The Shawshank Redemption On the 30th Anniversary of the iconic movie, one of the most popular in film history

<p>This stand-alone edition of King's novella, retitled <i>The Shawshank Redemption</i>, like the film, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Best Picture Academy Award nominee. <br><br>A mesmerising tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, <i>The Shawshank Redemption</i> is a Stephen King classic. Suspenseful, mysterious, heart-wrenching and populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, it is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking a strangely satisfying revenge. <br><br>Originally published in 1982 as 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption' in the collection <i>Different Seasons</i> (alongside 'The Body', 'Apt Pupil' and 'The Breathing Method'), it was made into the film <i>The Shawshank Redemption</i> in 1994. Starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, this modern classic was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is among the most beloved films of all time.</p>