Horror Fiction Classic — Misery (1987) — Stephen King | Price-intact DJ, Psychological Thriller

Stephen King’s Misery is a cornerstone of modern horror fiction and psychological suspense. King strands a bestselling author with his “number one fan,” turning a snowbound farmhouse into a chamber of dread.

This Viking hardcover features the iconic price-intact dust jacket ($18.95), bright orange endpapers, and King’s red “SK” monogram on the board—310 pages of pure tension.

Clean, and ready for your shelf or next reread.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Book, hardcover with dust jacket
• Size: 9.5 × 6 × 1 in
• Material: Cloth-backed boards, paper dust jacket
• Color: Black/gray boards; black, red & silver jacket
• Origin or Maker: Viking Penguin Inc., New York
• Year or Era: 1987-06-08
• GENRE: Horror Fiction / Psychological Thriller
• Language / Pages: English / 310 pp.
• Identifiers: ISBN 0-670-81364-8 (on DJ & copyright page); LCCN 86-40504 (visible)

Edition & Features 

• Dust Jacket: Present; price-intact at $18.95; not price-clipped
• Extras: Quarter-cloth spine; red “SK” monogram to board; orange endpapers

Condition Grade: Very Good

Notes: Tight square binding; clean, unmarked pages with light age-toning at edges. Dust jacket glossy with mild shelf wear, tiny edge nicks and soft creases at extremities; no major tears. Boards sharp; spine lettering bright.

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..

About the Author Stephen King

Stephen King (b. 1947) is the bestselling master of contemporary horror and suspense, author of The Shining, It, and The Stand—with numerous film and television adaptations.

Add a landmark King thriller to your shelf—this copy presents beautifully.

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