On 2009-Feb-22, at 21:20, Jeffrey Hergan wrote: >> But perhaps the most interesting thing about Stephen King is the over >> 100 movies in which he is credited as a writer (more than Hem >> Fitzgerald mingway and F Scott combined) >> > We thought that would be a good lead to follow too. > Thanks. > Do you have a quick reference to hard numbers?
If you're still looking for "hard evidence" of influence, then what about looking at those institutions who actually *believed* that King could have influence? THE SHINING, by Stephen King. Considered dangerous because it "contains violence and demonic possession and ridicules the Christian religion." Challenged by Campbell County, Wyoming, school system, 1983. Banned by Washington County, Alabama, Board of Education, 1985. http://www.gumbopages.com/fridge/banned-books.txt Our social attitudes have changed over time, and the arts have played a significant part in this historical development. I think that's a fairly easy line to argue, especially when you consider the other books on the banned list. THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL, by Anne Frank. Objections to sexually offensive passages. Challenged by Wise County, Virginia, 1982; Alabama State Book Committee, 1983. http://www.gumbopages.com/fridge/banned-books.txt Why shouldn't young girls read about the experiences of another girl's changing body? Stefano _______________________________________________ OSX-Nutters mailing list | [email protected] http://lists.tit-wank.com/mailman/listinfo/osx-nutters List hosted at http://cat5.org/
