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. Lots to talk about, including all new major home entertainment releases for april. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read o exorcista. 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. 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. Blattys novel about a girl possessed by a demon created the. Recent investigative research by freelance journalist mark opsasnick.
After the success of the exorcist, blatty reworked twinkle, twinkle, killer. After the success of the exorcist, blatty reworked twinkle, twinkle, killer kane. The exorcist was, and is, more than just a novel and a film. Inspired by a true story of a childs demonic possession in the. After serving in the air force, he worked for the united states information agency in beirut. Dust jacket is sharp and bright with a bit of rubbing at the extremities.
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It spent fiftyseven weeks on the new york times bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. Born in new york in 1928 to lebanese immigrant parents, blatty was raised by his devoutly catholic mother after his father left when he was three. William peter blatty, the author whose bestselling book the exorcist was. Comprar libro completo al mejor precio nuevo o segunda mano en casa del libro mexico. 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. The exorcist is a 1971 horror novel by american writer william peter blatty. He also wrote and directed the sequel the exorcist iii. 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.
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