The stand stephen king book club edition

The stand by stephen king 1978, hardcover, 1st edition for. The novel is a postapocalyptic horrorfantasy story that reworks the scenario of king s earlier short story, night surf. His writing is very popular, and his books are in high demand. This helpful guide includes first edition identifiers along with publisher and dj dust jacket price information. His acclaimed nonfiction book, on writing, is also a bestseller. Upon reading the stand, i had already read the following stephen king books.

Heres how king describes flagg, a darkly charismatic. Stephen king library and four past midnight book ad 1991. This edition is missing around a quarter of the original text. New listing the stand by stephen king, double hcdj 1st complete trade edition preowned. And 2 many stephen king collectors simply cannot afford first editions of king s early work. If you are already a king fan and you havent read the stand, youll love this book. The design of the actual book has been compared to an antique family bible, originally the book comes wrapped in wax tissue paper inside of the box. Stephen king s apocalyptic vision of a world blasted by virus and tangled in an elemental struggle between good and evil remains as riveting and eerily plausible as when it was first published. Set in a virusdecimated us, king s thrilling american fantasy epic, is a classic. Some fading and gilt loss to the spine area and aging throughout, but intact. He was the recipient of the 2003 national book foundation medal for distinguished contribution to american letters, and in 2007, he received the grand master award from the mystery writers of america. This first printing edition of the stand is an exceptional original copy which has been personally signed by stephen king with a personal inscription.

Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover. The table below lists the first trade edition identification criteria for each of stephen king s books. Just a touch of foxing on the top forededge from dust. Im a slow reader so it took me ages to complete it but it was totally worth the time. King restored some text originally cut for brevity, added and revised sections, changed the setting of the story from 1985 to 1990, and updated a. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st and limited edition. Oct 30, 2019 this information is provided because often, book club editions of books tend to be smaller than the original. Later printing trade edition dust jackets will often have a different price from what is found in the table. The original version was published in the 1980s, but the version i will being discussing is the complete and uncut edition, published in the 1990s. Ellen degeneres funny 1st appearance doing stand up comedy. The stand is a postapocalyptic horrorfantasy novel by american author stephen king. He lives in maine with his wife, novelist tabitha king. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide.

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. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The novel was originally published in 1978 and was later rereleased in 1990 as the stand. In 1990, an unabridged edition of the stand was published, billed as the complete and uncut edition. That said, the first 95% of his books is generally so good that i can forgive the ending. May 12, 2011 unusually for a stephen king book, the stand was not too scary for me to read at bedtime, but this did not detract at all from the suspense. And those who are reading the stand for the first time will discover a triumphant and eerily plausible work of the imagination that takes on. Stephen king the stand true first edition t39 doubleday. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. Identifying first edition points of issue bookpoi a guide. The stand is the sixth book published by stephen king. I like all of them but i love a select few and the stand is at the top of the list. The stand by stephen king is a postapocalyptic horrorfantasy novel which expands upon his previous short story night surf.

One man escapes from a biological weapon facility after an accident, carrying with him the deadly virus known as captain tripps, a rapidly mutating flu that in the ensuing weeks wipes out most of the worlds population. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. In part this is because the stand, with its flow of hundreds of brandname products, is a kind of inventory of american culture. I like the fact that book 1 starts off slowly because it seems like when the characters start meeting up my reading pace increases and i miss the incredible descriptive parts that made me a constant reader in the first place. From the legendary horror writer stephen king, this novel is one of his most popular, a modern classic, and a desirable copy in this superb condition. The best way to build your own stephen king library. The stand first trade front cover the stand signed limited edition front cover. Complete and uncut by stephen king in chm, doc, txt download e book. Stephen king salems lot book club edition file photo. 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 long book its the uncut edition and it took me a while to get into it, but i loved it, i didnt want it to finish, both the story and the characters are so good. One man escapes from a biological weapon facility after an accident, carrying with him the deadly virus known as captain tripps, a rapidly mutating flu that in the ensuing weeks. It kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, and i feel like it tuned right in to my own fears about the future of humanity.

The book comes in a black wooden box with a plaque attached to the front stephen king. The dust jacket is the paper that is wrapped around the. What i learned from rereading stephen kings the stand. Includes identificaton criteria and points of issue to help collectors identify the original book. He also played a role, however indirectly, in shaping randall flagg, the villain of stephen king s mammoth apocalyptic novel the stand. And those who are reading the stand for the first time will discover a triumphant and eerily plausible work of the imagination that takes on the issues that will determine our survival. Striking a far less hysterical tone than in the shining, king has written his most sweeping horror novel in the stand, though it may lack the spinal jingles of salems lot. This video shows you how to identify the first edition of stephen king s the stand. I collect stephen king books, and most of the dubleday 1st editions have a code on the gutter of the last page. The plot centers on a pandemic of a weaponized strain of influenza that kills almost the entire world population.

Stephen king s 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. Commercial for the stephen king library and the book four past midnight from 1991. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. The book was the last of king s novels published by doubleday in september 1978. Original and true first edition first printing hardcover of the stand 1978, one of stephen king s most popular novels. The stand is a postapocalyptic dark fantasy novel written by american author stephen king and first published in 1978 by doubleday. The stand by stephen king 1978, hardcover, 1st edition. Get the best deals on stephen king books with dust jacket when you shop the largest online selection at.

Doubleday gutter code theory stephen king information. A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. Jun 09, 2016 this video shows you how to identify the first edition of stephen king s the stand. 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. First editions are sought after by collectors, and avid fans. In 1990 doubleday released a 400,000 copy 1st edition of the complete and uncut. Stephen king the stand signed first edition, first printing.

Stephen king the stand signed first edition, first. All images from the stand book covers and marvel comics adaptations. So add that ammount to the value of your regular book. This edition is no longer in print following the 1990 publication ofthe stand. On the page you will see the words first edition, and on the inner margin of page 823 youll find code t39. The stand the collector info on rare stephen king books. Book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. Great prices on stephens latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. Published in hardcover by doubleday in may 1990, this became the longest book published by king at 1,152 pages.

Aguirresacasa, roberto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of the things i like best about kings writing is the way he breathes life into characters and every day settings. What i learned from rereading stephen king s the stand. Find great deals on ebay for stephen king salems lot and the stand stephen king. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Up to 90% of a book s value is in the dustjacket, especially with early stephen king works. Soon to be a television series a patient escapes from a biological testing facility, unknowingly carrying a deadly weapon.

I have a copy of insert title here and its missing the dustjacket, how much is it worth. Order online or call 1888772 6657, free shipping and. The complete and uncut edition includes more than five hundred pages of material previously deleted, along with new material that king added as he reworked the manuscript for a new generation. Book club edition will usually be found on the inside of the dust jacket. 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. The stand is and will remain my favorite of his books. Hello, i had a question about your early doubleday books, specifically early stephen king titles such as carrie, the stand, etc. It expands upon the scenario of his earlier short story night surf and outlines the total breakdown of society after the accidental release of a strain of influenza that had been modified for biological warfare causes an apocalyptic pandemic, which kills off. Stephen king s most popular book, according to polls of his fans, is an endof the world scenario. Stephen king s most popular book, according to polls of his fans, is an endoftheworld scenario. Great prices on stephen s latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. Complete and uncut by stephen king in chm, doc, txt download ebook. You can search for first and limited editions of the stand on, and. Though that is an option, its probably not your best choice.

I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely. For hundreds of thousands of fans who read the stand in its original version and wanted more, this new edition is stephen king s gift. Soul survivors stand marvel by aguirresacasa, roberto, king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What emerges is a gripping work with the scope and moral comlexity of a true epic. Though, not all of his books fall into this category. Stephen king the stand first edition printing 1978. For hundreds of thousands of fans who readthe standin its original version and wanted more, this new edition is stephen kings gift.

Author signed presentation for kathy all best wishes, stephen king 11180. Stephen king can only write a good ending to a book by chance. There is one exclusively stephen king membership club, the stephen king library. You have a couple choices for joining a discount online stephen king book membership club. Stephen king is a very recognizable name in the genre of horror fiction. Because of the box this book is often refereed to as the coffin edition. The stand by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. The stand signed limited edition in box by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you have a book that seems smaller than others, it very well may be a book club edition. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable.