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Doubleday 1977, Stephen King, "The Shining" dj/HC First Edition - First Printing (Near Fine)

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Stephen King The Shining US First Edition
Stephen King The Shining US First Edition
Stephen King The Shining US First Edition

"YOU'RE THE CARETAKER, SIR. YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN THE CARETAKER. I SHOULD KNOW, SIR. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN HERE...."
-- DELBERT GRADY OF THE OVERLOOK HOTEL


The Shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen King. This is a First Edition - First Printing, first published in 1977.


Contains all the correct marking for a [First Edition][First Printing]:
  • "R49" in gutter of page 447
  • "FIRST EDITION" as required on Copyright page
  • $8.95 Un-clipped dust jacket price

Stephen King, "The Shining" New York, New York, U.S.A. Doubleday 1977.. True First Edition, First Printing. "First Edition" as stated on Copyright Page. "R49" in gutter of page 447. Unclipped price of $8.95 still intact on inside front dust-jacket flap. Original production run was 25,000 copies.


Condition

NF/NF. A wonderful bright clean copy with straight boards and no bumped corners. Free of markings, writings, or stampings. No attached bookplates or indication of any removed. Tight and square spine makes it most likely an unread book. Short closed tear at top of spine. Lettering on spine clear and not faded. Typical light remainder spray across the bottom page edges.

Near Fine dust jacket. The dust jacket is bright and clear with some light edge-wear and some chipping to spine extremities. Not price clipped, still showing $8.95 on the upper right of inside flap. Now protected in new Mylar plastic sleeve.

All photos of the actual book.



Reviews


The New York Times

"Horror at an unflagging pace....scary!"


Nashville Banner

"This chilling novel will haunt you, and make your blood run cold and your heart race with fear."


Cosmopolitan

"Guaranteed to frighten you into fits....freezing terror....with a climax that is literally explosive. "




About THE SHINING

First published in 1977, The Shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen King. This tale of a troubled man hired to care for a remote mountain resort over the winter, his loyal wife, and their uniquely gifted son slowly but steadily unfolds as secrets from the Overlook Hotel's past are revealed, and the hotel itself attempts to laim the very souls of the Torrence family. Adapted into a cinematic masterpiece of horror by legendaryStanley Kubrick -- featuring an unforgettable performance by a demonic Jack Nicholson --The Shining stands as a cultural icon of modern horror, a searing study of a family torn apart, and a nightmarish glimpse into the dark recesses of human weakness and dementia.

Stephen King, "The Shining" New York, New York, U.S.A. Doubleday 1977.. True First Edition, First Printing. "First Edition" as stated on Copyright Page. "R49" in gutter of page 447. Unclipped price of $8.95 still intact on inside front dust-jacket flap. Original production run was 25,000 copies.





Publisher:
N/A
Edition:
Doubleday 1977
Binding:
dj/HC
Illustrator:
First Edition - First Printing
Dimensions:
NF/NF