Carrie white is humiliated when she gets her first period in a high school shower, and the other girls throw tampons at her. Jun 24, 2008 stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Stephen king is the voice of the underbelly of smalltown america, having made his name as the author of cult classics with an equally strong legacy of film. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. Carrie 1974 was king s first published novel and has a different style to his subsequent work. Matt molgaard to be completely honest, i was never a huge fan of stephen kings breakout novel, carrie. To the constant readers, though, its a definite musthave. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. Carrie by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue.
The story of misunderstood high school girl carrie white, her extraordinary telekinetic powers, and her violent rampage of revenge, remains one of the. His wife tabatha pulled it out and urged the author to continue. He lives in bangor, maine, with his wife, novelist tabitha king. If you are a stephen king purist, you already know this book by heart. Im summarizing the recommendations from comments for everyones convenience. Jerry smith paid the junkman a hundred dollars to chip off a piece of stone from the rocks that fell on carries house, so he could have it checked out at boston university. But you dont have to be a dark tower fan to find value in it. A wonderful oversized hardback edition of stephen king s debut novel. Many of his stories and novels have been turned into major motion films, including stand by me, the shining and the shawshank redemption. It tells the story of an abused woman who discovers her latent power of telekinesis and utilizes it to punish and destroy a town. Parents need to know that stephen kings carrie is a classic novel of the supernatural, about a troubled teen with telekinetic powers who takes revenge on those whove bullied her. He is best known for his works in the horror and fantasy genres, many of which have been. The story of a highschool misfit, carrie white, who gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers remains. Prime members enjoy free delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books.
They were barely past newly weds at the time though they already had two children. Im thinking in particular of the dark tower series i found it highly recommended here but i dont know if ill enjoy it. Ne en 1947 a portland maine, stephen king a connu son premier succes en 1974 avec carrie. Bookpoi a guide to identify points of issue for first. A modern classic, carrie introduced a distinctive new voice in american fiction stephen king. Carrie is an epistolary horror novel by american author stephen king. The story of misfit highschool girl, carrie white, who gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers. It was his first published novel, released on april 5, 1974. Stephen king is the bestselling author of more than fifty books. Carrie by stephen king abebooks shop for books, art. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers.
Parents need to know that stephen king s carrie is a classic novel of the supernatural, about a troubled teen with telekinetic powers who takes revenge on those whove bullied her. Though a book club edition, appears on first sight to be identical to the original first printing with same wrapper and graphics etc. I got the feeling that sue was based on tabitha king, stephen s wife and she was actually that nice. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Hardcover first deluxe edition illustrated by tomislav tikulin with slipcase and dust jacket cemetery dance 2014.
The story of misunderstood high school girl carrie. Among his most recent are hearts in atlantis, the girl who loved tom gordon, bag of bones, the screenplay storm of the century, and the green mile. Stephen edwin king, born in 1947, published his first novel, carrie, in 1974. Carrie is an american epistolary horror novel and author stephen kings first published novel, released in 1974. Sadly, her mother was a religious extremist momma oh mom. You can search for first editions of carrie on, and these links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. They is this really nice female charector in a few of his books that i have always thought was based on tabitha. These days, i have no trouble absorbing carrie like a sunny summer skys warming ultraviolet. With 70 books published, stephen king is a one of the best known authors in fiction horror. Figuratively and literally shattering moments of horrrrripilication in chamberlain, maine where stones fly from the sky rather than from the hands of the villagers as they did in the lottery, although the latter are equal to other forms of persecution. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Now a major motion picture by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stephen king wrote this book based on a fictional book in his dark tower series. Carrie by stephen king limited edition book see all titles by stephen king. His novels include carrie, the shining and revival. I will admit, the pictures are a little off a little stephen king for a picture book. Carrie was the first book stephen king ever had published. How different are stephen king s other books from carrie. How carrie changed stephen kings life, and began a. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. King s sixth published novel, about a little girl who can start fires with her mind, was issued as a mainstream title by viking and a slipcased, signed 725copy limited edition by phantasia press.
Carrie by king, stephen and a great selection of related books. I got the feeling that sue was based on tabitha king, stephens wife and she was actually that nice. Kings books have sold anywhere between 300350 million copies. Aug 16, 2015 cnn heres a look at the life of bestselling author stephen king, who has written more than 50 books. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Aug 30, 2015 the reader knows where all this bullying, premarital sex, cursing, and general shitty teen behavior will lead as soon as we learn the crazy girl can move things with her mind, but the nonfiction additions help stretch out the quick pacing.
I ended up surprised and found myself wondering why i hadnt given stephen kings books a second look before. A list of stephen king s novels, organized alphabetically. Carrie by stephen king first edition points of issue. The 10 best stephen king books monsters and critics. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. It was his first published novel, released on april 5, 1974, with a first printrun of 30,000 copies. Repressed by a domineering, ultrareligious mother and tormented by. Carrie by stephen king limited edition hardcover book slipcased oversized hardcover book gift edition of only 3,000 copies printed in two colors on a specialty paper stock. Carrie is an american epistolary horror novel and author stephen king s first published novel, released in 1974. Stephen king books download free books online 8freebooks.
Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. I finally got around to reading carrie, finished it in a couple of hours. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. How carrie changed stephen kings life, and began a generation of horror writers and readers recall the shock of reading the debut novel about a highschool outcast who discovers paranormal powers. Set primarily in the future year of 1979, it revolves around the eponymous carrie white, an unpopular friendless misfit and bullied highschool girl from an abusive religious household who uses her newly discovered. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included. His acclaimed nonfiction book on writing is also a bestseller.
Stephen kings novel carrie, his first published book, appearing in 1975, propelled him into the general consciousness. Cnn heres a look at the life of bestselling author stephen king, who has written more than 50 books. The reader knows where all this bullying, premarital sex, cursing, and general shitty teen behavior will lead as soon as we learn the crazy girl can move things with her mind, but the nonfiction additions help stretch out the quick pacing. If it hadnt been for stephen kings wife, tabitha, the iconic image of a young girl in a prom dress covered in pigs blood would not exist. But there was an even more limited version, of which just 26 copies were published, in which the book was wrapped in a special aluminumcoated.
Carrie by stephen king meet your next favorite book. How different are stephen kings other books from carrie. The main character, a perfectly normal guy, is one day a part of a near fatal car accident that sends him into a coma for four or five years. And so she became the joke, the brunt of teenaged cruelties that puzzled her as much as they wounded her. All true first printing points are in place including p6 in the gutter on p199. Carrie by stephen king author of salems lot, the shining, the stand, night shift, etc. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read carrie. A list of stephen kings novels, organized alphabetically. Sixteen year old carrietta white carrie has been bullied and ostracized all her life by her repressive religious fanatic of a mother, cruel and overtly mean classmates and even a small kid of 7 who lives across the street. Since then, he has written more than 70 novels, nonfiction books and.
The same thing can be said of lot of other books as well. The dead zone, by stephen king sort of like carrie, this book focuses on an incident that it builds to, and also deals with dark and strange supernatural gifts. A large part of its fame comes from the fact that it was actually the fourth novel he wrote and submitted to publishers a story that people love to tell. Carrie, stephen king carrie is a novel by american author stephen king. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. Carrie was kings fourth novel, but it was the first to be published. A large part of its fame comes from the fact that it was actually the fourth novel he wrote and submitted to publishers. Apr 12, 2015 the dead zone, by stephen king sort of like carrie, this book focuses on an incident that it builds to, and also deals with dark and strange supernatural gifts. King has published 61 novels including seven under the pen name richard bachman and six non. Wolves of the calla, song of susannah, and the dark tower. Was carrie white evil in stephen kings novel quora. Today i can admit that i have no explanation for that, it seemed a mere misfire on some unidentified level. Carrie, a seminal work and popular classic, was kings first published novel and the book that launched stephen kings career as the bestselling writer he is today.
Sep 29, 2016 with 70 books published, stephen king is a one of the best known authors in fiction horror. It revolves around the eponymous carrie white, an unpopular friendless misfit and bullied high school girl who uses her newly discovered telekinetic powers to exact revenge on those who torment her. His first crime thriller featuring bill hodges, mr mercedes, won the. It was written on a portable typewriter that belonged to. All beginning when carrie white discovers a gift with telekinetic powers later established as a genetic fact, after she. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Apr 04, 2014 how carrie changed stephen king s life, and began a generation of horror writers and readers recall the shock of reading the debut novel about a highschool outcast who discovers paranormal powers. Observations from the terminator, misery, sk criticized for references to blacks, carrie to open at the virginia theater, mystery weekend is novelized, and much more. The story of misunderstood high school girl carrie white, her extraordinary telekinetic powers, and more.