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Product Details
This is a True First Edition / First Printing of Hansel and Gretel (2020), Stephen King’s dark, modern retelling of the classic Grimm fairy tale. Published by Simon & Schuster as part of the Fractured Fables series, this edition reimagines the familiar story with King’s signature blend of atmospheric tension, psychological depth, and unsettling realism.
Unlike King’s traditional horror novels, Hansel and Gretel is a short, illustrated storybook‑style release, making it a unique entry in his bibliography and a standout collectible for readers who appreciate King’s rare forays into fable and folklore. First printings were produced in smaller quantities than his mainstream novels, and clean copies are increasingly sought after by King completists.
This copy includes all first‑state identifiers, original price, and the expected Simon & Schuster first‑printing points. The book’s compact format and illustrated design make it especially appealing for display. This copy is being offered in new condition.
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.
