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Every night the whole nation watched the ultimate live game show on TV, as the contestants tried to beat annihilation at the hands of the hunters in order to win the billion dollar jackpot. And now there was a new contestant, the latest Running Man, staking his life while a nation watched.
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Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman) crafted The Running Man early in his career, though after such mega-hits as Carrie and The Shining. A bit of a departure from the supernatural horror that is most frequently associated with his work, the novel describes a science fiction dystopia where market capitalism and television game shows have spiraled out of control, and the separation between the haves and the have-nots has been formalized with separate currencies. King establishes characters quickly, creating sympathy in the first few pages for Ben Richards--whose 18-month-old baby girl is suffering from a horrible cough, perhaps pneumonia. Not able to afford medicine, Richards enters himself in the last-chance money-making scheme of the Free-Vee games. The games include Treadmill to Bucks, in which heart-attack prone contestants struggle to outlast a progressively demanding treadmill, or the accurately named Swim the Crocodiles. After a rigorous battery of physical and mental examinations, Richards is assigned "Elevator Six"--the path of a chosen few--that leads to The Running Man game. In this game, the stakes and the prizes are raised. Success means a life of luxury. Failure means death. Unfortunately, few ever win the game; in fact, as the producer tells Richards, in six years no one has survived.
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The Running Man is a short book, tightly written to be read and enjoyed quickly. The future world it depicts is vividly captured with a few essential details. The action is also fast paced and, though the novel differs from much of King's other work, the sardonic social commentary reveals a pleasing glimmer of King's characteristically twisted sense of humor. --Patrick O'Kelley
Stephen King is the bestselling author of more than thirty books of which the most recent are THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON, HEARTS IN ATLANTIS and his non-fiction book ON WRITING. He lives with his wife, the novelist Tabitha King, in Bangor, Maine.
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- PublisherHodder Paperback
- Publication date1988
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- ISBN 13 9780450056420
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Book Description Original decorated wrappers. Condition: Very Good-. First English Edition. Edition statement states first NEL publication is December 1983. Occasional spot of foxing to edges. Top right hand corner front cover and first few pages creased. Slight creasing to spine. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; "The Running Man" is a dystopian novel written by Richard Bachman, a pseudonym of Stephen King. Set in a bleak future in the year 2025, the story centers on Ben Richards, an impoverished man desperate to earn money to support his sick daughter and wife. Richards participates in a brutal reality TV show called "The Running Man," where contestants are hunted by professional killers and must survive for 30 days to win a grand prize. The show is broadcast nationwide, and the public is incentivized to report sightings of the fugitive contestants. Richards proves to be a formidable and resourceful opponent, evading capture through his intelligence and cunning. As the hunt progresses, he uncovers the corrupt nature of the game and the network behind it. The novel explores themes of economic disparity, media manipulation, and the dehumanizing effects of reality television. The intense pace, moral questions, and Richards' struggle for survival make "The Running Man" a gripping and thought-provoking read. Richard Bachman is the pseudonym of acclaimed American author Stephen King, used to publish several novels in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The pen name allowed King to release more books than the industry norm of one per year and to experiment with different styles and genres. Bachman's works include "Rage," "The Long Walk," "Roadwork," "The Running Man," and "Thinner." These novels often explore darker and more dystopian themes compared to King's other works. The true identity of Richard Bachman was revealed in 1985 after a bookstore clerk noticed similarities between the writing styles of King and Bachman. This revelation did not diminish the popularity of Bachman's works, which continue to be celebrated by fans of Stephen King. Pre-1985 editions of Richard Bachman novels are highly collectible and are recognized for their unique contributions to the thriller and dystopian genres, showcasing King's versatility as a writer. ; 17.5 x 11 x 1.7 cms; 220 pages. Seller Inventory # LCH46901
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