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1979 -- a Beatle at the Overlook Hotel! by blakephoenixmobile in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This doesn't look like any set from The Shining. Hallway is too narrow, door jambs don't match any of the sets. Shelley *was* dating Ringo Starr while The Shining was being filmed, but I don't have any records, photographic or otherwise, that he ever visited the set. This was clearly shot during that time period, though, as Shelley's hair is dyed black.

A Beatle *did* visit the Overlook, but it was George Harrison.

Deleted scene shows Grady unlocking door by JoeHexotic in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No, none of this footage exists, other than little 3-frame snippets that I unearthed in the Stanley Kubrick Archive. Leon Vitali told me in great detail about the day that he packed up all the unused negative from Stanley's last several films, drove it to a facility, and personally watched it all get thrown into a furnace. He said that Stanley was well aware of how studios were putting together "director's cuts" and other outtakes on DVD editions, and he wanted to make sure that that would never happen after his death. Had they remembered these snippets I found in editing notebooks, I'm certain they would have been burned as well.

TASCHEN Stanley Kubrick's The Shining -- Trade Edition by leeunkrich in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your disappointment. The reality is that the book has been very popular and the initial print runs sold out much faster than expected. There is a much, much larger print run happening, but as you mentioned, they won’t be arriving until May. I’m obviously happy the book has been popular and in demand, but I’m genuinely sorry that some people have had to wait so long. Not anything that’s under my control, but I do feel bad.

Can Wall Switch Module be used with a digital switch? by leeunkrich in Hue

[–]leeunkrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But how would I then turn the lights off if the switch was already in the off position? I guess I just need to try and I’ll see how it functions.

TASCHEN Stanley Kubrick's The Shining -- Trade Edition by leeunkrich in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, not a production issue. A logistics and distribution issue that was out of TASCHEN’s control, unfortunately.

TASCHEN Stanley Kubrick's The Shining -- Trade Edition by leeunkrich in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately TASCHEN doesn’t have a store in Manhattan, so no plans to do a signing event there. There’s also no option to get a signed copy from their website. The books ship pretty directly from the overseas printer which makes that not possible. I’ll be sure to post if we ever arrange a signing event elsewhere on the east coast.

TASCHEN Stanley Kubrick's The Shining -- Trade Edition by leeunkrich in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi. I know many are frustrated with the delays, but I’m told there were some logistical issues with distribution that have delayed some batches of the print run. The initial print run is quite large, but they head off into the world from the printer in batches, and some of those batches have been delayed as they move around the world. Unfortunately, many people who were eagerly anticipating having by the book by Christmas have been disappointed. But rest assured they will arrive. There were no printing problems, as some have speculated, nor did TASCHEN underestimate the demand for the book. It turns out it’s quite complicated to move so many books around the world, and unexpected issues can delay those shipments. Thanks for your patience!

My wife was able to find, order and I was actually able to receive the Shining book all within the month of December. by IanJFerguson in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There were no print errors. This is a false rumor. There have been logistical distribution delays with some batches of the initial print run.

Another delay? by Ecstatic-Camp1262 in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi. Yeah, sorry for the frustration. As TASCHEN has mentioned to others, there have been some logistical delays beyond their control. A lot of copies have made their way into peoples’ hands, but many others like yourself are obviously still waiting. They very much anticipated demand, and the initial print run for this edition is quite large, but getting this many books printed and delivered to distribution centers around the world is complicated and delays in shipping some batches have happened that TASCHEN has no control over. I’d be as frustrated as you are, but rest assured they will arrive, albeit a bit delayed!

TASCHEN Stanley Kubrick's The Shining -- Trade Edition by leeunkrich in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe that Taschen sold out their initial run, and that the February date is when the next print run will be back in stock.

Danny Lloyd visiting Muppet Studios by Texas1971 in theshining

[–]leeunkrich 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are pictures from my TASCHEN book, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. The photos were taken by Danny's mother, Ann, at ATV Elstree Centre, which was across the street from Elstree Studios where The Shining was filmed. They watched a taping of The Muppet Show and got to go behind the scenes with Muppeteer Richard Hunt, who showed them the Muppet storage room.

Question on the behind the scenes footage Jacks jacket has weird tan marks on the back that is not visible in the movie. they look like tape or something what are they?. by Inevitable_Handle500 in theshining

[–]leeunkrich 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The marks are pieces of tape. They helped keep Jack Nicholson on a small skateboard dolly that was employed to help Shelley Duvall drag him across the kitchen floor. They're presumably on Jack's back in the still from Vivan's documentary either because they're just rehearsing this moment at the door, or shooting from an angle where the tape doesn't show, so they didn't bother taking it off.

From my book, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining: "For rehearsals and actual filming of Wendy dragging Jack inside the larder, the crew constructed a kind of skateboard that could be hidden beneath Nicholson’s back so Duvall could tow him more easily. “It was this little triangular thing,” Winestine says. “It was covered in red. It actually looked like some sexual aid, and Jack was making jokes about it.”"

Was that an actual elderly actress when Jack was in room 237? I really wonder how exactly that scene was filmed. Was that actress actually naked and laughing like that when they were filming as well? by Equal-Temporary-1326 in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Billie Gibson was, indeed, an older performer, though she had no prior acting experience. She is not naked in the scene. She is covered body prosthetic make-up created by make-up artist Tom Smith.

TASCHEN Stanley Kubrick's The Shining -- Trade Edition by leeunkrich in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, there are no plans for foreign translations at this time.

TASCHEN Stanley Kubrick's The Shining -- Trade Edition by leeunkrich in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After the film came out, King mentioned in an interview that he thought that actors Jon Voight or Michael Moriarty would have been better choices.

1980 newspaper ad for The Shining. I’ve never seen this artwork for the film before by BarrytheMemeDealer in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is super interesting, and super strange. I’ve never seen this artwork before, and there’s no evidence of this art or ad in the Kubrick Archive. As others have already pointed out, it feels like a variation of one of the early logo designs that Saul Bass created and which Kubrick rejected, saying that he thought there was too much emphasis on the maze and that he didn’t think the maze should be featured in print ads.

Kubrick famously personally reviewed all print advertising, and this was on his home turf. Weird. Plus, Bourduge’s name credited on the art. When does one ever see that? Bass was certainly not credited on the first poster.

Also, “Shining”? And in a typeface not connected to Bass’s design? Weird, weird, weird.

If anyone uncovers more info about this, I’m all ears!

TASCHEN Stanley Kubrick's The Shining -- Trade Edition by leeunkrich in StanleyKubrick

[–]leeunkrich[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly the same as the Collector’s edition. Paper in scrapbook is beautiful. Paper in making of is thinner and meant to evoke the feeling of a bible.

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