The Drawing of the Three

Beginning with a short story appearing in <i>The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction</i> in 1978, the publication of Stephen King's epic work of fantasy-what he considers to be a single long novel and his magnum opus-has spanned a quarter of a century. <br><br> Set in a world of extraordinary circumstances, filled with stunning visual imagery and unforgettable characters, <i>The Dark Tower</i> series is King's most visionary feat of storytelling, a magical mix of science fiction, fantasy, and horror that may well be his crowning achievement. In November 2003, the fifth installment, <i>Wolves of the Calla</i>, will be published under the imprint of Donald M. Grant, with distribution and major promotion provided by Scribner. <i>Song of Susannah</i>, Book VI, and <i>The Dark Tower</i>, Book VII, will follow under the same arrangement in 2004. With these last three volumes finally on the horizon, readers-countless King readers who have yet to delve into <i>The Dark Tower</i> and a multitude of new and old fantasy fans-can now look forward to reading the series straight through to its stunning conclusion. Viking's elegant reissue of the first four books ensures that for the first time <i>The Dark Tower</i> will be widely available in hardcover editions for this eager readership.