"The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed..."
Whether you're already a fan of Stephen King or just discovering his work, this is where you can find all things Dark Tower.
Welcome. Enjoy the journey. Long days and pleasant nights.
Hooked on Stephen King
I have been reading Stephen King books since I was a kid. The first one I read was "Christine" and I do admit to having a few nightmares -- who knew a book about a car could be so scary!! Then again, I think I was also 12 years old.I came across the Dark Tower books when the first 2 installments were already published. From the moment I read the first line, I was completely hooked and I flew through the The Gunslinger and then The Drawing of the Three, totally wrapped up in the world of the Dark Tower. I have anxiously awaited the release of each installment in the Dark Tower series so that I could continue my journey with Roland and his ka-tet. A true addiction considering the final novel was released in 2004 -- yes, that's at least 14 years of scanning the New Release section in bookstores. For those of you who were on the journey from the very beginning, let me commend you on your 22 year journey!
Stephen King, thankee-sai for not breaking The Beam or abandoning the quest MidWorld.
The good news for you, Constant Reader, is that if you haven't been introduced to this fantastic series yet, you don't have to wait 22 years to find out how it ends.
Below, you can find all 7 of the novels, including a box set of the first 4 (if you're into that kind of thing).
I've also added the audiobook versions for you audiophiles out there.
Plus, if you're a total geek like me, check out lower down on the page for some cool Dark Tower merchandise to show the King of Horror some love.
Dark Tower Overview
- Origins of The Dark Tower
- Stephen King's Dark Tower Series: The Novels
- Stephen King's Dark Tower Series: The Novels Continued
- Who is Your Favorite Dark Tower Character?
- Stephen King's Dark Tower Series: The AudioBooks
- Stephen King's Dark Tower Series: The AudioBooks Continued
- Which Dark Tower Book Do You Think is the Best of the Series?
- Did You Know? The World of The Dark Tower Pops Up in Other Stephen King Books
- Dark Tower Related Books
- More Dark Tower Related Books
- Still More Dark Tower Related Books
- Dark Tower Websites
- Stephen King's Dark Tower Series: The Graphic Novels
- Stephen King Dark Tower on eBay
- Dark Tower Clothing and Gifts
Origins of The Dark Tower
"Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came"
The Dark Tower series was first inspired by Robert Browning's poem, "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came". If you want to read the full poem, it's included in the appendix of the seventh (last) Dark Tower book of the novel series.Stephen King lists his other inspirations for the Dark Tower series as: "The Lord of The Rings" (the location names and unique language called 'High Speech' were also influenced by J. R. R. Tolkien's work), the Aurthurian Legend, and "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" (King says that Roland Deschain, The Gunslinger, was inspired by Clint Eastwood's "Man with No Name" character--and seriously, don't we all picture Clint Eastwood in that role?).
Image is: Thomas Moran - Child Roland to the Dark Tower Came 1889
Stephen King's Dark Tower Series: The Novels
The Dark Tower Boxed Set (Books 1-4)
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The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1)
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The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Book 2)
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The Waste Lands (The Dark Tower, Book 3)
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Wizard and Glass (The Dark Tower, Book 4)
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Stephen King's Dark Tower Series: The Novels Continued
Wolves of the Calla (The Dark Tower, Book 5)
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Song of Susannah (The Dark Tower, Book 6)
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The Dark Tower (The Dark Tower, Book 7)
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Who is Your Favorite Dark Tower Character?
Stephen King's Dark Tower Series: The AudioBooks
Stephen King's Dark Tower Series: The AudioBooks Continued
Which Dark Tower Book Do You Think is the Best of the Series?
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Wizard and Glass (The Dark Tower, Book 4) by Stephen King
The end is near.
Start at the beginning.
The Dark Tower saga builds to an explosive climax...
In November 2003, the fifth Dark Tower book hits stores for the first time-followed by books six and seven.
This #1 bestseller heralds the beginning of the end.1 point
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The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, Book 1) by Stephen King
Filled with ominous landscapes and macabre menace, Stephen King's latest mass market novel features The Gunslinger, a haunting figure in combat with The Man in Black in an epic battle of good versus evil. A spellbinding tale that is both grippingly realistic and eerily dreamlike.0 points
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The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, Book 2) by Stephen King
The Man in Black is dead, and Roland is about to be hurled into 20th-century America, occupying the mind of a man running cocaine on the New York/Bermuda shuttle. A brilliant work of dark fantasy inspired by Browning's romantic poem, "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came".0 points
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The Waste Lands (The Dark Tower, Book 3) by Stephen King
Roland the Gunfighter and his two companions continue the quest for the tower at the portal of all the worlds...in this third volume in the epic that continues to dominate the bestseller lists.0 points
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Wolves of the Calla (The Dark Tower, Book 5) by Stephen King
Set in a world of extraordinary circumstances, filled with stunning visual imagery and unforgettable characters, the DARK TOWER series is unlike anything you have ever read.
Here is the fifth installment, "one of the strongest entries yet in what will surely be a master storyteller's magnum opus" (Locus).
Roland Deschain and his ka-tet are bearing southeast through the forests of Mid-World on their quest for the Dark Tower. Their path takes them to the outskirts of Calla Bryn Sturgis. But beyond t...
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Song of Susannah (The Dark Tower, Book 6) by Stephen King
SONG OF SUSANNAH
THE DARK TOWER VI
Susannah Dean is possessed, her body a living vessel for the demon-mother Mia. Something is growing inside Susannah's belly, something terrible, and soon she will give birth to Mia's "chap." But three unlikely allies are following them from New York City to the border of End World, hoping to prevent the unthinkable. Meanwhile, Eddie and Roland have tumbled into the state of Maine -- where the author of a novel called 'Salem's Lot is about to meet his destiny....
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The Dark Tower (The Dark Tower, Book 7) by Stephen King
Creating "true narrative magic" (The Washington Post) at every revelatory turn, Stephen King surpasses all expectation in the stunning final volume of his seven-part epic masterwork. Entwining stories and worlds from a vast and complex canvas, here is the conclusion readers have long awaited -- breath-takingly imaginative, boldly visionary, and wholly entertaining.
Roland Deschain and his ka-tet have journeyed together and apart, scattered far and wide across multilayered worlds of wheres and whe...
0 pointsDid You Know? The World of The Dark Tower Pops Up in Other Stephen King Books
Dark Tower Related Books
In many of Stephen King's novels, the world of the Dark Tower makes itself known. Sometimes it's just a reference, but at times it's an introduction of characters or concepts that are evolving in the series. I've only included the books with larger references to the Dark Tower, but be on the lookout as you read his other novels for other references!Should you read these related books before you read the Dark Tower novels? Should you read them after? Or does it matter if you don't read them at all?
It's up to you, but I would recommend reading them in the order Stephen King wrote them for full effect (All things follow the beam).
I've listed them in order of release below and have put a note in each section to show where the Dark Tower books fit in the timeline.
You don't have to read these Dark Tower related books, but if you don't, is your quest really complete?
Dark Tower Related Books
by Stephen King
More Dark Tower Related Books
by Stephen King
Wizard and Glass (The Dark Tower, Book 4) fits after The Regulators.
Still More Dark Tower Related Books
by Stephen King
Dark Tower Websites
- The Official Stephen King Dark Tower Website
- It's the official website, what can I say? Not only do you get the phenomenal artwork, but you also get a glossary for the books and the latest information about new Dark Tower projects.
- Wikipedia: The Dark Tower Series
- Great place to get Dark Tower background info and plot summaries.
- The Dark Tower Palaver (Forum)
- Connect and chat with other Dark Tower enthusiasts.
Stephen King's Dark Tower Series: The Graphic Novels
If you liked the glimpse back into Roland's pre-Dark Tower days, you'll love these Graphic Novels. They're a bit hard to find on Amazon in stock, but these should point you in the right direction...
Stephen King Dark Tower on eBay
Are you looking for a collector's item, like first covers of the books? Check out eBay for Stephen King Dark Tower items.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byDark Tower Clothing and Gifts
I'll add more cool things as I find them so check back to see the latest! There are way too many options to show so If you're looking for a particular dark tower item, phrase or logo on something, let me know and I'll add it.
Dark Tower T-Shirts for Him
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Dark Tower T-Shirts for Him
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Dark Tower Baseball Caps
Dark Tower T-Shirts for Her
Dark Colors
Dark Tower T-Shirts and Tanks for Her
Light Colors
Dark Tower Long Sleeves
Baseball Jerseys and Long-Sleeved T-Shirts
Dark Tower Miscellaneous Gift Items
Dark Tower Tile Coasters
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- GroovyFinds GroovyFinds Aug 8, 2009 @ 3:56 am
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