{"product_id":"the-science-of-stephen-king-the-truth-behind-pennywise-jack-torrance-carrie-cujo-and-more-iconic-characters-from-the-master-of-horror-paperback","title":"The Science of Stephen King: The Truth Behind Pennywise, Jack Torrance, Carrie, Cujo, and More Iconic Characters from the Master of Horror - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMeg Hafdahl\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKelly Florence\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncover the theories behind the Master of Horror's macabre tales: \u003ci\u003eIt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shining\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCarrie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCujo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMisery\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePet Semetary\u003c\/i\u003e, and so much more \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gothic media moguls Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, authors of \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Monsters \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Science of Women in Horror\u003c\/i\u003e, and co-hosts of the \u003ci\u003eHorror Rewind \u003c\/i\u003epodcast called \"the best horror film podcast out there\" by \u003ci\u003eFilm Daddy\u003c\/i\u003e, present a guide to the Stephen King stories and characters we all know and love. Through interviews, literary and film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, \u003ci\u003e The Science of Stephen King \u003c\/i\u003edelves into the uniquely horrific Stephen King universe to uncover the science behind the legendary novels that have become an integral part of modern pop culture, answering such questions as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the science behind time travel and parallel universes like in \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Tower \u003c\/i\u003eseries and \u003ci\u003e11\/22\/63\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does lack of sleep affect the human body like in \u003ci\u003eInsomnia\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs it possible for horrific creatures to exist like in \u003ci\u003eNightshift\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the science behind curses and legends like in \u003ci\u003eDreamcatcher \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThinner\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Join Kelly and Meg as they learn if we all really do float down here\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeg Hafdahl \u003c\/b\u003eis an author and co-host of the \u003ci\u003eHorror Rewind\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. Her female-driven horror stories have been produced for audio by The Wicked Library and in anthologies such as \u003ci\u003eEve's Requiem: Tales of Women, Mystery and Horror.\u003c\/i\u003e Meg lives in Minnesota with her husband, two young sons, and a menagerie of pets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Florence \u003c\/b\u003eis a teacher, a mother, and a horror film lover. She is passionate about female representation in all media and particularly in the horror genre. Kelly produces and co-hosts \u003ci\u003eHorror Rewind.\u003c\/i\u003e She also owns Gothic Gifts, a shop for fans of horror.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42163538165895,"sku":"9781510757745","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0cc219513d021f381ac8ed3c3497e175.webp?v=1733298160","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-science-of-stephen-king-the-truth-behind-pennywise-jack-torrance-carrie-cujo-and-more-iconic-characters-from-the-master-of-horror-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}