Thinner, the old gypsy man with the rotting nose whispers to william halleck as halleck and his wife, heidi, come out of the courthouse. It is considered a book club edition rather than a true limited edition or gift edition. Thinner by richard bachman 1984 hcdj book club edition stephen king. Home stephen king collector guides stephen king novels first edition identification guide stephen king novels first edition identification guide use the search to the right to search for title, publication date, publisher, etc. Debate club dream casting geek school important toy news. The first edition of this work was published in 1897 by archibald constable and company, winchester. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Book club editions are sometimes thinner and always taller usually a quarter of an inch than first editions. This was the first bachman book to be printed as a hardback. Later printing trade edition dust jackets will often have a different price from what is found in the table. Thinner by richard bachmanstephen king 1984, hardcover, book club. Thinner by richard bachman 1984, hardcover for sale online. Most book collectors steer clear of them with a few exceptions. Book clubs frequently neglect to remove edition indicators from the plates before printing their copies.
If you do not fall into any or all of these categories, the i recommend you give exploring them some honest thought. If you just want the book to read it, a book club copy is fine. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. Just that one word, sent on the wafting, cloying sweetness of his breath. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history. Ive actually seen the movie thinner several times and i was shocked by how faithful to the book that movie is. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide. Since it was founded in 1926, the book of the month club has been incredibly popular. Hughes, one of the mostrespected and bestselling cookbook authors in the us on healthrelated topics, offers up the first and only book that will help you watch or lose weight by cooking with an electric pressure cooker.
The dust jacket has book club edition printed on the inside front flap, and the price is absent first editions may be price clipped if they were given as gifts. Jul 27, 2008 a book club edition means that its the same book overall,except there is no retail price on the cover sleeve,the cover sleeve will probaly be differenti. This image from mywingsbooks guide to bce demonstrates the subtle differences in the smaller size of hardcover bce books. Thinner by richard bachman 1984, hardcover for sale online ebay. True first edition identification of thinner by richard.
Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify. The first edition binding of to kill a mockingbird on the top with its green spine is very different than the book club edition below it with a black spine. Comparing the 1st printing 1st edition of the chamber of secrets to the book club harry potter and the chamber of secrets. To kill a mockingbird by harper lee first edition points. Learn the impact a book value or the pricetobook pb ratio on a business and if low book value is a good investment. Book club edition does that mean that book has no value. So, you have just entered the world of book collecting, and have probably.
Book geeks and bookniks whats the difference between a. This title may be the most complicated for the investor as this is the only title in which the first edition book was published with 3 versions of the first edition dust jacket. Thinner by richard bachman, first edition abebooks. Both books have the 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 number lines. 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. About the book billy halleck commits vehicular homicide when his lack of attention to driving results in the death of an old lady on the street. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Obviously richard bachman is stephen king but ive heard the bachman novels have a different feel to them. A third impression of the hardback book printed by book club associates in 1985. Book club editions for the most part see the end of this writeup for the exceptions are not of collectible value and cause a lot of confusion for many book collectors. Thinner by richard bachmanstephen king 1984 first edition. But unsigned first printings are extremely valuable as well. In most cases, books released through book ofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. It was the last novel king released under the richard bachman pseudonym until the release of the regulators in 1996, and the last released prior to bachman being outed as.
Jun 25, 2019 learn the impact a book value or the priceto book pb ratio on a business and if low book value is a good investment. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. First edition points to identify to kill a mockingbird by. May 18, 2011 opinionsofawolf leave a comment go to comments. To find the market value for this book, click on the prefilled ebay, abebooks, or biblio links to the right and look for comparable listings that have all of these first edition points. Some of the master of horrors most soughtafter books go for big, big money. Signed first printings of the first edition command the highest value. A hardcover book published in 1958 by viking isnt the same as a reprint published by penguin in 1963. If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition.
So collectors must track down identifying marks for the first trade edition and compare it to the book club edition. Thinner is my first richard bachman novel but from what ive heard thinner is the most like a stephen king novel. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. Abook club editionmeans that its the same book overall,except there is no retail price on the cover sleeve,the cover sleeve will probaly be differenti.
Dracula first edition by bram stoker justcollecting. First edition copies will say first printing, november 1984 and have the line 123456789 on the page. A book club edition is quite often of smaller size and printed on lower quality paper than the regular trade edition. To kill a mockingbird book won the pulitzer prize for fiction. Thinner by stephen king 1984, hardcover for sale online. Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market. Harry potter book collecting the chamber of secrets 1st. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books.
Only the books that do not have those words are the ones that would have value. Thinner in an instant cookbook revised and expanded. How much is a 1965,1st edition in cold blood, book of the. Thinner is a 1984 novel by stephen king, published under his pseudonym richard bachman. Nov 19, 1984 thinner is my first richard bachman novel but from what ive heard thinner is the most like a stephen king novel. Stephen king novels first edition identification guide use the search to the right to search for title, publication date, publisher, etc title and cover.
And before halleck can jerk away, the old gypsy reaches out and caresses his cheek with one twisted finger. Heres an article on the subject if youre really interested. You know that first edition printings describe a book that is likely to be worth more than a second. The old man and the sea book won the pulitzer prize for fiction. There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition.
Kill mockingbird book club edition by lee harper abebooks. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. Written during stokers time as business manager of the lyceum theatre, the novel was written to supplement his income. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Sadly to disappoint, but this was not my favourite, possibly because i had just read11,22,63 and thoroughly loved that book, that this one was a disappointment in comparison. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide. I have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Book club edition dust jackets are easily identified because they do not have a price marked inside the front cover. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. A book about gypsy curses could easily slide into racist territory, but in fact thinner actually criticizes the treatment the gypsies have received in the united states over the years, in spite of them not always being the most sympathetic. A book club copy will always be a book club copy, even though it states first edition. Other first edition points for books by harper lee include.
How you can tell the difference between a first edition, first printing, and a book club edition of a collectible book and why it matters. Jan 18, 2011 comparing the 1st printing 1st edition of the chamber of secrets to the book club harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Feb 12, 2008 i have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value. Feb 15, 2010 one example of a book club series that is worth collecting is the victor gollancz 1930s left book club and a prize item in my library is george orwells the road to wigan pier. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade. First edition points to identify the old man and the sea.
No returns, but backed by ebay money back guarantee. Oct 30, 2019 gift edition released by quality book club after first edition was released. Thinner by stephen king 1984, hardcover for sale online ebay. I bought this book on the recommendation of a friend, as this is their favourite stephen king book and i love stephen king books. Collecting book club editions book collectors librarything. Apr 08, 2012 i have the following book series are they worth anything. Thinner by richard bachman stephen king 1984, hardcover. The dust jacket may be made of thinner or uncoated paper. Thinner in an instant cookbook revised and expanded edition. Many paperback originals pbos exist in hardcover only in a book club edition. Thriller by stephen king using the pseudonym richard bachman.
There may be other subtle differences in the jacket design. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. These books were usually limp covers in a sturdy orange fabric. It was the last novel king released under the richard bachman pseudonym until the release of the regulators in 1996, and the last released prior to bachman being outed as being stephen kings pseudonym. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The ratio is a staple for value investors, but does it deserve all the fanfare.
I know you have said that may mean it is a book club edition but the book cover price is there and correct and the book is not significantly smaller. A book club edition bce or book of the month club edition. Succinct overview of the differentiating traits between first editions and book club editions of thinner by richard bachman, stephen king. Thinner by richard bachman aka stephen king 1st edition later print hb no dj. I have the following book series are they worth anything. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. Thinnerbook club edition richard bachmanstephen king on. To kill a mockingbird book club edition harper lee author photo by truman capote by harper lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Second printings are very rare and have high value. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade editions.