Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions. As king has published more books and signed less, firsts of later novels have tended not to increase in value as much. The 2006 novel blaze by richard bachman with a foreword by stephen king is also included. There is no such thing as a first edition book club 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.
Great prices on stephen s latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of kings early work. Stephen king is, without a doubt, the most popular horror writer of all time. The first stephen king book i read was salems lot in 1975. Back in the day, stephen king published a bunch of novels under the pseudonym. 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.
A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. Home very fine books featured authors stephen king signed first edition. Get the best deal for 1st edition stephen king fiction books from the largest online selection at. On writing by stephen king 2000 1st edition print bce book club hardcoverdj. Stephen king the eyes of the dragon signed first edition. Identifying stephen king first edition issue points. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book. The autograph is authentic and it is signed and dated, it is of pet sematary. Not bad i dont think since a few are actually first editions. Unfollow stephen king first edition books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Stephen king new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare. Stephen king book of the month club showing 128 of 28 messages. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Title year publisher trim size dj price first edition identifiers carrie 1974 doubleday 5. Collecting salems lot by king, stephen first edition identification. I will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. Book has dampstains on front board and edges and shelf wear. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. I didnt know the difference from a book club edition to a 1st edition when i had stephen king sign the book for me. If you find you have a first edition and are curious about the value, there are numerous places you can look. Stephen king first edition books products for sale ebay. 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.
Any book without a price on the dustjacket is a book club bc edition. First published in 1974, carrie was stephen king s first published novel. It by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Early book club edition with original first edition wrapper design with code 1518 at. Kings 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions. Even though there are similar tables online, this one is unique. Identifying book club editions one girl collecting. Inscribed by steve king on front fep, cute but not the author stephen king. Check out the most rare editions of stephen kings work i love. Home stephen king collector guides stephen king novels first edition identification. I received a different edition of this book and not the one that was pictured in the sale. 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.
As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. They were reprinted and massly distributed to the members of the book club. Tips and tricks to help you identify book club editions and to differentiate them from the. How to identify a first edition of carrie, by stephen king. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket.
Get the best deals on 1st edition books stephen king when you shop the largest online selection at. The dead zone by stephen king first edition points. Heres a handy new guide we just published on our blog for identifying stephen king first edition books. The typewriter used to write the book carrie belonged to bachman and was given to stephen king. In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. How do you join the stephen king library you can usually find ads in magazines or by watching late night. 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 reasons that book club editions are less valuable. The best way to build your own stephen king library.
The true first edition first printing of salems lot has a price on the dust jacket, states first edition on the page and has the code q37 in the gutter of page 439. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, 1 and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Undoubtedly, this will be the cornerstone of any serious stephen king first edition collection. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. Faithful hardcover true first trade edition 1st print stephen king red sox hb vg. Identifying first editions very fine books has released a newupdated guide for identifying stephen king first editions. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st and limited edition. So lets say you want to start collecting rare first editions. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. Later printing trade edition dust jackets will often have a different price from what is found in the table. You can search for first and limited editions of the stand on, and. 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.
However, it is a book club edition, since the autograph is authentic, could it still have any true value, if so, how much do you think. Start your stephen king book club by getting together a group of people interested in reading king s books. The stand first trade front cover the stand signed limited edition front cover. 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. I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely. 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. Identifying stephen king first edition issue points raptis rare books. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. 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. This book was limited to 300 copies signed by stephen king.
Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. Signed by stephen king directly onto the title page. First edition of king s 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. 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. 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. From the stand to carrie, from cycle of the werewolf to danse macabre, we can help you find the stephen king books you are looking for. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first.
Which are generally not as collectible because theyre not the very first editions. The stand by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. 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. Editions of it by stephen king goodreads share book. The book club edition has light blue boards with a black paper spine instead of the black cloth spine found on the true first. King found the original manuscript for this book and decided to have the book published. Identifying first edition points of issue a guide to. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover. Jacket has creases on front flap and minor edge wear. 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. Get the best deals on stephen king first edition books when you shop the largest online selection at. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books.
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