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Reginald hill any collins crime club first editions up to 1980. 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. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. A group of stephen king books with a first edition 1983 of pet semetary as stated on the page along with the y38 code on page 374. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Its 3 months to go until hodder celebrates king for a day 2018 and we have something very special in the works. The best way to build your own stephen king library.

Hardcover first deluxe edition illustrated by tomislav tikulin with slipcase and dust jacket cemetery dance 2014. Browse our fine collection of stephen king signed first edition books. You will find an ever growing list of book titles and their important points of issue, as well as author, illustrator and editor bibliographies and biographies and book publisher information on this site. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. Find by publisher, andrews mcmeel 1, bookofthemonthclub 1, borderlands. However, the world of stephen king book collecting is a whole different beast. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Stephen king first editions if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.

The first edition of the novel was published in september 1986, and was written by stephen king. Carrie by stephen king author of salems lot, the shining, the stand, night shift, etc. Signed on wednesday 10 october at the 7,30pm signing and talk event. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to startling mystery stories. Many paperback originals pbos exist in hardcover only in a book club edition. This helpful guide includes first edition identifiers along with publisher and dj dust jacket price information. Apr 27, 2015 here is everything you need to know about collecting stephen kings creepshow, the softcover comic from the early 1980s. Editions of it by stephen king goodreads share book. 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. Add this stephen king cell first edition book to your collection. On writing book by stephen king official publisher page.

The book has some marks on the outside of the back cover and the dust cover is beat up some as seen in the pictures. First edition of kings hugonominated epic tale of apocalyptic terror, boldly inscribed across the entire front free endpaper. Collecting carrie by king, stephen first edition identification guide. We attempt to stock unique king collectible titles in hardcover, gift editions, signed limited and lettered editions.

Sorry to interject, because i didnt catch the first part of this thread, but i joined this club a couple of years ago. Free 14day trial to any nook magazine or newspaper. Stephen king it hardcover book 1st first edition dust jacket. Great prices on stephens latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics.

Stephen king, carrie signed first edition book club. The book of the month club is an extremely popular book club with a vast selection of fiction, nonfiction and classics on topics such as biography, business and career, cooking, history, health and fitness, humor, and much more. Stephen king book of the month club showing 128 of 28 messages. A wonderful oversized hardback edition of stephen king s debut novel. In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. The dead zone by stephen king first edition points. Browse our stephen king library for rare first edition collectible books. A book club copy will always be a book club copy, even though it states first edition.

Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book. Stephen king is, without a doubt, the most popular horror writer of all time. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. Buy stephen king carrie in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Stephen king book club editions how to reference a reference book, just picked up these two first edition bces of the shining and salems lot for only around 60 bucks because i cant afford bucks for the actual first edtions. They were filled with interesting king trivia, quotes from his many books. 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. King s 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions.

Stephen king it horror books for sale in stock ebay. His writing is very popular, and his books are in high demand. The book club edition has light blue boards with a black paper spine instead of the black cloth spine found on the true first. Skeleton crew by king, stephen paperback book the fast free shipping. Join the list and get stephen king new arrivals, news, updates, book signings info. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of kings early work. Books 1st us editions stephen king us 1st editions. Book clubunstated larger book, fine maroon cloth spine, black boards, very bright gilt. So this weekend, went to check out a local value village. Suntup editions is collaborating with ten original book cover artists, representing fifteen of stephen kings most iconic trade edition hardcovers. Carrie by stephen king, first edition, signed abebooks. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Feel free to contact us just for advice on how to sell your collection.

Title year publisher trim size dj price first edition identifiers carrie 1974 doubleday 5. Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions. Stephen king if it bleeds 1st printing hc free acidfree cover now. 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. Later printing trade edition dust jackets will often have a different price from what is found in the table.

The shining by stephen king 1977, 1st edition, book club edition. As a result, hardcover first editions of his first few novels are much more difficult to find and consequently very expensive depending on their condition. Book clubs frequently neglect to remove edition indicators from the plates before printing their copies. Carrie by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and. The book was a fantastic read and i highly recommend it. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king. 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. The stand by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. Rare signed first editions and limited edition books. This video shows you how to identify the first edition of stephen king s the stand. Upon further inspectioninside the dust jacket it is printed book club edition.

It was reprinted a number of times, but this is the original. A list of stephen king s limited editions, organized alphabetically. First published in 1974, carrie was stephen kings first published novel. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1090 pages and is available in paperback format. From the stand to liseys story, from cycle of the werewolf to danse macabre, we can help you find the stephen king books you are looking for. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first. New listingit, stephen king 1986, hcdj, 1st edition 1st print, 1st1st hardcover nice. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. Identifying book club editions one girl collecting. King has been a publishing phenomenon almost since his career began in earnest with carrie, but many people discovered his early classics like that, salems lot more on that later and the shining through paperback editions. Undoubtedly, this will be the cornerstone of any serious stephen king first edition. Suntup editions the covers collection features prints of. Though a book club edition, appears on first sight to be identical to the original first printing with same wrapper and graphics etc.

Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books for the. Stephen king is a very recognizable name in the genre of horror fiction. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. If youre a collector, were likely to have a book worthy of your library. In it, you can read a thrilling tale about cell phones turning their users into zombies. Undoubtedly, this will be the cornerstone of any serious stephen king first edition collection. Dust cover has a few tears however the book itself is in good condition relative to is age. Oct 30, 2019 i will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. Other first edition points for books by stephen king include. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. How do you join the stephen king library you can usually find ads in magazines or by watching late night. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy.

Stephen king was born in portland, maine in 1947, the second son of donald and nellie ruth pillsbury king. I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are dick halloran, pennywise the dancing clown. Pet sematary by stephen king 1983, hardcover, first edition ppet sematary by stephen king 1983, hardcover, first edition. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. Stephen king carrie in antiquarian and collectable books.

Bookpoi a guide to identify points of issue for first. The shining by stephen king 1977, 1st edition, book club. Not his best work of course this was his first attempt at a novel, i do prefer his newer stuff, but carrie is a favorite movie of mine so i had to get the book stephen king does a great job of getting the reader inside the characters headthough the book and the movies both the classic starring sissy spacek and the remake as well did have changes in them the book was still. First published in 1974, carrie was stephen king s first published novel.

Carrie gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers, and woe to her tormentors. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. To my surprise i see what looks like 1st edition hcs of the shining, carrie, pet sematary, salems lot. First edition of king s 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. This dark tale introduces the reader to carrie white, a social outcast in her highschool, menaced by bullies while at school, and her religious nut of a mother at home. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st and limited edition. Betts books is known as the place for stephen king collectible books on a global basis. The stand first trade front cover the stand signed limited edition front cover. 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.

First editions are sought after by collectors, and avid fans. As i sat in the house it the evening reading the book i was scared out of my wits as i could picture all those me sights. Welcome to bookpoi the first comprehensive free online guide dedicated to identifying first edition books, as well as collectible and rare books. These short stories were all selected by author stephen king and he has written the introduction to the book. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foilstamped binding, with distinctive colored edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark. Book club hardcover 171 compact disc 158 audio cassette 88 book club paperback 37. Introducing the stephen king library a long time ago i was a member of book ofthemonth club, and over the years i purchased many of the annual stephen king library desk calendars. Now, for the first time, stephen king collectors will be able to showcase the classic artwork in the way it was intended to be viewed. So that being said is there much collector value in these versions.

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 night journey the green mile, part 5 by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Carrie by stephen king 1990, hardcover for sale online ebay. Stephen king 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay. Though, not all of his books fall into this category. Pdf it book by stephen king free download 1090 pages. To father guy thornhope youll enjoy this tale of love and horror beyond the end of the worldbest, stephen king. It has black boards and a grey and black jacket with it emblazoned across the front in stark red letters.

We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. If youre a fan of stephen king the popular and prolific horror, fantasy and science fiction writer joining a stephen king book club can help you grow your king book collection and share your interest in his writing. Lot of 8 hardcover books stephen king 1stbook club. Great prices on stephen s latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. The first stephen king book i read was salems lot in 1975. Stephen king, the best american short stories signed usa paperback. 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.

Also included are book club editions of the stand 1978 and carrie 1974, as well as early editions of salems lot and firestarter. Stephen king returns to the characters and territory of one of his most popular novels ever, the shining, in this instantly riveting novel about the now middleaged dan torrance the boy protagonist of the shining and the very special 12yearold girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormals. A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. How you can tell the difference between a first edition, first printing, and a book club edition of a collectible book and why it matters. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket. Get the best deal for 1st edition stephen king fiction books from the largest online selection at. The dead zone and millions of other books are available for instant access. 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. Experience your favorite stephen king classics like never before. 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. Stephen king new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. If you find you have a first edition and are curious about the value, there are numerous places you can look.