The novel was followed by the film version, starring sissy spacek, john travolta, piper laurie and amy irving in 1976. 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. Fine in fine jacket with small closed tear to lower rear panel. Anyone who has read the book or watched the movie has a.
Stephen king published his very scary first novel, carrie, in 1974. Later printing trade edition dust jackets will often have a different price from what is found in the table. A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. Vintage night shift by stephen king hardcover 1st book club edition. The library is an everexpanding digital record of stephen king s published works.
Rage, the long walk, roadwork, the running man, uk first edition, first printing, published by new english library. I will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. It was fairly early in kings career that limited editions of his books began to appear, most notably the dark tower cycle. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into intriguing and frightening places. Similarly, theres a plethora of book club editions, that often get passed off as first editions one or two were. Bachman books by stephen king, first edition abebooks. Night shift by king,stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stephen king new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. I collected stephen king novels for years and when we returned to texas, i donated nearly my entire collection to the library. Make offer vintage 1986 it by stephen king hardcover book first printing with dust. By stephen king salems lot 1st first edition hardcover. There is no slip case as in the picture or anything. Get the best deals on stephen king books in english it when you shop the largest online.
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Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first. Stephen kings first editions will always hold a special place at hyraxia. Stephen king, carrie signed first edition book club. Stephen king book of the month club showing 128 of 28 messages. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard. Signed limited first editions, issued simultaneously with the first trade editions, of all seven titles in stephen king s masterful dark tower series, as well as the signed limited deluxe first editions of the companion volumes the little sisters of eluria and the wind through the keyhole and the english collectors edition of the wind. King has published 61 novels including seven under the pen name richard bachman and six nonfiction books. Illustrated with wararound dust jacket art and fullpage color plates by fangorn. The stand by stephen king 1978, hardcover, 1st edition book club edition 10w. It has black boards and a grey and black jacket with it emblazoned across the front in stark red letters.
Stephen king it hardcover book 1st first edition dust jacket. First published in great britain by new english library. In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book the presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a book s value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket is exceptionally prized. Carrie by stephen king author of salems lot, the shining, the stand, night shift, etc. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. Richard bachman stephen king rage new english library nel, 1983, signed first edition. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare. Hardcover first deluxe edition illustrated by tomislav tikulin with slipcase and dust jacket cemetery dance 2014. Get the best deals on stephen king 1st edition books when you shop the largest online selection at. Book clubunstated larger book, fine maroon cloth spine, black boards, very bright gilt lettering on spine, tiny red felttip. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. To find relevant information on the property you wish to learn more about, you can use our keyword search or select from the many categories below.
The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. Make offer stephen king the shining first edition pb 1st printing foil cover. Carrie by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Salems lot by stephen king author of carrie, the shining, nightshift, the stand, etc.
Make offer it by stephen king 1986, hardcover first edition viking press. Editions of it by stephen king goodreads share book. First uk limited edition ps publishing 2016 limited to 974 numbered copies, 3 hardcover volumes in slipcase. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. If you find you have a first edition and are curious about the value, there are numerous places you can look.
Of course, this one was included and when my son said he really wanted to read it, i just had to buy it for him. A list of stephen king s limited editions, organized alphabetically. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket. Identifying book club editions one girl collecting. Interestingly, the short stories weeds and the crate have never been collected in a king book and both remain uncollected. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of king s early work. Tight binding, free of former owner writing or bookplates. Home stephen king collector guides stephen king novels first edition identification guide stephen king novels first edition identification guide use the search to the right to search for title, publication date, publisher, etc. There is no introduction or afterword of any kind, although on the back cover it states stephen king conjures up five jolting tales of horror. It is a stephen king library book with a imprinted signature on the cover. Book club hardcover 171 compact disc 158 audio cassette 88 book club paperback 37. Carrie by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The night journey the green mile, part 5 by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
How do you join the stephen king library you can usually find ads in magazines or by watching late night. The haven foundation the haven foundation is a national, nonprofit organization making grants to freelance writers and artists experiencing careerthreatening illness, accident, natural disaster or other emergency or personal catastrophe. 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. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. Great prices on stephen s latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. The best way to build your own stephen king library. Firestarter by stephen king, first edition abebooks. Macmillians pocket american and english classics, which were used by students in the early part of the last centenary, and was an early pocketbook, although. The description that was given and misleading was not fair to the. First published in 1974, carrie was stephen kings first published novel. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover.
How to identify a first edition of carrie, by stephen king. Get the best deals on stephen king first edition books when you shop the largest online. First edition of king s 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. Stephen king 1986 the bachman books four novels by stephen king. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Collecting carrie by king, stephen first edition identification guide.
Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. Identify uk 1st editions the collector info on rare stephen king. A list of stephen king s novels, organized alphabetically. The book was a fantastic read and i highly recommend it. Carrie by stephen king book club edition hardcover hcdj bce 1974. The book was listed as first edition and its not a first edition printing but a book club edtion. I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely. Book four past midnight stephen king first edition 1990 vg condition read once. First edition identification and notes stephen king s 22nd book, it was published in 1986 by viking, with an initial print run of 800,000 copies. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. From the stand to misery, from cycle of the werewolf to danse macabre, we can help you find the stephen king books you are looking for. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. My book was falling apart when i got it and it was a book club edition not first edition and there was no signature from stephen king. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and.