Event - The Mark Twain House & Museum Presents
Stephen King In Conversation with Colin McEnroe |
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On Thursday, July 18, at 8:00 p.m., Stephen will appear on stage at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, in conversation with WNPR radio personality Colin McEnroe. Proceeds from the event benefit the continuing educational and preservation activities of The Mark Twain House & Museum. If you are going to be in the Hartford, Conn. area and would like to attend, tickets are still available directly from Bushnell.org.
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Signed and Rare Books for the Collector
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This month we feature several signed and rare collector editions by Stephen King.
Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine in 1947, the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to Startling Mystery Stories. In the fall of 1973, he began teaching high school English classes at Hampden Academy, the public high school in Hampden, Maine. Writing in the evenings and on the weekends, he continued to produce short stories and to work on novels. In the spring of 1973, Doubleday & Co., accepted the novel Carrie for publication, providing him the means to leave teaching and write full-time. He has since published over 50 books and has become one of the world's most successful writers.
Stephen King has written more than fifty novels and two hundred short stories. He is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and he also received the O. Henry Award for his story "The Man in the Black Suit." Among his most recent worldwide bestsellers are Under the Dome, Cell, Lisey's Story, and Duma Key.
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Featured - "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger" Signed LETTERED Edition "AF" in Slipcase
A rare treasure for the avid collector
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"THE MAN IN BLACK FLED ACROSS THE DESERT, AND THE GUNSLINGER FOLLOWED" One of the rarest and most valuable Stephen King books, this first edition of The Gunslinger is a prize for the discerning collector. Only 52 lettered copies were printed, and "AF," presented now for the first time, is in excellent condition with no markings, writings, or stampings. None of the pages are torn or missing; the dust jacket is not price clipped. The original publisher issued slipcase protects both the dust jacket and the hardcover book.
The Gunslinger is the first part of King's epic The Dark Tower, inspired by Robert Browning's poem, "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came." This first edition printing, from 1982, is one of the most sought after Stephen King titles. Both King and artist Michael Whelan have signed the special limitation page inside the book, making it even more of a treasure for any dedicated collector.
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Stephen King "Full Dark, No Stars" Signed Lettered Deluxe Edition of only 52, "M" Leather Bound (As New) |
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A gorgeous signed lettered edition for your library. This signed lettered edition is one of the fastest selling lettered editions ever produced by Cemetery Dance.
From Cemetery Dance Publications. Update for Collectors:
The signed Lettered Edition sold out within 2 hours of being announced and the signed Limited Edition sold out within 12 hours, and the Slipcased Gift Edition also sold out just about two months after it was announced, making it our second Stephen King book to completely sell out pre-publication.
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Consignment Book - Stephen King "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger" Signed Limited First Edition #418 of 500 (Fine/Near Fine) |
From Stephen King's epic The Dark Tower...Very Rare
A unique opportunity to own one of the most highly sought after Stephen King signed limited editions. This is the one that started the Dark Tower series in 1982. A rare signed limited edition for the serious and discerning collector. This book will enjoy a special status in your collection and will be the focal point of your library. Signed by Stephen King and Michael Whelan on a special limitation title page. Number 418 of only 500 produced in this edition.
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Stephen King "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger" Signed First Edition 1st/1st (F/F) Also Signed By Michael Whelan |
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This book has been autographed by both Stephen King and the illustrator Micheal Whelan.
An Extraordinary Collector's Edition. If you're looking for a Signed First Edition of "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger", Signed on the date of publication, then this is the one. Includes matching black slipcase.
Claim your very own piece of Gunslinger history. This is the very first volume in The Dark Tower series, which King considers to be his "magnum opus". Only 10,000 of these were produced, even more scarce signed with a personal inscription by both the author and the illustrator. This significant signed first edition will enjoy a special status in your collection and be the focal point of your Stephen King library.
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Stephen King "The Stand" dj/HC, First Edition, First Printing (Fine/Near Fine) |
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A wonderful collectible in this condition.
Stephen King, "The Stand" dj/HC Doubleday 1978, First Edition, First Printing. "First Edition" as stated on copyright page. T39 on pg. 823 as required and not price clipped, with $12.95 Price on inside of DJ still visible. NOT a Book Club Edition. Bound in black cloth over tan boards. Book Size: 6.25" x 9.5". Protected in brand new Mylar clear covering. All original - vintage King.
Condition: One of the best First Edition books of this title and in better condition than most.
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Consignment - Stephen King "The Dark Tower", Donald M. Grant, Signed Limited Edition, 6 Volumes Matching Set #1149 (Very Fine) |
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A beautiful matching numbers collection of the series King has described as his magnum opus. The Dark Tower is a series of books which incorporates themes from multiple genres, including fantasy, science fantasy, horror and western. It describes a "gunslinger" and his quest toward a tower, the nature of which is both physical and metaphorical. Six signed limited edition volumes in total, each one in very fine condition. This set also includes "The Little Sisters of Eluria". Each signed limited edition has been personally hand signed by Stephen King along with the artists , as noted below. A wonderful set for the avid Stephen King collector. The owner is now taking reasonable offer. Please inquire at info@veryfinebooks.com
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Stephen King "IT" Signed First Edition 1st/1st in Leather Bound Matching slipcase.
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A rare and highly sought after Signed First Edition of IT, one of Stephen King's most popular classic novels. This collector's grade hardcover book has been signed by King along with a personal inscription on the first title page:
"For Dennis -
Best wishes,
Stephen King
10/24/94"
"I worked on the book in a dream. I remember very little about the writing of it, except for the idea that I'd gotten hold of something that felt very big to me, and something that talked about more than monsters..."
- Stephen King
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Stephen King "CUJO" dj/HC, Signed First Edition (On Date of Publication 1981)
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A unique collectible, personally signed by Stephen King on the date of publication.
"He builds up the suspense, holds back the dynamite until you're screaming for it, and then lets you have it."
-- Minneapolis Tribune
The Viking Press 1981. Stephen King. "Cujo". First Edition, First Printing with original dust-jacket. Signed and dated by the author with a personal inscription. The #1 bestseller-for King's rabid fans - A unique book for the serious Stephen King collector. "First published in 1981..." as required on the copyright page with no mention of later printing.
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PRIME EVIL - Signed Limited Edition of only 1,000
Very Fine in Very Fine Tray-case
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West Kingston. Donald M. Grant Publisher Inc [1988] First Illustrated Edition. "Prime Evil: New Stories by the Masters of Modern Horror". Fine in Fine clam shell case. Bound in full genuine leather with gilt stampings. Black clam shell case with maroon felt lining, as issued without DJ.
Limited to only 1,000 copies: this copy being number 508.
One of our most popular signed limited editions, signed by many contributors along with Stephen King.
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Related News - Joe Hill (King's Son) Book Signing Tour for new book "NOS4A2" (Release: April 30th)
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Joe Hill will be making several appearances around the country to sign copies of his new book entitled " NOS4A2: A Novel" NOS4A2 is a spine-tingling novel of supernatural suspense from master of horror Joe Hill, the New York Times bestselling author of Heart-Shaped Box and Horns. Victoria McQueen has a secret gift for finding things: a misplaced bracelet, a missing photograph, answers to unanswerable questions. On her Raleigh Tuff Burner bike, she makes her way to a rickety covered bridge that, within moments, takes her wherever she needs to go, whether it's across Massachusetts or across the country. NOS4A2 will be released on April 30th. Click Here to watch a video on Amazon.
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