Black House by Stephen King & Peter Straub | First Edition, First Printing (2001) | Hardcover with Dust Jacket

This is a first edition of Black House (2001), Stephen King and Peter Straub’s return to the shared universe introduced in The Talisman. Blending horror and dark fantasy, the novel follows retired detective Jack Sawyer as old threats reappear and the veil between worlds thins.

This edition features the original dust jacket and clean, bright pages throughout. All details are photo-verified—an excellent addition for collectors of modern horror.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Hardcover book
• Size: 9 × 7 × 2 inches
• Material: Hardcover boards with dust jacket
• Color: Black, silver, white
• Origin or Maker: Random House, New York
• Year or Era: 2001
• GENRE: Horror / Dark Fantasy Fiction
• Language / Pages: English, 624 pages
• Identifiers: ISBN 0-375-50439-7

Edition & Features  

• Edition/Printing: First Edition, First Printing
• Dust Jacket: Present, not price-clipped

Condition Grade: Very Good+

Notes:

• Dust jacket has light surface wear but remains clean and glossy
• Boards clean with sharp corners
• Binding tight; no lean
• Pages clean, bright, and unmarked
• A solid, well-kept first edition

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 Authors Stephen King and Peter Straub

Stephen King and Peter Straub are acclaimed American novelists whose 1984 collaboration The Talisman became a modern classic of horror and dark fantasy. Black House revisits that world while standing firmly as a major work in each author’s bibliography.

A strong first edition for any modern horror shelf.

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