if yes, then who?
2007-03-10 05:12:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Perhaps not necessarily better than King's work but stronger in graphic detail texted with utmost caution so as not to lose the reader would be Clive Barker.
2007-03-10 05:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by SojournSeeker 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
King's older work is undoubtedly his best. He was strongest when he wrote Carrie, The Shining, and 'Salem's Lot. Of late, many of his novels seem to have that flat effect of books churned out just for profit and because it's expected of him.
I think Neil Gaiman is stepping forward in the category of dark fantasy/borderline horror. He is innovative and original in thought process, and his writing style is both unique and gripping. Neverwhere is quickly becoming a modern classic. New writers like Charlie Huston (author of Already Dead) are stepping forward to breathe new life into the tired vampire/horror genre. Plus, I think everyone needs to keep an eye out on Sergei Lukyanenko, the Russian author responsible for the acclaimed book Nightwatch. His prose is rich and his horror stories somewhat allegorical to the current political situation in Moscow. Very heavy stuff.
2007-03-10 14:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by ap1188 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while King is excellent, his older works are much better.
Clive Barker, Bentley Little, and Dean Koontz are three more truly gifted horror writers.
Jim Butcher, while not "horror" is also a gifted story teller.
2007-03-10 14:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by SAMUEL ELI 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on what you like about Stephen King. I think Dean Koontz is better. And, Clive Barker is much better. And, there's a whole new sub-genre that crosses over into sci-fi, mystery & romance with authors like Laurell Hamilton, John Steakley.
2007-03-10 13:31:32 · answer #4 · answered by Custo 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Thomas Ligotti. But you can't beat King for being prolific.
2007-03-10 14:48:45 · answer #5 · answered by dreamed1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha, Tapestry6, VC Andrews has been dead for like 20 years, nice answer though.
2007-03-10 16:50:13 · answer #6 · answered by Dan A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no King is the king.
2007-03-10 13:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by romettifamily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no way! King is King of horror!
2007-03-10 13:16:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
VC Andrews
2007-03-10 13:20:56 · answer #9 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋