Salem’s Lot [Hardcover] Stephen King

Description

1975 edition. Hardcover is in acceptable condition with minor wear and tears along the edges. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of Salem’s Lot, Stephen King’s second published novel, is a testament to the enduring power of the author’s early work. Released in 1975, just a year after his debut novel Carrie, this chilling tale of a small New England town besieged by vampires cemented King’s reputation as a master of modern horror fiction. Despite its age and lack of a dust jacket, this hardcover edition retains a certain haunting allure, its pages still crisp and inviting readers to delve into the atmospheric world of Jerusalem’s Lot. King’s meticulous research into New England folklore and his vivid depictions of ordinary people confronting extraordinary evil have made Salem’s Lot a seminal work in the vampire genre, inspiring countless adaptations and imitations. For collectors and fans alike, this early edition represents a piece of literary history, a tangible link to the beginnings of one of the most influential and prolific writers of the 20th century.