George Beahm was the first to show me these things, and along the way help me develop my own journalistic abilities, both as a critic and as a gatherer of facts. That, my friends, is why George Beahm needed to have his own page. Only available in a coffee-table sized limited edition, and comes in a nice silver slipcase, this is both a fine collectable and a fun, if fast read. A fully thorough and comprehensive guide to King's work, designed for beginning King readers but still accessible for those who have been fans for awhile. Very highly reccomended.
Most biographies are staid and boring.
This one is not. With photos, drawings, and an intriguing introductoy essay by Michael Collings, this is a packed, well-informed read. 304 pages A revised and updated biography, on King and his works through 1998's Bag of Bones . In addition to updating and adding completely new material, Beahm has managed to make the text flow a lot better, creating a more even texture throughout as opposed to chapter-blocks of knowledge. Beginning with a brief overview of King's career through 1998's Bag of Bones, Beahm shifts gears and delves into the geography of King's real Maine.