Stephen King is an American Author known for his work in the horror genre. He has published over 60 novels and has a reputation for being a master storyteller, with many of his books being adapted into successful movies and TV series. Some of his most famous works are 'Carrie', 'The Shining', 'IT', 'The Stand', and 'The Dark Tower' series.
Stephen King was born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine.
He started writing at a young age and sold his first short story in 1967.
His first novel, 'Carrie', was published in 1974 and became a bestseller.
He has since published numerous books, with many of them receiving critical acclaim and commercial success.
In addition to writing, he has also worked as a screenwriter and producer.
He has won many awards throughout his career, including the National Medal of Arts in 2015.
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'The Shining' is a horror novel published in 1977. It tells the story of Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel, where he slowly descends into madness.
'IT' is a horror novel published in 1986. It follows the story of seven children who are terrorized by an ancient shapeshifting entity that takes on the form of a clown called Pennywise in the small town of Derry, Maine.
'The Dark Tower' is a series of eight novels published between 1982 and 2012. The series blends elements of western, fantasy, and horror genres and follows the story of Roland Deschain, the last living member of a knightly order known as gunslingers, and his quest toward the Dark Tower.
'Carrie' is a horror novel published in 1974. It tells the story of Carrie White, a shy and reclusive teenage girl who possess telekinetic powers and is bullied relentlessly by her classmates.
'The Shining' and 'IT' are often cited as Stephen King's most famous books although other works like 'Carrie' and 'The Stand' are also popular.
While Stephen King is best known for his horror novels, he has also written books in other genres like fantasy, science fiction, and psychological thriller.
Yes, Stephen King has won numerous awards throughout his career including the National Medal of Arts, Bram Stoker Awards, Hugo Awards, and British Fantasy Society Awards.
Yes, Stephen King has also worked as a screenwriter and producer. Some examples of movies and TV shows based on his work include 'The Shawshank Redemption', 'Misery', and 'The Stand'.
Yes, Stephen King is still writing and has released several books in recent years, including 'The Outsider', 'Elevation', and 'Later'.