Stephen King

Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author known for his wide range of novels in the horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy genres. With book sales exceeding 350 million copies, King has become one of the most successful and prolific writers of his time. Many of his works have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. King has authored over 65 novels and novellas, including seven published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, as well as five non-fiction books. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including Bram Stoker Awards, World Fantasy Awards, and the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters from the National Book Foundation.