specific copy of misery

[looking for misery]

Hello everyone, I thought someone here might be able to help with my quest. I am looking for a specific copy of Misery. A friend said she had it once, loaned it out and never saw it again. I would like to find this for her as a gift. She said it was made to look like a romance novel, like the Misery novels from the story. This is all the information I have. Any help would be greatly appreciated, especially the ISBN. Thanks!

[Moderator]

Sorry, I don't have the ISBN handy, but you're looking for the original paperback version which had this extra inside cover.

[Maddie]

omg. I didnt know about this, its a beauty, and the guy in this picture bares a striking resemblence to younger Stephen, I know its not my imagination...is it? :eyebrow: or is it? :glare:

[Moderator]

I'm pretty sure that was intentional on the part of the artist. :smile2:

[Maddie]

Thank you Miss Mod. They did an awesome job, what a rare beauty of a paperback, I want one too! So that makes that two of us looking for a copy of this book, I would love to have one too. :smile2: and thank you 'looking for misery' for, looking for this. :wink2:

[looking for misery]

Thank you Ms. Mod! I had seen that picture but didn't think it was a copy of Misery because of the title. I had no idea there was a book with two covers. This will make it much easier to find. You're welcome AmandaRose and when I find the ISBN, I will let you know.

[Matticus]

I don't think there were two covers....


Sorry, I don't have the ISBN handy, but you're looking for the original paperback version which had this extra inside cover.

[Moderator]

That's right, there was an outside cover and the pic I put above was an interior "cover". There used to be a copy in the office, but I'm not able to find it or I would give you a better description as well as the ISBN. According to one reference source I have, it's a Signet paperback, ISBN 0-451-15355-3 but without the book, I can't guarantee that info.

[mstay]

I have that book in front of me Ms. Mod and your ISBN is correct. It's a great picture!:biggrin2:

[bookworm101]

I too had said book. Loaned it out never got it back arrrrrg. Loved the picture a Fabio-Stephen. I don't loan my Sk's anymore.

[~Ally~]

Ahh i love that cover, i need to try and find one now. I didn't even know that existed so thanks for this thread 'Looking for Misery'.:smile2:

[MyLife4YouSK]

I dont have the Fabio-Steve edition either. What's the cover art for that one?

[Maddie]

heres an enlargement of Miss Mods post of it.....

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff157/AmandaRosexxx/miserysreturn.jpg

[JRLauer]

I actually have the false cover, but not the novel that it originally came with. I keep that false cover inside my first edition hardback.

[Sareena]

I remember buying the paperback and reading almost all the way through it. Then my sister picked it up and pointed out who the guy on the interior cover was! I wasn't too interested in the romance novel type picture. I just wanted to read the story.

Very cute though!

[Queen Judia]

Yeah i also have that book and i use that cover to show my friends what sk looks like. And he looks so hot in there! HAHA! :biggrin2:

[tillyn]

I would love to get a hold of that book myself, mine doesn't have it.

[Bryan James]

I have a well-enjoyed copy loaned out. If I get it back I'll figure out a cool way to distribute it here.

BJS

[Bryan James]

As I posted before:

"Misery" with the inside cover (The Stephen-as-Fabio).

I tracked my well-loved but intact copy down. My Dad has it. I said, "Dad, hold onto that book." He said "OK, it's right here in my bookcase. And how was your weekend?"

I don't collect anything (except in my head...where else can you best store anything of worth to yourself?).

Who wants this book for free (I'll even post it, freebie, inside CONUS), and to whom and how do I decide to give it away? Maybe even King will sign it before it gets there. I don't look into that stuff. I certainly don't want to make extra work for anyone unless there's some charitable benefit involved.

If the book is only worth its weight in pulp, someone let me know. If that's the case, maybe King will sign it to help up the ante?

BJS

[rose key]

heres an enlargement of Miss Mods post of it.....

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff157/AmandaRosexxx/miserysreturn.jpg

I love this. I had the book, too but loaned it out and never got it back. Hey Amanda, they sell framed prints of this (in poster size) at cafe press! I've wanted one for so long, but kept putting off buying one. Maybe I'll get myself a little present.
:biggrin2:

[texastigger22001]

I don't know if you are still looking for this book but I have a copy of it. It is in pretty good condition. I would be willing to let you have it since it didn't cost me a dime. I got it from a friend. I am replacing all my paperback with hard back. The only cost I may charge is if what I have to possible pay to get it to you.

I am not sure how we would set this up without giving personal information neither may be willing to share.

Just let me know what you want to do.

Paula

[CCAL]

Hmmm, reckon why SK didn't use that for the office screen saver reward??? There might have been a regular stampede to get in the office! HA! (that DOES favor his image remarkably though!)

[Moderator]

We would have had to get permission from Penguin to use that one. :smile2:

[ugotmel21]

I have lost too many of my first copies of his books from lending them out and never getting them back. I too will never lend them out again!

[king family fan]

Very interesting. I too would like to find this.