The Complete Stephen King Universe

August 15, 2006
Anyone who is aware of the prolificacy of Stephen King's writings will not be surprised to learn that a resource entitled Stephen King's Universe (2001) would need to be updated within five years of its publication. Further, true King aficionados will also immediately understand why this book, which posits the theory that the Dark Tower series serves as the central axis of King's fictional cosmos, has been renamed The Complete Stephen King Universe following the publication of that series' final three volumes. The authors have faithfully revised their original work, a comprehensive atlas of the geography of King's imagination complemented by a chronicling of his work in various media and a set of appendixes that guide the reader to additional sources, to encompass The Dark Tower's concluding episodes. Like its predecessor, this edition is logically arranged for immediate access to specific information on a particular title or can be read cover-to-cover as an exposition of the authors' premise. A necessary addition to any broad collection of King sourcebooks.Nancy McNicol, Ora Mason Branch Lib., West Haven, CT

Copyright 2006 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.