stephen king eyes of the dragon first edition

In an essay titled “The Politics of Limited Editions,” King explains why he had chosen to publish certain books in limited runs, stating that he didn’t think his general public would like such books as Eyes of The Dragon, Cycle of the Werewolf or The Gunslinger. Although she began reading Eyes of the Dragon (originally called “The Napkins”) with some reluctance, it soon had its desired effect: she loved it, couldn’t stop reading, and didn’t want it to end. The author wrote the book for Naomi, who had never read one of his books, professing disinterest in his spooky, supernatural, creepy-crawly horror stuff. Book.Three years before the mass market edition of The Eyes of the Dragon was published by Viking Press in 1987, a limited edition slipcased hardcover was released in a unique way from Stephen King’s own Philtrum Press.Īt the time, best known for his horror fiction, King released the unexpected work of classic fantasy and dedicated it to his daughter Naomi. It tells the story of the princes Peter and Thomas, and their quest to jointly and peacefully rule the kingdom of Delain, despite the interference of the evil magician, Flagg.

'The Eyes of the Dragon' is distinctive among Stephen King's novels as a fantastic tale that can be read as a children's novel.

Originally published as this limited edition in 1984, this exclusive book quickly achieved mythical status among SK aficionados. Near fine signed limited edition in slipcase. Illustrated throughout with striking full and partial-page imagery by Kenneth R. Retains original oversize slip-case matching book with red and white patterned marble-like design, black matte material at all sides, moderate rub, discoloration. Red patterned boards, black cloth spine wrap, silver spine titles, light shelf wear. Oversize elephant folio measuring 8 1/4' x 13' in matching slipcase. Two hundred fifty copies are reserved for private distribution and are numbered in red, 1 through 250. One thousand copes are for sale and are numbered in black. One thousand two hundred fifty copies were printed in the fall of 1984. This first edition was designed and cared for by Michael Alpert.

From limitation page: 'The Eyes of the Dragon was printed and bound in Lunenburg, Vermont, by The Stinehour Press. Rare limited edition beautifully signed by Stephen King.

Stephen king eyes of the dragon first edition