May, 2019 a book that has no water damage or torn pages will be worth more than a book that was improperly stored for years. I have gound 2 of 7 so far that im fairly sure are 1st editions though. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history. Collecting salems lot by king, stephen first edition. Stephen king 1986 the bachman books four novels by stephen king. In fact, some book club editions will have a blank box where the bar code. Indeed at points it comes across as actively grim and hard work at points many points in fact. There are a lot of people out there who would love to sell you a first edition, and many of those people are misrepresenting their book as a first, when its really not. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book the presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a book s value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket is exceptionally prized. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy.
And like any maine bookworm with a love of the macabre, i adored him as sort of local hero. I want to sell it, but im not sure how much i could sell all of it for. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. Most of these people probably dont know how to identify a real first. 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 edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. King has published 61 novels including seven under the pen name richard bachman and six nonfiction books. Science fiction book club features the latest best sellers, classics, epic and contemporary fantasy, art and more by popular authors including j. You know that first edition printings describe a book that is likely to be worth more than a second printing or later edition, but what of that hardcover on your shelf.
One is carrie and the other is cujo, and the only dates on the pages are 1974 and 1981, respectively. Clean copy but the price was clipped from the dust jacket, diminishing any real collector value. 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. Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market. The stand is a postapocalyptic dark fantasy novel written by american author stephen king and first published in 1978 by doubleday. The vast majority of kings most collectible books were published way before 2000, but special limited editions of his books appeal to his fans. Rare vintage stephen king s needful things 1991 hardcover first edition. Check out the below article to know the complete information regarding stephen king networth, his salary, houses, cars, and his other investments details.
Lawrence various first editions, including seven pillars of wisdom ted hughes most first editions considered, especially signed copies. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. Browse our fine collection of stephen king signed first edition books. I recently got a hold of two hardcover stephen king books in their dust jackets that are in pretty good condition. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. Great prices on stephen s latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. Collecting it by king, stephen first edition identification guide biblio. 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. There is no slip case as in the picture or anything.
Tolkien, terry brooks, stephen king, orson scott card, terry pratchett. Full dark, no stars is a collection of four short stories. Half of this book is straightup memoir, but the half that is focused more on the writing process blends the howto with king s life narrative and is a great peek inside of an extremely creative mind. Stephen king the shining book club edition description postively a musthave for the serious stephen king collector. Please see images of condition and email prior to purchase. All three books are hardcovers with their original dust jackets. Appears to have had some water damage to dust jacket and front and back end pages. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. If a particular author has come back in vogue, their books may be worth more suddenly. It is a stephen king library book with a imprinted signature on the cover. The library is an everexpanding digital record of stephen king s published works. If youre a fan, however, its also a deeply satisfying hobby ive dabbled myself, and some of the limited or special editions from king and other authors are not just books but works of art. Tips and tricks to help you identify book club editions and to differentiate them from the more collectible.
I will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition. How do i tell if my stephen king books are worth anything. The plot centers on a pandemic of a weaponized strain of influenza that kills almost the entire world population.
Short story collections from authors like stephen king. Its excellently written and even if it isnt my usual cup of tea, i have to admit that the way stephen king has done this book is expert. The details make you believe you arent just reading about a town, but that you actually have stepped foot right into it. The presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a books value in the rare. Bachman books by stephen king, first edition abebooks. Please remember these are not first editions first printings. The shawshank redemption, christine, and secret window for instance and theyre worth reading. How much should you expect to pay for a first edition, and how will you know if it really is a first edition. A hardcover book that still has a dust jacket will be valued higher than one without it. In flint city, oklahoma, police detective ralph anderson arrests popular teacher and little league coach terry maitland in front of a crowd of baseball spectators, charging him with raping, mutilating and killing an elevenyearold boy.
Dune is a 1965 science fiction novel by american author frank herbert, originally published as two separate serials in analog magazine. Identifying book club editions one girl collecting. Feb 28, 2017 you could never say this is an easy read, it most certainly isnt. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. Stephen king first edition books products for sale ebay. Its 3 months to go until hodder celebrates king for a day 2018 and we have something very special in the works. Stephen king book of the month club showing 128 of 28 messages. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover. Rage, the long walk, roadwork, the running man, uk first edition, first printing, published by new english library.
He is an acclaimed author of contemporary suspense, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. The dead zone and millions of other books are available for instant access. A hardcover book published in 1958 by viking isnt the same as a reprint published by penguin in 1963. If its meant purely to scare, then some of the heftier books on this list would have wracked up a body count, terrifying readers to death over 700 pages or more. You wouldnt believe derry was a fictional town with the way he describes it. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. Oddly, this is perhaps my favorite stephen king book. However, the world of stephen king book collecting is a whole different beast. Watch lot of 6 stephen king hc dj 1st edition, different seasons, insomnia, cell.
King s 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions. Theres no way we can get to all of them here, but below is a sampling of some of the most soughtafter and rare stephen king editions around. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. If youve ever read a stephen king book, you would know his descriptions are vivid and this book is no exception. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books. Stephen king net worth 2020 salary house cars wiki. It was his 22nd book, and his 17th novel written under his own name. So you have a large pile of stephen king books that you or a family memberfriend have acquired over the years and youre wondering how much theyre worth and how to go about selling them read on. Undoubtedly, the best known of these is the book ofthemonth club. Salems lot by stephen king author of carrie, the shining, nightshift, the stand, etc. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of. Not a first edition like advertised received a book club edition. First edition book values how much is a book worth.
Just as in standard book collecting, the indicators vary between the different book clubs. Unpriceclipped dust jacket has only very light wear along bottom edge. The first thing to do is to separate your books out into 3 piles. Nov 05, 2014 in our recent interview with stephen king, we asked the author to name the best book he ever wrote. To mark the occasion, publisher doubleday released a signed limited edition print with a cover designed to make the book look like a bible, which. Stephen kings 22nd book, it was published in 1986 by viking, with an initial print run of 800,000 copies. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. It was fairly early in kings career that limited editions of his books began to. Get the best deals on stephen king first edition books when you shop the largest online. Editions of it by stephen king goodreads share book. Without a moments hesitation he went with liseys story, a 2006 novel about a woman coping with. 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.
You do realize though that the books you get through the club are below regular standards and dont last as long. But, i recommend this for both writers and nonwriters alike. Of course, this one was included and when my son said he really wanted to read it, i just had to buy it for him. If you find you have a first edition and are curious about the value, there are numerous places you can look. Stephen king different seasons 1982 hardcover book with dust jacket. The stand by stephen king 1978, hardcover, 1st edition book club. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into intriguing and frightening places.
Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. The best way to build your own stephen king library. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. Creepshow is a graphic novella published by penguin imprint plume in july 1982, based on the movie creepshow also from 1982. First edition of king s 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. Estimates differ, but many hundreds of book clubs have come and gone over the past 70 or 80 years, with a total number perhaps approaching a thousand. This thread will be for members to post their collectibles for sale during that period.
Get the best deals on stephen king 1st edition books. Collectible classifiedsprimarily for stephen king items. The few survivors, united in groups, establish a new social system and engage in confrontation with. From january 1, 2009may 19, 2009 dtbay will be used exclusively to auction items for our fundraiser benefiting the haven foundation. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket. Stella gibbons first editions published before 1940 stephen king any pre1980 first editions, uk or us, proof copies, signed copies and limited editions. First uk limited edition ps publishing 2016 limited to 974 numbered copies, 3 hardcover volumes in slipcase. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks.
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. Stephen king3 booksfirst1st bcesshiningnight shift. A very special stephen king collection up for auction are three first book club editions, bces by the legendary stephen king. There are some general rules that do apply that can help you to correctly identify bce. Apr 12, 2019 the publisher is new english library and it was published in 1983. It tied with roger zelaznys this immortal for the hugo award in 1966, and it won the inaugural nebula award for best novel.
It is a 1986 horror novel by american author stephen king. How to identify a first edition of carrie, by stephen king. Here is everything you need to know about collecting stephen king s creepshow, the softcover comic from the early 1980s. Stephen king is really master really really great writing master. To find relevant information on the property you wish to learn more about, you can use our keyword search or select from the many categories below. Unfortunately i think many of mine will be book club books,so ill have them to reread for many years. How much is my hardcover stephen king collection worth. I collected stephen king novels for years and when we returned to texas, i donated nearly my entire collection to the library. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. 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. Nightmares and dreamscapes hardcover 1st edition 6. Book four past midnight stephen king first edition 1990 vg condition read once. Oct 30, 2019 i will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. Stephen king different seasons for sale in stock ebay.
This is the second state dark blue dust jacket with large stephen king bright yellow letters. In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. Jun 03, 2007 yes and no some of the newer ones arent worth but the price you paid for or cheeper. Any book without a price on the dustjacket is a book club bc edition. Undoubtedly, this will be the cornerstone of any serious stephen king first edition collection. Illustrated with wararound dust jacket art and fullpage color plates by fangorn. Maitland hires his friend and lawyer, howie gold, to assist him but anderson has eyewitnesses and clear forensic evidence pointing to his guilt. Kings short stories tend to blow up into successful films see. Check out the most rare editions of stephen kings work i love. I have a regular copy of insert title here signed by sk, how much is it worth. When i was a voracious bookworm, constantly outreading my budget, my mom tried to get me interested in stephen king. Most book collectors find little value in these editions.
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