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Product Details
This is a True First Edition / First Printing of The Regulators (1996), published under Stephen King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman. Released simultaneously with King’s Desperation, the two novels form a unique mirrored‑universe pair—same characters, different realities, entirely different fates. This dual‑release concept remains one of the most fascinating experiments in King’s bibliography.
The Regulators is a violent, surreal, and fast‑paced suburban nightmare, blending supernatural horror with Bachman’s trademark grit. First printings are especially collectible due to the Bachman attribution, the simultaneous‑publication history, and the strong crossover appeal for collectors assembling matched sets with Desperation.
This copy retains its original $25.95 price, first‑state identifiers, and the expected Dutton first‑printing points. Clean, sharp examples remain desirable, as many copies show wear from the book’s popularity at release. This copy is being offered with a fine condition book and dust jacket.
All Signed Products Have Been Authenticated and Verified with Lifetime Provenance Validation
High-level authentication is an advanced discipline that operates at the intersection of long-term expertise, forensic observation, and controlled verification standards. All items are verified for its origin, composition, production context, and historical alignment. First editions, first printings, and original works require a different level of scrutiny, where paper stock, binding methods, printing indicators, publication sequencing, and manufacturing variances must align precisely with documented release standards. Authenticity at this level is determined by convergence.
Extremely Limited Availability
Once a specific item, edition, or production run exits the market, it cannot be reproduced, reissued, or replaced. Many pieces offered here originate from private collections assembled decades ago and have been permanently removed from normal circulation, placing them beyond conventional availability. When verifiable rarity is combined with expert authentication grounded in over 30 years of specialization, these items represent asymmetric investment opportunities, where limited supply, protected provenance, and sustained collector demand create meaningful long-term appreciation potential.
