Dark Tower Gunslinger by Stephen King, Signed (10 results)

Pictorial Soft Cover. Condition: Near New. No Jacket. Michael Whelan (illustrator). First Edition. po lib. sticker on inside front cover;Cannot authenticate signature. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Used. Dust Jacket Condition: Used. Signed. Stephen King, The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger signed USA audio book Limited Edition. Signed by Stephen King. Limited to 800. This is number 670. This is the final set we have of ths rare signed collection. All four original audio tapes are included, though we have no way of knowing if these still work. Some marks and handling wear as is common on this title. Full slipcase and outer box are all complete as issued. Genuine Stephen King signed audio book. Guaranteed genuine Stephen King autograph with certificate of authenticity included. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Stated First Edition/First Printing with the original first state dust jacket; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. SIGNED and dated on a laid in typed card with a long message from King thanking the fan for their support and their interest in "The Gunslinger" and alerting them that "Christine" will be published shortly; a very unique piece of King ephemera associated with this rare book! Also included is a letter written to the previous bookseller authenticating the typed card and signature. The book itself is in near fine condition with a tight binding, bright gold lettering over burgundy boards, beautiful illustrations by Michael Whalen, and o/w to white pages that show just a hint of foxing; some light rubbing and mild shelf wear are present, else fine. Housed in a clean and bright very good dust jacket that shows some moderate rubbing and chipping to the spine ends, edges, and corners, some mild creasing to the flap and fold edges, and one approximately 1" closed tear along the top of the front flap fold. Overall, a handsome and presentable copy of a book getting scarce in the marketplace in collectible condition; this copy greatly enhanced by the unique signed card typed by the master himself! A bucket list item for the King collector! Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar cover and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. A fine book with a flat, unfolded never used jacket. SIGNED by artist Whelan with a King signature mounted on a book plate and laid into the book (not adhered). All jackets in mylar wraps. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Michael Whelan (illustrator). First Edition. First trade edition, first printing. Signed by Stephen King on the half-title page and inscribed to a former owner. Near Fine, in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light wear along the edges. A lovely copy of the first book in Stephen King's Dark Tower series, signed by the author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. For sale is one of the most sought-after King collectibles: a Signed, Limited Edition copy of The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger published by Donald M. Grant in 1982. Rarely does this edition ever surface on the secondary market. LIMITATION & SIGNATURE(S): Limited to a mere 500 numbered copies, this is copy #209 and signed by both King and artist Michael Whelan on the limitation page. SLIPCASE: NEAR FINE+. Some fading spots present. BOOK: FINE. JACKET: FINE. Printed price(s) of $20.00 & $60.00 on the dust jacket Please contact me with any questions! Thanks so much! Colin (true1stbooks). Signed by Author(s).

Second Edition. One of 10,000 copies. Octavo (23.5cm); black cloth, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; pictorial endpapers; dustjacket; [10],11-224pp; illus. Inscribed by King to John D. MacDonald on the title page: "For John - Welcome to the weird, weird west - Stephen King 4/10/84." Spine lean, base of spine bumped, light finger-soil to front cover, with moderate foxing to text edges, preliminary, and terminal leaves, occasionally along the margins throughout the text; Very Good+. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $20.00), spine-sunned, with modest shelf wear, and a few tiny nicks, tears, and attendant creases - two of them neatly mended on verso; Very Good. "The Gunslinger begins the quest by Roland, the gunslinger, to track and confront the "man in black," who knows, perhaps, the secret of the "Dark Tower." As he travels across the barren landscape of King's alternate world, sometimes alone, sometimes with a boy named Jake, Roland recalls fragments of his own past. He finally confronts the man in black, who reads his future with a Tarot deck" (Barron, Horror Literature: A Reader's Guide 4-164). Among King's most widely-read works, successfully merging elements of the spaghetti western and epic fantasy. Basis for Nikolaj Arcel's 2017 film adaptation (The Dark Tower), starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey. An association copy of the highest caliber. To the casual reader, the connection between King and John D. MacDonald (1916-1986) may not be immediately apparent, but despite a 31 year age difference, there was a strong friendship between the two men, and depth of mutual admiration. Prior to the publication of Night Shift (1978), King's first story collection, his editor Bill Thompson asked him who he'd like to write the introduction, putting the question to him thusly: "If you could have anyone in the world do the introduction to the book, who would you pick?" King's automatic response was "John D. MacDonald." When asked why, he responded, "Because he taught me everything I know.Because I idolize him." King, fearful the quality of his stories were not up to snuff, and certain that MacDonald would be too busy, felt it was a long shot; he was shocked when his editor called and read him a letter from MacDonald, who said he would read the stories, and if he liked them, would write the introduction. "His agreement to do that introduction and its prompt arrival a couple of weeks later pleased and impressed me more than the kind things the essay itself had to say about my work; MacDonald's generosity to a young writer who he'd never met helped to keep that young writer open to the needs -- and wistful hopes -- of other young writers."For King, an introduction by MacDonald was a huge deal. At the time, he had Carrie, Salem's Lot, and The Shining beneath his belt; MacDonald, writing pulps since 1946, and novels under his own name since 1951, was already a household name, thanks to the success of his Travis McGee novels. He would ultimately make a friend of his literary idol, meeting MacDonald and his wife Dorothy, and exchanging frequent letters until MacDonald's death in 1986. In a 1987 interview, King affirmed his admiration for MacDonald's style and influence: "I had cut my teeth on his stories. I still think that of all the people doing top fiction today, he is the best. He was my model as a kid. If there are people out there that want to write, all you need to do is read 20 of his stories to get an idea what it takes to make a story kick over." cf. Scott, Steve. Blog post: "The Stephen King Connection." The Trap of Solid Gold: Celebrating the works of John D. MacDonald. October 29, 2011. Konstantin, Phil. "An Interview with Stephen King." The Highway Patrolman, July, 1987.

First editions. Octavo, eight volumes, cloth. Complete limited edition set of the Dark Tower series inlcuding THE LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA with matched number (#180), signed by King and the artists: Michael Whelan, Phil Hale, Ned Dameron, Dave McKean, Berni Wrightson, Darrel Anderson and Michael Whelan. Limitations are 500, 850, 1250, 1250, 1350, 1400, 1500 and 1250. All seven numbered volumes of the Dark Tower series and also THE LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA which contains the title novella, which is an early adventure of Roland Deschain, The Gunslinger and an expanded version of the first novel, THE GUNSLINGER. All volumes have matching numbers. "Different in tone from most of King's work - and perhaps more demandingly inventive than usual - these have an undeniable mythic charge, partly because of the alienated-adolescent theme that runs through them. As the series continued, it increasingly took on a quest structure typical of - and inhabited a landscape whose metaphysical pathos also evokes - pure Fantasy, though Post-Holocaust imagery also pervades the tale, and a self-aware AI is a major threat to the protagonists." - SFE online. Basis for a recent feature film and there is, according to the trade a television series, in the works. Barron (ed), Fantasy and Horror 6-194. Fine copies in fine dust jackets and cloth slipcases, most all volumes unopened and still in shrinkwrap. (Note: extra shipping costs for the set). (22651).

First Edition. THE DARK TOWER CYCLE being THE GUNSLINGER, THE DRAWING OF THE THREE, THE WASTE LANDS, WIZARD AND GLASS, THE WOLVES OF CALLA, SONG OF SUSANNAH & THE DARK TOWER, Donald Grant, 1982 thru 2004, all volumes being the same numbered (#398) first SIGNED / limited edition, all fine to as new in like dust-wrapper and SIGNED by both the author and artist. All volumes illustrated in full color by Michael Whelan, Phil Hale, Ned Dameron, Dave McKean, Bernie Wrightson & Darrel Anderson. The complete 7 volume saga begun in 1978 (1982 in book format) and now ended some 30 years later.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. An Extraordinary Accomplishment Over 30+ Years. Personally signed by Stephen King (9x) along with all the illustrators, Michael Whelan (3x), Jae Lee, Phil Hale, Ned Dameron, Dave McKean, Berni Wrightson, and Darrel Anderson. A COMPLETE DARK TOWER S/L SET (18 AUTOGRAPHS IN ALL) WITH A SIGNED LETTERED EDITION OF "THE DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER". West Kingston, Rhode Island and Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. Donald M. Grant Publishers. 1982-2012. Stephen King. "The Dark Tower" Signed Limited Edition Books in a complete partial matching numbers set. Nine books in a total of 12 volumes. Book 1 is a Signed Lettered Edition "AH" of only 52 produced. Books II and onwards are all matching numbers signed limited first editions, issued simultaneously with the first trade editions. Included here are of all nine titles in Stephen King's masterful Dark Tower series. This set would not be complete without the signed limited deluxe first edition of the companion volume "The Little Sisters of Eluria". The last eight books in this series are all matching numbers 616. A very special Signed Collector's Set, and one of the most desirable items from this author. A rare and valuable collection, especially in this environment as Stephen King signed editions have continued to appreciate in value in recent years. FUTURE PURCHASING RIGHTS - The new owner of this Dark Tower collection will have first purchasing rights in the event that an additional Dark Tower book is published by Donald M. Grant Publishers. "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger" Signed Lettered Edition "AH" Originally published in 1982, and now over 40 years old, Book 1 was the first in the series that started it all . Very few have survived in this condition, which makes it even more remarkable considering it's in the ideal Fine/Fine/Fine condition with the original slipcase. Book 1 will represent the highlight of this collection in your library. It has an enhanced value because the demand for this book exceeds the supply, due to its importance, scarcity, age, and condition. The Dark Tower Collection The ideal Dark Tower collection for the avid Stephen King collector. A complete and matching set of 12 volumes. An immaculate collection of fantasy literature that is 34 years in the completion. This is The Dark Tower series, of which King considers his "magnum opus", regarded as the most important work as a writer. Each volume is splendidly illustrated with a full-page color illustration and each signed by King and the illustrator. A complete partial-matching numbers set. The pinnacle of all Stephen King collections, in this rare and valuable set. A Complete Set of Nine Books (Twelve Volumes) :. 1) The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Signed Lettered Edition "AH" of 52 .[Fine/Fine/Fine] 2) The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three S/L #616 of 850 [F/F/F]. 3) The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands S/L #616 of 1,250 [F/F/NF+]. 4) The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass S/L #616 of 1,250 [Sealed]. 5) The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla S/L #616 of 1,350 [F/F/NF+]. 6) The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah S/L #616 of 1,400 [F/F/F]. 7) The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower S/L #616 of 1,500 [F/F/F]. 8) The Little Sisters of Eluria S/L #616 of 1,250 [Sealed]. 9) The Wind Through the Keyhole S/L #616 of 800 [Sealed]. Collector's Note: Since Book 1 was limited to only 500 copies, it is not possible for a complete matching numbers set with the #616 books. The signed lettered edition "AH" is the ideal choice. Each volume is unread with a square and tight spine. No attached bookplates or indication of any removed. The dust-jackets (where possible) are fitted with a brand archival acid-free Brodart sleeve. MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE. Signed by Author(s).