STEPHEN KING Signed Book. Inscribed “For Devin Roth / All the best / Stephen King / 1-22-94″ on first blank page in black ink. Stephen King was born on September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine. He graduated from the University of Maine and worked odd jobs while establishing himself as a writer. His first horror novel. Was a huge success. He published his earlier work under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Over the years, King became known for his frightening and critically-acclaimed titles. This is one of the Best guarantees anywhere!