Stephen King: America?'S Best-Loved Boogeyman

by George Beahm

Book Overview

A companion guide to the life and work of the horror writer, Steven King. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836254279
• ISBN13: 9780836254273
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Boogeyman

Boogey Man By: Stephen King Stephen Kings book "Boogeyman" was a great book. This story will make you leave closet door open while you sleep, and keep you up for days. Stephen King really has a unique way of writing. He knows how to build and keep suspense on for periods of time. This is exactly what he does, and it's truly great. The story is a must for those who like suspense and those who like horror stories. The story starts with a guy that goes to see his therapist, and confesses that he feels the deaths of his children are his fault. His children were always afraid of the closet. The police declared one death to be a cradle death. Its little details such as these that make the book as good as it is. The little hints to what is going to happen, makes you want to read more. These build up suspense and keep you wanting to read. Stephen Kind also has a good way of making you wonder what's going to happen next. Its one of the many techniques he is skilled in. This story is truly worth your time to read, and it is suggested to do so.

A Must Have Book For Any King Fan

I have read this book twice now and have also read another of Beahm's books. They are hands down GREAT. I originally picked up this book as a Stephen King fan, but needed it for a school report. It gave me so much more information than I could have POSSIBLY dreamed of. While still be intriguing, it gives neat facts, important information and everything else about King's writing career as well as his life. Don't take this as a book of records though; it's a good book to pick up and read for pleasure. There are many stories that are woven into this book as well as King's family and life. It's a worthwhile book for any person who enjoys Stephen King's work as well as those who want to learn about the man BEHIND the pages.

A Old/New Fan Of The Horror Master!

I just read this book, (in one sitting)! A must read for fans. This book chronicles King's work up to late last year ('98). It almost reads like a novel itself. I was absorbed by Beahm's willingness to focus on King's work and not his private life (something he makes note of in the book). You'll get a feel for where King has come from and how he's evolving. Beahm even chronicles the movies (most of which don't do justice to the books). My only complaint is the short stories in the collections were sparsely reviewed. If your looking for a "biography" this isn't it!!!

Another job well done.

George Beahm has done his usual outstanding job as a biographer and Stephen King expert. I definitely and highly recommend this book!

A lot of insight into the man behind the books

A friend who works at my favorite book store held this title back for me because she knew I'd be interested, and they didn't get very many copies. I was very pleased with this biography, which gives more insight into not just the books, but also Stephen King as a person. I especially enjoyed reading about events in his life that inspired some of his best stories. After finishing this book, I feel compelled to go back and read everything of King's again!