Identifying first editions updated july 2018 compiled by bev vincent with the assistance of materials made available by rich demars, john mastrocco, steve oelrich and shaun nauman. Identify uk 1st editions the collector info on rare stephen king. Light handling over the years but overall a very well presented stephen king signed edition of the shining. The reason they arent worth more money is because the true first editions had a limited print run while book club editions have a larger print run thats why there are so many out there. First published in 1981 by the viking press on page. The best way to build your own stephen king library. Thinner by stephen king writing as richard bachman. Kennedy, which occurred on november 22, 1963 the novels titular date. In 2003, the national book foundation awarded him the medal for. A recovering alcoholic must wrestle with demons within and without when. For celia with best wishes from greg and me stephen king 2387 in black ink to the title page kings third novel and first. This edition first published in great britain in 1998 by orion paperback 9.
Stephen king first edition books products for sale ebay. Title type orginal publication date carrie novel april 1974 salems lot novel october 1975 the shining novel january 1977 rage bachman novel september 1977 night shift story collection february 1978 the stand novel september 1978 the long walk bachman novel july 1979 the dead zone novel august 1979 firestarter novel september 1980 roadwork bachman. A list of stephen king s novels, organized alphabetically. New english library paperback edition 1987, special collectors edition 1987. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king revisited. Previously, it was published as a limited edition hardcover by philtrum press in 1984. All of these criteria must be met for the book to be a true first of stephen kings carrie. First published in great britain by new english library. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. A 1977 book club edition of the shining by stephen king. First edition identifiers secret windows 2000 book of the month club 5. Stephen king book of the month club showing 128 of 28 messages. Though that is an option, its probably not your best choice.
The shining, doubleday, 1977, book club edition, stephen king. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. Doubleday, 1974 actually circa 1990 1991 1992, 1st edition with this cover art, later printing, 1990. The eyes of the dragon is a book by stephen king published in 1987.
See all 55 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Great prices on stephens latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. New listingmisery by stephen king hardcover first edition 1987. This tale of a troubled man hired to care for a remote mountain resort over the winter, his loyal wife, and their uniquely gifted son slowly but steadily unfolds as secrets from the overlook hotels past are revealed, and the hotel itself. A list of stephen kings novels, organized alphabetically. You have a couple choices for joining a discount online stephen king book membership club. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. Goodgood condition, over all wear to book and dustjacket, dark red scribbled mark on fep, remainder speckling to bottom of page edges, light foxing to top and foredge of pages. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. Stephen king hardcover first edition dust jacket seller. This was published in 2000 and says biokofthemonthclub at the bottom of the title.
Browse our stephen king library for rare first edition collectible books. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included. It was republished on february 23, 2010 with an additional new essay entitled whats scary. There is one exclusively stephen king membership club, the stephen king library. 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. The shining by stephen king 1977 first edition gutter code r49. This could indicate that this copy is a book club edition, not a first edition. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. The massmarket version had been slightly revised for publication.
Collectors have deciphered this code as an indicator of when the book was manufactured. This is an early book club edition that is the same size prox as the original hardcover, not the later cheesy book club edition that is about half the size of the original. First published in great britain in 1979 by macdonald general books. The shining by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and. In stephen king s justreleased book of novellas, if it bleeds, the narrator of one of the stories, mr. How to identify a first edition of carrie, by stephen king. Signed salems lot by stephen king w dust jacket 1975 book club edition. He has published 61 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and six nonfiction books. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king.
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The complete and uncut edition 1st edition1st printing. In a 1987 issue of the highway patrolman magazine, he stated, the story. If youre a collector, were likely to have a book worthy of your library. In stephen kings justreleased book of novellas, if it bleeds, the narrator of one of the stories, mr. The gunslinger book 1, the drawing of the three book 2, the waste lands book 3, wizard and glass book 4, the wind through the keyhole book 4a, wolves of the calla book 5, song of susannah book 6, the dark tower book 7, the little sisters of eluria novella book. A comprehensive list of stephen kings written works. Harrigans phone, says, these days i work for the times union, a newspaper. This auction includes all the books pictured above. The stephen king book club gregory carrico wattpad. It by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
However, if youre more than a casual collector, if youre a true connoisseur. Stephen kings latest mentions times union, madison pour house. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. The problem with this choice is that it offers only king books so if there is another horror or mystery book youd like to purchase at a discounted price, youre out of luck. The book is a hardcover and has its original dust cover, good spine and clean pages. Here is the list of stephen kings books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along with links to the essays and other content we have posted for each book. Acceptable, taped and worn, intact and readable copy. Get the best deals on stephen king first edition books when you.
His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. It was published as a limited edition hardcover in 1983 by land of enchantment, and in 1985 as a. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. It is the 60th book published by stephen king, his 49th novel and the 42nd under his own name. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural. See more ideas about stephen king books, king book and steven king. How do you join the stephen king library you can usually find ads in magazines or by watching late night. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy.
Carrie 1974 historical essay richards thoughts guest essay by ray garton richards followup salems lot 1975 historical essay richards thoughts guest essay by christopher golden the shining. Appears to have had some water damage to dust jacket and front and back end pages. The codes are stamped in the gutter of one of the last printed pages in a publication, usually the last page of text. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Duma key by stephen king very good first edition hardcover 2. First published in 1977, the shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of stephen king. The gutter code was used by doubleday, both for their trade and book club printings, from mid1958 to mid 1987. The book is written by stephen king, published by doubleday and company inc, garden city, new york, 1977. The novel was announced on kings official site on march 2, 2011.
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