He lives in bangor, maine, with his wife, novelist tabitha king. Among his most recent are hearts in atlantis, the girl who loved tom gordon, bag of bones, the screenplay storm of the century, and the green mile. Jun 24, 2008 stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Im thinking in particular of the dark tower series i found it highly recommended here but i dont know if ill enjoy it. Four early novels by stephen king antologia bachman.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This exciting new anthology, perfect for airport or airplane reading, includes an original introduction and story notes for each story by stephen king, along with brand new stories from stephen king and joe hill. Sep 29, 2016 with 70 books published, stephen king is a one of the best known authors in fiction horror. Though a book club edition, appears on first sight to be identical to the original first printing with same wrapper and graphics etc. First edition signed stephen king bauman rare books. I got the feeling that sue was based on tabitha king, stephens wife and she was actually that nice. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into intriguing and frightening places. Hardcover first deluxe edition illustrated by tomislav tikulin with slipcase and dust jacket cemetery dance 2014. Aug 16, 2015 cnn heres a look at the life of bestselling author stephen king, who has written more than 50 books. Cnn heres a look at the life of bestselling author stephen king, who has written more than 50 books.
Then, an act of kindness, as spontaneous as the vicious taunts of her classmates, offers carrie a chance to be a. Carrie white is humiliated when she gets her first period in a high school shower, and the other girls throw tampons at. You can search for first editions of carrie on, and these links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. Bookpoi a guide to identify points of issue for first. It tells the story of an abused woman who discovers her latent power of telekinesis and utilizes it to punish and destroy a town. Ignatius perrish spent the night drunk and doing terrible things. A large part of its fame comes from the fact that it was actually the fourth novel he wrote and submitted to publishers a story that people love to tell. And because the author has been so prolific, theres much to choose from. Parents need to know that stephen kings carrie is a classic novel of the supernatural, about a troubled teen with telekinetic powers who takes revenge on those whove bullied her. Carrie by stephen king author of salems lot, the shining, the stand, night shift, etc. See where misery, the shining, pet sematary, and the dark tower land and which horror gem takes the top spot.
Kings books have sold anywhere between 300350 million copies. In stoc 144 produse in stoc extra reduceri livrare rapida intra. First edition of the novel that launched kings phenomenal career, boldly inscribed by him, for m d with best, stephen king 92480. The story of a highschool misfit, carrie white, who gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers remains. Carrie 1974 was king s first published novel and has a different style to his subsequent work. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into. This is a wonderful alternative to the true first edition of carrie published by doubleday in. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read carrie. His novels include carrie, the shining and revival.
Set primarily in the future year of 1979, it revolves around the eponymous carrie white, an unpopular friendless misfit and bullied highschool girl from an abusive religious household who uses her newly discovered. Ne en 1947 a portland maine, stephen king a connu son premier succes en 1974 avec carrie. Carrie is an american epistolary horror novel and author stephen kings first published novel, released in 1974. The main character, a perfectly normal guy, is one day a part of a near fatal car accident that sends him into a coma for four or five years. The story of misunderstood high school girl carrie white, her extraordinary telekinetic powers, and her violent rampage of revenge, remains one of the most barrierbreaking and shocking novels of all time. Was carrie white evil in stephen kings novel quora. Carrie by stephen king limited edition book see all titles by stephen king. Aug 30, 2011 stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Many of his stories and novels have been turned into major motion films, including stand by me, the shining and the shawshank redemption. Stephen king is the bestselling author of more than fifty books. Carrie by stephen king if it hadnt been for stephen king s wife, tabitha, the iconic image of a young girl in a prom dress covered in pigs blood would not exist. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included. How different are stephen kings other books from carrie. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy.
Carrie by stephen king if it hadnt been for stephen kings wife, tabitha, the iconic image of a young girl in a prom dress covered in pigs blood would not exist. Carrie white may be picked on by her classmates, but she has a gift. Stephen king is a new york timesbestselling novelist who made his name in the horror and fantasy genres with books like carrie, the. They were barely past newly weds at the time though they already had two children. Fasten your seatbelts for an anthology of turbulent tales curated by stephen king and bev vincent. Stephen king s horror stories scarred many of our childhoods and adulthoods, for that matter, but the most upsetting thing of all might be that all of king s books are connected. It was written on a portable typewriter that belonged to his. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Shes a sad and lonely girl who gets picked on until she kills everyone. The official uk, australia and new zealand website for stephen king, the bestselling author of the shining, carrie, the stand and the dark tower. Carrie is the novel that changed stephen kings life.
Parents need to know that stephen king s carrie is a classic novel of the supernatural, about a troubled teen with telekinetic powers who takes revenge on those whove bullied her. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. Carrie, a seminal work and popular classic, was kings first published novel and the book that launched stephen kings career as the bestselling writer he is today. Carrie is the only child of a fundamentalist freak mother who has brought her up with a concept of sin which no blood of the lamb can wash clean. Carrie by stephen king overdrive rakuten overdrive. Carrie by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. A list of stephen kings novels, organized alphabetically. Apr 12, 2015 the dead zone, by stephen king sort of like carrie, this book focuses on an incident that it builds to, and also deals with dark and strange supernatural gifts. Stephen kings legendary debut, about a teenage outcast and the revenge she enacts on her classmates. In the middle of the night, in a house on a quiet street in suburban minneapolis, intruders silently murder luke elliss parents and load him into a black suv. A list of stephen kings novels, organized oldest to newest. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. Carrie is an american epistolary horror novel and author stephen king s first published novel, released in 1974.
All true first printing points are in place including p6 in the gutter on p199. A wonderful oversized hardback edition of stephen king s debut novel. They say that revenge is a dish best served cold but her revenge is so chilling that no one could have ever imagined its consequences. How different are stephen king s other books from carrie. Carrie was kings fourth novel, but it was the first to be published. Stephen king sa nascut in 1947 in portland, statul maine, sua. Prime members enjoy free delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. King received 30 rejections for his story of a tormented girl with telekinetic powers, and then he threw it in the trash.
With 70 books published, stephen king is a one of the best known authors in fiction horror. Carrie is an epistolary horror novel by american author stephen king. Carrie was the first book stephen king ever had published. His wife tabatha pulled it out and urged the author to continue. The dead zone, by stephen king sort of like carrie, this book focuses on an incident that it builds to, and also deals with dark and strange supernatural gifts. From an oeuvre of almost 100 books, here are the best stephen king books, ranked. Stephen king s legendary debut, about a teenage outcast and the revenge she enacts on her classmates. Since then, he has written more than 70 novels, nonfiction books and. A modern classic, carrie introduced a distinctive new voice in american fiction stephen king. The story of a highschool misfit, carrie white, who gradually. The novel is a blend of third person narration and secondary fictional material outlining some history, background, and context for the events of the novel where carrie gets picked o. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
He woke up the next morning with a thunderous hangover, a raging headache. And so she became the joke, the brunt of teenaged cruelties that puzzled her as much as they wounded her. Carrie white is humiliated when she gets her first period in a high school shower, and the other girls throw tampons at her. The 10 best stephen king books monsters and critics. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Carrie, book by stephen king mass market paperback. Stephen kings novel carrie, his first published book, appearing in 1975, propelled him into the general consciousness. In addition to a sympathetic principal and gym teacher, theres one gift who wishes to atone and turns her date for the spring ball over to carrie who for the first time is happy, beautiful and. A wonderful oversized hardback edition of stephen kings debut novel. Since then, he has written more than 70 novels, nonfiction books and story collections. It was his first published novel, released on april 5, 1974, with a first printrun of 30,000 copies. They is this really nice female charector in a few of his books that i have always thought was based on tabitha.
Stephen king carrie audiobook stephen king audiobooks. Carrie inaugurated kings reign as the bestselling american author during the final quarter of the 20th century chronology of american literature. This is a story about a girls revenge against all those who have tormented her,all her life. Wolves of the calla, song of susannah, and the dark tower. Carrie by stephen king abebooks shop for books, art. He is best known for his works in the horror and fantasy genres, many of which have been. He was clinically dead after the accidentbut was miraculously revived. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Stephen king is the voice of the underbelly of smalltown america, having made his name as the author of cult classics with an equally strong legacy of film. How i wrote carrie the author describes the inspirations for his first novel, and how the horror landmark 40 years old this week was very nearly destroyed. Im summarizing the recommendations from comments for everyones convenience.