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Stephen King – Christine – First US Edition 1983
£300.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘Christine’ by Stephen King, published by Viking in 1983. A near fine book in near fine unclipped wrapper. Previous owner’s blind stamp to front endpaper. Rare
*Christine* is a horror novel by Stephen King, published in 1983. The story centres on a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine, which exerts a sinister influence on its owner, a teenager named Arnie Cunningham. As Arnie restores the dilapidated car, Christine begins to take control of his life, transforming him into a darker, more aggressive version of himself. The car has a malevolent force that harms those who threaten its bond with Arnie. The novel explores themes of obsession, identity, and the destructive nature of evil, blending supernatural horror with a coming-of-age story.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘Christine’ by Stephen King, published by Viking in 1983. A near fine book in near fine unclipped wrapper. Previous owner’s blind stamp to front endpaper. Rare
*Christine* is a horror novel by Stephen King, published in 1983. The story centres on a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine, which exerts a sinister influence on its owner, a teenager named Arnie Cunningham. As Arnie restores the dilapidated car, Christine begins to take control of his life, transforming him into a darker, more aggressive version of himself. The car has a malevolent force that harms those who threaten its bond with Arnie. The novel explores themes of obsession, identity, and the destructive nature of evil, blending supernatural horror with a coming-of-age story.
