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Product Details
This is a True First Edition / First Printing of Blaze (2007), published under Stephen King’s legendary pseudonym Richard Bachman. Originally written in the early 1970s and later revised by King, Blaze is a gritty, emotionally charged crime novel that follows Clayton Blaisdell Jr.—a gentle giant turned reluctant criminal—through a kidnapping scheme that spirals into tragedy.
As one of the final Bachman releases, Blaze holds strong appeal for collectors who appreciate the pseudonym’s darker, leaner storytelling style. First printings remain desirable due to the book’s unusual publication history, its connection to King’s early career, and the enduring popularity of the Bachman persona.
This copy retains its original $25.00 price, first‑state identifiers, and the expected Scribner first‑printing points. This copy is being offered with a fine condition book and dust jacket.
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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.
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