 From Stephen King's epic The Dark Tower...
A unique opportunity to own one of the most rare and valuable Stephen King signed limited editions. This is the one that started the Dark Tower series in 1982. Only 500 were produced.
This book will enjoy a special status in your collection and will be the focal point of your library.
Signed by Stephen King and Michael Whelan on a special title page.
Only 1 available
Number 276 of only 500
A signed limited First edition of "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger", published by Donald M. Grant Publishers in 1982. Limited to 500 signed and numbered copies, this being number 276. Published in 1982. Dust-jacket artwork by Michael Whelan. The original cover price was $60.
The limitation sheet reads: "This special edition of The Dark Tower: THE GUNSLINGER is limited to 500 copies, signed by the author and artist. This is copy __222__"
Book Condition
Fine/Fine with slipcase the same. A wonderful bright clean copy. Clean &
straight boards. No markings, writings, or stampings. No attached
bookplates or signs of any removed. Lettering graphics on spine
un-faded. Dust-jacket free of tears, creases, etc. This book stands out as
having had exemplary care. Square and tight spine as shown. Very likely an unread book and well preserved. Excellent
original example. Collector's grade hardcover book. Dust-jacket protected in brand new
Mylar sleeve.
The Dark Tower is a series of seven books written by American author Stephen King and contains fantasy fiction, science fantasy, horror and western elements. They describe a gunslinger's quest toward a tower whose nature the books call both physical and metaphorical. King has described the series as his magnum opus;
besides the seven novels that compose the series proper, many of his
other books relate to the story, introducing concepts and characters
that come into play as the series progresses. between 1970 and 2004. The series incorporates themes from multiple genres, including
The series was chiefly inspired by the poem "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came" by Robert Browning, whose full text was included in the final volume's appendix. In the preface to the revised 2003 edition of The Gunslinger, King also identifies The Lord of the Rings, the Arthurian Legend, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly as inspirations. He identifies Clint Eastwood's "Man with No Name"
character as one of the major inspirations for Roland. King's style of
location names in the series, such as Mid-World, and his development of
a unique language abstract to our own, are also influenced by J. R. R. Tolkien's work.
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About the Publisher : Donald M. Grant Publisher, Inc.
Donald M. Grant Publisher, Inc. has
been producing specialty books in the fantasy genre for over 45
years. Over that period the company has published substantially
more than 100 quality titles, placing an emphasis on time-honored
book design and an abundance of full color and black and white
illustrations.
Indeed, the company's forte is the production of fine editions
designed for the book collector and for the book lover. Particular
concern is always shown in the use of quality bindings, paper,
typography and reproduction of artworks.
Many of the Grant imprint books are illustrated in full and striking
color.
Donald M. Grant, Publisher will continue to bring you fine quality
books in the future. Many exciting projects are currently being
discussed or are already underway.
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