Carrie is the book that launched his phenomenal career. Carrie gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers. Carrie by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Very nice hardcover edition of stephen kings carrie. First edition of 30,000 copies with the code p6 on the inner margin of page 199. The novel was followed by the film version, starring sissy spacek, john travolta, piper laurie and amy irving in 1976. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Book has mild bumping to spine and corners, the front hinge is cracked. Adapted several times to film in 1976, 2002 and 20 with a new series adaptation recently announced. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Carrie, stephen king, first doubleday edition, 1974, signed.
Carrie by stephen king, first edition, signed abebooks. Carrie is the outcast, the girl who everyone makes fun of. 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. First edition archives raptis rare books fine rare and. Buy stephen king carrie in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Anyone who has read the book or watched the movie has a favorite scene the buckets of blood. Carrie gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers, and woe to her tormentors. Carrie first edition stephen king signed raptis rare books. His first book, surprisingly, carrie, 1974, is a thin book, compared to his the stand, and later on, his writing really took off in many ways. Collecting carrie by king, stephen first edition identification guide. View photos first scribner hardcover edition september 20 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on cp. Information is scarce, but this evidence points to an early printing in the.
Carrie by stephen king hardcover, 1974 first edition. Here is how to identify the first edition, first printing. Browse our fine collection of stephen king signed first edition books. Identifying first edition points of issue a guide to. First edition points and criteria for carrie year published. Stephen king, carrie signed first edition book club.
Since the publication of carrie in 1974, neither misfit carrie white nor her catastrophic high school prom has been forgotten. First published in 1974, carrie was stephen kings first published novel. Pdf carrie book by stephen king free download 253 pages. A wonderful oversized hardback edition of stephen kings debut novel. How to identify a first edition of carrie, by stephen king. Carrie by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. Octavo, original burgundy cloth, original dust jacket. Here is how to identify the first edition, first printing the collectible and desirable edition. Make offer carrie, stephen king, first doubleday edition. True first edition with all requisite points present. Stephen king was born in portland, maine in 1947, the second son of donald and nellie ruth pillsbury king. Stephen king 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay. First scribner hardcover edition november 2011 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on cp.
Raptis rare books maintains an extensive collection of rare and firstedition books from a variety of authors and publishers. Though a book club edition, appears on first sight to. Since 1974 this novel is one of kings best known and classic works. First edition copies state first edition on the page and the number sequence will be 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3. Genuine, original, and authentic, this great book from 1974 has all the correct 1st1st. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to. Octavo, original illustrated glossy boards, original. This book also has an epilogue, which is very interesting. Though a book club edition, appears on first sight to be identical to the original first printing with same wrapper and graphics etc.
First american edition, first impression doubleday, 1974. Stephen king first edition books products for sale ebay. It is a hardcover book that still has its original dust jacket. First edition criteria and points to identify carrie by. Stephen king published his very scary first novel, carrie, in 1974. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Stephen king carrie first edition with p6 code, clamshell box. Information is scarce, but this evidence points to an early printing in the mid singledigits, possibly 5th.
King was a struggling teacher when his wife tabitha pulled this gem out of the rubbish bin and sent it in to publishers. Navigate through our full selection of first editions. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. Rare first edition of the novel that launched kings phenomenal career, inscribed by the author, for larrybe well, stephen king. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 253 pages and is available in paperback format. But when she finds out she has telekinetic powers, she figures out that they can help her be liked, and out from under her mothers oppressive reign. The main characters of this fiction, fantasy story are carrie. Stephen king carrie 1974 first edition ex condition. First edition of the 40th anniversary edition of the authors first book. But first, carrie was off to a clandestine meeting with charlotte benson robin mcleavy, a russian agent posing as a highend d. Thats because the story of carrie, her extraordinary telekinetic powers, and her violent rampage of revenge introduced a fresh and distinctive new voice in american fiction stephen king. This video highlights investment rarities inc first edition copy of stephen kings novel carrie released in 1974, part of the treasures of the 20th century o. Several booksellers are advertising first editions of carrie that are later printings. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
One of my great finds this weekend at my local librarys enormous book sale was a first edition paperback copy of stephen king s famous debut novel, carrie. Publishers original maroon cloth with gilt lettering to spine. The first edition of this classic stephen king book. Kings first 5 books with doubleday were all printed in that smaller format which are the same sizes as book club editions. Get the best deals on stephen king first edition books when you shop the. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. Signed inscription by king dated 24 september 1980 to a mystery book. This is very nice 1974 stephen king book titled carrie.
This dark tale introduces the reader to carrie white, a social outcast in her highschool, menaced by bullies while at school, and her religious nut of a mother at home. The first edition of the novel was published in april 5th 1974, and was written by stephen king. Stephen king carrie in antiquarian and collectable books. First edition on page and p6 to gutter of page 199. You can search for first editions of carrie on, and these links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions.
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