It's truly fascinating to witness what decomposed kindling contributed to igniting King's passion and success in the Horror Genre.

His works have left an indelible mark, and it's exciting to explore the books that served as his inspiration. I'm eagerly anticipating delving into the pages of Jack Finney's "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "The Third Level."

Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" also holds great allure, as does Richard Matheson's "The Incredible Shrinking Man."

The world of horror literature is vast and filled with these hidden gems. However, with so many captivating books to choose from and such limited time, it can be a challenge to decide where to start.

Nonetheless, I'm determined to embark on this literary journey and discover the terrors and thrills that lie within these pages.

Probably my favorite King book. It offers a great deal of profound insights not only into Mr. King himself but also into his thoughts on writing.

Let me update and expand on this a bit. When I read it, I discovered (or at least I believed I did) that it provided me with many valuable insights into Mr. King. (Of course, he might be laughing and saying, "So you think. You've fallen into my trap." Just a thought.) With biographical sketches, real-life stories, and accounts of his own writing experiences, it's truly worth the price.

Also, at the time of reading, I found the list of his favorite books in the back extremely interesting and spent a significant amount of time at the library attempting to locate them. This was a greater challenge then as I resided in a smaller city and the library didn't have nearly all the books he listed. Since Danse Macabre was written in 1981 and it's now 2011, a new list and a follow-up book would be of great interest.

So, although I'm not strictly a die-hard King fan, I really liked this book.

That was an extremely interesting read.

Stephen King, the renowned master of horror, takes you on a captivating journey through the horror genre, encompassing both movies and books.

It feels almost as if you are sitting in a classroom, being taught by the maestro himself, which perhaps explains the rather fitting cover image.

This work was originally published in 1981, but it has a recent introduction by King himself, adding a touch of modern relevance.

I must admit that I'm not entirely in agreement with everything King states in here. However, it is still a great read.

What makes it even more engaging is that he provides a comprehensive list of horror movies to watch in the back, as well as a selection of books to read.

Overall, it's truly interesting stuff that horror enthusiasts are sure to enjoy.

This was truly a fun read. It was an impressionistic literary journey that delved deep into Steve's life and his encounters with horror. Through this book, I became acquainted with EC Comics.

Recently, I managed to locate its most terrifying story as recommended by King, which is Foul Play, online. It really made me feel a tinge of sadness that I wasn't born in America, especially before the comics code was put into effect.

The world of EC Comics seems to have been a fascinating and thrilling one, filled with unique and spine-chilling tales. I can only imagine the excitement and fear that readers must have felt when they first laid eyes on those comics.

Perhaps if I had been born earlier and in America, I would have had the opportunity to experience the full glory of EC Comics and be a part of that era of horror comics.

Nonetheless, I am still grateful to have discovered this world through this book and to have been able to explore some of its most terrifying stories.