Perhaps its only appropriate that the films production mirrored the long and convoluted history of the books. His books gained their effect from realistic detail, forceful plotting, and king s ability to involve and scare the reader. A list of stephen king s novels, organized alphabetically. Complete order of stephen king books in publication order and chronological order. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books.
Note that aside from creepshow 2, it chapter two, and doctor sleep, the sequels are only tangentially related to stephen king s work. King s 1986 novel it has caused more people to fear clowns than perhaps any movie, book or tv show in history. Stephen king, his books, and their origins at lisner audiotorium by politics and prose. King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts. Since then, hes released more than 100 books, novellas, short stories, poems and screenplays, selling more than 350 million copies in the process.
A very tight place uncollected elevation uncollected gwendys button box uncollected n uncollected entire list of stephen king books by publishing date. Stephen king books list of books by author stephen king. A list of stephen king s novels, organized oldest to newest. Click here to book now menu click here to book online book online. Skip to primary navigation skip to content skip to footer. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. The film version of the dark tower is an adaptation of the first book, the gunslinger. He graduated from the university of maine and later worked as. His mother died the same year from cancer at the age of 59. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. Did you know most of stephen kings books are part of the same multiverse. Finally, im not an expert in book collecting by any means. Stephen king is an american author of horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy novels. The life of stephen king timeline timetoast timelines.
Stephen king book list welcome to stephen king book list. Cain rose up 1968 here there be tygers 1968 the reapers image 1969 graveyard shift 1970 i am the doorway. Stephen edward king was born in portland, maine at maine general hospital on september 21, 1947. On april 5, 1974, stephen king released carrie the first of his novels to be published. Most of kings works are standalone novels, with a notable exception of the dark tower. Honestly, its hard to think of a stephen king book that hasnt left at least one image permanently scorched into our brains. Just of the important events, places, and characters.
Stephen king is maybe the most popular thrillerhorrorfantasy book author. 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. To confirm his suspicions, he visited the library of congress to examine the. September 21, 1947 is the bestselling american author of 50 horror, suspsense, and science fictionfantasy novels. He is bestknown for such published works as carrie, the shining and misery all of which have been adapted into successful films. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. Carrie has since been adapted into three movies, a tv movie and even a stage broadway musical. I thought it would be nice if we did the same for another author whose has published a fair share of books, stephen king. A comprehensive list of stephen king s written works. In the first book of this brilliant series, stephen king introduces readers to one of his most enigmatic heroes, roland of gilead, the last gunslinger. King wrote what would become salems lot while the family stayed at the summer cottage. The life of stephen king timeline created by tylerpiveral. In between the kings moved to southern maine due to the poor health of stephens mother. The complete list of stephen king hodder paperbacks.
List of adaptations of works by stephen king wikipedia. This was the first major novel to be published that king wrote, and the first of many more novels to come. Every stephen king reader has a favorite tale or series, from christine to cujo. He is a haunting figure, a loner on a spellbinding journey into good and evil.
Here are 50 mustread books recommended by stephen king over the years, and if you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the list, ive made a few of my own book suggestions for the king. With andy muschiettis it chapter two now in theaters, we thought it would be a perfect time to take a look back at all the interconnected shenanigans happening within stephen king s ever. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king revisited. Stephen king wrote his first short story at seven, and was first published in a comic fanzine at 18. We recently made up a nice list of james patterson books so that fans wouldnt miss one as there are so many. Since his first novel carrie was published in 1974, hes churned out nearly 60 novels including those written under his pen. How many stephen king books have been turned into movies. Stephen king books in chronological order 19742017 page 2 show list info the master of modern horror and prolific writer, stephen king has captivated our. It also has elements from later books in it it makes reference to king s other works. Stephen king books, ranked from worst to best looking back over.
A chronological study of the king novels that explain his career and cultural impact. He is married to fellow author tabitha king and father of joe hill. At 71, stephen king is still at the top of his game and is showing no signs of slowing down. Stephen king books in chronological order 19742017 the master of modern horror and prolific writer, stephen king has captivated our wildest imaginations for the past 40 plus years. Stephen king is a prolific american author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels. Stephen king books in chronological order 19742017 show list info the master of modern horror and prolific writer, stephen king has captivated our wildest imaginations for the past 40 plus years. This is the order of stephen king books in both chronological order and publication order. Its an epic story, spread across three decades, about a group of maine friends that. Stephen king books, ranked from worst to best looking back over more than 40 years worth of the writers work. Here is the list of stephen king s books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along with links to the essays and other content we have posted for each book. Every stephen king novel summarized in 140 characters or. He is my favorite writer, so obviously i felt compelled to summarize every one of his books using the character limits of twitter.
Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Besides being a novelist, king has written many short stories and screenplays. Infact, much of king s writing has been adapted into other mediums.
Heres some background on the mainebased writer and a bibliography, featuring details about some of his most notable works. His father was donald edwin king, and his mother was ruth pillsbury king. So if you happen to click on a link and order something and get magic beans in return, dont say i didnt warn ya. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction books. 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. Stephen king was born on september 21, 1947, in portland, maine. Stephen king, american novelist and shortstory writer whose books were credited with reviving the horror fiction genre in the late 20th century. When stephen brown obtained an advance copy at olssons, he had an innate belief he was reading a king novel.
Looking back over more than 40 years worth of his work. Those of you who have the book or have read it, could you please help me with a timeline of the entire book. Stephen kings first true novel was also one of his best known works, carrie, which was published in 1974. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. The list below is what i believe to be the complete collection. This is a list of media based on work by stephen king including the richard bachman titles.
The first book written by stephen king to be published was carrie, which was released in 1973. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors in recent history. Stephen kings books are all connected to each other, and. Stephen king books chronological order the bookshop blog. A list of stephen kings novels, organized oldest to newest. Stephen king has 1638 books on goodreads with 23553892 ratings. Stephen king books, ranked from worst to best vulture. After attending the university of maine, he worked as a sportswriter for his local newspaper and labored away for a while in an industrial. If you dont have time to read, you dont have the time or the tools to write. This bestselling novelist has published more than 100 novels, nonfiction books, short stories, novellas, poems and screenplays, so it can be hard to keep track of everything that hes written. Learn what order to read the stephen king multiverse in this. 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. A list of stephen kings short stories this list was taken mostly from fantastic fiction which is truly a wonderful resource and has a ton information on most fiction titles and authors.
Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. I find this list interesting because you get to see just how consistent he is as an author. I try to devour anything he writes, and most of the time, i am not left disappointed. In 2017, buzz around it spiked again due to director andy muschiettis. Stephen king s novel it, first published in 1986, is known for its whopping page count and multigenerational horror saga.
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