THE LONG WALK by Richard Bachman ( UK 1st / 1st PB NEL Sept 1980, Stephen King )

Description: Title: The Long Walk Author: Richard Bachman (Pseudonym of Stephen King) Genre Dystopian Horror Novel Publisher: New English Library ISBN-10: 0-450-04957-4 Year: 1980 (September) Format: Mass-Market Paperback Pages 253 First UK Edition Identifiers: Copyright page states “First NEL Paperback Edition September 1980”. Cover Price £1.25 Condition: Very Good - Amazingly for its age there is only one 2cm crease to the top right of the front cover, with no tears or missing pages; tight block with no writing in the margins, no highlighting, & no sunning, not ex-library, not dedicated or stamped by any previous bookstores . This copy has clean inside covers, and tanned pages throughout in line with its great age. There is visible rubbing mainly to bottom third of the spine which has a slight lean and there's a 10mm scuff to the rear of the spine in the centre (see original photos). A much sought-after title. Summary: On the first day of May, a hundred teenage boys meet for an event known throughout the country as "The Long Walk," a deadly contest of endurance and determination, where each step could literally be their last. Phenomenal best-selling horror. About the Author: Stephen King (a.k.a. Richard Bachman) is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. At this early point in King’s career, despite the fact that he had only published a few short stories and novels, he was already quite popular. King was developing a penchant for churning out books like nobody else, but Doubleday didn’t want to saturate the market by issuing more than one new King book each year. Instead, King used his editor at NAL who had purchased the paperback rights to his Doubleday novels for enormous sums. (NEL reissued in the UK). Publishing under the pseudonym "Richard Bachman", the plan was to see if it would find its own audience without the benefit of King’s name. Only 7 of his novels are under this name making them rarer amongst the other 58 to date and reflected in the value. Known as the "King of Horror", a play on his surname and a reference to his high standing in pop culture, his books have to date sold well over 400 million copies. Numerous adaptations have and are being made of King’s works, both for TV and film, and they include such notable directors as Stanley Kubrick, John Carpenter, David Cronenberg, Brian De Palma and Rob Reiner. Reception: "The four Bachman books were about broken, trapped men, desperately clinging to humanity while the world they inhabited pushed them further away from it. Rage, The Long Walk, Roadwork & The Running Man: while they might trip into science fiction territory, they all exist by focusing on the human side of their protagonists, backing them into corners and making them fight their way out". (James Smythe, Guardian) Delivery: UK (Special Delivery) Postage is included in the price, not in addition. Overseas buyers: via Ebay's "Global Shipping Program": buyer only pays the difference in postage from Ebays UK Hub to their location. Please note any local import taxes which may apply in addition are the responsibility of the buyer and are estimated for you at checkout by Ebay GSP, based on your address. Please consult with your own tax adviser before purchasing if in any doubt, as duty rates vary from country to country, usually based on the total value including transit costs. Returns: None (unless item is damaged irreversibly by the courier which is insured in full). Please look at the detailed photos & description before purchasing (I only use original photos of the item being shipped, not stock photos) and check my Star ratings - you won't be disappointed.

Price: 174.95 GBP

Location: WATFORD, Hertfordshire

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