Read the original stories which were adapted into the celebrated films STAND BY ME, APT PUPIL and THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, voted the world’s most popular movie – now with a stunning new cover look. In this classic collection of four novellas, the grand master takes you on irresistible journeys into the far reaches of horror, heartache and hope.Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is the story of two men convicted of murder – one guilty, one innocent – who form the perfect partnership as they dream up a scheme to escape from prison.In Apt Pupil a golden schoolboy entices an old man with a past to join in a dreadful union. The Body sees four young boys venture into the woods and find life, death . . . and the end of innocence.The Breathing Method is the tale of a doctor who goes to his club and discovers a woman determined to give birth – no matter what.

Hodder are boosting Stephen King’s backlist with new covers, new author branding and a marketing campaign which directs readers to the right King title for them.About the AuthorSTEPHEN KING is the author of more than seventy books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His crime thrillers featuring Holly Gibney include Mr Mercedes, winner of the Edgar Award for best novel, and The Outsider, both of which were adapted into successful TV series, as well as Finders Keepers, End of Watch and the title story from If It Bleeds. Many of his titles are the basis for major motion pictures including IT, Stand By Me (adapted from The Body) and The Shawshank Redemption, which is IMDb’s top-rated movie of all time. King is the recipient of The Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence 2022, the 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the 2014 National Medal of Arts, and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.ReviewsTriumphant . . . Stephen King remains a master * New York Times *Triumphant . . . Stephen King remains a master * New York Times *An incredibly gifted writer * Guardian *An incredibly gifted writer * Guardian *Triumphant . . . Stephen King remains a master. * New York Times *An incredibly gifted writer. * Guardian *Book InformationISBN 9781444723601Author Stephen KingFormat PaperbackPage Count 688Imprint Hodder PaperbackPublisher Hodder & StoughtonWeight(grams) 460gDimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 46mm