On Writing. A Memoir of the Craft.

King, Stephen.

ISBN 10: 0340769963 / ISBN 13: 9780340769966

Edité par Hodder & Stoughton, London, 2000

A propos de cet article

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.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: On Writing. A Memoir of the Craft.
• Éditeur: Hodder & Stoughton, London
• Date de parution: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0340769963
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780340769966
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: 1st Edition
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: Fine

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Synopsis

At last...the Number 1 bestselling writer offers a wonderful, revealing, compelling insight into his unique world as well as fascinating ysis, advice and instruction ON WRITING..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.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.

“Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King’s On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King’s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999—and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it—fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.