In 1966, Stanley Kubrick told a friend that he wanted to make "the scariest movie of all time." Years later, Stephen King's The Shining landed on his desk – the birth of a cinematic masterpiece. This ultimate compendium includes hundreds of unpublished photos and original documents from the Kubrick archive, as well as extensive new interviews with the cast and crew of this milestone in horror cinema.

This volume provides insight into Kubrick's complex genius and offers profound glimpses into the creation process of his cinematic masterpiece. From hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, the most exciting passages have been selected to present this cult classic from 1980 in a completely new light. Sneak through the back door of the Overlook Hotel and marvel at the technique of the infamous "blood elevator" and Kubrick's groundbreaking use of the Steadicam. Explore the mystery of the mysterious fires that broke out during filming at Elstree Studios, and follow the endless script changes and the countless takes that the perfectionist Kubrick demanded from his crew.

The editor of this volume is Oscar-winning director Lee Unkrich, whom The Hollywood Reporter has called the "leading expert on The Shining." With a contributing text by bestselling author J. W. Rinzler, this is the ultimate compendium on Kubrick's horror milestone.

The two-volume collection includes hundreds of unpublished set and backstage photographs, rare original documents, and Kubrick's private materials.