Personally signed by Stephen King and the artist Stephen Garvais.
A unique and valuable signed collector's edition that is highly sought after by many King fans.
West Kingston, Rhode Island 1983. Donald M. Grant Publishers. Stephen King "Christine". Signed Limited Edition. Deluxe First Edition. Illustrated by Stephen Gervais. A hardcover book with dust-jacket and original red slipcase. Each copy has been personally signed by Stephen King and Stephen Gervais directly onto the special limitation page. This is number 830 of only 1,000 copies produced. Photos of the actual item.
The limitation sheet reads:
"This special edition of CHRISTINE is limited to 1,000 copies, signed by the author and artist. This is copy 830 "
Bibliographic Details
- Format: Hardcover
- Illustrator: Stephen Gervais
- Edition: Signed Limited First Edition
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Donald M. Grant
- Place: Hampton Falls, NH
- Date published: 1983
- Size: 6.5 x 9.5 x 1.75 inches
- Weight: 1.95 pounds
Christine
Christine is the classic horror novel by Stephen King, published in 1983. It tells the story of a vintage automobile apparently possessed by supernatural forces. In 1983, the movie version of Christine directed by John Carpenter, and starring Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, and Harry Dean Stanton was released to theaters. In April 2013, PS Publishing released Christine in a limited 30th Anniversary Edition.
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic #1 national bestseller of the ultimate vehicle of terror!
“This is the story of a lover’s triangle…It was bad from the start. And it got worse in a hurry.”
It’s love at first sight for high school student Arnie Cunningham when he and his best friend Dennis Guilder spot the dilapidated 1958 red-and-white Plymouth Fury for sale—dubbed “Christine” by its original cantankerous owner—rusting away on a front lawn of their suburban Pennsylvania neighborhood. Dennis knows that Arnie’s never had much luck in the looks or popularity department, or really taken an interest in owning a car . . . but Christine quickly changes all that. Arnie suddenly has the newfound confidence to stick up for himself, going as far as dating the most beautiful girl at Libertyville High—transfer student Leigh Cabot—even as a mysteriously restored Christine systematically and terrifyingly consumes every aspect of Arnie’s life. Dennis and Leigh soon realize that they must uncover the awful truth behind a car with a horrifying and murderous history. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and heaven help anyone who gets in Christine’s way…
Features
Hardcover with Dust-jacket in archival sleeve. Original bright red slipcase.Stephen King
Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. Described as the "King of Horror", his books have sold more than 350 million copies as of 2006, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. King has published over 65 novels/novellas, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and five non-fiction books. He has also written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in book collections.
King has received Bram Stoker Awards, World Fantasy Awards, and British Fantasy Society Awards. In 2003, the National Book Foundation awarded him the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He has also received awards for his contribution to literature for his entire bibliography, such as the 2004 World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement and the 2007 Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. In 2015, he was awarded with a National Medal of Arts from the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts for his contributions to literature.
Donald M. Grant Publishers
Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. is a fantasy and science fiction small press publisher in New Hampshire that was founded in 1964. It is notable for publishing fantasy and horror novels with lavish illustrations, most notably Stephen King's The Dark Tower series and the King/Peter Straub novel The Talisman.
The dust-jacket shows a light diagonal crease near the price and minuscule wear in one corner. The colors are clear and vibrant. A wonderful bright clean copy without any marks, writing, or stamps. No bookplate attached or removed. Page edges are clear without any spots or stains. Sharp corners that are not bumped. A very original signed limited edition from 1983. Appears unread with square and tight spine. A well cared for book that is now over 40 years old. All photos of actual item
- Publisher:
- Donald M. Grant Publishers
- Edition:
- Signed Limited Edition of 1,000
- Binding:
- Hardcover with dust-jacket
- Illustrator:
- Stephen Garvais
- Author:
- Stephen King
- Title:
- Christine
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"Christine" deluxe first edition
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