Colour of magic colin smythe, signed first edition, fine copy. Tips and tricks to help you identify book club editions and to differentiate them from the more collectible. Identifying book club editions one girl collecting. Betts books is known as the place for stephen king collectible books on a global basis. Plus, it has a huge selection of other books you can buy at discounted club prices. King s 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions. 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. Doubleday has more than 50 stephen king books you can choose from nearly every book king ever wrote. 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. Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market. If youre interested in joining a stephen king book club i would recommend this club. Stephen king any pre1980 first editions, uk or us, proof copies, signed. His books are very hard to put down once you start reading. His book s are very hard to put down once you start reading.
Collecting book club editions book collectors librarything. If you have a list of the books you wish to sell, do email this to us. Viking published steinbecks nobel prize speech in 1962. Over the years, ive read just about all of stephen kings booksnovels, novellas, collections, comicsyou name it. Browse our fine collection of stephen king signed first edition books. I have a regular copy of insert title here signed by sk, how much is it worth. Great prices on stephens latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics.
Stephen king collectibles an illustrated price guide by. Sorry to interject, because i didnt catch the first part of this thread, but i joined this club a couple of years ago. This is also the one my longtime readers still seem to like the best. Collectible and durable, these volumes should be the cornerstones of every home library. I was never all that interested in reading stephen king until i had completely ran out of things to read in my senior year, where i spent most of my time in the library tricky class schedule, and i was hooked. Even though they say they will ask you before sending you any books, they kept. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. I dont really know if theyre worth anything or not.
Oct 04, 2009 but they are always worth reading to find out. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. Oct 11, 2012 discover book depositorys huge selection of stephen king books online. 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. Sell rare first edition books john atkinson harrogate. If anyone who hasnt read any of his books, i say read watchers first. These short stories were all selected by author stephen king and he has written the introduction to the book. Muriel spark any signed novels and all pre1962 first uk editions. It stephen king first edition signed raptis rare books. Stand first edition signed stephen king bauman rare books. Each volume features an elegant bondedleather binding, distinctive gilt edging, decorative endpapers, and a colorful satinribbon bookmark.
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. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. One of the most wellknown and popular online book clubs is doubleday. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into intriguing and frightening places. I will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. We also specialize in these same categories for these authors jack london, wallace stegner, and stephen king. It is the 60th book published by stephen king, his 49th novel and the 42nd under his own name. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Stephen king, the best american short stories signed usa paperback. Discover book depositorys huge selection of stephen king books online. I also agree that book club editions are not priced uniquely. 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.
First edition book values how much is a book worth. Editions of it by stephen king goodreads share book. We attempt to stock unique king collectible titles in hardcover, gift editions, signed limited and lettered editions. It tied with roger zelaznys this immortal for the hugo award in 1966, and it won the inaugural nebula award for best novel. 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.
Stephen king 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay. Stephen king, first edition, signed abebooks passion for books. If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition. Signed on wednesday 10 october at the 7,30pm signing and talk event. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books. How do i tell if my stephen king books are worth anything. Stephen king was born in portland, maine in 1947, the second son of donald and nellie ruth pillsbury king.
The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Buy stephen king collectibles an illustrated price guide by george beahm online at alibris. 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. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. Fans of stephen king should also check out this amazing graphic of the steph en king universe designed by australian illustrator gillian james, as well as this video in which king discusses the art of the short story. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to startling mystery stories. Unfortunately i think many of mine will be book club books,so ill have them to reread for many years. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. As a fan of stephen king, and want to build a library of his work, clean, 1st editions are more desirable than a dogeared paperback. Dec 11, 2017 20 iconic books you probably own that are now worth a lot of money. With that said, they arent worthless however, they are worth less 2 words than a signed copy of the same book. Dune is a 1965 science fiction novel by american author frank herbert, originally published as two separate serials in analog magazine.
Any book without a price on the dustjacket is a book club bc edition. Stephen edwin king is an american author of contemporary horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. For more recommended books, see stephen kings reading list part ii and part iii. Most book collectors find little value in these editions. Oct 30, 2019 i will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify stephen king first editions. The bachman books is a collection of short novels by stephen king published under the pseudonym richard bachman between 1977 and 1982. Fiction novels throughout the ages have evolved from relatively simple tales to complex, engaging stories that have captured imaginations across the world thanks to internationally famous authors like jane austen, kurt vonnegut, haruki murakami, and george orwell, to name a few. Of course, theres always the exception to help prove the rule. The spy who loved me by ian fleming james bond 007 book club 1st edition 1962.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Im not a big fan of stephen king,but ive heard misery is an awesome book and a lot better than the movie, since the book goes into more detail. We buy collins crime club first editions by any author in dust wrappers jackets. Collectors edition collectors editions stephen king, dan simmons on. A first printing of the first book club edition as opposed to, say, later sk library book club editions is a consolation prize. 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. First edition of kings hugonominated epic tale of apocalyptic terror, inscribed by him to noted horror collector bongo wolf, for bongowith all best, stephen king, 9979. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of.
We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or. Fine press bookslimited editions club, caxton club, shakespearehead press. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. I have gound 2 of 7 so far that im fairly sure are 1st editions though.
First edition of kings 22nd book and 18th novel written under his own name. The book was released in 1985 after the publication of the first hardcover bachman novel thinner in order to introduce bachman to fans who did not know about kings work under this pseudonym little of which was still in circulation at the time. How much is my hardcover stephen king collection worth. The best way to build your own stephen king library. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into. Here is my list of ten of his lesserknown titles that i. I know, i know, in the book world the lec is considered a fine press and not a book club. A hardcover book published in 1958 by viking isnt the same as a reprint published by penguin in 1963. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. Unabridged cds, 10 cds, 12 hours read by tba left to fend for herself by her workaholic husband. If you find you have a first edition and are curious about the value, there are numerous places you can look. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television shows, and comic books. Oct 02, 2011 im not a big fan of stephen king,but ive heard misery is an awesome book and a lot better than the movie, since the book goes into more detail. It was fairly early in kings career that limited editions of his books began to.
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