Stephen King

The book is set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine. The town is haunted by some sort of entity that feeds on human fear and misery. This entity reappears every 25-28 years and causes a new cycle of pain and death, ever since time immemorial.

The book starts with the cycle of 1957-1958, when a group of children confront and try to kill the creature. We learn about its history and possible origins, and then we see the return of the group in 1985, now as adults, facing the creature once more.

The two books by Stephen King, written under his pen name Richard Bachman, that were made into movies are "Thinner" and "The Running Man."

A true first edition of a Stephen King book is the first printing of the first edition, often distinguished by specific publisher details like a statement on the copyright page. A regular first edition can include later printings of the first edition that may not have the same value or rarity as the true first edition.

In the film "The Green Mile," John Coffey's ability to heal others causes him to take on their illnesses or injuries. When he receives the illness of one character who ingested flies, he ends up regurgitating them as a side effect of his healing powers.

Stephen King's novel "Duma Key" has approximately 609 pages in the hardcover edition.

Stephen King has also published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. He used this name for several novels, including "The Running Man" and "Thinner."

On June 19, 1999 at about 4:30 p.m., King was reading a book and walking on the shoulder of Route 5, in Lovell, Maine. Driver Bryan Smith, distracted by an unrestrained dog moving in the back of his minivan, struck King, who landed in a depression in the ground about 14 feet from the pavement of Route 5

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"The Green Mile" by Stephen King has faced challenges and bans in some school libraries due to its graphic content, including violence, language, and mature themes such as capital punishment and racism. Some educators and parents have objected to these elements as unsuitable for younger readers.

Stephen King and Peter Straub co-wrote "The Talisman" which is a standalone novel. They did not collaborate on "Black House," which is a sequel to "The Talisman" written solely by Peter Straub. The two authors did work together on "Black House" in terms of consulting each other and sharing ideas, but each book was ultimately written by only one of them.

The theme of Stephen King's "The Stand" revolves around the battle of good versus evil in a post-apocalyptic world. It explores concepts of redemption, sacrifice, and the resilience of humanity in the face of overwhelming adversity.

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Stephen King's most successful movie at the box office is "It" (2017), which earned over $700 million worldwide.

No, there will not be an 8th Dark Tower book. Stephen King says in his Afterword in the book The Dark Tower that the 7th book is the final book in the series, no matter how people react to it, that he had always planned on ending the series as he did.

He was living in Boulder, CO at the time he got the idea for IT. You can read his more in-depth explanation at his website at this link:
http://www.stephenking.com/library/novel/it_inspiration.html

You can read Stephen King's short stories online through subscription services like Kindle Unlimited or by checking if they are available on his official website or on platforms like Scribd or BookBub. Remember to always respect copyright laws and ensure you are accessing the stories legally.

In "The Dark Half" by Stephen King, foreshadowing is evident through the ominous presence of sparrows throughout the narrative, representing death and the supernatural. Additionally, the recurring theme of duality and the blurred lines between reality and fiction foretell the protagonist's descent into darkness and the blurred boundaries between good and evil. The character of George Stark serves as a foreboding figure, hinting at the protagonist's inner demons and the consequences of embracing one's darker side.

Typically, a book in which the text is upside down and backward is considered a printing error, affecting its value to collectors. However, if it's a first edition of Stephen King's "Pet Sematary," it may still hold some value to collectors, especially if the error is unique or rare. The actual value would depend on the extent of the misprint and the condition of the book.

The scariest book is far and away "IT," you won't be able to pass by a sewer opening without looking twice. Most of his movies are a bit cheesy and not at all like the books, but I would say the scariest movie would have been Misery, Children of the Corn, or Carrie, as all show the darker side of human nature and exemplify how cruel people can be, one due to mental illness, another due to distorted beliefs, and the last due to the general cruelty that comes with being a teenager.

Other than coming up with wild stores to entertain us, Stephen King actually has time for several other hobbies. He enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, Bowling, watching movies, and reading.

Stephen King lived in Boulder, Colorado in the 1970s. He and his family rented a house at 200 Toyon Road in the city while he was working on his novel "The Shining."

The Stephen King novel you're referring to is "The Stand." In the story, apple pie is mentioned as a favorite treat of the character Lloyd Henreid, castor oil is used as a disguise tactic, and the character Nick Andros encounters someone named Hogan while traveling.

He has two homes in Maine - one in Bangor, one somewhere off Route 5 in Lovell. He is understandably reluctant to reveal any more than that.

Gordie and Chris find it funny when Teddy Duchamp says the leech-infested water has a thousand eyes because it's a humorous and exaggerated way of describing the situation. It also shows Teddy's colorful and imaginative perspective on things.

Stephen King once said,"I work until beer o'clock." It signifies his belief that hard work deserves relaxation and enjoyment afterwards.