The shining was released in 1977 and was adapted into a stanley kubrick film in 1980, starring jack nicholson, danny lloyd, and shelley duvall. Initially, he told the times in 1998, he conceived of the book as a. So i threw it away, he recounted in his book on writing. May 28, 20 the more carny it got, the better i liked it, king says of his new thriller, joyland. In our recent interview with stephen king, we asked the author to name the best book he ever wrote. Oct 30, 2019 anna is a writer, mom, crafter, and movie buff.
Apr 08, 2020 stephen king on growing up, believing in god and getting scared fresh air. Dec 31, 2019 for the most part though, king allows his stories to rest in peace once completed, with the major exception being the longrunning dark tower saga of novels. The book, the shining, is a literary masterpiece written by stephen king. Stephen kings shining sequel, doctor sleep the new.
Aug 15, 2018 a stephen king wikia notes that in kings novel, the stand, mother abigail receives prophecies from god and describes the power as the shining lamp of god, and sometimes just calling it the. As the offseason caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, hell have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his. Stephen king is a prolific american author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels. Stephen kings unfortunate sequel to the shining will become a movie written by akiva goldsman theres a lot of bad news here. Sep 28, 2011 thirtyfour years after publishing the heartstopping horror novel, the shining, author stephen king is brewing up the classic books sequel.
Donald trump was still months away from being elected president when stephen king began writing his new novel. In the authors note to doctor sleep, his fantastic new sequel to that classic horror tale, king expresses his. Thirtytwo years after stephen kings third novel, the shining, was published, the prolific horror. Flanagan refused to write and direct doctor sleep without kings blessing. How the doctor sleep movie changed stephen kings book to. We rank it number one because its in many ways the ideal king novel, the novel scientists would create if they sought to grow a king. Stephen king is writing a sequel to the shining called dr. Stephen king s postapocalyptic horror classic the stand had been adapted for television before with the 1994 abc miniseries. Stephen king brings back son of the shining in sequel.
How involved was stephen king with the movie sequel to the shining. In the authors note that accompanies doctor sleep, stephen king explains some of the obstacles he faced in writing this followup to the shining. But when an insidious supernatural force edges its way into the case, it leads a seasoned cop. King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts. Years ago, the haunting of the overlook hotel nearly broke young dan torrances sanity, as his paranormal gift known as the shining opened. Every single stephen king book, ranked from worst to best. Years ago, the haunting of the overlook hotel nearly broke young dan torrances sanity, as his paranormal gift known as the shining opened a. I thought of that experience last week while reading doctor sleep, stephen kings new sequel to the shining. Stephen king explains why shining sequel doctor sleep. For the most part though, king allows his stories to rest in peace once completed, with the major exception being the longrunning dark tower saga of novels. Probably he does have a sequel to the shining coming out in.
Stephens new short story appears in the march 2020 edition of harpers. Born from a bad dream experienced during a onenight stay at a colorado hotel that was closing for the season, the shining is the first book stephen king wrote from a. Stephen king is a very recognizable name in the genre of horror fiction, though not all of his books fall into this category. The shining is a gothic horror novel by stephen king, first published in 1977.
Doctor sleep is stephen kings sequel to the shining. Nov 05, 2014 in our recent interview with stephen king, we asked the author to name the best book he ever wrote. The book reached the first position on the new york times best seller list for print and ebook fiction combined, hardcover fiction, and ebook fiction. King was inspired to write the shining after staying a night at the stanley hotel in estes park, colorado. Whether you read king s book or saw stanley kubricks 1980 cinematic interpretation of it which stephen king has never endorsed, chances are the shining ranks high on your list of most terrifying things ever. According to the torontoist, the 62yearold novelist was at the canon theater in toronto last week, treating fans to. Buy doctor sleep shining book 2 by king, stephen from amazons fiction books. The shining centers on the life of jack torrance, an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a. But cbs all access upcoming limited series the stand will. More than 30 years after stephen king terrified us with the shining, hes written a sequel, drawing on his alcoholism and a neardeath. Mike flanagans pitch for doctor sleep was to adapt kings novel and. Too scary, even for me, stephen king told a fan asking about an it sequel on reddit today. Stephen king has revealed that he has started work on a sequel to his book the shining the 1977 novel was adapted for the big screen three years later, directed by.
Jack torrances new job at the overlook hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. When writer and director mike flanagan got the green light to adapt stephen kings 20 novel doctor sleep, he found himself in a unique situation. Nov 08, 2019 the film is an adaptation of stephen kings 20 novel, which is itself a sequel to his 1977 classic the shining. Sep 19, 20 when stephen king published his third novel, the shining, in 1977, he was a writer with a lot on his mind. Oct 11, 20 i thought of that experience last week while reading doctor sleep, stephen kings new sequel to the shining. Im so glad that stephen king was moved to write dannys book, that i got to. Sep 24, 20 stephen king is the author of more than 50 books, including the shining, carrie and the dark tower series.
Her favorites are horror movies and horror stories, thanks to some inspiring parents. Stephen kings shining sequel doctor sleep gets spooky final trailer stephen kings the shining sequel releases in november by dan auty on. Sep 01, 2019 donald trump was still months away from being elected president when stephen king began writing his new novel. Whether you read kings book or saw stanley kubricks 1980 cinematic interpretation of it which stephen king has never endorsed, chances are the shining ranks high on your list of most terrifying things ever. Oct 02, 2017 born from a bad dream experienced during a onenight stay at a colorado hotel that was closing for the season, the shining is the first book stephen king wrote from a position of financial. How the doctor sleep movie changed stephen kings book. In the authors note to doctor sleep, his fantastic new sequel to that classic horror tale, king expresses his bafflement with stanley kubrick. Stephen kings shining sequel doctor sleep gets spooky.
Sep 21, 20 more than 30 years after stephen king first terrified readers with the shining, hes written a sequel, drawing on his alcoholism and a neardeath experience. Eclipsed perhaps only by its 1980 film adaptation, the novel is one of the most popular and enduring horror stories of all time. The shining is two stories, both the same, but somehow very different. Kings new novel might have come straight out of that basement library. Doctor sleep won the 20 bram stoker award for best novel the novel was adapted into a film of the same name, which was. Every stephen king reader has a favorite tale or series, from christine to cujo. Stephen king writing shining sequel about psychics. The legendary novelist, who was rumored to be penning the sequel in 2009, confirmed on his website monday that hes indeed working on a continuation of the chilling book on spirits, psychic. Just six years later, that tale is getting the cinematic treatment under the direction of mike. Stephen king returns to the characters and territory of one of his. Stephen kings postapocalyptic horror classic the stand had been adapted for television before with the 1994 abc miniseries. May 28, 20 the more carny it got, the better i liked it. Years ago, the haunting of the overlook hotel nearly broke young dan torrances sanity, as his paranormal gift known as the shining opened a door.
Stephen king explains why shining sequel doctor sleep needed. The shining is a horror novel by american author stephen king. Thirtyfour years after publishing the heartstopping horror novel, the shining, author stephen king is brewing up the classic books sequel. Jun 22, 2012 the shining is two stories, both the same, but somehow very different. His writing is very popular, and his books are in high demand. Doctor sleep picks up the story of danny, the little boy with psychointuitive powers from stephen kings 1977 novel the shining. Sep 16, 20 in the authors note that accompanies doctor sleep, stephen king explains some of the obstacles he faced in writing this followup to the shining.
But the institute out september 10th and centered on a 12yearold boy stolen. Stephen king is writing a sequel to his cult classic the shining. In 2011, king posted an update confirming that doctor sleep was in the works and that the plot included a traveling. In 20, stephen king published doctor sleep, the direct sequel to his beloved 1977 novel the shining.
One book that did finally get a sequel from king was the shining, although it was a very different story than its progenitor, and took place decades later. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I woke up with a tremendous jerk, sweating all over, within an inch of falling out of bed. More than 30 years after stephen king first terrified readers with the shining, hes written a sequel, drawing on his alcoholism and a neardeath experience. A sequel, titled doctor sleep, was published in 20. In the meantime the author kept writing books, many of which again were translated to powerful movies, such as christine, and the dead zone starring christopher walken.
Without a moments hesitation he went with liseys story, a 2006 novel about a woman coping with. The movie, the shining, is a cinematic masterpiece directed by stanley kubrick. I got up, lit a cigarette, sat in the chair looking out the window at the rockies, and by the time the cigarette was done, i had the bones of the book firmly set in my mind. The setting and characters are influenced by king s personal experiences, including both his visit to the. When stephen king published his third novel, the shining, in 1977, he was a writer with a lot on his mind. More than 30 years after stephen king terrified us with the shining, hes written a sequel, drawing on his alcoholism and a neardeath experience. Before doctor sleep was a critically acclaimed movie, it was a book by stephen king, and heres why the legendary author decided to write it. A stephen king wikia notes that in kings novel, the stand, mother abigail receives prophecies from god and describes the power as the shining lamp of. Shane leonardcourtesy of scribner on why alcoholism plays such an important role in. Stephen king is the author of more than 50 books, including the shining, carrie and the dark tower series. The film is an adaptation of stephen kings 20 novel, which is itself a sequel to his 1977 classic the shining. Stephen king is considering writing a shining sequel. The shining by stephen king meet your next favorite book. Stephen king rejected doctor sleep pitch to recreate kubrick.
Oct 17, 20 whether you read kings book or saw stanley kubricks 1980 cinematic interpretation of it which stephen king has never endorsed, chances are the shining ranks high on your list of most terrifying things ever. I firmly believe this is the best duology ever written. Published in 1977, it is king s third published novel and first hardback bestseller. A sequel, titled doctor sleep, was published in 20 summary.
Stephen king has never kept it secret that he dislikes kubricks the. Buy doctor sleep by stephen king from amazons fiction books store. Stephen king on growing up, believing in god and getting scared fresh air. But cbs all access upcoming limited series the stand will bring a. Sep 22, 20 doctor sleep picks up the story of danny, the little boy with psychointuitive powers from stephen kings 1977 novel the shining. Stephen kings unfortunate sequel to the shining will.
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