Stephen King

- Born: September 21, 1947
- Birthplace: Portland, Maine
- Father: Donald Edwin King
- Mother: Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King
- Spouse: Tabitha King
- Children: Naomi, Joe, Owen
- First Novel: Carrie
- Also writes under the names Richard Bachman and John Swithen
- Books and Collections: 64 (as of February 2009)

Stephen King is a best-selling author, screenwriter, columnist, film producer and director from Portland, Maine. Although best known for his genre novels focused on the supernatural and macabre, many of his later works, especially those written following a serious hit-and-run accident in 1999, abandon horror in favor of more mainstream themes.
On July 29th, The Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead #3 went on sale online and in stores.
Awards and Recognition
1. Bram Stoker Awards: 6
2. Horror Guild Awards: 6
3. Locus Awards: 5
4. World Fantasy Awards: 3
5. Lifetime Achievement Awards: World Fantasy, Horror Writers Association, Canadian Literary Guild
6. National Book Foundation: Distinguished Contribution to American Letters
Noted Film Adaptations

More than forty motion pictures have been based on works by King, or written for the screen by King. Some notable examples include Carrie, The Shining, Creepshow, Stand by Me, Misery, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and Hearts in Atlantis.

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Stephen King News
- Stephen King's Under the Dome headed to TV?
  
  If you're intimidated by Stephen King's 1000-plus page novel, "Under the Dome," don't worry. A small-scale version may be headed to your TV. ... (November 20, 2009)
  Baltimore Sun
- Stephen King puts the spotlight on Raymond Carver
  
  Stephen King puts the spotlight on American short story writer Raymond Carver in The New York Times. Stephen King puts the spotlight on American short story ... (November 20, 2009)
  Examiner.com
- Review: Stephen King's dome yarn is among his best
  
  By Ted Anthony AP By now with Stephen King, it's easy to think this is all kind of ridiculous. An invisible dome descending upon a small town in Maine? ... (November 17, 2009)
  San Jose Mercury News
- 'Under the Dome,' by Stephen King
  
  By Stephen King If you have read a Stephen King novel exceeding 500 pages, you probably don't need to read "Under the Dome." If you do read "Under the Dome ... (November 15, 2009)
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Stephen King Questions

How did a king become a king? 4 Answers

Once there was a king, the title was usually inherited. Sometimes this was not the case when a son was not available. Then the uncles and cousins often fought... read more

Why are Stephen King movies so long!? 1 Answer

Probably because his books are so long. The full version of The Stand came in at well over 1000 pages. A number of his other books are like that as well. The To... read more

What Stephen King books do you recommend? 1 Answer

"The Stand" - the uncut edition - is a very-long, but excellent, read. It's a bit of dystopian literature with a good dose of horror. I love it. "The Green Mil... read more

What is the name of that Stephen King movie with the cats??? 1 Answer

Assuming you aren't talking about ''Pet Semetary'' - the creepy cat "Church" (who still gives me nightmares) - I'm thinking you may be asking about 1985's ''Cat... read more

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The Dark Tower Series
1. The Gunslinger (1982)
2. The Drawing of the Three (1987)
3. The Waste Lands (1991)
4. Wizard and Glass (1997)
5. Wolves of the Calla (2003)
6. Song of Susannah (2004)
7. The Dark Tower (2004)
Stephen King Film Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups
- 1976: Carrie
- 1979: Salem's Lot
- 1980: The Shining
- 1983: Cujo
- 1983: The Dead Zone
- 1984: Firestarter
- 1989: Pet Sematary
- 1990: Misery
- 1993: The Dark Half
- 1993: Needful Things
- 1994: The Shawshank Redemption
- 1995: Dolores Claiborne
- 1999: The Green Mile
- 2007: 1408
- 2007: The Mist
- 2008: Creepshow
- 2008: The Talisman
Stephen King Blogs
- Steven Spielberg To Bring Stephen King's Dome Horror To Life ...
  
  Last week we learned that Stephen King's brand new book Under The Dome, about a town sealed off from the rest of the world, is getting a miniseries. Now Steven Spielberg has stepped in to make sure it's a success. (November 20, 2009)
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- Book Review Podcast: Andre Agassi and Stephen King - ArtsBeat Blog ...
  
  This week: Andre Agassi on his memoir, "Open"; Stephen King on a new biography of the short story writer Raymond Carver; Motoko Rich with notes from the field; and Jennifer Schuessler with best-seller news. (November 20, 2009)
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- Stephen King planning possible sequel to The Shining | books ...
  
  Last night at Toronto's packed Canon Theatre, fans of Stephen King were treated to a 15-minute reading from the author's new novel, Under the Dome, and nearly an hour's worth of typically funny anecdotes and keen observations during ... (November 20, 2009)
  books.torontoist.com
- Stephen King's Under The Dome Headed To TV
  
  Stephen King's Under The Dome Headed To TV A television resource updated many times a day with the latest in TV news, gossip, and reviews. All with attempted humor. (November 20, 2009)
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- @Yodan a propos du dernier Stephen King ... ça va être grand dans ce cas ! moi qui trouvais que les adaptations de SK était toujours naze
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