Stephen King Book Release Dates List

[Randall Flagg]

Nice catch.

[mae]

Just remembered this list. Does anybody have any info of the early 1990s books?

[mae]

For some reason the list was missing the Revised Gunslinger. Just added it.

[Randall Flagg]

Good catch. Thanks.

[mae]

Added FDNS.

[jhanic]

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]

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]

Thanks! I'll pass that on to Justin.

John

[mae]

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]

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]

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]

(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]

I don't believe all books are released on Tuesdays...just most.

[mae]

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]

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]

Ditto... i was wondering the same thing...
I dont understand how it is possible, especially with a 2 weeks delay

[jhanic]

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]

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]

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]

Blockade Billy added.

[Randall Flagg]

Blockade Billy: 4/19/2010?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

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]

I think Pablo went with CD's official publication date of 4/20/2010.

[Merlin1958]

Don't forget "Riding the Bullet" and "SODII" are at the "Printer"

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

[Randall Flagg]

Bump,
What about The Secretary of Dreams Volume One (2006-actual date?) and Two (Two released 10/15/2010)
The Little Sisters of Eluria?