Also, each story gets kinda horny at SUPER inappropriate times – from borderline necrophilia to being aroused during violent attacks- that’s a big no thank you. Instead of pushing deep into the psyche and motivations of the main characters, we’re fed misogynistic and racist undertones in each story, that are, perhaps, a product of the times (late ‘70s and early ‘80s) or simply laziness.
The hallmarks of King are all present, but the edges are duller. I thought dipping my toe into vintage King would push me back into complete fanaticism, but after this rather average - and mostly disappointing - collection, it’s time for an extended hiatus. In the past two years, I finished five King novels, all published between 2008 – 2019 that (mostly) re-installed my faith in Uncle Stevie after several of his mid-aughts efforts had me writing him off for good. Why I Read It: This collection had been in my personal library for nearly a decade and it was time to give it a go.įor nearly three decades, I’ve toed the line of King fanatic and King detractor. Reality: While each novel has its moments, they are also uneven and too long. Each story is focused on a single main character, and the scares are more psychological than supernatural.Įxpectation: Vintage early King full of out-there plot twists and gore galore. King published one additional novel under the Bachman name entitled Thinner, A First Edition, First Printing of Thinner is also available pleas inquire.100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: A four-novel collection of Stephen King’s earlier work, writing under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Stephen King's pseudonym Richard Bachman "died" in 1985 of "cancer of the pseudonym" after he was discovered his death served as the inspiration for King's 1989 novel The Dark Half. A very scarce edition, in very collectible condition. Unclipped jacket has light rubbing to corners and head of spine gilt is rubbed on letter ?e? in the first word of front panel inside jacket has toning. Light toning to pages and otherwise volume is in fine condition binding is tight and square and boards are fine.
Quarter black cloth over black boards with gilt titles. with Introduction by Stephen King: 'Why I Was Bachman'. Published by New American Library, New York, 1985.
The Bachman Books: Rage The Long Walk Roadwork The Running Man, King, Stephen.
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