Stephen King "The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah" Slipcased Signed Artist Edition, First Edition [Sealed]

Personally signed by the illustrator, Darrel Anderson. There continues to be strong collector interest in all rare variants of The Dark Tower series.

Donald M. Grant Publishers 2004. Stephen King “The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah” 432 pages. Signed Limited Artist Edition of 3,500. Personally signed by Darrel Anderson directly onto the special title page. This edition is not numbered. First Edition. Custom matching slipcase. This edition was originally issued in a single volume. Sealed without any flaws.

Two in stock. The first order can choose the slipcase design in the order comments.

This edition is a limited, collectible printing, signed by the artist, a first/artist edition with premium binding and slipcase.

The signed Artist’s Edition appeals strongly to collectors:

1. Limited Print Run / Scarcity. The Artist’s Edition was limited to just about 3,500 copies printed, and only those are signed by illustrator Darrel Anderson — not Stephen King himself. Limited editions like this become harder to find over time as many get bought and put into collections, lost, or damaged.

2. Signed by the Illustrator. While it doesn’t include King’s autograph, it does include the original signature of Darrel Anderson, the artist who illustrated that volume. Artist signatures on collectible editions make them more desirable than unsigned editions, especially if the artist has a following among collectors of genre art.

3. Quality of the Edition. The Artist’s Edition has a higher-quality Smyth-sewn binding and slipcase, which makes it a premium production compared to the regular trade editions. Collectors prize editions with superior materials and craftsmanship, which hold up better over time.

4. Collector Demand. The Dark Tower series has cult status among Stephen King readers and fantasy collectors, and specific printings like this are sought after because they’re not mass-market editions. Booksellers list copies of this Artist’s Edition for much higher prices (often several hundred dollars) compared with ordinary editions because serious collectors want the more limited versions.

The Dark Tower VI: Song Of Susannah

The sixth volume in The Dark Tower series - the most anticipated series of publications in Stephen King's legendary career - The Dark Tower VI; Song Of Susannah is a pivotal instalment in the epic saga. It provides the key to the quest that defines Roland's life. In the next part of their journey to the tower, Roland and his band of followers face adversity from every side: Susannah Dean has been taken over by a demon-mother and uses the power of Black Thirteen to get from the Mid-World New York City.

But who is the is the father of her child? And what role will the Crimson King play? Roland sends Jake to break Susannah's date with destiny, while he himself uses 'the persistence of magic' to get to Maine in the Summer of 1977. It is a terrible world: for one thing it is real and bullets are flying. For another, it is inhabited by the author of a novel called 'Salem's Lot. Song Of Susannah is driven by revelation and by suspense. It continues the Dark Tower seamlessly from Wolves Of The Calla and the dramatic climax will leave readers desperate to read the quest's conclusion.

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", a play on his surname and a reference to his high standing in pop culture, his books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. King has published 64 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and five non-fiction books.[4] 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.

Darrel Anderson 

Darrel Anderson has been creating and inventing professionally for over thirty years. As a teenager, his early love of science was diverted into the visual arts. During the mid-70s to mid 80s, Anderson made a living by selling work at Science Fiction and Fantasy conventions. In the early 1980s an illustration job landed an Atari 800 on his desk, which inevitably led to an intertwining of art and science in his creative pursuits. Anderson co-founded Braid Media Arts with Rick Berry. Braid is a group of creative collaborators with ongoing projects in the arts and sciences. The members of Braid support the belief in cooperation, collaboration, and the genius of friendship.

About the Publisher : Donald M. Grant Publisher, Inc.

Donald M. Grant Publisher, Inc. has been producing specialty books in the fantasy genre for over 45 years. Over that period the company has published substantially more than 100 quality titles, placing an emphasis on time-honored book design and an abundance of full color and black and white illustrations.

Indeed, the company's forte is the production of fine editions designed for the book collector and for the book lover. Particular concern is always shown in the use of quality bindings, paper, typography and reproduction of artworks. Many of the Grant imprint books are illustrated in full and striking color. Donald M. Grant, Publisher will continue to bring you fine quality books in the future. Many exciting projects are currently being discussed or are already underway.