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The Bachman Books by Stephen King

The Bachman Books by Stephen King

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The Bachman Books by Stephen King & Richard Bachman

For years. readers wrote asking if Richard Bachman was really world-bestselling Stephen King writing under another name. Now the secret is out - and so. brought together in one volume. are these three spellbinding stories of future shock and suspense.

The Long Walk: A chilling look at the ultra-conservative America of the future where a grueling 450-mile marathon is the ultimate sports competition.

Roadwork: An immovable man refuses to surrender to the irresistible force of progress.

The Running Man: TVs future-favorite game show. where contestants are hunted to death in the attempt to win a 1-Billion Dollar Jackpot.

The Running Man was also adapted into a Hollywood Smash Success 1987 American dystopian action film directed by Paul Michael Glaser and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, María Conchita Alonso, Richard Dawson, Yaphet Kotto, and Jesse Ventura.

About the Author: Stephen King or Richard Bachman

Stephen Edwin King, born September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine, is a highly acclaimed and prolific American author known for his horror, supernatural fiction, and suspense novels. He is often referred to as "The King" or "The King of Horror". King's books have sold over 350 million copies worldwide and many of his works have been adapted into successful films and television series.

Early Life and Career:

King grew up in Maine with his mother after his parents separated when he was a toddler. He attended the University of Maine, where he wrote for the school newspaper and met his future wife, Tabitha Spruce.

  • After graduating, he taught high school English while continuing to write short stories.
  • His first novel, Carrie, was published in 1974, launching his career as a horror author.

Literary Works:

  • King has written over fifty novels, two hundred short stories, and nine collections of short fiction.
  • His works include The Shining, The Stand, The Dead Zone, and It.
  • He also wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.
  • Many of his novels and short stories have been adapted into films, including The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, 1408 and Misery.

Personal Life:

  • King is married to Tabitha Spruce and they have three children: Naomi, Joe, and Owen.
  • He is also a philanthropist, supporting education and community programs through his foundation.
  • King has battled drug addiction in the past, but he has overcome it and is now a recovered addict.
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