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Name: The Stephen King story
Author: George W. Beahm

📘 The Stephen King story by George W. Beahm

The book offers an in‑depth look at Stephen King’s life and literary career, presenting a comprehensive biography alongside a detailed checklist of his works. Readers find a thorough bibliography and an index that facilitate research on King’s extensive output and influence within American horror.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: George W. Beahm

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