Stephen King Goes to the Movies [平装]

It came from the mind of Stephen King...

You’ve seen the films, now read the original stories — and get a unique insight into Stephen King’s take on the productions.

For Stephen King, the experience of seeing his works of short fiction adapted for major Hollywood films has created its own tales, and he shares them here: five of his celebrated short stories, plus King's personal commentary, his all-new introductions, and essential, behind-the-scenes revelations.

Read on to discover the truth behind:
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION(肖申克的救赎) (based on the novella RITA HAYWORTH AND SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION)
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CHILDREN OF THE CORN
THE MANGLER
HEARTS IN ATLANTIS (based on LOW MEN IN YELLOW COATS)

Stephen King is the author of more than forty worldwide bestsellers, many of which have been adapted into successful films.

PRAISE for JUST AFTER SUNSET

'Nobody does it better than the master ... A chilling cornucopia'- Time Out

'He has forged what may be his most accomplished work: 13 beautifully turned tales, no two of which are alike . . .
Stephen King loves the power of words and is an admirer of the great English writers of classic ghost and horror stories. Their legacy is transformed in his hands'- Daily Express

'IA] succinct, fast-moving collection'- New York Times

'The reader reaps the benefits of King's mastery of the form... All 13 stories are wonderfully wicked and highlight what happens when, as one character says, "a trapdoor open(s) between reality and the twilight zone" and "anything is possible."'- USA 7bday


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‘Page-turning . . . A first class beach read' - Matt Thorne, Independent on Sunday

'The story is so elegant and wide ranging, and the three central characters so delicately evoked.., the sort of fiction that comes along only rarely and only from a writer at the top of his game'- Daily Mail

'Fresh and frightening and highly recommended... King knows how to keep the pulse of suspense throbbing… This is a powerful piece of work'- Observer

'You feel as if the individual characters are actually real.
Another masterpiece'- Sun