Stephen kings first true novel was also one of his best known works, carrie, which was published in 1974. Stephen king is a prolific american author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels. His books gained their effect from realistic detail, forceful plotting, and kings ability to involve and scare the reader. In our final extract from his new book, on writing, stephen king reveals six key rules for writing a bestseller. With stephen kings new book revival coming out this month, we asked our readers to vote on their favorite books by the horror master. Stephen king, american novelist and shortstory writer whose books were credited with reviving the horror fiction genre in the late 20th century. Author stephen kings complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. It was his 18th novel, and the th novel written under his own name. He has also written nearly two hundred short stories and published a series of comics called the gunslinger born, based on his the dark tower series.
Stephen king wrote a 1200 page novel a novel best seller. Not only do you get book jokes, he also recommends books. Stephen king s first true novel was also one of his best known works, carrie, which was published in 1974. Originally published as a bachman book, this was actually the first full. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television shows, and comic books. Legendary storyteller stephen king reads the first chapter of his next book, if it bleeds, in a worldwide premiere on youtube. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Mercedes, 9781476754451, 436, first novel in the bill hodges trilogy. Below is a list of stephen kings books in order of when they were originally published. Every single stephen king book, ranked from worst to best. King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts. This novel was kings first, and was later published under the bachman pseudonym.
A comprehensive list of all of stephen king s works, organized oldest to newest by first publication. He has published 61 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and six nonfiction books. Eleanor druse is a key character in kingdom hospital, much as dr. King has published seven novels, under the pen name richard bachman. Stephen king is a new york timesbestselling novelist who made his name in the. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. Only got through the first story until my eyes started to glaze over and my brain went into shutdown. Oct 30, 2019 so, how do you tell if that book you have is a first edition. It was the final dark tower book written before king s. With ghosts, visions and psychological horror, the shining by stephen king is a very good horror story, i would say one of his best, right up there with the likes of salems lot which is another sk novel that i recommend if you enjoy horror. List of books by stephen king simple english wikipedia, the. Check out the video below for an exclusive sneak peek at this brand.
Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king. It was one of the best selling novels in the united states of that year and is now considered a modern masterpiece of the horror genre in literature. Aug 24, 2015 if youve already made your way through the list of books at the end of on writing and arent already following stephen king on twitter, you should. Write consults stephen king aka the king of horror by reading his on writing, a memoir of the craft. This being an online store, it is useful to point out that it will not land on your doorstep with the thud of a typical stephen king novel. One afternoon, he was walking on the shoulder of a road near his home in the us state. Did stephen king ever base any of his books from true events. A list of stephen kings novels, organized oldest to newest.
Heres some background on the mainebased writer and a bibliography, featuring details about some of his most notable works. In the more recent published books of his, it is a little easier, but for his older works, it can be a bit difficult. Writing the book took considerable researchking had the initial idea for it way back in 1971but the. But the fact that he was able to incorporate the evil clown from a novel that has inspired so many nightmares in what many would consider to be a historical not horror novel is just further testament to the true genius that is stephen king. Below is a list of stephen king s books in order of when they were originally published. List of books by stephen king simple english wikipedia. The wind through the keyhole 2012 could also be read between books four and five as is chronologically correct amazon novellas short stories collections by stephen king. Here is the list of stephen kings books were reading as part of stephen king. He is the only author who has truly scared me from his books. Everything we know about stephen kings new the stand. Stephen king, american novelist and shortstory writer whose books were credited. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books.
Alan gregory series, which is composed of 20 books that are psychological thrillers. King, my favorite author, for the hours of joy and terror ive had reading your novels. September 21, 1947 is the bestselling american author of 50 horror, suspsense, and science fictionfantasy novels. This is when the best vampire book was ever written. Feeling a bit awkward at the start of another academic year about not returning to expensive writing school, i was wondering if a beginning writer should take classes. The first thing to note about stephen kings elevation is that it is a short booksmall and short. See where misery, the shining, pet sematary, and the dark tower land and which horror gem takes the top spot. Released in 1978, the weighty book the original version is 823 pages long, while the. Doctor sleep scribner, 9781476727653, 531, sequel to the shining.
King has written two novels with horror novelist peter straub. King has published 63 novels, including seven under. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. Stephen king has written a lot of books at 56 novels, hes closing in on. Every stephen king reader has a favorite tale or series, from christine to cujo. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. In fact, he horrified his wife tabitha with his first draft of pet sematary. Carrie 1974 historical essay richards thoughts guest essay by ray garton richards followup salems lot 1975 historical essay richards thoughts guest essay by christopher golden the shining. From an oeuvre of almost 100 books, here are the best stephen king books, ranked. Stephen kings advice on taking writing classes or not dr. I suggest reading these collections in chronological order to allow you to see the changes in stephens writing over the years. Stephen king is a new york timesbestselling novelist who made his name in the horror and fantasy genres with books like carrie, the shining and it. Top 10 nonhorror stephen king books nerd girl power. Jan 12, 2018 stephen king is a literary icon, a status hes achieved by a defining a genre.
The house he and his family lived in was next to a busy road, like in the novel, on whic. It was first published as a limited edition in 1984 via kings own philtrum press. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural. In 1989, stephen began writing his first book, privileged information. Writing, plots and storylines were pathetic, juvenile and boring. A definitive ranking of every stephen king novel ever. Nov 06, 2014 here is the list of stephen kings books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along with links to the essays and other content we have posted for each book. Explore a comprehensive list of stephen king books and stories including fiction. That, in a nutshell, is the gist of stephen kings fourth novel, the stand. Hes known for writing gruesome scenes and grotesque villains. Are you curious about the books and authors stephen king has enjoyed reading in the last 40 years or so. In other words, not only has stephen king written some genius novels and short stories, novellas, essays, and works of criticism, but hes written a lot of them51 novels.
Stephen king books list of books by author stephen king. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. The book was released by viking on september 15, 1986.
Stephen edwin king is an american author of contemporary horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Nov 05, 2014 with stephen king s new book revival coming out this month, we asked our readers to vote on their favorite books by the horror master. I will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. Nov 27, 2019 the accidental release of a plague decimates the majority of americas population leading to a postapocalyptic tale of survival amid an otherworldly clash of good vs. The pentacle stephen king audio book part 1 unpublished by. This is a complete list of books published by stephen king. Stephen king has written nearly 60 novelsand counting. Take note, as this is your chance to have a story published in the paperback. I thought the author was the great storyteller stephen king. It was the final dark tower book written before kings. Oct 01, 2000 in our final extract from his new book, on writing, stephen king reveals six key rules for writing a bestseller.
Mar 11, 2019 stephen king is one of the most prolific authors of the modern age whose last name isnt patterson. He lives with his wife, novelist tabitha king, in maine, usa. Carrie was the first of many novels in which king blended horror, the macabre. The library, the author, news, future works, frequently asked questions. In 1979, king was a writerinresidence at the university of maine in orono. Mar 06, 2017 5 stephen king books your kid could and should read. Would you like access to a list of these books and an opportunity to read and discuss them with others.
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