The Dark Tower series

[dawnde]

When I first entered the dark tower world I was amazed. It is a truly incredible act of imagination. Are there any more books to be added to the series is what I'm wondering? I thought I saw something the other day but I was in a hurry and can't remember the title.

[Moderator]

If you mean any full-length novels to be added after the 7th Dark Tower book, then there's nothing set to be published in the near future. There have been additions to the series in the form of the Dark Tower comics released by Marvel which have been authorized by, but not written by, Steve.

[Lily Sawyer]

Ms. Mod, I just read your link to how The Dark Tower series references several of Mr. King's previous works...very interesting, given that I haven't read the Tower series yet.

There was one thing that caught my eye:

"Jake sees elves peering from beneath peaked green caps with strange, sly smiles on their faces in the wallpaper on the house on Dutch Hill. "

-I know exactly what Mr. King's inspiration was: those creepy Annalee dolls and Christmas ornaments. This is what I imagine those elves in the Tower books to look like:



-Knew you'd sleep better tonight knowing that.

[arowhena]

I have a question.
Is there or is there not a relationship between C.S. Lewis’s unfinished story “The Dark Tower” and Stephen King’s “Dark Tower” series?
I read only part of “The Gunslinger” about twenty years ago, put it down and never picked it up again.
I recently read C. S. Lewis’s “The Dark Tower” and something gelled in my brain that I’ve seen “something” like this before. And in my mind’s eye I recalled King’s “The Gunslinger.”
Anyone?

[Moderator]

It wasn't a factor for Stephen that I've ever heard or seen him mention. His inspiration came from "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came" by Robert Browning and The Lord of the Rings.

[arowhena]

It wasn't a factor for Stephen that I've ever heard or seen him mention. His inspiration came from "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came" by Robert Browning and The Lord of the Rings.

Thanks, this has bothered me for some time. I went and bought “The Gunslinger, “and will read it over the next few days. Afterward, I’ll reread C.S. Lewis’s “The Dark Tower.” I’ll let you know what I find. Perhaps I’ve imagined a connection. We will see.

[plgordon]

We have been teased for a couple of years with rumors of a movie!!

[arowhena]

<quote>We have been teased for a couple of years with rumors of a movie!!</quote>

I hope not.
I’ve never understand why we in the United States insist on sullying good writing by making it into movies.
Is it to attract those that cannot read? If so, I say it’s damn poor reason.

[McKinney]

I am currently reading these books. I am on the third one and I enjoy them a lot. I was suprised that Stephen King would make a series of books but I am glad he did.

[cjconover]

I would love a epic movie to the Dark Tower series. But it could never be the same as the books. I don't know if you read Harry Potter but some much was left out. good movies IF you never read the books. The castle was different and among other things that where not the same it each movie. Now if it could be done LOTR style, I am in.