Stephen king book club editions

Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare. Any book without a price on the dustjacket is a book club bc edition. They were published by the book of the month club and bound in faux leather with stephen king s signature in gold on the front board. Adam criticized juliets reading selection, saying that ben wouldnt even read it in the bathroom in contrast, ben previously intimated to locke in maternity leave that he liked stephen king, specifically preferring his books to those of dostoyevsky. First editions are sought after by collectors, and avid fans. The codes are stamped in the gutter of one of the last printed pages in a publication, usually the last page of text. First edition of kings 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. Stephen king books featuring early printing and book club editions. Tips and tricks to help you identify book club editions and to differentiate them from. 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 books value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket is exceptionally prized. Identifying stephen king first edition issue points raptis. I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely.

Not bad i dont think since a few are actually first editions. In other words, not only has stephen king written some genius novels and short stories, novellas, essays, and works of criticism, but hes written a lot of them51 novels. 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. His writing is very popular, and his books are in high demand. Christine by stephen king gutter code n38 book club edition ebay. Lot stephen king dark tower misery salems dragon all 1st editions hc books. A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. The red leather books were only available to people that signed up to the stephen king library many years ago. First trade editions of all seven books in stephen kings dark tower series, including the scarce first book, issued in a first printing of only 10,000 copies. Book clubs frequently neglect to remove edition indicators from the plates before printing their copies. Some are more valuable than others, and some are very hard to find.

The plot centers on a pandemic of a weaponized strain of influenza that kills almost the entire world population. Easton press, limited editions club, franklin library, book club of california all examples. Many paperback originals pbos exist in hardcover only in a book club edition. Firestarter by stephen king and a great selection of related. Though, not all of his books fall into this category. Stephen king new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Question in reference to monthly stephen king book club. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of king s early work.

I got a good 20 bce stephen king books from my friends chris and kelsey. These were editions that were only made available to members of the book club. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Check out the most rare editions of stephen kings work i love. Editions of it by stephen king goodreads share book. Sorry to interject, because i didnt catch the first part of this thread, but i joined this club a couple of years ago. First edition identification and notes stephen kings 22nd book, it was published in 1986 by viking, with an initial print run of 800,000 copies.

They will also usually say book club edition on the front, inside flap of the dust jacket. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king. In this way, kings books transcend genre and appeal to all lovers of the written word. How do you join the stephen king library you can usually find ads in magazines or by watching late night. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Identifying stephen king first edition issue points. The richard bachman books 1977 2007, various publishers. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable.

Stephen king it hardcover book 1st first edition dust jacket. The tommyknockers by stephen king paperback, 1st signet printing 1988. Fine in fine jacket with small closed tear to lower rear panel. A book club edition bce will be identified by the fact that it has one of the following.

So forget what youve seen in the movieswhether youre new to stephen kings oeuvre, or youre working on indoctrinating a friend, reading the following 10 books is nonnegotiable. A list of stephen king s limited editions, organized alphabetically. In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. First, i just want to start by saying this was my first stephen king book. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of kings early work.

A book club copy will always be a book club copy, even though it states first edition. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. The best way to build your own stephen king library. A barcode box with a larger and smaller barcode, but wont have a number over the smaller barcode. Undoubtedly, the best known of these is the bookofthemonth club. Collectors have deciphered this code as an indicator of when the book was manufactured. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Im new on this forum but have been an avid stephen king fan since i read carrie in the 4th grade. Find great deals on ebay for stephen king salems lot and the stand stephen king. List of earliest book club edition printings stephen king collector. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. This book is the hardcover book club edition that contains gutter code n38. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard. Carrie by stephen king book club edition hardcover hcdj bce 1974.

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. This book is about the overlook hotel and, the caretaker who looks after it. Jan 12, 2018 stephen king is a literary icon, a status hes achieved by a defining a genre. Bc editions are not the same a 1st trade editions and are. 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. Only one barcode instead of the larger and smaller barcodes no barcode box at all. I remember seeing an interview with stephen king when he told the story of how the idea for this book came about, though as the author was going through a drinkanddrugs phase at the time, he doesnt recall much in terms of the actual writing, other than he. 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. 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. Chriss mom gave the books to them, and they didnt want them, so i hit the jackpot. Stephen king is a very recognizable name in the genre of horror fiction. The table below lists the first trade edition identification criteria for each of stephen king s books. Ps publishing stephen king anniversary editions if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.

Oct 30, 2019 greg book club editions tend to be smaller than the original editions. Stephen king signed books 19501999 publication year. Great prices on stephens latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. Identifying book club editions one girl collecting.

His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. Back in the day, stephen king published a bunch of novels under the. First trade editions of all seven books in stephen king s dark tower series, including the scarce first book, issued in a first printing of only 10,000 copies. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket. In a tale of two cities, juliet hosted the meeting of the book club, which was discussing stephen kings carrie. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. I remember seeing an interview with stephen king when he told the story of how the idea for this book came about, though as the author was going through a drinkanddrugs phase at the time, he doesnt recall much in terms of the actual writing, other than he finished it in only a week. 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. It was fairly early in kings career that limited editions of his books began to appear, most notably the dark tower cycle. I believe anything that states book club edition isnt a first edition. Stephen king book of the month club showing 128 of 28 messages. 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. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books.

Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. 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. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. A definitive ranking of every stephen king novel ever. Aug 28, 2015 in this way, kings books transcend genre and appeal to all lovers of the written word. Nov 05, 20 kings 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions.

Readers of stephen king know that derry, maine, is a place with a deep, dark hold on the author. It reappears in many of his books, including bag of bones, hearts in atlantis, and 112263. From the stand to liseys story, from cycle of the werewolf to danse macabre, we can help you find the stephen king books you are looking for. It has black boards and a grey and black jacket with it emblazoned across the front in stark red letters. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Its 3 months to go until hodder celebrates king for a day 2018 and we have something very special in the works. Does a list exist showing the earliest printing dates for specific book club editions of doubleday king. 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. The stand is a postapocalyptic dark fantasy novel written by american author stephen king and first published in 1978 by doubleday. 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. 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. The few survivors, united in groups, establish a new social system and engage in confrontation with each other.

His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should make them more valuable. This helpful guide includes first edition identifiers along with publisher and dj dust jacket price information.

A uniquely curated, carefully authenticated and everchanging assortment of uncommon art, jewelry, fashion accessories, collectibles, antiques. Stephen king signed christine book club edition bce hardcover. Each book was bound in a red faux leather with stephen kings signature stamped on. Nov 03, 2003 finally, some book clubs produce richly upgraded, limited editions which are collectible in their own right, and prices for these sometimes exceed prices for the corresponding first trade editions. The stand by stephen king 1978, hardcover,book club edition 5 out of 5 stars. Tight binding, free of former owner writing or bookplates. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book. Kings 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions. They were published by the book of the month club and bound in faux leather with stephen kings signature in gold on the front board.