Artist Info: Stephen King

Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author known primarily for horror fiction. He has also written works in the genres of suspense, crime, science fiction, fantasy and mystery. He has written approximately 200 short stories, many of which have been published in collections.

King's debut novel, "Carrie" (1974), established him as a horror writer. "Different Seasons" (1982), a collection of four novellas, marked a significant departure from his earlier horror work. [read more...]