The story is set "in a future America" according to the first sentence on the original paperback.
The story is set "in a future America" according to the first sentence on the original paperback.
Sorry, I meant on the cover.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_L...n%2C_Long_Walk
If it reads "..all-too-near future..." then I would argue that the story is always intended to be in the reader's future regardless of when read. So you could argue (today) this story takes place in the 2030's. This avoids the embarrassment of 2015 rolling around without flying cars, if you catch my drift. Its been 35ish years since I read it, so don't remember how much detail on the year was given.
Also, it seems to reason that a races population will not be evenly distributed, so if one member of a race is in a diner it is reasonable to expect more.
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Fairy Tale UK S/L
It takes place in a world that has an April 31 -- which is mentioned three times.
Author of The Road to the Dark Tower, Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences and The Dark Tower Companion. Co-editor with Stephen King of the anthology Flight or Fright.
That's the kind of quality content I'm here for.
Just recieved Dune: Messiah! This is going to be a fantastic set...
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I am not adding many books to my collection anymore but did pick up the new edition of The Long Walk. Beautiful production with really nice dimensions and weight. I think the 500 copies will vanish into permanent collection pretty quickly. So glad I picked it up.
The front page won't let me click on Lets Go Play at the Adams and I can't find it anywhere else on the site. Not a huge problem, just wanted a look
A hound will die for you, but never lie to you. And he'll look you straight in the face.
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I agree. It's the book of the year for me so far. Adding to the gorgeous production details is the importance of the work itself, in King's canon: his first novel (proper) written, and- still one of his best. The CP edition is an important book on anyone's shelf. Hope he gets to do more.
I tend to persevere in my impatience.
Eastasia has always taught college students to feel pride or shame according to their race.
...with several years being the earliest for a return on investment! That said, I don't think anyone expected the complete and utter mismanagement of The Doubleday Years. Pandemic or not, totally unacceptable. CD should have worked out an arrangement with Brian to finish them. Had that been the case The Stand and Pet Semetary would likely be on our shelves by now.
Last edited by Ben Mears; 09-14-2023 at 11:42 AM.
Unsigned Club Dumas are up for sale
Looking for FAB8 CD Number 439
Camelot has signed copies of The Dumas Club.