king, stephen

Ben Richards is out of work and out of luck. He cannot afford a doctor for his eighteen-month-old daughter. So he becomes a contestant on one of the Network's game shows, where you can win more money than you've ever dreamed of---or die trying. But Ben figures the chance to solve all of his problems at once is worth it. Or is it?.

A revealing and practical view of the writer's craft by one of the 20th century's most successful and prolific writers.

Ranks more than one hundred Stephen King novels, novellas, short stories, poems, screenplays, nonfiction books and essays, and other writings, providing a synopsis and review of each.

Contains articles, interviews, profiles, synopses, and sidebars on King's life and works.

Rose Daniels knew she must escape from her marriage before it was too late. But her husband was a cop, with the training, the technology, and the instincts. Was there anywhere she could go to hide?.

Presents the biography of writer Stephen King and chronicles his life and career from his childhood, marriage, and his relentless pursuit to become a published author.

Examines the life and work of twentieth-century American author Stephen King, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in his writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.

Contains seventeen essays resulting from the 1996 "Reading Stephen King" conference hosted by the University of Maine, exploring various aspects of the key themes of the conference, including the role of choice in adolescent reading programs; ways to use popular literature in youth reading programs; and censorship cases based on King's work.

Summaries of all the horror films made from Stephen King novels, each with a synopsis of the story, plus a listing of the stars, directors, and other production personnel. Includes a brief biography of King, plus his comments on many of the films.