The four early novels Bachman, Richard. creator text nyu New York New American Library 1985 monographic eng

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x, 692 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Four novels published between 1977 and 1982. In Rage , a high-school student goes berserk in the classroom, killing the teacher and holding the class hostage. Set in a militaristic ultra-conservative America, The Long Walk pits 100 teenagers against each other in a grueling 450- mile marathon walk in which the penalty is death. Roadwork is a novel of societal conflict, man vs. progress. The Running Man is an action-packed futuristic romp. Protagonist Ben Richards bets his life on a TV show in order to win the money to save the life of his deathly ill daughter. The story combines social commentary, adventure and science fiction, set against the backdrop of a decaying society. Rage -- The long walk -- Roadwork -- The running man. by Stephen King [writing as Richard Bachman]. With an introduction, "Why I was Bachman." Reprint of works originally published 1977-1982. Horror tales, American PS3561.I483 A6 1985 813/.54 0452257743 0453005071 85011411 020712 20190501232058.0