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Show 12 -- ARTS DIXIE SUN & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER i,2r ednesd Literature Review: Stephen Kings "The Gunslinger" Stephen King revisits and revises old story in anticipation for upcoming hit by M. Chase Grant Dixie Sun A&E Editor Fantasy and Science Fiction, literary genres that go hand in hand, have become increasingly popular since the release of J.R R. Tolkiens timeless classic The Lord of the Rings in 1954. Since the establishment of the genre, authors have created a vast plethora of novels and stories about the fantastical. Among the more prominent of these authors is the two renowned author Stephen King. With over 755 novels, short stories, movie scripts and productions to his name, Mr. King is arguably the greatest contemporary author of our tune. While King is best known for his contributions to the horror has genre, King authored several novels outside of his typical (and sorrie-what disturbing) thriller-type- . One of these is the cult classic Dark Tower series. This four book collection has been in the making for over twenty years, with the first The Gunslinger, novel, released in 1982. King introduced one of his most compelling stories in a series of lour novels, ensnaring a large Unfortunately, after the release of the fourth novel, King put the series on hold, and has left his fans yearning for more from his Dark fan-bas- Tower legacy. This fall, six long years after the publication of Book Four, King will finally release Book Five, Wolves of the Calla. In preparation for this event, Book One, The Gunslinger, has been revised, expanded, and reedited by King to include some entirely new story material, plus exquisite r illustrations. full-colo- In the first book of this fantastic series the reader is introduced to the world of the last gunslinger, Roland of Gilead As King notes in his new introduction to The What I did Gunslinger want to do... was to give newcomers to the tale of the tower a clearer start and slightly easier entry into Roland's world. , the last gunslinger, Roland embarkes on an adventure that remains unclear even after completion of the first book. In his bleak world, which bears an uncanny and disturbing resemblence to our own, Roland pursues the man in black, encounters an alluring woman named Alice, and begins a friendship with the As Saturday, October 25, 2003. 2nd annual Halloween film festival. The fun starts at 2 p.m.-lp.m. We have movies, bands and contests. O realized that what inta Cl -- 'stival th iturday. as e m Sam Payne with special guest Zboneman. 4:35 The Urie Circle 5:05 Debi Graham 5:40 -- Tyler Sevy -- a one first y ent ove: Bands 4pm-6p- Am 2th Event tickets are $20.00 for all three films. Tickets go on sale October 1, 2003 at Eden Music & The Zion boy from New York called Jake. I will Films 2 pm Psycho 7pm The Shining 10pm -- Evil Dead 2 Me Zion Canyon Theatre 145 Zion Park Clvd. Springdale, m 84767 Visit our websites for more hould Lome i ortoisi info. Zloncanyontheatre.com Zboneman.com by A Dim I want- ed, remarks King in his newly added forward, was to write a novel that con- tained Tolkiens sense of quest and magic but set up against Sergio Leones (director-ThGood, the Bad, and the Ugly) almost absurdly majestic Western e backdrop." With characters that are fleshed out and well clarified, action that is intense and exciting, and an ethereal sense of wonder balanced by an eerie recognition with our own world, this revised edition of a timeless classic will delight and frighten readers both new and familiar to the series. aesday, me host ROCK continued from FRONT campus, as well as the freshman orientation classes, gathered on Friday to present their routines. Each put their own interpretation on the song, with some singing terribly and some bursting into melody, some ripping off their robes and dancing; one club even had a small mosh pit. Tana Monnett, a member of the LDSSA, proudly gathered her group. She says the LDSSA covers half of campus, but the club could still use more members. "We love being here, and I love Dixie," she proclaimed before going up to perform. Each club showed great school spirit and enthusiasm, and events like these are a part of Dixie's history. Dixie pride can be shown in many ways, especially Traditions through song like these have made Dixi Resouri school with which stude: .ologist can be proud. The priz ounty, were then raffled off to p. aditoriui ticipants; everyone left zse lecti attendance was given sor, ? of Wa fiich W thing to take home. uutes I Lastly, they announced T: winning routines. Service Club, the camp radio station, 105.1 Disc, and one of the orientation won a $250 pizza pa T clas-eac- ars. Wa as still t len oneers ike City. In addition to the incredible story presented in the new version of The Gunslinger, King has included over fifteen pages of a new introduction. In it King speculates, with astonishing relativity, on being nineteen (and a few other things). Any aspiring writer or interested reader will find his inlroduction both informative and remarkably enjoyable. cribed ? fault md Cai A very refreshing and delightfull addition to an amazing piece of literature. 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