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It was not long after Halloween when Stephen King received a telephone call from his editor. 'Why don't you do a book about the entire horror phenomenon as you see it? Books, movies, radio, TV, the whole thing.' The result is this unique combination of fantasy and autobiography, of classic...

A fascinating, first of its kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King - all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives. After Caroline Bicks was named the University of...

Gothic media moguls Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, authors of The Science of Monsters and The Science of Women in Horror, and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast present a guide to the Stephen King stories and characters we all know and love. Through interviews, literary and film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, The Science of Stephen King delves into the uniquely horrific Stephen King universe to uncover the science behind the legendary novels that have become an integral part of modern pop culture.

Stephen Edwin King, born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine, is one of the most renowned and prolific authors of our time. His works have transcended the boundaries of genre, captivating readers with their blend of horror, suspense, fantasy, and psychological depth. King's journey to becoming a literary icon is a testament to his unwavering passion for storytelling and his ability to tap into the deepest fears and desires of the human psyche. King's early life was marked by hardship and adversity. His father, Donald Edwin King, a merchant seaman, abandoned the family when Stephen was ...

Stephen King has received enormous attention from both the popular press as well as academics seeking to explain the unique phenomenon of his success. Books on King explore his canon in religious contexts, in political and historical contexts, in mythic contexts, in Gothic/horror contexts, and in a wide variety of other contexts appropriate to a writer who has become "America's Storyteller.

From the acclaimed author of American Comics and Jewish Comedy comes a highly entertaining book that examines the American obsession with horror—and what it tells us about ourselves. In American Scary, noted cultural historian and Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber takes the reader to the...

Benvenuti a Stephen King: Il Podcast! Un'immersione completa e appassionata nell'universo del Re, Maestro di Horror, Thriller e Fantasy. Esploriamo a fondo i suoi capolavori, dai drammi sovrannaturali (Il miglio verde) all'epica di L'ombra dello scorpione. Analisi profonda di trame, personaggi e influenze culturali e cinematografiche. Un podcast fatto da un vero fan per la community. Inizia con noi dalla vita dello scrittore e le origini di Carrie. Un viaggio critico e divertente nell'universo King! Nota: La serie si concentrerà su King, ma in futuro includeremo l'analisi di altri grandi.

Welcome to the basement of the Derry Civic Center. Pay no mind to the strange sounds coming from behind the Unfound Door. It’s just your ka-tet, who are here to provide you with a variety of perspectives on Stephen King’s work – ranging from the comfortably familiar to the frighteningly fanatic. Derry Public Radio is here to keep you up-to-date with all that’s happening in Derry, Maine and “beyond.” Check us out on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio. Your support helps us keep the studio lights on!

Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken to Mike Flanagan, Thomas Jane, Tananarive Due, Chapo Trap House, Owen Teague, Mick Garris, ...

A podcast about Stephen King and his books

Lockeres Plaudern über die Werke Stephen Kings und deren Verfilmungen.

Willkommen zu unserem Podcast! Wir sind zwei langjährige King-Fans und freuen uns sehr über euren Besuch in der Neibolt Street, wo wir mit euch jeden 2. Samstag in die düstere Welt von Stephen Kings ES eintauchen. In jeder Episode werden wir ein Kapitel dieses epischen Romans besprechen, analysieren und spannende sowie kuriose Hintergrundfakten mit euch teilen. Wer sich für die original Story über Pennywise und seine sieben Wiedersacher:innen interessiert ist hier genau richtig! Instagram: Instagram.com/besuch.in.der.neiboltstreet Unser Titelsong ist KI generiert über die Plattform ...

This is a one-woman Stephen King podcast that celebrates Stephen King’s novels and short stories and explores why Stephen King is the greatest fiction writer alive! Applying what I teach my Fiction students, in this podcast I examine: Strong Writing, Storytelling Principles, Genre, Literary Analysis, Stephen King Universe Nerdery and the Constant Reader Community at Large! Old and New King Readers, gather near! UnderratedSK@gmail.com X: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram: @underrated_sk_podcast BlueSky: @underratedskpod Patreon.com/dansewithkimc

Phoenix Crockett and Stephen Indrisano are on a journey to read, evaluate, and report back on every Stephen King best-selling novel. We give you the hottest analysis, puns, trivia, wisdom, and, if you're lucky, musical numbers. The Stephen King Boo! Club is a comedy-review book club that you can read along with at your own pace, or just listen to without reading!

This audiobook is a fun and informative compendium for Stephen King fans - interviews, essays, and loads of facts and details about all of his work. Fascinating facts, trivia, and little-known details about the Master of the Macabre’s life and work, plus interviews, essays, and insights for King fans, from the casual to the fanatical!

Tower Junkies is a podcast celebrating the work of Stephen King hosted by two lifelong Constant Readers. We do non-spoiler and spoiler reviews of King's published work and take a critical look at his film and television adaptations as well. We also discuss the latest King news and check-in with each other on our ongoing King obsessions. It's the podcast where all things serve the King. Presented by ObsessiveViewer.com

The Stephen King Companion is an authoritative look at horror author King's personal life and professional career, from Carrie to The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. King expert George Beahm, who has published extensively about Maine's main author, is your seasoned guide to the imaginative world of Stephen King, covering his varied and prodigious output: juvenalia, short fiction, limited edition books, best-selling novels, and film adaptations.

Parlare di Stephen King come un autore è riduttivo: probabilmente lo scrittore vivente più famoso e letto in assoluto, King è il perno di un universo che ha influenzato e segnato generazioni di lettori e spettatori, universo che contiene le sue passioni, le sue paure e i grandi temi della vita.In questo podcast, partendo da un libro per ogni puntata - ogni primo martedì del mese - Jacopo Cirillo e Giulio D’Antona proveranno a tracciare i confini di un mondo immenso, portando sul tavolo influenze e suggestioni, aneddoti e leggende, parlando tanto ai lettori affezionati quanto a chi non ha...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A fascinating, first-of-its-kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King—all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives “A treat for fans of Stephen...

Listen as Stephen King, one of America's most celebrated authors, shares his acceptance speech at the 2003 National Book Awards as he's awarded the illustrious Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters from the National Book Foundation. Each Autumn, in conjunction with the...