Stephen King Country

Stephen King Country by George Beahm, published by Running Press in 1999, offers an insightful exploration of the life and influences of the renowned author Stephen King. This first edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into King’s formative years, his rise to prominence in the literary world, and the various locations in Maine that have shaped his work and personal life.
Readers will find a detailed account of King’s connections to specific places in Maine, including Bangor and the University of Maine at Orono, as well as his philanthropic efforts. The narrative also touches on fictional settings inspired by real locations, such as Jerusalem’s Lot and Castle Rock. Additionally, the book examines the impact of King’s work on film adaptations, highlighting the intersection of his literary creations and their cinematic interpretations.
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Introduction: The Making of a King — The Early Years — The Seventies: Publish or Perish — The Eighties: The King of Horror — The Nineties- Upping the Ante — Chapter 1: Maine Born and Bred — Durham — Lisbon Falls — Hermon — North Windham — Bridgton — Orrington — The University of Maine at Orono — Old Town — Chapter 2: Bangor – Stephen’s Kingdome — The William Arnold House — The Shawn Trevor Mansfield Baseball Complex — WZON — Stephen King’s Office — Philtrum Press — Betts Bookstore — The Bangor Public Library — The Bangor Auditorium — The Hoyt’s Cinema — The Bangor International Airport — Chapter 3: Charity Begins at Home-The King’s Philanthropy — Chapter 4: Fictional Maine Haunts — Jerusalem’s Lot — Haven — Derry — Castle Rock — Chapter 5: Terra Incognita-The Road West — Estes Park, Colorado — Gatlin Nebraska — Rock and Roll Heaven, Oregon — Desperation, Nevada — Chapter 6: Silver Screams: Making Movies in Stephen King’s Maine.
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