Scarce 1998 Stephen King "Bag of Bones" Advance Reader’s Copy
This listing is for a rare, original Advance Reader’s Copy (Uncorrected Proof) of the Bram Stoker Award-winning novel Bag of Bones by the legendary master of suspense, Stephen King. Distributed for promotional purposes prior to the book’s official September 1998 publication, this volume represents a pivotal moment in King's career—his first release with publisher Scribner.
Key Features:
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UNCORRECTED ADVANCE PROOF: This is an official "Not For Resale" special advance reader's copy. As an uncorrected proof, it contains the pre-publication text of King's "haunted love story," printed specifically for booksellers, librarians, and reviewers.
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PUBLISHER’S INTRODUCTORY LETTER: The volume includes a rare, tipped-in letter from Susan Moldow, Vice President and Publisher at Scribner. In the letter, Moldow describes the novel as a "departure" for King and compares its seductive power to Daphne du Maurier’s classic Rebecca.
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PRE-PUBLICATION PRAISE: The back cover features early acclaim from major literary figures, including Amy Tan, Gloria Naylor, and Anne Rivers Siddons, who celebrate the novel as an evocation of love, grief, and healing.
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SCARCE COLLECTOR'S STATE: Advance copies are produced in very limited numbers compared to trade first editions. Because they were never intended for public sale, they are highly sought after by Stephen King completionists and collectors of modern first editions.
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STRIKING PROOF COVER: The volume features early cover art depicting a screaming face overlaid with a lakeside cabin, clearly identified on the front as an "Advance Reader's Copy • Not For Sale".
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COLLECTOR'S CONDITION: This proof is in excellent condition, showing clean edges and a tight binding.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that the images shown are of the specific, unique physical copy you will receive. As an uncorrected proof, the interior may contain typographical errors or minor text variations from the final trade edition published in late 1998.
Secure a Piece of Stephen King’s Literary Legacy Today!
This unique artifact offers a fascinating look into the commercial launch of one of King's most moving and personal novels. Ready for immediate display, this scarce advance reader's copy is a premier cornerstone for any serious library of modern American fiction and horror literature.
