who wrote shawshank redemption book

The book "The Shawshank Redemption" is actually a novella titled "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption," written by Stephen King. It was first published in 1982 as part of his collection "Different Seasons." The novella served as the basis for the 1994 film "The Shawshank Redemption" directed by Frank Darabont. Stephen King's story is considered one of his best works and tells a powerful tale of unjust imprisonment and escape.