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The Bachman Books
The Bachman Books
Author: Richard Bachman, Stephen King
Four of Richard Bachman's eerie works are gathered here in a posthumous edition. They are Rage, a story of stunning psychological horror about an "extra" ordinary high school student; "The Long Walk," a contest with death; "Roadwork, a strange variation on the theme of "Home Sweet Home"; and "The Runni...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780451147363
ISBN-10: 0451147367
Publication Date: 9/23/1986
Pages: 944
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4 stars, based on 233 ratings
Publisher: Signet
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 8
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Four early novellas: Rage, The Long Walk, Roadwork, and The Running Man. After Columbine, Rage and The Bachman Books were allowed to go out of print, but the other three are still available as separate paperbacks.
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Read this book a long time ago, right after Schwartzneger made "The Running Man". The story is only vaguely like the movie. The story I really liked and remember the most was "The Long Walk". I'm not a big horror fan, but I enjoyed this book.
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This version includes the controversial novella "Rage." In later editions, "Thinner" replaces this novella in the collection.
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Four stories written by Stephen King that are great!! As usual.
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Must read for any Stephen King fan. Four tales: Rage, The Longwalk, Roadwork and The Running Man.
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This is one book I just couldn't put down! There are four different stories within the book.
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Short stores from Stephen King writing as Bachman


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