Richard Bachman

Richard Bachman is a pseudonym used by acclaimed author Stephen King, primarily for his early works that lean towards horror and psychological thriller. Through this alias, King explored themes of violence, societal decay, and the darker aspects of human nature in novels such as "The Running Man" and "Thinner." The Bachman persona allowed King to experiment with different writing styles and genres while maintaining a distinct separation from his more famous works under his real name.