Stephen King, 79, was seen taking a stroll through New York City on Wednesday, utilizing a cane for support. The acclaimed author's rare public appearance occurred as he prepares for an event in Brooklyn celebrating his latest novel, "Other Worlds Than These."
King was observed walking along a busy sidewalk, dressed casually in a black sweater, a dark green puffer vest, jeans, and sneakers, completed with his signature eyeglasses. The appearance took place less than two months after his 79th birthday.
The author is in New York for a public event scheduled for Wednesday evening at St. Ann's Church in Brooklyn, hosted by the independent bookstore Books Are Magic. The event marks the release of "Other Worlds Than These," the final installment in a fantasy trilogy co-authored with the late Peter Straub. The first book, "The Talisman," was released in 1984, followed by "Black House" in 2001.
King is slated to participate in a conversation with author Emma Straub, daughter of his late collaborator. According to King's official website, tickets for the event, announced on September 24, sold out on the same day. General admission was priced at $10, with signed book bundles available for $41.
A free livestream of the conversation is expected to be made available on YouTube at a later date.
King is widely recognized for his horror novels, including "Carrie," "The Shining," "It," and "Misery," many of which have been adapted into successful films and television series. His 1986 novel "It" was adapted into a popular film franchise, with the character Pennywise portrayed by Bill Skarsgård. "Misery" was adapted for Broadway in 2015 and previously as a film in 1990, which earned Kathy Bates an Academy Award. "Carrie" has also seen multiple adaptations, including an eight-episode series on Amazon Prime Video that has been renewed for a second season.