Believe it or not, though i am a pretty big fan of his writing, i didnt even read any of stephen king s novels until about 10 plus years after carrie was published. True first edition stated with the full and correct number string on the page. Stephen kings first novel is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 8 times. Stephen king first editions if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Like you, this is the first stephen king book ive read. Stephen king has written another new ending to the stand but do. Firestarter is a science fictionhorror thriller novel by stephen king, first published in september 1980. The first appeared in the original, 800page version published in 1978. Browse our stephen king library for rare first edition collectible books. Stephen king s first novel is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 8 times.
It and the dark tower delve deep into kings quasireligious, trippy vision of our universe, and probably shouldnt be read first. Soon to be a television series a patient escapes from a biological testing facility, unknowingly carrying a deadly weapon. First edition of kings 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. Released under the pseudonym richard bachman, the long walk is actually the first novel stephen king wrotehe just didnt finish and sell it until after carrie and a few of his alltime.
He has written over 200 short stories, most of which have been compiled in book collections. King wrote the new coda that wont be found in the book for the. Why stephen king spends months and even years writing. Acting as a study guide, this book features the important critical interpretations of the horror masters work. Stephen king pens 1,000page jfk novel books the guardian. My writing is tighter and my clients really like the writing style i now put out. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Stephen king is so vastly productive that at one point his sprawling novel it 1986. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book. Published october 1st 1987 by new english library first published september 15th 1986. In 1981, firestarter was nominated as best novel for the british fantasy award, locus poll award, and balrog award. Mine was the dark half, and although it isnt close to my favorites, i. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are dick halloran, pennywise the dancing clown.
This makes picking the best stephen king books a daunting challenge. In july and august 1980, two excerpts from the novel were published in omni. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket. 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. Its been incubating for 25 years but stephen king is finally ready to show the world the 1,000plus page epic he first attempted writing in the 1980s. Though often disparaged by literary critics, stephen kings work has influenced a generation of horror and science fiction writers. The stand by stephen king, it by stephen king, the way of kings by brandon sanderson, a storm of swords by george r.
His writing is very popular, and his books are in high demand. Rose madder a criminally underrated classic, rose madder is the story of a woman who desperately needs to flee from her violent, psychopathic husband. You cant judge a book by its cover, but you can judge it by its opening line. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. An excellent near fine example with some light spotting to the top edge in a fine dust jacket. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1090 pages and is available in paperback format. Stephen king it hardcover january 1, 1986 by unknown author 4. 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. Started to read this book more than a year ago and i was fascinated about first 50 pages. As the first line in the dark tower series, it begins a story king intended to be the longest popular novel in history. This is not a commentary that the nook is a bad little ereader, because its not.
The original book, does not match the stock image provided by some web sites. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. The stand was originally closer to 1200 pages, but doubledays presses could only accommodate an 800 ish page book, so his editor gave king. Published may 1st 1990 by doubleday books first published october 1978. If you have some time to waste, you can get online.
But king is careful not to overstate the importance of the first sentence. A list of stephen kings novels, organized oldest to newest. Thinner was the last of five novels king published under the pseudonym richard bachman. The stand by stephen king, salems lot by stephen king, under the dome by stephen king, different seasons by stephen king, d. Ive been warned to be patient for the first two hundred pages, and then the pages will start to fly.
My book was falling apart when i got it and it was a book club edition not. Clean inside with an inscription by stephen king for fram all the best stephen king. Stephen king is a very recognizable name in the genre of horror fiction, though not all of his books fall into this category. Oct 04, 2009 if yours have the same covers theyre almost definitely 1st edition, however youll have to go to a book dealer to make sure and have them valued. Published in 2003, it was the fifth harry potter book.
His study is based on a close reading of the sources, principally the chronicles and the charters issued in the kings name, the witness lists to these last indicating who was in the kings. I think it was probably my first king book, or that might have been the stand or the tommyknockers. With the publication of the dark tower vii, the series has topped the 4,000 page. Cain, looked back on favorite intros hes written, and explained how he approaches a books. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of the stand. A list of stephen king s novels, organized oldest to newest. Though often disparaged by literary critics, stephen king s work has influenced a generation of horror and science fiction writers. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. Its brought in more income over time and multiple repeat clients. The original book, does not match the stock image provided by. A rare collectors grade book in this very nearly fine condition. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. If yours have the same covers theyre almost definitely 1st edition, however youll have to go to a book dealer to make sure and have them valued.
How do i tell if my stephen king books are worth anything. Pdf it book by stephen king free download 1090 pages. Thinner first edition signed stephen king bauman rare. What is a list of stephen kings novels which are written in. Jul 24, 20 but king is careful not to overstate the importance of the first sentence.
A book wont stand or fall on the very first line of prosethe story has got to be there, and thats the real. Not necessarily your favorite, just literally the first book that you read. At over 800 pages more, if youre reading the uncut edition, the stand. Stephen king books 18 books meet your next favorite book. King talked to time about his top 10 biggest books, reflecting on the circumstances under which they were written and the critical reception that they received. First published in great britain in 1979 by macdonald general books. 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. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Stephen king was born in portland, maine in 1947, the second son of donald and nellie ruth pillsbury king. I also cant help but think that the first edition of this book the 800 pages one would probably. First trade edition of kings psychological thriller, inscribed by him on the title page with his bold flourish. My book was falling apart when i got it and it was a book club edition not first edition and there was no signature from stephen king. Nov 29, 2012 the stand was originally closer to 1200 pages, but doubledays presses could only accommodate an 800 ish page book, so his editor gave king an ultimatum.
Stephen king s first novel is a crossword puzzle clue. King paid tribute to douglas fairbairn and james m. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to startling mystery stories. Inscribed by stephen king on the half title page, to ray with best wishes, stephen king 21488. If youre a collector, were likely to have a book worthy of your library. First published in great britain by new english library. Still, at 800 pages, it aint no coffeetable bookits a coffee table. A big part of the books pleasures and over 800 pages, there are. Jun, 2018 rose madder a criminally underrated classic, rose madder is the story of a woman who desperately needs to flee from her violent, psychopathic husband.
Stephen kings apocalyptic vision of a world blasted by plague and tangled in an elemental struggle. Stephen king and son team up for a novel about women whose. One was published in 1978, and its about 800 pages long, and its set in the 1980s. What was the first stephen king book that you read. Picture of the first edition title page for the stand.
Night shift is the first collection of short stories by stephen king, first published in 1978. Believe it or not, though i am a pretty big fan of his writing, i didnt even read any of stephen kings novels until about 10 plus years after carrie was published. Cain, looked back on favorite intros hes written, and explained how he approaches a book s first moments. Apr 03, 2009 its been incubating for 25 years but stephen king is finally ready to show the world the 1,000plus page epic he first attempted writing in the 1980s. For a beginner, which novel of stephen king should i read first. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. First edition of the final work to be published under kings richard bachman pseudonym, inscribed, richard bachman stephen king 4485. Kings book, riding the bullet, will be available in electronic format on 14 march for download on ebook devices, palm pdas, or on a pc. Century pocket books, 9780671032647, original screenplay, published shortly before the initial airing. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction books. However, the world of stephen king book collecting is a whole different beast. Stephen king fan james smythe has reached the stand in his.
Jul 23, 20 king paid tribute to douglas fairbairn and james m. King s latest, under the dome, is his third longest novel ever. Without speculating on what the fatherson writing process was like, it feels as though some kind of politesse kept this 700 page book from being. Its an innocent sentence pulpy and suggestive but it grew to become a monster.
Other first edition points for books by stephen king include. Stephen edwin king, born in 1947, published his first novel, carrie, in 1974. In 1936 margaret mitchell published her first novel. For more assurance check inside the coverfront page etc. Stephen kings apocalyptic vision of a world blasted by plague and tangled in an elemental struggle between good and evil remains as riveting and eerily plausible as when it was first published. The book was a fantastic read and i highly recommend it. The list of books and their page counts was supplied by king s office and refers to the american hardcover editions. I found stephen kings book,on writing and have put into writing his many recommendations. Stephen king completes epic novel after 25 years books. Its difficult to fathom that king had trashed this 1974 runaway hitalso his very first published. Can you guess the stephen king novel by the first line once upon a time, not so long ago, a monster came to the small town of castle rock, maine. Or at least thats what i had to do when my sons nook crashed and burned last month.
In this book, the first of a trilogy, historical master penman chronicles the lives of llewelyn the great of wales and king john of england. It was also the first bachman novel to appear in hardcover. Mar 08, 2011 112263 tells story of timetravelling teacher who attempts to prevent the presidential assassination benedicte page tue 8 mar 2011 07. May 21, 2017 it and the dark tower delve deep into kings quasireligious, trippy vision of our universe, and probably shouldnt be read first. Stephen king shares his favorite novel opening sentences. Jake epping is a recently divorced high school english teacher in lisbon falls, maine, earning extra money teaching a ged class.
A year later kings amateur press triad and gaslight books, published a two part book titled the star invaders. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. This is the best and first edition, at about 800 pages. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Jan 25, 2016 i found stephen kings book,on writing and have put into writing his many recommendations. Mar 03, 2017 in this book, the first of a trilogy, historical master penman chronicles the lives of llewelyn the great of wales and king john of england. First editions are sought after by collectors and avid fans. In 1980, night shift received the balrog award for best collection, and in 1979 it was nominated as best collection for the locus award and the world fantasy award. The first edition of the novel was published in september 1986, and was written by stephen king. Picture of the first edition doubleday and company boards for the stand. In a new interview with the atlantic, master author stephen king discussed what makes the allimportant first. Edmund kings discussion of these issues is the fullest and most detailed to date, offered through the medium of a compelling biography of the king. On september 15th, 1981, a boy named jack sawyer stood where the water and land come together, hands in the pockets of his jeans, looking out at the steady atlantic.
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