King has come out with another book, you mostly tend to think it is yet another story that is going to scare the pants off you. A novel hardcover bargain price, november 11, 2014. I was surprised it was so short for a stephen king, nevertheless it was an enjoyable read. During the chat king stated that he was halfway through writing his next novel, revival. Stephen king s splendid new novel, revival, offers the atavistic pleasure of drawing closer to a campfire in the dark to hear a tale recounted by someone who knows. Revival is a book that only stephen king could write. Dont know if it is 1st or 2d edition or even signed. Revival, king s 55th novel, introduces a fellow solitary genius, the rev. Letterpress publications publisher of fine collectible books.
Revival by stephen king overdrive rakuten overdrive. This is a book club edition copy in good condition, without any. Mercedes, veteran yarn spinner king continues to point out the unspeakably spooky weirdness that lies on the fringes of ordinary life. Mercedes an edgar award winner for best novel, doctor sleep, and under the dome. Revival by stephen king meet your next favorite book. Revival is a novel by american writer stephen king, published on november 11, 2014 by scribner. Im going to have to subscribe to cbs access sooner or later. The dust cover has wear and tear, but still holds its shape see pictures. The young reverend charles jacobs and his beautiful wife brought new life to the local church and captivated their congregation. Though that is an option, its probably not your best choice.
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. 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 hotels past are revealed, and the hotel itself. Fifth business is a storytelling term referring to a significant character outside the usual framework, someone who isnt the hero or heroine, the best friend, or the villain. Charles jacobs, a frankensteinlike mad scientist who sets out to decipher the secret of the universe. Revival by stephen king first edition book see all titles by stephen king. Its the idea that if you try to bring someone back from the dead you still. I wanted to try him again a few months ago and revival seemed like the type of thing id like. His recent work includes the short story collection the bazaar of bad dreams, finders keepers, mr. If you already have a written offer from another bookstore, include it and i will beat it by 10% if you have an asking price in mind please include it with your email.
Stephen king the shining 1977 hardcover book with original dust jacket. Charles jacobs, a frankensteinlike mad scientist who sets out to decipher the secret of the universe and. Revival first edition signed stephen king bauman rare. Here is the list of stephen kings books were reading as part of stephen king. It was collected in 1985 in the hardcover omnibus the bachman books. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Jacket has the same artwork as the original trade edition. The book has some marks on the outside of the back cover and the dust cover is beat up some as seen in the pictures. Its becoming a christmas and new year tradition for me to read a stephen king chunky book over the holiday period. Dec 15, 2016 king s work has seen something of a cinematic revival this year, with the remake of it coming next year, as well as the highly anticipated dark tower novie. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. The shining by stephen king 1977, 1st edition, book club edition.
His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king. Master of horror stephen king sure knows how to make an impression and not just by scaring the bejesus out of us. This information is provided because often, book club editions of books tend to be smaller than. First published in 1977, the shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of stephen king.
Revival may be light on horrific detail, but the glimpse its author gives of the darkness behind the veil is black indeed. However, it doesnt make the ranks of a 5star read because it was too much of a slowburner for me. The shining by stephen king used books and rare books. Revival, his 55th novel, is a relentless pageturner that grabs hold and only loses its grip at the big climax before. I found most of revival incredibly boring and tedious to get through. Nov 23, 2014 revival, kings 55th novel, introduces a fellow solitary genius, the rev. No remainder marks, former owner writing or bookplates. Apr 19, 2015 stephen king is a wellknown author, prolifically writing horror stories, suspense and fantasy novels.
This was published in 2000 and says biokofthemonthclub at the bottom of the title page so im not sure if it belongs here or not. A 1977 book club edition of the shining by stephen king. The reason they arent worth more money is because the true first editions had a limited print run while book club editions have a larger print run thats why there are so many out there. Whatever energy stephen king has tapped into, it is working. The novel was officially announced on february 12, 2014. A beautiful book in fantastic dust jacket, no flaws, like new. Appears to have had some water damage to dust jacket and front and back end pages.
Revival does not gift the reader with an overly happy ending. First book club edition, published by doubleday, gutter code r52. Debate club dream casting geek school important toy news indie. Nov 10, 2014 stephen kings splendid new novel, revival, offers the atavistic pleasure of drawing closer to a campfire in the dark to hear a tale recounted by someone who knows exactly how to make. Stephen king collector info on rare stephen king books. First edition, signed on the title page by stephen king. Jamie morton, the narrator of stephen kings latest novel, frequently refers to the reverend charles jacobs as my old fifth business. The shining by stephen king 1977, 1st edition, book club. Nov 11, 2014 the green mile simon and schuster the green mile is not only one of kings most spiritually resonant books, it nearly crosses over into overtly religious territory in this serial novel well adapted by frank darabont in the movie with tom hanks, john coffey, initials and all, is an obvious allegorical standin for jesus christ and a commentary on humanitys penchant for crucifying its. The ratings were mediocre, but all the books i read by him and didnt like were some of his best, so i figured fuck ratings if i was going to pick up another book. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king revisited. Ive only read two other king books but after reading this,my opinion of the other two has completely gone up. Think of two central meanings of the titlea religious awakening and bringing someone back to lifeand youll have kings latest in a nuthouse. King explains the term in the opening pages of revival.
Shipped with usps media mail, packaged neatly and securely with bubble. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king. A tale of religion and addiction in a small new england town, described in the new york times as pure stephen king reading revival is experiencing a master storyteller having the time of his life. More terrifying than the atheistic vision of a purely material world in which we are only bodies that have no afterlife say like true detectives rustin cohles theories of humanity is the dread we find in revival.
The richard bachman books 1977 2007, various publishers. Please email me and i can give you further details. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. More than 50 books into a career as revivals dust jacket author bio tallies since carrie in 1974, stephen king still writes one page at a time like any novelist. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions. Revival limited edition revival lettered edition 20th century ghosts limited edition artwork portfolios. Netflix is also set to release geralds game, so boones adaptations will fit in nicely, whenever they might arrive, that is. Revival by stephen king kings 66th book published 11112014. The 500 copy offering comes complete with deluxe binding, slipcase, illustrated endpapers and more. The long walk is a novel by american writer stephen king, published in 1979, under the pseudonym richard bachman.
Just a touch of foxing on the top forededge from dust. Here is the list of stephen king s books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along with links to the essays and other content we have posted for each book. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. One 1 the shining by stephen king 1977, doubleday book club edition with original dust cover item is in good condition, all pages are clear and the binder is still solid. Marys life was a testimony of service to the king, and. King s sixth published novel, about a little girl who can start fires with her mind, was issued as a mainstream title by viking and a slipcased, signed 725copy limited edition by phantasia press. Revival artwork portfolio limited edition revival artwork portfolio lettered edition books from other publishers. There is one exclusively stephen king membership club, the stephen king library. Nov 16, 2014 in fact, revival might better be described as having the best opening king has written. A comprehensive list of stephen kings written works. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Trussoni noted that the book is filled with cultural allusions both high and low. But there was an even more limited version, of which just 26 copies were published, in which the book was wrapped in a special aluminumcoated. We all read at one time stephen king books and maybe some of you have asked yourself how could you get this new book for free so we thought at you and we buy and upload for you guysread this book without spending any cent for it. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. You have a couple choices for joining a discount online stephen king book membership club.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revival. Revival tells the story of a heroine addict cured of addiction by an old friends use of a magical electricity, only to find sinister strings attached to his miraculous recovery. The shining by stephen king 1977, doubleday book club. A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life. Theres no real build up in this book like king has in his other books,the atmosphere never felt tense and there was no. The collector the best site for info on limited edition stephen king available at both. Revival by stephen king first edition hardcover book first edition. I read a couple books by stephen king a while ago but none of them grabbed me. His novel 112263a recent hulu original television series eventwas named a top ten book. Mercedes, veteran yarn spinner king continues to point out the unspeakably spooky weirdness that lies on the fringes of ordinary life think of two central meanings of the titlea religious awakening and bringing someone back to lifeand youll have king. Fahrenheit 451 by ray bradbury suntup editions dracula transylvania edition amaranthine books. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Hey book lovers we have a new free ebook for you, this time is revival a novel by stephen king free download. Choose from over 50,000 books from the premier collectible book site.
It focusses on the life a young man called jamie, and his turbulent relationship with a man who used to be his pastor. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Light handling over the years but overall a very well presented stephen king signed edition. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included. This is the tradesize bce, not the smaller format edition. The novel was first mentioned by king on june 20, 20, while doing a video chat with fans as part of promoting the upcoming under the dome tv series. New to pocket books stephen king backlistthe short story collection containing the story dolans cadillac, soon to be released as a feature film starring christian slater and wes. Author signed presentation for kathy all best wishes, stephen king 11180. Wave 2 offers huge discounts and even a collectors stephen king mystery box that includes an item book. The popular stephen king mystery boxes are back and better than ever. The new minister came to harlow, maine, when jamie morton was a boy doing battle with his toy army men on the front lawn. Jacobs obtains the proof hed spent his life seeking, and that truth destroys him. Here is a great guide compiled by bev vincent for identifying stephen king first editions.
This is a comprehensive guide to stephen king first editions. Mercedes an edgar award winner for best novel, and shortlisted for the cwa gold dagger award. Take a look around for great deals of your favorite stephen king books. This book was written by stephen king, and published by doubleday and company inc, garden city, new york, 1977. Mr king once said in his classic it, dont f with the infinite and this moral also holds well if it is applied to the contents of revival. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers.
Nov 25, 2014 the king of horror is at it again with yet another page turner destined to keep you jumping at shadows and afraid to close your eyes. An excerpt was included at the end of the paperback edition of king. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of. Peele brought back the twilight zone and joshua boones version of king s the stand is due in 2020. Stephen king first edition book revival now available. Yes, is interested certain rare stephen king books and will offer prices competitive to any bookstore.
The 10 most spiritual stephen king books pop mythology. But there was an even more limited version, of which just 26 copies were published, in which the book. Stephen king the shining book club edition description postively a musthave for the serious stephen king collector. His recent work includes sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, the short story collection the bazaar of bad dreams, the bill hodges trilogy end of watch, finders keepers, and mr. Nov 07, 2014 revival may be light on horrific detail, but the glimpse its author gives of the darkness behind the veil is black indeed. Stephen king now apologizing for the stand, talks his fictional quarantine picks. Nov 10, 2016 revival is a superb and chilling tale by the masterful author steven king. It was fairly early in kings career that limited editions of his books began to. Limit 2 per customerhousehold of each mystery box type preorder shipping etas listed below available for a limitedtime only. Stephen kings revival movie adaptation to star russell crowe.
Revival is basically king s attempt at something like the reanimator, which was just lovecrafts take on frankenstein. A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the. Hardcover audiobook ebook first edition release date. Sep 10, 2015 revival by name, its also revival by nature. In a small new england town, over half a century ago, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. Centipede press deluxe edition of stephen kings salems lot. The king of horror is at it again with yet another page turner destined to keep you jumping at shadows and afraid to close your eyes. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.