Sep 30, 2017 i ordered what looked like a beautifullyaged copy of the 1986 first edition book from ebay. Bob giusti illustration amy hill lettering comingofage story. Mercedes by stephen king first edition hardcover book first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover. Salems lot by stephen king author of carrie, the shining, nightshift, the stand, etc. Carrie by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. The stand represents king s most ambitiously imaginative novel and the most fulfilling exploration of a predominant theme in his work. We were on vacation, and i saw him with the paperback, the edition with the silver binding and blue. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. I will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions. First edition, first printing, no later printings stated along with first published, 1986 and no club blindstamp on rear board. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover.
Jul 11, 2016 taking a look at the original first edition of eyes of the dragon by stephen king, published privately in a limited edition by philtrum press. You can search for first editions of carrie on, and these links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. Stephen kings first true novel was also one of his best known works, carrie, which was published in 1974. Other first edition points for books by stephen king include. 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. Undoubtedly, this will be the cornerstone of any serious stephen king first edition collection. The stand by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. We are very proud to be able to offer this book in exceptional condition with this beautiful and extremely rare dust jacket, widely considered as the holy grail by the stephen king collecting community. This helpful guide includes first edition identifiers along with publisher and dj dust jacket price information. By stephen king cujo 1st first edition hardcover by stephen king jan 1, 1981.
Identifying first editions updated july 2018 compiled by bev vincent with the assistance of materials made available by rich demars, john mastrocco, steve. This signed copy, for example, is as expensive as some entire sets that arent as special or in great condition. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st and limited edition. It was his 22nd book, and his 17th novel written under his own name. Stephen king 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Master your book collection with this handy guide to the u. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He has published 61 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and six nonfiction books. Carrie by stephen king first edition points of issue. The dead zone by stephen king first edition points. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket. Apocalyptic horror novel and a cornerstone of modern horror fiction. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. Just after sunset first edition signed stephen king. The book is in very good condition with slight creasing to the spine, nice and tight to the binding with no loose or damaged pages. If youre a collector, were likely to have a book worthy of your library. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Set in a virusdecimated us, kings thrilling american fantasy epic, is a classic. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. Collecting salems lot by king, stephen first edition. Browse our fine collection of stephen king signed first edition books. King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts.
Vintage stephen king editions are surprisingly hard to find, but i really enjoy having older printings with a history of their own. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. Vintage horror book the dead zone by stephen king 1980. First edition of kings 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. I was twelve the first time i read stephen kings the stand. Book and brodart protected jacket are fine, without faults. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. In the fall of 1971, he began teaching high school english classes at hampden academy, the public high school in hampden, maine. As with many early viking editions, this book can be hard to authenticate as a true 1st edition. What i learned from rereading stephen kings the stand. However, the first book in the series is in a class all by itself. From there he goes on to tell the reader his process and experience, in this memoir style. This is a great reference for anyone looking to purchase a first edition and whos not quite sure what the first issue points may be. Stephen king s apocalyptic vision of a world blasted by virus and tangled in an elemental struggle between good and evil remains as riveting and eerily plausible as when it was first published.
There are other identifiers for these books as well. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. 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. The table below lists the first trade edition identification criteria for each of stephen king s books.
The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. In 1980, night shift received the balrog award for best collection, and in 1979 it was nominated as best collection for the locus award and the world fantasy award. A list of stephen king s novels, organized oldest to newest. Thousands of rare, first edition stephen king books and. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Inscribed by stephen king on the half title page, to ray with best wishes, stephen king 21488. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. Stephen king book needful things true 1st edition first. Stephen king is a prolific american author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels.
Jack torrances new job at the overlook hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. The table below lists the first trade edition identification criteria for each of stephen kings books. Rose madder by stephen king first edition book see all titles by stephen king roused by a single drop of blood on the bedsheet, rosie daniels wakes from fourteen years of a nightmare marriage and suddenly takes flight. Look at the tips below to help identify a 1st edition firestarter. If you find you have a first edition and are curious about the value, there are numerous places you can look. The early doubleday books all say first edition explicitly on the page cp. From designer, author, photographer, and fellow collector, paul michael kane, this reference guide will give you al. Stephen king blasts donald trump with a horrifying. If you dont have the time to read, you dont have the time or the tools to write.
But this week, a freak flooding accident suddenly robbed the collector of thousands of first edition books, manuscripts, and a variety of other incredibly rare items that have come out of kings. The night journey the green mile, part 5 by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oct 30, 2019 so, how do you tell if that book you have is a first edition. 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 stand first trade front cover the stand signed limited edition front cover. Dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. The book club edition has light blue boards with a black paper spine instead of the black cloth spine found on the true first. Legendary horror writer stephen king took to twitter with a grim forecast of what he fears might be next for donald trumps america. Dust cover has a few tears however the book itself is in good condition relative to is age. Night shift is the first collection of short stories by stephen king, first published in 1978. Rare eerie copy of stephen kings it first edition book. Pet sematary by stephen king 1983, hardcover, first edition pet sematary by stephen king 1983, hardcover, first edition. It, more than any other stephen king novel, changed the number of first printing editions that viking produced. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide use the search to the right to search for title, publication date, publisher, etc title and cover.
Listed within are the first edition markers for each title from carrie to the institute. On writing by stephen king, first edition abebooks. More information about this seller contact this seller 25. It was the children who saw and felt what made the town so horribly different. Get the best deal for 1st edition stephen king fiction books from the largest online selection at. In the more recent published books of his, it is a little easier, but for his older works, it can be a bit difficult. The story follows the experiences of seven children as they are. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Browse our stephen king library for rare first edition collectible books. The plot centers on a pandemic of a weaponized strain of influenza that kills almost the entire world population. Suntup editions to publish the first official signed limited. Stephen kings apocalyptic vision of a world blasted by virus and tangled in an elemental struggle between good and evil remains as riveting and eerily plausible as when it was first published. Octavo, hardcover, creases from thickness of book at spine, lightly scuffed else good in red boards, no interior markings.
He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to startling mystery stories. Many of king s most famous short stories were included in this collection. An excellent near fine example with some light spotting to the top edge in a fine dust jacket. Jul 15, 2019 legendary horror writer stephen king took to twitter with a grim forecast of what he fears might be next for donald trumps america.
You can search for first and limited editions of the stand on, and. 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. In the interim id devoured his books and probably thousands of other books by many dozens of different writers of differing skill levels, and when i thought i should reread some stephen king i thought about it, and it came down to either reading it or the stand and to be honest i felt it was the better book. Collecting it by king, stephen first edition identification. Every stephen king reader has a favorite tale or series, from christine to cujo. It is a 1986 horror novel by american author stephen king. Christine by stephen king 1983 first edition by stephen king. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. This first edition, signed by stephen king is available at bauman rare books. A list of stephen kings novels, organized oldest to newest. As the offseason caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, hell have plenty. The stand is a postapocalyptic dark fantasy novel written by american author stephen king and first published in 1978 by doubleday.
King has published 63 novels, including seven under. Identifying first edition points of issue bookpoi a guide. Buy a cheap copy of the shining book by stephen king. Christine by stephen king 1983 first edition author stephen king formatbinding hardcover book condition used good jacket condition good minus binding hardcover publisher the viking press place of publication ny date published 1983. Below is a list of stephen kings books in order of when they were originally published. Set in a virusdecimated us, king s thrilling american fantasy epic, is a classic.