Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life and Influences, by Bev Vincent

[herbertwest]

I spotted this on amazon yesterday :

STEPHEN KING: THE ULTIMATE COMPANION, by Bev Vincent

To be released in september, timed with King's 75th birthday
> Publisher's page (https://www.quarto.com/books/9780760376812/Stephen-King-The-Ultimate-Companion)
> Preorders on amazon (https://amzn.to/3ztLGWM)

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Gee whiz, me and Stephen were born in the same month!

[stroppygoblin]

Bev, does this contain more material than the previous release?

[Bev Vincent]

I'll have more to say about this once it is officially announced but, in brief, yes -- a lot more material.

[stroppygoblin]

I'll have more to say about this once it is officially announced but, in brief, yes -- a lot more material.

Excellent.

[vincent]

I’m very excited about this new companion, and pre-ordered it right away. The previous one has been my constant and much appreciated companion throughout my work on my PhD, I still take it out every couple of days to check things here and there.


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[Ben Mears]

Looking forward to this. Imbedded memorabilia or in sleeves like original edition?

[Bev Vincent]

I'll have more to say once the book has been officially announced.

[Ari_Racing]

This answers my email then :D

Sorry Bev!

[Oy's Night Out]

Exciting news Bev. Looking forward to this.
I've just started reading The Road To The Dark Tower but am pausing until I get around to reading The Gunslinger again before I go too deep.

[Ari_Racing]

It seems we have a cover?

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[Oy's Night Out]

Ooh, that's nice!! Coming in hardcover? :excited:

[herbertwest]

I don't know if it's the scan, but the red on black of Bev's name and the subtitle are hard to read....
But then, I guess that it put the emphasis on King's name, which is likely to be the strategy

[Oy's Night Out]

Bev's name is particularly hard to read! Still, it's a nice subtle cover I think.

[herbertwest]

Bev's name is particularly hard to read! Still, it's a nice subtle cover I think.

IMO, a lighter red would make everything more readable.
Not only Bev's name, but also the subtitle.
Couldnt do any harm to have it all more readable.
But it's maybe just the file

[Bev Vincent]

That's not the final cover.

I'm still awaiting the green light to make an official announcement.

[Bev Vincent]

Announcing - Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of his Work, Life and Influences

Explore the evolution and influences of Stephen King’s body of work over his nearly fifty-year career, and discover how the themes of his writing reflect the changing times and events within his life. Featuring archival photos and documents from King’s personal collection, this chronological history delves into the stories behind how his novels, novellas, short stories, and adaptations came to be.

With critically acclaimed titles that have also been turned into blockbuster sensations like It and Carrie, King’s work has stood the test of time across decades. This history of the writer’s struggles, triumphs, bestsellers, lesser-known stories, collaborations, and more makes the perfect addition to any Stephen King fan’s collection.

Celebrate the beloved author and King of Horror with this informational and entertaining look inside King’s most iconic titles and the culture they have created.

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Format: Hardcover, 240 Pages
ISBN: 978-0-7603-7681-2
Size: 8.27 in x 10.63 in / 210.06 mm x 270.00 mm
Publication date: September 20th, 2022

Available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0760376816/creativepubco-20&tag=theroadtothed-20), at Barnes & Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9780760376812), IndieBound (http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780760376812), BookShop.org (https://bookshop.org/books/isbn/9780760376812), or wherever book are sold.

[Ari_Racing]

Awesome!
Will it include the scans as the first version of SK illustrated companion? I already preordered it anyway! :)

[Ben Mears]

Looking forward to reading this Bev.

[Bev Vincent]

It won't have any detachable media like the first edition (paper costs make that prohibitive, apparently).

It is twice as long as the previous book and covers every one of King's books up to Fairy Tale, not just a select few like the Companion did, although not all in as great a depth. The "form factor" is different (it's about an inch shorter).

[herbertwest]

Can't wait to discover this one :)

[Bev Vincent]

You can see the table of contents here (https://www.bevvincent.com/books/sk-complete/), along with links to pre-order from the various sites. I'm especially pleased that, unlike the SK Illustrated Companion, this is not a B&N exclusive -- it will be available everywhere English is spoken at all bookstores.

[jreitan47]

VERY excited for this one, Bev!

[Bev Vincent]

Thanks!

[CRinVA]

Pre-ordered - can't wait!

[Bev Vincent]

One of my favorite parts of the new book is the Castle Rock and Derry interludes, where I bring together everything known about those two cities.

[Bev Vincent]

The book's publication date has been advanced to September 13.

[Bev Vincent]

For anyone who would like to order a signed/inscribed copy of this book, Village Books, my neighborhood independent bookstore, has a link where you can do that: https://checkout.square.site/buy/2GHDPE6SBXPJMST3NZ7E3PQY

[herbertwest]

Moved to october 18th, apparently !

[Bev Vincent]

Thanks for letting me know. My publisher didn't! It's disappointing that the date is moving this close to when it was supposed to happen, but apparently it's a transportation issue involving boats, trains, trucks and other types of locomotion.

I feel bad for the local bookstore that had a launch day event set up for September 13...

Bev

[Bev Vincent]

Looks like publication date is back to 9/13!

[herbertwest]

Apologies my french (ahah), but bloody hell : make up your mind (the publisher)!

That ends up during my holidays though !


(PS : dumb question... but do you think there is a possibility of getting copies signed by you and king?)

[Bev Vincent]

According to my publicist: "Basically, a pub date is about four weeks from the books arriving at our distribution center. This is so there’s time for retailers and wholesalers to receive the books, and then ship to their customers. So…when it looked like books wouldn’t hit the warehouse until next month, the pubdate changed to October. Apparently books are now arriving"

I can't imagine Steve signing a copy since it's not his book. Copies signed by me can be ordered from our local bookstore, using this link: https://checkout.square.site/buy/2GHDPE6SBXPJMST3NZ7E3PQY If there's an issue with shipping not being accepted, contact https://www.myvillagebooks.com/

[herbertwest]

't was a joke ;)

[Bev Vincent]

It exists.

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[Ben Mears]

Congrats Bev. Looking forward to reading it.

[EXPLORER]

Another MUST HAVE by Bev. Thanks, Looking forward to getting my copy.

[Ari_Racing]

Brilliant book, Bev. Once again, it's a pleasure to read a book from you :)

[herbertwest]

Can't wait to recieve this :)

[Bev Vincent]

Thanks -- I've been very pleased by the response thus far.

[Bev Vincent]

Today is official publication day. I've been told by a reliable source that the first printing is all but sold out from the publisher and a second printing has been ordered, so that's pretty cool news. If you want a first printing, now would be a good time to pick up a copy! Unlike with the SK Illustrated Companion, this book does have a numberline (although it's at the back of the book for some reason), so you'll be able to tell which printing you're getting.

[Roseannebarr]

Today is official publication day. I've been told by a reliable source that the first printing is all but sold out from the publisher and a second printing has been ordered, so that's pretty cool news. If you want a first printing, now would be a good time to pick up a copy! Unlike with the SK Illustrated Companion, this book does have a numberline (although it's at the back of the book for some reason), so you'll be able to tell which printing you're getting.


I ordered a copy, but have to wait for the author event to get it signed. But i forgot when that event is!

[Bev Vincent]

That's not until October -- I may sign copies for the store before then.

[jreitan47]

Well I waited up for the Amazon driver to deliver my copy yesterday but it never came, not it's scheduled for delivery today. Very excited!!

[Bev Vincent]

The Kindle edition (https://amzn.to/3Lfe2Kr) will be released on October 4.

[Randall Flagg]

I ordered mine yesterday morning, and it came at 5PM. A 1st printing, and no damage.

[Bev Vincent]

Second printings probably won't start showing up until at least late Oct / early Nov.

[Bev Vincent]

Translations confirmed: Croatian, Italian, Czech and Spanish, with others possible.

[herbertwest]

Congratulations !

[Br!an]

I ordered a signed copy from Village Books and they just sent me a shipping notice. :dance:

[Bev Vincent]

I’m going in to sign at Village Books on Thursday.

[Br!an]

I’m going in to sign at Village Books on Thursday.

They must be getting ready for you then.

Still time for people to get a signed copy!

[Bev Vincent]

It'll be ongoing -- if people order later, I'll drop by to sign copies.

[Bev Vincent]

For anyone who speaks Croatian - Stephen King – Svemir najčitanijeg pisca današnjice – (Lumen Publishing) – October 31, 2022 – translated by Marko Maras

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[herbertwest]

Wow, that's fast !

[Bev Vincent]

Yes -- and unique. I've never had anything published in Croatian before. The Italian edition should be announced soon, too. Czech and Spanish are slated for next year, with others possible.

[mikeC]

I like how the typewriter looks like Steve smiling.

[Ben Mears]

Finished reading it last night. Well done Bev.

[Bev Vincent]

Thank you -- glad you enjoyed it!

[Bev Vincent]

Entertainment Weekly! The Stephen King Ultimate Companion book: The most interesting things we learned (https://ew.com/books/stephen-king-ultimate-companion-book-most-interesting-facts/)

What was the original title of Salem's Lot? Which of his books does King think should be half the length? How did an accepting an award almost kill the famous author? Read on to find out!

By Clark Collis

The spookiest thing about the just-published Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences is how many fascinating tidbits of information about Stephen King writer Bev Vincent fits into the book, while still leaving space aplenty for archival photos and documents from the Carrie writer's personal collections. You'll have to buy the tome to see the images but you can entertain (and terrify!) your friends with these ten fascinating facts we gleaned from reading Vincent's book.

[harrison ryan]

I just ordered an inscribed copy from Village, looking forward to it! Happy to support an indie bookstore on this one.
I have the B&N Illustrated Companion, fantastic production. What sealed the deal for me is knowing there is plenty of new content in this release. Maybe I will learn something new, and even if I don't, it will be a pleasure to go back over the publication history. As a creative person, how King creates his stories has always been as interesting to me as the stories themselves, sometimes even moreso--I've always been a great lover of his forewords, interviews, etc. that offer glimpses into that process. Hoping to dig even deeper with this release.

[Br!an]

Mine arrived from Village Books with bumped corners. Not well packaged.

Nice signature though, Bev.

[Oy's Night Out]

Ordered from Amazon with a promise of next day delivery here in Australia! Working from home at the moment and hoping they don't show up while I'm in the middle of an online meeting tomorrow!
Looking forward to this Bev. Am going to read it between Gwendy's Final Task and Fairy Tale. Finished Gwendy yesterday :smile:

[harrison ryan]

My ship(ment) has come in! Thanks, Bev.

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[Bev Vincent]

I hope you enjoy it!

[herbertwest]

Still waiting for my copy, I guess I will probably end up getting a second print by now

[harrison ryan]

Still waiting for my copy, I guess I will probably end up getting a second print by now

Don't lose hope yet. I ordered mine near the beginning of October, and there's a "1" in the number line...

[herbertwest]

Coincidentally, I recieved the book this morning and it's a first print :)

[Bev Vincent]

The Italian edition (https://www.amazon.it/Stephen-King-Ediz-illustrata-Vincent/dp/8891836400) will be out next week, November 15.

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[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Mama mia!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I (finally!) started reading this today and so far I like it a lot.
Thanks for mentioning a book I used to own! (But I think there were more than 5 of them)

[Bev Vincent]

Which book was that?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

By the way, on page 80, Del Rey is spelled Del Ray!

OMG!!!!

[Bev Vincent]

By the way, on page 80, Del Rey is spelled Del Ray!

OMG!!!!

Noted.

[Bev Vincent]

https://www.bevvincent.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/German.jpg

Stephen King: Sein Werk, sein Leben, seine Inspiration -- German (Edition Olms); September 15, 2023; 978-3283013226 - translated by Michael Auwers

[Herbie_Marsten]

Hey Bev,

Don't know how I missed this. Looks like it's from last year. I have "The road to the Dark Tower" If I'm buying another Bev V book would this be the one you'd suggest most? Or the first version (with scans) of SK illustrated companion?

Thanks

[Bev Vincent]

Hey Bev,

Don't know how I missed this. Looks like it's from last year. I have "The road to the Dark Tower" If I'm buying another Bev V book would this be the one you'd suggest most? Or the first version (with scans) of SK illustrated companion?

Thanks

The first one is out of print and quite expensive on the secondary market. This one covers all of King's books and includes the text of the original, so that'd be the way to go.

[Herbie_Marsten]

Thanks

[Bev Vincent]

Matt Robinson and I chatted for -- hold onto your hats -- two hours a while back, and that conversation is now up on his Survivor Type podcast. What and who would I take to a desert island? Who would I sacrifice? What would I listen to? Find out here! (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingsizepodcast/episodes/Survivor-Type---Bev-Vincent-e2gm01g)