Ghost Story by Straub, First Edition (39 results)

Condition: Good. 1st. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

8vo Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 483p. Stated first edition. Text is unmarked with a slight patina. Binding is tight with secure hinges. Foxing present along text-block. Small price sticker on rear endpaper. Grey paper boards are toned on extremities with gilt lettering and black cloth spine. Jacket is unclipped and protected in mylar with minor edge wear and a small tear on spine foot.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st edition. Boards are clean. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with little wear. Solid binding.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition/First Printing. A solid tight unread unused unopened copy. This copy has just a hint of spine lean else fine. Pretty nice copy. Basis for the Fred Astaire movie. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Coward McCann 1977 1st ed. 483pp Inscribed and signed by author. Near fine with a light remainder stamp bottom page edges, very light dust soiling top page edges, in jacket with a trace of wear. See photos clphE.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition/First Printing. A square solid tight unread unused unopened copy. This copy has just a hint of pagedge soil else fine. The 10.95 priced jacket has some very light edge wear, very light rubbing else fine. This is one of the nicest copies of this book that I have ever seen. Basis for the Fred Astaire movie. This copy is signed by way of a laid in signature. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY. Signed by Author(s). Book.

First edition. Hardcover. Bookseller's stamp on the front fixed endpaper, otherwise fine in fine dustjacket illustrated in striking fashion by Tom Adams. In an export jacket, without a price on the flap.

First edition. Hardcover. Small spots and foxing on top edge, otherwise fine in very good dustjacket with a few professionally closed tears.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, twenty-second printing of Straub's stand-alone novel. Light rubbing to the covers. Slight edgewear. Light reading creases to the spine. In Very Good Condition.

Octavo, boards. First British edition. ".one of the seminal works of modern dark fantasy." - Barron (ed), Horror Literature 4-286. Jones and Newman (eds), Horror: 100 Best Books 81. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature II, pp. 607-11. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 4-208. King list, p. 391. Winter list, p. 271. A fine copy in near fine dust jacket with touch of wear at head of spine panel and corner tips and clipped price. (#73976).

Octavo, boards. First British edition. ". one of the seminal works of modern dark fantasy." - Barron (ed), Horror Literature 4-286. Jones and Newman (eds), Horror: 100 Best Books 81. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature II, pp. 607-11. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 4-208. King list, p. 391. Winter list, p. 271. A fine copy in fine price-clipped dust jacket. (#4883).

First edition, Uncorrected Proof Copy. Paperback original. Edges lightly foxed, otherwise very good in very good dustjacket worn and lightly rubbed at extremities (sterling price intact). An uncommon, attractive proof copy of a modern classic in horror literature. Most proofs are drab cousins of the trade editions, but this one has the stunning dustjacket by Tom Adams, best known for his artwork on the British editions of Fowles's "The Collector", "The Magus" and "The French Lieutenant's Woman, as well as the Fontana paperback edition of Agatha Christie's novels. The proof jacket has the UK price of 5.50 sterling on the front flap, and the back flap, notes the publication date of March 29, 1979, and carries multiple British reviews of Straub's previous novels "Julia" and "If You Could See Me Now", reviews which were left off the jacket of the trade edition.

Editions Néo / Collection " Néo Plus " n° 17 de 1988. Fort in-8 broché de 432 pages au format 15 x 23,cm. Superbe couverture illustrée par Jean-Michel Nicollet. Préface par François Rivière. Dos carré. Fabuleux roman fantastique. Edition originale chez l'éditeur en superbe état, proche du neuf.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Stated first edition. A Near Fine copy in a Very Good, price-clipped dust jacket. Mild dusting along the covers' upper and lower edges. The dust jacket has small rubs/frays to its corners and spine tips. Rubbing along the panels' upper edges.

First Edition. Paperbound. Advance uncorrected review proof copy in printed wrappers published for limited distribution with the publisherÕs information on the first page. A very good lightly used copy with the spine cocked and some faint moisture rippling along the bottom edge in glossy stiff printed wrappers. The basis of the film whose amazing cast included Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., John Houseman, and Patricia Neal.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Tom Adams, dj art (illustrator). 1st UK Edition 1st Printing. The book has light soiling to the edges of the page block. The dust jacket has slight wear to the covers and unpriced. Signed by the author on the title page.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing with no additional printings listed on the copyright page. Former owner name in small writing on top right of the front freepaper.483 pages. The author's stunning novel that was made into a fine horror film. Some edgewear to the dj corners, and 1/4" tear to the top side of the spine with light edgewear there also. Some small foxing spots to the top page edges. Former owner name in small writing on top right side of the front freepaper. Still a very good copy. Ships in box.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Advance Reading Copy. Glossy wrappers. small crease to one corner of the front wrap, else near fine. Review Slip laid in. Inscribed by the author.

First edition. Octavo, cloth backed boards. "A seminal work of modern dark fantasy" - Barron (ed), Fantasy and Horror 6-351. Basis for the 1981 film with the same title. [Reference: Jones and Newman (eds), Horror: 100 Best Books 81. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature II, pp. 607-11. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 4-208. King list, p. 391. Winter list, p. 271]. Some of the usual light age tanning to the upper edges, gilt lettering to spine a bit flaked, a nearly fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear to the spine ends. (27623).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. 1st Edition Thus, Limited. First edition thus, hardcover in full gray leather with gilt decoration and all edges gilt, book has a mild skew to the binding, and minor bumps to the spine ends and cover corners, otherwise a solid, tight, clean Very Good+ copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF HORROR NOVELS / PETER STRAUB **PLEASE READ: Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through ABEBOOK s mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: Easton Press full-leather binding, LONG OUT OF PRINT edition of GHOST STORY by Peter Straub. THIS IS A SCARCE, ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT TO FIND HEIRLOOM EASTONS WITH LAVISH GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE BOARDS AND SPINE with A GORGEOUS FULL COLOR FRONTISPIECE. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED EDITIONS OF THIS GREAT HORROR CLASSIC. PINEAPPLE NOT INCLUDED. ABOUT THE BOOK: Ghost Story is a horror novel by American writer Peter Straub. It was published on January 1, 1979, by Coward, McCann and Geoghegan, and adapted as a 1981 horror film, minus the fifth protagonist, Lewis Benedikt. It was a watershed in Straub's career, becoming a national bestseller and cementing his reputation. For four aging men in the terror-stricken town of Milburn, New York, an act inadvertently carried out in their youth has come back to haunt them. Now they are about to learn what happens to those who believe they can bury the past -- and get away with murder. CONDITION: Book is in LIKE NEW condition for its age with only a couple of faint, negligible rubs to the gilt page ends (SEE PICS FOR BETTER DETAILS). NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a BEAUTIFUL EDITION. SHIPPING: FREE TO US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out our other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, First Edition Library, Folio Society, Heritage Press, and International Collectors Library editions.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Huge deluxe edition of 500 copies SIGNED by Straub (the last he did), Douglas Smith (illustrator) Vladimir Zimakov (wood cuts). Fine in Fine jacket and slipcase - still in publisher's shrinkwrap. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Douglas Smith, Vladimir Zimakov (illustrator). First Edition/First Printing. synopsis Is a ghost story ever just a spooky tale about things that go bump in the night? Certainly not for Milburn, New York's most exclusive club, The Chowder Society. For its select membership - all best friends in the twilight of their lives -congregations provide an avenue for conversing, camaraderie, and, of course, piquing one another's interest with scary stories: some true and some perhaps fabrication. Though, revealing the truth is never a requirement or a foregone conclusion. But in the past year, the line between spooky tale and ghostly conjuring has drawn ever closer following the early demise of one its members, seemingly scared to death as if he had seen a ghost. And what's more, it all went down at a party hosted by one of their own. Now, the remaining members' dreams are haunted by an unknown specter that also appears to be manifesting in eviscerating ways throughout Milburn. Fearing for their lives (and their sanity too!), they decide to enlist someone who may just have an answer for their paranormal problem: their fallen friend's nephew, Donald Wanderley. They have reason to believe his book, The Nightwatcher, was fueled by hardened research on the supernatural. And who better than a horror novelist to function as their demon-dream slayer or even, as Donald asserts, their Van Helsing? It's only when Donald discloses his inspiration for the novel that a link between his story and that of The Chowder Society becomes apparent. There's one common denominator: an enigmatic woman who bears a different name in each of their stories. Identifying and locating her may be the key to exorcising their demons, but enacting their plan also means revisiting an ancient past that has other intentions. Peter Straub's 1979 masterpiece, Ghost Story, is undoubtedly one of the seminal works of supernatural horror, receiving both critical and commercial success upon publication. Fusing elements of traditional horror with Straub's own profundity for psychological torment, it depicts a sprawling and ambitious account of a town and its residents' steady descent into ruin. The result ushered in a new brand of horror steeped in the mythos of American ghost stories with a contemporary twist. Folks, this isn't your grandfather's ghost story! But it's built on a demonic tradition that's been generations in the making. Ghost Story also solidified Straub's reputation, etching his name into the Mount Rushmore of horror next to the likes of M.R. James, H.P. Lovecraft, and his counterpart in consternation, Stephen King. And most importantly, like any great scary story, it will continue to haunt its readers long after the last page has been turned and the lights flicker out. At an oversize 6½ × 10 inches in size, with stamped and printed cloth, slipcase, printed endpapers, and a load of extras. Each book is signed by Peter Straub, Douglas Smith, and Vladimir Zimakov. edition information Limited to 500 copies, each signed by Peter Straub, Douglas Smith, and Vladimir Zimakov. Dustjacket and interior artwork by Douglas Smith. Interior wood engravings by Vladimir Zimakov. Interview with Peter Straub by Paul Gagne. Luxurious, 6½ × 10 inch format. Printed endsheets. Ribbon marker, head and tail bands, and stamped cloth. Number of pages: 720. Published May 2024. ISBN 978-1-61347-280-4. This copy and slipcase are still in original publisher's shrinkwrap. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY. Signed Copy. Book.

stated first edition. fine book, fine jacket, like new, signed, inscribed, no price on the jacket, not clipped.

first edition. fine book, fine jacket, like new,