The Complete Stephen King Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Works of America's Master of Horror

xx, 778, [2] pp. Features an exhaustive 18,000-entry concordance covering the people, places, and things mentioned in King's novels and stories, as well as helpful reference guides, sidebars, and never-before-available information. 50 photographs. 20 line drawings. Contents: biographical profile of King with childhood photos; exclusive interviews with friends, contemporaries, and family members (most notably Richard Matheson); How King Kills; information on King's poetry; annotated guides to film and audio adaptations; comprehensive index of first lines; section on Castle Rock newsletter; King's top ten fears; a list of story ideas King has though of but has yet to write; etc.