The Shining (novel)

The Shining (novel)

The Shining is a 1977 horror novel by American author Stephen King. The title was inspired by the John Lennon song "Instant Karma!", which contained the line "We all shine on…". It was King's third published novel, and first hardback bestseller, and the success of the book firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre. A film based upon the book, The Shining directed by Stanley Kubrick, was released in 1980. The book was later adapted into a television mini-series in 1997. In October 2013, a limited edition of The Shining signed by Stephen King will be published by Subterranean Press.

The book is dedicated to King's son, Joseph: "This is for Joe Hill King, who shines on."