The Shining (novel)
The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American writer Stephen King. It was King's third published novel and first bestseller. The book was adapted into a movie by Stanley Kubrick in 1980, which was very successful as well.
Author | Stephen King |
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Cover artist | Dave Christensen |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Publisher | Doubleday |
Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
ISBN | 978-0-385-12167-5 |
Followed by | Doctor Sleep |
The Shining (novel) Media
The Stanley Hotel, which hosted King in 1974, served as the inspiration for the Overlook Hotel.