Gerald's Game - Stephen King - First Edition/First Printing 1992 - Viking - DJ - Minor Water Damage

Stephen King

Published by Viking Penguin, New York, 1992

About this Item

A 1992 first edition, first printing of Stephen King's "Gerald's Game," one of his most psychologically intense and claustrophobic novels. This is the story of Jessie Burlingame, handcuffed to a bed in a remote lake house after her husband's fatal heart attack, forced to confront both her physical survival and her deepest psychological traumas.

King strips away all the supernatural elements he's famous for and delivers pure psychological terror. What begins as a kinky bedroom game becomes a harrowing test of survival as Jessie battles dehydration, hunger, a stray dog, her own failing body, and the repressed memories that surface during her isolation. The novel explores trauma, marriage, power dynamics, and the strength required to survive when no one is coming to save you.

Published at the height of King's 1990s output, "Gerald's Game" showcases his ability to create horror from purely human circumstances. The novel was adapted into a critically acclaimed 2017 Netflix film directed by Mike Flanagan, introducing a new generation to Jessie's terrifying ordeal.

First edition, first printing confirmed (number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on copyright page). Published by Viking Penguin, New York. Hardcover with original dust jacket. Book is in Very Good condition, with light water damage/discoloration visible at the base of the spine, but otherwise clean black cloth boards, tight binding, and bright, clean pages. Dust jacket Very Good- with minor rollup at the top edge and some ink transfer on the interior from spine contact, but the colors remain bright and unfaded. Unclipped at $23.50.

Condition: Very Good/Very Good-

An honest copy of this intense psychological thriller. Water damage disclosed in full. Still very readable and displayable, perfect for King collectors who prioritize story over pristine condition.

Seller Inventory # SSB-0023

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gerald's Game - Stephen King - First Edition/First Printing 1992 - Viking - DJ - Minor Water Damage
• Publisher: Viking Penguin, New York
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good