{"product_id":"the-exorcist","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\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 006209436X\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780062094360\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Blatty, William Peter, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Harper Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harper Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Oct 2011)","offer_id":45658050068677,"sku":"9780062094360","price":17.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780062094360.jpg?v=1768897470","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/the-exorcist","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}