First edition points to identify to kill a mockingbird by harper lee. There may be other subtle differences in the jacket design. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The book was published in a signed, limited edition by the tiny rhode island publishing house donald m. Thinner by richard bachman, first edition abebooks.
Catcher in the rye by salinger, first edition, brown. The book values of assets and liabilities are easily found on the balance sheet. If you find you have a first edition and are curious about the value, there are. Prices range depending on the condition and points of the book edition. The first edition of this work was published in 1897 by archibald constable and company, winchester. King, stephen and a great selection of related books. May 29, 2019 book value is an assets original cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment charges that have been subsequently incurred. So, you have just entered the world of book collecting, and have probably. Thinner by richard bachman, first edition abebooks passion for books. Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history.
Picture of the title page for the old man and the sea. Thinner by stephen king 1984, hardcover for sale online ebay. Henry award for his story the man in the black suit, and is the 2003 recipient of the national book foundation medal for distinguished. They may be a bit nonmainstream and overly quick to exact their own vengeance. Get the best deals on stephen king first edition books when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable should. Trim size is given because book club editions are often smaller than trade. These books were usually limp covers in a sturdy orange fabric. Collectors have varied reactions to the exlibrary copy, and its important to make an informed decision before you add exlibrary copies to your own personal library. The limited editions club of new york was started in 1929 by george macy. My edition of to kill a mockingbird checks out as a first edition brown boards, green cloth spline except there is a w below the library of congress catalog.
There is no such thing as a first edition book club edition. This image from mywingsbooks guide to bce demonstrates the subtle differences in the smaller size of hardcover bce books. Thriller by stephen king using the pseudonym richard bachman. If the goal is to unearth highgrowth companies selling at lowgrowth prices, the pricetobook ratio pb offers investors a handy, albeit crude.
It was fairly early in kings career that limited editions of his books began to. A rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old. First edition points to identify the old man and the sea by. In recent years, many specialty clubs such as the history book club and the mystery guild, have been growing in popularity. The complete allinone guide to lifetime weight control roseanne welsh strull, howard strull on. New listing the shining by stephen king 1977 hardcover first book club edition. Also, book club edition dust jackets dj are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets. Feb 15, 2010 one example of a book club series that is worth collecting is the victor gollancz 1930s left book club and a prize item in my library is george orwells the road to wigan pier. Although none of us like to think about the inevitable death of a loved one or our own, we know those times are going to come. Books for all ages book annex bestsellers 30% off coupons.
Since it was founded in 1926, the book of the month club has been incredibly popular. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into intriguing and frightening places. Many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value. The largest book club is doubleday, which specializes in popular fiction, followed the literary guild, crossings christian book club and bookofthemonth club. The story centers on lawyer billy halleck, who kills a crossing gypsy in a road accident and escapes legal punishment because of his connections. Most book collectors steer clear of them with a few exceptions. First edition points and criteria for to kill a mockingbird. The story of billy halleck whose life is irrevocably set on a course of destruction by a singleworded curse by an old gypsy woman who he bumps into on the street, thinner is fascinating and scary as all get out. How you can tell the difference between a first edition, first printing, and a book club edition of a collectible book and why it matters. For books, whats the difference between book club edition and retail edition. About fine, first book club with 1951 on both title and cp. However, the gypsys father places a curse on halleck, which causes him to lose.
The value of any collectible oz book is the product of laws of supply and demand, as well as the books condition and age, presence of color illustrations, identity of publisher, and other tangible and intangible factors. Picture of the first edition charles scribners sons boards for the old man and the sea. First edition points to identify to kill a mockingbird by. One day he runs over a gypsies daughter, and kills her. Debate club dream casting geek school important toy news indie. Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market. Often it is a new setting and with cheaper paper and binding. It is considered a book club edition rather than a true limited edition or gift edition. A hardcover book published in 1958 by viking isnt the same as a reprint published by penguin in 1963. So collectors must track down identifying marks for the first trade edition and compare it to the book club edition. For books, whats the difference between book club edition. New listing the regulators richard bachman stephen king book 1st edition 1996.
Book club edition will usually be found on the inside of the dust jacket. A guide to collecting books by the limited editions club. At 29yearsold, he was an avid reader who wanted to make his living from books. Catcher in the rye by salinger, first edition, brown abebooks. The dust jacket is the paper that is wrapped around the. The dust jacket may be made of thinner or uncoated paper. I have the following book series are they worth anything.
Jun 25, 2019 learn the impact a book value or the priceto book pb ratio on a business and if low book value is a good investment. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. But unsigned first printings are extremely valuable as well. The author price guides apgs include a facsimile of the authors signature. And before halleck can jerk away, the old gypsy reaches out and caresses his cheek with one twisted finger.
May 18, 2011 a book about gypsy curses could easily slide into racist territory, but in fact thinner actually criticizes the treatment the gypsies have received in the united states over the years, in spite of them not always being the most sympathetic characters in the book. This comprehensive book is your complete guide to true lifetime weight control. Second printings are very rare and have high value. Laid into this copy is a sony theatres napkin inscribed by king to a fan. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Only the books that do not have those words are the ones that would have value. Most are selfcongratulatory and promote bad behavior you get the immediate impression that the sole purpose of the book is to establish the authors cult of personality. Just that one word, sent on the wafting, cloying sweetness of his breath. Oct 30, 2019 this information is provided because often, book club editions of books tend to be smaller than the original. Thinner is a 1984 novel by stephen king, published under his pseudonym richard bachman it was the last novel king released under the richard bachman pseudonym until the release of the regulators in 1996, and the last released prior to bachman being outed as being stephen kings pseudonym.
I bought this book on the recommendation of a friend, as this is their favourite stephen king book and i love stephen king books. A popular book is sometimes reissued under the imprint of a book club. I used to belong to the mystery guild book club and their editions were indeed smaller than the same title purchased from a store. Richard bachman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. His business revolved around publishing beautifully illustrated classic titles in relatively small quantities with club members paying a subscription. Book club editions are commonly printed on cheaper and thicker paper than retail and may have cheaper bindings often newly printed books, like potter, are identical they are cheaper for the members because the book club orders 10,000 at a time and these can be. But there is a way to help you determine the true value of arrowheads. Just as in standard bookcollecting, the indicators. Written during stokers time as business manager of the lyceum theatre, the novel was written to supplement his income. Feb 12, 2008 i have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I have heard that when a book has the words book club edition on it, no matter how old the book is, that book has no value.
Other first edition points for books by harper lee include. If your copy is a 3rd printing, or a book club edition, it wont have the same value as a first edition. If you just want the book to read it, a book club copy is fine. Generally these books are smaller in size, have thinner paper and cheaper bindings and use. The end of your life book club was not only well written but thought provoking in many ways.
Any photographic illustrations in the original are either absent or reduced in number. Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the old man and the sea. The ratio is a staple for value investors, but does it deserve all the fanfare. The book value of assets is usually classified as total assets. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. He has written more than forty books and two hundred short stories. Thinner, the old gypsy man with the rotting nose whispers to william halleck as halleck and his wife, heidi, come out of the courthouse. The book values of assets are routinely compared to market values as part of various financial analyses. He has won the world fantasy award, several bram stoker awards, and the o. In most cases, books released through book ofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. Stephen king lives in maine and florida with his wife, novelist tabitha king. Now, in thinner in 30, jenna takes her foolproof program to the next level, giving you the tools and motivation youll need to achieve your wellness goals with thirty small changes that add up to big resultsin as few as 30 days.
In most cases, books released through book ofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday. First edition copies will say first printing, november 1984 and have the line 123456789 on the page. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. If youre an avid reader, you may at one point find yourself with quite a collection of books. Value is measured in different ways, and in this post ill share with you the best way to find your arrowheads value. Gift edition released by quality book club after first edition was released. Signed first printings of the first edition command the highest value. New listing the shining by stephen king 1977 hardcover first book club edition r52. Its all possible without joining a gym, counting calories, or signing up for a trendy class you cant even pronounce.
The final scene of the book is one of the most frightening endings one is likely to encounter. The straightforward yet lighthearted text and illustrations will guide you successfully to your goal weight. Oct 05, 2014 if youve taken up rare book collecting, youve probably encountered the phrase exlibrary copy or seen the shorthand exlib in a book description. Collecting book club editions book collectors librarything. Book club editions for the most part see the end of this writeup for the exceptions are not of collectible value and cause a lot of confusion for many book collectors.
First edition points to identify the old man and the sea. The book was insightful in learning things to say and do, as well as what not to say and do for a person who is dying. To kill a mockingbird book won the pulitzer prize for fiction. Thinner by richard bachman 1984 hcdj book club edition stephen king. 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. Heres an article on the subject if youre really interested. It can be frustrating not knowing the real value of indian arrowheads that youve either found or collected. The book club edition dust jacket lacks a price and states book of the month club. The first edition binding of to kill a mockingbird on the top with its green spine is very different than the book club edition below it with a black spine.
Earlier book club editions bces do have the desired photograph on the rear panel, but the books are thinner and of cheaper material and of at least three different cover. New listing thinner by stephen king as richard bachman 1984 nal 1st ed. Later printing trade edition dust jackets will often have a different price from what is found in the table. Sadly to disappoint, but this was not my favourite, possibly because i had just read11,22,63 and thoroughly loved that book, that this one was a disappointment in comparison. Grant, but once word got out about the book and the succeeding novels interest began to spiral upwards, along with the value of the original grant editions. A book club edition is quite often of smaller size and printed on lower quality paper than the regular trade edition. No returns, but backed by ebay money back guarantee. Learn the impact a book value or the pricetobook pb ratio on a business and if low book value is a good investment. Book club editions are sold to members at a good discount compared with the original issue price. The first hardcover bachman book, and basis for the 1996 tom holland film in which king has a cameo. Thinner is a 1984 american novel by stephen king originally published by nal under kings pseudonym richard bachman.
Book geeks and bookniks whats the difference between a. The reasons that book club editions are less valuable. May, 2019 the best thing to do if youre serious about finding out the value of your books to have a professional book appraiser or bookseller evaluate your collection. A book club edition bce or book of the month club edition bomc. Dracula first edition by bram stoker justcollecting. This information is provided because often, book club editions of books tend to. William halleck a lawyer with a happy family needs to lose some weight, or hes headed into heartattack field. If you have a book that seems smaller than others, it very well may be a book club edition. Book club edition does that mean that book has no value. A book club edition bce or book of the month club edition bomc refers to a book printed by a book club with cheaper materials than the original publishing house, and is generally not worth much to the serious collector. Home stephen king collector guides stephen king novels first edition identification guide stephen king novels first edition identification guide use the search to the right to search for title, publication date, publisher, etc.