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

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
> Preorders on amazon

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

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

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

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

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Excellent.

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

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

This answers my email then :D

Sorry Bev!

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.

It seems we have a cover?

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

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

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

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

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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

That's not the final cover.

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

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, at Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, BookShop.org, or wherever book are sold.

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

Looking forward to reading this Bev.

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).

Can't wait to discover this one :)

You can see the table of contents here, 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.

VERY excited for this one, Bev!

Thanks!

Pre-ordered - can't wait!