Prolific author Stephen King published his first short story, "I Was a Teenage Grave Robber," in Comics Review in 1965. Though often disparaged by literary critics, his work has influenced an entire generation of horror and science fiction writers, and he was awarded the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Featuring the most important critical interpretations of the horror master's work, Stephen King, Updated Edition is an ideal vehicle to jump-start research and further reading.