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Peter David on The Dark Tower

Posted: January 3, 2007, 11:25

Here is an article about how Peter David feels about him writing the scripts for The Dark Tower comic.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Subterranean Press reports that their edition of The Green Mile (limited and trade) are finished, and that they're just waiting on the slipcases (which they should have in about three weeks). At that point, the shipping marathon will commence.

Dark Tower Blog

Posted: December 29, 2006, 21:06

Here is a link to The Dark Tower blog on Marvel.com. The latest posting details the initial stages of putting together The Dark Tower comic.

Thanks to Ryan Penagos

Secretary of Dreams vol. 2

Posted: December 22, 2006, 23:53

Today it was reported on King's official board that volume 2 of Secretary of Dreams will include the following stories:

The Monkey
Gray Matter
Nona
Strawberry Spring
One for the Road
In the Deathroom

Thanks to John Hanic

The Mist start shooting in February

Posted: December 21, 2006, 00:19

Here is an interview with Thomas Jane in which he is talking about The Mist and that shooting is planed to start in late February. Thomas plays David Drayton.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Gunslinger trailer

Posted: December 19, 2006, 22:51

Here is a trailer for The Dark Tower comic. I must say that it's one of the coolest I have seen.

Thanks to Borg SPeon

Read the first two chapters of Blaze today

Posted: December 19, 2006, 22:14

King gives ut the first two chapters from Blaze.

Blaze excerpt now available

Dear Constant Readers,

I have found a novel by the late Richard Bachman written in 1972/73, that I thought was lost. I found it—or rather, Ms. Mod found it—and I am hoping to publish it in 2007, with royalties going to The Haven Foundation. To whet your appetite, here are the first two chapters.

Steve

King to attend the New York Comic Con

Posted: December 18, 2006, 22:59

With only about 50 days left until issue #1 of The Dark Tower comic is to be released Marvel now has an official site for the comic. One of the first news reported on the site is that King himself will attend the New York Comic Con taking place February 23-25, 2007. You can read the press release here.

Thanks to Rocky Wood

The Pop of King: 2006: My Top 10 Movies

Posted: December 18, 2006, 21:17

A new Entertainment Weekly column is out and it's called 2006: My Top 10 Movies. You can read it here

Ehren Kruger talks Talisman

Posted: December 15, 2006, 11:17

Ehren Kruger spoke to Fangoria about The Talisman, here is what he said:

Ehren Kruger talks TNT’s TALISMAN

Fango recently spoke to screenwriter Ehren Kruger about his script for TNT’s six-hour miniseries based on THE TALISMAN, the 1984 horror/fantasy novel by Stephen King and Peter Straub. Steven Spielberg serves as an executive producer on the project, which is expected to air in 2008, and Kruger (whose credits include the RING films and the upcoming BLOOD & CHOCOLATE) has been involved with a Spielberg-produced film adaptation of THE TALISMAN for several years, though initial drafts envisioned the end result as a theatrical feature. However, like all previous attempts to bring the book to the screen (film versions have been announced since its initial printing), Kruger says that the two-hour version he was involved with “didn’t quite get its act together with actor and budget. But Steven Spielberg and [fellow executive producer] Kathleen Kennedy really wanted to take another crack at the project, so we held some meetings to sit down and take another look at the material.”

The creative team discovered that the best approach for the book’s vast storyscape—which concerns a boy’s epic journey to a parallel world in order to retrieve the title object, which will heal his dying mother—was to expand the production to a miniseries. In doing so, Kruger says that he “was able to put a lot of the scenes from the source material back into the story, and that’s all for the good.” Kruger adds that the project is “still in the scripting phase—we’re not there yet in terms of director or cast.” We’ll be keeping you posted as THE TALISMAN gets closer to rolling.

Thanks to joshxrt22

The Dark Tower comic promo items is here

Posted: December 14, 2006, 23:33

Here is a photo of the Sketchbook, the door poster (rolled up), a Marvel preview and a promotional postcard.

Thanks to Ari

Letter by King reproduced

Posted: December 14, 2006, 23:32

Falling Angel is a book by William Hjortsberg and it has an original letter that Stephen King wrote Hjortsberg's agent back in 1978 -- reproduced in its entirety in this new edition, for the first time anywhere.

The book is $65 as a signed hardcover (just signed by William Hjortsberg, not anyone else) and a $14 trade paperback, and a $250 leatherbound deluxe edition.

Read more here.

Thanks to Jon Sheard and Jerad Walters.

New books

Posted: December 13, 2006, 21:22

The Secretary of Dreams is now out. Amazon.com will have copies of the gift edition for sale on December 30 for $47.50. You can pre-order here today though.

You can also order the paperback edition of Cell or Stephen King's The Dark Tower: The Complete Concordance.

Thanks to Ari

The Pop of King: 2006: My Top 10 Books

Posted: December 13, 2006, 21:16

A new Entertainment Weekly column is out and it's called 2006: My Top 10 Books. You can read it here

Thanks to willowlove

King praises Meg Gardiner

Posted: December 12, 2006, 23:43

King has write a letter in which he praises of fellow author Meg Gardiner. You can find the full letter here.

Thanks to willowlove

Carrie: A Period Piece

Posted: December 12, 2006, 15:24

Here is a review of the new stage adaptation of Carrie, called Carrie: A Period Piece.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

More Colorado Kid illustrations

Posted: December 8, 2006, 08:43

Here are two more illustrations from the limited Colorado Kid. The one to the left is by J.K. Potter and the one to the right is by Edward Miller. The one in the middle is by Glenn Chadbourne.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Thomas Jane about The Mist

Posted: December 8, 2006, 08:42

Here is the latest on the movie version of The Mist:

Thomas Jane, best known to comic fans as The Punisher, is set to star in the film adaptation of Stephen King's The Mist. King expert Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) is directing the film.

"I have an e-mail from Frank right here," Jane told UGO this week. "Why don't we open it and see what's going on with The Mist? He says that he just heard my deal closed today and he's happy and looking forward to working with me."

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Secretary of Dreams released on Monday

Posted: December 7, 2006, 22:58

I just got some info from Cemetery Dance about The Secretary of Dreams and it seems that the official release date is on Monday, December 11. Here's more:

We'll begin shipping The Secretary of Dreams by Stephen King to our customers in the next couple of days so this is your last chance to preorder the first Limited Edition graphic collection of King's work! With a trimsize of 9 X 12 this is our largest book ever, and we think it's going to make an impressive addition to your collection. We've taken a picture of The Secretary of Dreams Gift Edition next to a copy of The Colorado Kid so you can get a feel for the size. You can find this picture in the special artwork and photo section for The Secretary of Dreams in our website's Photo Section.

PLEASE NOTE: Everyone on our staff is going to be working in the warehouse to ship this title, along with the additional staff we've hired just to work on this project, so there might be a delay in responding to emails and phone calls. Please do not call or email asking when your copy will ship. We're going to be working hard to ship the thousands of preorders as fast as possible. Thanks for your patience!

The Talisman heads to TNT

Posted: December 5, 2006, 22:26

Today it was announced that TNT will develop The Talisman into a 6 hour series that will premier in the summer of 2008. TNT is teaming once again with DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg for this series. Frequent Spielberg partner Kathleen Kennedy will join him in executive-producing along with Ehren Kruger who will adapt the novel. The Talisman will be co-executive produced by Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey. You can read the full press release here.

The 2007 Overlook Connection Catalog

Posted: December 5, 2006, 22:25

I got an email from Overlook Connection today telling me about their new website and catalog going up and out. The catalog will hit in January, featuring Ellen Datlow, Bev Vincent, Ketchum, Garris and Rob Zombie! And most importantly, it features a HUGE Stephen King section with over 1,300 related King items - from signed limiteds, first editions to rare magazine appearances and special signed videos by Frank Darabont and Mick Garris (Free autograhs with purchase!). Thoroughly illustrated and featuring fiction, interviews, and books coming in 2007.

As an incentive for the readers of Lilja’s Library (if you put in the coupon code LiljaSentMe) they'll will give you $5 off on your purchase (of a $9.95 catalog or the $19.95 hardcover edition). On top of that you will receive $10.00 off purchases so it makes the trade paperback Free!

So, head over to their new site now and order.

Duma Key 835 pages long

Posted: December 5, 2006, 01:09

The moderator of King's official message board said that the first draft of Duma Key is 835 manuscript pages long and that King began writing it in February and finished in October '06.

Thanks to Grzesiek

The Pop of King: 2006: My Top 10 in Music

Posted: December 4, 2006, 22:20

King's latest column 2006: My Top 10 in Music is out in the December 8 issue of Entertainment Weekly and you can also read it here. The online title is The A-List.

Thanks to chaos-consultants

Very Fine Books new name

Posted: December 4, 2006, 22:19

The Very Fine Books contest ended some time ago and now the new name has been decided. The winning contribution is The Bookslinger and the one that suggested that was (and gets a signed copy of Stephen King Uncollected/Unpublished in reward) Charles C. Turner in the US. The new address is http://www.thebookslinger.com.

King and the LOST boys

Posted: December 3, 2006, 23:02

Here is what seems to be the complete article about King's meeting with the creators of LOST.

Thanks to Paul Poroshin

Preview of interview with King and the Lost creators

Posted: November 29, 2006, 00:22

Here is a preview of Entertainment Weekly's interview with King and the Lost creators.

Thanks to Bev Vincent and Paul Poroshin

Blaze confirmed by King's assistant

Posted: November 28, 2006, 20:17

Here is the latest news about Blaze from King's assistant:

Many of you have been asking for more information about publication of Blaze following Steve's mention of it on his recent Lisey's Story book tour. This is another Bachman novel which he recently rediscovered. The original manuscript of Blaze was 173 pages long and was written in 1973. He has rewritten the first 100 pages. A lot of it needed editing to make it more timely since the 1973 references no longer worked. He's hoping to get it done by the end of the year. No publication deal has been signed, but he's sure there will be one.

Glenn Chadbourne's Colorado Kid illustrations

Posted: November 28, 2006, 00:25

Here is a first look at an illustration from the limited edition of The Colorado Kid by Glenn Chadbourne. The original was auctioned out by Shocklines.

Thanks to Ari.

Stephen's Picks for the week of November 27, 2006

Posted: November 28, 2006, 00:24

Stephen's Picks for the week of November 27, 2006 is out:

* Stephen is reading Bad Men by John Connolly - Excellent

* Stephen is watching Daybreak on ABC - Too soon to tell, but looks promising...

* He is listening to an album by The Bottle Rockets - Zoyisia and also to Josh Ritter (I think)--The Animal Years -Both excellent

Interview with King and the Lost creators

Posted: November 26, 2006, 02:08

In the December 1st issue of Entertainment Weekly there is an interview with King and the Lost creators - 5 pages including the double page photo here.

Thanks to chaos-consultants

Thursday's and Friday's winner

Posted: November 25, 2006, 00:31

The contest is now over and the winner for Thursday (Four Past Midnight) is Jeannie Horning from the US and Friday's winner (The Dark Half) is Ramonda Brady also from the US.

The new name will be revealed soon...

Wednesday’s winner

Posted: November 24, 2006, 00:00

The winner of a first edition of Gerald's Game is Corey Charron from Japan. You still have until Friday to send in your suggestions so keep them coming.

Tuesday’s winner

Posted: November 22, 2006, 23:24

The winner of a first edition of The Regulators is Daniel Taylor from the US. You still have until Friday to send in your suggestions so keep them coming.

Monday's winners

Posted: November 21, 2006, 23:44

The winner of a first edition of Black House is Ariel Bosi from Argentina. You still have until Friday to send in your suggestions so keep them coming.

Two covers for The Gunslinger Born

Posted: November 20, 2006, 00:47

There seems to be two different cover for the first issue of The Gunslinger Born. One sketch variant cover by Jae Lee and one variant cover by Joe Quesada.

King on Radio 4

Posted: November 20, 2006, 00:42

King appeared on Radio 4 today (Sunday) as the guest in Desert Island Discs. In the three quarter hour interview he spoke about his life from a child to today and selected his eight records he could take with him if he were castaway on a desert island.

The program is repeated on Friday 24th at 09.00 hrs. Unfortunately the program is not repeated again over the internet due to copyright issues with the music.

Thanks to Phil Stephensen-Payne and Tony Horne.

First issue of The Dark Tower comic

Posted: November 16, 2006, 00:01

Here is some info about the first issue of The Dark Tower comic:

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #1 (of 7)
COVER BY: JAE LEE
WRITER: ROBIN FURTH
PETER DAVID
PENCILS: JAE LEE
COLORED BY: RICHARD ISANOVE
LETTERED BY: CHRIS ELIOPOULOS

THE STORY:
“The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King’s Roland—an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland’s past is revealed! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert Robin Furth (author of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: A Concordance) and scripted by New York Times Best-seller Peter David, this series delves deep into Roland’s origins—the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world, while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature!
48 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/Parental Advisory …$3.99

PRICE: 3.99
IN STORES: 2007-02-07

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Podcast of King's press conference in London.

Posted: November 15, 2006, 08:38

Here is a 40 minute podcast with the Q&A from press conference that King gave at the FPA while in London. If you listen closely you can hear me ask my question about the new Bachman book about 41 minutes into the podcast.
Thanks to John Thornburn

Lisey's Story tour

Posted: November 14, 2006, 23:53

Check out John's site for all the info you need on King's Lisey's Story tour. Both in the US and the UK. You can find it here.

King on BBC4?

Posted: November 14, 2006, 08:57

Seems King might be on the radio on November 19th:

Unconfirmed report that King will be on BBC4's Desert Island Disks on Sunday, November 19th. This programme will likely NOT be archived on the BBC site after it is presented due to rights restrictions.

Thanks to Bev Vincent.

Hear and see King online

Posted: November 13, 2006, 00:26

Here is a site where you can see King's reading and listen to the interview he did at the Battersea Park reading.

Here are some good articles about it.

ABC (Australia)

The Independent

Telegraph

King touring the UK 2006

Posted: November 11, 2006, 21:44

Read all about King’s visit to the UK in November 2006 here. I have collected my experiences and other info you need about the visit in this one place. I hope you enjoy it.

Lilja

Limited paperweight

Posted: November 11, 2006, 20:47

Here are scans of the paperweight that was given out at the publisher party, arranged by King’s UK publisher Hodder & Stoughton, in London. Later I found out that there where only 500 copies done.

Listen to King online

Posted: November 11, 2006, 20:45

Here is a BBC radio interview with King in witch he talks about movie version of The Dark Tower, that there where 3,000 people at the Battersea Reading and what he thinks about the people rushing for an autograph at the same event.

Here is a podcast from King’s Battersea Reading. It’s in three parts and include an interview, King reading from Lisey’s Story and in the final part King answers the questions submitted by fans through Times Online.

King and YouTube

Posted: November 10, 2006, 00:40

King seems to have visited YouTube and here you can see clips of it. Here he talks and here he reads.

Thanks to Idan

Darabont says The Mist might start shooting in Feb.

Posted: November 10, 2006, 00:35

Here is an interview with Frank Darabont in wich he says The Mist might start shooting in February.

Thanks to Mike Cahill and Ari

And one last meeting with the King...

Posted: November 9, 2006, 21:24

The after noon was spent at the ASDA supermarket where King would do a signing. There wheren’t that many people there until about an hour before the signing started but then there where a lot...and I meen A LOT.

I got to meet up with a lot of old and new friends and we had a really good time. At 5PM King entered and the line started to move. When we got to King we where told no cameras where alowed. At first bumed out we soon found out that there where a lady taking photos of us with a polaroidcamera and then giving out the photo as we left. A very good idea!

This time I didn’t say anything to King except “Thanks” and extracted my hand. At the same second he reached for his glass of Coke and there where a second of total confusion. Then he put forward his left hand and I shook that...

Lilja goes to the press conference

Posted: November 9, 2006, 21:22

So, today started with a press conference arranged by the FPA. I was offcourse there in good time and got a front row seat, just about 2 meters from King. There where a photosession for 2 minutes, a Q&A for about 40 minutes and then King signed books (I got the ticket for the Battersea Park reading signed).

I also got to ask King a question and I decided to asked him about the new Bachman book that he mentioned at the reading. He then said that he found it in his basement, that it’s from 1973 and that the title is Blaze. This book has been known to fans for quite a while and it’s nice that King has finally decided to publish it.

No date has been set but King said it would need some updating first so it may be a while...

Lilja meets King...again

Posted: November 9, 2006, 10:02

Yesterday I was at a publisher party, arranged by King’s UK publisher Hodder & Stoughton, in London. And yes, you guessed it, King was there as well and I got a chance to speak with him for a few minutes. Since the conversation was a lot longer then at the signing I can’t recap it all here but I can tell you what we said when I got a second chance to talk to him just as he was leaving.

Lilja: It’s a real honor to finally meet you!

King: It’s an honour to meet you to.

And with that he was of in the night. I was left with a very nice feeling, a copy of Lisey’s Story, a promotional paperweight (they where giving them away at the party) AND a picture of King and me!

Just as I was planning on leaving I ran into Robin Furth and got a VERY nice chat with here. She told me that 3 issues of The Dark Tower comic was already done and that it looks amazing. No one will be disapointed with it, that is for sure.

I also got a chance to talk to a lot of people from Hodder & Stoughton, including King’s proofreader...and it turned out to be an extreamley nice evening.

A new Bachman book? Yes, says King.

Posted: November 8, 2006, 10:14

During the reading at Battersea Park King gave the audience a real surprice. He got a question about if he’ll ever wrier under a pen name again and answered by saying that there are one more Bachman book that he found in the basement. He didn’t say anything about a release date but it’s suposedley written back in 1973.

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