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The Pop of King: Top tunes of 2007

Posted: December 5, 2007, 08:12

King has a new column (Top tunes of 2007 ) out. Read it here.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Mist drawings

Posted: December 4, 2007, 20:29

Here you can see Bernie Wrightson's drawings used for creating the monsters in The Mist.

Thanks to Troy Model

Duma Key excerpt

Posted: December 4, 2007, 20:23

Here you can read an excerpt from Duma Key and Memory.

Thanks to Paul Poroshin

Duma Key followed by collection

Posted: December 4, 2007, 13:13

It’s now confirmed that King will release a collection after Duma Key. This is what the moderator on the official message board said:

The next book after Duma Key will be a short story collection and most of the recent ones published will be in that.

I also just got confrimation that once the book is out it won't be called Pocket Rockets.

Chuck talks Duma Key

Posted: December 3, 2007, 08:49

King's editor Chuck Verrill talks about Duma Key:

Duma Key: Where It All Began
A Note from Chuck Verrill, the Longtime Editor of Stephen King

In the spring of 2006 Stephen King told me he was working on a Florida story that was beginning to grow on him. "I'm thinking of calling it Duma Key," he offered. I liked the sound of that--the title was like a drumbeat of dread. "You know how Lisey's Story is a story about marriage?" he said. "Sure," I answered. The novel hadn't yet been published, but I knew its story well: Lisey and Scott Landon--what a marriage that was. Then he dropped the other shoe: "I think Duma Key might be my story of divorce."

Pretty soon I received a slim package from a familiar address in Maine. Inside was a short story titled "Memory"--a story of divorce, all right, but set in Minnesota. By the end of the summer, when Tin House published "Memory," Stephen had completed a draft of Duma Key, and it became clear to me how "Memory" and its narrator, Edgar Freemantle, had moved from Minnesota to Florida, and how a story of divorce had turned into something more complex, more strange, and much more terrifying.

If you read the following two texts side by side--"Memory" as it was published by Tin House and the opening chapter of Duma Key in final form--you'll see a writer at work, and how stories can both contract and expand. Whether Duma Key is an expansion of "Memory" or "Memory" a contraction of Duma Key, I can't really say. Can you?

--Chuck Verrill

Thanks to Bev Vincent

German Duma

Posted: December 2, 2007, 01:16

Here us the German edition of Duma Key.

Thanks to Hans von Wirth

Desk calendar 2008

Posted: November 30, 2007, 15:21

It seams there will be a Stephen King desk calendar for 2008 as well. To the right is a picture of the front of it and if anyone out here happens to have an extra that you want to part with, pleas mail
me.

King in Diary of the Dead

Posted: November 30, 2007, 00:18

King has a voice part in Diary of the Dead:

GEORGE A. ROMERO'S DIARY OF THE DEAD / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: George A. Romero)— When a group of film students making an indie horror film find themselves trapped in a world being consumed by flesh-eating zombies, they cleverly switch gears and use the camera to document the world crumbling around them. Cast: Nick Alachiotis, Matt Birman, George Buza, Wes Craven, Stephen King, Quentin Tarantino, Guillermo del Toro. U.S. Premiere

King's part is in this movie is a voice over as a news reader.

Thanks to Bev Vincent & Neil Jarvis

Mist Storyboards

Posted: November 30, 2007, 00:11

Fangoria.com has obtained the exclusive storyboard art from The Mist. They are done by artist Pete Von Sholly.

For more, see here.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

More Colorado Kid TV

Posted: November 30, 2007, 00:10

Here are more info about the possible TV series based on The Colorado Kid:

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GUY
by Lynette Rice

While the strike could throw a wrench into all current development, ABC has a provocative new drama in the works that's loosely based on Stephen King's 2005 mystery novel The Colorado Kid. The author and EW columnist describes the script, from The Dead Zone's Sam Ernst and Jim Dunn, as "closer to The X-Files than Supernatural." King will have a small stake in the show (currently dubbed Sanctuary) should it go to series, "but it's not something that keeps me up nights, the way Kingdom Hospital did."

Thanks to willowlove

My review of The Mist

Posted: November 29, 2007, 00:14

Here is my review of The Mist.

The Colorado Kid on TV?

Posted: November 27, 2007, 23:15

There seams to be info in the last issue of Entertainment Weekly (with J.K. Rowling on the cover as Entertainer of the Year) about a possible TV series loosely based on The Colorado Kid in the future. Hopefully more info will come soon.

Thanks to Mark Allan Reynolds

New interview

Posted: November 26, 2007, 22:26

Here is a new interview with King in which he says Ghost Brothers of Darkland County might premier in June or July next year.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

The Stephen King Collector’s Guide

Posted: November 23, 2007, 15:07

Here is my review of The Stephen King Collector’s Guide. Check it out!

Mist contest winners...

Posted: November 22, 2007, 10:16

The Mistcontest is over and here are the right answers:

Read the complete text

Duma audio

Posted: November 21, 2007, 11:49

The audio version of Duma Key will be read by John Slattery. Here is the cover.

Pre-order your copy here.

Duma Key teaser

Posted: November 20, 2007, 23:19

Here is a video teaser from King about Duma Key.

Thanks to Rick Urban

King interview

Posted: November 20, 2007, 15:26

Here is an interview with King made by MTV.

The Long Road Home in March 2008

Posted: November 19, 2007, 23:08

Here is a first promotion item from the upcoming Dark Tower comic. It’s a bookmark and as you can see it indicates that the release of the first issue has been pushed forward from February to March 2008.

Nightline links

Posted: November 19, 2007, 12:11

Here are some links about King's appearance on Nightline last Friday:

- Transcript
- Article
- Photos
- Video (if you have a login)

Red-carpet premier

Posted: November 16, 2007, 23:51

Here are some photos from the red-carpet premier in New York City of The Mist.

Nightline clip

Posted: November 16, 2007, 23:50

Here you can see clips from King’s appearance on Nightline and once the show has aired I believe you will be able to see the entire segment here.

King on Nightline

Posted: November 15, 2007, 22:04

King will be on Nightline tomorrow:

TUNE IN TO ABC'S NIGHTLINE FOR STEPHEN KING & THE MIST!
Friday, November 16th at 11:35pm on ABC

Master storyteller Stephen King gives a rare, in-depth interview to Jake Tapper of ABC's NIGHTLINE about his career, his views on politics today, and about the highly anticipated film adaptation of his novella, THE MIST.

Video from Mist press conference

Posted: November 15, 2007, 08:15

Here you can see a video from The Mist press conference with King and Darabont.

Thanks to Larry Fire

Mist clip

Posted: November 14, 2007, 08:42

Here are some new Mist clips.

From MTV

From Yahoo movies with comments by Frank Darabont.

And here is an interview with Frank and Greg Nicotero from Ain't it Cool.

Thanks to SLL

Grant's Little Sisters of Eluria

Posted: November 14, 2007, 08:41

Things are starting to happen with Grant's edition of The Little Sisters of Eluria and The Gunslinger:

Two years ago, I announced that Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. will be publishing a book containing THE LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA and the revised edition of THE GUNSLINGER (which was published by Viking). Stephen King has chosen to title this combined volume THE LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA.

The book is illustrated by Michael Whelan and will contain new art as well as the art originally published in the first edition of THE GUNSLINGER.

We have now received from Michael all the additional art for the book and can start working on design and production.

Price, schedule and other details have not been set and when further information is available it will be posted on our website and published in our newsletter. We expect that this will be announced in the beginning of 2008.

We are not taking orders, reservations or putting people on a waiting list.

Please do not call or email us for further details as we will just refer you to our web site and suggest you remain subscribed to our email newsletter.

Thank you.

Robert K. Wiener, President
Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc.

King signing a diaper

Posted: November 14, 2007, 00:22

Here is a fun clip where King sign a diaper:

Horrormeister Stephen King has chilled the bones and unleashed the screams of millions, but probably never the way he did yesterday in Manhattan -- with a diaper.

The author/phenomenon was signing autographs (non-threateningly) outside his New York hotel, when one slightly deranged mother asked King to sign her baby's diaper. King, saying he'd "changed a few," obliged, which sent the little girl, whose poop-pouch was being taken away, into paroxysms of panic.

No word if the inscription read, "All work and no play make baby a dull girl."

Thanks to Larry Fire

Audio clip from The Mist press conference

Posted: November 13, 2007, 14:26

Here is a link to the audio of The Mist Press Conference in New York from yesterday. No sign of a video clip yet though.

(Be warned that there is one possible very minor spoiler for The Mist discussed very briefly, though nothing that will ruin anything.)

Thanks to Larry Fire

UK cover

Posted: November 13, 2007, 08:43

Yesterday I showed you the US paperback edition of Blaze and today it's time for the UK edition.

Thanks to Peter Hunt

Duma Key contest

Posted: November 12, 2007, 13:08

Have you ever thought you could advertise a new King book better then the publisher? Well, here is your chance.

Hodder & Stoughton is running a Duma Key competition and the prize they're offering is something I've never seen before...

Design Stephen King’s next ad campaign

Hodder & Stoughton, publishers of Stephen King, are offering you a unique opportunity to design the advertising for his new novel Duma Key which will be published in January 2008.

The winning designer will see their work in print on the London Underground and in city centres and have a hand in promoting a fantastic book by an internationally-renowned author.

Drawing inspiration from a synopsis of the book, we want you to design a poster that announces the publication of Duma Key. We will give you everything you need to get started including the book jacket and the rules and guidelines. All you have to do is get thinking…

The winning design will be chosen by Hodder & Stoughton and Stephen King and will be turned into a national poster campaign. The designers of the top ten entries will also receive a limited edition proof copy of the new novel with their own name printed on the front cover.

The competition is open to anyone. Further information on the competition is available at www.stephenking.co.uk.

Closing deadline for entry is 7th December 2007.

Paperback cover for Blaze

Posted: November 12, 2007, 09:19

Here is the cover for the paperback edition of Blaze. It’s released in January and you can pre-order your copy here.

King and Daragont in live event

Posted: November 12, 2007, 08:53

Don't miss this tonight:

November 12, 2007, 2:00 p.m. (EST)

Tune in Monday, 11/12 as we take you behind the scenes at the announcement press conference for Stephen King's new movie 'The Mist.' Paltalk has VIP access, and participating Paltalkers will have the opportunity to chat LIVE with the famous author and director Frank Darabont.

A routine trip to the supermarket turns into a battle against unholy destruction...

Now a major motion picture from Dimension Films, in theatres November 21st, Stephen King's "The Mist" is based on his novella of the same name, originally published in the short story collection, Skeleton Crew.

Hosted by Joanne Colan. Joanne has 7 years experience hosting, writing, co-producing and creating broadcast television, new media and radio for major networks and cable channels across international markets, including MTV and BBC. She can also be seen every day hosting the leading and most popular daily video blog Rocketboom, recently voted Best News Vlog at last years' Vloggies.

Featuring: Author Stephen King and Director Frank Darabont.

The Pop of King: Cool and the Gang

Posted: November 8, 2007, 16:59

King has a new column (Cool and the Gang) out (probably in the November 9 issue) of Entertainment Weekly. Read it here.

Thanks to Paul Poroshin

Premier!

Posted: November 7, 2007, 13:53

Here is a first look at the UK cover of Duma Key.

My review of Mute

Posted: November 7, 2007, 11:51

Mute is now out and here is my review of it. Please make sure you have read it before you check out my review though since it contains spoilers.

Mrs Todd's Shortcut to air in 2009?

Posted: November 7, 2007, 00:56

I recently spoke to Michael Marshall Smith about his upcoming adaptation of King's Mrs Todd's Shortcut. He told me he¹d just finished the first draft of the script and that it will be part of a TV series tentatively called Night Shapes.

The show probably won't air until some time in 2009.

3rd Mist trailer

Posted: November 6, 2007, 13:42

Here is a third trailer for The Mist.

Thanks to Louis Sytsma

A plea for help

Posted: November 6, 2007, 13:28

While I have never charged anything for all the news on Lilja's Library since I started the site back in 1996, and never will in the future, it’s once again time to ask for your help. As all of you that own a domain know, the ownership costs as well as maintaining and keeping the site up to date. There is also a cost for sending out prizes in contests (most sponsors send out the prizes themselves but far from all).

Read the complete text

From a Buick 8

Posted: November 5, 2007, 09:07

Dread Central reported some good news about the upcoming movie version of From a Buick 8:

The first is From a Buick 8, which you see some early art for on your right. Kasch talked to producer Etchie Stroh of Moonstone Entertainment, who said the script for Buick is in the hands of director Tobe Hooper as we speak, who’s giving it a once-over to tighten it up. It will go to Stephen King, who wrote the novel the film is based on, before cameras roll for final approval.

They’re hoping to have everything ready to go for a shoot date in early 2008 and though no casting’s been done, they will be filming in Pennsylvania which only makes sense, as that’s where the book is set.

King to visit Conan

Posted: November 4, 2007, 19:48

King will be guest at Late Night with Conan O'Brien on November 12.

Thanks to Matteo Zampini

Mist review

Posted: November 4, 2007, 01:05

Here is an early review of The Mist from Latino Review. Read it on your own risk though, is contains spoilers.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

Previously unpublished interview

Posted: November 4, 2007, 01:04

Here is a previously unpublished interview with King from 1983.

Part 1
Part 2

Ayana is out!

Posted: November 1, 2007, 11:10

Now you can order your copy of The Paris Review from their site. You can also read the beginning of King’s story here or my review of it here

The Stephen King Collector's Guide announced

Posted: November 1, 2007, 10:12

Today a new book by King experts Rocky Wood and Justin Brooks was announced. It’s called The Stephen King Collector's Guide and contains everything known that King has written up till today.

Order your copy here

Review of Gunslinger Born omnibus

Posted: November 1, 2007, 00:13

Here is my review of the omnibus edition of Gunslinger Born.

King reviews Clapton

Posted: October 31, 2007, 23:49

Here is King’s review of Eric Clapton’s book Clapton: The Autobiography.

Thanks to Rocky Wood & Miss X

The Secretary of Dreams vol. 2 announced

Posted: October 31, 2007, 23:42

Cemetery Dance announced volume 2 of The Secretary of Dreams today and it looks even better then the first one. Just look at the illustration to the right…

The stories included in this volume is The Monkey, Strawberry Spring, In the Deathroom (all with spot artwork), Gray Matter, One for the Road and Nona (all in full graphic format).

To pre-order and see more illustrations; head over to Cemetery Dance.

Mist interviews

Posted: October 31, 2007, 23:41

If you head over to the Spacecast’s podcast page you will find (in the October 27th podcaset) some quick interviews with Stephen King, Frank Darabont, and Marica-Gay Hayden about The Mist.

Thanks to Louis Sytsma

King goes Bollywood

Posted: October 26, 2007, 08:18

According to Anurag Kashyap, director of the movie No Smoking, the movie is loosely based on King’s short story Quitter's Inc.. Here is what he said in a chat:

Shanty : hi Anurag, what has been the inspiration for No Smoking?
Anurag Kashyap: Shanty, A short story by Stephen king.

Shanty : Wow...good to know Stephen king is now in Bollywood...I have a great thriller story...is it possible for me to mail it to you?
Anurag Kashyap: Shanty, I have changed everything but base is still remains the same.

Thanks to Bev Vincent

Stephen's Picks for the week of October 22nd, 2007

Posted: October 26, 2007, 08:16

Stephen's Picks for the week of October 22nd, 2007 is out:

* Stephen is reading: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle -Meaty family melodrama forthcoming from Ecco Press this fall. It's got that Thousand Acres/Jane Smiley vibe. (By David Wroblewski)

* Stephen is also reading: Twilight -Think Cormac McCarthy crossed with the EC horror comix of the 50s; bloody and brilliant. (By William Gay)

* Stephen is listening to: The wonderful soundtrack from the movie Once.

* Stephen is also listening to: Black Rain, by Ozzy Osbourne

* Stephen enjoyed the movie: Eastern Promises

* Stephen also enjoyed the movie: 3:10 to Yuma

* Stephen also enjoyed the movie: Once

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