Stephen Kingis the post-apocalyptic epic novel The Stand is getting an anthology book of short stories titled The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s The Standand was officially authorized by King.
This book is an 800 page collection of 34 all-new stories set during and after the events of The Stand. The book is edited by award-winning authors Christopher Gold AND Brian Keenewho wrote the preface and afterword.
King wrote an introduction for the book. Includes stories from Wayne Brady, Maurice Broaddus, C. Robert Cargill, Paolo Tremblay, Riccardo Chizmar, Catherynne M. Valente, Joe R. Lansdale, Carolina Kepnes, Josh Malermann, Tananarive due & Steven Barnes, Gabino IglesiasAND David J. Schow.
Other contributors include Poppy Z. Brite, Somer Canon, Nat Cassidy, V. Castro, SA Cosby, Meg Gardiner, Jonathan Janz, Alma Katsu, Michele Corita, Sarah Langan, Tim Lebbon, Ronald Malfi, Usman T. Malik, Press Mohamed, Cinzia Pelayo, Hailey Piper, Alex Segura, Bryan Smith, Bev Vincent, Catriona district, Chuck Wendig, Wrath James WhiteAND Rio yours.
The description reads: “Since its first publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered Stephen King’s seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, selling millions of copies and being adapted twice for television.
“While there are other extraordinary works that explore the unraveling of human society, none have been as influential as this iconic novel: generations of writers have been influenced by its dark but ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and by its extraordinary variety of characters.
“Now, for the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original anthology of short stories presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene.
“Bringing together some of today’s greatest and most visionary writers, The end of the world as we know it features unforgettable, all-new stories set during and after (and some perhaps long after) the events of The Stand— brilliant, terrifying, and achingly human tales that will resonate with readers everywhere as essential companions to the classic bestselling novel.
The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand will be published by Gallery Books and released in hardcover and e-book on August 19, 2025.
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by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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