New York, NY, U. S. A. : Doubleday Publishing, 1974. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1974. Tenth Printing. 0385086954 . Trade edition. 10th printing of the authors first book with a low of 10 in the print line. Book is fine, free of former owner writing or bookplates. Clean and tight, appears unread. Not a club issue. Non price clipped ($16.95) DJ, fine. Book and jacket are the same format as first printing. Original 1974 cp is only date listed however based on titles referenced on lower rear DJ flap this appears to be circa late 80s. A superb collector's copy seldon found in this condition . * (THIS BOOK IS IN OUR POSSESSION. WE SHIP MOST BOOKS SIX DAYS A WEEK AND WILL CONFIRM WITH TRACKING NUMBER FOR DOMESTIC ORDERS OR CUSTOMS NUMBER FOR NON DOMESTIC) * .

Synopsis

First published in 1974, Carrie was Stephen King's first published novel. This dark tale introduces the reader to Carrie White, a social outcast in her highschool, menaced by bullies while at school, and her religious nut of a mother at home. Carrie gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers, and woe to her tormentors...

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On Dec 27 2021, a reader said:

This book is a short one and a good one. Super quick read with all my favorite King-isms. It's amazing that it's his first. I'd recommend it to anyone for a heartbreaking snow day read -- once you've finished the Shining and Misery, of course.

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Bookseller: Abound Book Company (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 18575
Title: CARRIE (TRADE EDITION)
Author: King, Stephen
Book Condition: Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: Tenth Printing
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0385086954
ISBN 13: 9780385086950
Publisher: New York, NY, U. S. A. : Doubleday Publishing, 1974
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.s.a.
Date Published: 1974
Keywords: 0385086954, FICTION, HORROR, CHAMBERLAIN, IMAGINARY, PLACE, MAINE, WHITE, CARRIE, FICTITIOUS

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