Book club editions also may have four or five numbers printed in a contrasting box on the back of the book. First edition of king s 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. First edition of kings 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. Appears to have had some water damage to dust jacket and front and back end pages. Stephen king was born in portland, maine in 1947, the second son of donald and nellie ruth pillsbury king. You know that first edition printings describe a book that is likely to be worth more than a second printing or later edition, but what of that hardcover on your shelf. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of. 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 ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. I recently got a hold of two hardcover stephen king books in their dust jackets that are in pretty good condition. The dark tower series by stephen king spoiler warning opinions of a wolf december 30, 2010 at 1.
In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. The wolf king is the third in her series of alternate history novels with. He lives in maine with his wife, novelist tabitha king. This is a comprehensive guide to stephen king first editions. It tells the story of a werewolf haunting a small town as the moon turns full once every month. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. Hence, i want to thank and congratulate everyone who has stayed up to date in the reading and participated in the discussions, this wouldnt be possible without all of you.
How to identify a first edition of carrie, by stephen king. We are members of ilab, the aba and the pbfa, have a noquibble returns policy and provide a highly personalised service. The presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a books value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket is. The best way to build your own stephen king library. After his father left them when stephen was two, he and his older brother, david, were raised by his mother. Editions of it by stephen king meet your next favorite book. Oct 04, 2009 but they are always worth reading to find out. Tips and tricks to help you identify book club editions and to differentiate them from the more collectible. I enjoyed the book although it is not king at its finest.
But when an insidious supernatural force edges its way into the case, it leads a seasoned cop. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. As a fan of stephen king, and want to build a library of his work, clean, 1st editions are more desirable than a dogeared paperback. Browse our fine collection of stephen king signed first edition books. The story, told in epistolary format consisting entirely of letters, memos and correspondence, is about an editor in a paperback publishing house who gets a manuscript from what appears to be a crackpot.
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. For limited editions only will make offers although the site is primarily for information, i do buy limited and gift editions for resale and offer between 6070% of the price i will list the book for. The plant is an unfinished serial novel published by stephen king in 198285 privately and in 2000 as a commercial ebook. Dave hinchberger, proprietor, stephen king catalog and the overlook connection. May 18, 2011 a book about gypsy curses could easily slide into racist territory, but in fact thinner actually criticizes the treatment the gypsies have received in the united states over the years, in spite of them not always being the most sympathetic characters in the book. 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. Debate club dream casting geek school important toy news indie. The bce does not have a price as shown in the first edition, and is also missing first printing, july, 1982 on the page. These short stories were all selected by author stephen king and he has written the introduction to the book. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Make a payment for all other questions, please contact us by emailing member. Peele brought back the twilight zone and joshua boones version of king s the stand is due in 2020. It is a stephen king library book with a imprinted signature on the cover.
Hyraxia books specialise in science fiction, fantasy, horror and all that lies between. Often, book club editions will have an string of numbers on the last page of the book near the margin, running vertically, just before the endpaper. Parts of his childhood were spent in fort wayne, indiana, where his fathers family was at the time, and in stratford, connecticut. Stephen king now apologizing for the stand, talks his fictional quarantine picks. Stephen king the shining book club edition description postively a musthave for the serious stephen king collector. I have some signed books, a few first editions, a couple of rare releases, some stuff thats old but in great condition, and books by my favorite authors that are now out of print. While it is unfortunate, i did expect this, as it is a big commitment. The book s villain, greg stillson, is a real estate swindler who makes a. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard. This could indicate that this copy is a book club edition, not a first edition.
There is one exclusively stephen king membership club, the stephen king library. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. One of the reasons why i would never club stephen king together with any of. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. The title must be one thats listed in the us or uk limited editions section. Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market. Based on stephen king s bestselling novel of the same name, the outsider begins by following a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy.
Nightmares and dreamscapes hardcover 1st edition 6. First published in 1981 by the viking press on page. 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. Most book collectors find little value in these editions.
How do i tell if my stephen king books are worth anything. So i decided to download cujo due to the repeats of the movie being shown on the telebox. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to startling mystery stories. However, the world of stephen king book collecting is a whole different beast. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. Stephen king blasts donald trump with a horrifying. Estimates differ, but many hundreds of book clubs have come and gone over the past 70 or 80 years, with a total number perhaps approaching a thousand. Pet sematary by stephen king 1983, hardcover, 1st edition. This information is provided because often, book club editions of.
It was fairly early in kings career that limited editions of his books began to. A book club for stephen s works, which no longer send new books by stephen. Stephen king it hardcover january 1, 1986 by unknown author 4. His acclaimed nonfiction book, on writing, is also a bestseller. Though that is an option, its probably not your best choice.
Identifying book club editions one girl collecting. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Cycle of the werewolf is a short horror novel by american writer stephen king, featuring illustrations by comic book artist bernie wrightson. The outsider is a horror novel by american author stephen king, published on may 22, 2018, by scribner. 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 king s work under this pseudonym little of which was still in circulation at the time. Shop the latest titles by stephen king at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide.
The key to establishing a books value is to first ensure that it is a first edition. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. Cujo begins as a remarkably good natured german shepherd and descends into a psychotic beast. Oct 02, 2011 how much is my stephen king hardcover collection worth. He was the recipient of the 2003 national book foundation medal for distinguished contribution to american letters, and in 2007, he received the grand master award from the mystery writers of america. It was published as a limitededition hardcover in 1983 by land. Please see images of condition and email prior to purchase. On writing by stephen king, first edition abebooks. There is no slip case as in the picture or anything. Stephen king book of the month club showing 128 of 28 messages. Stephen king library account balance, please click here.
Rage, the long walk, roadwork, the running man, uk first edition, first printing, published by new english library. Yes, is interested certain rare stephen king books and will offer prices competitive to any bookstore. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket. The book club edition of creepshow may well be one of the very few book club editions that also contain the full number line, similar to the first printing. Stephen king, the best american short stories signed usa paperback.
King s sixth published novel, about a little girl who can start fires with her mind, was issued as a mainstream title by viking and a slipcased, signed 725copy limited edition by phantasia press. Stephen king is, without a doubt, the most popular horror writer of all time. One is carrie and the other is cujo, and the only dates on the pages are 1974 and 1981, respectively. 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. I havent managed to read all of stephen king s novels yet im still working on that but i. I was never all that interested in reading stephen king until i had completely ran out of things to read in my senior year, where i spent most of my time in the library tricky class schedule, and i was hooked. Im going to have to subscribe to cbs access sooner or later. How much is my stephen king hardcover collection worth. Stephen king 1986 the bachman books four novels by stephen king. How do you join the stephen king library you can usually find ads in magazines or by watching late night.
The bachman books is a collection of short novels by stephen king published under the pseudonym richard bachman between 1977 and 1982. Stephen s new short story appears in the march 2020 edition of harpers. I have a regular copy of insert title here signed by sk, how much is it worth. But there was an even more limited version, of which just 26 copies were published, in which the book was wrapped in a special aluminumcoated. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover. The presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a books value in the rare. Signed on wednesday 10 october at the 7,30pm signing and talk event. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. From the publisher in this combination of memoir and writing guide, bestselling author stephen king tells of how he came to be a writer and, in the process, explores many aspects of writing, from plot construction through some of the nuts and bolts of getting a book published.
Readers digest condensed books was a series of hardcover anthology collections, published by the american general interest monthly family magazine readers digest and distributed by direct mail. Additionally, some books by famous authors are better than others. Please email me and i can give you further details. I was a member of the stephen king library back in the 80s and that is where many of the came from. Most volumes contained five although a considerable minority consisted of three, four, or six current bestselling novels and nonfiction books which. Shelf wear, corners bumped, spotting to topedge, otherwise very good. Undoubtedly, the best known of these is the book ofthemonth club. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more, if you have actually heard of the book or its author. Great prices on stephen s latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. First edition criteria and points for book identification.
They may be a bit nonmainstream and overly quick to exact their own vengeance. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book. If you already have a written offer from another bookstore, include it and i will beat it by 10% if you have an asking price in mind please include it with your email. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. Any book without a price on the dustjacket is a book club bc edition. 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. I want to sell it, but im not sure how much i could sell all of it for.
King s 1979 novel the dead zone offered an eerie prediction of the trump presidency. Bachman books by stephen king, first edition abebooks. The complete guide to the works of stephen king concordances of everything youd ever want to know about characters, places, things, etc. In flint city, oklahoma, police detective ralph anderson arrests popular teacher and little league coach terry maitland in front of a crowd of baseball spectators, charging him with raping, mutilating and killing an 11yearold boy. Book club editions look similar to genuine first editions, but they are not first editions, and. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. Stephen edwin king was born the second son of donald and nellie ruth pillsbury king. With that said, they arent worthless however, they are worth less 2 words than a signed copy of the same book. Great prices on stephens latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. Buy a cheap copy of the wolf king book by alice borchardt.
The presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a books value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket is exceptionally prized. How much is my hardcover stephen king collection worth. Alice borchardt writes at least as well as her sister doesand her sister is anne rice. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history. Uzumaki 3in1, deluxe edition by junji ito 20, hardcover 5 out of 5 stars. All of these criteria must be met for the book to be a true first of stephen king s carrie.
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