Minor wear to extremities of boards and jacket, front flap. Fans of stephen king wont have too much longer to wait for the next novel from the master of horror. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. But there was an even more limited version, of which just 26 copies were published, in which the book was wrapped in a special aluminumcoated. Jacket very good with age toning, a tear to front panel bottom edge, edge wear, and a sticker to front panel. Drew barrymore in the 1984 film adaptation of stephen kings firestarter. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. Firestarter stephen king book club edition borg antiquarian. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. In 1984, it was adapted into a film the book is dedicated to author shirley jackson.
Stephen king reveals his next novel, the institute, will. Firestarter kindle edition by stephen king author 4. Firestarter first edition stephen king bauman rare books. Firestarter is a science fiction horror novel by stephen king, first published in 1980. Buy firestarter book club edition by stephen king isbn. Kings sixth published novel, about a little girl who can start fires with her mind, was issued as a mainstream title by viking and a slipcased, signed 725copy limited edition by phantasia press. 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. Book club edition, signed and dated in 1982 on ffep by king. Octavo, original half orange cloth with black paper boards, original pictorial dust jacket. But i also think its quite a hollow book, something i suspect. Firestarter by stephen king, 1980, viking press edition, hardcover in english book club. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son. Firestarter book club edition by stephen king, 1980 ebth.
Find great deals on ebay for stephen king salems lot and the stand stephen king. The reason they arent worth more money is because the true first editions had a limited print run while. Firestarter, stephen king firestarter is a science fictionhorror thriller novel by stephen king, first published in september 1980. Stephen king fire starter book club edition is in very good condition. To ron and sue two of my most faithful readers sorry i. Lot of 12 hardcover books by stephen kingthe shining 1977, 1st edition, book club edition. Firestarter by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. Stephen king hardcover horror book lot 1st edition the. Stephen king fire starter hcdj book club edition ebay. Andy and charlene charlie mcgee are a fatherdaughter pair. I am a lifelong fan of stephen king, the first book i ever read of his was carrie, and i have followed him since i was kid. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. As with many early viking editions, this book can be hard to authenticate as a true. Reviewed in the united states on february 22, 2015.
Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Book club early edition stephen king firestarter horror. Firestarter stephen king 1980 bce book club edition hardcover horror. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Firestarter by stephen king first bce bookshop apocalypse.
Look at the tips below to help identify a 1st edition firestarter. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Near fine 1980 contemporary book club edition in black paper covered boards with quarter cloth spine in brown leatherette. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price. Firestarter is a story by stephen king originally serialized in omni magazine. This is probably my joint favourite book by stephen king alongside the stand. See all 18 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I was a member of the stephen king library back in the 80s and that is.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. As with many early viking editions, this book can be hard to authenticate as a true 1st edition. King s sixth published novel, about a little girl who can start fires with her mind, was issued as a mainstream title by viking and a slipcased, signed 725copy limited edition by phantasia press. One king book a month is the plan, and march saw me read my favourite king of the three ive read this year, so far. You can search for first and limited editions of firestarter on, and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In july and august 1980, two excerpts from the novel were published in omni. Firestarter by king, stephen seller james cummins bookseller published 1981 condition publisher brown and black cloth, dust jacket by steven stroud. Stephen king red leather library collection firestarter. I know you have said that may mean it is a book club edition but the book cover price is there and correct and the book is not significantly smaller. It was fairly early in kings career that limited editions of his books began to appear. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included.
Full sized hardcover with the only difference being in the lack of a price on front panel. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Firestarter kindle edition published january 1st 2016 by scribner kindle edition, 564. I have read it countless times since my teens and it has never lost its power to completely enthral me from the very first word. The top 10 rare and pricey stephen king books litreactor. Firestarter by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I believe i have several first edition stephen king books. Salems lot stephen king hardcover vintage book club edition. Firestarter by stephen king 1980, hardcover, limited for. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have. Firestarter by stephen king, first edition abebooks passion for books. Very good with light scuffing to back panel and pushing to heel of spine.
This book is my favorite of all stephen king books. Firestarter is a science fictionhorror thriller novel by stephen king, first published in september 1980. I bought it bc i collect rate books and couldnt pass up the opportunity for a first edition of firestarter. Identifying first edition points of issue a guide to.
My favourite books of his, so far, are the tommyknockers, needful things, 112263. Book club first edition 1980 the viking press identical to the first edition. In 1981, firestarter was nominated as best novel for the british fantasy award, locus poll award, and balrog award. King announced on his website that his next book, the institute, will be published by. Firestarter by stephen king, first edition abebooks.
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