The Running Man
The Running Man is a dystopian work by Stephen King and Richard Bachman, published in 1982. The Dystopia Index files it under post-apocalyptic collapse and totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of class conflict and propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Stephen King, Richard Bachman |
|---|---|
| First published | 1982 |
| ISBN-13 | 9783896040992 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Running Man is a 1980s dystopia by Stephen King and Richard Bachman. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among post-apocalyptic collapse and totalitarian control, surfacing class conflict and propaganda. Library catalogues index it under subjects including horror fiction, game shows, television game shows, fiction, suspense, and science fiction. The edition on file runs about 352 pages, has been issued by Simon and Schuster, and carries ISBN 9783896040992. 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 Running Man published?
The Running Man was first published in 1982.
Who wrote The Running Man?
The Running Man was written by Stephen King and Richard Bachman.
What kind of dystopia is The Running Man?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Post-apocalyptic, Totalitarian, with themes of Class conflict, Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Running Man?
A catalogued edition of The Running Man carries ISBN-13 9783896040992.
