Exorcist author william peter blatty dead at 89 the. William friedkin, who directed the also wellregarded 1973 film based on blattys book, broke the news on twitter, saying, william peter blatty, dear friend and brother who created the exorcist passed away yesterday. Blatty was born in new york city and remembered a childhood of unpaid. Jan, 2017 william peter blatty, exorcist author, dead at 89. William peter blatty on the exorcist by william peter.
Blatty and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. After the success of the exorcist, blatty reworked twinkle, twinkle, killer. Jan, 2017 william peter blatty was a senior at georgetown university in 1949 when he heard the extraordinary story that, more than two decades later, would change his life and scare the devil out of. William peter blatty books list of books by author. Signed and inscribed by william peter blatty directly to the title page. After serving in the air force, he worked for the united states information agency in beirut. William peter blatty s most popular book is the exorcist. When originally published in 1971, the exorcist became not only a bestselling literary phenomenon, but one of the most frightening and controversial novels ever. William peter blatty has 31 books on goodreads with 357993 ratings.
This was a weird book, and it really felt more like a quick way to cash in a make a few more bucks off the exorcist. The son of immigrant parents, he was a comic novelist before embarking on a four decade career as a hollywood writer, penning the screenplays for a shot in the dark, what did you do in the war, daddy. After the success of the exorcist, blatty reworked twinkle, twinkle, killer kane. The exorcist by william blatty and a great selection of related. He wrote the novel the exorcist 1971 and the subsequent screenplay version for which he won an academy award. Oct 29, 2011 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. Jan, 2017 exorcist author william peter blatty has died.
William peter blatty january 7, 1928 january 12, 2017 was an american writer and filmmaker best known for his 1971 novel the exorcist and for the academy awardwinning screenplay of its film adaptation. Jan, 2017 author and filmmaker william peter blatty, who scared millions with the bestselling novel and oscarwinning movie the exorcist, has died. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. William peter blattys most popular book is the exorcist. Most of it was the scripts from the movie, though the initial part was the story of him coming to write the novel, as well as getting himself on as producer for the move. A charming first edition, first printing in unread finefine condition, signed by author william peter blatty directly on the title page. Remembering william peter blatty, author of the exorcist. Oct 04, 2011 william peter blatty is the bestselling author of the exorcist, which he turned into an academy awardwinning screenplay. Audio book limited to 500 copies new sealed in publishers shrinkwrap william peter blatty reads an abridged version of his horror classic, the exorcist. The last printed page of the book is the about the author page. After 40 years, grisly exorcist book gets a rewrite. William peter blatty, author of the exorcist, widely considered to be one of the greatest contemporary horror novels, has died.
But there was a book that blatty wanted to write badly. Blatty also cowrote the screenplay of the hilarious inspector clouseau film, a shot in the dark. Dust jacket is sharp and bright with a bit of rubbing at the extremities. Jan, 2017 william peter blatty, author of the novel the exorcist and writer of its film adapation, has died aged 89 blatty was most famous for his 1971 horror story, which told the story of a child. William peter blatty 1928 2017 was an american writer and filmmaker best known for his 1971 novel the exorcist and for the academy awardwinning screenplay of its film adaptation. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Jan, 2017 william peter blatty, the novelist and oscarwinning screenwriter most famous for landmark horror film the exorcist as well as the director of two films, the ninth configuration and.
The exorcist by william blatty, first edition, signed. The exorcist by william peter blatty was released in 1971, weve all seen the subsequent film released in 1973, you might have read the book but an altogether different experience is guaranteed to scare the pants off you with the audiobook. William peter blatty on the exorcist on apple books. William peter blatty, exorcist author, dead at 89 cbs news. The exorcist by blatty, william peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jul 31, 2017 this feature is not available right now. This new, updated edition featured and revised material, as blatty writes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Known for his early comic novels, the new york times procl. See all books authored by william peter blatty, including the exorcist, and legion, and more on.
He also wrote and directed the sequel the exorcist iii. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Jan, 2017 william peter blatty, the author whose bestselling book the exorcist was both a milestone in horror fiction and a turning point in his own career, died on thursday in bethesda, md. Originally published in 1971, the exorcist remains one of the most controversial novels ever written and went on to become a literary phenomenon. For fans of his 1971 bestselling novel about demonic possession, his visit was no disappointment.
His most recent works include the novels elsewhere, dimiter, and crazy. William peter blatty january 7, 1928 january 12, 2017 was an american writer and filmmaker best known for his 1971 novel the exorcist and for the academy award winning screenplay of its film adaptation. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Blatty s story of a 12yearoldgirl inhabited by a satanic force spent more than a year on the new york times fiction bestseller list and eventually sold more than 10 million copies. William peter blatty books list of books by author william. Lesorcista the exorcist by william peter blatty nook. Feeling that his creative urges were stifled by the edicts of diplomacy, blatty began submitting witty magazine articles to such publications as the saturday evening post.
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. The exorcist by william blatty, first edition abebooks. The exorcist is as superior to most books of its kind as an einstein equation is to an accountants column of figures. William peter blatty was born in manhattan, new york on january 7, 1928. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read o exorcista. The son of lebanese parents, new yorkborn writer william peter blatty entered the us foreign service in the mid 1950s, headquartered in beirut. Screenwriter and author william peter blatty, remembered for his academy award winning movie the exorcist, has written a clever fable about a.
Possessed by a movie makeover the classic horror novel the exorcist inspired an even creepier movie, but author mark danielewski. And one night at a new years eve party in 1969, he pitched it to an editor from bantam. The exorcist is a 1971 horror novel by american writer william peter blatty. When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter. The exorcist quotes by william peter blattypage 3 of 6. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The body farm creepypasta by brian martinez performed by jason hill full 10part story duration. The exorcist william peter blatty audiobook english unabridged. Apr 17, 2017 the exorcist william peter blatty audiobook english unabridged aaron willshire. The exorcist william peter blatty part 2 audiobook. The exorcist william peter blatty part 1 audiobook. Books by william peter blatty author of the exorcist goodreads. Jan, 2017 arts entertainment books exorcist author william peter blatty dead at 89 inspired by an incident in a washington suburb that blatty had read about while in college, the exorcist was published in. At the base of the page is the correct number sequence which reads 71 72 73 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
Writer stephen king has led tributes to the author of the exorcist william peter blatty, who has died aged 89 the writer and filmmakers death was announced on twitter on friday by the. Buy a cheap copy of the exorcist book by william peter blatty. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan, 2017 new york ap novelist and filmmaker william peter blatty, a former jesuit school valedictorian who conjured a tale of demonic possession and gave millions the fright of their lives with the bestselling novel and oscarwinning movie the exorcist, has died. Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books. From novel to screen ebook written by william peter blatty. New york novelist and filmmaker william peter blatty, a former jesuit school valedictorian who conjured a tale of demonic possession and. Inspired by a true story of a childs demonic possession in the 1940s, william peter blatty.
The exorcist william peter blatty audiobook english unabridged aaron willshire. Blatty sue times on bestseller list the new york times. Author of the exorcist says dead son communicates with him. Fans didnt care that vincent canby of the new york times found it a chunk of elegant occultist claptrap, or that the set burned down during. William peter blatty was an american writer and filmmaker. 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. Born and raised in new york city, blatty received his bachelors degree in english from the georgetown university in 1950, and his masters degree in english literature from. The exorcist by william peter blatty, first edition abebooks. Blatty, author of the exorcist, came to washington last week on a promotional tour for his latest book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read william peter blatty on the exorcist. William peter blatty 19282017 is best known for his megabestselling novel the exorcist. The book details the demonic possession of twelveyearold regan macneil, the daughter of a famous actress, and the two priests who attempt to exorcise the demon. Blatty has dipped into the supernatural again, this time with a nonfictional account of his communications with his dead son.