Dundalk to host Stephen King, master of horror
Attention Stephen King fans!
The North Point Boulevard Walmart will host the celebrated horror author tomorrow at 6 p.m. But before you make plans to rush over, there are a few instructions.
First, the line is to start at 7 a.m. (Yes, you read that right.) At 10 a.m., wristbands will be handed out to the first 400 people in line. These lucky golden tickets guarantee the bearer to one autographed copy of "Under the Dome," King's latest novel.
For those who haven't picked it up yet, "Dome" is classic King, sure to please any fan. Of course, I'm only about a tenth of the way through the gigantic tome, but it's been worth the ride.
So good luck, readers! And be sure to send us a few photos from your time in line.
(AP photo)
Comments
Question, if you get the magic armband, do you have to hang around all day till 6pm?
Posted by: Child of a King obsessed fan | November 10, 2009 10:45 AM
No, you don't have to hang around. However, my understanding is that you have to purchase the book from the WalMart and show the receipt when you get your autograph.
Posted by: Jo Gray | November 10, 2009 11:03 AM
KING IN DUNDALK????
is this a sign of the apocalypse?
Posted by: NELSON | November 10, 2009 12:19 PM
I've always felt Dundalk would like to be under the dome.
Posted by: Dave | November 10, 2009 12:26 PM
"Under the Dome"??? Did Mr. King watch "The Simpsons Movie"? Hello! Matt Groening should be talking to all his attorneys right now...this is not an original idea. Springfield gets "domed" and it's Homer's fault, natch. And the good citizens of Springfield have to endure life in the dome. They even shop at Dome Depot.
Posted by: TPratt | November 10, 2009 3:36 PM
I love a good horror story and it seems like there are a lot of them around these days. GOt a long list but will get to the Dome soon.
At Walmart? Really? Wow!
WHile there, see if you can find Annie's Gift, another good horror read. Anyone who likes Psychic vampires would love this one.
I wonder what novels Mr. King would recomend??
Posted by: Jerome | November 10, 2009 4:40 PM
He started writing long before Simpsons - do a little research before suggesting legal battles - jeez - what a world :)
Posted by: Jim P | November 10, 2009 5:43 PM
A man's dome is his castle.
Dome sweet dome.
There's no place like dome.
Dome is where the heart is.
Dome on the range
Any other's?
Posted by: dcmerkle | November 10, 2009 5:45 PM
I'll wait for photo
Posted by: book review | November 10, 2009 7:35 PM
If your not one of the 400 can you still get a book signed by king?
Posted by: Jennifer McAdams | November 11, 2009 7:11 AM
Jim, how about: Sweet Dome Alabama or My Old Kentucky Dome.
Posted by: Dave | November 11, 2009 9:39 AM
Yes you can. After the 400 are signed and it is within the 2 hour time limit, King will sign additional books.
Posted by: Anonymous | November 11, 2009 11:55 AM
i didn't know people knew how to read dundalk
Posted by: ando | November 11, 2009 11:56 AM
Stephen King is a hack who shoves out a book a month to make money off of fools who think he actually has something new to say. Hasn't written anything worthwhile since The Shining. Wake up people; books about a rabid dog, a possessed car, a clown in the sewers? Read H.P. Lovecraft instead, someone King has ripped off of for decades and who had more talent in his pinky finger than King has in his girth. *LMAO*
Posted by: Cthulu | November 11, 2009 12:59 PM
Just got my wristband. The first 400 are gone; now they're down to giving out "alternates." Alternates have to line up in order, I'm number 18. Line-up for alternates starts at 4:00.
Posted by: Jen | November 11, 2009 1:29 PM
so he will only be there for 2 hours ? From 6 -8pm
Posted by: Jennifer McAdams | November 11, 2009 2:50 PM
I was told that King would be signing books at 7 PM. Does this mean that if I got there around 6, I probably won't be getting my book signed?
Posted by: Eli | November 11, 2009 2:51 PM
Old folk's Dome
Phone Dome
The lights are on, but nobody's Dome
Posted by: Doug Wann | November 11, 2009 3:02 PM
If you've ever actually read It you'd know it's not a clown moron
Posted by: victoria dernetz | February 28, 2010 12:54 AM