Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. Stephen king the shining sellersupplied images abebooks. Jack torrances new job at the overlook hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. Exclusive edition before doctor sleep, there was the shining, a classic of modern american horror from the undisputed master, stephen king. First edition copies state first edition on the page and the number sequence will be 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3. It briefly covers the aftermath of the experiences at the overlook hotel before fast. Doctor sleep is a 20 horror novel by american writer stephen king and the sequel to his 1977 novel the shining. The shining by stephen king 1977, doubleday book club edition with dust cover. The dust jacket is the paper that is wrapped around the. 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.
I received a different edition of this book and not the one that was pictured in the sale. I was curious if i made the right trades i have two books of the shining without the jackets. Instant book collection lot of 5 stephen king books 3 hardback 2 paperback the stand night shift firestarter thinner and joyland hard case. Collecting the shining by king, stephen first edition identification. Printed in in 2 colors throughout with illustration by vincent chong. Book club edition will usually be found on the inside of the dust jacket.
Information on buying and collecting the shining by king, stephen with a. Stephen king the shining first edition veryfinebooks. However, the world of stephen king book collecting is a whole different beast. The shining is a horror novel by american author stephen king. Bright metallic red lettering to the spine and on the facsimile stephen king. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare. The shining is the third book published by stephen king. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally. The tommyknockers by stephen king hardcover book 1st edition 1st printing. It by stephen king 1986 hc 1st edition horror thriller free ship. I am wondering however which one would be more desirable to own. The shining by stephen king new hardback classic horror special gift edition. 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.
Redrum the shining bookmark stephen king sewbestitching. This book was written by stephen king, and published by doubleday and company inc, garden city, new york, 1977. 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. The shining by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. First, i just want to start by saying this was my first stephen king book. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable.
Stephen king has also written doctor sleep which is the shining book two. The shining is the fourth novel by popular american author, stephen king. The shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of stephen king. This information is provided because often, book club editions of books tend to be smaller than the original. Debate club dream casting geek school important toy news indie. 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. Stephen king the shining book club edition description postively a musthave for the serious stephen king collector. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. I had times when i wanted to hide because it that scary. 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. Inscribed and signed by the author on the front endpaper.
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. Books by stephen king published by cemetery dance publications out of print from a buick 8 by stephen king. Wolves of the calla, song of susannah, and the dark tower. The shining book of the month club doubleday and company, hardcover, 1977. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. If you liked this book, id definitely suggest reading doctor sleep which i some how read before this but its another great story of danny and where his life takes him. The shining is a gothic horror novel by stephen king, first published in 1977. One is a book club edition which of course is smaller but has the wrap around artwork on the dust jacket. Unemployed professor of literature and recovering alcoholic, jack torrance takes a job as winter caretaker of the overlook hotel in the mountains of colorado. Binding has some external wear on spine ends and corners. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover. Have you ever caught yourself, maybe while reading a stephen king book or maybe just at some random moment, wondering whatever happened to little danny torrance. King s 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions.
The book was followed in 20 by the sequel doctor sleep. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. One of the most prolific and popular contemporary authors, stephen king has been taking readers on a rollercoaster ride of suspenseful horror for over three decades. While most know him for books that later became films, such as carrie and the shining, his work spans genres, including fantasy, supernatural, and science fiction. 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. The first printings of the first edition aka true first edition were printed by doubleday in early december of 1976. A 1977 book club edition of the shining by stephen king. This is a comprehensive guide to stephen king first editions. Contains all the correct marking for a first edition first printing.
This book is about the overlook hotel and, the caretaker who looks after it. Horror and the supernatural stephen king, signed books, horror and the supernatural, edition. Dedicated, signed and dated by stephen king on the half title page. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. Published by book club associates, great britain 1992. Stephen king s the shining was originally published on january 28, 1977.
Stephen king is a master storyteller and all his other books ive read have been fantastic, the shining is just the same. How does stephen king attempt to capture what its like to be five, in the figure of danny torrance. It was fairly early in kings career that limited editions of his books began to. The shining by stephen king 1977, 1st edition, not book club ed. The shining by stephen king 1977, doubleday book club. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books. Appears to have had some water damage to dust jacket and front and back end pages. The shining by stephen king, first edition abebooks. The book reached the first position on the new york times best seller list for print and ebook fiction combined, hardcover fiction, and ebook fiction. Eclipsed perhaps only by its 1980 film adaptation, the novel is one of the most popular and enduring horror stories of all time. Out of print the illustrated stephen king trivia book. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
One 1 the shining by stephen king 1977, doubleday book club edition with original dust cover item is in good condition, all pages are clear and the binder is still solid. The deluxe special edition a collectible limited one time printing featuring an introduction by stephen king, an afterword by mick garris, color paintings by don maitz, and our biggest special feature in any book weve published to date. The shining collectors edition plume, paperback, 1977. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. The shining and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. I know a lot of people collect kings books, and i wasnt sure if this was worth. Get the best deals on stephen king shining when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy a discounted paperback of doctor sleep online from australias leading online. This is a first edition first printing, first published in 1977. This is a book club edition copy in good condition, without any internal writing. Published in 1977, it is king s third published novel and first hardback bestseller. The flourishing stephen king renaissance were currently in the midst of shows little sign of slowing down as this weeks longawaited remake of pet sematary makes clear. With ghosts, visions and psychological horror, the shining by stephen king is a very good horror story, i would say one of his best, right up there with the likes of salems lot which is another sk novel that i recommend if you enjoy horror. Shining by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hello, i have 2 copies of the shining and neither are first editions. Quarter bound with a black cloth spine and light black papercovered boards.
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