Great prices on stephen s latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. The best way to build your own stephen king library. When a tenth anniversary edition of on writing was published in 2010, king included a new reading list. The stand by stephen king 1978, hardcover, 1st edition book club edition 10w. Typical king characters, with elements of suspense and downright horror in a wellpaced. 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. Arnies teenqueen girlfriend, leigh, fears her the moment she.
It tells the story of a car a 1958 plymouth fury apparently possessed by supernatural forces. Christine by stephen king gutter code n38 book club edition ebay. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. 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. This is a comprehensive guide to stephen king first editions. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Stephen kings reading list part ii aerogramme writers studio.
King s 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions. Night shift by stephen king 1978 book club edition doubleday 15181815. Christine is eating into his mind, burrowing into his unconscious. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Browse our stephen king collection for the best signed limited edition books spanning over a period of 30 years. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. What makes this book desirable among collectors is that its signed on the same date as publication 1983. Christine is a horror novel by american writer stephen king, published in 1983.
When mysterious deaths begin to be reported around town, each time christine is seen near the scene. Christine is a horror novel by stephen king, published in 1983. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. This information is provided because often, book club editions of books tend to be smaller than the original. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. This collectible signed first edition is sure to delight the most discerning stephen king fan. A shortsighted audio bookish type who has just 1 friend and not much of a life. Stephen king christine hardcover 1983 book club edition. Night shift by stephen king 1978 book club edition. Hardcover first deluxe edition illustrated by tomislav tikulin with slipcase and dust jacket cemetery dance 2014. Christine being one of his older reads, but more famous ones, i had some idea of what i was going to find going into the book. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover. Stephen king signed limited and signed first edition books. Stephen king signed christine book club edition bce hardcover.
Details about 1983 christine stephen king bce hbdj 1st book club edition hardcover rare 1983 christine stephen king bce hbdj 1st book club edition hardcover rare item information. If youre a collector, were likely to have a book worthy of your library. From the minute that arnie cunningham first sees a car named christine, he has to own it. Christine stephen king book club edition 1983 this stephen king book about a killer car was published in 1983 by the viking press.
Nonfiction and fiction writers, bloggers and indie writers all praise this book. A special limited first edition of numbered and signed copies of this book has been published by donald m. Jan 30, 20 christine is a novel that, king once said, began life as a short story. This helpful guide includes first edition identifiers along with publisher and dj dust jacket price information. His emotional and psychological struggles continued to shade his life, though, even after the sale and success of carrie in an aim to work through some of his pain that was surely felt by his family, he turned to the technique learned as a child. While the majority of the music book is at firstperson, with dennis as our trusty reliable narrator, there is a section where he ends up in hospital following a soccer injury and the storyline switches, inexplicably, to thirdperson omniscient. Just wondering what type of edition this book truly is. Christine stephen king book club edition borg antiquarian. 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. An original collectors grade hardcover book worthy of your stephen king library. Oed cars or sneeky romances this is a book for you. Viking press, 1983 stephen king s tale of a possessed 1958 plymouth fury.
Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included. Stephen king is well aware of horror tropes and popular monsters that have terrified audiences across the years, and since the book is set in the 1950s, the references are from that era. Arnies best friend, dennis, distrusts herimmediately. As with many early viking editions, this book can be hard to authenticate as a true 1st edition. King s bestselling supernatural tale is about a boy, his girlfriend and a 58 plymouth fury called christine. Carrie by stephen king author of salems lot, the shining, the stand, night shift, etc. Christine by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stephen king christine 1983 1st book club edition hc dj viking good. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Christine by stephen king books hachette australia. Christine by stephen king overdrive rakuten overdrive. Stephen king the eyes of the dragon signed first edition. First trade edition of king s critically praised novel, boldly inscribed by him in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, to peter spivakwith best, stephen king 72783. Personally signed by stephen king directly onto the title page.
It feeds on the individual fear of each person, and changes form for each member of the losers club. I read the book christine because i find stephen king and dean koontz to be the two best writers of all time. This book is the hardcover book club edition that contains gutter code n38. The first stephen king book i ever read was christine when i was thirteen. This beautiful painting graced the cover of the signed limited edition of christine, published by donald m.
It could have been, like the mangler or trucks, a nice little short that did this entire plot in 40 pages. From the moment seventeenyearold arnie saw christine, he knew he would do anything to possess her. Apr 10, 2014 last month we shared stephen kings reading list for writers, a collection of 96 books recommended by king in his acclaimed guide, on writing. Christine is another reason why im so much enjoying this dive into kings oeuvre. Christine by stephen king, first edition abebooks passion for books. First trade edition, inscribed by king in the year of publication. Get the best deals on stephen king 1st edition books when you shop the largest. In general, book club editions are more cheaply printed than the trade editions. To dee with best wishes, stephen king 21695 viking, new york. His recent work includes sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, the short story collection the bazaar of bad dreams, the bill hodges trilogy end of watch, finders keepers, and mr. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. Christine was the first biggirl book i ever readi was in the fourth grade and wed just moved to california.
Stephen king, christine signed first edition, second printing. Not a first edition like advertised received a book club edition. Stephen king christine 1983 1st book club edition hc dj. This wraparound cover art has been a fan favorite for decades, and we have reproduced this gorgeous piece, from the. I have a real guiltypleasure, lovelove realtionship with stephen king books. Appears to have had some water damage to dust jacket and front and back end pages.
I didnt have any friends or anywhere to go yet, so i spent my days poking around in the library, like any good nerd. Stephen king christine hardcover 1983 book club edition ebay. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. It inhabits a custompainted red and white 1958 plymouth fury named christine and young arnold cunningham, who buys it. I have a bce of christine, and was wondering the value. This first edition of christine by stephen king, published by the viking press, new york, 1983. Look for the words first published in 1983 by the viking press on the. 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. A love triangle involving 17yearold misfit arnie cunningham, his new girlfriend and a haunted 1958 plymouth fury. Stephen king s tale of a possessed 1958 plymouth fury. Cujo may be famous as the book stephen king wrote in a drunken. Look at the tips below to help identify a 1st edition christine. With a collection of over 50 novels, roughly 200 short stories, and over 15 film adaptations, king is, without a doubt, one of the most successful authors of all time. Mercedes an edgar award winner for best novel, and shortlisted for the cwa gold dagger award.
Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Stephen king created when he penned this 1983 offering. I believe i have several first edition stephen king books. Christine by king, stephen, 1947publication date 1983 topics. With christine, written in a clear, precise style that recalls the shining and firestarter. Stephen king s ultimate evil vehicle of terror, christine. Salems lot stephen king, 1975 1st book club editionlater printing, very goodvery. Dubbed christine by her previous owner, arnies first car is jealous, possessive and deadly. This book about a killer car is the best stephen king book i have ever read. Please see images of condition and email prior to purchase.
The book is bound in red cloth and includes the dust jacket. Shipped with usps media mail within one business day. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Great prices on stephens latest titles, as well as access to all of his classics. If you have not seen it, i will not spoil anything more than what i have already written. I loved the movie too though at some points it did stray a bit far from the book, and infact it removed the whole ghost plot and changed the ending and a remake would not hurt. Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions. Christine first edition signed stephen king bauman. And it is most definitely that, with one very different aspect to the affair, the introduction to a 1958 plymouth fury named christine. Book club edition printed at the bottom on the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by. Arnie buys an old plymouth that has mystical powers to possess and destroy. A film adaptation, directed by john carpenter, was released in december of the same year. The book was released by viking on 29 april 1983 the story is set in libertyville, pennsylvania, and tells the story of a 1958 plymouth fury possessed by an evil spirit. Grant, publisher rhode island below that it says library of congress cataloging in publication data king, stephen 1947 christine.
Given stephen king s success as a novelist, some may say he is a highfunctioning alcoholic or drug addict. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. Stephen king christine signed first edition, finenf. Christine was the truth poking out in the lie of rita hayworth and your body. Christine stephen king book club edition 1983 in 2020. King manages to tweak the readers feelings in exactly the way he wants by doing this. A memoir of the craft always comes up in articles, forum conversations, and books written by other writers and creatives who talk about the art of writing. Christine book club edition stephen king collector. This is not your average love story, but then who would expect that from mr. Christine is the 16th book published by stephen king. The first and third parts of the book were told in the first person narrative from dennis point of view. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should.
Christine is the story of arnold arnie cunningham a title taken from two happy days personalities. Signed limited first edition of kings critically praised novel, number 192 of copies signed on the limitation page by stephen king and illustrator stephen gervais, and with eight striking illustrations three doublepage. The story wouldnt be quite as gripping and it wouldnt truly be stephen king, but it would still be a very good read. Contents are a little suntoned to edges but otherwise clean and unmarked. Stephen king rare books and first editions at bauman rare. Christine book club edition post by thecollector sun sep 03, 2017 6. 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. Christine, stephen king, 1983 1st book club edition, goodgood. It was published in the afterword with the following introductory note. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide.
Covers are bright and clean, spine is faded and bears lines of crease all the way down but it is complete. Apr 29, 1983 i have a real guiltypleasure, lovelove realtionship with stephen king books. Stephen king the shining book club edition description postively a musthave for the serious stephen king collector. The horror shows jaime en fuego here to continue our 2nd year coverage on hail to stephen king announcing my new monthly book club we i can read along with you the faithful viewers and fellow. Christine by stephen king first edition book see all titles by stephen king its love at first sight for high school student arnie cunningham when he and his best friend dennis guilder spot the dilapidated 1958 redandwhite plymouth fury for saledubbed christine by its original cantankerous ownerrusting away on a front lawn of their suburban pennsylvania neighborhood. Later printing trade edition dust jackets will often have a different price from what is found in the table.
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