Stephen King – The Bazaar of Bad Dreams (2015)
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The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King — 2015 First Edition, First Printing. Published by Scribner, this hardcover collection features 20 stories from the master of suspense. A clean, well-preserved copy with its original dust jacket. Pages are free of writing and markings. Light shelf wear and dust jacket scuffing are present. ISBN 9781501111679.
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The Bazaar of Bad Dreams — Stephen King (2015 First Edition, First Printing)
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams Stephen King 2015 First Edition is a hardcover collection of 20 unforgettable stories from one of America’s most celebrated authors of horror, suspense, and supernatural fiction. Published by Scribner in November 2015, this copy is a verified first edition, first printing, complete with its original illustrated dust jacket.
Stephen King has spent decades exploring the unsettling possibilities hidden beneath everyday life. In The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, he invites readers into a remarkable collection of strange encounters, unexpected dangers, psychological suspense, and darkly imaginative storytelling.
The collection includes stories such as Mile 81, The Dune, Batman and Robin Have an Altercation, Morality, Afterlife, Ur, Blockade Billy, and Summer Thunder. From eerie roadside mysteries to disturbing reflections on mortality, these stories demonstrate King’s versatility as a storyteller.
An especially interesting feature of this collection is King’s introduction to each story, offering background on its inspiration, creation, or development. These introductions give readers an additional glimpse into the imagination and writing process of the author.
First Edition and Printing Details
This copy was published by Scribner in November 2015 and is identified on its copyright page as the First Scribner Hardcover Edition.
The complete printer’s number line reads:
1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2
The presence of the number 1 confirms that this is a first printing, an important distinction for collectors who seek original hardcover editions rather than later printings.
Book Condition
Hardcover: Very Good+
The book is clean and well preserved, with straight boards, a substantial text block, and light signs of normal handling. Page edges show mild age-related toning.
Interior: Very Good+
Pages are clean and free of writing, highlighting, or other markings. The interior presents very nicely.
Original Dust Jacket: Very Good
The illustrated dust jacket is complete and displays light surface rubbing, small scuffs, and minor wear along the edges and corners, consistent with careful previous ownership.
Please examine the accompanying photographs, which show the actual book being offered for sale.
Bibliographic Information
- Title: The Bazaar of Bad Dreams: Stories
- Author: Stephen King
- Publisher: Scribner
- Publication Date: November 2015
- Edition: First Scribner Hardcover Edition
- Printing: First Printing
- Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket
- ISBN-13: 9781501111679
- ISBN-10: 1501111679
- Genre: Horror, Suspense, Supernatural Fiction, Short Stories
- Language: English
- Condition: Very Good+ hardcover / Very Good dust jacket
Why Add This Book to Your Collection?
For readers who appreciate Stephen King’s shorter fiction, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams provides a varied selection of the author’s distinctive storytelling. It also makes a worthwhile addition to a shelf of original Stephen King hardcovers.
This 2015 first printing offers collectors a clearly identified edition with its original dust jacket and a particularly clean interior.
Whether you’re completing a Stephen King collection, replacing a worn reading copy, or discovering these stories for the first time, this hardcover is a wonderful choice.
Carefully inspected and photographed by JAS Limited.
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