My First Stephen King Book Was...

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HollyGolightly

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Heart of the South
The Stand. I will be eternally grateful to my ex-brother-in-law for introducing me to Mr. King. and what a glorious read! I read the original in 1987 and then read the unabridged version in 1991 - it's too long ago, and I can't remember what was in 1991 that was missing in 1987, but if was an awesome read all over again. If I ever get through the tower and anything else I've missed, I might just read it again.
 

The Nameless

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The Darkside of the Moon (England really)
The Shining, first Spanish translation. In the beginning of 80s. 40 years ago!
Woah, you trying to age me prematurely? I was born in the early 80s (81) and I'm only 31. :)

I have only read the 1990 version, and I am sure he says in it that Trashys trek to Nevada and "The Kid" were the main casualties from his original.

As this quickly became as "your first King book" thread, mine was IT.
 

blunthead

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You are in for a treat. I wish someone would make a decent movie of Dracula, the ones I have seen have not been true to the book.
I grew up watching the classic horror movies which included Dracula with Lugosi, but I was never very captivated by vampires, and not because Lugosi didn't seem scary to me (he didn't) or because he reminded me of Liberace (he did), but because they seemed kinda like ordinary people who happened to be night owls who walk slowly. 'Salem's Lot made vampires very scary to me, and they intrigue me enough now that I want to read the book that started it all.
 

Lisey Landon

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I grew up watching the classic horror movies which included Dracula with Lugosi, but I was never very captivated by vampires, and not because Lugosi didn't seem scary to me (he didn't) or because he reminded me of Liberace (he did), but because they seemed kinda like ordinary people who happened to be night owls who walk slowly. 'Salem's Lot made vampires very scary to me, and they intrigue me enough now that I want to read the book that started it all.
The Norwegian radio made a radio drama from Dracula in the 70's, and after hearing that, I just had to read the book. It was so scary and wonderful. I would love to know what you think about the book! :)
 

blunthead

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The Norwegian radio made a radio drama from Dracula in the 70's, and after hearing that, I just had to read the book. It was so scary and wonderful. I would love to know what you think about the book! :)
I'll let you know when I finish it. I'm a slow reader (and not even very constant :( ) so I dunno when that'll be, though.
 
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