PDA

View Full Version : Stephen King Book Release Dates List



mae
07-10-2008, 10:54 AM
Do we have a list of dates when each King book was released? I mean day and month, not just year. It's easy enough for the newer books (just look on Amazon), but it'd be nice to have this reference for all of them.


The List
Since full release dates were not generally recorded for books, it can be difficult to discover correct dates, especially for earlier books. Verified dates are listed in bold.


1974: Carrie (April 5)
1975: ‘Salem’s Lot (October 17) [Illustrated: November 1, 2005]
1977: The Shining (January 28)
1977: Rage (September)
1978: Night Shift (February)
1978: The Stand (September) [Uncut: May 8, 1990]
1979: The Long Walk (July)
1979: The Dead Zone (August 30)
1980: Firestarter (September 29)
1981: Roadwork (March)
1981: Danse Macabre (April 20)
1981: Cujo (September 8)
1982: The Running Man (May)
1982: The Gunslinger (June 10) [Revised: June 23, 2003]
1982: Creepshow (July)
1982: Different Seasons (August 27)
1983: Christine (April 29)
1983: Cycle of the Werewolf (November) [Trade: April 1985]
1983: Pet Sematary (November 14)
1984: The Talisman (November 8)
1984: Thinner (November 19)
1985: Skeleton Crew (June 21)
1985: The Bachman Books (October 4)
1986: It (September 15)
1987: The Eyes of the Dragon (February 2) [Limited: December 10, 1984]
1987: The Drawing of the Three (May)
1987: Misery (June 8)
1987: The Tommyknockers (November 10)
1988: Nightmares in the Sky (November)
1989: The Dark Half (October 20)
1990: Four Past Midnight (September)
1991: The Waste Lands (August)
1991: Needful Things (October)
1992: Gerald’s Game (May)
1992: Dolores Claiborne (November)
1993: Nightmares & Dreamscapes (September 29)
1994: Insomnia (September 15)
1995: Rose Madder (June)
1996: The Green Mile (March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29) [Hardcover: October 3, 2000]
1996: Desperation (September 24)
1996: The Regulators (September 24)
1997: Wizard and Glass (November 4)
1998: Bag of Bones (September 22)
1999: Storm of the Century (February 1)
1999: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (April 6)
1999: Hearts in Atlantis (September 14)
2000: On Writing (October 3)
2000: Secret Windows (October)
2001: Dreamcatcher (March 20)
2001: Black House (September 15)
2002: Everything’s Eventual (March 19)
2002: From a Buick 8 (September 24)
2003: Wolves of the Calla (November 4)
2004: Song of Susannah (June 8)
2004: The Dark Tower (September 21)
2004: Faithful (December 2)
2005: The Colorado Kid (October 4) [Hardcover: March 2007]
2006: Cell (January 24)
2006: Lisey’s Story (October 24)
2007: Blaze (June 12)
2008: Duma Key (January 22)
2008: Just After Sunset (November 11)
2009: Under the Dome (November 10)
2010: Full Dark, No Stars (November 9)
2011: 11/22/63 (November 8)
2012: The Wind Through the Keyhole (February 21) [Trade: April 24]
2013: Ghost Brothers of Darkland County (June 4)
2013: Joyland (June 4) [Hardcover: June 11]
2013: Doctor Sleep (September 24)
2014: Mr. Mercedes (June 3)
2014: Revival (November 11)
2015: Finders Keepers (June 2)
2015: The Bazaar of Bad Dreams (November 3)
2016: End of Watch (June 7)
2017: Gwendy's Button Box (May 16)
2017: Sleeping Beauties (September 26)
2018: The Outsider (May 22)
2018: Elevation (October 30)
2019: The Institute (September 10)
2020: If It Bleeds (April 21)
2021: Later (March 2) [Hardcover: March 30]
2021: Billy Summers (August 3)
2022: Gwendy's Final Task (February 15)
2022: Fairy Tale (September 6)
2023: Holly (September 5)
2024: You Like It Darker (May 21)

Randall Flagg
07-10-2008, 12:29 PM
I would LOVE to have this info, but fear it will be VERY difficult to ascertain for all of the books. Great Idea, now for a little help from the community........:thumbsup:

Brice
07-10-2008, 12:50 PM
I'm going with the most accurate dates I can find for these. I can't say there aren't any mistakes.

Carrie- 04/05/1974
The Green Mile-03/27/1996, 04/25/1996, 05/24/1996, 06/27/1996, 07/25/1996, 08/29/1996
Desperation-09/01/1996
The Regulators-09/01/1996
Bag Of Bones- 09/01/1998
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon- 04/06/1999
Dreamcatcher- 03/20/2001
Black House-09/15/2001
From A Buick 8- 09/24/2002
Colorado Kid-10/04/2005
Cell- 01/24/2006
Lisey's Story- 10/24/2006
Blaze- 06/12/2007
Duma Key- 01/22/2008

Ricky
07-10-2008, 12:58 PM
'Salem's Lot - September 5, 1975
The Eyes of the Dragon - February 2, 1987
The Dark Half - November 1, 1989
Hearts In Atlantis - September 14, 1999
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon - April 06, 1999
On Writing - October 03, 2000
Dreamcatcher - March 20, 2001
Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales - March 19, 2002
From a Buick 8 - September 24, 2002
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla - November 04, 2003
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah - June 8, 2004
The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower - September 21, 2004
The Colorado Kid - October 4, 2005
Cell - January 24, 2006
Lisey's Story - October 24, 2006

This is all I could find for right now. Hope that helps! :)

mae
07-10-2008, 01:30 PM
Thanks for your help, Brice and Ricky!

Ricky
07-10-2008, 01:43 PM
I'm going with the most accurate dates I can find for these. I can't say there aren't any mistakes.


You have some of the ones I have Brice, so I think it's safe to say that they're correct.

mae
07-10-2008, 01:53 PM
Keep 'em coming, guys, this is great. Hopefully others too can plug in the holes in the list I've added to the first post.

Thanks!

Randall Flagg
07-10-2008, 02:18 PM
This is turning out great!
Once again, a great idea. I am going to edit the catalog to include specific release dates we research and find.:dance:

Ricky
07-10-2008, 05:08 PM
Edited my previous post to add:

The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla - November 04, 2003
The Dark Half - November 1, 1989
The Eyes of the Dragon - February 2, 1987

NeedfulKings
07-10-2008, 06:15 PM
I'll just post a link to this site. Some of the release dates jive with what you have, but one or two don't.

http://www.epinions.com/Books--19598_media_stephen_king/sec_~product_list/pp_~1#list

Great topic!!

Mr. Rabbit Trick
07-10-2008, 11:04 PM
Be careful with some of the information that is around on release dates. Its easy for the newer versions, but not for the earlier ones. Justin Brooks' book has many release dates but not all of them are confirmed.

You should only quote a date if you can confirm it yourself by copyright page, ARC/Proof or publicity material from the publisher.

Brice
07-10-2008, 11:15 PM
Most of the dates for the recent books came from off the publishers website. The couple I didn't get there were checked by comparing dates on multiple sites. I know some of them could be erroneous. Over the weekend I'll try to go back though the ones I posted and label those that are questionable. :)

carlosdetweiller
07-11-2008, 03:25 AM
Be careful with some of the information that is around on release dates. Its easy for the newer versions, but not for the earlier ones. Justin Brooks' book has many release dates but not all of them are confirmed.

You should only quote a date if you can confirm it yourself by copyright page, ARC/Proof or publicity material from the publisher.

I would second Mr. Rabbit Trick's concern about accepting these without validation. Some of the early ones don't jive with information I have but who's to say who's right and who's wrong?

Randall Flagg
07-11-2008, 05:03 AM
Good point about verification.
Not sure how long now books have been usually street dated on a Tuesday, but looking at the list I see that Desperation and The Regulators show 9/1/1996-a Sunday, which seems odd. The Dark half shows Wednesday November 1, 1989.
Storm of the Century shows as a Monday, Black House a Saturday.

mae
07-11-2008, 06:06 AM
Anything supposedly released on the 1st is suspect I think. The month may be correct but when no exact date is known the 1st is used.

I've put in a disclaimer to the list. If any of the currently stated dates are erroneous, please let me know and I'll unbold them.

Randall Flagg
07-11-2008, 06:25 AM
Pablo, you could simply put a (U) next to any date you have that is unverified, and at the bottom add a legend noting what the (U) means.

carlosdetweiller
07-11-2008, 06:48 AM
If I recall correctly, George Beahm used specific release dates in his book THE STEPHEN KING STORY. I think they were incorporated into his text and not in a comprehensive list. I'm not sure where he got them but George's research was always pretty good. I'll check when I get home tonight.

Ricky
07-11-2008, 06:58 AM
I'll just post a link to this site. Some of the release dates jive with what you have, but one or two don't.

http://www.epinions.com/Books--19598_media_stephen_king/sec_~product_list/pp_~1#list

Great topic!!

Careful with this website. You have to be careful not to jump on the first date you see. They have dates for hardcover, paperback, eBook, etc. editions of each book.

Just a heads up for everyone.

mae
07-11-2008, 07:12 AM
Pablo, you could simply put a (U) next to any date you have that is unverified, and at the bottom add a legend noting what the (U) means.

Maybe, but I don't want the list to look cumbersome. I think bolding, like I explained in the disclaimer, looks good.

Now if we could locate more dates!

Cutter
07-11-2008, 07:15 AM
This would be very hard to do. I was just checking some resources, and months sure, but the day when The Shining was released? Whew, that's a toughie!

Anyway, I'll see if I can contribute

mae
07-11-2008, 07:19 AM
I just had an idea to look at the New York Times archive. They archive every article that ever appeared since the paper's inception. Surely the would have articles on release of each King book?

Let's see...

Here's a review of Cujo, dated August 14, 1981: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C03E0DD153BF937A2575BC0A9679482 60 - so it must've come out in August. And here's Different Seasons, also August: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9506E1DB1139F932A2575BC0A9649482 60

Here they all are, very interesting, history-wise, but no solid release dates: http://query.nytimes.com/search/query?query=%22stephen+king%22+%22books+of+the+tim es%22+&d=&o=&v=&c=&n=10&dp=0&daterange=full&sort=oldest

Bev Vincent
07-11-2008, 07:44 AM
Rose Madder was June 1995

Cutter
07-11-2008, 09:34 AM
If you just want months, this web site has most of them (including all editions)

http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?Stephen%20King

I use this site for all authors I read, it's very informative.

mae
07-11-2008, 09:38 AM
Months are good, thanks for that. The days are also important :)

Bev Vincent
07-11-2008, 10:04 AM
Anyone up to going through their collection of Castle Rock newsletters? I'll bet you'll find a lot of dates in there. SKEMERs archives, too.

mae
07-11-2008, 10:22 AM
Just corrected the rates for the Green Mile volumes. They were released on the last Thursday of each month, it appears (I bought them all on release day, but of course don't remember).

carlosdetweiller
07-11-2008, 01:06 PM
If I recall correctly, George Beahm used specific release dates in his book THE STEPHEN KING STORY. I think they were incorporated into his text and not in a comprehensive list. I'm not sure where he got them but George's research was always pretty good. I'll check when I get home tonight.


As happens so regularly these days my memory is faulty. George refers mostly to the month and year of the early Doubleday releases without giving a specific day of the month in his book.

sentinel
07-11-2008, 06:25 PM
I worked at a bookstore in the 70's and release dates were never designated
or specific as they have been the last 20 years. I remember unpacking Night Shift (my first King book I bought a 1st ediiton HB I still own!) and the Doubleday catalog said "Fall Release" and the book didn't come out until December. I don't think there were actual specific dates for the early books.
I may be wrong but that's my old memories!

CRinVA
07-12-2008, 05:58 AM
Justin Brooks Bibliography will give you the months and years to many of them!

Bev Vincent
07-12-2008, 06:51 AM
The Tommyknockers: Nov 10, 1987 (source: Castle Rock Newsletter, October 1987)

Misery: May 21, 1987 (source: CRN, July 1987 -- official pub date was June 8th but it wasn't a hard-and-fast date)

The Drawing of the Three: April 1987 (excerpt published in April/May 1987 CRN) Since this was only available by mail order, I don't think there is an official publication date

It: Official date in September, but books were in stores in August, 1986. I remember purchasing my copy in Brussels while I was on a summertime trip around Europe, and I was back from that trip before the end of August.

Skeleton Crew: Listed as May 1985 in the first issue of CRN

Randall Flagg
07-12-2008, 07:26 AM
Great info. Thanks Bev, and CrinVa, hopefully we can get more dates that are confirmed.:clap:

mae
07-12-2008, 08:14 AM
Thanks for those, Bev! Excellent info.

Mr. Rabbit Trick
07-12-2008, 09:53 AM
Justin Brooks Bibliography will give you the months and years to many of them!

Justin will admit, these are not confirmed. I have been talking to him about the dates in his book very recently.

Randall Flagg
07-12-2008, 12:16 PM
I'll be posting a quite a few dates shortly, from a good source.:cool:

Randall Flagg
07-12-2008, 12:41 PM
According to 'The Complete Guide to the Works of Stephen King' by Rocky Wood, David Rawthorne and Norma Blackburn:

1977: The Shining (January)
This would jibe with the Doubleday Gutter theory as the book was physically printed the 49th week of 1976, thus it was likely to be published VERY early in 1977
1977: Rage (September)
1978: Night Shift (February)
1978: The Stand (September)
This differs from the first post, The Doubleday theory indicated this book was physically printed in September, 1978. The question is, did the book reach the market that month, or several weeks later in November?
1979: The Dead Zone (August)
1979: The Long Walk (July)
1980: Firestarter (S/L in July, Trade in September)
1981: Cujo (October)
1981: Danse Macabre (April)
1981: Roadwork (April)
1982: Creepshow (July)
1982: Different Seasons (August 27, 1982)
1982: The Gunslinger (August)
1982: The Running Man (May)
1983: Christine (April 29, 1983)

1983: Pet Sematary (November 14, 1983-FYI-Monday)
1984: The Talisman (November 8, 1984-FYI-Thursday)
1984: Thinner (November)
1985: Skeleton Crew (June 21, 1985-FYI-Friday)
1986: It (September 15, 1986-FYI-Monday)

mae
07-12-2008, 08:45 PM
Thanks for such thorough work!

Randall Flagg
07-13-2008, 09:11 AM
Additional dates from 'The Complete Guide to the Works of Stephen King' :
Some of these conflict with what you have listed.

1987: The Eyes of the Dragon (February)
1987: The Drawing of the Three (May)
1987: Misery (June 8-FYI, a Monday))
1987: The Tommyknockers (November)
1988: Nightmares in the Sky (November)
1989: The Dark Half (World first release October 2, in the UK. US release November)
1990: Four Past Midnight (September)
1990: The Stand: Uncut (May)
1991: Needful Things (October)
1991: The Waste Lands (August)
1992: Gerald’s Game (May)
1992: Dolores Claiborne (November)
1993: Nightmares & Dreamscapes (October)
1994: Insomnia (April) Note: King travelled across the country in October promoting the book, therefore I believe the April listing is incorrect, and that October is more likely-just my opinion.
1995: Rose Madder (July)
1996: The Green Mile (Complete edition as a paperback-September) [Hardcover: October 3, 2000-FYI, a Tuesday]
1996: Desperation (September 24, 1996-FYI, a Tuesday))
1996: The Regulators (September 24, 1996)
1997: Wizard and Glass (November-The S/L was released in August)
1998: Bag of Bones (September 22, 1998-FYI, a Tuesday))
1999: Storm of the Century (February 1, 1999-FYI, a Monday)
1999: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (April 6, 1999-FYI, a Tuesday)
1999: Hearts in Atlantis (September)
2000: On Writing (October)
2000: Secret Windows
2001: Dreamcatcher (March 20, 2001-FYI, a Tuesday)
2001: Black House (September 15, 2001-FYI, a Saturday) This seems odd.
2002: Everything’s Eventual (March 19, 2001-FYI, a Tuesday)
2002: From a Buick 8 (September 24, 2004-FYI a Tuesday)
2003: Wolves of the Calla (November 4, 2003-FYI a Tuesday)
2004: Song of Susannah (June 8, 2004-FYI a Tuesday)
2004: The Dark Tower (September 21, 2004-FYI a Tuesday and also King's birthday)

mae
07-13-2008, 04:09 PM
Thanks again!



2001: Black House (September 15, 2001-FYI, a Saturday) This seems odd.


It is odd, but I do remember it was very shortly after the tragic events of 9/11.

So with that updated, the only one month missing is for Secret Windows. Is it safe to assume it came out October 3rd, like On Writing?

Now we need to only find out the actual days for all those unbolded books :) I realize there were no set "release dates" back in the 70s, so when did this practice come into being?

Mr. Rabbit Trick
07-14-2008, 01:34 AM
1997: Wizard and Glass (November)

The trade cover proof says Pub. Date November 4 1997

Bev Vincent
07-14-2008, 02:13 AM
Yes, the Saturday release date for Black House was odd but accurate.

I doubt there is a specific release date for Secret Windows because it was a BOMC publication and only available via mail.

natehorning
07-14-2008, 01:59 PM
For what it's worth, my Firestarter proof quotes a September 29, 1980 publication date.


Nate

Randall Flagg
07-14-2008, 02:04 PM
For what it's worth, my Firestarter proof quotes a September 29, 1980 publication date.


Nate
A Monday.
I'd say that a proof qualifies as a "good source" for validation.

natehorning
07-14-2008, 02:15 PM
A Monday.
I'd say that a proof qualifies as a "good source" for validation.

In that case, the Thinner proof quotes a November 19, 1984 date and the Nightmares and Dreamscapes says September 29, 1993.



Nate

mae
07-14-2008, 02:40 PM
Excellent! Thanks, natehorning!

Bev Vincent
07-14-2008, 04:35 PM
Just remember that in the old days, there weren't embargoed street dates, so books sometimes went on sale up to a few weeks before the official pub date. I remember going looking for The Dark Half around the time it was published and the guy at the checkout had a bunch under the counter that he was selling as if they were drugs. Pssst. Just don't tell anyone where you got it...

mae
07-16-2008, 12:02 PM
But there seem to have been set release dates in any case, even though they may not have been adhered to as they are now (remember the brouhaha when the last Harry Potter book was released early?).

So, anyone uncover any missing release dates?

The Shining
Rage
Night Shift
The Stand
The Long Walk
The Dead Zone
Danse Macabre
Roadwork
Cujo
The Running Man
Creepshow
The Gunslinger
Cycle of the Werewolf
The Drawing of the Three
Nightmares in the Sky
Four Past Midnight
The Stand: Uncut
Needful Things
The Waste Lands
Gerald’s Game
Dolores Claiborne
Insomnia
Rose Madder

Randall Flagg
07-16-2008, 01:51 PM
pablo, many of those I have listed a source and a date for. If it jibes with info you have, perhaps that can be considered confirmed.

mae
07-16-2008, 01:57 PM
I meant actual days to go along with the months. Maybe some of our supercollectors could look at some of their proofs or other promotional material.

jhanic
07-16-2008, 02:11 PM
The proofs cannot always be reliable. I've noticed a number of them have the wrong date, wrong price, etc. A good current example were the two "Manuscript Proofs" of Blaze. One had the price as $25, the other with the correct price of $24.

John

Mr. Rabbit Trick
07-16-2008, 11:21 PM
John is right, proofs are not always the most accurate. Stick to ARCs with publisher's letters :|

herbertwest
07-17-2008, 03:00 AM
i can confirm the Dreamcatcher date with the following material:

Postcard sent from Scribner:
http://club.stephenking.free.fr/IMAGES/BOOKCOVERS/DREAMCATCHERPOSTCARDBACK.jpg
http://club.stephenking.free.fr/IMAGES/BOOKCOVERS/DREAMCATCHERPOSTCARDFRONT.jpg

jhanic
07-17-2008, 03:50 AM
That one I believe!

John

mae
07-17-2008, 05:35 AM
Awesome! Thank you.

mae
08-28-2008, 12:24 PM
So has anyone else been able to find any other missing dates for the list in the first post (Rose Madder, for instance)?

Randall Flagg
05-27-2009, 05:56 AM
2009: Under The Dome, November 10.

mae
05-27-2009, 12:58 PM
Thanks for bringing this back. Forgot all about it. UTD added to the list.

Ben Mears
05-28-2009, 04:04 AM
'Salem's Lot October 28, 1975

mae
05-28-2009, 04:32 AM
'Salem's Lot October 28, 1975

Really? We have a date of September 5. I don't recall the source of that date now, but it's in bold which means it was confirmed.

Ben Mears
05-28-2009, 04:58 AM
September 5 is when the story actually begins in the book with Ben's arrival in Jerusalem's Lot. George Beahm indicated that SL was released near Halloween, 1975. Using Tuesday as the traditional release day puts it at the 28th.

Randall Flagg
05-28-2009, 05:18 AM
I would go with a release in October.
Based upon the Doubleday Gutter Code Theory (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=2139), the book was printed the 37th week of 1975-September 8-12. It takes at least 2-6 weeks to distribute the books for release throughout the U.S.
Back in the early King days, his (and others) books were not always released on Tuesday's.

Cutter
05-28-2009, 05:53 AM
Odd I don't remember this list the first time around, but it's very valuable. Thanks!

btw, has anyone checked around for advance proof letters from the publisher which usually states the release date for the ones that are missing?

Ben Mears
05-28-2009, 06:29 AM
I would go with a release in October.
Based upon the Doubleday Gutter Code Theory (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=2139), the book was printed the 37th week of 1975-September 8-12. It takes at least 2-6 weeks to distribute the books for release throughout the U.S.
Back in the early King days, his (and others) books were not always released on Tuesday's.


RF,

Sounds reasonable. I didn't want to assume that Tuesdays were official release days back in 1975 but I have a high degree of confidence that it was formally released between October 27-30. Hutch has a 1st edition signed by SK on October 17, 1975 so following the gutter code theory SK would have had copies available to sign at that time.

mae
05-28-2009, 06:38 AM
Yeah it's tough to maintain this list with any degree of completeness when it's practically impossible to pinpoint the release dates for those early books. They just didn't have set release dates back then, did they?

jhanic
05-28-2009, 06:53 AM
btw, has anyone checked around for advance proof letters from the publisher which usually states the release date for the ones that are missing?

Geoff, very often the release dates listed on the proofs and the associated letters are incorrect. I would not rely on those.

John

Randall Flagg
05-28-2009, 08:28 AM
Perhaps Bob or Terry has paperwork that would correctly indicate the issue date.

carlosdetweiller
05-28-2009, 08:56 AM
Perhaps Bob or Terry has paperwork that would correctly indicate the issue date.

I think the publication date was October 17, 1975.

Here are a couple of internal memos from the Doubleday offices that refer to the publication date and to the correcting of the price of the book and the infamous Father "Cody" error.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/salemsinternal2.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/salemsinternal1.jpg

carlosdetweiller
05-28-2009, 09:03 AM
Photo of a King signature in my collection on a copy of 'SALEM'S LOT. I don't think I have seen an earlier one but probably there are some out there somewhere.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/kingsigsalems2.jpg

Randall Flagg
05-28-2009, 09:44 AM
That is enough info to convince me that Friday, 10/17/1975 was the release date.

Ben Mears
05-28-2009, 09:56 AM
Perhaps Bob or Terry has paperwork that would correctly indicate the issue date.

I think the publication date was October 17, 1975.

Here are a couple of internal memos from the Doubleday offices that refer to the publication date and to the correcting of the price of the book and the infamous Father "Cody" error.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/salemsinternal2.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/salemsinternal1.jpg

Mystery solved. Well done, Bob.

mae
05-28-2009, 09:57 AM
Amazing! Thanks. List updated! Would it be possible to fill the other gaps with similar information, and verify the supposedly verified ones, especially for the earlier titles?

Randall Flagg
05-28-2009, 05:29 PM
Amazing! Thanks. List updated! Would it be possible to fill the other gaps with similar information, and verify the supposedly verified ones, especially for the earlier titles?
It is possible, but only with the help of Collectors such as Bob, Terry and Hutch (sorry if I missed someone)-who, (thankfully) have a great deal of SK information at hand.
I am sure if any of them visited the University of Maine (at Orono), they would be granted permission to King's donated items, and could collaboratively define most any early publishing question.

blg
05-28-2009, 06:03 PM
This isn't very scientific, but I'm pretty sure the October 1994 release date for Insomnia is wrong. I moved to Oregon in October of '94 and am positive I purchased and read the book over the previous summer. I'll see if I can dig up any more info.

Brice
05-28-2009, 06:07 PM
Amazing! Thanks. List updated! Would it be possible to fill the other gaps with similar information, and verify the supposedly verified ones, especially for the earlier titles?
It is possible, but only with the help of Collectors such as Bob, Terry and Hutch (sorry if I missed someone)-who, (thankfully) have a great deal of SK information at hand.
I am sure if any of them visited the University of Maine (at Orono), they would be granted permission to King's donated items, and could collaboratively define most any early publishing question.


And I would have thought the people at The Fogler would visit Bob' house if they needed to research King publication information. :orely:

blg
05-28-2009, 09:24 PM
This isn't very scientific, but I'm pretty sure the October 1994 release date for Insomnia is wrong. I moved to Oregon in October of '94 and am positive I purchased and read the book over the previous summer. I'll see if I can dig up any more info.

Looks like I was wrong....go figure. Insomnia hit #1 on the NY Times bestseller list on 10/23/94.

mae
05-29-2009, 06:05 AM
The Gunslinger was listed as having been released in August, but I changed that to June 10 as per the Grant flyer (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showpost.php?p=359089&postcount=4320).

Randall Flagg
05-29-2009, 06:33 AM
Nice catch.

mae
11-09-2009, 01:08 PM
Just remembered this list. Does anybody have any info of the early 1990s books?

mae
11-16-2009, 08:26 AM
For some reason the list was missing the Revised Gunslinger. Just added it.

Randall Flagg
11-16-2009, 11:35 AM
Good catch. Thanks.

mae
03-23-2010, 07:37 AM
Added FDNS.

jhanic
03-23-2010, 09:24 AM
I've been working with Justin Brooks (Primary Bibliography of SK) and he's asked be for help on the following dates for Dolores Claiborne:


I was doing some research and things get very confusing with Dolores Claiborne.

I was wondering if perhaps you could check the copyright dates on your editions of the book. Some will show 1992 and some will show 1993, but it looks like I need some actual verification.

I need the dates for:
The British (BCA - Book Club Associates) edition - World's True First
The Hodder trade hardcover
The Hodder faux limited edition
The Viking hardcover.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Best,

-Justin

He's interested mainly in the actual month, day and year.

John

ur2ndbiggestfan
03-23-2010, 02:09 PM
Here is what my old index cards show for DOLORES CLAIBORNE:

Hodder trade hardcover - Feb., 1993 (according to LOCUS magazine)

Hodder 2000 copy deluxe boxed edition - October 1992 (according to LOCUS magazine)

Viking hardcover - November 1992 (which is when I bought it as soon as it was released), the book has a 1993 copyright date. (The receipt is still in the book, dated November 14)

jhanic
03-23-2010, 02:43 PM
Thanks! I'll pass that on to Justin.

John

mae
03-23-2010, 02:57 PM
The list in the first post here has November 1992 as well, but the 14th was a Saturday. So it was probably released on the 10th? Or they didn't do Tuesday release dates back then yet?

ur2ndbiggestfan, do you have any other info, perhaps, for other books in the list that don't have bolded full dates of release?

mae
03-23-2010, 03:08 PM
Here's something that's been on my mind regarding King's output: the year 1987. Was anyone here around back then and do you remember what that was like, Stephen King-wise. Because, coming off It in September 1986, he published four books during that year: The Eyes of the Dragon in February, The Drawing of the Three in May, Misery in June, and The Tommyknockers in November. I just wonder how this saturation of the book market was treated in the media, if it was at all? Of course, the next major King book arrived exactly two years later, in November 1989 (The Dark Half).

jhanic
03-23-2010, 03:20 PM
It was widely mentioned in the media. Everyone "expected" the books to reach the saturation point, but most hit the bestseller lists with good sales. I don't remember details, but I remember that it was a great year for King fans!

John

ur2ndbiggestfan
03-24-2010, 07:34 AM
(The list in the first post here has November 1992 as well, but the 14th was a Saturday. So it was probably released on the 10th? Or they didn't do Tuesday release dates back then yet?)

It was probably released the week prior to the Saturday I bought it on.

(ur2ndbiggestfan, do you have any other info, perhaps, for other books in the list that don't have bolded full dates of release?)

I'm sorry, I don't understand what you are asking here.
I bought the trade INSOMNIA on October 3, 1994 at Barnes & Noble, and that month's LOCUS gives a September release date. Is that the kind of information you are asking for?

Brice
03-24-2010, 07:36 AM
I don't believe all books are released on Tuesdays...just most.

mae
03-24-2010, 08:50 AM
I'm sorry, I don't understand what you are asking here.
I bought the trade INSOMNIA on October 3, 1994 at Barnes & Noble, and that month's LOCUS gives a September release date. Is that the kind of information you are asking for?

Right. If you'll look at the first post of this thread, the list has Insomnia as released in October, but no day. That's the purpose of this, to compile correct full dates for all the books.

EXPLORER
03-24-2010, 09:18 AM
Here is what my old index cards show for DOLORES CLAIBORNE:

Hodder trade hardcover - Feb., 1993 (according to LOCUS magazine)

Hodder 2000 copy deluxe boxed edition - October 1992 (according to LOCUS magazine)

Viking hardcover - November 1992 (which is when I bought it as soon as it was released), the book has a 1993 copyright date. (The receipt is still in the book, dated November 14)

JUST TOOK A LOOK AT DELORES CLAIBORNE VIKING ARC/PROOF and see the Front cover has the PUB DATE_____ PRICE _______ left blank HOWEVER, there is a sticker inside which states
On Sale: November 23, 1992
Publication date: December 7, 1992
ISBN: 0-670-84452-7

nOT SURE WHY A Pub date would be after the On Sale date

herbertwest
03-24-2010, 10:24 AM
Ditto... i was wondering the same thing...
I dont understand how it is possible, especially with a 2 weeks delay

jhanic
03-24-2010, 11:41 AM
I have a feeling that there may be legal differences between the publication date and the for sale date. I don't know why this would be, though, unless it's for some arcane publishing thing.

John

EXPLORER
03-24-2010, 02:16 PM
I have a feeling that there may be legal differences between the publication date and the for sale date. I don't know why this would be, though, unless it's for some arcane publishing thing.

John

I was looking at some other Proofs to see if this occurs more often than we realize. and found on a NIGHTMARES and DREAMSCAPES Proof it states:
*on-sale date September 29, 1993
*1,500,000 copy first printing
*A Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection

and below has the box filled out saying:
PUB DATE 10/93 PRICE $27.50

I wonder if it could have something to do with when Sale to stores actually take place.. We know stores pre-order.... Perhaps the Sale date is related to actual stores purchase date. ?? Dunno

ur2ndbiggestfan
03-24-2010, 02:46 PM
Here is information I wrote down as I bought the books. This may or may not be of help to you. This information differs from what is presented on the first page of this forum. I have put in notes where they may be of some small value. When only a month is listed, that is the month I purchased the book.

DIFFERENT SEASONS - (receipt dated 7-22-82)

CHRISTINE - March 1983

PET SEMATARY - October 1983

THINNER - (receipt dated 11-14-84)

THE TALISMAN - October 1984

THE EYES OF THE DRAGON - (Receipt from B. Dalton dated 1-13-87)

THE BACHMAN BOOKS - October 1985 (released late September with Plume trade PB)

IT - August 1986

MISERY - (receipt dated 5-19-87 from B. Dalton)(also have pre-order slip from Dalton's stating COMING IN MAY!)(released in April according to LOCUS magazine)

THE DRAWING OF THE THREE - (mailed May 28, received June 1, 1987)

THE DARK HALF - (receipt dated 10-22-89)(released 10-20 according to L.W. Currey)

THE STAND UNCUT - Doubleday edition released May 1990 AFTER the British edition (also May) according to The Overlook Connection)

FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT - (receipt dated 8-28-90 from Walden Books)

NEEDFUL THINGS - (receipt dated 9-30-91 from Barnes & Noble)

GERALD'S GAME - (receipt dated 6-20-92 from B. Dalton for trade hardcover) (ABA edition released May 1992)

DESPERATION & THE REGULATORS - (receipt dated 9-21-96 from K-Mart)

mae
03-29-2010, 12:38 PM
Blockade Billy added.

Randall Flagg
04-20-2010, 06:15 AM
Blockade Billy: 4/19/2010?

Room 217 Caretaker
04-20-2010, 07:45 AM
Blockade Billy: 4/19/2010?

My vote is 4/19/2010

I got my copy as well as many others on the 19th.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Randall Flagg
07-25-2010, 06:56 PM
I think Pablo went with CD's official publication date of 4/20/2010.

Merlin1958
07-25-2010, 09:04 PM
Don't forget "Riding the Bullet" and "SODII" are at the "Printer"

LOL Sorry for the interuption...............


:blush:

Randall Flagg
10-17-2010, 09:32 AM
Bump,
What about The Secretary of Dreams Volume One (2006-actual date?) and Two (Two released 10/15/2010)
The Little Sisters of Eluria?

mae
03-03-2011, 03:55 PM
Added 11/22/63 to the list in the first post. Curiously, four of King's last five books were all published the second week of November. Is there something special about that?

Randall Flagg
03-03-2011, 05:29 PM
Gives ample time to sell before Christmas, and in the US Winter is near and people have more indoor time.

Randall Flagg
05-06-2011, 04:50 PM
Here is information I wrote down as I bought the books. This may or may not be of help to you. This information differs from what is presented on the first page of this forum. I have put in notes where they may be of some small value. When only a month is listed, that is the month I purchased the book.

DIFFERENT SEASONS - (receipt dated 7-22-82)

CHRISTINE - March 1983

PET SEMATARY - October 1983

THINNER - (receipt dated 11-14-84)

THE TALISMAN - October 1984

THE EYES OF THE DRAGON - (Receipt from B. Dalton dated 1-13-87)

THE BACHMAN BOOKS - October 1985 (released late September with Plume trade PB)

IT - August 1986

MISERY - (receipt dated 5-19-87 from B. Dalton)(also have pre-order slip from Dalton's stating COMING IN MAY!)(released in April according to LOCUS magazine)

THE DRAWING OF THE THREE - (mailed May 28, received June 1, 1987)

THE DARK HALF - (receipt dated 10-22-89)(released 10-20 according to L.W. Currey)

THE STAND UNCUT - Doubleday edition released May 1990 AFTER the British edition (also May) according to The Overlook Connection)

FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT - (receipt dated 8-28-90 from Walden Books)

NEEDFUL THINGS - (receipt dated 9-30-91 from Barnes & Noble)

GERALD'S GAME - (receipt dated 6-20-92 from B. Dalton for trade hardcover) (ABA edition released May 1992)

DESPERATION & THE REGULATORS - (receipt dated 9-21-96 from K-Mart)
Would you be so kind as to post a copy of the Different Seasons receipt?

ur2ndbiggestfan
05-06-2011, 05:20 PM
Well, I would if I could find it. I swear on a stack of 1st/1st GUNSLINGERS I had it! It must have fallen out of the book when I made the list. If I come across it I'll post a picture.

Randall Flagg
08-10-2011, 06:41 AM
Roadwork is listed as April 1981, but the copyright page states "First Printing, March, 1981". Anyone have doubt the book was available in March?

Mr. Rabbit Trick
08-10-2011, 07:02 AM
In this case the publisher has stated it in writing. March 1981.

Randall Flagg
08-10-2011, 08:40 AM
That's what I thought, just like The Running Man.

Randall Flagg
11-02-2011, 11:28 AM
Updated TWTTK.

mae
02-16-2012, 12:07 PM
Still missing quite a few dates, mainly for the early books and books from the early 1990s. Anyone able to help? Best way would be official publisher information or period newspaper or magazine articles.

Missing exact dates:


The Shining
Rage
Night Shift
The Stand
The Long Walk
The Dead Zone
Roadwork
The Running Man
Creepshow
Cycle of the Werewolf
The Drawing of the Three
Nightmares in the Sky
The Stand: Uncut
Four Past Midnight
The Waste Lands
Needful Things
Gerald’s Game
Dolores Claiborne
Rose Madder
Secret Windows

Randall Flagg
02-16-2012, 03:48 PM
Still missing quite a few dates, mainly for the early books and books from the early 1990s. Anyone able to help? Best way would be official publisher information or period newspaper or magazine articles.

Missing exact dates:



The Shining
Rage
Night Shift
The Stand
The Long Walk
The Dead Zone
Roadwork
The Running Man
Creepshow
Cycle of the Werewolf
The Drawing of the Three
Nightmares in the Sky
The Stand: Uncut
Four Past Midnight
The Waste Lands
Needful Things
Gerald’s Game
Dolores Claiborne
Rose Madder
Secret Windows



No exact dates. Check the Catalog:
The Shining is 1977, believed to be January, 1977. That is the best confirmed information.
Rage is Year: 1977 (Believed to be September)
Night Shift: Year: 1978 (Believed to be February)


Night Shift
The Stand-1978 (Believed to be September)
The Long Walk-Year: July, 1979
The Dead Zone
Roadwork
The Running Man
Creepshow
Cycle of the Werewolf
The Drawing of the Three
Nightmares in the Sky
The Stand: Uncut
Four Past Midnight
The Waste Lands
Needful Things
Gerald’s Game
Dolores Claiborne
Rose Madder
Secret Windows

Perhaps members can clarify for the record-and the Catalog.

ur2ndbiggestfan
02-16-2012, 06:44 PM
Here's the information I have:

•Night Shift - February 1978
•The Stand-1978 (Believed to be September)
•The Long Walk-Year: July, 1979
•The Dead Zone - August 1979
•Roadwork - March 1981
•The Running Man - May 1982
•Creepshow - July 1982
•Cycle of the Werewolf - October 1993 trade, December 1993 limiteds
•The Drawing of the Three - mailed May 28, received June 11 1987
•Nightmares in the Sky
•The Stand: Uncut - May 1990 according to LOCUS magazine
•Four Past Midnight - October 1990 Hodder, August 1990 Viking (bought 8-28-90)
•The Waste Lands - August 1991 (received 8-26-91)
•Needful Things - September 1981 (bought 9-30-91)
•Gerald’s Game - June 1992, released June 29
•Dolores Claiborne - October 1992 Hodder, November 1992 Viking
•Rose Madder - June 1995 (bought 6-12-95)
•Secret Windows

Randall Flagg
02-16-2012, 07:20 PM
Here's the information I have:

•Night Shift - February 1978
•The Stand-1978 (Believed to be September)
•The Long Walk-Year: July, 1979
•The Dead Zone - August 1979
•Roadwork - March 1981
•The Running Man - May 1982
•Creepshow - July 1982
•Cycle of the Werewolf - October 1993 trade, December 1993 limiteds
•The Drawing of the Three - mailed May 28, received June 11 1987
•Nightmares in the Sky
•The Stand: Uncut - May 1990 according to LOCUS magazine
•Four Past Midnight - October 1990 Hodder, August 1990 Viking (bought 8-28-90)
•The Waste Lands - August 1991 (received 8-26-91)
•Needful Things - September 1981 (bought 9-30-91)
•Gerald’s Game - June 1992, released June 29
•Dolores Claiborne - October 1992 Hodder, November 1992 Viking
•Rose Madder - June 1995 (bought 6-12-95)
•Secret Windows
Does any of that conflict with what we have in the Catalog?

Randall Flagg
03-28-2012, 03:58 PM
Updated:
The Wind Through the Keyhole (Scribner) 1st US Trade edition) 4/24/2012

mae
09-14-2012, 07:27 PM
Our list says The Tommyknockers was released November 10, but a letter from Putnam (posted by needfulthings in his collection thread) states November 25:

http://imageshack.us/a/img534/1086/img469o.jpg

jhanic
09-15-2012, 05:53 AM
I've found that the publisher's proposed release dates are often incorrect. I wouldn't worry too much about this letter.

John

Randall Flagg
09-15-2012, 10:56 AM
.
The Tommyknockers: Nov 10, 1987 (source: Castle Rock Newsletter, October 1987)


Tuesday 11/10/1987 sounds much more logical than Wednesday 11/25/1987 (The day before Thanksgiving holiday in USA).

mae
09-15-2012, 11:27 AM
Indeed. Thanks.

Randall Flagg
09-15-2012, 11:32 AM
Although, one would think that 5-8 weeks in advance the publisher would have their stuff together and be correct in a letter.

mae
09-15-2012, 11:35 AM
Yeah that's what jumped out at me, the date of the letter.

jhanic
09-15-2012, 11:41 AM
I have an original copy of the letter (undated) from Doubleday that's promoting The Uncut Stand. This letter lists the publication date as May 18, 1990. The letter is too big to fit my scanner, though. If you want, I can scan the top part in which the date is mentioned.

John

Randall Flagg
09-15-2012, 11:43 AM
Yes please, or just mail me the letter, I'll get it back to you.

mae
09-15-2012, 11:53 AM
John, any other dates you may verify from the list that's in the first post of this thread would be wonderful (the ones that aren't in bold).

jhanic
09-15-2012, 11:57 AM
Email with two parts sent.

John

Randall Flagg
09-15-2012, 11:59 AM
For now I would recommend an asterisk on The Tommyknockers with a comment indicating the two conflicting dates, and there sources. Something like:
Castlerock magazine states 11/10, memo from Putnam states 11/25

jhanic
09-15-2012, 12:00 PM
John, any other dates you may verify from the list that's in the first post of this thread would be wonderful (the ones that aren't in bold).

I want to emphasize that these dates are those mentioned in promotional letters from the publishers. I've found that they are often incorrect (as are first edition printing numbers, etc.)

John

mae
09-15-2012, 12:08 PM
Sadly there sometimes doesn't appear to be any real solid evidence of a publication date for many of the older titles. If not a letter from the publisher, what would it be, a proof?

jhanic
09-15-2012, 12:28 PM
The dates on some of the proofs (when they have them) are also unreliable. Still, that's all we have so far.

John

Randall Flagg
09-15-2012, 03:38 PM
Thanks to jhanic

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1347752229-Uncut_Stand_promo_letter_top-1%20460x622.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1347749515-Uncut_Stand_promo_letter_bottom%20460x131.jpg

jhanic
09-15-2012, 03:52 PM
Thanks for putting that together, RF!

John

mae
09-15-2012, 04:16 PM
Just amazing. All these historical documents.

mae
10-01-2012, 01:47 PM
Our list lists DT2 as released in May, but this ad (courtesy of needfulthings, once again) has the date of March 31:

http://imageshack.us/a/img710/4971/img494b.jpg

ur2ndbiggestfan
10-01-2012, 04:03 PM
All I know about the Dark Tower II from Grant is that my copy of the signed edition was mailed May 28, 1987 and I received it June 1, 1987.

mae
11-13-2012, 02:08 PM
Seems like we can scratch another date off the list. Looks like August 30 for The Dead Zone (we just had August):

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-First-Edition-THE-DEAD-ZONE-with-Advance-Press-Release-Photo-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/$(KGrHqZ,!q!FB(-Pd5C7BQoEKPTFvg~~60_57.JPG

Randall Flagg
11-14-2012, 05:14 AM
Thanks. Hopefully that isn't one of the mistaken promo items.

Randall Flagg
12-16-2012, 10:21 AM
Updated Joyland and Doctor Sleep.

mae
02-06-2013, 11:39 AM
Added Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, now pushed back to June 4, same date as Joyland.

mae
02-23-2013, 03:56 AM
We have a confirmed November 1 date listed (in the first post) for The Dark Half, yet this document has October 20: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Mis ery+-+Trade+HC&page=1&do=comments#post758105

And looks like we can confirm The Shining's date as January 28: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+Manuscripts+Proofs +and+ARCs:Shining+The&page=1&do=comments#post758101

Bev Vincent
02-23-2013, 07:05 AM
I remember going to a bookstore a few days before The Dark Half came out -- I wasn't sure of its exact release date. An employee reached under the counter and brought out a copy to sell me but he made me promise not to tell anyone else that he'd done this!

biomieg
02-23-2013, 07:21 AM
I have purchased US trade editions of some of King's recent novels days, sometimes even up to two weeks in advance of their official US release dates here in the Netherlands. I assume that these books were shipped early to foreign destinations to make sure they arrived in time for the official (i.e., US release date). I think there's almost never such a thing as the release date.

mae
02-23-2013, 08:15 AM
There is always the official release date.

biomieg
02-23-2013, 08:45 AM
Sure, but I think that more often than not, books 'leak' before the official release date. That's what I meant.

mae
02-23-2013, 09:01 AM
I realize that. Since books are released on Tuesday, Amazon often ships books out that I've had on preorder that Monday, or even over the weekend. Regardless, the official date is what's important.

mae
11-09-2013, 12:40 PM
Adding Mr. Mercedes to the list, woohoo!

jhanic
11-09-2013, 04:59 PM
Just a reminder that just because Amazon has a date doesn't mean that it will be accurate.

John

Merlin1958
11-09-2013, 05:00 PM
Just a reminder that just because Amazon has a date doesn't mean that it will be accurate.

John

Party Pooper!!! LOL

mae
04-09-2014, 09:21 AM
So we are still missing the following full dates from our Master List:


1977: Rage (September)
1978: Night Shift (February)
1978: The Stand (September)
1979: The Long Walk (July)
1981: Roadwork (March)
1982: The Running Man (May)
1982: Creepshow (July)
1983: Cycle of the Werewolf (November)
1987: The Drawing of the Three (May)
1988: Nightmares in the Sky (November)
1990: The Stand: Uncut (May)
1990: Four Past Midnight (September)
1991: The Waste Lands (August)
1991: Needful Things (October)
1992: Gerald’s Game (May)
1992: Dolores Claiborne (November)
1995: Rose Madder (June)
2000: Secret Windows (October)
2005: The Colorado Kid (October 4) [Hardcover: March 2007]


So quite a few, so I hope some of our super-collectors here could fill in some of these blanks. Pretty please! And I suppose we should indicate release dates for both the limited and trade editions of Cycle of the Werewolf and The Eyes of the Dragon.

_PCC_
04-19-2014, 07:18 AM
Any chance on getting dates for signed limiteds? I like to display my King books in chronological order and it's not easy with S/L's. For example, I don't put The Green Mile gift edition with my Green Mile paperbacks because it's the 10 anniversary ed. It should go either before or after Blaze. I'd also be interested in knowing whether the signed edition came before or after regular editions with books like From a Buick 8. For example I know the S/L Doctor Sleep came out after the regular edition so it goes after the regular edition on my shelf.

Randall Flagg
04-19-2014, 10:42 AM
Any chance on getting dates for signed limiteds? I like to display my King books in chronological order and it's not easy with S/L's. For example, I don't put The Green Mile gift edition with my Green Mile paperbacks because it's the 10 anniversary ed. It should go either before or after Blaze. I'd also be interested in knowing whether the signed edition came before or after regular editions with books like From a Buick 8. For example I know the S/L Doctor Sleep came out after the regular edition so it goes after the regular edition on my shelf.
The wiki Catalog is your friend. Check it out someday. I believe it to be one of the best resources on the 'net.

Chronological list of Stephen King Signed Limiteds (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1471)

mae
03-03-2015, 09:58 AM
Not to open up that can of worms again but The Bazaar of Bad Dreams will be King's 75th book, according to this list.

mae
06-07-2016, 11:37 AM
Not to open up that can of worms again but The Bazaar of Bad Dreams will be King's 75th book, according to this list.

And since "Blockade Billy" was included in Bazaar, I'm taking it off the list (just as other previously separate releases later collected are not included) and adding End of Watch, which now holds the coveted 75th place.

tippy4
06-10-2016, 09:09 PM
I assume this is the same reason My Pretty Pony is not on the list?

mae
06-11-2016, 08:31 AM
I assume this is the same reason My Pretty Pony is not on the list?

Right. Or "Dollan's Cadilac".

wizardsrainbow
06-11-2016, 09:18 AM
I have not read the ENTIRE 7 page thread (too lazy), but a question:

If Firestarter was published on Sept 29, 1980, how come there are so many inscribed copies dated late August 1980???

ur2ndbiggestfan
06-11-2016, 10:58 AM
I bought my FIRESTARTER in August 1980 for $14. It was in the bookstores in August.

Randall Flagg
06-11-2016, 12:36 PM
I have not read the ENTIRE 7 page thread (too lazy), but a question:

If Firestarter was published on Sept 29, 1980, how come there are so many inscribed copies dated late August 1980???
Examples of August 1980 Firestarter inscriptions?

mae
06-11-2016, 12:38 PM
It's been several years since the list was first compiled so I couldn't be sure where the exact date came from, but since there is a date and it's in bold, it means there was a source.

Randall Flagg
06-11-2016, 12:49 PM
I have not read the ENTIRE 7 page thread (too lazy), but a question:

If Firestarter was published on Sept 29, 1980, how come there are so many inscribed copies dated late August 1980???
Examples of August 1980 Firestarter inscriptions?
Are the inscribed copies from the S/L (dated on the limitation page from July 5-July 9, 1980), or from trades?

Randall Flagg
06-05-2017, 06:44 AM
Gwendy's Button Box, May 30, 2017
Sleeping Beauties, September 26, 2017

wizardsrainbow
06-05-2017, 08:54 AM
I have not read the ENTIRE 7 page thread (too lazy), but a question:

If Firestarter was published on Sept 29, 1980, how come there are so many inscribed copies dated late August 1980???
Examples of August 1980 Firestarter inscriptions?
Are the inscribed copies from the S/L (dated on the limitation page from July 5-July 9, 1980), or from trades?

1st trades

mae
06-05-2017, 09:00 AM
Gwendy's Button Box, May 30, 2017
Sleeping Beauties, September 26, 2017

Thanks for bumping this. List updated (GBB is actually May 16).

HONKYTONKSMASH
06-05-2017, 10:44 AM
I have not read the ENTIRE 7 page thread (too lazy), but a question:

If Firestarter was published on Sept 29, 1980, how come there are so many inscribed copies dated late August 1980???
Examples of August 1980 Firestarter inscriptions?
Are the inscribed copies from the S/L (dated on the limitation page from July 5-July 9, 1980), or from trades?

1st trades

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/777/medium/firestartersig.jpg

mae
06-05-2017, 11:00 AM
We need to get our super collectors and researchers on this, and several other books that don't have an exact dates like those early '90s books, those shouldn't be too hard to determine, right?

Randall Flagg
06-05-2017, 11:12 AM
We need to get our super collectors and researchers on this, and several other books that don't have an exact dates like those early '90s books, those shouldn't be too hard to determine, right?
On many there is no consensus, just approximations.

mae
06-05-2017, 11:30 AM
For instance, as far as Rose Madder, NYT printed their review of it on June 26 and it entered their bestseller list the following week on July 2:


http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/03/09/lifetimes/king-rose.html
http://www.nytimes.com/1995/07/02/books/best-sellers-july-2-1995.html

Randall Flagg
06-05-2017, 11:34 AM
For instance, as far as Rose Madder, NYT printed their review of it on June 26 and it entered their bestseller list the following week on July 2:



http://www.nytimes.com/books/97/03/09/lifetimes/king-rose.html
http://www.nytimes.com/1995/07/02/books/best-sellers-july-2-1995.html




Then in all likelyhood, the book was released on Tuesday June 27, 1995.
The Catalog states believed to be June. Before we change the Catalog to a specific date, we need a bit more corroborative evidence.

mae
06-05-2017, 11:36 AM
Was the Tuesday release day practice in place by 1995, I wonder?

jsmcmullen92
06-05-2017, 11:38 AM
June 16 reviewed by ew

http://ew.com/article/1995/06/16/rose-madder/

And Four Past Midnight Reviewed 9/2/90. I found nothing before or after in the date range of 8/1 to 9/30
http://www.andysolomonwriter.com/uploads/King__Stephen._Four_Past_Midnight.pdf

ur2ndbiggestfan
06-05-2017, 11:46 AM
I bought ROSE MADDER on June 12, 1995 at The Paperback Outlet in Detroit Michigan.
I received the Book Club Book of the Month Club Edition on June 15, 1995.

Randall Flagg
06-05-2017, 11:56 AM
Post Rose Madder, nearly every King trade book release has been on a Tuesday. The 6 Green Mile books were released on Thursdays (I'm sure there is a reason for that). The Catalog says 2/1/1999 (Monday) for Storm of the Century, but that could be incorrect. Black House also shows a Saturday release date (9/14/2001), which is odd.
Faithful is listed as a Thursday release date.

mae
06-05-2017, 12:41 PM
I really wish there was a fairly reliable way to verify some of these dates.

As far as Black House, that Tuesday was 9/11 but I don't know if it was actually scheduled for that date. I do recall that it was released very shortly after 9/11.

zelig
06-05-2017, 12:47 PM
If I'm not mistaken there isn't a date in September for IT? Can't check now. I recently confirmed that it was Sep 15th.

Randall Flagg
06-05-2017, 12:52 PM
If I'm not mistaken there isn't a date in September for IT? Can't check now. I recently confirmed that it was Sep 15th.
Not that I don't believe you, but a little evidence would help.

mae
06-05-2017, 12:53 PM
I think it would be prudent to go over the entire list and state what each date is confirmed by. It would be a huge task to redo it all, but it would be worth it to have a more reliable source for collectors and researchers. Sorry that this wasn't done from the outset.

mae
06-05-2017, 12:54 PM
If I'm not mistaken there isn't a date in September for IT? Can't check now. I recently confirmed that it was Sep 15th.

It states September 15. Check the first post. But again, my post above stands.

zelig
06-05-2017, 01:00 PM
If I'm not mistaken there isn't a date in September for IT? Can't check now. I recently confirmed that it was Sep 15th.

It states September 15. Check the first post. But again, my post above stands.

Ok. I recall looking at the main list and not seeing it.

Jerome I got the date from Marsha.

Randall Flagg
06-05-2017, 01:04 PM
If I'm not mistaken there isn't a date in September for IT? Can't check now. I recently confirmed that it was Sep 15th.

It states September 15. Check the first post. But again, my post above stands.

Ok. I recall looking at the main list and not seeing it.

Jerome I got the date from Marsha.


Marsha, Marsha, Marsha...

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/thebradybunch/images/e/ef/Marcia-Brady-the-brady-bunch-14805728-720-480.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130722152140

zelig
06-05-2017, 01:12 PM
Those were the good old days...

tippy4
06-05-2017, 02:22 PM
If we have The Stand Uncut on this list...how about The Gunslinger Revised and Expanded Throughout?

Randall Flagg
06-05-2017, 02:35 PM
If we have The Stand Uncut on this list...how about The Gunslinger Revised and Expanded Throughout?
June 23, 2003 (Monday?).

herbertwest
06-06-2017, 01:39 AM
Gwendy's Button Box, May 30, 2017
Sleeping Beauties, September 26, 2017

Wasn't GWENDY officially pushed to the 16th of may?

Randall Flagg
06-06-2017, 05:07 AM
Gwendy's Button Box, May 30, 2017
Sleeping Beauties, September 26, 2017

Wasn't GWENDY officially pushed to the 16th of may?
Yes. The different date was pointed out a couple of posts after mine.

mae
07-17-2017, 11:03 AM
For Four Past Midnight the list in the first post just has September, Wikipedia states September 24, while a recent post has a date of August 27: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?443-Stephen-King-Proofs&p=1068971&viewfull=1#post1068971

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/3.jpeg

What to do? :panic:

jhanic
07-17-2017, 11:18 AM
I would not trust the info on the sticker on the proof. The info on them is often unreliable.

John

Randall Flagg
07-17-2017, 11:57 AM
We could put an asterisk next to the publication date in the Catalog and the post upthread. Below the table we state that a proof of the book has conflicting information on the cover sticker, showing an on sale date of 8/27/1990, but a publication date of 9/90, and that proofs often have preliminary information that can be unreliable.

jhanic
07-17-2017, 12:07 PM
Good idea. Also, print runs on the proofs are often unreliable.

John

Randall Flagg
07-17-2017, 12:21 PM
Catalog updated. (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Fou r+Past+Midnight+-+Trade+HC&redirect=no)

ur2ndbiggestfan
07-17-2017, 12:35 PM
I bought my FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT at Waldenboks in Lakeside Mall on August 28, 1990 at 3:57 PM according to the receipt.

EXPLORER
07-19-2017, 10:37 AM
For Four Past Midnight the list in the first post just has September, Wikipedia states September 24, while a recent post has a date of August 27: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?443-Stephen-King-Proofs&p=1068971&viewfull=1#post1068971

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/3.jpeg

What to do? :panic:

Seeing this thread come forward had me looking to see if could provide any "GOOD" missing information.
It was not long before I found some ... but felt it might just lead to confusion... and was not sure if should share until could share a picture;
however seeing this I will note:
a sticker on title page of my Delores Claiborne proof states,
On sale: November 23, 1992
Publication date: December 7, 1992
ISBN: 0-670-84452-7

mae
07-19-2017, 10:59 AM
Thanks! Those early '90s books seem to be the most affected by missing data for some reason. I have been meaning to go through the entire list but apparently proofs aren't too reliable and I do believe some of the dates on the list show proof dates.

dnemec
07-19-2017, 11:24 AM
I bought my FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT at Waldenboks in Lakeside Mall on August 28, 1990 at 3:57 PM according to the receipt.

Receipt?! From 1990??? That is some DAMN good record keeping!

mae
02-16-2019, 02:15 PM
The Institute added.

Merlin1958
05-12-2019, 11:23 AM
No news regarding "If you Bleed" as yet? This would be the thread to follow for purchasing links to Amazon, CD, etc, yes? Or would you guys suggest another? I did a search on Amazon and there is no pre-order info as yet.

stroppygoblin
05-12-2019, 11:27 AM
No news regarding "If you Bleed" as yet? This would be the thread to follow for purchasing links to Amazon, CD, etc, yes? Or would you guys suggest another? I did a search on Amazon and there is no pre-order info as yet.

there is now an entry in the Catalog.
:catalogfriend:

Merlin1958
05-12-2019, 11:31 AM
No news regarding "If you Bleed" as yet? This would be the thread to follow for purchasing links to Amazon, CD, etc, yes? Or would you guys suggest another? I did a search on Amazon and there is no pre-order info as yet.

there is now an entry in the Catalog.
:catalogfriend:

Yeah, Simon I know. I looked there first, but there was little info that's why I posted here seeking purchase dates and other info (and to subscribe to the thread lol). But thank you in any case for responding.

stroppygoblin
05-12-2019, 11:32 AM
No news regarding "If you Bleed" as yet? This would be the thread to follow for purchasing links to Amazon, CD, etc, yes? Or would you guys suggest another? I did a search on Amazon and there is no pre-order info as yet.

there is now an entry in the Catalog.
:catalogfriend:

Yeah, Simon I know. I looked there first, but there was little info that's why I posted here seeking purchase dates and other info (and to subscribe to the thread lol). But thank you in any case for responding.

No problem Bill, just pointing out thats the thread to add any info to going forward. Details are pretty light on the ground right now.

mae
05-12-2019, 12:38 PM
King just said he's written this book, it's not like it's been officially announced. This might even just be a working title, like The Suicide Prince.

Merlin1958
05-12-2019, 12:59 PM
King just said he's written this book, it's not like it's been officially announced. This might even just be a working title, like The Suicide Prince.

I see. I guess I got a little carried away. lol

Randall Flagg
05-12-2019, 02:45 PM
The book is unlikely to be published in 2019.
With The Institute coming out in September, it seems very unlikely another full length novel would be released in the next few months. Although at this stage in his life, publishers do whatever King wants.
Look for a 2020 release.

mae
05-12-2019, 03:20 PM
Yup, I'm guessing May.

mae
10-03-2019, 01:50 PM
Yup, I'm guessing May.

Called it. If It Bleeds added to our list in the first post, and it's King's 80th book!

Lilja
10-03-2019, 10:45 PM
I counting it to be book #83 :-) but I include Hearts in Suspension and Charlie the Choo Choo as well and I noticed that Blockade Billy is missing from the list.

Lilja

herbertwest
10-04-2019, 12:23 AM
Different people would have different counts in my opinion :)

Lilja
10-04-2019, 12:28 AM
Sure do. I heard quite a few say that The Institute was his 50th book :-)

Lilja

mae
10-04-2019, 01:28 AM
Blockade Billy was on the list previously but then it was collected in Bazaar and this is a list of King’s unique works. Hearts in Suspension is an anthology with other authors and Charlie is a reprint.

Lilja
10-04-2019, 01:53 AM
OK.

Lilja

amd013
10-04-2019, 06:44 AM
Blockade Billy was on the list previously but then it was collected in Bazaar and this is a list of King’s unique works. Hearts in Suspension is an anthology with other authors and Charlie is a reprint.

I agree with you on HiS and Charlie, but disagree on BB. Since BB came out first I think you have to count it. Otherwise do you not count Carrie, 'Salem's Lot, The Shining and Night Shift since they were all collected into one Omnibus? I would agree with you if Bazaar had come out first.

Just curious if people count the following, I am undecided on some of these: creepshow, cycle of the werewolf, dolan's cadalac, six stories, Stephen king goes to the movies, secret window, umneys last case, nightmares in the sky, My little Pony, Ghost brothers of darkland county.

Its a fun exercise. And thanks for collecting the info in the first post. Very useful.

mae
10-04-2019, 07:22 AM
The reason that’s my thinking is that this lists all of King’s oeuvre without duplicates. If Blockade Billy was never collected, like Cycle of the Werewolf, then it would obviously stay a separate work. Since it has been collected in an official King collection, which is an original collection, to me that takes precedence.

racerx45
10-04-2019, 07:46 AM
Different people would have different counts in my opinion :)

You know there are 3 kinds of people in this world, those who can count and those who can’t.

amd013
10-04-2019, 07:55 AM
The reason that’s my thinking is that this lists all of King’s oeuvre without duplicates. If Blockade Billy was never collected, like Cycle of the Werewolf, then it would obviously stay a separate work. Since it has been collected in an official King collection, which is an original collection, to me that takes precedence.

Ok, now you made me look up the word oeuvre ;-)

So looking at your list, based on your comments above, why do you still count the Bachman books (#23)? It is just a reprint. So wouldn't it make sense then to remove the first 4 Bachman books for the same reason BB was removed?

Also, just curious why you don't count The Dark Man. Too short? Was it collected somewhere else?

EDIT: just to be clear, this is just interesting debate, not criticism.

mae
10-04-2019, 08:34 AM
That's a valid point about The Bachman Books, but personally, I almost consider it a collection like Four Past Midnight, since the original paperbacks are so rare, but the individual paperbacks are also listed as well. Which I realize is a contradiction. But King's books prior to some 10-15 years ago always listed the individual Bachman books as well as The Bachman Books on the "Also by" page. Too bad he discontinued that practice, but this is kinda inspired by that. As far as The Dark Man, not sure. It is too small, but maybe it should be added and Bachman Books removed? And that gets us back to 80 :)

Roseannebarr
10-04-2019, 08:44 AM
Blockade Billy was on the list previously but then it was collected in Bazaar and this is a list of King’s unique works. Hearts in Suspension is an anthology with other authors and Charlie is a reprint.

I agree with you on HiS and Charlie, but disagree on BB. Since BB came out first I think you have to count it. Otherwise do you not count Carrie, 'Salem's Lot, The Shining and Night Shift since they were all collected into one Omnibus? I would agree with you if Bazaar had come out first.

Just curious if people count the following, I am undecided on some of these: creepshow, cycle of the werewolf, dolan's cadalac, six stories, Stephen king goes to the movies, secret window, umneys last case, nightmares in the sky, My little Pony, Ghost brothers of darkland county.

Its a fun exercise. And thanks for collecting the info in the first post. Very useful.

Stephen Kings website counts Stephen King goes to the movies in their novel list.

I count those for my flat signed collection. Mainly because a well known member here who owns a bookstore stated that SKGTOM should be counted and then someone got GBODC signed and I had to have that too! along with Umneys, Secret Window and NIghtmares.

I also counted all 6 green miles as separate books as that was the way they were released and RF challenged me to get all 6 of those signed!

Roseannebarr
10-04-2019, 08:46 AM
Story Collections - A to Z:

Title
Original Publisher
Date
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams
Scribner
November, 2015
Different Seasons
Viking Press
August, 1982
Everything's Eventual
Scribner
March, 2002
Four Past Midnight
Viking Press
September, 1990
Full Dark, No Stars
Scribner
November, 2010
Hearts in Atlantis
Scribner
September, 1999
If It Bleeds
Scribner
May, 2020
Just After Sunset
Scribner
November, 2008
Night Shift
Doubleday
1978
Nightmares & Dreamscapes
Viking Press
October, 1993
Skeleton Crew
G.P. Putnam's & Sons
June, 1985
Stephen King Goes to the Movies
Plume
January, 200

tippy4
10-04-2019, 08:49 AM
Anyone have a link to the list of 83?

Preferably in chronological order.

mae
10-04-2019, 08:51 AM
Goes to the Movies is not an official King book in my... book. It's just a reprint of previously collected stories. The brief intros don't change that fact. Just like the early novel omnibuses (omnibi) are not official in that sense.

tippy4
10-04-2019, 11:55 AM
My current list has 88 items on it (before adding If it Bleeds)......

Items not on my list that might be on other's:
6 Green Mile Paperbacks
Gunslinger Revised
Salem's Lot Illustrated
Silver Bullet
Stephen King Goes To the Movies

Items on my list that might not be on other's:
My Pretty Pony
The Dark Man
Best American Short Stories 2007
Storm of the Century
Nightmares in the Sky
TGWLTG Pop Up
Blockade Billy Scribner
Charlie The Choo Choo
Gwendy's Button Box
Hearts in Suspension
The Green Mile hardback from Scribner
The Bachman Books hardback
COTW Land of Enchantment
COTW NAL Paperback

Items above in italic are those that I have signed copies of.

Once (if) I "complete" my list of signed first editions, I will add the above ten items not on my list (in the order listed).

Mr. Rabbit Trick
10-04-2019, 10:30 PM
Did King write a story for Best American Short Stories 2007? I thought he was just the editor. (I don't have it to check)

herbertwest
10-05-2019, 01:59 AM
Did King write a story for Best American Short Stories 2007? I thought he was just the editor. (I don't have it to check)

He wrote an introduction. THis one :
> https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/30/books/review/King2-t.html

Mr. Rabbit Trick
10-05-2019, 06:56 AM
Did King write a story for Best American Short Stories 2007? I thought he was just the editor. (I don't have it to check)

He wrote an introduction. THis one :
> https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/30/books/review/King2-t.html

Thanks J. I used to have a signed copy, but I donated it to the our Haven charity thingy.

Lilja
04-21-2020, 03:51 AM
If it Bleeds have the wrong date.

Lilja

mae
04-21-2020, 04:09 AM
If it Bleeds have the wrong date.

Lilja

Thank you, just updated!

Lilja
04-21-2020, 04:44 AM
Thanks!

Lilja

mae
01-28-2021, 08:16 AM
Added "Later" and "Billy Summers".

mae
01-23-2022, 08:14 AM
Added Gwendy's Final Task and Fairy Tale. Still sad to see we don't have specific dates for a handful of books, especially that bunch in the early '90s.

MikeDuke
05-14-2022, 10:00 AM
What about non-fiction. Are we counting that? If so, how about "Hearts in Suspension" That was First published: Nov 07, 2016
And what about Vol 1 and 2 of Whispers. They contain 2 King stories. It Grows on you and Before the play. Vol 5 First published: Nov 07, 2016
Just wondering if those should be added as well. If not, that's fine.

mae
05-14-2022, 10:13 AM
This list is for King’s own books, not anthologies where his stuff appeared.

MikeDuke
05-14-2022, 10:16 AM
This list is for King’s own books, not anthologies where his stuff appeared.
Got you. Sorry.

Lurker
05-15-2022, 02:44 AM
Just noticed this thread.
You could probably get most of the dates from the US copyright site.
https://www.copyright.gov/


Example: Four Past Midnight shows Publication date as 9-11-1990
https://i.ibb.co/2yWvTRT/4P12.jpg

herbertwest
05-15-2022, 03:07 AM
That's an interesting idea!

mae
01-24-2023, 03:55 PM
Holly date added.

mae
01-24-2023, 03:56 PM
Just noticed this thread.
You could probably get most of the dates from the US copyright site.
https://www.copyright.gov/


Example: Four Past Midnight shows Publication date as 9-11-1990
https://i.ibb.co/2yWvTRT/4P12.jpg

RF and others, what do you think about adding publishing dates from here to our list where we have a date missing (mostly in the early 1990s)?

Randall Flagg
01-24-2023, 06:13 PM
We want the most accurate information.
The Copyright site doesn't always accurately reflect the publishing date, nor the actual "street date"....when people could actually buy the book.
For early books there is conflicting info.
I think it's best to cull from all available information rather than rely one source (including our own, which is the most comprehensive). In the example given, (Four Past Midnight) we could use the US CR info but should note it as such.

herbertwest
01-25-2023, 12:58 AM
Maybe, both could be added? Like : official copyright date : X, and secondary : xxx

I think that the "street" date is not always a good thing, because some bookstores could and would put the book out before, no?

Randall Flagg
01-25-2023, 09:07 AM
By "street" date, I meant the date when it's generally agreed, or proven that the book was widely available to the public.

mae
01-25-2023, 09:24 AM
Yes, back in the day I don't think there were "official" release dates, but by the 1990s I'm pretty sure that was common practice, so it's a little strange that that's still kind of a blind spot for us, especially with one of my all-time King faves Rose Madder.

St. Troy
01-25-2023, 12:52 PM
...one of my all-time King faves Rose Madder.

I'm almost certain I picked up Rose Madder on release day...but I have no way to double check what date that was.

[Digression: I only read RM that one time (due for a re-read) and I don't recall much other than that A) it was an unusual story, B) I liked it, and C) the tremendous phrase "his outraged balls."]

ur2ndbiggestfan
01-25-2023, 01:14 PM
My notes say I bought ROSE MADDER on June 12, 1995 at Paperback Outlet.

St. Troy
01-25-2023, 07:37 PM
My notes say I bought ROSE MADDER on June 12, 1995 at Paperback Outlet.

Thank God someone thought to take notes.

wizardsrainbow
03-08-2023, 07:06 PM
May have been answered before but not on page 1....when was 2nd and third edition Gunlingers released?

ur2ndbiggestfan
03-08-2023, 07:46 PM
According to my file card the 2nd edition was released March 1984 and I paid $20 for it from Grant.

Randall Flagg
03-09-2023, 09:22 AM
The Third edition was released in 1998. I don't have a more accurate date.

amd013
03-09-2023, 12:08 PM
I'm reading "Chart of Darkness: A History of Stephen King On the Bestseller List" by Kevin Quigley (Published by Cemetery Dance).


In the back is a chart that lists the "release" date for all his books (upto End of Watch). Perhaps you can check with Kevin Quigley on how he got these dates, and compare with those in this tread. A spot check shows many are the same, but some are different.

amd013
03-15-2023, 07:09 AM
Do we have a list of dates when each King book was released? I mean day and month, not just year. It's easy enough for the newer books (just look on Amazon), but it'd be nice to have this reference for all of them.


The List
Since full release dates were not generally recorded for books, it can be difficult to discover correct dates, especially for earlier books. Verified dates are listed in bold.



1974: Carrie (April 5)
1975: ‘Salem’s Lot (October 17) [Illustrated: November 1, 2005]
1977: The Shining (March 1)
1977: Rage (September 9)
1978: Night Shift (February 12)
1978: The Stand (1/28, suspect this is typo? Maybe 10/28?) [Uncut: May 1, 1990]
1979: The Long Walk (July)
1979: The Dead Zone (August 30)
1980: Firestarter (September 29)
1981: Roadwork (March 5)
1981: Danse Macabre (May 3)
1981: Cujo (September 8)
1982: The Running Man (May 23)
1982: The Gunslinger (June 10) [Revised: June 23, 2003]
1982: Creepshow (July 18)
1982: Different Seasons (August 27)
1983: Christine (April 29)
1983: Cycle of the Werewolf (November 7) [Trade: April 1985]
1983: Pet Sematary (November 14)
1984: The Talisman (October 8)
1984: Thinner (November 19)
1985: Skeleton Crew (June 21)
1985: The Bachman Books (October 4)
1985: Silver Bullet (October 4)
1986: It (September 15)
1987: The Eyes of the Dragon (February 2) [Limited: December 10, 1984]
1987: The Drawing of the Three (May 1)
1987: Misery (June 8)
1987: The Tommyknockers (November 10)
1988: Nightmares in the Sky (November)
1989: The Dark Half (October 2)
1990: Four Past Midnight (September 3)
1991: The Waste Lands (August 6)
1991: Needful Things (October 4)
1992: Gerald’s Game (6/30)
1992: Dolores Claiborne (November 17)
1993: Nightmares & Dreamscapes (October 13)
1994: Insomnia (October 1)
1995: Rose Madder (July 1)
1996: The Green Mile (March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29) [Hardcover: October 3, 2000] Compiled: 5/5/97
1996: Desperation (September 24)
1996: The Regulators (September 24)
1997: Wizard and Glass (Augest 8)
1998: Bag of Bones (September 22)
1999: Storm of the Century (February 1)
1999: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (April 6)
1999: Hearts in Atlantis (September 14)
2000: The Plant, Part one (June 5)
2000: On Writing (October 3)
2000: Secret Windows (October 3)
2001: Dreamcatcher (March 20)
2001: Black House (September 15)
2002: Everything’s Eventual (March 19)
2002: From a Buick 8 (September 24)
2003: Wolves of the Calla (November 4)
2004: Song of Susannah (June 8)
2004: The Dark Tower (September 21)
2004: Faithful (December 2)
2005: The Colorado Kid (October 4) [Hardcover: March 2007]
2006: Cell (January 4)
2006: Lisey’s Story (October 24)
2007: Blaze (June 12)
2007: The Mist (October 16)
2008: Duma Key (January 22)
2008: Just After Sunset (November 30)
2009: Under the Dome (November 10)
2009: Blockade Billy (April 20)
2010: Full Dark, No Stars (November 9)
2011: 11/22/63 (November 8)
2012: The Wind Through the Keyhole (February 21) [Trade: April 3]
2013: Ghost Brothers of Darkland County (June 4)
2013: Joyland (June 4) [Hardcover: June 11]
2013: The Dark Man (July 30)]
2013: Doctor Sleep (September 24)
2014: Mr. Mercedes (June 3)
2014: Revival (November 11)
2015: Finders Keepers (June 2)
2015: The Bazaar of Bad Dreams (November 3)
2016: End of Watch (June 7)
2017: Gwendy's Button Box (May 16)
2017: Sleeping Beauties (September 26)
2018: The Outsider (May 22)
2018: Elevation (October 30)
2019: The Institute (September 10)
2020: If It Bleeds (April 21)
2021: Later (March 2) [Hardcover: March 30]
2021: Billy Summers (August 3)
2022: Gwendy's Final Task (February 15)
2022: Fairy Tale (September 6)
2023: Holly (September 3)




I'm reading "Chart of Darkness: A History of Stephen King On the Bestseller List" by Kevin Quigley (Published by Cemetery Dance).


In the back is a chart that lists the "release" date for all his books (upto End of Watch). Perhaps you can check with Kevin Quigley on how he got these dates, and compare with those in this tread. A spot check shows many are the same, but some are different.


I have highlighted the differences in the above. here is the key:


No data given in book: Left in black
Book not in original list: Title and date in brown
Missing day of month provided: Title and day in purple
Dates do not match: Title, and new date in red, (not necessarily correct)

Dates Match: Title in green


Take this information with a grain of salt. Note, I took a picture of each page of the chart so I didn't have to hold the book open. The picture was fuzzy 'cause I suck as a photographer, so may have read some dates wrong.

mae
11-05-2023, 03:35 PM
Added You Like It Darker.

mae
11-05-2023, 03:37 PM
Take this information with a grain of salt. Note, I took a picture of each page of the chart so I didn't have to hold the book open. The picture was fuzzy 'cause I suck as a photographer, so may have read some dates wrong.

Would love some more clarify/confirmation of these dates.