Cujo: A Novel [Signed]
by King, Stephen
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0670451932
- ISBN 13
- 9780670451937
- Seller
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Rapid River, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
New York, New York, U.S.A.: The Viking Press, 1981. Beautifully signed by Stephen King to front panel of dust wrapper: "Stephen King, 9/22/86." Very attractive. Stated at copyright page: "First Published in 1981 by The Viking Press." First edition, eighth printing; number-line beginning w/8. Textured brown matte boards, silver SK, black cloth spine wrap, brown metallic and silver spine titles, moderate shelf wear. Pages near fine, no writing; slight fox inside covers. Bind fine, hinges intact. Original dust wrapper closely matching first state in design, moderate edge wear, rub, discoloration, crease at front flap; unclipped 15.95, protected in new clear acid-free sleeve. Classic jacket illustration of Cujo's frothing canines by Steven Stroud. King full-size photo at back by Jill Krementz. Scarce fairly sharp signed early printing in same wrapper. A chilling tale of terror in a quiet New England town and the horrible evil unleashed in the dead of Summer... 'Cujo' is the story of a rabid Saint Bernard who terrorizes a woman and her son in the town of Castle Rock, Maine. Cujo, the two-hundred-pound Saint Bernard, is the beloved family pet of the Cambers. One day he pursues a rabbit into a bolt-hole, a cave inhabited by some very sick bats, whereupon the tragic nightmare ensues. Rare tangible. Printed in the United States of America. 329 pages. Insured post.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Stroud, Steven (Jacket Illustration). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
Synopsis
Cujo is a psychological horror novel by Stephen King. The novel won the British Fantasy Award in 1982, and was made into a film of the same name in 1983. The story focuses on the Trenton family: Vic, an advert designer, his adulterous wife Donna, and their four-year-old son Tad. The latter two are terrorized by the eponymous Cujo, a rabid St. Bernard.
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Reviews
On Dec 18 2015, a reader said:
Terrible ending but good story.
On Nov 14 2015, YJS BOXES OF BOOKS said:
It is a great read if you like to lay awake at night! I read it at two sessions. I swear I heard every dog in my neighborhood at my door or in my rubbish. Suspenseful as only King can write it. I completely enjoyed. Just make sure someone is in the house with you.
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- Bookseller
- BiblioStax (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 021929
- Title
- Cujo: A Novel [Signed]
- Author
- King, Stephen
- Illustrator
- Stroud, Steven (Jacket Illustration)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0670451932
- ISBN 13
- 9780670451937
- Publisher
- The Viking Press
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1981
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- FICTION HORROR MAINE LARGE TYPE
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