The Dead Zone (First Edition)

London: Raven Books, 1979

8vo (24,1 x 15,9 x 2,9cm) 426pp. Original black hardcover binding with dust jacket. Gilt lettering to spine.

The Dead Zone is a science fiction thriller novel by Stephen King published in 1979. The story follows Johnny Smith, who awakens from a coma of nearly five years and, apparently as a result of brain damage, now experiences clairvoyant and precognitive visions triggered by touch. When some information is blocked from his perception, Johnny refers to that information as being trapped in the part of his brain that is permanently damaged, "the dead zone." The novel also follows a serial killer in Castle Rock, and the life of rising politician Greg Stillson, both of whom are evils Johnny must eventually face. (wikipedia.com)

Condition: Very good. Dust jacket has been covered with protective Brodart plastic sleeve. Minor rubbing and a few small areas of edgewear to the dust jacket. Small closed tear to the front of DJ. Light rubbing and scuff marks to the plastic cover. Light rubbing and light edgewear to boards and spine. Some light glue residue to boards, and a small area of superficial chipping to the rear board. Previous owner’s signature and a few notes in pen to front free endpaper. Some tape residue to rear free endpaper. Text is clean, and copy is well bound.