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. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. Stephen king book club july reading schedule carrie stephenkingbookclub. Information is scarce, but this evidence points to an early printing in the mid singledigits, possibly 5th. Penguin classics deluxe edition by william golding. Up for sale stephen king carrie 1974 first edition ex condition book is in beautiful condition very little wear binding is tight no writing in book on little red mark on first pagesee picture dust jacket almost perfect please see pictures 333605963874.
Carrie by stephen king signed first bookclub edition. The problem with this choice is that it offers only king books so if there is another horror or mystery book youd like to purchase at a discounted price, youre out of luck. Stephen king novels, stephen king books, stephen king. Here is how to identify the first edition, first printing. First scribner hardcover edition november 2011 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on cp. Be careful if you find a copy where the upper inside front flap of the dust jacket has been snipped off where the price would be. First edition of kings 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. Hi there i have been collecting stephen king for years. A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, sciencefiction and fantasy novels. For sandra lombard all best wishes, stephen king 72694. 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. Carrie by stephen king author of salems lot, the shining, the stand, night shift, etc. I brought the first five firstedition stephen king books that were published.
By stephen king salems lot 1st first edition hardcover. Octavo, bound in the publishers red boards titled in pale yellow on spine panel. A wonderful oversized hardback edition of stephen king s debut novel. Carrie by stephen king first book club edition signed by author doubleday 1974 12222017. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. I have to admit this is the first stephen king book i have read.
Though a book club edition, appears on first sight to be identical to the original first printing with same wrapper and graphics etc. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. 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 numeral 1 will be removed for a second printing. Page edges show moderate signs of age, and pages are free of marks. This helpful guide includes first edition identifiers along with publisher and dj dust jacket price information. The book was printed in the united states of america.
Any book without a price on the dustjacket is a book club bc. This could indicate that this copy is a book club edition, not a first edition. I know this was his first book, so i wasnt expecting much to be honest. Check out our first edition carrie selection for the very best in unique or. So thought it was only right that i read the king of horror books. I have a copy of insert title here and theres no price on the dustjacket, is this a 1st edition. Carrie by stephen king 1990, hardcover for sale online ebay.
Carrie by stephen king first book club edition signed by author doubleday 1974. First published in 1974, carrie was stephen king s first published novel. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. Richard bachman published by scarborough, on toronto. Collecting carrie by king, stephen first edition identification guide. Anyone who has read the book or watched the movie has a favorite scene the buckets of blood, the crucifixion of piper laurie, the destruction of the town. Stephen king carrie 1st edition book club edition ebay. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Several booksellers are advertising first editions of carrie that are later printings. How to identify a first edition of carrie, by 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. I brought the first five first edition stephen king books that were published. An attractive book club edition of stephen king s first published novel, the basis for the 1976 feature film starring sissy spacek. Carrie by stephen king hardcover, 1974 first editionearly.
Stephen king, carrie signed first edition book club. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. Carrie by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. The overlook hotel claimed the most beautiful physical setting on any resort in the world. Though that is an option, its probably not your best choice. Carrie by stephen king, first edition, signed abebooks. Identifying stephen king first edition issue points raptis.
It revolves around the eponymous carrie white, an unpopular friendless misfit and bullied high school girl who uses her newly discovered telekinetic powers to exact revenge on those who torment her. Stephen king carrie in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. A small water stain is visible on the bottom of the spine and in the bottom corner of the gutter for the first 25 pages. Carrie by stephen king a novel of a girl with a terrifying power 1st canadian edition king, stephen aka. Carrie by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Identifying stephen king first edition issue points stephen king 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. Jul 28, 2008 all of these criteria must be met for the book to be a true first of stephen king s carrie. Is this a book club edition, how can i tell the difference. By stephen king salems lot 1st first edition hardcover on.
The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. First edition of stephen kings carrie in the original dust jacket signed by him. Identify uk 1st editions the collector info on rare stephen king. King also rarely signs books, so a signed copy is extremely rare. Identifying first editions updated july 2018 compiled by bev vincent with the assistance of materials made available by rich demars, john mastrocco, steve oelrich and shaun nauman. View photos first scribner hardcover edition september 20 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on cp.
Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions. Carrie commands a high price because its uncommon there were only 30,000 copies of the first edition, and stephen king remains highly collectible. The book was listed as first edition and its not a first edition printing but a book club edtion. I will go book by book, and give you all the information you need. A wonderful oversized hardback edition of stephen kings debut novel. Limitedtime special order this edition of carrie and well. First published in 1974, carrie was stephen kings first published novel.
Identifying first edition points of issue bookpoi a guide. There is one exclusively stephen king membership club, the stephen king library. Hardcover first deluxe edition illustrated by tomislav tikulin with slipcase and dust jacket cemetery dance 2014. They were reprinted and massly distributed to the members of the book club. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both and. Apr 05, 1974 carrie, stephen king carrie is a novel by american author stephen king. I think the only difference with book club editions is that they may be a little smaller. Rare stephen king carrie 1st edition book club edition. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of kings early work. The last castle rock story by stephen king first edition i. The novel was followed by the film version, starring sissy spacek, john travolta, piper laurie and amy irving in 1976.
Stephen king published his very scary first novel, carrie, in 1974. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of king s early work. You can search for first editions of carrie on, and these links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Nov 05, 20 king s 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions. I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely. Very nice hardcover edition of stephen king s carrie.
In this case, your determining factor, after edition, is the condition. Needful things by stephen king first uk book club edition 1991 hardcover. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Doubleday, 1974 actually circa 1990 1991 1992, 1st edition with this cover art, later printing, 1990. Signet nal new american library of canada ltd, 1975, 1st canadian edition, first printing, scarborough, ontario 1975. Limitedtime special order this edition of carrie and well include salems lot by stephen king deluxe special edition slipcased hardcover pictured here with your order. You have more options to choose from if you dont have to have a signed copy. Carrie by stephen king meet your next favorite book. I was so happy to see stephen king, always one of my. Salems lot by stephen king hc 1st book club edition w dust. It was his first published novel, released on april 5, 1974. 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. An excellent near fine example in a near fine dust jacket.