UR
Posted: January 27, 2010, 08:49
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NEWS -
Costello interview
Posted: January 22, 2010, 12:40
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SEE: What is “The Shape”?
Elvis: “The Shape” is the name of a character that I’m portraying in a piece which is being constructed. It’s an unusual form. It’s a sort of a radio play, as it were, except it’ll be on record. It’s a collaboration between John Mellencamp and Stephen King, produced by my friend T-Bone Burnett, and a number of singers, some of whom are friends like Roseanne Cash and people that I’ve recently met through Spectacle like Neko Case, Cheryl Crow, likewise, and Kris Kristofferson. There are actually a number of people that have been on Spectacle but that’s purely, completely coincidental. But we happen to be all characters in this story, and “The Shape” is this sort of demonic, satanic I suppose, demonic rather than satanic, the provocateur character that nobody sees but whispers in everybody’s ear. Typecast again. But it’s interesting to do. I think some people got hold of the wrong end of the stick and imagined it was going to be a Broadway musical, but I think it would be pretty tough to imagine all those people showing up for Broadway.
SEE: A little, yeah.
Elvis: But this is another way to do it, I think it’s an interesting way to do it, get people into the studio and record. It’s kind of like a collage almost of dramatic performances, and a lot of the songs are written in character voices. I’ve written a number of songs where I’m not that person that’s singing, there’s even reprehensible characters in songs where I wouldn’t want to be that person. But here I’ve got a little more licence to go a bit further with that, because it’s somebody else’s character that’s been created and I have to sort of try and bring it to life in some way that made sense to me and I hoped that they liked it. People are trying different things. The record company relationship with artists is less dominant than it used to be. People are able to sort of try some different forms without being worried about losing radio play in Idaho. Nobody cares about that anymore. If there’s a good station in Idaho, then they can have a direct conversation with you. If there isn’t, then you’re not losing anything by doing something that’s interesting to you. It’s probably a good idea to give it a try, see what happens.
Thanks to Bev Vincent
Issue #2 of American Vampire
Posted: January 22, 2010, 12:38
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AMERICAN VAMPIRE #2
On sale APRIL 21 € 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US € MATURE READERS
Written by SCOTT SNYDER AND STEPHEN KING
Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
1:25 variant cover by BERNIE WRIGHTSON
It's been nearly 20 years since notorious outlaw Skinner Sweet was buried on boot hill. But when a group of grave-robbing collectors of Western memorabilia uncover his final resting place, they find much, much more than they bargained for. And: Pearl Jones was attacked and left for dead by a cabal of powerful Hollywood vampires. Now, a mysterious stranger comes calling and Pearl gets a second chance at life - and at revenge.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers.
Thanks to Daniel Taylor
Interview with Vincent
Posted: January 22, 2010, 12:37
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Tommy
Posted: January 19, 2010, 23:53
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Thanks to Ross Warren
Advertising for Stand and DT
Posted: January 17, 2010, 22:14
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Thanks to Bev Vincent
New column
Posted: January 17, 2010, 22:13
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It's not yet online. It is pretty much what you'd expect it'd be about with that title.
Thanks to willowlove
The creative process behind a cover...
Posted: January 15, 2010, 12:35
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The somewhat controversial "Sunpire" (that is to say, Vampires fueled by the sun rather than killed by it) aspects behind Stephen King and Scott Snyder's upcoming Vertigo title "American Vampire" may have some would-be readers wary - especially in lieu of the "Twilight" films' sparkly motifs - but I gotta say, Rafael Albuquerque's art makes me forget all about that noise.
Over at Vertigo's Graphic Content blog, Albuquerque gives readers a rundown on his creative process behind building the cover image for the series' second issue.
It's a pretty interesting look at his approach to composing a striking cover, especially his closing remarks about color choice.
The best part is that, judging from the light sources in the image, fans won't have to worry about the series' fanged protagonist sparkling when the series hits in March.
You can also see more of how the cover was created here.
My thoughts
Posted: January 15, 2010, 00:49
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Here are my thought about issue #3 of The Road of Trials.Audio clip
Posted: January 15, 2010, 00:03
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New cover
Posted: January 14, 2010, 23:58
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Here is another cover for American Vampire.UR on audio
Posted: January 8, 2010, 00:51
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On February 12 UR will be released on audio and the narrator is Holter Graham.Top 10
Posted: January 7, 2010, 01:03
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Thanks to willowlove
The result is in...
Posted: January 7, 2010, 01:03
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The voting closed at the end of the day on December 31st. The votes were 5,861 for Doctor Sleep and 5,812 for the new Dark Tower. I'll be letting Steve know the results but the final decision for which one gets written first is still up to his muse. He's working on another book at the moment (you know the drill--no, I can't say anything more about it until he gives the thumbs up) so it won't get started right away in any case.
Thanks to Bev Vincent.
Hear King
Posted: January 7, 2010, 00:55
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Here is a clip from Shooter Jennings album Black Ribbons and it begins with King narrating.The album is released on March 10.
King to narrate
Posted: January 6, 2010, 20:49
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This interesting info surfaced on the Net today.JENNINGS LANDS AUTHOR KING FOR NEW ALBUM
Rocker SHOOTER JENNINGS has found a thrilling narrator for his new concept album BLACK RIBBONS - best-selling horror author STEPHEN KING.
The novelist plays the voice of Will O' The Wisp, a radio talk-show host being phased out due to government censorship.
He talks of a doomsday future for America in between playing the music of Jennings' band, Hierophant.
The pair has yet to meet, but Jennings insists the collaboration has proved to be a success.
He says, "Once the idea of using him popped in my head, it kind of stayed and never varied. I wrote a script and I sent it to him, and then he took that and he rewrote it and changed it and added quite a lot of great stuff, so at the end of the day, that part of it was a collaboration. He was supportive of what I'd written and liked the voice that I had given the character. I sent it to him and a couple of weeks later, I had a package at my doorstep with a CD, a typed-out transcript and a picture of him doing it."
New Dollar Baby
Posted: January 5, 2010, 09:45
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The official site can be found at http://www.survivortypefilm.com and even though there isn't much there now they plan to have a production blog up on the site after the script is complete.
Lilja's Library in Rue Morgue
Posted: January 2, 2010, 22:30
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In issue #96 of Rue Morgue there is a review of my upcoming book. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a copy yet so if anyone has one and could scan the review for me, please mail me.
King's top 10
Posted: January 2, 2010, 22:26
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Thanks to Sonia Rodríguez Riveiro and herbertwest
I made it...
Posted: January 2, 2010, 02:08
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Read UR on your PC
Posted: December 30, 2009, 19:52
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kindle to download UR. It can now be bought online, and read on the computer.
Go here to get the software.
Thanks to herbertwest
Talisman comic in hardback
Posted: December 30, 2009, 19:50
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Thanks to Donovan Maguigan
New review of my book
Posted: December 28, 2009, 20:11
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Review
Posted: December 27, 2009, 23:50
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Here is my review of issue #2 of The Road of Trials.Review
Posted: December 27, 2009, 23:47
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Here is my review of issue #6 of Fall of Gilead.News about IT
Posted: December 24, 2009, 23:42
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According to Producer Dan Lin, writer Dave Kajganich is expected to turn in a draft of his script for It over Christmas.
Thanks to Bev Vincent.
Straub on Talisman 3
Posted: December 24, 2009, 23:41
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And for those who care, no worries. In about a year SK and I will begin planning a new book.
Thanks to Bev Vincent
Scarecrow Joe McClatchy revealed...
Posted: December 24, 2009, 23:40
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Stephen King's Battleground
Posted: December 21, 2009, 08:51
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Stephen King's Battleground
Set for Publication Fall 2010
A definitive collection of Stephen King’s classic short story with which was adapted for television by Richard Christian Matheson. We start with King’s short story and then move to R.C. Matheson’s script for the opening episode of “Nightmares and Dreamscapes”, which starred William Hurt and was directed by Brian Henson. Henson will provide storyboards used for the episode which won two Emmy awards. We will have further details as to whom will be contributing material to this unique collection in early 2010.
We will price the book once we have the full contents and those providing tributes.
Taking Orders January 1, 2010
You can also check out photos from the filming of the episode here.
Thanks to Marco Lammers
Cover
Posted: December 21, 2009, 07:28
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Here is the cover for the upcoming cover American Vampire.Thanks to Jeremy Guerineau
Book of the month
Posted: December 18, 2009, 23:45
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In the new issue of Fangoria (issue #289) you can find King's essay called What’s Scary but what I didn't know until tonight is that in that very same issue Fangoria selects my upcoming book, Lilja's Library: The World of Stephen King as their "Book of the Month". How about that?Tommy, a new poem
Posted: December 18, 2009, 23:33
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Details:
STEPHEN KING--In his latest poem, Tommy, the horror master delivers an eerie yet touching reminiscence of childhood friendships and the ways innocence and experience intertwine.
Thanks to willowlove
King's top 10
Posted: December 18, 2009, 23:25
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Thanks to Bev Vincent
King on Colbert
Posted: December 18, 2009, 23:20
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Big update on Ghost Brothers...
Posted: December 15, 2009, 21:42
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John Mellencamp has virtually completed recording and “assembling” the “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” musical theater collaboration with Stephen King.
John and King have edited the initial three-hour program down to two hours and 10 minutes—with a bit more editing still to come before producer T-Bone Burnett completes the tracks. When finished, the recording will be available in a novel book package containing the full text, two discs featuring the entire production of the spoken word script and songs performed by the cast, and a third CD of the songs only.
The story involves domestic turmoil, and is played by a stellar cast led by Kris Kristofferson, in the role of Joe, the father, and Elvis Costello, as the satanic character The Shape. Rosanne Cash plays Monique, the mother, with the sons enacted by Will Daily (Frank), Dave Alvin (Jack), Alvin’s real-life brother Phil Alvin (Andy) and John (Drake).
Sheryl Crow stars as Jenna and Neko Case is Anna, with boxing legend Joe Frazier playing caretaker Dan Coker and Stephen King himself in the role of Uncle Steve. The narrator is “24” star Glenn Morshower.
John stressed that the three-disc package is not a traditional audio book, but offers an experience more akin to listening to an old radio show with music; he further emphasized the challenge inherent in making such a project work.
And this was added (together with the text abow) on John's official site.
“It’s hard enough to make a play with music work—even when you can see the actors singing,” he said. “But here we have something that’s become way out of fashion: An audio program that allows the listener the opportunity to use his or her imagination! We live in the video world now, where everything is spoonfed for us and shown to us—so that it’s become quite an effort to fully involve the listener. So we’ve tried to make the listeners part of the process: Their imagination comes into play in the same way they read a book—or the way they listened to records before music videos came along. That’s what makes this so different—holding the listener’s attention while the songs are being sung, while engaging them with the story and dialog. It’s very complicated.”
John characterized the music as “down-home,” with the earthiness and feeling of the acoustic folk-country blues of the 1930s. He hopes to have the book/CD set out before the musical opens next September at Atlanta’s Alliance Theater.
Eyes of the Dragon photos
Posted: December 15, 2009, 00:32
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Thanks to Herbert West
King helps the troops
Posted: December 15, 2009, 00:23
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Read more about it here.
Thanks to everyone that told me aobut this...and you where many.
More Under the Dome
Posted: December 10, 2009, 22:37
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Under the Dome has been out for a while but it’s not forgotten. I have finished the audio version of it and you can read my thoughts about it here . I also got to do an interview with its narrator Raúl Esparza and you can read that one here .Also, if you haven’t already bought the book on audio, you can do that by following these links:
Audio CD
MP3
If you prefer to download it you can so that as well. Some of the places you can go to do that is itunes and Audible.com
My review of Knowing Darkness
Posted: December 9, 2009, 11:43
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Here are my review of Knowing Darkness - Artists Inspired by Stephen King , the biggest book I have ever seen.King interview
Posted: December 8, 2009, 00:25
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Thanks to George Beahm
And the BIG winner is...
Posted: December 8, 2009, 00:22
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Read the complete text
Discordia goes live today
Posted: December 8, 2009, 00:12
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Discordia Goes Live
Posted on: 12.7.09
Chapter One of Discordia is now available on StephenKing.com! Be sure to check out the much anticipated Interactive Experience based on the Dark Tower Series.
With detailed 3D artwork by Brian Stark,, fantastic illustrations by Michael Whelan and retrospective text by Robin Furth, Discordia is sure to please both the die hard DT fans as well as the uninitiated. Cheers! And happy holidays from StephenKing.com.
Launch Discordia.
Preview of issue #1 of The Battle of Jericho Hill
Posted: December 7, 2009, 23:05
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Thanks to Sebastian Rahm
No King on Colbert today
Posted: December 7, 2009, 23:03
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As mentioned, the scheduling is subject to change and we've been informed that Stephen's appearance will not be airing tonight but we don't yet have an alternate air date. As soon as we do, we will be sure to post it.
King and Colbert
Posted: December 3, 2009, 23:51
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Thanks to Bev Vincent
Two Talisman covers
Posted: December 3, 2009, 23:47
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Here are the covers for issue #3 and #4 for The Roads of Trails
Thanks to Herbert West
13 episodes of Haven ordered
Posted: December 1, 2009, 07:56
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Haven centers on a spooky town in Maine where cursed folk live normal lives in exile. When those curses start returning, FBI agent Audrey Parker is brought in to keep supernatural forces at bay—while trying to unravel the mysteries of Haven.
Scott Shepherd is the show runner and serves as executive producer along with Lloyd Segan and Shawn Piller. All were producers of USA's much-loved and much-missed The Dead Zone, which ran for six seasons and went off the air in 2008.
Sam Ernst and Jim Dunn are writing the pilot and will also serve as executive producers.
The show will air sometime next year.
Below is the full announcement:
Read the complete text
Thanks to Al Mattice
Vote for the next book
Posted: December 1, 2009, 07:51
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Steve has asked for your input as to what book he should write next. To cast your vote for either a new Dark Tower book or a sequel to The Shining, please visit this thread and our home page.
Steve asked me to post this message:
Hey, you guys--I saw a lot of you Constant Readers while I was touring for Under the Dome, and I must say you're looking good. Thanks for turning out in such numbers, and thanks for all the nice things you've said about Under the Dome. There'll be another book next year. It's a good one, I think, but that's not why I'm writing. I mentioned two potential projects while I was on the road, one a new Mid-World book (not directly about Roland Deschain, but yes, he and his friend Cuthbert are in it, hunting a skin-man, which are what werewolves are called in that lost kingdom) and a sequel to The Shining called Doctor Sleep. Are you interested in reading either of these? If so, which one turns your dials more? Ms. Mod will be counting your votes (and of course it all means nothing if the muse doesn't speak). Meanwhile, thanks again for 2009.
Talk about a hard decision to make! However, which ever book you want, make sure to cast your vote.
Thanks to John Hanic
Second trailer for Discordia
Posted: November 30, 2009, 23:57
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Thanks to Ari
UK limited Under the Dome
Posted: November 30, 2009, 13:35
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Here are some photos of the UK collector's set of Under The Dome. And to quote from the slipcase "Limited edition book signed by the author with deluxe binding, slipcase. coloured endpapers and a set of 27 trading cards."
The prize is £100 and it is limited to 500 copies reference Hatchards in London.
Thanks to John Ransome
