needful things

[sbirchfeld]

would mr. king be offended or interested in knowing about an adult business in madison indiana going by the moniker of "needful things"?

[Moderator]

There are probably dozens of businesses named Needful Things now. He doesn't have to give permission because his copyright only extends to the text of the novel itself, not the title words.

[jcasey]

Interesting concept though...If he is a true liberal, I think he would be ecstatic! Freedom of speech etc.

[michal]

I'd be careful going in to shop there just the same... You know, make sure you're not trading your immortal soul or anything.

[GNTLGNT]

He'd probably bust a gut laughing and then buy something that needed batteries. It would be too rich not to-(O.K. kids-next item to look for in Uncle Stevie's on-line office game makes a funny buzzing noise when you pass over it)