Dead Zone, The – Stephen King
VG/ NF First Print

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Dead Zone by Stephen King In a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 1979 Viking. First Printing with “First published in 1979 by The Viking Press” and no subsequent printing.

The book is in Very Good condition with clean, bright boards with a large bump to the top edge. Also, strong title gilt on a convex spine, lightly foxed  page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, and two lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions or signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild and edge wear. Book Club jacket with the 0879 code, but no price on the front flap.  Same size and design as the true first edition jacket. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

The Dead Zone is a science fiction thriller novel by Stephen King published in 1979. The story follows Johnny Smith, who awakens from a coma of nearly five years and, apparently as a result of brain damage, now experiences clairvoyant and precognitive visions triggered by touch.

Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.