Any book without a price on the dustjacket is a book club bc edition. Rage by richard bachman stephen king rare 1977 true 1st edition 1st print vgc. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the first book of this brilliant series, now expanded and revised by the author, stephen king introduces readers to one of his most enigmatic heroes, roland of gilead, the last gunslinger. List of books by stephen king simple english wikipedia. Start your stephen king book club by getting together a group of people interested in reading kings books. We researched this book, and the inner flap of the. As the offseason caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, hell have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing.
In the fall of 1971, he began teaching high school english classes at hampden academy, the public high school in hampden, maine. Up to 90% of a books value is in the dustjacket, especially with early stephen king works. The shining by stephen king 1977, doubleday book club. The shining, english edition king, stephen isbn 0743424425 1 copy separate. The book is written by stephen king, published by doubleday and company inc, garden city, new york, 1977. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Binding has some external wear on spine ends and corners. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Published by new english library, london, england 1977 used. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. Identify uk 1st editions the collector info on rare stephen king.
I believe i have several first edition stephen king books. Browse our stephen king library for rare first edition collectible books. This is a book club edition copy in good condition, without any internal writing. The shining by stephen king 1977, doubleday book club edition with dust cover. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide. 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. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Published by book club associates, great britain 1992. The best way to build your own stephen king library. The shining by stephen king hardcover 1977 book club edition. The shining stephen king carrie hc doubleday hc 1st. Book four past midnight stephen king first edition 1990 vg condition read once. Stephen king the shining sellersupplied images abebooks.
The shining by stephen king carrie, salems lot, the stand, the dead zone, christine, etc. A 1977 book club edition of the shining by stephen king. Editions of it by stephen king goodreads share book. Stephen king secretary dreams signed lettered edition k leather bound new. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Appears to have had some water damage to dust jacket and front and back end pages. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to startling mystery stories. It is considered a book club edition rather than a true limited edition or gift edition. Undoubtedly, this will be the cornerstone of any serious stephen king first edition collection. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. For hundreds of thousands of fans who read or listened to the stand in its original version and wanted more, this new edition is stephen kings gift. Vg stephen king the shining book club edition 1977. If youre a collector, were likely to have a book worthy of your library.
The book was released in 1985 after the publication of the first hardcover bachman novel thinner in order to introduce bachman to fans who did not know about kings work under this pseudonym little of which was still in circulation at the time. 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. Fans of stephen king enjoy getting together to talk about what theyve read, and thats where a book discussion group comes in. A first edition from the book moose in lincoln, nh doubleday, hardcover, 1977. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. It was published as a limited edition hardcover in 1983 by land of enchantment, and in 1985 as a massmarket trade paperback by signet. Vintage night shift by stephen king hardcover 1st book club edition. Stephen king signed ubris fall 1968 rare autographed. How do you join the stephen king library you can usually find ads in magazines or by watching late night. Misery by stephen king hardcover book first edition pinkish spine. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
Jack torrances new job at the overlook hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. One 1 the shining by stephen king 1977, doubleday book club edition with original dust cover item is in good condition, all pages are clear and the binder is still solid. This is a complete list of books published by stephen king. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable.
The bachman books is a collection of short novels by stephen king published under the pseudonym richard bachman between 1977 and 1982. The shining book club edition 1977 king, stephen 7 copies separate shining. The bachman books richard bachman stephen king book club edition hardcover rage. 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. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. If it bleeds by stephen king english hardcover book free shipping. Debate club dream casting geek school important toy news indie. Night shift by king,stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Video of a march 2008 interview with king in sarasota, fla.
The shining this book was made into an iconic 1980 film by stanley kubrick, which king reportedly didnt like. And those who are hearing the stand for the first time will discover a triumphant and eerily plausible work of the imagination that takes on the issues that will determine our survival. Please see images of condition and email prior to purchase. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. Browse our stephen king collection for the best signed limited edition books spanning over a period of 30 years. So add that ammount to the value of your regular book. Before doctor sleep, there was the shining, a classic of modern american horror from the undisputed master, stephen king. The shining stephen king library red leather stephen king library, hardcover, 1977. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. Stephen king fire starter novel 1980 book club edition. Stephen king was born in portland, maine in 1947, the second son of donald and nellie ruth pillsbury king. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Small ding on top corner near binding as shown in photos. Bc editions are not the same a 1st trade editions and are generally not collectable.
All good things must come to an end, constant listener, and not even stephen king can write a story that goes on forever. Stephen king the shining book club edition 1977 doubleday. King s 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions. New english library paperback edition 1987, special collectors edition 1987. The book is a hardcover and has its original dust cover, good spine and clean pages. 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.
It was fairly early in kings career that limited editions of his books began to. The dust cover has wear and tear, but still holds its shape see pictures. King has published 61 novels including seven under the pen name richard bachman and six nonfiction books. Browse a huge variety of stephen king on sale online. Great prices on stephens latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. V roku 2003 ho the national book foundation ocenila medailou za distinguished contribution to american letters. I collected stephen king novels for years and when we returned to texas, i donated nearly my entire collection to the library. Stephen king explains how coronavirus pandemic led to a change in his next book. Collecting the shining by king, stephen first edition identification. The tale of roland deschains relentless quest for the dark tower has, the author fears, sorely tried the patience of those who have followed it from its earliest chapters. The shining book of the month club doubleday and company, hardcover, 1977. The shining by stephen king, book club edition, 1977. Published by new english library, september 1977, first nel paperback printing, cover.