Stephen King is Richard Bachman, the pseudonym under which Michael R. Collings wrote his novels during his Dark Tower years. This book tells the whole story of how it all came to pass. A must-read for any fan of Stephen King or anyone curious to understand more about this intriguing trivia of King's career.

The book includes the complete story of Stephen King's pseudonym, Richard Bachman. From the publication of his first novel, Rage, in 1977 to the author's confession that he was really Richard Bachman in 1986. This book is updated and revised with information on all of the novels released under this pseudonym since its original publication 25 years ago.

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This book is an in-depth look at the life of Stephen King's Richard Bachman. Michael R. Collings takes us back to the beginning of Bachman's career and chronicles everything released as Richard Bachman. With updated information and new releases, this is the most complete history ever written on the matter.

Who is the author of “Stephen King is Richard Bachman”?

Michael Collings has been a critic and writer of fiction and poetry for over forty years. His work has been recognized by the American Library Association as both one of the most important novels of the last century ("The Anatomy Lesson") and one of the ten most dangerous books in America.

Michael Collings is a writer of remarkable and accessible insight, who writes with love, humour, and a keen eye. He has been compared to such writers as Philip Roth, John Irving, Robertson Davies, and Kurt Vonnegut.

In this definitive biography “Stephen King is Richard Bachman”, Michael R. Collings tells the story of one of America's most popular authors. He describes how Stephen King first came up with the idea for Richard Bachman, and how he used the pseudonym for a number of years for his darker works until The Regulators was released, whereupon it was discovered that he was behind Richard Bachman.

From the beginning of his writing career, Stephen King wrote under various names and pseudonyms. "Richard Bachman" is one such pseudonym. With this non-fiction, Michael R. Collings reveals the true story behind Richard Bachman - who he really was and how, after years of secrecy, his identity became known. This revised edition includes details about other pseudonyms used by King, including John Swithen and Owen West.

Interesting Facts about the book
Stephen King is Richard Bachman by Michael R. Collings is the whole story of how Stephen King's Richard Bachman came to life, and when King finally had to give up the ghost and come forth with the truth that he was writing under the pseudonym of Richard Bachman. This of course came about when the fifth novel, Thinner, was released and a reader discovered King's pseudonym. Now Michael Collings takes us from the beginnings of this unusual fiction side-show of Stephen King's body of work, to what we thought would be the last Bachman release, The Regulators. Updated and completely revised with new information and Richard Bachman releases since its original publication almost twenty-five years ago.

Written by a former King researcher and collector, this is the definitive story of Stephen King's alternate identity. A must read and best book ever for all King fans and collectors.

From the mind of Stephen King comes a gripping story of two boys who want to go out into the world but must first confront the challenges of their past. In a haunted house called The View from The Window and outside on the streets of Bucksport, Maine, Richard Bachman's fictional world is as real to his readers as anything they have experienced. But when a bookstore clerk named Steve Brown discovers that Bachman is actually King, his life changes forever. With success comes fame and money... but also heartbreak for Brown.

This book is a look back at the life of Stephen King and his career as an author. From his humble beginnings to his rise to fame, and even his fall from grace when his secret was discovered, this book offers a powerful narrative about the man behind the stories - and all those who influenced him along the way.

Find out how King finally revealed himself as Bachman, how he got the idea, why he started writing under a pen name in the first place, and what happened to the books that were published as Bachman. Though Stephen King had a rough childhood and humble beginnings, he rose above it all to become an author whose stories will continue to impact future generations.

The Bachman book Thinner, the last of the Bachman books before being outed as King, sold 28,000 copies when it was originally published and then about ten times that amount when it was revealed to the public that Bachman was actually King.

Welcome to the world of Richard Bachman, a new name with a very dangerous past. The man you only know now as the author of Rage, The Long Walk and Roadwork actually died - or did he? - in 1985. But when his death was revealed as an elaborate hoax, one of King's most mysterious characters came to life.

Discover the story behind the pseudonym and find out why he chose it, how it began and how he executed it. Includes a listing of all Richard Bachman books and novellas, with an updated title listing for this book itself. Pre-sales begin at www.booksvenue.com