A new edition of the bachman books, including a new introduction titled the importance of being bachman, was released 24 september 1996 in. The tale was published in 1977 and reprinted in 1985 in the hardcover omnibus the bachman books. Rage by richard bachman the early pen name of stephen king is a highly collectible story. This first edition, first printing of rage is an excellent example of the first of the bachman works. It was then that i first read rage in my fathers battered old copy of the bachman books, a compendium of the first four novels published under kings longdead pseudonym, invented in order to. They are rage, a story of stunning psychological horror about an estra ordinary high school student. Roadwork, a strange variation on the theme of home sweet home. The first edition of the novel was published in september 24th 1996, and was written by richard bachman. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are. Richard bachman stephen king uk first edition nel paperback.
Rage first appeared as a paperback under kings pseudonym richard bachman in 1977 and then was published in 1985 in a collection of short novels, titled the bachman books he asked his publishers to remove rage from publication after the novel was linked to. Pdf the regulators book by richard bachman free download. Rage originally titled getting it on is the first novel by stephen king published under the pseudonym richard bachman. Rage is out of print, and has been for over ten years at the direction of the author, due to the proliferation of school shootings. The running man is the worst of the 4, as can be seen in the photos. A disturbed highschool student with authority problems kills one of his teachers and takes the rest of his class hostage. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Make offer rage by richard bachman stephen king rare 1977 true 1st edition 1st print vgc. Richard bachman rage audiobook stephen king audiobooks.
Please join me as i discuss and give my thoughts on rage by richard bachman stephen king. Wraps a little rubbed to the spine, block toned as is inevitable. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 498 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Rage richard bachman for sale collectibles for sale. Over the course of one long, tense and unbearable hot afternoon, charlie decker explains what led him to this drastic sequence of events, while at the same. Rage first appeared as a paperback under kings pseudonym richard bachman in 1977 and then was published in 1985 in a collection of short novels, titled the bachman books he asked his publishers to remove rage from publication after the novel was linked to four reallife school shooting incidents from 19981997. Unfollow rage richard bachman to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rage by richard bachman stephen king paperback signed. For sale, first edition first printing of rage, written by stephen king as richard bachman. One of the four uncommon bachman books only published as sole titles in paperback. Identifying first edition points of issue bookpoi a guide. Rage by richard bachman stephen king identifying first edition points of issue.
Rage richard bachman stephen king 9780451076458 hpb. Rage by richard bachman stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It made the new york times best seller list upon its release in 1985. First edition is printed on page, and r49 is printed on page 447. I had felt that perhaps us sk fans were missing out on this pulled book but thanks to the internet i managed to get hold of this novella and honestly, we are. Underwood realised that she had to go back to the basics in algebra. Bachman books first edition stephen king bauman rare books. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. Oct 30, 2019 the book is quarter bound in black cloth with tan boards. Richard bachman rage 1983 uk edition 1st uk nel stephen king. Four early novels rage, the long walk, roadwork, the running man with a new introduction by stephen king by stephen king writing as richard bachman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rage stephen king richard bachman signet first edition. The others are rage 1977, the long walk 1979, and roadwork 1981.
Rage is the first book stephen king wrote under his pseudonym richard bachman back in 1977 and which he let fall out of print after the book was associated with some high school shootings. Voluntarily pulled out of print by stephen king after the columbine shootings. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. King created richard bachman to be his longterm alias, not just a temporary writing. The bachman books is a collection of the first four novels written by stephen king under the pseudonym of richard bachman the book was relased by nal on 4 october 1985 contents. It first appeared as a paperback under kings pseudonym richard bachman in 1977 and then was published in 1985 in a collection of short novels, titled the bachman books. Richard bachman stephen king rage new english library. Rage is the first of four books written by king that were published between 1977 and 1982 under the name richard bachman. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1 pages and is available in paperback format. My haul from this weekend, the bachman book was more than all. Rage by richard bachman,stephen king 1977 1st edition, 1st. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are charlie decker, carol granger.
Stephen king signed rage book richard bachman first. In a footnote to the preface of the novel blaze, dated 30 january 2007, king wrote of rage. King allowed the novel to go out of print because the topic of a school shooting became associated with actual high school shooting incidents in the 1980s and 1990s. Stephen king started writing rage originally titled getting it on in 1966, when he was a senior in high school. Rage richard bachman stephen king 1983 nel paperback 1st british edition fine. Book clearly states first printing and contains the full number line see photo. Stephen king signed rage book richard bachman first edition. It was collected in 1985 in the hardcover omnibus the bachman books.
Stephen king rage first edition, first printing writing. Four early novels by richard bachman rage the long walk roadwork the running man by stephen king. The bachman books is a collection of the first four novels written by stephen king under the pseudonym of richard bachman. Where can i find the novel rage by richard bachman aka.
School shootings drove stephen king to take rage off. At some point, he stuffed the bare novel in a box, and it was only in 1971 that he took out the manuscript and completed it. The remaining three novels are still in print and are published as separate books. It goes into detail about a boy who went to school to get it on and kill people. King allowed the novel to go out of print because the topic of a school shooting became associated with actual high school shooting incidents in the 1980s. There will be no future printings of this book at stephens request due to the sensitive nature of the material found. Omnibus collection of four early bachman novels rage, the long walk, roadwork, the running man and the essay why i was bachman notes. All are nel first edition paperbacks in good to very good condition. Jul 03, 2012 it was then that i first read rage in my fathers battered old copy of the bachman books, a compendium of the first four novels published under kings longdead pseudonym, invented in order to. After that event happened, the author allowed rage to go out of print out of fear that it may inspire similar events, as.
Richard bachman pseudonym, stephen king goodreads author edition language. It is the bachman books collection that is a bit harder to get, because rage was removed from it. Free download or read online the regulators pdf epub book. Pdf rage book by richard bachman free download 1 pages. A highly collectible book by the legendary novelist, writing as richard bachman.
The novel describes a school shooting, and has been associated with actual high school. Bachman books four early novels by stephen king paperback book richard bachman rage long walk roadwork running man vintage horror. Richard bachmans rage aka stephen king collectors weekly. Stephen king signed rage book richard bachman first edition 1977 paperback wcoa. The book is for lack of a better term a how to on school shootings. The first edition of the novel was published in september 6th 1977, and was written by richard bachman.
The bachman books is a collection of short novels by stephen king published under the pseudonym richard bachman between 1977 and 1982. It was first published in 1977 and then was collected in 1985 in the hardcover omnibus the bachman books. The bachman books is still in print in the united kingdom although it no longer contains rage. Rage kindle edition kindle edition, 1 pages authors. Some grubbiness and a little fading to the red on the spine.
Identifying first edition points of issue a guide to. Four of richard bachman s eerie works are gathered here in a posthumous edition. My haul from this weekend, the bachman book was more than. Rage stephen king richard bachman first nel paperback. Stephen king rage first edition, first printing writing at. Richard bachman stephen king uk first edition nel paperback set of 4 inc. Rage by richard bachman stephen king rare 1977 true 1st edition 1st print vgc. Four of richard bachmans eerie works are gathered here in a posthumous edition.
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