About the Author

Born in Portland, Maine in 1947, Stephen King won a scholarship award to the Univ. of Maine and later taught English. It was the publication of his first novel CARRIE and its subsequent film adaptation that set him on his way to his present position as perhaps the bestselling author in the world.

Reviews

The indisputable King of horror. TIME MAGAZINE One of the few horror writers who can truly make the flesh creep. SUNDAY EXPRESS One of the most engrossing reads I've had for months... written in a spare style that makes every detail count in the end- this is short story writing at its compelling best. FILM REVIEW It's one of King's best books, mainly because the writing is varied and unexpectedly concise. TIME OUT