First Edition. Tell us what you're looking for and once a match is found, we'll inform you by e-mail. ", Wrappers. But it's great - right from the start to the last page. King, Stephen 1947-. The collection is notable for having had three of its four novellas turned into Hollywood films: Stand by Me (1986) was adapted from the novella The Body, The Shawshank Redemption (1994) was adapted from the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and Apt Pupil (1998) was adapted from the novella of the same name. Something that gave everyone in the small town powers no human should have, turning Haven into a death trap for outsiders - and plunging the town into the depths of madness. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Tommyknockers by Stephen King, 1987, Hardcover, First Edition / 1st Printing at the best online prices at eBay! by Stephen King. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Traduccin de Edith Zilli. This state dust jacket is very rare. Seller: 1993, Seller: ", Boards. I clicked on a random book and it looks like the The Tommyknockers paperback is going for only $769 on Amazon! Free shipping for many products! 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. 558 pp. 23 cm. [SK]. 2018. Putnam 1987. 1987. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.6". 1st, 1997 Pages672 pages Edition1st Printing ISBN-139780452279179 Dimensions6.14 x 8.94 x 1.54 inches ISBN-100452279178 Shipping Weight1.77 lbs CategoriesFiction > Horror Stephen King "First published in 1987 by Viking Penguin Inc." on page. Plot [ edit] Octavo. Copy 932 - sold. 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 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). knocking at the door. $2,500 Advance Against Royalties. DeSoto Public Library (1)Call number: Fic Kin. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Green/black paperback book. Book. ABAA Also find The physical transformation of the townspeople resembles the toxic effects of ionizing radiation. Metaphors for the stranglehold of addiction can be found throughout the book. No statement of printing on the page. Stephen King.Plaza y Jans, coleccin xitos, primera edicin, 1989.Tapa dura con sobrecubierta. NOT price-clipped ($19.95 price intact). HODDER & STOUGHTON., Four of King's books topped the best-seller lists in 1987 alone: IT, THE EYES OF THE DRAGON, MISERY, and now THE TOMMYKNOCKERS. It definitely was. Id rank this in the top 10 of King books whether the critics agree or not. ", Wrappers. Search current ebay listings for this book:click here. Dark green boards w/embossed Stephen King signature, black leatherette spine wrap, gilt spine titles, light shelf wear. CARTONE. In slipcase w/ orange Dust Jacket.". Stephen King | The Tommyknockers Works / Novels The Tommyknockers Released November 1987 Available Format (s) Hardcover / Paperback / TV Miniseries / DVD Publisher G.P. Sold. Entidades extraterrestres, toques de horror, personajes complejos y bien desarrollados, y un escenario de pueblo perdido y decadente, tpico de King. 850 pages. Inscribed "For Lynn- / with best wishes / Stephen King / 12-9-95" on half title page in black ink. Sharp corners, spine straight, pages crisp. Printed in the USA. I got this bookin September and it took me a month and a half to read it. Softcover. Doubleday editor William Thompson who would eventually become Kings close friend sent a telegram to Kings house in late March or early April 1973 which read: Carrie Officially A Doubleday Book. I know King himself doesnt like it and he was allegedly hopped up on cocaine the whole time he wrote it but hes wrong. Auflage. 1987. Signed by Stephen King in black felt-tip at title page: "Stephen King". Books From California, Simi Valley, U.S.A. Used - Hardcover Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022. King has stated that he "didn't like it", commenting that "it felt kind of cheap and thrown together". Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 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. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks, Also find King's signature blindstamped at foot of top board. A scarce signed copy of King s first foray into science-fiction. Putnum, United States, Clean throughout. Hard Cover. Reimp. For sale is a 1st Edition, 1st Printing of Stephen King's The Tommyknockers, published by Putnam in 1987. Read it when it first came out. Halfway through the book and it looks like I beat the tar out, Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2014. First Edition. "First edition" stated on page with no additional printing. 1st Edition. First edition, with Permissions to Come point. First printing with full numberline and Permissions to Come statement below this. The story was set in 1987. Small tear to dust jacket. Published by Edition: First Scribner hardcover edition. The book tends to rank low when compared against King's other works. 30 day money back guarantee. The Tommyknockers Stephen King Thank you unquestionably much for downloading The Tommyknockers Stephen King.Most likely you have knowledge that, people have look numerous times for their . Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket price of $18.95. Lo bueno: La historia es muy interesante. ", First published in 1984 by Viking Penguin Inc. on the page with no references to subsequent printings. PLEASE SEE OUR ABE STORE FOR MORE HORROR TITLES. 1987, ISBN10: 0399133143ISBN13: 9780399133145. THE TOMMYKNOCKERS is not the best of the lot (MISERY is), but. Dust Jacket price of $21.85.". ", Boards. Hard Cover. 1st Edition. 1988. More photos on request. View cart for details. Siglo XX. 1988, ISBN10: 3455019021ISBN13: 9783455019025, Seller: ". First Edition, First impression A very good signed copy with a near fine condition original jacket. 23 cm. (558 pages - 1987), #at_success { font-size:30px !important; line-height:150px !important; text-align:center !important; }. Acquired from original signee who collected SK signatures versus pay while contributing to the Castle Rock newsletter. I tear through books. 3 volume version with new art by Daniele Serra. 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. The Tommyknockers by Stephen King Seller BFS Books Published 1988 Condition Fine Edition First Edition ISBN 9780340390696 Description: First edition, first impression UK hardback, 1988 Hodder & Stoughton. ", Boards. Condition: Muy bien. Boards. FormatPaperback LanguageEnglish PublisherPenguin Publishing Group Publication DateNov. I'll get myself in trouble here! "First edition" stated on page. Seller: The Tommyknockers is a 1987 science fiction novel by Stephen King. Browse through our inventory, discuss a specific book or consign your inventory. (820(73)-31"19") Plaza & Jans. Vintage Muppets Sesame Street Pillow Case ABC's Big Bird Cookie Letters 29"x20" (#165892852796), Fast shipping and in great shape!!! Includes the cover page review of The Tommyknockers, SK penned "The Triple Whammy" on 3 Friday the 13th's in 1987, an article on ABC miniseries "IT", and an another excellent essay: "The Automobile Motif: Stephen King's Most Frequent Villian". Please see images. "First Trade Printing October 1996" and number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. [4] In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, King acknowledged that the quality of his writing suffered during his period of drug use, saying "The Tommyknockers is an awful book. Guild Publishing, Seller: G.P. Boards. I read this in 2020. Seller: In 1973, Kings novel Carrie was accepted by publishing house Doubleday. Tommyknockers. Published by After exploring the ship and returning to Bobbi's home, Gard plans to kill Bobbi as he can see she is no longer human. One Plus One Studio (Jacket Design) (illustrator). Similar in many respects to 'salem's lot. Seller: I want to go out, don't know if I can, 'cause I'm so afraid of the Tommyknocker man." 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. Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, U.S.A. Association Member: Ziggurat Libros, Madrid, Spain, Used - Hardcover The spacecraft also prevents those affected by it from leaving town, provokes psychotic violence in some people, and causes the disappearance of a young boy, David Brown, who his older brother Hilly teleports to the planet referred to as Altair 4 by the Havenites. first edition hardcover. Putnam, New York, Constant readers of the author will find nuggets of other novels E.G. Line number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 on page. The First Edition offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books. THE TOMMYKNOCKERS BY Stephen King 1ST EDITION / 1ST PRINTING Hardcover + DJ 1987 - $27.57. This copy ______", (B) Trade edition. Works discussed in this volume include Duma Key, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Under the Dome, Joyland, and Dr. Sleep. Southampton Books, Southampton, U.S.A. Used - Hardcover $15.99 + $4.35 shipping. 'cause I'm so afraid There are a few genuinely unsettling moments throughout the novel, but it just doesn't seem to gel as a convincing tale. He has also written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in book collections. By: King Stephen. Under $30 in value! foxing on the pages. Bright, tight, and clean. Hardcover. Hardcover. He picked up the name from the hard rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, of which he is a fan. 100% positive feedback. Gallery of First state Dust Jackets of Kings works. "Stephen King" in gold on the cover. ", Boards. In protective mylar cover. Scribd este cel mai mare site din lume de citit social i publicare G.P. The set is housed in a Very Good+ slipcase, which has slight bumps to the corners, minor wear along the edges, and some faint rubbing to the panels. First Edition. 2003, ISBN10: 8447333175ISBN13: 9788447333172, Seller: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and five non-fiction books. See also: The Tommyknockers: 1/3 Read more Excerpts Era: 1980s. Original none price clipped dustwrapper. Dust Jacket price of $18.95. Traduccin de: The tommyknockers . Stephen King "Skeleton Crew" Scream Press 1985. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. (The best site for info on limited edition Stephen King). Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022. Creepy black with bright green jacket design, light shelf wear, moderate rub; unclipped 19.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Condition: Near Fine. 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. Encuadernacin de tapa dura. The first of these stories, The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, was initially published in five installments by The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction under the editorship of Edward L. Ferman, from 1977 to 1981. Published by but still better left alone. RBA, ESPAA, Cartone Con Sobrecubierta ; 704 P; 22x15. The Tommyknockers Audible Audiobook - Unabridged Stephen King (Author), Edward Herrmann (Narrator), Simon & Schuster Audio (Publisher) 2,511 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $10.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover $49.00 238 Used from $1.50 8 New from $35.00 85 Collectible from $7.31 Paperback Published by "First Printing, March, 1981" stated on the page and number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. 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. 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. ", Boards. Walker Flynt Books, Cumming, U.S.A. Hardcover. STEPHEN KING - Carrie und die Tommyknockers - Zwei Romane 1994 - EUR 11,42. Tommyknockers, Tommyknockers Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Signed by Stephen King to lower border at page 7: "Be well, Stephen King". Putnam's & Sons Writer Bobbi Anderson becomes obsessed with digging up something she's found buried in the woods near her home. Condition: Very Good. Signed and numbered by Stephen King and Michael Whelan. Hardcover. Signed by Stephen King on title page (flat signed, no inscription). Published by Book spine lettering has a few very light chips. 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. The family returned to western Maine in 1975, where King completed his fourth novel, The Stand (published 1978). Spafford Books (ABAC / ILAB), Regina, Canada, Association Member: Boards. I read this as a child years ago and after reading recent reviews, I wondered if it was as good as I remembered. $19.95 price on DJ flap; mylar protected. Search current ABEbooks.com listings for this book: click here Plaza & Jans, 1989, 1 edicin. Issue price of $100. ", Boards. near fine without dust jacket. (820(73)-31"19") Plaza & Jans. ", Boards. Traduccin de Edith Zilli. Throughout the early years of his marriage, he continued to sell stories to men's magazines. DJ has some light yellowing, and wear. Always a goid read, have read it many times over the years starting way back when I was a teenager. Published by Condition is Very Good. First edition with full numberline. Seller: Signet 451-E9668 ($2.25). Or it just might be that my imagination stopped working and I just couldn't fill in the blanks with enough gruesomeness. Bright and clean copy. He witnesses the transformation of the townspeople, discovers the torture and mutilation of Bobbi's dog Peter, and people being killed or worse when they pry too deeply into the strange events. "First published in 1995 by Viking Penguin" and number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. The Tommyknockers signed lettered limited edition. "First published in 1993 by Viking Penguin" and the number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on page. faint, weak. 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. Sold. Condition: Good. Simply Frugal: Waste Less, Save More, Eat Well by Harmon, Angela (Paperback) (#164475077883). Hardcover. may require extra postage. Free shipping for many products! Want to be notified about the latest news and updates? Similar in many respects to 'salem's lot. 1st Edition/1st Printing (complete number line). Putnam Publishing Group, The, New York, NY, U.S.A., The Tommyknockers (Signed 1st Printing, Not Inscribed), The Tommyknockers [Signed First Printing], The Tommyknockers [Signed First Printing with JSA Certification & Signed Castle Rock Newsletter]. Published by Dust Jacket Condition: Good. In his autobiography On Writing, King attributes the basic premise to the short story "The Colour Out of Space" by H. P. Lovecraft. Author name in gold. Size: 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. 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 . Stephen King THE TOMMYKNOCKERS 1st Edition 1st Printing Condition: -- Price: US $84.95 Buy It Now Add to cart Best Offer: Make offer Add to Watchlist Returns accepted Ships from United States Shipping: US $6.95 Economy Shipping. The ending was good and happy, but a lot of people died. ", Boards. 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 $13.95.". Serialized novel published in six parts. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Stephen King. Condition: Fine. Copy 928 - sold. DJ is torn bottom edge. The first book in the new Great Authors and Philosophy series, Stephen King and Philosophy reveals some of the deeper issues raised by King's work. One Plus One Studio (Jacket Design) (illustrator). In 2003, the National Book Foundation awarded him the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Minor wear to dj. Dust Jacket price of $23.50. 1. Something was happening to the residents of Haven, Maine. "First published in 1981 by the The Viking Press" is stated on the page with no references to subsequent printings. From . Novela. ", Boards. Published by Signet 451-AE1508 ($2.50). Two issues, no priority: (A) 12 copies reserved for the publisher, marked: "Publisher's Copy" 40 copies reserved for the author, marked: "Author's Copy" 10 copies reserved for the artist, marked: "Artist's Copy" An indeterminate number of copies called "Presentation Copies" Limited signed edition of 850 slipcased copies (800 of which were offered for sale). Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. The writer and critic Kim Newman said of the novel that King had "more or less rewritten Quatermass and the Pit",[3] a television serial from the late 1950s in which an alien spacecraft excavated in London evokes latent psychic abilities in some of the people who come near it. Seller: Amazon has encountered an error. This led to a press release heralding Bachmans deathsupposedly from cancer of the pseudonym. Condition: As New. Stephen Edwin King (1947 - ) is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. Dust Jacket price of $38. (B) Trade edition. Book. 1994, ISBN10: 0340623357ISBN13: 9780340623350, Seller: First Edition Condition: Good. Sets the scene, characters and then spends a long time developing secondary characters from within the town and area. First Edition. 558 pages. The Tommyknockers King, Stephen Published by G.P. Signed by Stephen King on the title page in black ink ?Stephen King? Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. , 1989. 1987. . Published by Stephen Edwin King (1947 ) is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. Published by Gard is also an alcoholic and is prone to binges that result in violent outbursts followed by lengthy blackouts. Les meilleures offres pour 1987 Stephen King The Tommyknockers premire dition horreur G.P. first. Serra, Daniele (illustrator). ", Wrappers. Quantity: 1 Antiquariat Liber Antiqua, Krems an der Donau, Austria. This copy is # 922 of only 1000, SIGNED by both the author Stephen King and artist J.K. Potter Inspiration I guess I was one of the few people in the United States who thought the eighties were really funny. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. In a 1987 issue of The Highway Patrolman magazine, he stated, The story seems sort of down home to me. True 1st edition, 1st printing. 1st Edition. Entidades extraterrestres, toques de horror, personajes complejos y bien desarrollados, y un escenario de pueblo perdido y decadente, tpico de King. Dust Jacket price of $16.95.". 1,250 slipcased copies numbered, and signed by Stephen King and Ned Dameron. The rear flap has slight foxing and wavyness to the upper edge. Number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on page. faint, weak. [0-399-13314-3] 1987, 1st edition, 1st impression. Related SK newsletter "Castle Rock" from November, 1987 featuring front page above the fold article: "Stephen King, Sci-Fi and The Tommyknockers". Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 2018, ISBN10: 1786363089ISBN13: 9781786363084. "Late last night and the night before, Tommyknockers, Tommyknockers, knocking at the door. 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. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Quarter-bound in black on green boards; lettered in gilt on the spine; green Condition: Good. Published by Dust jacket has price of $5.95 on the front flap. 1st . Genuine Stephen King signed book. Bergenfield, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Signet, Dust Jacket price of $8.95. 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. The Gunslinger was continued as an eight-book epic series called The Dark Tower, whose books King wrote and published infrequently over four decades. (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. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. He finished the first draft of The Tommyknockers in 1983, while writing The Talisman and Eye of the Dragon, and completed the last draft on May 19, 1987, about six months before the book hit. By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.