On Writing. A Memoir of the Craft.

King, Stephen.

ISBN 10: 0340769963 / ISBN 13: 9780340769966

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 2000

About this Item

Dustwrapper, pp.xvi, 238 + short story competition page at rear. Both a personal memoir and a perspective on his approach and techniques towards all aspects of writing fiction. His account of the near fatal accident he suffered when walking roadside in 1999 is the subject of the later pages - this book was the first he wrote on his recovery. Very slight creasing to wrapper rear top edge and head of spine, but a crisp and bright fine copy in dustwrapper nonetheless.

Seller Inventory # 009843

Bibliographic Details

• Title: On Writing. A Memoir of the Craft.
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, London
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340769963
• ISBN 13: 9780340769966
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

About this title

Synopsis

ON WRITING is a delightful Pandora's Box - Find out what books and films influenced the young writer, his first idea for a story, the true life tale that inspired CARRIE. For the first time, here's an intimate autobiographical portrait of his home life, his family and his traumatic recent accident. Citing examples of his work and those of his contemporaries such as John Grisham and Raymond Chandler, King gives excellent tips for writers on how to avoid pitfalls and how to use the tools of the trade from building characters to pace and plotting, the importance of dialogue and description - as well as practical advice on presentation and representation. Discover the symbolism, themes and the three deep interests that power all his work. This is a unique insight in the wildly imaginative works and the mind of the master.

About the Author

Stephen King is the bestselling author of more than thirty books of which the most recent are THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON and HEARTS IN ATLANTIS. He lives with his wife, the novelist Tabitha King, in Bangor, Maine.