The two main protagonists are introduced with real depth - both are ostensibly fascinating and deeply flawed. 1987. Horror story about a writer in New England Hell. Octavo. THE TOMMYKNOCKERS. 558 pp. Vg-G/DJ. Condition: Near Fine. In slipcase w/ orange Dust Jacket.". Ziggurat Libros, Madrid, Spain, Used - Hardcover "First published in 1993 by Viking Penguin" and number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Published by Octavo, 558pp. BOOK: NEAR FINE. Seller: In a 1987 issue of The Highway Patrolman magazine, he stated, The story seems sort of down home to me. Book. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. 30 day money back guarantee. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Stephen King "Skeleton Crew" Scream Press 1985. 1987. First printing with full numberline on copyright page. ", Boards. ABOUT TRUST ONLINE; The Tommy-Knockers. Looks terrific with a new mylar cover added to dust jacket. Putnam's Verlag in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Seller: Additional images are available upon request. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates 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. King, Stephen 1947-. Primera edicin. Literatura inglesa. "First Edition" stated on the page and date code "P6" on the gutter of page 199. "First Edition" stated on the page and date code "S52" on the gutter of page 446. 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. Published by Free shipping for many products! Dust Jacket price of $13.95. This led to a press release heralding Bachmans deathsupposedly from cancer of the pseudonym. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Show me the best price for this book. Condition: Good. Boards. "First published in 1989 by Viking Penguin, a division of Penguin Books USA Inc." on page and line number 1 3 5 7 9 1 0 8 6 4 2. Published by G.P. "First edition" stated on page. Book. Boards. Constant readers of the author will find nuggets of other novels E.G. 1. Hamburg, Hoff,ann und Campe, Some very tiny corner tip curls, and some very intermittent faint speckles to the outer page block, all of which are barely present. He also used a poem from his childhood for the book's preamble: Late last night and the night before ISBN: 840132291X (=2640833=) LO171. Siglo XX. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for king, stephen the tommyknockers at the best online prices at eBay! The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $19.95 A very handsome example of this scarce signed title, well priced having been slightly discounted for its minor faults. The Tommyknockers (558 pages - 1987) Publisher: Putnam First Edition: 500,000 1st Edition Cover A first edition of 500,000 copies. Signed. Condition: Fine. The pages are browned throughout. Many were gathered into the Night Shift collection or appeared in other anthologies. PLEASE SEE OUR ABE STORE FOR MORE HORROR TITLES. This copy ______", (B) Trade edition. Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023. Condition: Muy bien. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Joseph M Zunno, ROY, U.S.A. Used - Softcover Tapa dura. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. DJ has some light yellowing, and wear. 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Please try again. logger's beer can, she thinks at first, but "the metal was as solid as mother-rock." Hardcover. Four of King's books topped the best-seller lists in 1987 alone: IT, THE EYES OF THE DRAGON, MISERY, and now THE TOMMYKNOCKERS. Hardcover and dust jacket. Published by Pages fine, sharp. Controversial, but only for slow readers. Seller: The Tommyknockers by Stephen King (1987, Hardcover) $4.99 + $5.05 shipping. Published by "First published in 1995 by Viking Penguin" and number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Light wear. mild edge wear on both book and jacket, with a small tear on the side. Brodart protected DJ Note: 1st Edition Edition details: 1 in number line. [0-399-13314-3] 1987, 1st edition, 1st impression. Carrie / The Tommyknockers 1994 1st UK Ed Hodder & Stoughton 1st combined ed, The Tommyknockers (1st Printing; $27.95; Putnam), The Tommyknockers (1st edition, 1st printing), The Tommyknockers by Stephen King First Edition 1st Print 1987 HC. ", Boards. Condition: Near Fine. Clean throughout. Solid narrative, excellent characters and a very innovative take on the UFO genre. For sale is a 1st Edition, 1st Printing of Stephen King's The Tommyknockers, published by Putnam in 1987. There are a few nods to classic sci-fi B-movie's which don't really fit. RMABA, Book 1994, ISBN10: 0340623357ISBN13: 9780340623350, Seller: Condition: Good+. first. 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 Windhover Books, Lake Gardens, Australia. ZU VERKAUFEN! I want to go out, don't know if I can, 'cause I'm so afraid of the Tommyknocker man." ABAC Gold lettering indicating first copies issued before red. The Tommyknockers is a 1987 novel by Stephen King. ", Boards. Signed by Stephen King on title page (flat signed, no inscription). Dust Jacket price of $21.85.". 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. Dust Jacket price of $25.95. 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. Traduccin de Edith Zilli. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. ITommyknockers would have the 1st and 2nd States - (250,000 of the Gold author name and 250,000 of the red author name state with the "Permissions to Come" line on the CP page- and then the publisher was updated with the acquired permissions and ran an additional 500,000, divided the same between the red and the gold). Hardcover. Once exposed, the spacecraft begins to release an invisible gas into the atmosphere that gradually transforms people into beings similar to the aliens who populated the ship. "First published in 1987 by Viking Penguin Inc." on page. without dedication. Signed by Stephen King to lower border at page 7: "Be well, Stephen King". Condition: As New. Comments: The Tommyknockers is a science fiction novel by Stephen King. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. As they talk, he shields his mind, pulls his own gun out, and shoots Bobbi. Published by Similar in many respects to 'salem's lot. Seller: ABAA ESA Heyne Verlag, Mnchen, I read this in 2020. Plaza & Jans xitos. Material type: Text; Format: print ; Literary form: Fiction ; Audience: Adult; Publisher: New York : Scribner, [2014] Copyright date: 2014 Availability: Items available for loan: Avon Park Public Library (1)Call number: Fic Kin. Trade ISBN: 9781786363077. 1987. VER TODAS LAS FOTOS. Condition: Fine. Still a good read. (Altair 4 is a reference to Forbidden Planet.)[2]. First Edition. Bergenfield, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Signet, Dust Jacket price of $16.95. Book is like new; clean and crisp. All books packed carefully and ships with free delivery confirmation/tracking. Condition: Fine. In 1973, Kings novel Carrie was accepted by publishing house Doubleday. FOREWORD Stephen King INTRODUCTION Angela Slatter COVERS, ENDPAPERS & INTERIOR ART Daniele Serra PAGES 749 EDITION . 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. Something was happening to the residents of Haven, Maine. Dust Jacket Condition: Muy bien. VERY GOOD+. Book has mild bumping to spine and corners, the front hinge is cracked. ISBN: 840132291X (=2623926=) LB281. tapa dura. Dust Jacket price of $15.95. "First published in 1980 by the The Viking Press" is stated on the page with no references to subsequent printings. Dust Jacket price of $24.95. View cart for details. Can't remember the title or the author of a book? King's signature blindstamped at foot of top board. 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. With this, a custom Castle Rock post-sized card in lavender, purple, black & white with hand-written note at back from C.R. Condition: Bien. ILAB, Used - Hardcover Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Plaza y Jans, Fine/Very Good. (bin 26) Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Stephen King Tommyknockers True First Edition. Seller: Starman Jones - Illustrated by Clifford Geary, Early American History & Revolutionary War Period. "First published in 1993 by Viking Penguin" and the number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on page. Hardcover. Published by 1993, Seller: Stephen King - Salems Lot 1st state 1975Stephen King - Salems Lot 1st state 1975 - First edition Dust Jacket identification points. DreamHaven Books, Minneapolis, U.S.A. Used - Hardcover *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. More buying choices from other sellers on AbeBooks, Also find Sold. Gard feels he has little to live for aside from his friendship with Bobbi and decides to stay with her to try to halt her decline. Thank you! Hardcover. ", First published in 1984 by Viking Penguin Inc. on the page with no references to subsequent printings. $15.99 + $4.35 shipping. "Late last night and the night before, Tommyknockers, Tommyknockers, knocking at the door. First UK Edition. "First Trade Printing October 1996" and number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Copy 931 - sold. Current Value = $10 The vengeful housewife who learns of her husband's affairfrom a picture of Jesus on top of her TV, a picture that begins to talk. 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. 1987, ISBN10: 0399133143ISBN13: 9780399133145. The Edition is limited to 850 copies of which 800 are for sale. Chapter 1, Johannesburg, South Africa, Used - Hardcover Dust Jacket price of $16.95. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, The Tommyknockers King, Stephen Published by G.P. Cover price $60. Issue price of $100. (A) Issued with a price of $8.95 and main character referred to as Father Cody (a mistake should be Callahan) in flap description. 1989. Dust Jacket price of $27.50. The physical transformation of the townspeople resembles the toxic effects of ionizing radiation. The tale of a small Maine town that finds its residents corrupted by a . Dust Jacket price of $13.95.". Condition is Very Good. Congrats, Kid The Future Lies Ahead, Bill. Carrie set Kings career in motion and became a significant novel in the horror genre. "Late last night and the night before, Tommyknockers, Tommyknockers, knocking at the door. Line number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 on page. Gard is also an alcoholic and is prone to binges that result in violent outbursts followed by lengthy blackouts. (B) Trade edition. Dust Jacket price of $23.50. Wonder Book, Frederick, U.S.A. Association Member: Little-to-no indications of wear. Putman's Sons, New York, NY, Dust Jacket price of $18.95, Boards. So I bought it again and don't regret it. In the late 1970s, King began what became a series of interconnected stories about a lone gunslinger, Roland, who pursues the Man in Black in an alternate-reality universe that is a cross between J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth and the American Wild West as depicted by Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone in their spaghetti Westerns. Signet 451-AE1508 ($2.50). [SK]. 1st UK Editi on; Second Printing. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Refresh your browser window to try again. 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. Gallery of First state Dust Jackets of Kings works. Seller: 1989, ISBN10: 840132291XISBN13: 9788401322914, Seller: *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. First Edition. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and five non-fiction books. Publishers first edition dust jacket, near fine, with $19.95 on front flap, gold lettering, light shelf wear to covers. The limitation sheet reads: "This special edition of The Dark Tower: THE GUNSLINGER is limited to 500 copies, signed by the author and artist. Dust Jacket price of $16.95.". Inscribed "For Lynn- / with best wishes / Stephen King / 12-9-95" on half title page in black ink. Condition: Very Good-. Round Table Books, LLC, Palatine, U.S.A. Association Member: "First printing, November 1984" and number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 on the page.". Quantity: 1 Add to Basket Signed by author. Condition: Very Good. Technically The Stand came out in 1978, but Stephen King famously prefers the complete and uncut edition, and to be honest, so do we. Free shipping for many products! Entidades extraterrestres, toques de horror, personajes complejos y bien desarrollados, y un escenario de pueblo perdido y decadente, tpico de King. Hardcover. Dark green boards w/blind-stamped Stephen King facsimile signature, black leatherette spine wrap, gilt spine titles, light shelf wear. Other acknowledged influences include H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur Machen, Ray Bradbury, Joseph Payne Brennan, Elmore Leonard, John D. MacDonald, and Don Robertson. ", Boards. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. NY: Putnam's, 1987. ", Boards. Seller: An alternate explanation was that publishing standards at the time allowed only a single book a year. Size: 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. ", Boards. Lettered copy "E". 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. 3 Mile Island, Grafenwhr, Germany, Book 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. James Spence Authentication label at title page and certification card with code DD61561 which may be confirmed at JSA site. There were no grand gaffes or anything it was just genuinely interesting. 1987. ", The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three, Boards. Quantity: 1 Size: 8vo. Original none price clipped dustwrapper. Published by Free shipping for many products! Condition: Very Good. Boards. Personalized: No. No rips or tears. First edition with full numberline. Condition: Bien. I clicked on a random book and it looks like the The Tommyknockers paperback is going for only $769 on Amazon! Some will be distracted by this and feel the book is over long. Condition: Very Good. The BiblioFile, Rapid River, U.S.A. Hardcover. binding is intact. 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 price of $18.95. ", Boards. Bobbi then begins to dig-tentatively at first, then compulsively-and is jointed by her old friend (and onetime lover), Jim Gardener. Wizard and Glass is Stephen King at his very best. ", Wrappers. First edition, slip-case with full color Potter fold-out laid in. But it's great - right from the start to the last page. Hardcover. 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. ; 558 pages; Description: 558 p. ; 25 cm. AndIt is always wonderful to see the work of Elizabeth O'Neill Verner! There are a few genuinely unsettling moments throughout the novel, but it just doesn't seem to gel as a convincing tale. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Encuadernacin de tapa dura. ", Boards. Sold. (B) Trade edition. 558 pp. Seller: More photos on request. Fine in jacket and slipcase. Back of dust jacket has an 11-line quote from the book with ISBN on the bottom right corner. Ann Becker, Houston, U.S.A. Used - Hardcover Features: Dust Jacket, Ex-Library. 2018. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. The story was set in 1987. Dust Jacket price of $28.00. Metaphors for the stranglehold of addiction can be found throughout the book. Seller: Directed by John Power, this was filmed for television in 1993, starring Jimmy Smits, Marg Helgenberger, John Ashton, Robert Carradine, Joanna Cassidy, Traci Lords, E. G. Marshall, and a host of others. The boards have sharp corners, with a slight bump to the top of the spine with a tiny 1mm split to the cloth. Number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. The ending was good and happy, but a lot of people died. Auflage. NY: PUTNAM'S (1987). The First Edition offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books. 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. 1988, ISBN10: 0340390697ISBN13: 9780340390696, Seller: de la 1 ed. Free delivery for many products! King, Stephen, 1947- [author.] 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). 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. [1], Other themes in the book include the dangers of unchecked technological advancement and the corrupting influence of power. Softcover 1987. Refresh your browser window to try again. First Edition. DJ is torn bottom edge. . There is the new hot-water heater in Bobbi's basement-a hot-water heater that apparently runs on flashlight batteries. 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. The book is in fine condition with slight tanning to the page edges, the dustjacket is in fine condition. Used offers from 17.78. Lettering of "Stephen" fragmentary. Condition: Good. Putnam, New York, Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Sets the scene, characters and then spends a long time developing secondary characters from within the town and area. Copy 928 - sold. In protective mylar cover. Approx. Signed by Stephen King in black felt-tip at title page: "Stephen King". true1stbooks, Portland, U.S.A. Hardcover. 747 pages. Tell us what you're looking for and once a match is found, we'll inform you by e-mail. 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. The Gunslinger was continued as an eight-book epic series called The Dark Tower, whose books King wrote and published infrequently over four decades. Inscribed by Author(s). First Edition / First Printing. Condition: 2 Mano. Dust Jacket price of $28.95. Acquired from original signee who collected SK signatures versus pay while contributing to the Castle Rock newsletter. Small tear to dust jacket. When Carrie was chosen for publication, Kings phone was out of service. Premium Powerups Explore . This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. (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. Such an original plot and developing storyline. Stephen Edwin King (1947 ) is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. Id rank this in the top 10 of King books whether the critics agree or not. Published by It begins with Bobbi's discovery of the ship in the earth, a ship buried for millions of years, but still vibrating faintly, still humming with some sort of lifefaintweakbut still better left alone. Tanned edge paper. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. However, compared to King's other works, I think The Tommyknockers is well below par. Editions of The Tommyknockers by Stephen King The Tommyknockers > Editions expand details by Stephen King First published November 10th 1987 Sort by Format Editions Showing 1-30 of 153 The Tommyknockers (Mass Market Paperback) Published April 20th 1993 by Signet Mass Market Paperback, 747 pages more details Want to Read Rate this book M & M Books, ATHENS, U.S.A. Used - Hardcover By: King Stephen. Add to Cart The Tommyknockers is the 26th book published by Stephen King; it was his 22nd novel, and the 17th novel written under his own name. First Edition. Browse through our inventory, discuss a specific book or consign your inventory. First printing with full numberline beginning w/1. of the Tommyknocker man. 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. Classic 1980-s vintage style. The rear flap has slight foxing and wavyness to the upper edge. "[1], While walking in the woods near the small town of Haven, Maine, Roberta "Bobbi" Anderson, a writer of Wild West-themed fiction, stumbles upon a metal object that turns out to be a protrusion of a long-buried alien spacecraft. Certain aspects of the story just seem stupid - even for a science fiction piece - and the end more or less descends into the absurd. Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown. Stephen King.Plaza y Jans, coleccin xitos, primera edicin, 1989.Tapa dura con sobrecubierta. 1987, Seller: 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. Dust Jacket price of $8.95. Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Condition: Very Good. In 2003, Stephen King was honored by the National Book Awards with a lifetime achievement award, the Medal of Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. ***INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING $85***. Published by More pics on request. Very good condition 1st ed Stephen King classic.