内容简介
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)
1408
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.
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)
1408
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.
专业书评
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
PAISE FOR DUMA KEY
‘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
'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
PAISE FOR DUMA KEY
‘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
作者简介
Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, in 1947. He won a scholarship award to the University of Maine and later taught English, while his wife, Tabitha, got her degree.
It was the publication of his first novel Carrie and its subsequent adaptation to film that set him on his way to his present position as perhaps the bestselling author in the world.
Carrie was followed by over forty worldwide bestsellers including It, The Stand, Misery, Dolores Claiborne, Duma Key and Just After Sunset. Some of his stories have also been adapted into first-rate film including those in this collection.
Stephen King is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for 'Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. In 2007 he was inducted as a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America.
He lives with his wife, novelist Tabitha King, in Bangor, Maine.
It was the publication of his first novel Carrie and its subsequent adaptation to film that set him on his way to his present position as perhaps the bestselling author in the world.
Carrie was followed by over forty worldwide bestsellers including It, The Stand, Misery, Dolores Claiborne, Duma Key and Just After Sunset. Some of his stories have also been adapted into first-rate film including those in this collection.
Stephen King is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for 'Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. In 2007 he was inducted as a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America.
He lives with his wife, novelist Tabitha King, in Bangor, Maine.
目录
CONTENTS
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The Mangler 53
Hearts In Atlantis
('Low Men In Yellow Coats') 83
The Shawshank Redemption ('Rsta Hayworth And Shawshank Redemption') 401
Children Of The Corn 535
My 10 Favourite Adaptations 579
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The Mangler 53
Hearts In Atlantis
('Low Men In Yellow Coats') 83
The Shawshank Redemption ('Rsta Hayworth And Shawshank Redemption') 401
Children Of The Corn 535
My 10 Favourite Adaptations 579
