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Posted: January 2, 2012, 17:33
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NEWS -
King enters 2012 as #1
Posted: January 1, 2012, 03:00
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Not only has 11/22/63 proven a critical success, it also seems to be King's most popular novel since 1998's Bag of Bones.
Whether it's due to variance in King's popularity or the shifting attitudes of the book-buying public in general, in recent years, King's hardcovers have been hitting the New York Times Bestseller List high and then falling down (and off) rapidly. Not so with 11/22/63. It debuted at #1 - never an oddity for King - then dropped to #2 for three successive weeks as new books by James Patterson, Janet Evanovich, and Michael Connelly each smashed in at #1 ... and fell. In its fifth week, King's time travel novel shot back up to #1, making the first King hardcover to drop from the top spot and then reclaim it since 1990's The Stand. For the last three weeks, it has held fast to #1, making it King's longest stay at #1 since Dolores Claiborne's seven-week run in 1992/93.
The critics have been very kind to this book, and with good reason, but it's really gratifying that in his fifth decade of publishing books, King is just as popular as ever, if not more so. The reading audience is changing, but they still love Stephen King. That's pretty amazing.
Thanks to Kevin Quigley
6 Goals for 2012
Posted: January 1, 2012, 01:15
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Goal 1) I hope to do at least 5 cool interviews for you. Don’t know who yet but I have my sight set on some specific people…
Goal 2) I hope to have at least 7 new cool contests for you during 2012.
Goal 3) I hope to get at least 15,000 followers on facebook. I know it’s a lot (twice what I have today) but you have to set your sights high, right?
Goal 4) I hope to get 3,000 followers on twitter. Might be harder than goal 3.
Goal 5) I will keep reporting the latest on King for you and hopefully deliver what you want when you want it.
Goal 6) Finally get the new section at Lilja’s Library up and running. I can’t say what it is yet but it has to do with movie props…
OK, those are my 6 goals for 2012. Goal 3 and 4 might seem to be more for me than for you but I have experienced that the more followers you have, the easier it is to get people’s attention and if you get that it’s easier to get contest, interviews and news which you then can enjoy on the site. So, what do you say? Are my goals realistic? Is there a goal you’re missing? I will do my best to fulfill them and I hope you will be around to share them with me.
Best
Lilja
Time to order IT!
Posted: December 31, 2011, 01:00
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I just got this info in a mail from Cemetery Dance. It: The 25th Anniversary Special Limited Edition by Stephen King
All of the preorders for the Gift Edition and Limited Edition of It: The 25th Anniversary Special Limited Edition by Stephen King have been shipped, with the exception of a few that are still waiting on payments.
Please note: another 250 orders for the Gift Edition have come in since we started shipping, so you may not want to wait around to place your order if you were on the fence. We'll have a better idea of how many copies we have left after we finish our year-end inventory, but the book is now being featured on Stephen King's website, so don't wait to place your order!
So, if you want a copy, order now! And if you still aren't sure, here is an essay about how IT happened by King himself.
Stephen King’s Battleground: The Book
Posted: December 31, 2011, 00:30
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This is how the book is described on Gauntlet’s website:
A definitive collection of Stephen King’s classic short story with which was adapted for television by Richard Christian Matheson. We start with King’s short story and then move to R.C. Matheson’s script for the opening episode of “Nightmares and Dreamscapes”, which starred William Hurt and was directed by Brian Henson. Henson will provide storyboards used for the episode which won two Emmy awards.
Those contributing include:
- Director Brian Henson
- Executive Producer Bill Haber
- Jeff Beal, who won an Emmy for his score for Battleground
- Actor William Hurt
- Michael Wright, Executive Vice President and Director of programming for TNT
- Visual Effects director Sam Nicholson
- Producer Jeff Hayes
- Lee Romaire, Special Makeup and Effects Designer
Editing the book is Richard Christian Matheson, who also wrote the screenplay for the episode.
You can check out some pretty cool photos of the make-up effects here and I’m extremely happy to say that one of those green helmets in included in my personal collection.
You Can't Always Get What You Want
Posted: December 30, 2011, 23:44
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Thanks to Paul Taylor
King books during 2012
Posted: December 30, 2011, 18:37
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Mile 81 (January 10)
The Stand (audio) (February 14)
The Wind Through the Keyhole (April 24)
Stationary Bike (June 5)
Win a copy of 'Salem's Lot
Posted: December 29, 2011, 00:00
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Read the complete text
A great documentary
Posted: December 28, 2011, 23:44
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I was lucky to get a copy of this documentary about KNB EFX Group called Nightmare Factory the other day (review coming along with my interview with Greg Nicotero who is one of the founders of KNB). I watched it today and what can I say? It’s a great 90 minutes documentary that everyone interested in special effects should watch. So far it’s only been aired on the movie network in Canada but I truly hope that all of you will get the chance to see it. Yes, it is that great.
King's Mile 81 on audio
Posted: December 28, 2011, 12:11
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Interview with Mick Garris
Posted: December 28, 2011, 00:43
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Fox reports about Ghost Brothers
Posted: December 27, 2011, 00:34
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Rage Against the Night
Posted: December 26, 2011, 22:35
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At only $3.99 for Kindle, check it out. Hard copies available in January. Other e-readers shortly
Order and check out the first pages here.
Scribners cover for Wind Through the Keyhole
Posted: December 23, 2011, 00:37
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Today, just a few days after Grant released their cover for The Wind Through the Keyhole, Scribner has released their cover. You can see a bigger version of it and the full artwork over at King's official site.And if you want to pre-order, you can do so here:
Hardcover
eBook
Audio book
The Stand on Audio in February
Posted: December 21, 2011, 15:58
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Random House Audio will be releasing the long-awaited unedited audiobook edition of The Stand which will be read by Grover Gardner. The exact date of publication has not yet been determined, but is tentatively scheduled to be on February 14, 2012. The recording will be released for purchase digitally by Audible.com and iTunes and available in the library market on CD.
Exclusive look at early 'working version' of WTTK
Posted: December 19, 2011, 23:36
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Donald M. Grant sent me an exclusive early 'working version' of the cover for The Wind Through the Keyhole. Most of the cover is the same but notice the look of "The Dark Tower:" text. Which one do you like the best? Let me know in the comments fields.Compare the covers side by side here
Interview with cast members of Ghose Brothers
Posted: December 19, 2011, 23:21
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Original ending of 11/22/63
Posted: December 19, 2011, 23:18
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I've read both of them and have been meaning to ask him if he would consider putting the first version on the site so people could compare. He told me he'd changed it because Joe had seen some problems with the way the first one was written but I don't know with 100% certainty whether Joe gave him specific ideas for the rewrite.
And then…
I was able to ask Steve about this, so here's his answer. Joe only told him that Jake had to meet Sadie again when she was an old lady but how that happened was completely Steve's idea so what we've read in the book was all Steve's writing based on Joe's suggestion to have Jake see Sadie one more time . He also told me it would be okay to put up the original version of the ending but I need to wait at least a month before doing so to give more people the chance to read it as published.
So, keep checking King’s site for that original ending to pop up.
Thanks to Pablo.
Excerpt from Wind Through the Keyhole
Posted: December 19, 2011, 15:42
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Cover of Grant's Wind Through the Keyhole
Posted: December 19, 2011, 15:24
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Here is what we have been waiting for. The Donald M Grant cover for The Wind Through The Keyhole. Grant is also starting to take orders for this one today so head over to their site for more info if you’re interested in getting a copy.
Please let me know what you think of the cover in the comment filed.
King on McBain
Posted: December 19, 2011, 12:58
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Thanks to Scott Nicholson
And the winner is...
Posted: December 19, 2011, 11:19
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Question 1: Has Lilja’s Library appeared in The Stand and if so, how?
Answer 1: Yes, one of the store signs says Liljas Library.
Question 2: Do King have a cameo in The Stand?
Answer 2: Yes, as a standing in for Whitney
Question 3: How many single issues will there be of The Stand once it’s done (only counting regular issues)?
Answer 3: 31 issues
Question 4: Who is the colorist on The Stand?
Answer 4: Laura Martin
Question 5: What was the name of the first story arc of The Stand?
Answer 5: Captain Trips
And now, the winner is…Hans von Wirth in Germany! Congratulations!
Pre-order Bag of Bones on DVD
Posted: December 18, 2011, 15:30
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Amazon.com has started taking pre-orders for Bag of Bones on DVD. No release date seems to have been set yet though. Pre-order your copy here.Thanks to James Angel Fire
King keeps people warm
Posted: December 17, 2011, 13:42
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Thanks to Audrey*
King Cast
Posted: December 17, 2011, 13:42
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And...what would you save from your King collection if you could only pick one item? Comment below.
King in Alpharetta
Posted: December 17, 2011, 13:38
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Rerun of Bag of Bones
Posted: December 16, 2011, 23:05
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Friday 12/17 starting at 7 pm (Central)
Friday 12/17 starting at 11 pm
Sunday 12/18 starting at noon
Sunday 12/25 starting at noon
Monday 12/26 starting at 8 a.m.
Thanks to Herbert West
Press conference for Ghost Brothers
Posted: December 16, 2011, 23:03
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Audio excerpt from Mile 81
Posted: December 16, 2011, 00:26
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Mile 81 is released as an audio book on January 10, 2012 and here is an excerpt from it. And you can pre-order it here today.
1 month until sesaon 2 of Being Human
Posted: December 16, 2011, 00:18
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King #2 on Simpsonlist
Posted: December 15, 2011, 14:07
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Here is an interesting article called 10 Famous Authors Featured on the Simpsons. King is on second place on the list.
Update on Creepshow figures
Posted: December 15, 2011, 10:39
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Head over to Shrunken Head Studios for a look at the progress of the Creepshow characters.
Gift and Limited edition of IT
Posted: December 14, 2011, 22:50
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Thanks for the support!
Posted: December 14, 2011, 16:05
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Watch Bag of Bones online
Posted: December 14, 2011, 16:04
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Now you can watch Bag of Bones online (if you live in the US). Check it out here.
Thanks to Bev Vincent and Herbert West
Like or follow
Posted: December 14, 2011, 00:23
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My interview with Mick Garris
Posted: December 13, 2011, 09:28
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My interview with Mike Perkins
Posted: December 12, 2011, 23:25
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The last issue of The Stand comic is done so what better time to talk to its illustrator Mike Perkins? Here you can see what he had to say.
King on The Killing
Posted: December 11, 2011, 20:34
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From the 12/16/11 issue of Entertainment Weekly:
Like others, I was dismayed by The Killing’s decline from event television to plain old series television. But even if the destination sucked, the journey was still a pleasure. Ms. [Mireille] Enos was stunningly good as the job-obsessed Linden, and the prickly camaraderie that developed between her and Holder was a joy to watch. Better yet, in The Killing we had a series that showed the true consequences of murder for those left behind. I ended up not caring a whole lot about who killed Rosie Larsen, but I cared a great deal about her grieving family.
Thanks to willowlove
Ghost Brothers in town...
Posted: December 10, 2011, 23:59
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Keep an eye out for amazingly talented "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" cast. They're all here for a workshop and they've been spotted around town at local clubs performing during their down time - Shuler Hensley, Justin Guarini, Kate Ferber, and Dale Watson, just to name a few...
Premier party event for Bag of Bones
Posted: December 9, 2011, 23:53
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Thanks to Ari
Brosnan talks Bag of Bones
Posted: December 9, 2011, 11:21
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Pierce Brosnan, who plays Mike Noonan in Bag of Bones, was Ellen's first guest on Thrusday. They discuss Brosnan's family; wife, kids and house. My favorite part was when his phone rang on live TV.
The clip they showed from Bag Of Bones was great! Brosnan takes a moment to explain the movie theme, saying, "There's something for everyone." Ellen adds, "It's not a feel good movie." !
Asked if he likes scary movies, Brosnan said he does, and then said, "I love Stephen King. He is a dude! He such an amazing story teller."
King's top 20
Posted: December 9, 2011, 08:38
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Thanks to Lou Sytsma
My review of Bag of Bones
Posted: December 9, 2011, 00:12
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Today, the fifth day of Lilja’s Library’s Bag of Bones Week, you can prepare yourself for the premier of Bag of Bones this upcoming Sunday by finding out what I thought about it. Read my review here.And don’t forget to enter the contest for a chance to win a copy of Dark Score Stories. Read more here
Pierce Brosnan visits The Ellen Show
Posted: December 8, 2011, 01:39
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Lilja's Library's Bag of Bones Week: Day 4
Posted: December 8, 2011, 00:01
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Day 4 of Bag of Bones Week here at Lilja’s Library. Today I got a sneak peak at the Sara Tidwell (The Lost Recordings from Stephen King's "Bag of Bones") - EP (released on iTunes on December 11) and you see what I thought about them here.
'Salem's Lot re-issued
Posted: December 7, 2011, 18:58
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Random House is re-issuing ’Salem’s Lot. On December 27 you can get a copy but you can pre-order here today!
Bag of Bones - Behind the Curtain
Posted: December 7, 2011, 18:46
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3 promos for Being Human
Posted: December 7, 2011, 12:40
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Description of Wind Through the Keyhole
Posted: December 7, 2011, 11:33
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The Wind Through the Keyhole
For readers new to Stephen King's epic 7-volume fantasy masterpiece The Dark Tower, The Wind Through the Keyhole is a stand-alone novel, and a wonderful introduction to the series. It is an enchanting Russian doll of a novel, a story within a story within a story, which features both the younger and older Roland Deschain – Mid-World's last gunslinger – on his quest to find the Dark Tower.
For the legions of fans, it is a gift of deeper insight and a chance to discover what happened to Roland and his ka-tet between the time they leave the Emerald City and arrive on the outskirts of Calla Bryn Sturgis.
We join Roland and his ka-tet as a ferocious storm halts their progress along the Path of the Beam. As they shelter from the screaming wind and snapping trees, Roland tells them not just one strange tale, but two – and in doing so sheds fascinating light on his own troubled past.
In his early days as a gunslinger, in the guilt ridden year following his mother's death, Roland is sent by his father to a ranch to investigate a recent slaughter. Here Roland discovers a bloody churn of bootprints, clawed animal tracks, terrible carnage – evidence that the 'skin-man', a shape shifter, is at work. There is only one surviving witness: a brave but terrified boy called Bill Streeter.
Roland, himself only a teenager, calms the boy by reciting a story from the Book of Eld that his mother used to read to him at bedtime, 'The Wind through the Keyhole.' 'A person's never too old for stories,' he says to Bill. 'Man and boy, girl and woman, we live for them.'
And stories like these, they live for us.
