The Shining

5b 1977 Stephen King, First Edition, early printing (with gutter code S14 instead of R49 for the true first. Dust jacket price 8.95 ) Notes The Shining by Stephen King is a psychological horror novel that follows Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic, who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado. Jack moves in with his wife, Wendy, and young son, Danny, who possesses “the shining”—a psychic ability that allows him to see the hotel’s terrifying secrets. As winter storms cut off the family, Jack is influenced by supernatural forces in the hotel, leading him to descend into madness. The novel explores themes of addiction, family trauma, and the supernatural, and is praised for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth. Description Mustard colored boards with canvas spine and gold lettering on the spine. Original illustrated dust jacket with fading to top of the back cover and minor chipping to the edges. Deckled edge, foxing to top and bottom. Great condition.