THE LONG WALK by Stephen King (NEW US 1st Ltd.Ed. Centipede Press 2023 UK P&P)

Description: Title: The Long WalkAuthor: Richard Bachman (A pseudonym for Stephen King)Publisher: Centipede PressEdition: US 1st (Trade Edition - one of only 1400 copies)Year: 2023 ISBN-13: 9781613472798 Condition: NEW/SEALED! Trade edition limited to 1,400 unsigned copies. Printed endpapers, a ribbon marker and tail bands. Stamped spine and boards, Smyth-sewn binding, bound in grey cloth with a double sided dustjacket. (NB every copy comes with the dustjacket wrapped in Mylar). Summary: "The Long Walk" is a dystopian horror novel set in a future America under a totalitarian regime. The story follows 100 teenage boys participating in a grueling walking contest along U.S. Route 1, where they must maintain a speed above four miles per hour. If a walker falls below this speed, they receive warnings, and after three warnings, they are shot dead. The last surviving walker wins a large sum of money and a prize of their choice. The protagonist, Ray Garraty, from Maine, forms friendships with other walkers like McVries, Baker, Olson, and Pearson as they endure the challenges of the walk. The novel delves into themes of friendship, coming-of-age, and resistance against authority within a bleak and violent setting. "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) 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. 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 pseudonym, making them rarer amongst the other 58 to date and reflected in the value. In January 2023 Centipede Press released this freshly illustrated limited edition to collectors' delight, including a new introduction by Bev Vincent. Known as the "King of Horror", a play on his surname and a reference to his high standing in pop culture, King's 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. 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 purchase 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, unless the item is sealed, in which case internal shots are from elsewhere). Check my Star ratings - you won't be disappointed.

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