William peter blatty, author of the exorcist, widely considered to be one of the greatest contemporary horror novels, has died. Excerpt from fbi wiretap of cosa nostra telephone conversation relating to murder of william jackson. The book will take you through the ride of feelings like shock, horror, fear, nausea and small measure of dogged hope. It was adapted into the film the exorcist iii in 1990. William friedkin, who directed the also wellregarded 1973 film based on blattys book, broke the news on twitter, saying, william peter blatty, dear friend and brother who created the exorcist passed away yesterday. The exorcist 15 willi am baer a conversation with william peter blatty 35 willi. A powerful presence has taken possession of the 12yearold daughter of a film star. The exorcist by william peter blatty overdrive rakuten. Free download or read online the exorcist pdf epub book. A novel from the author of the exorcist by william peter blatty. The exorcist william peter blatty audiobook english.
William peter blatty was a senior at georgetown university in 1949 when he heard the extraordinary story that, more than two decades later, would change his life and scare the devil out of. William peter blatty, who has died aged 89, was best known as the author of the exorcist 1971, a horror novel about demonic possession which he. This unstoppable publishing phenomenon was the inspiration behind one of the most successful horror movies of all time. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in 1971, and was written by william peter blatty. Inspired by a true story of a childs demonic possession in the 1940s, william peter blatty created an iconic novel that focuses on regan, the elevenyearold daughter of a movie actress residing in washington, d. The exorcist william peter blatty by elvin landa issuu. We have novelist william peter blatty to thank for this. Blatty was best known for writing the bestselling 1971 horror fiction about a 12yearold girl. William peter blatty books list of books by author. 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. The exorcist by blatty, william peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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A jesuit at the excavation feels a premonition of horror and receives signs that. Well researched, written in literate style, it comes to grips with the forces of evil incarnate. The ensuing battle between a doubtridden priest and the unspeakable horror within the girl is a classic war of good versus evil. The mysterious events, with their glimmerings of a supernatural realm, are described in the latest book by the man behind what may be the 20th centurys most famous horror story.
Blatty, author of the exorcist, came to washington last week on a promotional tour for his latest book. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are lankester merrin, pazuzu. Yet while friedkins iconic horror movie might have been one of the most defining hollywood. The exorcist was, and is, more than just a novel and a film.
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