Hi there i have been collecting stephen king for years. King also rarely signs books, so a signed copy is extremely rare. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide.
First scribner hardcover edition november 2011 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on cp. Richard bachman published by scarborough, on toronto. 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. Stephen king carrie in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Nov 05, 20 king s 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions.
It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. Check out our first edition carrie selection for the very best in unique or. Carrie by stephen king signed first bookclub edition doubleday. First published in 1974, carrie was stephen king s first published novel. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of kings early work. Carrie by stephen king meet your next favorite book. I was so happy to see stephen king, always one of my.
Penguin classics deluxe edition by william golding. The numeral 1 will be removed for a second printing. Very nice hardcover edition of stephen king s carrie. This could indicate that this copy is a book club edition, not a first edition. By stephen king salems lot 1st first edition hardcover on. 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. Several booksellers are advertising first editions of carrie that are later printings. This helpful guide includes first edition identifiers along with publisher and dj dust jacket price information.
So thought it was only right that i read the king of horror books. Carrie by stephen king a novel of a girl with a terrifying power 1st canadian edition king, stephen aka. Identifying stephen king first edition issue points raptis. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. 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. Needful things by stephen king first uk book club edition 1991 hardcover. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. 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. For sandra lombard all best wishes, stephen king 72694. In this case, your determining factor, after edition, is the condition. Jul 28, 2008 all of these criteria must be met for the book to be a true first of stephen king s carrie. Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions. I brought the first five firstedition stephen king books that were published.
Though that is an option, its probably not your best choice. Information is scarce, but this evidence points to an early printing in the mid singledigits, possibly 5th. You have more options to choose from if you dont have to have a signed copy. Carrie commands a high price because its uncommon there were only 30,000 copies of the first edition, and stephen king remains highly collectible. Limitedtime special order this edition of carrie and well. Is this a book club edition, how can i tell the difference.
Carrie by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Carrie by stephen king first book club edition signed by author doubleday 1974 12222017. Stephen king carrie 1st edition book club edition ebay. Octavo, bound in the publishers red boards titled in pale yellow on spine panel. I brought the first five first edition stephen king books that were published. 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. Identifying stephen king first edition issue points stephen king 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. View photos first scribner hardcover edition september 20 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on cp. Stephen king, carrie signed first edition book club. It was his first published novel, released on april 5, 1974. Carrie by stephen king 1990, hardcover for sale online ebay.
A wonderful oversized hardback edition of stephen kings debut novel. The overlook hotel claimed the most beautiful physical setting on any resort in the world. The book was printed in the united states of america. There is one exclusively stephen king membership club, the stephen king library. 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. Page edges show moderate signs of age, and pages are free of marks. I have a copy of insert title here and theres no price on the dustjacket, is this a 1st edition. The book was listed as first edition and its not a first edition printing but a book club edtion. Any book without a price on the dustjacket is a book club bc. The novel was followed by the film version, starring sissy spacek, john travolta, piper laurie and amy irving in 1976. First published in 1974, carrie was stephen kings first published novel. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Carrie by stephen king hardcover, 1974 first editionearly.
Signet nal new american library of canada ltd, 1975, 1st canadian edition, first printing, scarborough, ontario 1975. Apr 05, 1974 carrie, stephen king carrie is a novel by american author stephen king. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of king s early work. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Carrie by stephen king, first edition, signed abebooks. How to identify a first edition of carrie, by stephen king. I have to admit this is the first stephen king book i have read. 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. Carrie by stephen king signed first bookclub edition. Stephen king published his very scary first novel, carrie, in 1974. First edition of stephen kings carrie in the original dust jacket signed by him. It revolves around the eponymous carrie white, an unpopular friendless misfit and bullied high school girl who uses her newly discovered telekinetic powers to exact revenge on those who torment her. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket. Dust jacket fully intact and in very good condition.
Doubleday, 1974 actually circa 1990 1991 1992, 1st edition with this cover art, later printing, 1990. Up for sale stephen king carrie 1974 first edition ex condition book is in beautiful condition very little wear binding is tight no writing in book on little red mark on first pagesee picture dust jacket almost perfect please see pictures 333605963874. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, sciencefiction and fantasy novels. Stephen king book club july reading schedule carrie stephenkingbookclub. The last castle rock story by stephen king first edition i. A wonderful oversized hardback edition of stephen king s debut novel.
They were reprinted and massly distributed to the members of the book club. I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely. First edition of kings 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. Collecting carrie by king, stephen first edition identification guide. I know this was his first book, so i wasnt expecting much to be honest. Rare stephen king carrie 1st edition book club edition. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. A small water stain is visible on the bottom of the spine and in the bottom corner of the gutter for the first 25 pages.
Salems lot by stephen king hc 1st book club edition w dust. Anyone who has read the book or watched the movie has a favorite scene the buckets of blood, the crucifixion of piper laurie, the destruction of the town. Identifying first edition points of issue bookpoi a guide. An attractive book club edition of stephen king s first published novel, the basis for the 1976 feature film starring sissy spacek. Carrie by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. I think the only difference with book club editions is that they may be a little smaller. Identify uk 1st editions the collector info on rare stephen king. Hardcover first deluxe edition illustrated by tomislav tikulin with slipcase and dust jacket cemetery dance 2014.
I will go book by book, and give you all the information you need. A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. By stephen king salems lot 1st first edition hardcover. Carrie by stephen king first book club edition signed by author doubleday 1974. 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. Carrie by stephen king author of salems lot, the shining, the stand, night shift, etc. Stephen king novels, stephen king books, stephen king.
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