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A rare and highly collectible pre-publication edition of Stephen King’s The Regulators, published under his bestselling pseudonym Richard Bachman. This Uncorrected Proof represents an early state of the novel, distributed prior to publication and produced in significantly smaller quantities than the finished trade edition.
Released in 1996, The Regulators is a fast-paced supernatural thriller set on Poplar Street, where a quiet suburban neighborhood is suddenly transformed into a nightmare by a mysterious and destructive force. Written as a companion novel to King’s Desperation, The Regulators offers readers a unique and unsettling alternate reality featuring familiar character names in dramatically different roles.
Uncorrected proofs are among the most desirable formats for serious Stephen King and Richard Bachman collectors. Created for reviewers and publishing professionals before final publication, these editions provide a fascinating glimpse into the publishing process and are far scarcer than standard first editions.
This is being offered in near fine + condition.
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