{"product_id":"the-exorcist","title":"The Exorcist","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrade Paperback - New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A horror story for all midnights.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the shockingly true story of a child’s demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty's iconic novel focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. When sweet Regan's behavior turns sinister, a small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals take it upon themselves to rescue the poor girl from her unspeakable fate. Timeless and terrifying,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis a story that has gripped the public zeitgeist for more than half a century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1971,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eit remains one of the most controversial novels ever written. A literary phenomenon soon after its release, it spent fifty-seven weeks on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. It also became a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations. On the opening day of the film, lines of fans stretched around city blocks. In Chicago, frustrated moviegoers used a battering ram to gain entry through the double side doors of a theater. In Kansas City, police used tear gas to disperse an impatient crowd who tried to force their way into a cinema. The three major television networks carried footage of these events, and CBS’s Walter Cronkite devoted almost ten minutes to the story.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas, and is, more than just a novel and a film: it is a true landmark of American culture. . . and a reflection of our innermost fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurposefully raw and profane,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtinues to engross and disturb readers. It remains an unforgettable reading experience that will continue to shock and frighten new generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Peter Blatty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67790632419381,"sku":null,"price":24.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/1622\/8661\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-24at3.20.49PM.png?v=1792877023","url":"https:\/\/daisychainbook.co\/products\/the-exorcist","provider":"Daisy Chain Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}