Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. Rage signet books, 9780451076458, 211, published under pseudonym. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Stephen king books, ranked from worst to best vulture. The 10 best stephen king books your picks for the horror masters scariest, most suspenseful pageturners, from it to the dead zone. The dark tower, whose books king wrote and published infrequently over four decades. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction books. Hes known for writing gruesome scenes and grotesque villains. King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts. Most of kings works are standalone novels, with a notable exception of the dark tower.
I brought the first five firstedition stephen king books that were published. My love for his books is based around his characters. Stephen kings best books, ranked by readers the delite. King has published fifty novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction books.
Stephen king, american novelist and shortstory writer whose books were credited. I suggest reading these collections in chronological order to allow you to see the changes in stephens writing over the years. But the hotel has its own agenda, and his fiveyearold son danny is the first to sense it. There are several reasons why stephen king is one of the bestselling authors of alltime, not the least of which is that king is a highlystructured technician. The top 10 nonhorror novels written by stephen king.
Mercedes, 9781476754451, 436, first novel in the bill hodges trilogy. The 17 best stephen king books ever written, ranked. The first stephen king book i ever read, and possibly my pick for the best for sentimental reasons. What is a list of stephen kings novels which are written. Now, i totally do not recommend ten year olds reading stephen king books messed me up good, but this was when my life long relationship with mr king began. Stephen king has published more than 80 novels since 1974, making him one of the most prolific authors in history, as well as arguably the most popular. This list is my top 5, in other words, my favorite stephen king books presented in order of which i prefer to read them. My love affair with stephen king started on my 11th birthday when i received a copy of the dead zone. Explore a comprehensive list of stephen king books and stories including. I did find one forum where it was even claimed that stephen kings website administrator was unable to verify any figures the link was dead. King also wrote a serial novel, the dark tower, whose first installment, the.
Stephen kings first true novel was also one of his best known works, carrie, which was published in 1974. The library, the author, news, future works, frequently asked questions, multimedia, illustrated. First edition of kings collection of four novellasamong his best written works, featuring three stories later adapted to the screen as the shawshank redemption, apt pupil and stand by meinscribed by the author in the year of publication, for mary hope you like these odd stories. Generally the most highly regarded of the five novels king published under the pen name richard. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy. Mercedes, 9781 476754451, 436, first novel in the bill hodges trilogy. There are five colleges, including the college of natural sciences, forestry. The plot is full of intrigue and written in a way that fills the readers head with theories and questions.
His books have sold over 350 million copies since he first published carrie in 1974. Simply put, everyone has their own favorite horror stories by king. The dead zone viking press, 9780670260775, 428, runnerup 2nd place, locus award, 1980. A list of stephen king s novels, organized oldest to newest. A list of stephen kings written works, organized oldest to newest by first publication. 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 have posted for each book. To celebrate these recent accomplishments, and stephen kings entire career, today we look back on his most famous books. He has written over 200 short stories, most of which have been compiled in book collections. He is married to fellow author tabitha king and father of joe hill. In the early nineties, king wrote a set of novels focused on abused women and the horrible men who beat and haunt and entrap.
So for the nonhorror fan in your life, maybe one or five of these would make a great stocking stuffer. As you probably know by now, stephen king wrote every book ever. Stephen kings reading list for writers books and writing. Besides being a novelist, king has written many short stories and screenplays.
From classic, enduring horror, to mesmerizingly gripping thrillers, dramas and fantasy novels, he has done just about everything. Browse our stephen king library for rare first edition collectible books. At age 33 stephen king wrote danse macabre his overview of what he assumes constitutes horror. Rose madder a criminally underrated classic, rose madder is the story of a woman who desperately needs to flee from her violent, psychopathic husband. King has published 61 novels including seven under the pen name richard bachman and six nonfiction books. As i sat in the house it the evening reading the book i was scared out of my wits as i could picture all those me sights. A definitive ranking of every stephen king novel ever. Author stephen edwin king was born on september 21, 1947, in portland, maine. The sheer number of film and television adaptations of stephen kings stories alone 50plus, and countingfrom stanley kubricks thriller, the shining 1980 to rob reiners stand by me 1986 and hbos 2020 miniseries, the outsiderwould have made king the undisputed master of horror. King plays to our fears, whether those fears are represented via the apocalypse the stand, the mist, unrighteous confinement rita hayworth and the. If youre a collector, were likely to have a book worthy of your library. Heres some background on the mainebased writer and a bibliography, featuring details about some of his most notable works. Here are 50 mustread books recommended by stephen king over the years. The gunslinger, was initially published in five installments by the.
His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. Stephen king has spent half a century scaring us, but his legacy is so much more. This will not be on literary sophistication or critical reception, strictly on how much i enjoy reading them. With well over 50 novels, multiple novellas, short story collections, and works of nonfiction, plus a handful of other releases that defy easy categorization among them, a libretto for a southern gothic musical, stephen king is a literary madman and an insanelyquotable storyteller.
I love it and the stand and so many others, but there is a true tragic arc to this novel that makes the reader truly care about what happens, even though its practically foreordained. It was first published as a limited edition in 1984 via kings own philtrum press the viking trade was feb 87. The 10 greatest stephen king horror novels according to. The first stephen king book i read was salems lot in 1975. King thinks that horror is a hodge podge of various ways of killing individual people. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book the presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a books value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket is exceptionally prized.
He has, however, written a lot of books, many of which have been adapted into films. In other words, not only has stephen king written some genius novels and short stories, novellas, essays, and works of criticism, but hes written a lot of them51 novels to date, in fact, with number 52 coming up shortly. A guide to his horror, his history, and his legacy vox. 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. A list of stephen king s written works, organized alphabetically. Stephen edwin king is an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. One author who understandably gets lots of attention is stephen king. A list of stephen kings novels, organized oldest to newest. Today we talk about my biggest disappoints with regards to stephen king books. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king revisited. Here is the list of stephen kings books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along. Stephen king is a literary icon, a status hes achieved by a defining a genre. Generally the most highly regarded of the five novels king published. Stephen king is a prolific american author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels.
The film, written by longtime stephen king adapter frank darabont, is based on one of kings most literary works, a 1982 novella about an agonizingly slow prison break. And i love the links and connections between the books. I know before i even hit the publish button on this post that most people are going to raise their eyebrows. Fans of stephen king should also check out this amazing graphic of the steph en king universe designed by australian illustrator gillian james, as well as this video in which king discusses the art of the short story.
Stephen king is a brilliant wordsmith and amusing raconteur, but what king understands about real world politics fills a thimble. Out of curiosity, i did a bit of a search and was unable to find anything. What are some of kings bestselling novels and films throughout the years. The husband is a cop, and hes extremely skilled at locating people. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king. The wind through the keyhole 2012 could also be read between books four and five as is chronologically correct novellas short stories collections by stephen king. The stand by stephen king, it by stephen king, the shining by stephen king, misery by stephen king, salems lot by stephe. With that many books under his belt, not every one has been a hit but hes got a pretty solid batting average, especially with readers.
Top 10 nonhorror stephen king books nerd girl power. With over 60 novels published, there are no shortage of great titles to choose from. The 21st pan book of horror stories anthology, 1979. It includes plenty of utterly gripping action scenes. A list of stephen kings written works, organized alphabetically.
The outsider is a perfect investigatory and suspense novel, complete with kings usual supernatural edge. Stephen king has written another new ending to the stand. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare. For more recommended books, see stephen kings reading list part ii and part iii. He has written 56 novels, 11 shortstory collections, and five nonfiction books.