![]() The novel was nominated for a Locus Award. Christine was published in 1983 and was adapted as a film in the same year. Condition: presents in fine condition as shown. The rebind and case were done by Richard Tong, a prize-winning bookbinder and publisher based in the UK. ![]() It is lined with black suede so that the leather will only touch a soft surface and will not get damaged. The book is housed in a black buckram solander case displaying tire tracks across the front, back and spince. The title and author are embossed on the spine in gold. The page block edges are gilded as shown. ![]() ![]() The handmarbled endpapapers are reminiscent of blood splatters fitting the novel s topic of a killer car nicely. ![]() The book s design refers directly to Christine, the 1958 Plymouth Fury car featured in the book, specificcaly the side of the car with the central white strip which swirls up towards the tail. Signed and inscribed by the author on the half-title page: For Anie Who owns Christine in real life It s been nice to meet you! Stephen King | 7/17/84 About the book s design: The book is bound in full fine red leather supplied by Harmatan and Oakridge, one of the best leather suppliers in Europe. Stephen King (1983) Christine, UK first edition, first printing, published by Hodder & Stoughton. ![]()
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