Hansel and Gretel is a must-have reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairytale, retold by worldwide bestselling author Stephen King, with artwork by Caldecott Medal–winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak. Sendak’s illustrations were originally created as set and costume designs for the Humperdinck opera of Hansel and Gretel in 1997. This new edition of Hansel and Gretel will be published in the US by HarperCollins Children’s Books and in the United Kingdom by Hodder Children’s Books, part of Hachette Children’s Group, on September 2, 2025.

Hansel and Gretel brings together two creative legends, each unparalleled in their genius and influence shaping the literary landscape for kids and adults alike for more than sixty years. In this book, Stephen King brings his signature voice to the classic fairytale of two brave children lost in an eerie and dangerous forest. Sendak’s hauntingly beautiful illustrations on every page draw readers into the deliciously daring world of Hansel and Gretel. With a personal introduction from Stephen King, this beautiful book has been created in close collaboration with The Maurice Sendak Foundation. This stunning storybook makes the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak, and Grimm fairytales.

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Awards news! The audiobook edition of YOU LIKE IT DARKER from Simon & Schuster has been selected as an Audie Award Nominee in the Short Stories/Collections category!
 
Learn more about this incredible audiobook, read by award-winning narrator Will Paton with King himself.

FAIRY TALE was one of the most listened to audiobooks on Spotify this year!

YOU LIKE IT DARKER is also featured in Spotify’s Wrapped Audiobook in Best Narration and Best Mystery categories:

Best Mystery Audiobooks of 2024

Best Narration of 2024

Hear the great Frank Muller narrate THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION in a brand-new, standalone edition for the first time ever to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the award-winning 1994 film starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.
 
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Master storyteller and bestselling author Stephen King burst onto the literary scene in 1974 with the publication of the spine-chilling novel Carrie. On Wednesday, November 13th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre in NYC (and available to stream) see actors and admirers pay tribute to the legendary author with readings from his sensational short fiction––and an excerpt from the book that launched an extraordinary writing career. Hosted by Colson Whitehead (Harlem Shuffle) with performances by Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) and more.
 
Please Note:
· Stephen is not traveling and will not be present at the celebration.
· There will not be a book signing at this event.
 
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The audiobook edition of YOU LIKE IT DARKER read by award-winning narrator Will Patton tops The Washington Post’s new round-up of audiobooks!
 
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The first trailer for Salem's Lot is out! The movie will have its premiere as the opening film at the Beyond Fest on September 25, 2024, and will be available on Max starting October 3, 2024.
 
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“The Life of Chuck,” a cosmic story of accounting and life’s mysteries adapted from a Stephen King novella, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday. Winners often go on to best picture nominations at the Oscars or even, as in the case of “Green Book” and “Nomadland,” to take the top Academy Award.

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Simon & Schuster Audio will release a brand-new edition of DANSE MACABRE on October 1^st, read by award-winning narrator Holter Graham. Learn more about Stephen King’s nostalgic journey through three decades of horror & pre-order your copy today!

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