It featured an extraordinary performance from 15yearold linda blair, playing the role of regan, a 12yearold girl possessed by the devil. Inspired by a true story of a childs demonic possession in the 1940s, william peter blatty created an iconic novel that focuses on. Among her numerous audiobook titles are the exorcist by william peter blatty. A 40th anniversary edition of the exorcist has been released today, but it isnt just a repackaging of the original novel. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Meanwhile, a young priest at nearby georgetown university begins to doubt his faith while dealing with. William peter blatty is the bestselling author of the exorcist, which he turned into an. The heretic filled with pseudo70s rock music that makes it more laughable a trailer then it did a feature film. The bluray provides very good picture, mediocre audio, and a stellar set of supplements. Garnering a great deal of attention in this, its 40thanniversary year, the exorcist remains the most terrifying film ever made.
This 20 40th anniversary edition is a nice set, but its not significantly superior to. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. For the special 40th anniversary edition ofthe exorcist, william peter blatty has returned to the manuscript, reworking portions of the book that never satisfied him. The exorcist 40th anniversary edition whats best for your daughter available october 8 duration. Inspired by a true story of a childs demonic possession in the 1940s, william peter. The exorcist by william peter blatty overdrive rakuten. The exorcist audiolibros por william peter blatty 9780062125897. The exorcist 25th anniversary special edition 1973 1998 warner bros. It spent fiftyseven weeks on the new york times bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. The exorcist 40th anniversary edition come forward. The exorcist the 40th anniversary edition william p. This edition is now out of print from the publisher. The exorcist audiobook by william peter blatty 9780062125897. Four decades after it first terrified the world, william peter blattys the exorcist is back.
Due to financial constraints and a pressing workload at the time of the original. After 40 years, grisly exorcist book gets a rewrite in 1971, william peter blatty told the spinechilling story of a little girl who becomes possessed by a malevolent demon in washington, d. Is the exorcist the greatest horror film of alltime. Blatty confirms changes to the 40th anniversary edition of. Continue reading for information on the updates in this new edition, as well as a lengthy. In a direct communication to ryan, webmaster of the ninth configuration website, author william peter blatty has announced some amazing news for the forthcoming 40th anniversary edition of the exorcist novel available september, already available for preorder. New images of the set have now been released and we have them for you to check out. An extraordinary classic work of horror and dark paranormal suspense.
Purposefully raw and profane, the exorcist still has the extraordinary ability to disturb readers and cause them to forget that it is just a story. Inspired by a true story of a childs demonic possession in the 1940s, william peter blatty created. There is plenty of horror in this masterwork, even if you discount the supernatural elements. The 40th anniversary edition of the exorcist will have a touch of new material in it as part of an allaround polish of the dialogue and prose. Published here in this beautiful fortieth anniversary edition, it remains an unforgettable reading. You not only understand reagan better but the demon itself is more in the forfront. It remains one of the most controversial novels ever written and went on to become a literary phenomenon. The exorcist william peter blatty digital audiobook. Instead, author william peter blatty has given the book a second draft he has always wanted to, which includes polished dialogue and reworked sections of the novel. The book details the demonic possession of elevenyearold regan macneil, the daughter of a famous actress, and the two priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. The 40th anniversary edition signed limited edition. From these two strands of faith, author william peter blatty and director william friedkin wove the exorcist, the frightening and realistic story of an innocent girl inhabited by a malevolent entity academy awardwinner friedkin, who introduces the film and. When the 40th anniversary edition landed on my doorstep, i was more than eager to revisit the book curious and more than a little concerned with the authors revisions for this celebratory.
Hardcover, bound in boards with dust jacket in a slipcase. Inspired by a true story of a childs demonic possession in the 1940s, william peter blatty created an iconic novel that focuses on regan, the elevenyearold daughter of a movie actress residing in washington, d. Listen to the exorcist 40th anniversary edition by william peter blatty available. From the 1997 25th anniversary edition limited to 600 numbered copies signed by blatty, f. One wonders whatever possessed the filmmakers to greenlight this debacle. Shop the exorcist 40th anniversary edition bluray 1973 region free. The exorcist is a 1971 horror novel by american writer william peter blatty. With forty years to think about it, a few little changes were inevitable plus one new. Reviewed in the united states on september 20, 2017. In the childs room, an odd smell, the displacement of furniture, an icy chill. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Paul wilson, ron magid, and paul clemens with an additional signature dated 9399, but with titlepage and halftitle misprinted the 40th anniversary edition. World over aftershow the exorcist author and screenwriter william peter blatty 10272011 duration.
The exorcist was, and is, more than just a novel and a film. First time around i never had the time meaning the funds to do a second draft, and this, finally, is it. After 40 years, grisly exorcist book gets a rewrite. The 40th anniversary revised limited edition by william peter blatty. Rereleased in a bluray edition with new commentary tracks and feat.
The 40th anniversary revised limited edition by william peter blatty featuring the complete revised version of the novel and beautiful color artwork by caniglia limited to just 400 total copies, already 65% sold out. Home forums the exorcist original version 40th anniversary preservation hd this topic contains 17 replies, has 12 voices, and was last updated by tasuketei 6 years, 11 months ago. The atmosphere and eeriness of the movie is captured in the book. Originally published in 1971, the exorcist remains one of the most controversial novels ever written and went on to become a literary phenomenon. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I have just purchased legion by blatty on the back of the exorcist and how. It seems the special anniversary editions will not be an exact reproduction of the previous text. When the exorcist was first released in 1973, viewers were frightened. Viewing 15 posts 1 through 15 of 18 total 1 2 author posts april 18, 20 at 2. Last week lonely road books posted the cover artwork by caniglia for the exorcist. Inspired by a true story of a childs demonic possession in the 1940s, william. Published here in this beautiful fortieth anniversary edition, it remains an unforgettable reading experience.
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