Stephen King

1947, United States — present

Stephen King is one of the most prolific and widely read authors of modern fiction, known for works such as Carrie, The Shining, and It. His writing spans horror, suspense, and psychological drama. King's books have been repeatedly banned for violence, sexual content, and language. He has consistently opposed censorship, arguing that fear of ideas is more dangerous than the ideas themselves, and has framed banned books as essential to intellectual freedom.