{"product_id":"stephen-king-films-faq-all-thats-left-to-know-about-the-king-of-horror-on-film-9781480355514","title":"Stephen King Films FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the King of Horror on Film","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver the past four decades, the Stephen King movie has become a genre unto itself. The prolific writer's works have spawned well over 100 adaptations for both the big and small screen, ranging from modern classics of horror (\u003ci\u003eCarrie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shining\u003c\/i\u003e) to Oscar-nominated fare (\u003ci\u003eThe Shawshank Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Green Mile\u003c\/i\u003e) to unapologetic, B-movie schlock (the King-directed \u003ci\u003eMaximum Overdrive\u003c\/i\u003e). The filmmakers to put their stamp on King's material include acclaimed auteurs Stanley Kubrick, David Cronenberg, and Brian De Palma; masters of horror Tobe Hooper, John Carpenter, and George Romero; and popular mainstream directors Rob Reiner, Frank Darabont, and Lawrence Kasdan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen King Films FAQ\u003c\/i\u003e is the most comprehensive overview of this body of work to date, encompassing well-known hits as well as forgotten obscurities, critical darlings and reviled flops, films that influenced King as well as those that have followed in his footsteps, upcoming and unmade projects, and selected works in other media (including comic books, radio dramas, and the infamous \u003ci\u003eCarrie\u003c\/i\u003e musical). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Scott Von Doviak provides background information, analysis, and trivia regarding the various films and television productions, including \"Bloodlines\" sections on related works and \"Deep Cuts\" sections collecting additional odd facts and ephemera. All you ever wanted to know about the king of horror onscreen can be found here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Scott Von Doviak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Applause Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781480355514\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Von Doviak\u003c\/b\u003e (Austin, TX) is the author of \u003ci\u003eHick Flicks: The Rise and Fall of Redneck Cinema\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIf You Like The Terminator\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a former film critic for \u003ci\u003eThe Fort Worth Star-Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e and a current contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe A.V. Club\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a graduate of Emerson College and lives in Austin, Texas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applause Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45258168041587,"sku":"9781480355514","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_ecc9d370-4056-4b40-b1a4-6c366f44557e.jpg?v=1784289757","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/stephen-king-films-faq-all-thats-left-to-know-about-the-king-of-horror-on-film-9781480355514","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}