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Author: William Peter Blatty
ISBN: 9780062094353

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Type

Physical Book

Author

William Peter Blatty

Publisher

Harper

Year

2011

Language

English

Pages

400

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.1 x 16.3 x 3.6 cm

Weight

0.57 kg.

ISBN13

9780062094353

Edition No.

0040

Synopsis "the exorcist,40th anniversary edition"

"What an excellent day for an exorcism..."Originally published in 1971, The Exorcist remains one of the most controversial novels ever written. A literary phenomenon soon after its release, it spent fifty-seven weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. Inspired by the shockingly true story of a child's demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty's iconic novel focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. When sweet Regan's behavior turns sinister, a small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals take it upon themselves to rescue the poor girl from her unspeakable fate. Timeless and terrifying, The Exorcist is a story that has gripped the public zeitgeist for nearly half a century.Soon after its publication, The Exorcist became a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations. On the opening day of the film, lines of fans stretched around city blocks. In Chicago, frustrated moviegoers used a battering ram to gain entry through the double side doors of a theater. In Kansas City, police used tear gas to disperse an impatient crowd who tried to force their way into a cinema. The three major television networks carried footage of these events, and CBS's Walter Cronkite devoted almost ten minutes to the story. The Exorcist was, and is, more than just a novel and a film: it is a true landmark of American culture. . .and a reflection of our innermost fears.Purposefully raw and profane, The Exorcist continues to engross and disturb readers. Now, fifty years since its publication, it remains an unforgettable reading experience that will continue to shock and frighten a new generation of readers.

William Peter Blatty

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William Peter Blatty (1928-2017) was an American writer, screenwriter, and director, best known for his most famous work, The Exorcist (1971), a horror novel that became a literary and cinematic phenomenon. The story, which explores the theme of demonic possession and the battle between good and evil, was successfully adapted into a film in 1973, winning the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. In addition to The Exorcist, Blatty wrote other novels such as The Exorcist's Curse (1973) and Son of Rosemary (1994), continuations of his most iconic works

His style is characterized by mixing elements of psychological horror with philosophical and spiritual questions. Throughout his career, Blatty received multiple accolades, including the Horror Critics Award, but his most enduring legacy remains the work The Exorcist.

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