The Shawshank Redemption

<B><I>The Shawshank Redemption</I></B><B> is King's most popular movie adaptations and among the most frequently viewed films of all time. This standalone edition of King's novella, retitled <I>The Shawshank Redemption</I> to capture new King readers, has a new cover with a film still featuring stars Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins for the 30th anniversary of the Best Picture Academy Award nominee.</B><BR><BR>A mesmerizing tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, <I>Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption</I> is one of Stephen King's most beloved and iconic stories, and it helped make Castle Rock a place readers would return to over and over again. Suspenseful, mysterious, and heart-wrenching, this iconic King novella, populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking his ultimate revenge. Originally published in 1982 in the collection <I>Different Seasons </I>(alongside ';The Body,' ';Apt Pupil,' and ';The Breathing Method'), it was made into the film <I>The Shawshank Redemption</I> in 1994. Starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, this modern classic was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is among the most beloved films of all time.