Stanley Kubrick's The Shining

Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is a non-fiction book published in 2023 by filmmaker Lee Unkrich and film historian J. W. Rinzler. The book is a comprehensive two-volume compendium chronicling the making of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 horror film The Shining. With a foreword by Steven Spielberg, the work is one of the most definitive resources on the film’s production.

Overview

The book offers an in-depth exploration of the creation of The Shining from pre-production, production, and to post-production. it includes rare photographs, original production documents, annotated scripts, storyboards, and personal correspondence.

The book covers:

• Kubrick's process in adapting Stephen King's novel, The Shining
• Detailed accounts of casting, rehearsals, and on-set experiences
• Technical innovations in cinematography and special effects
• Anecdotes and insights from cast, crew, and Kubrick's collaborators
• Examination of the film's critical and cultural reception

Background

The project was conceived and edited by Lee Unkrich, a longtime enthusiast of The Shining and Pixar filmmaker and J. W. Rinzler, a film historian known for his exhaustive making-of books on classic films. Their work was supported by extensive research and access to the Stanley Kubrick archives, allowing them to uncover many behind-the-scenes material.

Reception

Stanley Kubrick's The Shining was praised as one of the most exhaustive accounts of the making of the film.

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