Its account is as fragmented as the narrative voice supposedly is and the demand for completion is defined by another character as “childish insistence” (307). Language . There is a terrifying secret shrouded in Shed B in the state police barracks in Statler, Pennsylvania. English. Now, more than twenty years later, Curt’s son Ned starts hanging around the barracks and is allowed into the Troop D family. Plot & Themes Composition of Book Descript. The genre is subtle horror over time. The reason it is subtle horror over time is because of how long it takes for the actual horror to sink in. Genres. As it turned out, the Buick 8 was worse than dangerous—and the members of Troop D decided that it would be better if the public never found out about it. "From a Buick 6" has been covered by musicians such as Gary U.S. Bonds, Mitch Ryder, Treat Her Right, Mike Wilhelm, Alex Taylor and Johnny Winter. In his Author’s Note after the text, King tells us, “This story became [ . On Shelf. Other Editions of This Title: Digital Audiobook (8/31/2002) Paperback (11/14/2017) CD-Audio (9/1/2002) Mass Market (12/1/2003) CD-Audio (10/28/2008) Paperback (10/1/2011) Description . Sparks Library - Adult Fiction. Why does King (Dreamcatcher, 2001, etc.) Edition Description. Values for From a Buick 8 last updated - Jan 2020 Want to know where to buy this book? Harriet Klausner The review of this Book prepared by Harriet Klausner Chapter Analysis of From A Buick 8; Click on a plot link to find similar books! The faux vehicle’s real purpose and abilities, like perhaps acting as a portal between worlds, cause the town of Statler, Pennsylvania and its residents all sorts of grief. The page for Stephen King's Limited Edition: From a Buick 8 The Boy filmmaker William Brent Bell will direct the story of an otherworldly car. Or what looks like one, at least. From A Buick 8 centers around "the rural town of Statler, Pennsylvania where the state police have kept a mysterious 1954 Buick Roadmaster in the shed behind the barracks for over twenty years. . As it turned out, the Buick 8 was worse than dangerous—and the members of Troop D decided that it would be better if the public never found out about it. Hardcover. For as little as really happens in the novel and for its mostly flashback form, it is still absolutely un-put-down-able. From a Buick 8…so far as I know [is] the last Stephen King novel, per se, in terms of it just being a novel-novel.” That turned out to be a lie. A first edition of 1,750,000 copies. Those feeling a tinge of déjà vu will recall Stephen King has previously explored classic cars as a troupe in horror. Issued with a dustjacket and price of $28.00. Search current ABEbooks.com listings for this book: click here Search current e b a y listings for this book: click here Stephen King has never been an author I'd call bright and cheery, but this time out, his ghost story is even more glum than usual. From a Buick 8 — not to be confused with Joe Hill’s car-based horror story NOS4A2 which got its own AMC adaptation this year — is about a spooky 1953 Buick Roadmaster. Rate this book. From a Buick 8: a novel. email; X. From a Buick 8 . . ] Varies, see individual formats and editions. Pub. It’s about a car that may be a portal to another dimension…a car that’s always waiting patiently for someone to get too close to it at the wrong time. Date . Critics' Opinion: Readers' Opinion: First Published: Sep 2002, 368 pages Paperback: Dec 2003, 496 pages. Buick 8 doesn’t give us a story like that. . On Shelf. It's disjointed, strange, probably a little too long for its own good, and - in classic Modern King fashion - … It is in some sense a ghost story in the way that the novel is about a group of people telling an old but unsettling tale. And while the Buick 8 … From a Buick 8 centers around the rural town of Statler, Pennsylvania where the state police have kept a mysterious 1954 Buick Roadmaster in the shed behind the barracks for over twenty years. Author . From a Buick 8: 'From a Buick 8' centers on a mysterious Buick stored in a state trooper barracks. Scribner, $28 (368p) ISBN 0-7432-1137-5. From A Buick 8. by Stephen King. As it turned out, the Buick 8 was worse than dangerous—and the members of Troop D decided that it would be better if the public never found out about it. . Write a Review. : (Click Here) Home | About Us | Identify US 1st Editions | Identify UK 1st Editions | Remarques | Forums | … King, Stephen. From A Buick 8: Movie Adaption of Stephen King Novel in Development; Edit. IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 19. From a Buick 8 is a masterful, spooky novel about grief, loss, the inexplicable nature of the world and cruel fate. FROM A BUICK 8 Stephen King. The structure of FROM A BUICK 8 is absorbing as each trooper tells Ned about his dealings with “the car” leading the audience to think twice before entering a strange vehicle. Average Rating. Varies, see individual formats and editions. King (who was, in an odd coincidence, struck by a drunk driver after starting this novel) proves himself to be at the top of his form. From a Buick 8 is a 368-page novel first published in 2002. List Price: 28.00* * Individual store prices may vary. Stephen King's From a Buick 8 is not one of the horror maestro's better novels. Now, more than twenty years later, Curt's son Ned starts hanging around the barracks and is allowed into the Troop D family. The name of a 2002 novel by Stephen King, From a Buick 8 is adapted from the title of this song. The title of the book is From A Buick 8, written by Stephen King. From a Buick 8 is like a campfire tale minus the roasted marshmallows. FICTION KING 2002. King publish… Buy This Book. Publisher . Stephen King. Stephen King’s horror novel “From a Buick 8” is in the works as movie at Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment with William Brent Bell set to direct from his own script. About this Book . Similar to Christine, From A Buick 8 revolves around a deadly car, only this time the authorities know about it. On the copyright page you should see the numbers 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 Current Value = $10 . From a Buick 8 takes the reader into the small family of Troop D and the secrets they kept hidden for over two decades. Book Show Edition. Now, more than twenty years later, Curt’s son Ned starts hanging around the barracks and is allowed into the Troop D family. and I keep it in a jar on my desk”)?His latest is less gross-out than police procedural. write such gross stuff (“I have the heart of a small boy . Place Hold CD Book Show Edition. Accelerated Reader . From a Buick 8 (1) This edition was published in 2002 by New English Library / Hodder & Stoughton in London, England. The cops, the dispatcher and the custodian quickly take a liking to him, and soon begin telling him about the "Buick 8" of the title. From a Buick 8 joins a never-ending list of Stephen King books to land a film adaptation. The track "From a Motel 6" on the 1993 Yo La Tengo album Painful is a nod to the title of this song. 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