Overview

A thrilling visual companion curated for young adults voraciously reading their way through Stephen King's colossal corpus of creepy books. For many young readers, when the last page of Goosebumps is turned, the first chapter of Pet Sematary begins, and a world of terror crafted by Stephen King is revealed. His novels are as fascinating as his life, and in this ultimate illustrated guidebook, young readers explore the cultural phenomenon and legacy of the King of Horror. From scare-seeking child to impoverished university student to struggling schoolteacher to one of the best-selling-and most recognizable-authors of all time, this engrossing book reveals the evolution and influences of Stephen King's body of work over his nearly 50-year career, and how the themes of his writing reflect the changing times and events within his life. With tons of photos, approachable bite-size sections, and gripping details to captivate young readers, the book features: An extensive look into Stephen King's books, short stories, writings, movies, series, and other adaptations ideal for the young reader to review. Exclusive memorabilia from Stephen King, including personal and professional correspondences, handwritten manuscript pages, book covers, movie stills, and a never-before-seen excerpts from his poems. Personal insights and observations such as real-life settings that inspired King's writing, the editor who discovered him, his life as a Boston Red Sox fan, and the many awards and honors he has received. Motivating quotes from King from interviews over the decades. ""My childhood was pretty ordinary, except from a very early age I wanted to be scared...there was a radio program at the time called Dimension X, and my mother didn't want me to listen to that because she felt it was too scary for me, so I would creep out of bed and go to the bedroom door and crack it open. And she loved it, so apparently, I got it from her, but I would listen at the door and then when the program was over, I'd go back to bed and quake."" -Stephen King Young adults will covet this comprehensive yet accessible reference to their favorite horror author.

Full Product Details

Author:   Bev Vincent ,  Sarah-Jane Smith
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:   becker&mayer! kids
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9780760387726

ISBN 10:   0760387729
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   19 September 2024
Recommended Age:   From 12 to 99 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

FOREWORD  INTRODUCTION  CHAPTER 1 THE FUTURE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN (1950–1969)  CHAPTER 2 THE DOUBLEDAY YEARS (1970s)  INTERLUDE: STEPHEN KING AS RICHARD BACHMAN · INTERLUDE: WELCOME TO CASTLE ROCK  CHAPTER 3 MIDAS TOUCH (1980s) INTERLUDE: THE DARK TOWER  INTERLUDE: UNSEEN KING  INTERLUDE: WELCOME TO DERRY  CHAPTER 4 EXPERIMENTATION AND CHANGE (1990s)  INTERLUDE: THE ACCIDENT  CHAPTER 5 AFTER THE ACCIDENT (2000s)  INTERLUDE: THE STEPHEN KING UNIVERSE CHAPTER 6 KING OF CRIME (2010 AND BEYOND)  INTERLUDE: COLLABORATIONS  Conclusion THE TEST OF TIME  SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY  APPENDIX I: BOOKS BY STEPHEN KING  APPENDIX II: ADAPTATIONS  ENDNOTES IMAGE CREDITS  ABOUT THE AUTHOR  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 

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“ . . . catnip for King enthusiasts.” -- Michael Cart * Booklist *

Author Information

Bev Vincent is the author of several non-fiction books, includingThe Road to the Dark Towerand Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences. In 2018, he co-edited the anthologyFlight or Frightwith King and has published over 130 stories, with appearances inEllery Queen's,Alfred Hitchcock'sandBlack Cat Mystery magazines. His work has been published in over twenty languages and nominated for the Stoker (twice), Edgar, Locus, Ignotus, Rondo Hatton Classic Horror and ITW Thriller Awards.To learn more, visit bevvincent.comSarah-Jane Smith has been teaching high school English in New Brunswick, Canada for over 15 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Information and Communication Studies, and a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She is passionate about developing the love of literacy with her students and can often be found in her classroom at Kennebecasis Valley High Schooldiscussing books and stories with her students.She lives in New Brunswick, Canada with her husband, daughter, hockey billet son(s), and dog. When she isn't reading, Sarah-Jane loves to bake, knit, cross-stitch, go golfing with her family, and attend hockey games.

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