“I wanted to go back to Mid-World, which was always the Territories by another name.” — Stephen King

This is Stephen King and Peter Straub’s epic and unforgettable finale to the Talisman Trilogy (including the novels Talisman and Black House) and a wrapping up of the fate of the worlds in King’s iconic, fiercely beloved Dark Tower epic. It is also a magnificent stand-alone novel, that will appeal to new readers, as well as to King’s Constant Readers.

OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE is the story of Jack Sawyer, whom readers first met when he was twelve, crossing America and “the territories” to save his mother’s life, and met again in Black House, where Jack faces a child killer and the Crimson King (among other evils). In OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE Jack must stop a rampaging gang of infected teenagers from America-side, and the forces of the mysterious Gullet at the edge of Mid-World, before it destroys our world and all worlds. Jack is older now; his Ka-tet (echoing the world of Roland) is fraying; and his task, nearly impossible.

Magnificent, riveting, full of heart, and humor, OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE is a spectacular, propulsive adventure, and features 30 exclusive black and white illustrations by artist Gabriel Rodriguez. The title instantly announces to readers who already know these other worlds that King has returned to them. OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE will appeal to new King readers and his constant readers.

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Hodder & Stoughton has announced a breathtaking new deluxe limited edition of Stephen King’s iconic horror masterpiece, IT, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Strictly limited to just 1,010 hand-numbered copies, this beautifully crafted volume is the ultimate exclusive item for serious collectors and fans of Derry’s most terrifying resident.

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Exclusive Edition Features:

  • A Brand-New Introduction: Features an exclusive foreword by The Duffer Brothers.

  • Collector’s Slipcase: Presented in a durable, protective slipcase to keep your book pristine for years to come.

  • Premium Design Touches: Beautifully bound with four-colour endpapers, traditional head and tail bands, and a ribbon marker.

  • Custom Sprayed Edges: Showcases stunning, custom page edges featuring the infamous Pennywise.

  • Highly Collectible: Strictly limited to 1,010 hand-numbered copies.

Release Date: Publishing and shipping on November 26th, 2026. Available for pre-order now!

Shipping Restrictions: Please note that this edition is not available for shipping to the following locations: United States of America, Canada, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.