Cover of The Stand by Stephen King

The Stand

The Stand is a dystopian work by Stephen King, published in 1978. The Dystopia Index files it under post-apocalyptic collapse, tracing documented themes of ecological collapse. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorStephen King
First published1978
ISBN-139788845212178
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

The Stand is a 1970s dystopia by Stephen King. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among post-apocalyptic collapse, surfacing ecological collapse. Library catalogues index it under subjects including suspense & thriller, gothic & horror, biological warfare, research, horror fiction, and horror tales. The edition on file runs about 1201 pages, has been issued by Vintage, and carries ISBN 9788845212178. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was The Stand published?

The Stand was first published in 1978.

Who wrote The Stand?

The Stand was written by Stephen King.

What kind of dystopia is The Stand?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Post-apocalyptic, with themes of Ecological collapse. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of The Stand?

A catalogued edition of The Stand carries ISBN-13 9788845212178.

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