70s stephen king book club first editions

On writing by stephen king, first edition abebooks. 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. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Hello, i had a question about your early doubleday books, specifically early stephen king titles such as carrie, the stand, etc. It is a terrifying novel, its true, and the new film adaptation has updated the timeline of its first section to the 1980s. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of king s early work. Stephen king book list welcome to stephen king book list. I collect stephen king books, and most of the dubleday 1st editions have a code on the gutter of the last page. The book was printed in the united states of america.

Stephen king carrie in antiquarian and collectable books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Many paperback originals pbos exist in hardcover only in a book club edition. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy, end of watch, finders keepers, and mr. He has had more than 20 books of poetry published and has edited and translated a number of others. Stephen king first editions if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions. Which makes this fastpaced account of his legendary run of clubs in the 70s, 80s, and 90s seem even more like a fantasy. So that being said is there much collector value in these versions. This video shows you how to identify the first edition of stephen king s the stand. But the original book begins in the 1950s, and king perfectly captures the time and the sense of freedom enjoyed by smalltown kids of the era. Identifying first edition points of issue a guide to. Ken norris, originally from new york city, moved to montreal and was a member of the vehicule poets group.

His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of kings early work. Find them by posting ads on an online classified service like craigslist or at your local book store or library. This bestselling novelist has published more than 100 novels, nonfiction books, short stories, novellas, poems and screenplays, so it can be hard to keep track of everything that hes written. Book clubs frequently neglect to remove edition indicators from the plates before printing their copies. Appears to have had some water damage to dust jacket and front and back end pages. Just the books have to be in an excellent condition.

Can authors stop putting forewords with spoilers at the start. Stephen king said he didnt know about the simpsons movie while writing and finishing under the dome, and also claimed he originally started the ideaproject back in the 70s and 80s. So this weekend, went to check out a local value village. Fx is working on a version of the story with mgm television, the.

Not bad i dont think since a few are actually first editions. A wonderful oversized hardback edition of stephen king s debut novel. But in the art of darkness, published in 1984, clearly highlights kings attempt to write under the domelong before the simpsons first episode or the. The best way to build your own stephen king library. In 2005, centipede press released a deluxe limited signed edition of salems lot with black and white photographs, the two short stories jerusalems lot and one for the road, and over fifty pages of deleted scenes. He now lives down the road from stephen king in bangkok, maine, and teaches canadian literature at the university of maine. Great prices on stephen s latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. It is the most well written and intelligent american thriller of the last century. A rare advanced reading copy with artwork that baldwin did not. Other first edition points for books by stephen king include. Fans of stephen king enjoy getting together to talk about what theyve read, and thats where a book discussion group comes in. A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. Apr 24, 2014 the american friend 1977 german filmmaker wim wenders is known for his 80s films, wings of desire and paris, texas, but he came up during the new german cinema movement of. His 1744 publication listed 600 academic books available for purchase.

A new version of stephen kings very first novel carrie may be headed to television soon, according to the hollywood reporter. Vintage catalogs offer a window into the dreams and desires of americans in the past. Featuring the chilling shorts fathers day, lonesome death of jordy verrill, crate, something to tide you over, and theyre creeping up on you. Amazing collections from featured abebooks sellers.

Upon further inspectioninside the dust jacket it is printed book club edition. For lovers of the poetic verse there is a selection of limited edition poetry collections. Good to look out for at book swaps and garage sales. It expands upon the scenario of his earlier short story night surf and outlines the total breakdown of society after the accidental release of a strain of influenza that had been modified for biological warfare causes an apocalyptic pandemic, which kills off. 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. Browse and shop books and collectibles ranging from vintage paperbacks and signed first editions to antique maps and art and photography. Jan 19, 2006 28 harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling bloomsbury, 1997. This is the first stephen king book i have read for some time, having pretty much grown up with him in the 70s. 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. Benjamin franklin is thought to have produced the first catalog in colonial america. In 2018, he coedited the anthology flight or fright with stephen king. Stephen king carrie coming to television with reboot.

Carrie by stephen king first book club edition signed by author doubleday 1974. Books 1st us editions stephen king us 1st editions. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare. The book is bound in red cloth and includes the dust jacket. May, 2008 one book i really need in the near future couple of months is uk carrie 1st edition but as there are so few about i really dont know much on price. Creepshow gn 1982 new american library 1st edition stephen. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. Though a book club edition, appears on first sight to be identical to the original first printing with same wrapper and graphics etc. First edition of king s 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. This is very nice 1974 stephen king book titled carrie. Stephen king, carrie signed first edition book club. My rise, reign, and fall in new york nightlife arrives at a time when gathering at nightclubs already seems like a distant memory. A book club copy will always be a book club copy, even though it states first edition.

Based on the film written by stephen king and directed by george a. Carrie by stephen king signed first bookclub edition. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. Kurt barlow salem lot, stephen king books, king book. James dickeys novel deliverance is more than a book linked to a wellknown movie.

Stephen king salem shining stephen king cemetery dance color dust 70s sci fi art king book black and white interior danse macabre the shining stephen king the shining deluxe limited edition slipcased oversized sealed. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket. Stephen king is, without a doubt, the most popular horror writer of all time. A near fine signed copy with the near fine original jacket. 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 carrie 1974 first edition ex condition. Fine art conveys unique messages about the world around us. May 09, 2020 bev vincent is the author of the dark tower companion, the road to the dark tower, nominated for a bram stoker award, and the stephen king illustrated companion, nominated for a 2010 edgar award and a 2009 bram stoker award. The book club edition has light blue boards with a black paper spine instead of the black cloth spine found on the true first. The stand is a postapocalyptic horrorfantasy novel by american author stephen king. This helpful guide includes first edition identifiers along with publisher and dj dust jacket price information.

List of earliest book club edition printings stephen king. Collectable books are available in a wide variety of genres. Here is a list of the 20 books that can get you a whole lot of money. To my surprise i see what looks like 1st edition hcs of the shining, carrie, pet sematary, salems lot.

There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. A 1969 first edition published by bodley head and illustrated by stephen russ. I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely. This first edition of christine by stephen king, published by the viking press, new york, 1983. Dolores claiborne is an american opera composed by tobias picker. Ghost brothers of darkland county, an original musical with book by stephen king and music and lyrics by john mellencamp. Most of these are first edition hardcovers, or book club editions of the first editions. Winnie the pooh deluxe classic gift edition new illustrated hardcover a. How do you join the stephen king library you can usually find ads in magazines or by watching late night. Im curious as to what books you liked or disliked, and whats in your collection. The story follows the experiences of seven children as they are terrorized by an evil entity that exploits the fears of its victims to disguise itself while hunting its prey. I have read most of joe hills work, and enjoy other writers who are influenced by the king, but havent been taken with the subject matter of some of his later books.

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 never kept abreast of the stephen king market other than always checking on items i had recently acquired and was in turn about to. Once he caught on, first edition first printings skyrocketed. The jewels of paradise by donna leon 2012, hardcover go to next slide best selling. It was his 22nd book, and his 17th novel written under his own name. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. This book was limited to 300 copies signed by stephen king. It is a book club edition that is in very good condition. This is the best and first edition, at about 800 pages. It is a hardcover book that still has its original dust jacket.

I have got dr sleep but havent got round to reading it yet. Identifying book club editions one girl collecting. Doubleday gutter code theory stephen king information. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth.

The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. Ive seen one in near fine condition but its a bit too much asking so what is a good price for. An elusive first even as a book club edition in vgvg condition. Carrie 1974 book club edition hardcover stephen king. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. New listing box of 10 stephen king first edition hardback books. The dead zone by stephen king first edition points. First edition copies state first edition on the page and the number sequence will be 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3. Membership in the maleonly, private bohemian club takes a variety of forms, with membership regularly offered to. Stephen king 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. The following list of bohemian club members includes both past and current members of note.

Editions of it by stephen king meet your next favorite book. Stephen kings 70s and 80s classics are still so widely celebrated today that its easy to forget just how many genre standouts disappeared. Limitedtime special order this edition of carrie and well include salems lot by stephen king deluxe special edition slipcased hardcover pictured here with your order first bookclub edition, boldly signed. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence. The shining hardcover january 1, 1977 by stephen king author. List of adaptations of works by stephen king wikipedia. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers.

Start your stephen king book club by getting together a group of people interested in reading king s books. The numeral 1 will be removed for a second printing. I thought i had a carrie, but mine is the book club edition looks the same in almost all respects. This hit broadway play graced the stage and shelves in 1928. In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. The bohemian club s mascot is an owl, here cast in masonry, and perched over the main club entrance at 624 taylor street in san francisco. First trade edition, issued simultaneously with a signed limited edition, of the first book in king s epic dark tower series, boldly inscribed by him on the half title in the year of publication, for nancybest, stephen king, 72882, with five fullpage color illustrations, color endpapers and vignettes by acclaimed fantasy artist michael. Stephen king, first doubleday edition, 1974, signed. About 25 years ago, david aronovitz from the fine books company in rochester, michigan, sold three of those first editions of salems lot. It has black boards and a grey and black jacket with it emblazoned across the front in stark red letters. Many editions of h2g2 are worth are worth a fair sum of money.

Browse our fine collection of stephen king signed first edition books. First published in 1981 by the viking press on page. Collectible first editions from classic authors, such as faulkner and dicekns, and a few modern scribes, such as stephen king. I gave you another website for the first edition info, too. A lot of kings books i see for sale, especially classics from the 70s and 80s that are sold by resellers, are things like book club or omnibus versions which are intended for established fans who would already be familiar with such old stories. Please see images of condition and email prior to purchase. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide.