Taschen publishes collector's edition on Kubrick's The Shining
Taschen has released a two-volume collector's edition book on Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror film The Shining, curated by Oscar-winning director Lee Unkrich. The publication spans over 2,000 pages, analyzing the plot and symbolism of the film, which is based on Stephen King's novel. It includes interviews with Kubrick and the cast—Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers—along with critical essays by Jonathan W. Rinzler and a preface by Steven Spielberg. The book arrives 25 years after Kubrick's death on March 7, 1999, reaffirming his lasting influence on cinema.
Key facts
- Taschen published a two-volume collector's edition on The Shining.
- The book is curated by Oscar-winning director Lee Unkrich.
- It spans over 2,000 pages analyzing the film's plot and symbolism.
- The Shining was released in 1980 and based on Stephen King's novel.
- Includes interviews with Stanley Kubrick and cast members Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers.
- Features critical essays by Jonathan W. Rinzler and a preface by Steven Spielberg.
- Stanley Kubrick died on March 7, 1999, 25 years before the book's release.
- The Shining is considered a cult horror classic.
Entities
Artists
- Stanley Kubrick
- Lee Unkrich
- Jack Nicholson
- Shelley Duvall
- Danny Lloyd
- Scatman Crothers
- Jonathan W. Rinzler
- Steven Spielberg
- Stephen King
Institutions
- Taschen