Literature
Author Stephen King named his fictional town of Castle Rock after Jack's mountain camp in Lord of the Flies.[38] The book itself appears prominently in King's novels Cujo (1981), Misery (1987) and Hearts in Atlantis (1999).[39] His novel It was influenced by Golding's novel: "I thought to myself I'd really like to write a story about what's gained and what's lost when you go from childhood to adulthood, and also, the things we experience in childhood that are like seeds that blossom later on."[40] In 2011, King wrote an introduction for a new edition of Lord of the Flies to mark the centenary of Golding's birth.[41] King's town of Castle Rock inspired the name of Rob Reiner's production company, Castle Rock Entertainment.[42]
Alan Garner credits the book with making him want to become a writer.[43]
Music
Iron Maiden wrote a song inspired by the book, included in their 1995 album The X Factor.[44]
The Filipino indie pop/alternative rock outfit The Camerawalls include a song titled "Lord of the Flies" on their 2008 album Pocket Guide to the Otherworld.[45]
