“THE MAN IN BLACK FLED ACROSS THE DESERT,AND THE GUNSLINGER FOLLOWED”

KING, Stephen. Dark Tower, Books I – VII (complete set). West Kingston, Rhode Island and Hampton Falls, New Hampshire / London, 1982-2012. Together, thirteen volumes.

Signed limited first editions, issued simultaneously with the first trade editions, of all seven titles in Stephen King’s masterful Dark Tower series, as well as the signed limited deluxe first editions of the companion volumes The Little Sisters of Eluria and The Wind Through the Keyhole and the English Collector's Edition of The Wind Through the Keyhole, each book with full-page color illustrations and each signed by King and the illustrator. $28,000.

FIRST EDITION OF THE SHINING, INSCRIBED AND INITIALED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Shining. Garden City, 1977.

First edition of King's third novel, "a masterwork, a bold product of an original vision," a presentation/association copy from the collection of Richard "Dick" Fawcett, founder of the August Derleth Society, boldly inscribed by King with his address, "Stephen King Box 238 Center Lovell, ME, 04016," along with another inscription initialed by him on the same page, "Nice to meet you, by the way… S.K./." $7500.

“THE MAN IN BLACK FLED ACROSS THE DESERT,AND THE GUNSLINGER FOLLOWED”

KING, Stephen. Dark Tower, Books I – VII (complete set). West Kingston, Rhode Island and Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, 1982-2004. Together, seven volumes. First trade editions of all seven books in Stephen King's Dark Tower series, including the scarce first book, issued in a first printing of only 10,000 copies. Each book with full-page color illustrations. $7000.

"WELCOME TO THE WEIRD, WEIRD WEST!": GUNSLINGER INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Dark Tower: The Gunslinger. West Kingston, Rhode Island, 1982.

First trade edition, issued simultaneously with a signed limited edition, of the first book in King's epic Dark Tower series, a presentation/association copy from the collection of Richard "Dick" Fawcett, founder of the August Derleth Society, boldly inscribed by King on the half title in the year of publication, "For Dick, Welcome to the weird, weird west! Stephen King, 10/30/82," with five full-page color illustrations, color endpapers and vignettes by acclaimed fantasy artist Michael Whelan. $4800.

FIRST EDITION OF STEPHEN KING’S NIGHT SHIFT, INSCRIBED BY HIM

KING, Stephen. Night Shift. Garden City, NY, 1978.

First edition of King's first short story collection, inscribed by the author, "For Frank—Best, Stephen King, 11/1/80." $3900.

“THE PLACE WHERE YOU MADE YOUR STAND NEVER MATTERED. ONLY THAT YOU WERE THERE… AND STILL ON YOUR FEET"

KING, Stephen. Stand. Garden City, 1978.

First edition of King's Hugo-nominated epic tale of apocalyptic terror, boldly inscribed on the title page, "To Jeff and Brandi—With good wishes—Stephen King, 9/08/79." $3800.

"HOPE YOU'LL ENJOY THIS TALE OF LOVE AND HORROR BEYOND THE END OF THE WORLD…"

KING, Stephen. The Stand. Garden City, 1978.

First edition of King's Hugo-nominated epic tale of apocalyptic terror, boldly inscribed across the entire front free endpaper: "To Father Guy Thorn—Hope you'll enjoy this tale of love and horror beyond the end of the world—Best, Stephen King. 11/1/80." $3800.

INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Dark Tower: The Gunslinger. West Kingston, Rhode Island, 1982.

First trade edition, issued simultaneously with a signed limited edition, of the first book in King's epic Dark Tower series, boldly inscribed by him on the half title in the year of publication, "For Nancy—Best, Stephen King, 7/28/82," with five full-page color illustrations, color endpapers and vignettes by acclaimed fantasy artist Michael Whelan. $3500.

INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Cujo. New York, 1981.

First trade edition of "perhaps the cruelest [and] most disturbing" Stephen King novel, boldly inscribed by him in the year of publication, "For Betty—With good wishes, Stephen King 8/16/81." $2100.

INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Different Seasons. New York, 1982.

First edition of King’s collection of four novellas—“among his best written works,” featuring three stories later adapted to the screen (as The Shawshank Redemption, Apt Pupil and Stand by Me)—inscribed by the author in the year of publication, “For Mary – Hope you like these odd stories – Stephen King 7/24/82.” $2000.

FIRESTARTER, INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Firestarter. New York, 1980.

First trade edition of this horror novel about government intrusion and pyrokinetics, boldly inscribed by King in the year of publication: "For R— and B— With best, Stephen King 8/22/80." $1850.

FIRESTARTER, INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Firestarter. New York, 1980.

First trade edition of this horror novel about government intrusion and pyrokinetics, boldly inscribed by King in the year of publication: "For P—- B—-, Thanks for everything. Be well, Stephen King 9/23/80." $1850.

INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Dead Zone. New York, 1979.

First edition of King’s paranormal and political thriller, boldly inscribed by him in the year of publication: "For Tim—With good wishes—hope you like this! Stephen King. 9/9/79." $1600.

INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Misery. New York, 1987.

First trade edition of King's psychological thriller, inscribed by him on the title page with his bold flourish, "For R— Best wishes from your #1 fan—Stephen King 6/10/94." $1500.

NEEDFUL THINGS, INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Needful Things. New York, 1991.

First edition of King's critically praised "horror ride… where all hell breaks loose," boldly inscribed by him on the half title in the year of publication, "For B— Best wishes, Stephen King 10/15/91." $1500.

CHRISTINE, INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Christine. New York, 1983.

First trade edition of King's critically praised novel, boldly inscribed by him in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, "To Peter Spivak—with best, Stephen King 7/27/83." $1500.

INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Misery. New York, 1987.

First trade edition of King's psychological thriller, inscribed by him on the title page with his bold flourish, "For P— Best wishes from your #1 fan—Stephen King 7/13/94." $1500.

INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Tommyknockers. New York, 1987.

First trade edition of the novel considered "King at his best," inscribed on the half title, "To Ron—Thanks for reading my work! Stephen King, 9/3/98." $1400.

SKELETON CREW, INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Skeleton Crew. New York, 1985.

First trade edition of King's critically praised collection of stories, featuring classics such as The Raft and The Mist, boldly inscribed by him on the half title, "For R— Best, Stephen King 10/6/89." $1400.

INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Tommyknockers. New York, 1987.

First trade edition of the novel considered "King at his best," boldly inscribed on the title page by him, "For K— H— With best wishes…and watch out for the Tommyknocker Man! Stephen King, 7/25/94." $1400.

THE DARK HALF, INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Dark Half. New York, 1989.

First American edition, issued only days after the English edition, of King's "wonderfully frightening" novel, inscribed on the title page by him, "To T— With best wishes, Stephen King 3/21/92." $1350.

INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Dolores Claiborne. New York, 1993.

First edition of King's critically praised novel, inscribed by him, "For P—- W—- with good wishes from Brother Bob… and me… Stephen King, 12/15/92." $1350.

"YOU SAID, 'IT'S DARK IN HERE. LET ME OUT'"

KING, Stephen. Dolan's Cadillac. Northridge, California, 1989.

Signed limited first edition of this popular Stephen King short story, one of only 724 copies (out of a total edition of 1000) signed on the half title by King and bound in half cloth with Cadillac-printed boards. $1200.

SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. New York, 2004.

First trade edition of this pop-up book, signed by Stephen King in gold ink on the cover. $1100.

SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Duma Key. New York, 2008.

First edition, signed on the title page by Stephen King. $850.

SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Under the Dome. New York, 2009.

First edition of this novel about a town cut off from the world by the appearance of a mysterious dome, signed on the title page by Stephen King. $850.

SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Under the Dome. New York, 2009.

First edition of this novel about a town cut off from the world by the appearance of a mysterious dome, signed on the title page by Stephen King. $850.

INSOMNIA, INSCRIBED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Insomnia. New York, 1994.

First edition, inscribed on the title page, "For F- All the best, Stephen King." $850.

SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Just After Sunset. New York, 2008. First edition of Stephen King's fifth collection of short stories, signed by him. $700.

SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. From a Buick 8. New York, 2002.

First trade edition of this "horror novel… that gnaws away at the very premises of the horror novel" (New York Times), signed on the title page by Stephen King. $650.

SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Doctor Sleep. New York, 2013.

First trade edition, issued the same year as a limited edition, of King's terrifying sequel to The Shining, boldly signed on the title page by him, a splendid copy in the original dust jacket. $650.

SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING

KING, Stephen. Doctor Sleep. New York, 2013.

First trade edition, issued the same year as a limited edition, of King's terrifying sequel to The Shining, boldly signed on the title page by him, a splendid copy in the original dust jacket. $650.

"GRIEF IS LIKE A DRUNKEN HOUSE GUEST, ALWAYS COMING BACK FOR ONE MORE GOODBYE HUG"

KING, Stephen. Bag of Bones. London, 1998.

First English edition of “one of King’s most accomplished novels,” number 995 of 2000 copies signed by him on a bookplate affixed to the half title. $450.

"THERE'S A REASON CELL RHYMES WITH HELL"

KING, Stephen. Cell. New York, 2006. First edition of King's terrifying tale of social breakdown delivered through the medium of cellphones, signed by him. $450.

"PURE STEPHEN KING"

KING, Stephen. Revival. New York, 2014.

First edition of King's "haunting… spectacular coming-of-age tale," a fine copy in the original dust jacket and slipcase. $275.