Stephen kings shining sequel to be adapted for big screen this article is more than 4 years old the script for doctor sleep, which follows a traumatised middle. First edition of kings third novel, a modern horror classic, inscribed by the author, for chaz bertoriabest wishesand shine on. Jack torrance, his wife wendy, and their young son danny move into the overlook hotel, where jack has been hired as the. Among his most recent are hearts in atlantis, the girl who loved tom gordon, bag of bones, the screenplay storm of the century, and the green mile. Get the best deals on stephen king shining when you shop the largest online selection at. Doubleday was the publisher of the book and it was published in english. This is a gorgeous, nearly flawless near finefine copy, but, unfortunately a bce book club edition. Stephen kings shining sequel to be adapted for big screen. His acclaimed nonfiction book, on writing, was also a bestseller. Guaranteed genuine stephen king autograph with certificate of authenticity included.
A powerful sequel to the shining, observer king finds a mode of the supernatural that has a melancholic beauty, guardian, book of the week all the virtues of his best work, margaret atwood, new york times a gripping, powerful novel, all the more so for being patently heartfelt, financial times. As the offseason caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, hell have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. The shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of stephen king. Before doctor sleep, there was the shining, a classic of modern american horror from the undisputed master, stephen king. Sacrificing himself so danny and wendy can escape the overlook hotel. He is the recipient of the 2003 national book foundation medal for. Published in 1977, it is king s third published novel and first hardback bestseller. Before doctor sleep, there was the shining, a classic of modern american horror from the undisputed master, stephen king danny is only five years old, but in the words of old mr hallorann he is a shiner, aglow with psychic voltage. Jul 09, 2016 the shining was stephen kings third book, following carrie and salems lot.
Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. The shining is a tragedy, and wed be remiss to classify the ending otherwise. The overlook hotel claimed the most beautiful physical setting on any resort in the world. The shining was stephen kings third book, following carrie and salems lot. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. Theres the sense that a great talent has been wasted. Kings own supplies of creative steam show little sign of being depleted.
There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. Contains all the correct marking for a first editionfirst printing. First editions are sought after by collectors, and avid fans. Shining, the by stephen king limited edition book see all titles by stephen king when the shining was first published in 1977, it left an immediate and indelible impression. At once terrifying and intensely human, it set the standard for the modern horror novel, and remains as vital and affecting today as it was thirtyfive years ago. Jack torrances new job at the overlook hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. In this instance, theyve taken stephen kings third book the shining with illustrative artwork from edward kinsella and have lovingly madecontinue reading. I still appreciate the movie a lot because its a very good horror movie, but the amount of character development in the book cant be accomplished in 2. The shining is two stories, both the same, but somehow very different. Kings third book basis for the abominable movie of the same name, which king hated, with the first state dj illustrated by dave christensen. Eclipsed perhaps only by its 1980 film adaptation, the novel is one of the most popular and enduring horror stories of all time. Binding has some external wear on spine ends and corners. Danny has the shining as many others do around the world.
I dont think you can make a shining movie that does the book justice. Nov 01, 2012 born from a bad dream experienced during a onenight stay at a colorado hotel that was closing for the season, the shining is the first book stephen king wrote from a position of financial stability. The book reached the first position on the new york times best seller list for print and ebook fiction combined, hardcover fiction, and ebook fiction. Chapter 57 far down the road but coming toward them, coming upward was a chain of pearly lights. Lauren beukes new thriller the shining girls traces a timetraveling serial killer as he jumps through the decades, pursued by the only one of his victims to survive. The shining by stephen king was published on 28th january 1977. The shining by stephen king, first edition abebooks. Granted, stephen kings the shining doesnt have a maniacal jack nicholson chopping down the door and shouting, heeeeeeeres johnny. Light handling over the years but overall a very well presented stephen king signed edition of the shining.
Though, not all of his books fall into this category. His writing is very popular, and his books are in high demand. When his father becomes caretaker of the overlook hotel, dannys visions grow out of control. Doctor sleep is a 20 horror novel by american writer stephen king and the sequel to his 1977 novel the shining. Born from a bad dream experienced during a onenight stay at a colorado hotel that was closing for the season, the shining is the first book stephen king. The shining by stephen king identifying first edition points of issue. King s 1st five novels are all the same size as bookclub editions.
Stephen king the shining 1977 hc book club edition r52 gutter code wdust jacket. May 22, 2014 king s own supplies of creative steam show little sign of being depleted. Inspired by poes short story the masque of the red death, kings first hardcover bestseller is his consummate ghostly tale about the haunted house to end all. With ghosts, visions and psychological horror, the shining by stephen king is a very good horror story, i would say one of his best, right up there with the likes of salems lot which is another sk novel that i recommend if you enjoy horror. I still appreciate the movie a lot because its a very good horror movie, but the amount of character development in the book cant be accomplished in 2 and a half hours in a movie. The reason they arent worth more money is because the true first editions had a limited print run while book club editions have a larger print run thats why there are so many out there. The shining book vs movie all the differences between. This book suffers from the same poor quality binding and dj as many other early doubleday books, making it hard to find a copy in good condition. The shining is a horror novel by american author stephen king. Stephen king the shining limited edition book vj books. Stephen king is a very recognizable name in the genre of horror fiction. The shining splitvolume the shining, doctor sleep, and the shining doctor sleep. Shop for it stephen king hardcover online at target. Before doctor sleep, there was the shining, a classic of modern american horror from the undisputed master, stephen king jack torrances new job at the overlook hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start.
Contains all the correct marking for a first edition first printing. Some are more valuable than others, and some are very hard to find. Tv guide 1997 april 26 may 2 tampa bay florida edition stephen king special issue. Wolves of the calla, song of susannah, and the dark tower. The folio society which sounds ominously like an organisation from a bond film or from one of kings own novels excels again in taking a classic literary book and giving it a modern makeover. It makes us wonder if somehow, just somehow, it was danny who lets jack out, rather than grady but thats just too big of a stretch even in a book like the shining.
The shining by stephen king, 9780307743657, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Apr 04, 2016 stephen king s shining sequel to be adapted for big screen this article is more than 4 years old the script for doctor sleep, which follows a traumatised middleaged danny, is to be written by. A sequel, titled doctor sleep, was published in 20 summary. He lives in bangor, maine, with his wife, novelist tabitha king. Jun 26, 2012 with ghosts, visions and psychological horror, the shining by stephen king is a very good horror story, i would say one of his best, right up there with the likes of salems lot which is another sk novel that i recommend if you enjoy horror. This is a first edition first printing, first published in 1977. Stephen king has also written doctor sleep which is the shining book two. Appears to have had some water damage to dust jacket and front and back end pages. Jun 24, 2008 before doctor sleep, there was the shining, a classic of modern american horror from the undisputed master, stephen king. The shining, gothic horror novel by stephen king, first published in 1977.
Hardcover paperback trade kindle audio movie tv miniseries dvd. Doctor sleep won the 20 bram stoker award for best novel the novel was adapted into a film of the same name, which was. Granted, stephen king s the shining doesnt have a maniacal jack nicholson chopping down the door and shouting, heeeeeeeres johnny. This is a book club edition copy in good condition, without any internal writing. Please see images of condition and email prior to purchase. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. Published in 1977, it is kings third published novel and first hardback bestseller. Hello select your address last minute deals christmas shop vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards customer service free delivery. The shining by stephen king first edition 1977, hardcover 5 out of 5 stars.
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