TV series · 2011 · A&E
Is Bag of Bones based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Bag of Bones is based on the book Bag of Bones by Stephen King (1998).
The TV series premiered in 2011 on A&E.
The book behind Bag of Bones
Bag of Bones
by Stephen King · first published 1998 · 529 pages · horror fiction
1998 novel by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is Bag of Bones based on a book?
Yes. Bag of Bones is based on the book Bag of Bones by Stephen King (1998).
Who wrote the book Bag of Bones is based on?
Bag of Bones was written by Stephen King and first published in 1998.
How long is the book?
Bag of Bones is about 529 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Bag of Bones before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)