A place for all Stephen King fans to gather and discuss his work. Welcome Constant Readers!! This is a public group. Anyone can join and invite others to join.
What is Stephen King's most popular story?
Stephen King's top-selling novel is The Shining. The novel was first published in 1977, or 44 years ago (as of 2021). When you multiply 44 by the yearly book sales (15,732), you get 692,208 copies sold.
What is Stephen King popular for?
Stephen King is a 'New York Times'-bestselling novelist who made his name in the horror and fantasy genres with books like 'Carrie,' 'The Shining' and 'IT. ' Much of his work has been adapted for film and TV.
How much are first edition Stephen King books worth?
In any case, for those willing to spend some money on a special King, first editions are available in most places and range from $200 all the way to $2,000—which is the price of the most expensive 1974 first edition of Carrie listed on Amazon (it claims to be new!).Oct 3, 2017
Is there a Stephen King fan club?
Probably the biggest, most well-organized King fan-site in existence. Go here for King news, info on King comics, movies, screenplays, art, and a podcast! There's a King podcast! This is nifty.
Does Stephen King respond to fan mail?
He used to have an office that responded to fan mail with a card that thanks the reader for mailing, a process he admits he doesn't like, but that's the best he can do; not sure if he still does that or not. He implies that he does read some, though, as he talks about some of the weirder ones he gets.
How can I meet Stephen King?
- Read his books. Become a fan.
- Get lucky and know the right people.
- Get even luckier.
- Be polite, but persistent.
- Make friends.
What do you get a Stephen King fan?
- 3 Pennywise Supercute Plushie.
- 4 Cujo: Music From the Motion Picture.
- 5 Grady Twins Crew Socks.
- 6 The Dark Tower Box Set.
- 7 Pet Sematary and Pet Sematary Two.
- 8 Wendy Torrance Funko POP!
- 9 IT Morphing Mug. See The Price Amazon.
- 10 Carrie Funko POP! See The Price Amazon.
Are 1st edition Stephen King books worth anything?
AbeBooks' most expensive sales of Stephen King books A 1980 first edition signed by King with an aluminum-coated asbestos cloth and red calf cover. One of 26 copies. (Our friend David Aronovitz at The Fine Books Company assures us these asbestos editions are worth at least $15,000 today.)
How do you know if Stephen King's first edition?
First edition copies state "First Edition" on the copyright page and the number sequence will be "2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3". Trim size is given because Book Club editions are often smaller than trade editions. Also, Book Club edition dust jackets (DJ) are occasionally found on first editions to replace lost or damaged jackets.
How do I sell my Stephen King books?
Sell your books in-bulk to a specialty King bookstore - The two main stores that this site endorses are www.bettsbooks.com and www.veryfinebooks.com, although there are some other less well known stores, and stores that don't specialize in King but do buy rare books in general out there as well.
Are first edition books expensive?
The most important thing to keep in mind is that very few first editions are actually valuable. A book's market price is dependent on many factors, including condition, scarcity, and demand. Nevertheless, first editions do exert a profound pull which reprints do not.
What does Stephen King say about fear?
Fear is the emotion that makes us blind. How many things are we afraid of? We're afraid to turn off the lights when our hands are wet. We're afraid to stick a knife into the toaster to get the stuck English muffin without unplugging it first.
What are the best inspirational quotes?
- “When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.”
- “Nothing is impossible.
- “There is nothing impossible to they who will try.”
- “The bad news is time flies.
- “Life has got all those twists and turns.
- “Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.”