Supercontext: an autopsy of media

Stephen King's The Gunslinger


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A novel that took Stephen King 12.5 years to write is now a major franchise. But what was it like when fans (and retailers) were rabid for more? Did King have a "responsibility" to them? And why didn't he plot his fantasy world... instead of writing it by the seat of his pants?

Additional Resources:

  • Bev Vincent, The Road To The Dark Tower
  • Rereading Stephen King week 13: The Gunslinger
  • So, what's the deal with The Dark Tower?
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Supercontext: an autopsy of mediaBy Christian Sager and Charlie Bennett

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