The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. Doubleday and company, inc, 1974 first edition, first printing signed by stephen king on a laid in signature. The first decade carrie to pet sematary twaynes united states authors series. Light rubbing to the boards, clean pages with the usual toning. The dust jacket is the paper that is wrapped around the. A signed first edition, personally signed by stephen king directly into the book along with an original remarque by the artist jill bauman. By marshall honorof 04 july 2019 watch the best stephen king adaptations. Bring your club to amazon book clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. This could indicate that this copy is a book club edition, not a first edition. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 437 pages and is available in paperback format. Amy is a writer who blogs about relationships and lifestyle advice. Stephen king the dead zone first edition 1979, viking press. Christine stephen king book club edition hardcover bce first ed 1983 1st. I dipped my toe in the waters of stephen king for the first time.
Kings 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions. The stand by stephen king book club first edition 1978. Though that is an option, its probably not your best choice. First trade editions of all seven books in stephen king s dark tower series, including the scarce first book, issued in a first. Two limited editions of this book, both published by phantasia press. Includes a custom matching slipcase as shown, specific to this edition. View photos first scribner hardcover edition september 20 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on cp. Wasnt until the second time that i finally understood where stephen was going and where he went. The numeral 1 will be removed for a second printing.
Where to buy stephen king books online in ireland finder ireland. You have a couple choices for joining a discount online stephen king book membership club. Free download or read online stephen kings danse macabre pdf epub book. This is the true first edition with p6 code printed in on p. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions.
He has sold more than 350 million copies of his books worldwide, and, as you can imagine, there is a very large audience who desire first editions andor signed copies in collectible condition. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. A hardcover book in as new condition without any flaws, still sealed in the shrinkwrap. Sound binding with all interior and text portions are very clean and free from extraneous markings. Jan 27, 2021 christine stephen king book club edition hardcover bce first ed 1983 1st. Bachman books by stephen king, first edition abebooks. Collectors edition collectors editions king, stephen, simmons, dan on. The dead zone hardcover stephen king 1979 viking first book club edition w dj. Collecting salems lot by king, stephen first edition identification. The stand by stephen king book club first edition 1978 gutter. What is the horror authors favorite movie adaptation to one of his novels. If you find you have a first edition and are curious about the value, there are numerous places you can look.
Be careful if you find a copy where the upper inside front flap of the dust jacket has been snipped off where the price would be. First ballantine books edition uscan, reissue edition, mass market paperback, 735 pages authors. First scribner hardcover edition november 2011 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on cp. Stephen king, the shining, 1977, hcdj, first edition, third. Featuring a brand new afterword by stephen king, fullcolor wraparound color artwork by glen orbik, and nearly thirty original color and black. In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. First edition copies state first edition on the page and the number sequence will be 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare. West kingston, rhode island and hampton falls, new hampshire, 19822004. An awardwinning team of journalists, designers, and videographers who tell brand stories. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide.
Twayne publishers g k hall, 1988, 1st edition, first printing, boston, massachussetts 1988 isbn 10. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. The stand by stephen king book club first edition 1978 gutter code cc24. Basis for the film of the same title starring james caan and kathy bates. Abrams and directed by pablo larrain, the series features julianne moore as lisey landon, clive owen as scott landon, joan allen as amanda debuher, dane dehaan as jim dooley, sung kang as officer dan boeckman and jennifer jason leigh. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. This copy is signed by stephen king on the title page.
Introduction and list of recommended reading by carr, stories by stephen king, robert aickman, pat murphy, susie mckee charnas, stephen tall, thomas m. Openended questions help ignite discussions involving the whole group. Stephen king book club group 359 members goodreads. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I enjoyed my time reading the book, and maintained the same enthusiasm from starttofinish. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included. Signature in ink, stephen king, without inscription. Firestarter by stephen king first book club edition. His extensive works include thrillers, fantasies and supernatural genres. Jul 28, 2008 all of these criteria must be met for the book to be a true first of stephen king s carrie.
I decided to start with the green mile as my introduction to the author. I didnt understand this book the first time but i was still entertained by it. Apr 23, 2018 explore brian mccarthys board stephen king first editions on. The green mile 1st first edition text only stephen king on.
Any book without a price on the dustjacket is a book club bc edition. Firestarter by stephen king book club edition the viking. Huge bulk lot of 50 random kids childrens chapter books. Book club edition will usually be found on the inside of the dust jacket. The first edition of the novel was published in 1981, and was written by stephen king.
Editions of the talisman by stephen king goodreads. Every july my bday and christmas my dad would give me any new stephen king books that had come out as presents. Some handling wear over the years and chipping to the sleeve. Tips and tricks to help you identify book club editions and to differentiate them from the. Blood red boards, smooth leatherlike spine wrap, gilt impressed spine titles, light shelf wear.
The first and most valuable stephen king signed limited is known as the asbestos firestarter, the cover is wrapped in aluminum coated cloth with only 26 lettered copies available. What is stephen kings favorite movie adaptation of one of his books. Dolores claiborne by stephen king first edition hardcover. Firestarter by stephen king, first edition abebooks. Stephen king it uk first edition, first printing 1986.
Comprehensive list of works guide to identifying first editions bibliography dollar babies. I was really looking forward to this, king s first foray into nonfiction, as my first read of it had been soooo enlightening. The dead zone by stephen king 1979, hardcover, book club, first edition bce. Identifying book club editions one girl collecting. Your favorite 80s jams have become old school stephen king book cover. Editions of it by stephen king meet your next favorite book. Foreign text editions are very hard to find signed by stephen king.
A complete list of stephen king s novels and novellas. Firestarter by stephen king first book club edition hardcover 1980 bce. A couple of black dots to top edge near spine otherwise fine in fine and bright dust jacket. Christine stephen king book club edition hardcover bce. I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely. While a lot of stephen king adaptations fall flat, these 12 films are just as chilling, unsettling and heartbreaking as kings books are. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books.
I highly recommend this novel to stephen king fans, but mostly to those who can and will find the hidden meaning interlaced entirely throughout this novel. A very collectible uk first edition of it, one of king s most popular novels. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover. Reino, joseph stephen king related published by boston, ma. Authors include awardwinning modern masters like stephen king, lawrence block, max allan collins, and donald e. A 1980 first edition signed by king with an aluminumcoated asbestos cloth and red calf cover. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Bc editions are not the same a 1st trade editions and are generally not collectable. I enjoyed the story while successfully failing to predict the twists to come. A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. Stephen king, the dead zone 1979 first edition, first. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. The ideal gift for the king fan this holiday season.
Whenever one of stephen kings novels hits the shelves, one can expect a movie adaptation right around the corner. This art project juxtaposes hit songs from the 80s with stephen king book covers from that period, and youll never hear careless whisper the same. The stand by stephen king 1978 hc 1st edition doubleday book club. Mercedes director jack bender and new villain gabriel ebert explain why season 3 of the show is actually based on the second book in stephen kings trilogy. Great deals on stephen king book club edition books. Read works from the true master of horror, stephen king, and save when you purchase online.
The stand and night shift stephen king book club editions. The main characters of this horror, non fiction story are. First published in 1974, carrie was stephen kings first published novel. Stephen king book club edition books for sale in stock ebay. Stephen king is one of the most wellknown horror authors on the planet.
Collecting it by king, stephen first edition identification. Check out 15 tips from brilliant horror writer stephen king to help you hone and improving your writing skills. How to identify a first edition of carrie, by stephen king. First trade editions of all seven books in stephen kings dark tower series, including the scarce first book, issued in a first printing of only 10,000 copies. Custom slipcase stephen king carrie 1st edition 1st printing.
This book was obtained at the river run bookstore during the. Often these bc editions will look very similar to an actual 1st edition except for the missing price on the dj. Westlake, goldenage pulp stars like erle stanley gardner, david goodis, and brett halliday and newcomers we predict will be the next generation of hardboiled bestsellers. Firestarter by stephen king, book club edition, the viking press, 1980 slightly smaller size then the true first edition. Comprehensive list of works guide to identifying first editions bibliography. Overall a very well presented stephen king first edition of firestarter. King has published 62 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction.
Stephen king the dead zone first edition 1979, viking. First editions the collector info on rare stephen king books. A compilation of the best new fantasy stories published in the preceding year. Collecting carrie by king, stephen first edition identification guide. And because the author has been so prolific, theres much to choose from. For fans of suspense, you cant go wrong with stephen king. Identifying first edition points of issue bookpoi a guide. Collecting salems lot by king, stephen first edition. Pdf stephen kings danse macabre book by stephen king.
We started this book club back in 2014 because we both enjoyed stephen king s writing and wanted to read more of his works and discuss them with others. This is a true first edition, first printing first impression not the book club edition, in a very good plus jacket which is not price clipped, it has a bookshop price over the original price, light creasing, bright not faded. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should make. The binding is tight with minor wear to the boards. I will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. Jan 21, 2021 the stand by stephen king book club first edition 1978 gutter code cc24. Stephen king book of the month club showing 128 of 28 messages.
Book club discussions are great conversations based on a common book that everyone has read. There is one exclusively stephen king membership club, the stephen king library. Stephen king is, without a doubt, the most popular horror writer of all time. Dust jacket in good condition, except for small tear on top of dust jacket. Christine by stephen king book club edition 1983 hc literature books. Stephen king firestarter viking 1980 with dustjacket see original listing. Shop the early deals today shop the early deals today finder is committed to editorial independence. Vintage doubleday night shift by stephen king full size. Slight lean and slight separation at the top of the block connection to binding. Stephen king the stand 1978 first book club edition t45. Hes thrilled and terrified readers with his stories for years, making their own worst nightmares come to life. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of kings early work.
Many of his works have had major film and television ad. Early book club edition with original first edition book and wrapper design with code 1518 at back flap. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide. Most people have heard of him and youve most likely seen at least one movie based on his novels. One way to include all members is to write questions on an index card for e. Save over 40% all preorders are available at the membership price or one member credit, and because they are shipped separately, preorders are not eligible for feature selection bundle prices. Stephen king is one of the most famous authors in modern literature.
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