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Collector Features & Identification
Author: Stephen King
Book: Misery
Publisher & Year: Viking (1987)
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition, 1st Printing (Verified)
Cover Artist: Bob Giusti
This copy possesses all the mandatory markers of a true first printing: The inner dust jacket flap bears the unclipped $18.95 price. The copyright page explicitly states \"First published in 1987 by Viking Penguin Inc.\" with absolutely no subsequent print lines or statements of a later printing.
Bound in gray boards with a black quarter-cloth spine. The front board features a red embossed \"SK\" monogram.
The spine features red lettering stating \"Stephen King Misery Viking\". Crucial Collector Note: The red lettering on the spine is incredibly vibrant. The vast majority of Misery first editions suffer from severe sun-fading, turning this lettering pale pink or white. Finding a spine this vibrant is exceptionally rare.
The paste-downs are original publisher red.
Genre: Psychological Horror, Thriller
Topics: Paul Sheldon, Annie Wilkes, Misery Chastain, Captivity, Sidewinder Colorado, Number One Fan.
Exact Page Count: 310 Pages
About the Book (Synopsis)
In Misery, Stephen King strips away the supernatural to deliver a claustrophobic, terrifying masterclass in psychological suspense and captivity.
Paul Sheldon is a highly successful author famous for his series of historical romance novels featuring the beloved heroine Misery Chastain. Desperate to break free from the genre, Paul kills Misery off in his latest manuscript and finishes a gritty, contemporary crime novel.
However, after celebrating in Colorado, Paul gets caught in a massive blizzard and crashes his car. He awakens in a secluded farmhouse, severely injured, his legs shattered. His savior is Annie Wilkes, a former nurse who claims to be his \"Number One Fan.\" When Annie discovers Paul has killed off her favorite character, her cheerful demeanor shatters, revealing a deeply psychotic, violent captor. Trapped, drugged, and subjected to horrific abuse, Paul is forced to write a new novel bringing Misery back to life—knowing that the moment he finishes the book, Annie intends to kill him.
Archival Preservation
Archival Sleeve: The dust jacket is protected by a professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival cover.
Adhesive-Free Policy: My archival process utilizes zero adhesives, tape, or glues directly on the dust jacket or book, ensuring the integrity and value of the original materials are never compromised.
Archival Backing: The jacket is supported by acid-free, pH-neutral backing paper to preserve paper quality and prevent any toning.
Note: The Mylar is fitted naturally with unfinished creases to prevent spine stress and to allow the buyer to make fine visual adjustments to the backing height to their personal preference.
Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
Condition Report
This vintage hardcover is in Like New condition overall. It presents as an incredible, highly preserved collector\'s copy.
Dust Jacket: Like New
The dust jacket is in flawless condition, presenting beautifully and showing no signs of wear. The original $18.95 price is present. It is fully stabilized, smoothed, and wonderfully protected under Mylar.
Binding & Boards: Like New
The gray boards and black quarter-cloth spine are incredibly clean, square, and solid. The red spine lettering is brilliant and unfaded. The binding is heavily resistant, confirming excellent structural integrity.
Text Block & Pages: Like New
The text block is firm, pristine white, and in beautiful, unread condition. It exhibits the most minute, barely perceptible amount of minor foxing, but otherwise remains in stunning shape.
Clean, vibrant red paste-downs. Free of remainder marks or owner inscriptions.
Why This Listing Has Premium Pricing
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The Craft of Preservation: Hardcover books arrive protected by high-grade archival sleeves with acid-free backing.
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Shipping & Handling
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Service: USPS Media Mail (Domestic) / Calculated International
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