{"product_id":"the-exorcist-william-peter-blatty-9780062094360","title":"The Exorcist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A horror story for all midnights.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the shockingly true story of a child's demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty's iconic novel focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. When sweet Regan's behavior turns sinister, a small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals take it upon themselves to rescue the poor girl from her unspeakable fate. Timeless and terrifying, \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist \u003c\/em\u003eis a story that has gripped the public zeitgeist for more than half a century. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1971, \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eit remains one of the most controversial novels ever written. A literary phenomenon soon after its release, it spent fifty-seven weeks on the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. It also became a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations. On the opening day of the film, lines of fans stretched around city blocks. In Chicago, frustrated moviegoers used a battering ram to gain entry through the double side doors of a theater. In Kansas City, police used tear gas to disperse an impatient crowd who tried to force their way into a cinema. The three major television networks carried footage of these events, and CBS's Walter Cronkite devoted almost ten minutes to the story. \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e was, and is, more than just a novel and a film: it is a true landmark of American culture. . . and a reflection of our innermost fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurposefully raw and profane, \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e continues to engross and disturb readers. It remains an unforgettable reading experience that will continue to shock and frighten new generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Peter Blatty\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 006209436X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062094360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harper Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/04\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.80h x 5.10w x 1.00d","brand":"William Peter Blatty","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44054021472511,"sku":"9780062094360","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_af82fd59-e89b-42e5-a4dd-4becdb2c37d8.jpg?v=1685027548","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-exorcist-william-peter-blatty-9780062094360","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}