first edition
1979 · New York
by King, Stephen
New York: The Viking Press, 1979. First printing. Near fine in near fine jacket.. First edition of the fifth of King's novels to be published under his own name, one of his most successful works and the basis for a film adaptation by David Cronenberg. The first of King's stories to be set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, DEAD ZONE was also his first runaway bestseller. It was nominated for the 1980 Locus Award. A handsome copy of this early King classic. 9'' x 6''. Original quarter black cloth with black boards. In original unclipped ($11.95) dust jacket. 426 pages. Mild shelfwear here and there. Pages faintly toned, as usual. Else clean and sharp.
(Inventory #: 47381)