Books

Lakewood, CO: Centipede Press, 2009. First Edition. 448 pages of color artwork reproducing Stephen King's original paperback and hardback covers of the many editions of his books. 600 reproductions in all. An oversized book measuring 11 x 15. The notes on the artwork by George Beahm, with an introduction by Frank Darabont. Artists include Bernie Wrightson, Michael Whelan, J.K. Potter, Don Maitz, Dave McKean, and others. Still in the original shrinkwrap, there is a 2" circular tear in the shrinkwrap, but the book has never been opened. One corner just bumped, as how I received it. As new unopened copy, in slipcase.

It is a novel by American author Stephen King. It was his 22nd book and his 17th novel written under his own name. The story follows the experiences of seven children as they are terrorized by an evil entity that exploits the fears and phobias of its victims to disguise itself while hunting its prey. 'It' primarily appears in the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown to attract its preferred prey of young children.

Look for the words 'First published in 1986 by Viking Penguin Inc.' and 'First printing, September 1986' with a set of numbers underneath that includes the '1' present, indicating a first print, on the copyright page.