WASHINGTON — In White House ceremonies, Maine author Stephen King was among those awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama.
The president praised the group for their accomplishments and their lasting effect on American society.
"Without then there would be no edible schoolyard, no ... really scary things like 'Carrie' and 'Misery,'" Obama says.
The official citation, read by the president's military aide, cited King as one of the most popular authors of our time and praised his work, saying he has both delighted and terrified audiences around the world.
"One of the most popular and prolific writers of our time, Mr. King combines his remarkable storytelling with his sharp analysis of human nature," the aide says. "For decades, his works of horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy have terrified and delighted audiences around the world."
