well I finished the gunslinger

[resorcinol]

I'm officially hooked on the dark tower.

Any other fans (i know oxydose is)

I loved so many parts of it.

Oh man the part where Roland takes mescaline and gets molested by the oracle was creepy.

[WarmCyanide]

i read them all. priceless books. the gunslinger series is my favorite of all time. just wait till you read the others. wait till you meet the other characters. one in particular. you'll also learn alot more of the gunslinger later. wont give anything away but its fucking juicy. i will tell you NOTHING about the end except i had to pick my jaw off of the floor what a mindfuck

[irish]

Stephen King considers the dark tower to be his life's work. I would say that if that is the best he ever does then he's done a pretty good job.

[WarmCyanide]

Stephen King considers the dark tower to be his life's work. I would say that if that is the best he ever does then he's done a pretty good job.
shit literally. he's wrote it over the course of 25 years. have you finished it yet, Irish?

[pizzaboy]

I'm a fan, I've finished the series and enjoyed them. It started to feel like work a little towards the last two books, however...it felt like he was feeling a little pressed for time and it sorta read that way too.

He put a lot into these works, and I respect that. I'm sure I'll read them again some day.

Still, I feel "The Stand" is King's best work. Anyone ever read the uncut version? I think ex might have gotten my copy in the divorce..all I can find is the original version. I loved that book...I highly recommend it to any fan that hasn't already read it.

Great topic!:cool:

[irish]

Yeah, I've read them all and most of the other books that are connected to the series too(that's like half of what he has written). I think the stand is my all-time favorite of his books. I've only read the un-cut version, and really have no urge to read the version that isn't the way it was intended.

[pizzaboy]

Yeah, I've read them all and most of the other books that are connected to the series too(that's like half of what he has written). I think the stand is my all-time favorite of his books. I've only read the un-cut version, and really have no urge to read the version that isn't the way it was intended.


That's what he says...the original version is what the publishers forced on him. Later, when he was the shit...he pushed out the uncut one and told the publishers to like it. I'm glad he did!

I'm psyched to read it again now...but all I can find is the original:( Damn that ex-wife...

[irish]

Where have you looked for the un-cut version. I work at a big book store and the un-cut is all we have.

[resorcinol]

i read them all. priceless books. the gunslinger series is my favorite of all time. just wait till you read the others. wait till you meet the other characters. one in particular. you'll also learn alot more of the gunslinger later. wont give anything away but its fucking juicy. i will tell you NOTHING about the end except i had to pick my jaw off of the floor what a mindfuck

unfortunately I had THAT spoiled when i read about Ka maybe on wikipedia i think it was unintentionally... looked for more about it and stumbled on a post about the end representing Ka being a wheel and all... i won't say the exact end so it's not spoiled for others. Damn, Randall Flagg (walter o'dim/man in black) actually forshadows it heavily as hell in his pavalar with Roland at the end of book one.

don't think it'll detract from my experience :D

[WarmCyanide]

I've only read the un-cut version, and really have no urge to read the version that isn't the way it was intended.

yes ive heard that king is against abriged books and like you, i agree.


don't think it'll detract from my experience :D

i see you've read his 'afterward' :p

[betmylife]

I love that series, plus Eddie is a junkie....I havn't made it through the last one all the way yet.....

[kyuss]

I'll have to
check that out.

I love Clive Barker,
especially his early work;
Books of Blood,etc.

btw-I know we're
talking about King ;)

[WarmCyanide]

I love that series, plus Eddie is a junkie....I havn't made it through the last one all the way yet.....

dont spoil

[riotgrrrl]

Has anyone read the new comic books? I have them downloaded if interested....They are from Rolands childhood and they are planning on doing the whole book. I guess they are more graphic novels. The artwork is great. Just PM me your email and i'll send

[WarmCyanide]

I'll have to
check that out.

I love Clive Barker,
especially his early work;
Books of Blood,etc.

btw-I know we're
talking about King ;)

NIGHTBREED

[resorcinol]

I've read a few other DT-related works too. Like the Hearts in Atlantis "Low Men in Yellow Coats" novella. Before I even knew what DT was I read that, and found out from an article about hearts in atlantis online that the low men were after Ted Braughtigan because he's a psychic "breaker" that can break the beams that hold the Dark Tower up (which would mean TOTAL UNIVERSAL DESTRUCTION FOR ALL muhuhuhuhaahaha). So of course the Crimson King wants him and other breakers. At the end of Hearts in Atlantis Ted sends the kid he befriended a letter with rose petals in the envolope... a direct allusion to the tower.

I really liked the short story though, and highly recommend it. It was made into a movie called Hearts in Atlantis too.

[WarmCyanide]

I've read a few other DT-related works too. Like the Hearts in Atlantis "Low Men in Yellow Coats" novella. Before I even knew what DT was I read that, and found out from an article about hearts in atlantis online that the low men were after Ted Braughtigan because he's a psychic "breaker" that can break the beams that hold the Dark Tower up (which would mean TOTAL UNIVERSAL DESTRUCTION FOR ALL muhuhuhuhaahaha). So of course the Crimson King wants him and other breakers. At the end of Hearts in Atlantis Ted sends the kid he befriended a letter with rose petals in the envolope... a direct allusion to the tower.

I really liked the short story though, and highly recommend it. It was made into a movie called Hearts in Atlantis too.

thats my next move then. didnt know about that. thanky

[pizzaboy]

Where have you looked for the un-cut version. I work at a big book store and the un-cut is all we have.

Haven't looked in a store yet...I'm still looking for the one I already own. When ex and I went seperate ways I got some of her shit and she got some of mine...its all a matter of negotiating to get it back.

Shouldn't be a big issue.

[mark_renton]

I use to really like king until I started reading H.P. love craft, and it’s like comparing vicoden to an oxy to me. I have read most of all of kings works, except the rest of the d.t. series (I’ve only made it to book 4). I always did like eddie, and sometimes I reread his introduction in book 2 ( that’s some funny shit I don’t care who you are).

[WarmCyanide]

I use to really like king until I started reading H.P. love craft, and it’s like comparing vicoden to an oxy to me. I have read most of all of kings works, except the rest of the d.t. series (I’ve only made it to book 4). I always did like eddie, and sometimes I reread his introduction in book 2 ( that’s some funny shit I don’t care who you are).


what do you recommend for a first time reader of H.P. ?
thanks

[resorcinol]

what do you recommend for a first time reader of H.P. ?
thanks

I second this question. I'm always open to becoming obsessed with a new author's writings. I've heard of Lovecraft, just don't know of anything he's written.

I know King likes him too.

[mark_renton]

O.K., Lovecraft has been the biggest influence on some of modern horror writers along with many science fiction writers, Steven king, clive barker, Anne rice, and ray bradberry are just a few. You may not know his name, but I am sure you know some movies that were adapted from his work, The movie the thing is a good example, it was an adaption from love crafts story At the mounts of madness ( though there are some major discrepancies). I’m sure you have at least heard of the Necronomican ( evan if only from the evil dead movies).

Most of Lovecrafts work was in short stories Though he did write several novellas ( bigger than a short story but smaller than a novel). I would also like to point out Lovecraft wrote many times about drugs in his works ( especially opiates, morphine was very popular back in his day). My personl favorite short story of his is called The hound, followed closely by the festival. My favorite Novella he wrote was a story called Shadow over Innsmouth. What is commonly thought of as his biggest accomplishment is several stories he wrote which are labeled The Cthulhu mythos, some stories wich involve this are Call of Cthulhu, and Dagon, both excellent stories I feel. I think it was lions gate films that made the movie dagon, it’s a good flick, but really is based more after Shadow over inns mouth.


Youtube has a lot of fans that have made videos inspired by love crafts work, one of the better ones I have found is The terrible old man, heres the link.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XHpuAAnHdEc (http://youtube.com/watch?v=XHpuAAnHdEc)


I feel love craft is a far more intellectual of a read than king, but king did a fairly good job copying love crafts style in his short story Jerusalem’s lot ( not to be confused with salems lot, Which I always felt was a poor attempt to plagiarize Dracula, but I digress). If and when you read some of love crafts work you will undoubtedly notice one cliché love craft over uses again and again. Despite the cliché he’s worth the read, and I hope you guys enjoy him as much as I do, I only wish he had lived longer , so he could have wrote more books. Trust me read him, and you can thank me later once your hooked through the sack n’ back. If you want I’ll be happy to list some more stories of his that are really good, I always have enjoyed turning people on to love craft, because he never ( at least to me) disappoints.


I’ll shut up now, sorry when I’m passionate about something I can tend to ramble.

[mark_renton]

I’m sorry if I high jacked the thread! Though I wanted to also add writers Clark ashton smith and Robert Howard ( he was the creator of conan along with some awesome horror stories) were both close friends with Howard Phillip Lovecraft, and awesome writers of short stories as well. All three wrote for a pulp magazine called weird tales back in the 30’s and 40’s. Once you exhuast Lovecraft might try giving them a read.
Thanks for the interest, made my day to talk about my favorite author to people who actually give a damn about what I have to say ( it’s that or the 80 I just snorted LOL, hmmmmm).

[WarmCyanide]

thanks renton!!

[mark_renton]

thanks renton!!

Hey no prob, like I said I could go on for hours when I’m passionate about something. But now you guys got me wandering about the fate of roland and his damn tower, might have to go to barnes and noble this week.

Lol guess ya’all can have your thread back now :rolleyes:.

BTW W.C. I'm not sure why people are always giving you hell about your avatar, I think it's cool as hell!

[WarmCyanide]

But now you guys got me wandering about the fate of roland and his damn tower, might have to go to barnes and noble this week.

Lol guess ya’all can have your thread back now :rolleyes:.

BTW W.C. I'm not sure why people are always giving you hell about your avatar, I think it's cool as hell!


My friend scratched his head (figuratively) at the ending but I loved it. mindfuck of the century in my opinion. yeah as far as my avatar, i get bored of having the same avatar and like to change it. same with my desktop background on my computer. it's an OCD thing i have. others think it blasphemous to change an avatar. to each their own.:)

[mark_renton]

Where have you looked for the un-cut version. I work at a big book store and the un-cut is all we have.

My favorite part of the un cut version of the stand is where the heroin addict finds his former dealers stash of uncut dope! Show of hands guys, how many of you have dreamed of most of the world being wiped the fuck out and the world becoming your own personal opiate filled play ground for the rest of your life ( raises hand)? Ultimate junky fantasy ( maybe we should write a thread on that, ultimate addicts fantasies?, i'm sure it would be a popular thread), think mine would be my own personal vat of fent to swim in ( LMAo swim goes fer a swim:rolleyes:).

trust instructor-" Gareth, quick trust exercise. Ultimate fantasy?"
David brent- " nothing fancy ...we're all doing it"
Gareth " Two lesbians probably, sisters..... i'm just watching "
trust instructor " ok ..... uh , Tim do you have one?"
Tim " ok, didn't think I would ever say this but ya, could we hear more from Gareth please?" LMFAO

here's the like watch it laugh then thank me later!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=L42-yKY1vRM

[necrok8]

Has anyone read the new comic books? I have them downloaded if interested....They are from Rolands childhood and they are planning on doing the whole book. I guess they are more graphic novels. The artwork is great. Just PM me your email and i'll send
Riotgrrrl I am WAY interested in the comics...I didn't even know they existed. I've been a comic book fanatic since i was little, and I just got interested in the Dark Tower series.

I've been in love with Steven King's writing since I was in elementary school, but had always ignored his opus (the Dark Tower). Honestly, in light of my recent experiences
""I know it's rigged but it's the only game in town""


seems vaguely appropriate. I really didnt fall in love with the dark tower 'til I fell in love with opiates.

[riotgrrrl]

The art is GREAT and they give you more backgound. Like right now the first series is dealing with Rolands childhood from book 4. The next set comes out in Feb. King is involved as well.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb266/asimpson424/DARK20TOWER20GUNSLINGER20BORN2001_J.jpghttp://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb266/asimpson424/DARK20TOWER20GUNSLINGER20BORN2002_J.jpg

[resorcinol]

Thanks renton for the Lovecraft info. Looks like I've got reading to do :)

[WarmCyanide]

there was supposed to be a gunslinger movie out on dec 17th but i think it was a hoax.

note to hoaxers: FUCK YOU


http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/285393

[soulninja]

i'm a big fan as well,has any one read the Everthings Eventual book of short stories which included 1408? I thought it was fantastic.

[WarmCyanide]

i'm a big fan as well,has any one read the Everthings Eventual book of short stories which included 1408? I thought it was fantastic.


i listened to 1408 on audiobook read by King himself. as well as two others.

if you get a chance, watch 1408 the movie. John Cusack dominates the role.

[soulninja]

i listened to 1408 on audiobook read by King himself. as well as two others.

if you get a chance, watch 1408 the movie. John Cusack dominates the role.


I saw the movie, i thought the book was way better as well as the other stories.I would have picked 2 or 3 to be a movie before 1408.Cusack did an amazing job though as well as Jackson for his miniscule role.

[TappyTibbons]

actually, NO HOAXE! In the movi "the mist" that is out right now (which is based on a steven king short story in a collection called the skeleton crew) the main character is a sketch artist for major holywood movie posters. And in the first few shots he is working on a sketch of............... You guessed it............... the gunslinger. It is going to be a collaberation between stephen king and JJ. Abrams, the man behind lost and the new 1.18.08 movie (cloverfield) I cannot wait!

[soulninja]

actually, NO HOAXE! In the movi "the mist" that is out right now (which is based on a steven king short story in a collection called the skeleton crew) the main character is a sketch artist for major holywood movie posters. And in the first few shots he is working on a sketch of............... You guessed it............... the gunslinger. It is going to be a collaberation between stephen king and JJ. Abrams, the man behind lost and the new 1.18.08 movie (cloverfield) I cannot wait!


I just saw that as well

[riotgrrrl]

Riotgrrrl I am WAY interested in the comics...I didn't even know they existed. I've been a comic book fanatic since i was little, and I just got interested in the Dark Tower series.

I've been in love with Steven King's writing since I was in elementary school, but had always ignored his opus (the Dark Tower). Honestly, in light of my recent experiences
""I know it's rigged but it's the only game in town""



seems vaguely appropriate. I really didnt fall in love with the dark tower 'til I fell in love with opiates.



Here is a sendspace link for the first book. Search Google for the program Comical to open. Comical is very small and FREE. If you like, just let me know and i'll upload the rest :).

http://www.sendspace.com/file/goxo15

[underide]

Riotgrrrl:
"i wanna fly wanna ride with you"

sorry, but thats the best that I can do.

i never was any good at pick up lines

[riotgrrrl]

underide:

Hey i would love a vacation in Ireland.

[irish]

Sounds like Underide would love a vacation in you.:p

[resorcinol]

Drawing of the three is some funny shit! Eddie just hid the blow in mid world, thats where I am. Luckily I have tdt to entertain me until I get my opies on friday.

[WarmCyanide]

it was a trip to see how roland controlled him huh?

[mark_renton]

Drawing of the three is some funny shit! Eddie just hid the blow in mid world, thats where I am. Luckily I have tdt to entertain me until I get my opies on friday.

Always wandered what happened to all that cain, wish ta hell I could walk around on some beach and find a big stash even if it did has lobstrosities :D.

[WarmCyanide]

Always wandered what happened to all that cain, wish ta hell I could walk around on some beach and find a big stash even if it did has lobstrosities :D.


it would have helped roland's hand

[mark_renton]

it would have helped roland's hand

Fuck roland it woulda helped marks hand, I always kinda pictured eddie using it to help him kick from the H, hell thats what I woulda done.

Best quote in the book " When you gotta get down, and can't find the escalator some times ya gotta use a shovel" ( think I got that right, anyhow my friends and I always call alcohol a shovel now).:rolleyes:

[mark_renton]

BTW, did you guys get a chance to check out lovecraft yet? I just got a new book with some stories of his in it that I have not read( i'm really excited about it, but can't pry myself away from this site, go fig).

[resorcinol]

it would have helped roland's hand

The H would have really helped but eddie was starting to w/d so of course he used the last of it and didn't give roland any.

Yea it was wild how roland could take over eddie's mind. Imagine being doped up and feeling that sensation, it would be wild.


" When you gotta get down, and can't find the escalator some times ya gotta use a shovel"

I laughed at that line. It's sooo true. I do it with booze even though booze sucks compared to opies.

[WarmCyanide]

what an epic series.