Reclusive author Stephen King, 79, walks through NYC with cane during rare outing

See more of our coverage in your search results. Here’s Stephen! Horror icon Stephen King made a rare public appearance on Wednesday as he was spotted taking a stroll through New York City. The 79-year-old, who celebrated his birthday less than two months ago, was notably pictured walking with the aid of cane along a busy sidewalk. Stephen King made a rare public appearance on Wednesday as he was spotted taking a stroll through New York City (as seen above). BACKGRID King, who celebrated his 79th birthday less than two months ago, was notably pictured walking with the aid of cane along a busy sidewalk. BACKGRID King kept things casual for the outing, sporting a black sweater beneath a dark green puffer vest, a pair of jeans and casual sneakers. He completed the look with his trademark eyeglasses. The legendary author is in the Big Apple for a rare public event celebrating his latest novel, “Other Worlds Than These,” which was released on Oct. 6, according to King’s website. The book is the final installment in the fantasy trilogy King co-authored with the late Peter Straub. The first book, “The Talisman,” was released in 1984, and its sequel, “Black House,” was released in 2001. King (pictured above at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival) is in New York City for a rare public event celebrating his latest novel, “Other Worlds Than These.” Getty Images King’s event is taking place Wednesday evening at St. Ann’s Church in Brooklyn and is hosted by local independent bookstore Books Are Magic. (King is seen above during a promotional tour in Paris in 2013.) AP Photo/Francois Mori The event is taking place Wednesday evening at St. Ann’s Church in Brooklyn and is hosted by local independent bookstore Books Are Magic. King will take part in a conversation with best-selling author Emma Straub, the daughter of his late collaborator. According to King’s website, the event was announced on Sept. 24 and sold out that same day. General admission tickets cost $10, while signed book bundles were priced at $41. King (pictured above at a 2013 book signing for his novel “Doctor Sleep”) will take part in a conversation with best-selling author Emma Straub, the daughter of his late collaborator Peter Straub. AFP via Getty Images Tickets for King’s event, which ranged from $10 to $41, sold out on the same day it was announced. (King is seen above at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.) Variety via Getty Images The website also states that a free livestream of the conversation will be available on YouTube at a later date. King is best known for horror novels including “Carrie,” “The Shining,” “It” and “Misery,” several of which have been adapted for the screen and stage. His 1986 novel “It” became a hugely popular film franchise, with Bill Skarsgård famously portraying the evil clown Pennywise. The film series followed a 1990 miniseries starring Tim Curry and spawned the HBO series “It: Welcome to Derry.” King (pictured above at a 2013 book signing for his novel “Doctor Sleep”) is best known for horror novels including “Carrie,” “The Shining,” “It” and “Misery,” several of which have been adapted for the screen and stage. AFP via Getty Images King’s 1986 novel “It” became a hugely popular film franchise in recent years, with Bill Skarsgård famously portraying the evil clown Pennywise. (King is seen above at a screening of “It” in Bangor, Maine, in September 2017.) Scott Eisen Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Meanwhile, “Misery” was adapted for Broadway in 2015, marking Bruce Willis’ Broadway debut as he starred alongside Laurie Metcalf. A previous 1990 film adaptation, directed by Rob Reiner, starred James Caan and won Kathy Bates an Oscar. Another of his best-known works, “Carrie,” has received multiple big- and small-screen adaptations over the years, with the latest being an eight-episode series on Amazon Prime Video — which has since been renewed for a second season. The first adaptation of the novel was a 1976 film directed by Brian De Palma and starring Sissy Spacek, John Travolta and Piper Laurie. Another of King’s best-known works, “Carrie,” recently received another small-screen adaptation: an eight-episode series on Amazon Prime Video created by Mike Flanagan (pictured above with King at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival). Variety via Getty Images In an interview with Page Six last month, Flanagan (seen above with King at TIFF in 2024) said he “didn’t need” to run his changes to the storyline by King, who served as an executive producer on the show. Getty Images In an interview with Page Six last month, series creator Mike Flanagan said he “didn’t need” to run his changes to the storyline by King, who served as an executive producer on the show. Flanagan, 48, said King was “very excited” about the storyline exploring “the legacy of other powerful women.” He also exclusively told Page Six that he is “desperate” to adapt King’s “The Dark Tower” series next. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. 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