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New York: Doubleday & Company, 1977. First edition, early printing w/code S14 at page 447. 1977 at title and copyright pages. Tan boards, black cloth spine wrap, crisp gilt spine titles, light shelf wear. Deckled pages very good, no writing; light speckle to lower text block. Bind fine, square. Original jacket matching first printing, light shelf wear, rub, toning; unclipped T. S. $8.95 at front flap, protected in new clear sleeve. Wrapper features the original, eerie wrap-around illustration by Dave Christensen and bold glowing titles. 5 3/4" x 8 1/2" design. Near fine early trade printing in same first edition wrapper. A benchmark in the literary career of Stephen King and his third published novel following Carrie and 'Salem's Lot. The Shining stands as a cultural icon of modern horror, a searing study of a family torn apart, and a nightmarish glimpse into the dark recesses of human weakness and dementia. The Overlook Hotel claimed the most beautiful setting of any… Read More