Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author. Dubbed the "King of Horror", [2] he is widely known for his horror novels and has also explored other genres, among them suspense, …

Feb 15, 2013 · Hansel and Gretel is a must-have reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairytale, retold by worldwide bestselling author Stephen King, with artwork by Caldecott Medal–winning creator of …

Jan 19, 2026 · Stephen King is an American novelist and short-story writer whose books are credited with reviving the horror fiction genre in the late 20th century. His books gain their effect from realistic …

Oct 15, 2025 · Stephen King's next two books will close out three of his popular series. After that? Maybe a break "while I'm still healthy," he tells USA TODAY.

Stephen King. Writer: Maximum Overdrive. Stephen Edwin King was born on September 21, 1947, at the Maine General Hospital in Portland. His parents were Nellie Ruth (Pillsbury), who worked as a …

Sep 24, 2025 · Best-selling author Stephen King has written Carrie, The Shining, The Stand, and IT, among many other horror novels. Much of his work has been adapted for film and TV.

Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author best known for his enormously popular horror novels. King was the 2003 recipient of The National Book Foundation's Medal for …

Jun 21, 2025 · Dive into author Stephen King's fascinating world with our comprehensive guide, which covers his biography, must-read horror novels, and cultural impact.

King has published 67 novels/novellas, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and five nonfiction books. He has written more than 200 short stories, most of which have been compiled in …

Find out more about Stephen King, the global bestselling author of The Shining, Carrie, Under the Dome and the Dark Tower series.