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The Talisman is a 1984 fantasy novel by American writers Stephen King and Peter Straub. The plot is not related to that of Walter Scott's 1825 novel of the same name, although there is one oblique reference to "a Sir Walter Scott novel." The Talisman was nominated for the Locus and World Fantasy Awards in 1985. [1]
Jul 28, 2022 · The answer is The Talisman. A live-action adaptation of Stephen King and Peter Straub’s book of the same name is currently being produced by Steven Spielberg and the Duffer Brothers, AKA the creators of Stranger Things. Here’s the latest on what we know about the project so far.
Apr 17, 2018 · The iconic, “extraordinary” (The Washington Post) collaboration between bestselling authors Stephen King and Peter Straub—an epic thriller about a young boy’s quest to save his mother’s life.
The Talisman. Twelve-year-old Jack Sawyer embarks on an epic quest--a walk from the seacoast of New Hampshire to the California coast--to find the talisman that will save his dying mother's life.
Nov 8, 1984 · The Talisman #1. Stephen King, Peter Straub. 4.11. 132,224 ratings5,086 reviews. Two of the world's bestselling authors have combined their unique talents in an unforgettable epic of fantasy, adventure, odyssey - and spine-tingling terror.
Jul 31, 2001 · The book is a modern-day(ish) quest—penned in 1984—about a 12-year-old boy, Jack Sawyer, forced to travel cross-country between parallel universes in search of a magic Talisman that will save his mother’s life.
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One of the most influential and heralded works of fantasy ever written, The Talisman is an extraordinary novel of loyalty, awakening, terror, and mystery. Jack Sawyer, on a...
As Jack “flips” between worlds, making his way westward toward the redemptive Talisman, a sequence of heart-stopping encounters challenges him at every step. An unforgettable epic of adventure and resounding triumph, is one of the most influential and highly praised works of fantasy ever written.
A 12-year-old boy named Jack Sawyer who sets off on an epic road-trip quest in order to save his dying mother's life. He is in search of the Talisman, a powerful relic that can not only heal his mother but, as he learns, save the world.