Stephen King's latest novel, The Institute, was released this year to rave reviews. In 2017, King collaborated on the novel, Sleeping Beauties, with his other son, Owen King. King and Hill have collaborated on several short story collections. His son, Joseph Hillstrom King, also publishes horror under the pen name Joe Hill. Under the Bachman name, King released several manuscripts he worked on before Carrie including The Long Walk and Rage. King has continuously published new material ever since Carrie’s publication, sometimes under his pen name, Richard Bachman. But fear not! We’re here to guide you on where to start! Even if you are not a horror fan, we’re sure one of these titles will end up on your favorite reads list. ( All summaries adapted from the publisher.) With at least 90 novels and more than 200 short stories under his belt, Stephen King has a bibliography that can look very intimidating to new readers. Many of these films have become classics in their own right ( Carrie, The Shining, Pet Sematary), and it’s safe to assume that many readers have probably seen at least one King-based film adaptation before deciding to turn to King’s fiction. His work is a constant source of inspiration for filmmakers and artists, with the appearance of a new movie or TV series adaptation every few years. Known primarily as the Master of Horror, King can surprise you with the versatility of his storytelling.Īlthough the following is primarily a reading list, we felt it prudent to mention that the films of King’s career are almost inextricably linked to his career as an author. While horror films like Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining and Andy Muschietti’s It are instantly recognizable as Stephen King material, many movie fans are surprised to learn that Oscar-nominated films such as Stand By Me, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Green Mile are also adaptations of King’s fiction. You would be hard-pressed to find someone living in contemporary America who has not seen at least one film or television adaptation of Stephen King’s work.
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