King, Stephen (1974) ‘Carrie’, US proof copy with signature and letter

Stephen King (1974) ‘Carrie‘, US proof copy or ‘special reading copy’. In addition, Stephen King’s autograph on headed note paper ‘A Warning from Stephen King’ dated 6/23/86 ‘with best wishes’. Also includes a returned DDHB Radio request annotated by Stephen King in answer to arthritis featuring many times in his books ”Yes – Arthritis runs in our family – I suffer from it quite acutely myself.” Also including an addressed envelope where Stephen King has written his senders address in hand on the upper front.

Condition of the proof copy: slight shelf wear as expected. One crease on the spine; some stains and smudges as pictured. No creases to wraps. A Used Book Store stamp on the ffep. A very well preserved proof copy. These copies come up once in a blue moon.

Condition of ephemera: near fine with usual centre fold.

‘Carrie’, the master of horror’s debut novel has been adapted multiple times as feature films, theatre plays and Broadway Musicals. It launched King’s long and successful career and the man has never stopped writing since. A landmark novel. This proof copy precedes all other editions.