This is a first edition, first printing of Stephen King’s Rose Madder, published by Viking in 1995. The novel blends psychological tension with elements of myth and fantasy as a woman leaves an abusive marriage and starts over.
The book includes a frontispiece illustration by Mark Geyer and clean, bright pages on acid-free paper. All details are photo-verified so you can review condition with confidence.
Quick Specs
Item Type: Vintage Fiction Book
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Size: 7 × 5 × 1.5 in
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Material: Cloth spine over textured boards
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Color: Black boards; multicolored dust jacket
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Origin or Maker: Viking / Penguin Books USA
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Year or Era: 1995
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GENRE: Modern Horror / Psychological Fiction
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Language / Pages: English / 420 pages
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Identifiers: ISBN 0-670-85869-2
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: First edition, first printing (full number line: 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2)
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Dust Jacket: Present; not price-clipped ($23.95 U.S.)
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Illustrations: Frontispiece illustration by Mark Geyer
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Extras: Printed on acid-free paper
Condition Grade: Very Good
Notes:
- Dust jacket shows mild shelf wear and a few small surface rubs, still retains gloss.
- Boards clean with minimal corner wear; faint smudge visible on front board.
- Binding is tight; pages are clean and bright with no writing except for a single-name inscription on the dedication page.
- Text block edges clean.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
Contains a first-name-only personal inscription on the dedication page. No other markings provided.
About the Author: Stephen King
Stephen King is the author of more than fifty novels and numerous short story collections, widely read for his ability to blend everyday life with unsettling or speculative elements.
A solid first printing for readers who enjoy collecting King’s work.
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