NEW YORK: Acclaimed author Stephen King s Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption , a tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape which was the basis for Oscar-nominated The Shawshank Redemption , is now available for the first time as a standalone book. Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is regarded one of King s most iconic stories, and it helped make Castle Rock a place readers would return to over and over again. Suspenseful, mysterious, and heart-wrenching, this novella, populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking his ultimate revenge. Originally published in 1982 in the collection Different Seasons (alongside The Body , Apt Pupil , and The Breathing Method ), it was adapted on the big screen in 1994.Starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, it was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
New York: Acclaimed author Stephen King’s “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption”, a tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape which was the basis for Oscar-nominated “The Shawshank Redemption”, is now available for the first time as a standalone book.