"First Edition" stated on the page. I'll get myself in trouble here! Additional images are available upon request. Number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. The largest Stephen King Fan Community on Reddit! Plaza & Jans xitos. The Tommyknockers - November 1987 The Dark Half - November 1989 The 1990s The Stand: The Complete & Uncut Edition- May 1990 The Stand The Stand Okay so there is probably going to be some debate here. The Tommyknockers. Lettering of "Stephen" fragmentary. 1987. Published by Copy 929 - sold. As Bobbi dies, she telepathically screams and alerts the townspeople, who then swarm to her home, intent on killing Gard for fear that he intends to harm the ship. Book. ", Wrappers. Plot [ edit] First edition, with permissions to come underneath full number line on copyright page. Dust Jacket price of $19.95. Gard enters the ship, near death after his struggle with the townspeople. Thanks, Wild Kratts Tortuga Playset Base Station Turtle Case Playset No Figures Pls Read (#165894833916). The book tends to rank low when compared against King's other works. VintageBookworms (2,305) $41.21 FREE shipping The Tommyknockers - Stephen King - First Edition, First Printing - 1987 Putnam Publishing ThisCharmingManCave (495) $39.00 683 Seiten 3455019021 Sprache: Deutsch gebunden, Ecken/Kanten bestossen, Einband abgerieben, fleckig und verkratzt, schiefgelesen, Buchkrper fleckig, Seiten leicht vergilbt, mittlerer Zustand. Slight edge wear & corner creasing. Pages fine, sharp. Book is like new; clean and crisp. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Plaza & Jans, Bright and clean copy. While maintaining a horror style, the novel is an excursion into the realm of science fiction for King, as the residents of the Maine town of Haven gradually fall under the influence of a mysterious object buried in the woods. Signed by Stephen King in black felt-tip at title page: "Stephen King". Published by the first 500,000 print run were made with the "Permissions to Come" line under the number line, and a later 500,000 were ran after the permissions had been acquired. I love King but this story somehow managed to disappoint me.it took so long to get going and then when it did - I already was disinterested. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Gard is also an alcoholic and is prone to binges that result in violent outbursts followed by lengthy blackouts. 1988, ISBN10: 3455019021ISBN13: 9783455019025, Seller: Condition: Sehr gut. Amazon has encountered an error. Seller: Quarter-bound in black on green boards; lettered in gilt on the spine; green 1987. "First published in 1991 by Viking Penguin" and number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Printed in the USA. Stephen King - Salems Lot 3rd state 1975Stephen King - Salems Lot 3rd state 1975 - First edition Dust Jacket identification points. First Edition, Used - Softcover Signed by Author. No Jacket. Insured post. Please see images. 1 Edicin. 1987, ISBN10: 0399133143ISBN13: 9780399133145. Seller: Putnum, United States, Signed by Author(s). Edition: First Edition, First Impression. See also: The Tommyknockers: 1/3 Read more Excerpts fine in a fine dust jacket 1987, 2nd state. Cartone Con Sobrecubierta ; 704 P; 22x15. Dust jacket lightly rubbed, price clipped. Brodart protected DJ Note: 1st Edition Edition details: 1 in number line. foxing on the pages. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, U.S.A. Hard Cover. ", Boards. Lightly rubbed on the corners of the dustjacket; price intact; no interior markings. Condition: Near Fine. "First Edition" stated on the page and date code "P6" on the gutter of page 199. editor Stephanie Leonard: "Dear Lenny, Here's the latest issue. First edition of The Tommyknockers by Stephen King, in first state dust jacket. It was fun and somewhat fast paced to read, bit I had to slow down or Mr. King slowed me down to read the details and the batteries and some of the towns folk. For provenance-laid-in is photocopied letter from King's office in the early 90's verifying that seller had obtained 8 King signatures to date (over their limit). Very shortly afterward, agents from the FBI, CIA, and "The Shop" invade Haven and take as many of the Havenites as possible (killing nearly a quarter of the survivors), along with a few of the devices created by the altered people of Haven. The two main protagonists are introduced with real depth - both are ostensibly fascinating and deeply flawed. Signet 451-W7645 ($1.50) "First Printing, September 1997" on the page and has a number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. "First published in 1994 by Viking Penguin" and number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. of the Tommyknocker man. I read this as a child years ago and after reading recent reviews, I wondered if it was as good as I remembered. Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022. Boards. Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, Putnam Pub Group; First Edition (January 1, 1987). FOR SALE! No dust jacket unfortunately. The book was delivered earlier than advised so that was good and it was packed and protected very securely and it's cover was also protected with cellophane. Described as awful by King himself. Stephen made his first professional short story sale ("The Glass Floor") to Startling Mystery Stories in 1967. Cubierta deslucida. Fine/Fine. Search current ABEbooks.com listings for this book: click here Seller: Bobbi then begins to dig-tentatively at first, then compulsively-and is jointed by her old friend (and onetime lover), Jim Gardener. Would make a wonderful special gift for a Stephen King collector. BEAUTIFULLY SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING without inscription or personalization. King dedicated his 1989 book The Dark Half, about a pseudonym turning on a writer, to the deceased Richard Bachman, and in 1996, when the Stephen King novel Desperation was released, the companion novel The Regulators carried the Bachman byline. 1st Edition, 1st Printing! Dust Jacket price of $18.95. Bibliomania, Molins De Rei, Spain, Used - Hardcover No rips or tears. The Tommyknockers has something of a reputation as a drug-addled mess. That being said, there are some good moments in it and it did keep me interested the whole way through, so perhaps two stars is a little harsh. 1993, Seller: Hardcover. However, compared to King's other works, I think The Tommyknockers is well below par. *Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Wonder Book, Frederick, U.S.A. Association Member: 1987. G. P. Putnam's Sons, Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Putnam, USA, Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. ", First published in 1984 by Viking Penguin Inc. on the page with no references to subsequent printings. The tale of a small Maine town that finds its residents corrupted by a . He has also received awards for his contribution to literature for his entire bibliography, such as the 2004 World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement and the 2007 Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Hardcover. The First Edition offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books. but the first wave of these books (Shining, Doctor Sleep, Salem's Lot) all have super generic boring covers Reply . Condition: Near Fine. Metaphors for the stranglehold of addiction can be found throughout the book. rareandsigned, LEEDS, United Kingdom, First Edition I read this some years ago and recently realised it's one of his best stories. Seller: Published by 1989, Seller: Sold. First Edition Lo bueno: La historia es muy interesante. The first issue dust jacket has a price of $12.95 on the front flap, and a 35-line quote from the book on the back. Boards. IOBA, Used - Hardcover Signed by Author. Literatura inglesa. "Late last night and the night before, Tommyknockers, Tommyknockers, knocking at the door. A wonderful story from the master, a shift towards science fiction/alien themed fiction that he later explored to great effect in Dreamcatcher. Dust Jacket price of $18.95. "First Edition" stated on the page and date code "Q37" on the gutter of page 439. Signed and numbered by Stephen King and Michael Whelan. Features: Dust Jacket, Ex-Library. Joseph M Zunno, ROY, U.S.A. Used - Softcover mild edge wear on both book and jacket, with a small tear on the side. Dust Jacket price of $38. First Edition. He lives with his wife Tabitha King in Maine. 696/1000 on the limitation page. ", Boards. without dedication. 1969. Auflage. Published by Signed by Author(s). Plaza y Jans, coleccin xitos, primera edicin, 1989. Dust Jacket price of $18.95, Boards. Soft cover. Book. PS Publishing Ltd, Unfortunately, The Tommyknockers is disappointing for several reasons, but I think King sums it up best with his comment that somewhere within the 1,000 or so pages is a good novel struggling to get out. Some handling wear and natural yellowing over the years as often seen on these first issues. There are a few nods to classic sci-fi B-movie's which don't really fit. 1st Edition/1st Printing (complete number line). 1989. Dust jacket in great shape. An alternate explanation was that publishing standards at the time allowed only a single book a year. , 1989. Carrie was Kings fourth novel, but it was the first to be published. Seller: (B) Trade edition. Alcan Libros, Madrid, Spain. Signed by Stephen King on title page (flat signed, no inscription). Condition: Fine. Please try again. The story was set in 1987. First Edition. Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, U.S.A. Used - Hardcover I can't believe I hadn't read it! Tommyknockers (The) Drawing of the Three LATER Dreamcatcher Lisey's Story Umney's Last Case Duma Key Long Walk (The) Under the Dome Elevation Misery Waste Lands (The) End of Watch Mr. Mercedes Wind Through the Keyhole (The) Everything's Eventual Wizard & Glass Eyes of the . First Edition, First Printing (Full Number Line). Condition: Near Fine. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks, Also find "First Printing, May, 1982" stated on page and number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. Gallery of First state Dust Jackets of Kings works. Condition: Very Good+. . Stephen King, The Tommyknockers Signed First Edition. Copy 926 - sold. First Edition / First Printing. Condition: Bien. Condition: Fine. G. P. Putnam's Sons, NY, He picked up the name from the hard rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, of which he is a fan. Published by G.P. Ever since the success of Carrie, the cinematic rights to the. That was the last one I wrote before I cleaned up my act", adding he believes it could be a good book if it was rewritten to about half its original length. First Edition. Add to Cart Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown. VERY GOOD+. Dust Jacket price of $24.95. FormatPaperback LanguageEnglish PublisherPenguin Publishing Group Publication DateNov. Free shipping for many products! first edition hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ann Becker, Houston, U.S.A. Used - Hardcover The Tommyknockers. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.6". Dust Jacket price of $27.50. In 2003, the National Book Foundation awarded him the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. So I bought it again and don't regret it. (Extra shipping costs will apply). Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in green. The idea behind this was to test whether he could replicate his success again and to allay his fears that his popularity was an accident. First Edition, First impression A very good signed copy with a near fine condition original jacket. Traduccin de: The tommyknockers . Seller: The Tommyknockers is a 1993 television miniseries based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Stephen King. As this book has technology at the heart of the tale, it was interesting to consider what high-tech was considered to be 32 years ago. Dust Jacket price of $22.95. King co-wrote the bestselling novel Sleeping Beauties with his son Owen King, and many of King's books have been turned into celebrated films and television series including The Shawshank Redemption, Gerald's Game and It. Hodder & Stoughton, Condition: Near Fine. Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Condition: 2 Mano. This is my second time reading this book. BOOK: NEAR FINE. Browse through our inventory, discuss a specific book or consign your inventory. First combined edition. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. ", Boards. ", First published in 1979 by The Viking Press is stated on the page with no references to subsequent printings. Stephen King boldly signed the book in black ink on the title page, ?Stephen King? I spent several sessions trying to calculate the diameter of the buried object but failed since SK didn't give enough details. Hardcover. 850 pages. "First published in 1996 by Viking Penguin" and number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Please use a different way to share. Signet 451-E9668 ($2.25). Signet 451-AE1508 ($2.50). Signed by Stephen King to lower border at page 7: "Be well, Stephen King". Dust Jacket price of $23.50. Published by I have a special cold spot in my heart for it! After his mothers death, King and his family moved to Boulder, Colorado, where King wrote The Shining (published 1977). RMABA, Book The Tommyknockers (Audio Download): Stephen King, Edward Herrmann, Hodder & Stoughton: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals by Stephen King. Rare near fine signed and certified first printing of a Stephen King original in first state wrapper. Wizard and Glass is Stephen King at his very best. Size: 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Signed. ", Boards. The Tommyknockers (558 pages - 1987) Publisher: Putnam First Edition: 500,000 1st Edition Cover A first edition of 500,000 copies. Condition: 2 Mano. A scarce signed copy of King s first foray into science-fiction. "First edition" stated on page with no additional printing. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks. ", Boards. Condition: Excellent. Plaza & Jans xitos. Id rank this in the top 10 of King books whether the critics agree or not. Published by Putnam, 1987. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, No Jacket. Looks terrific with a new mylar cover added to dust jacket. Hackney, London Stephen King 'The Tommyknockers' Blue cloth Hardback 1988 UK Edition Second Reprint Title: The Tommyknockers Publisher: Guild Publishing Publication Date: 1988 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Very Good, super tidy example [no D/J] Col 7 16 days ago 3 Night Shift by Stephen King (UK Paperback, 1983) - RARE edition Hackney, London true1stbooks, Portland, U.S.A. Hardcover. Antiquariat Liber Antiqua, Krems an der Donau, Austria. tapa dura. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Type: Novel. 695 p. Encuadernacin en tapa dura de editorial. 1987. (B) Publisher decided the price was to high and clipped the dust jacket and decreasing the price to $7.95, this version still has the Father Cody mistake. First Edition. It begins with nothing more frightening than a nursery rhyme; yet in Stephen King's hands it becomes an unforgettable parable of dread, a threat drags the practical inhabitants of a New England village into hell worse than their own most horrible nightmaresand yours. Condition: Near Fine. I want to go out, don't know if I can, 'cause I'm so afraid of the Tommyknocker man. Published by Hodder & Stoughton Dust Jacket: Two Dust Jackets one in near fine condition, the other very good with some signs of wear, unclipped. Novela. Light wear. 850 pages. Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023. Condition: Very Good. 1987, ISBN10: 0399133143ISBN13: 9780399133145. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. I got this bookin September and it took me a month and a half to read it. Signed by Author. ", Wrappers. The Tommyknockers [Signed First Printing] by King, Stephen Used Fine Hardcover Signed first Condition Fine/Very Good ISBN 10 0399133143 ISBN 13 9780399133145 Seller BiblioStax Seller rating : Rapid River, Michigan, United States 30-Day Return Guarantee Payment Methods Accepted Visa Mastercard American Express Discover PayPal may require extra postage. Dust Jacket price of $16.95. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, The Tommyknockers by Stephen King, Hardcover, First Edition/1st Printing, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, about earning points with eBay Mastercard, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. Seller: Published by Dust Jacket price of $45.00. 1994, ISBN10: 0451156609ISBN13: 9780451156600. 1,250 slipcased copies numbered, and signed by Stephen King and Ned Dameron. Seller: Shipped and arrived very quickly. Tell us what you're looking for and once a match is found, we'll inform you by e-mail. It's the novel that King wrote before finally checking himself into rehab and the one which the author himself has dismissed as a pretty rotten outing. near fine without dust jacket. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, King published a handful of short novelsRage (1977), The Long Walk (1979), Roadwork (1981), The Running Man (1982) and Thinner (1984)under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Controversial, but only for slow readers. ILAB. Era: 1980s. Certain aspects of the story just seem stupid - even for a science fiction piece - and the end more or less descends into the absurd. "First Published in 1982" on page. NOTE: NO international orders for this item. 1st Edition. Published by 2018, ISBN10: 1786363089ISBN13: 9781786363084. One of the best used books I have ever received!! First edition of The Tommyknockers by Stephen King, in first state dust jacket. 1987. I got this bookin September and it took me a month and a half to read it. First printing with full numberline on copyright page. ILAB, Used - Hardcover He is somewhat immune to the ship's effects because of the steel plate in his head, a souvenir of a teenage skiing accident. Dust Jacket price of $28.00. Putnam's & Sons Writer Bobbi Anderson becomes obsessed with digging up something she's found buried in the woods near her home. Great gift for the collector 175637181360 From . Putnam?s Sons, Ziggurat Libros, Madrid, Spain, Used - Hardcover Copy 931 - sold. Halfway through the book and it looks like I beat the tar out, Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2014. ". Still a good read. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. The dust jacket has strong vibrant colors with no chips, no nicks, no tears, no edgewear, no stains, and no fading. Published by Signed by Author(s). 1988, ISBN10: 0340390697ISBN13: 9780340390696, Seller: SNEAB. It begins with Bobbi's discovery of the ship in the earth, a flying ship buried for millions of years, but still vibrating faintly, still humming with some sort of life. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Works discussed in this volume include Duma Key, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Under the Dome, Joyland, and Dr. Sleep. Stephen Edwin King (1947 ) is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. Encuadernacin de tapa dura. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Tommyknockers by Stephen King SIGNED 1st at the best online prices at eBay! First Edition. The Tommyknockers by King, Stephen and a great selection of related books, . 0 coins. Les meilleures offres pour 1987 Stephen King The Tommyknockers premire dition horreur G.P. Throughout the early years of his marriage, he continued to sell stories to men's magazines. Refresh your browser window to try again. While walking in the woods near the small town of Haven, Maine, Roberta "Bobbi" Anderson, a writer of Westerns, stumbles upon a metal object which turns out to be the slightest portion of an alien spacecraft, that crashed into Earth in prehistoric times. Such an original plot and developing storyline. Dust Jacket price of $22.95. True 1st edition, 1st printing. As Bobbi is almost totally overcome by the euphoria of "becoming" one with the spacecraft, Gard increasingly sees her health worsen and her sanity disappear. binding is intact. Sets the scene, characters and then spends a long time developing secondary characters from within the town and area. "First Printing, July 1979" stated on the page and number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Stephen King: Tommyknockers - 1987 1st Edition 1st Printing, Red Lettering DJ! Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. tapa dura. Condition is Very Good. ***INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING $85***. Ive read this many times over the years and it is also my wifes favourite king novel, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Quarter-bound in black on green boards; lettered in gilt on the spine; green endpapers; headband. Copy 932 - sold. Seller: 1987. Please note, this is a very heavy book and, depending where in the world you are, the shipping might be higher than normal. This state dust jacket is very rare. In 1982, King published Different Seasons, a collection of four novellas with a more serious dramatic bent than the horror fiction for which King is famous. ", Wrappers. 1. Dust Jacket has three states, priority as listed: Boards. The transformation, or "becoming," provides them with a limited form of genius which makes them very inventive but does not provide any philosophical or ethical insight into their inventions. Entdecke The TOMMYKNOCKERS, 1. DeSoto Public Library (1)Call number: Fic Kin. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. It definitely was. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona. Well worth a read for King fans. I know King himself doesnt like it and he was allegedly hopped up on cocaine the whole time he wrote it but hes wrong. Condition: Very Good. The binding is tight and square. Encuadernacin en tela con sobrecubierta, 695 pgs. Refresh your browser window to try again. James Spence Authentication label at title page and certification card with code DD61561 which may be confirmed at JSA site. He has been described as the King of Horror, a play on his surname and a reference to his high standing in pop culture. Dust Jacket price of $23.50.