An apocalyptic drama of good and evil, madness and revelation, this is a novel of modern horror and suspense.
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A notice to those who feel that Stephen King has lost his magic touch: Desperation is the genuine goods. The ensemble cast of ordinary Americans thrown together by chance, including a disgruntled alcoholic writer and a child who is wise beyond his years, may be a bit too familiar. But the nearly deserted Nevada mining town with an enormous haunted mine pit and an abandoned movie theatre where the survivors hang out makes for a striking battleground, and the grisly action rarely flags. Best of all, though, are the characters of Tak, the ancient body-hopping evil who emerges from the mine, and of "God"--whom the New York Times describes as "the edgiest creation in Desperation. Remote, isolated, ironic, shrouded behind disguises, perhaps ‘another legendary shadow,' this deity forms a sly foil, and an icy mirror, to Tak."
Genuinely masterful ( Daily Telegraph)
A massive volume of terror crafted creepily ( Daily Mail)
King again proves himself the premier literary barometer of our cultural clime...The terror is relentless...deeply moving and enthralling masterpiece ( Publishers Weekly)
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Seller: Columbia Books, ABAA/ILAB, MWABA, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As new. Dust Jacket Condition: as new. Don Maitz (illustrator). First Edition. Donald M. Grant, 1996. First Edition. 524pp., illustrations Don Matiz. Oversize 8vo. As new unread hardcover, as new unblemished d/j, fine slipcase (the slipcase has a small dent lower inside edge of front panel). Seller Inventory # 110352
Seller: Reader's Corner, Inc., Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Don Maitz (illustrator). 1st Edition. This is a new hardcover first edition copy in a new DJ, 525 pages with the 96B errata sheet in a new maroon faux leather slip case, Alas not signed by the author. Photos on request. Seller Inventory # 104087
Seller: Aamstar Bookshop / Hooked On Books, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Don Maitz (illustrator). 1st Edition. US LR. GLASS: This gift edition is new in a new slipcase with the errata slip laid in. Seller Inventory # Mar23-22-10
Seller: AwardWinningBooks, Spring Branch, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Don Maitz (illustrator). 1st Edition. Near Fine in slipcase. A little rub to foredge. Seller Inventory # ABE-1788290337770
Seller: Ziesings, Shingletown, CA, U.S.A.
Don Maitz (illustrator). Hampton Falls: Grant:, 1996. First edition, Hardcover, Limited, Fine in Fine dust jacket and Fine slipcase, 524 pp. Cover artwork by: Don Maitz A Fine/Fine/Fine (as new) copy of the Grant gift edition. First edition, Hardcover, Limited, Fine in Fine dust jacket and Fine slipcase, Seller Inventory # 14248
Seller: Lavendier Books, Foster, RI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Like New. Don Maitz (illustrator). Donald M. Grant; West Kingston, 1996. Hardcover. New and in factory shrink wrap. A Fine, burgundy binding, pristine copy, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, in a Fine Dust wrapper. In a Fine, sturdy, no splits, Slipcase. Still sealed with small tear to shrink bottom front. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Seller Inventory # SKU1043951
Seller: Alexa Designs It, Edgewater, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Don Maitz (illustrator). 1st Edition, Special Edition. A highly collectible Grant Gift Edition of Desperation by Stephen King, published by Donald M. Grant. This edition was issued in a limited run. This is the unsigned, unnumbered gift issue, bound in hardcover with the striking original dust jacket and housed in the publisher's textured red slipcase with gilt scorpion emblem?one of the most recognizable King slipcased presentations of the 1990s. The book is a First Edition and presents beautifully: clean, bright interior pages, tight binding, and a crisp, glossy dust jacket. The slipcase remains sturdy and attractive with only light, typical shelf presence. Set in the desolate Nevada mining town of Desperation, this novel is one of King's darker, more intense works?and this limited Grant edition is a standout piece for collectors seeking premium or low-run King publications. In hand and will ship within 1 business day. Seller Inventory # DesperationRedGiftEdition
Seller: The Raven and the Key, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Don Maitz (illustrator). 1st Edition. This gift edition of 4,000 copies is unsigned but issued with a gorgeous dust jacket and a slipcase. Published by Donald M Grant in 1996. Unopened, still sealed in original shrinkwrap. Seller Inventory # ABE-1705539717566
Seller: Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Talent, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Don Maitz (illustrator). First edition, first printing. Gift issue. Errata slip laid in at page 96. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket housed within a fine example of the publisher's slipcase. An as new copy. Book. Seller Inventory # 050368
Seller: Heartwood Books and Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Don Maitz(Illustrator) Don Maitz(Interior Artist) (illustrator). First Edition. Desperation by Stephen King (First Limited) Signed by Stephen King and Don Maitz Bright, sharp, tight copy. Sharp slipcase. First Edition. Signed Limited Edition in black leather slipcase. This is #7 signed and numbered by Stephen King and Don Maitz. BOOK. Seller Inventory # HCX26677-1