This was such a moving tribute to a great writer. And despite what a number of people might say, Stephen King is a great writer. He has a gift with words and stories. A turn of phrase that is magical and paints the scene so visible that it can appear in your mind clearly. He also can take something so ordinary and make it so damn scary. I remember after reading Cell being rather freaked out by the thought of using my cell phone. He is also undoubtedly responsible for the increase in coulrophobia, thanks to It
I've read The Stand (paperback copy) to tatters-six times. It remains my favorite work. I was also lucky enough to get first edition hard cover copies of The Stand (both the original edition and the full edition published years later once he became a commercial success and the publisher was willing to have him add back the extra pages) signed by Stephen King about twenty years ago. They are locked away in metal safe box in my apartment for safe keeping. I will never, ever sell them.
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Date: 2012-09-28 09:40 am (UTC)I've read The Stand (paperback copy) to tatters-six times. It remains my favorite work. I was also lucky enough to get first edition hard cover copies of The Stand (both the original edition and the full edition published years later once he became a commercial success and the publisher was willing to have him add back the extra pages) signed by Stephen King about twenty years ago. They are locked away in metal safe box in my apartment for safe keeping. I will never, ever sell them.