The Shining, Stephen King. First UK Edition.

The Shining, Stephen King First UK edition, first printing of King's classic, his third published novel and first hardcover bestseller, which firmly established him as a preeminent writer of horror. Basis for Stanley Kubrick's iconic 1980 film adaptation starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd. London: New English Library, 1977. Publisher's original black paper-covered boards, spine lettered in gilt; pp. (viii), 447. A near fine copy in an about near fine, price-clipped dust jacket. Binding remains tight, sturdy and square with minimal wear, foxing to text block edges. Typical toning to pages, else internally clean and fine. Jacket shows light shelfwear and rubbing. Very presentable, protected in archival mylar.