The Shining [First Printing] by King, Stephen - 1977

New York: Doubleday & Company, 1977. Stated first edition; first printing w/code R49 at page 447. Tan boards, black cloth spine wrap, crisp gilt spine titles, light shelf wear; some adhesive residue to front, back exterior boards. Deckled pages near very good with attractive toning; no writing. Bind fine; hinges intact. Dust wrapper light shelf wear; unclipped 8.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Very attractive, original wrap-around jacket illustration by Dave Christensen. Rare near very good first edition in same wrapper. A benchmark in the literary career of Stephen King and his third published novel following Carrie and 'Salem's Lot. The Shining stands as a cultural icon of modern horror, a searing study of a family torn apart, and a nightmarish glimpse into the dark recesses of human weakness and dementia. The Overlook Hotel claimed the most beautiful setting of any resort in the world, but the Torrance family saw much more than its splendor. Danny, blessed - or cursed - with a shining, precognitive gift saw visions hideously beyond the comprehension of a small boy. For Jack, Wendy, and their young son it is a place where past horrors come to life. And where those gifted with the shining do battle with the darkest evils. This tale of a troubled man hired to care for a remote mountain resort over the winter, slowly but steadily unfolds as secrets from the hotel's past are revealed, and the hotel itself attempts to claim the very souls of the Torrance family. "YOU'RE THE CARETAKER, SIR. YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN THE CARETAKER. I SHOULD KNOW, SIR. I'VE ALWAYS BEEN HERE... " Rare tangible. 447 pages. 5 3/4" x 8 1/2" design. Printed in the U.S.A. Insured post.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.