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. Oct 04, 2009 i recently got a hold of two hardcover stephen king books in their dust jackets that are in pretty good condition. The early doubleday books all say first edition explicitly on the page cp. Prices for reserved copies such as reserved for publisher or reserved for artist are very hard to price, not only do you hardly ever see them, but the price you can find those types of books for varies depending on many many factors, so the range of the price may be. The drawing of the three 1988 the tommyknockers 1988. First trade editions of all seven books in stephen king s dark tower series, including the scarce first book, issued in a first printing of only 10,000 copies. The 10 best stephen king books your picks for the horror masters scariest, most suspenseful pageturners, from it to the dead zone. King found the original manuscript for this book and decided to have the book published. Signed limited first edition of this popular stephen king short story, one of only 724 copies out of a total edition of signed on the half title by king and bound in half cloth with cadillacprinted boards.
Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. The most wellknown author of our era, stephen king has been leading the horror genre for decades. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Carrie by stephen king author of salems lot, the shining, the stand, night shift, etc. Browse our fine collection of stephen king signed first edition books. Stephen king collectingsigned limited books, books, comics, art. Stephen king first edition books products for sale ebay. Identifying first editions updated july 2018 compiled by bev vincent with the assistance of materials made available by rich demars, john mastrocco, steve. Collecting it by king, stephen first edition identification. First edition, first printings stephen king books including. Inspired by poes short story the masque of the red. First edition of kings 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. Set in a virusdecimated us, king s thrilling american fantasy epic, is a classic. One is carrie and the other is cujo, and the only dates on the pages.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. This is a great reference for anyone looking to purchase a first edition and whos not quite sure what the first issue. Currently the first edition of the gunslinger is one of the most sought after books that stephen king has ever written. First edition identification and notes stephen kings 22nd book, it was published in 1986 by viking, with an initial print run of 800,000 copies. Stephen king even stephen king is feeling like hes living in a stephen king novel these days. Dolores claiborne by stephen king first edition hardcover 4. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy.
Stephen kings 22nd book, it was published in 1986 by viking, with an initial print run of 800,000 copies. Salems lot, us first edition, first printing in the first state dust jacket by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and. Apr 08, 2020 stephen king even stephen king is feeling like hes living in a stephen king novel these days. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books for the. The author of the 1978 pandemic novel the stand says he understands why fans have said the.
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Get the best deal for stephen king first edition books from the largest online selection at. It stephen king viking 1st edition first print 1986 hardcover w. Stephen king is one of the most prolific writers in the horror genre hes sold more than 350 million copies worldwide his books are very similar to the style of h. Rare signed first editions and limited edition books. Hardcover first deluxe edition illustrated by tomislav tikulin with slipcase and dust jacket cemetery dance 2014. Im also very interested in selling some of them as well. It has black boards and a grey and black jacket with it. Stephen king first edition stephen king information. Carrie kindle edition published june 24th 2008 by anchor kindle edition, 322 pages authors. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. It has been four decades since stephen king wrote the stand. Get the best deal for stephen king 1st edition books from the largest online selection at.
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In the more recent published books of his, it is a little easier, but for his older works, it can be a bit difficult. 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. As king has published more books and signed less, firsts of later novels have tended not to increase in value as much. Thousands of rare, first edition stephen king books and. So, how do you tell if that book you have is a first edition. Doubleday books all say first edition explicitly on the. King lives in maine and florida with his wife, novelist tabitha king. 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. The night journey the green mile, part 5 by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now 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. Prices for reserved copies such as reserved for publisher or reserved for artist are very. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Published october 1st 1999 by pocket books us can edition, mass market paperback, 253 pages authors.
Stephen king novels first edition identification guide use the search to the right to search for title, publication date, publisher, etc title and cover. 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 books value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket is exceptionally prized. Information on buying and collecting it by king, stephen with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history. The typewriter used to write the book carrie belonged to bachman and was given to stephen king. King is the recipient of the 2003 national book foundation medal for distinguished contribution to the american letters and the 2014 national medal of arts. How do i tell if my stephen king books are worth anything. The 2006 novel blaze by richard bachman with a foreword by stephen king is also included. Get the best deals on stephen king 1st edition books when you shop the largest online selection at.
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The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. One is carrie and the other is cujo, and the only dates on the pages are 1974 and 1981, respectively. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. If youre a collector, were likely to have a book worthy of your library. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. Get the best deals on stephen king first edition books when you shop the largest online selection at. What makes stephen king horror books and movies so scary. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. 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. 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. The green mile 4 the bad death of eduard delacroix by king stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. First edition of kings third novel, a modern horror classic, inscribed by the author on the half title, for davidwith all best, stephen king,101479. Oct 30, 2019 hello anna marie, how can i get in contact with you. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have.
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