Paperback. This work examines Stephen King's position in popular literary circles and then considers the contributions of his family to the landscape of contemporary fiction. Though they have to a degree been eclipsed by Stephen King's popularity, his wife, Tabitha King, and sons, Owen King and Joe Hill, have found varying levels of success in their own right. The three have traveled their own writing paths, from supernatural fiction to contemporary literary fiction. This is the first extended exploration of the works of three authors who have too long been overshadowed by their proximity to "the King of Horror." "This work examines Stephen King's position in popular literary circles and then considers the contributions of his family to contemporary fiction. The work of his wife, Tabitha King, and sons, Owen King and Joe Hill, have found varying levels of success in their own right. This is the first extended exploration of the works of three authors"--Provided by publisher. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Writing Family of Stephen King (Paperback)
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC
Publication Date: 2011
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0786448504
ISBN 13: 9780786448500
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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This work examines Stephen King's position in popular literary circles and then considers the contributions of his family to the landscape of contemporary fiction. Though they have to a degree been eclipsed by Stephen King's popularity, his wife, Tabitha King, and sons, Owen King and Joe Hill, have found varying levels of success in their own right. The three have traveled their own writing paths, from supernatural fiction to contemporary literary fiction. This is the first extended exploration of the works of three authors who have too long been overshadowed by their proximity to "the King of Horror."

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Patrick McAleer has co-chaired the Stephen King Area of thae Popular Culture Association and has published many articles on Stephen King. He currently teaches English at North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

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