Download or read book A Brief Guide to Stephen King written by Paul Simpson and published by Robinson Non-Fiction. This book was released on 2014 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2014 marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of Stephen King's first novel Carrie in April 1974. In this title, the author examines how King's writing was affected by the accident that nearly killed him in 1999 and how his battles with alcohol and addiction to medication have been reflected in his stories.