All Things Shining: An Oral History of the Films of Terrence Malick is a collection of interviews and recollections--part history, part anecdote--detailing the journey of American film director Terrence Malick, from his boyhood in Oklahoma and Texas to the rich universe of his filmmaking. The cinematic universe of Malick is explored by those who have known, worked with, or experienced this reclusive auteur's private universe up close and personal. Utlizing previously published interviews and articles with original material researched by the editor, All Things Shining promises to be an instantly readable and informative account of one of the world's most reclusive and enigmatic filmmakers.