- Paperback: 233 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster (21 July 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743252071
- ISBN-13: 978-0743252072
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 694,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Furth's concordance anticipates and answers virtually every question the Constant Reader might come up with' (Locus )
'I found this overview of In-World, Mid-World, and End-World both entertaining and invaluable. So, I am convinced, will you' (Stephen King, from the foreword to A CONCORDANCE, ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
'I found this overview of In-World, Mid-World, and End-World both entertaining and invaluable. So, I am convinced, will you' (Stephen King, from the foreword to A CONCORDANCE, ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Stephen King, from the foreword to A CONCORDANCE, VOLUME I
'I found this overview of In-World, Mid-World, and End-World both entertaining and invaluable. So, I am convinced, will you'
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Firstly, let me say that I am a massive King and (obviously) a Dark Tower Junkie!
Sadly however, this book gives nothing new to the DT Series. As King himself stated, this book was never ear-marked for publication but was written by Robin Furth as a reference guide for King, for writting Volumes 5,6 and 7.
I have read the first four volumes many times and this book revealed no more to me than I already knew. This book contains:
1. Foreword by King,
2. Intro by Robin Furth,
3. A-Z index of characters with volume and page reference,
4. A-Z index of Mid-World Locations,
5. A-Z index of Locations in OUR world with D.T. references,
6. Chapter on 'sayings' and High Speach words used in the Novels,
7. 2 maps showing Rolands journey from Pricetown to Golgotha (DTI) and Shardiks Lair to Lud (DTII)
...and basically thats your lot! If you still think you need this book, try and have a look at a copy before you buy.
....But, the Tower IS closer and the Rose is still in terrible danger!!
6 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Where is the Man In Black? Will the Dark Tower fall? Who is the Crimson King? And most importantly, just who does Randall Flagg think he is? If you have spent the last couple of decades following the adventures of Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger and his quest to reach the Dark Tower, then you probably have more questions than answers about the series of Stephen King novels. It's about time somebody provided us with a guide to Mid-world, King's epic fantasy landscape. Robin Furth, one of King's longtime researchers has created a fantastic guide to all the concordance elements of the story, allowing us to understand just how everything fits together... hopefully!
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97 of 98 people found the following review helpful
Complete and Easy To Use Dark Tower Reference
20 Aug 2003
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Welcome to the world of Roland and the Dark Tower.
This concordance was actually put together as a reference for Stephen King himself, as he explains in the beginning of this very excellent and detailed document.
Here within lies the Dark Tower and all its mysteries, names, characters, locations, mythology, etc.
This is an ideal book for the Dark Tower fan, or fanatic. The details refer back to actual page numbers of the original novels, and the format is easy to use. Ideally, finding answers to your questions is the key to a well put together reference book - and this book has been researched and put together expertly.
I would strongly suggest this book for an accompanyment to the Dark Tower Series.
57 of 59 people found the following review helpful
A Worthwhile Reference for Fans Only
16 July 2003
Format:Paperback
Like many Dark Tower fans, I was excited to see this book published. The stories are so rich with characters and exotic locales that it's easy to lose track of every little nuance found in the series. With that being said, the author does an excellent (and thorough) job of compiling the information.
Everything is up to date, including entries regarding the recently revised novel THE GUNSLINGER and the short story LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA. There are even hints as to what to expect in the next 3 books yet to be published. The maps located in the back are extremely helpful, as there's been some contention over the years as to where things were located in Mid-World. This finally solves the arguments (at least in my opinion).
My only gripe is that the book doesn't really delve into the other related novels such as THE STAND, INSOMNIA, or especially THE TALISMAN and BLACK HOUSE. Of course, if it did, it would make for a much larger volume.
If you haven't read any of the Dark Tower books, then this concordance will make no sense to you. If you're a hard core fan, like me, get it!
Everything is up to date, including entries regarding the recently revised novel THE GUNSLINGER and the short story LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA. There are even hints as to what to expect in the next 3 books yet to be published. The maps located in the back are extremely helpful, as there's been some contention over the years as to where things were located in Mid-World. This finally solves the arguments (at least in my opinion).
My only gripe is that the book doesn't really delve into the other related novels such as THE STAND, INSOMNIA, or especially THE TALISMAN and BLACK HOUSE. Of course, if it did, it would make for a much larger volume.
If you haven't read any of the Dark Tower books, then this concordance will make no sense to you. If you're a hard core fan, like me, get it!
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
A very nice companion to The Dark Tower Series!
17 July 2003
Format:Paperback
My girlfriend and I are reading and loving the Dark Tower series (I am new to it, she is reading for the second time). We were in a bookstore recently, and she saw me looking at this Dark Tower Concordance and shot me a look that said "Jesus, don't be a geek. What's next? Repeating dialogue from star trek episodes?"....
Anyway, this is actually a very useful reference tool, well organized and well written, and it has enhanced my already sizable pleasure of reading The Dark Tower books. Every time I have wanted to know a character's background, or the details of a particular place mentioned in the books, this book has given me a very nice and concise explanation.
I'm not sure if you do this, but when I am reading a book and suddenly a character or place pops up that I only half-remember, I have to go all back through the book until I find the first, explanatory reference to the character/place. This concordance lets me look up a character or place very quickly without breaking the flow of the novels.
Hey, it even has maps!
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