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Collector Features & Identification
Author: Stephen King
Book Series: The Dark Tower (Book 2)
Book: The Drawing of the Three
Publisher & Year: Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. (1987 / 1998 Second Printing)
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition, 2nd Printing (1998 Box Set Edition)
Cover Artist & Interior Illustrator: Phil Hale
Released in 1998, this specific printing was issued to accompany the exclusive 3-book box set. As a result, the inner dust jacket flap is unpriced.
Bound in beautiful textured red and black boards.
The spine features black lettering stating \"King The Drawing of the Three Grant\".
The paste-downs are black and feature a dark, moody portrait of Eddie Dean.
The copyright page explicitly states \"Copyright 1987\" and \"Second Printing 1998\".
The Artwork: A major selling point of this specific 1998 printing is the art. Phil Hale was brought back to completely redesign the dust jacket and all interior illustrations, replacing the original 1987 art with a much darker, moodier, and highly sought-after aesthetic.
Genre: Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Sci-Fi Western
Topics: Roland Deschain, Eddie Dean, Odetta Holmes, Detta Walker, The Doors, Mid-World, The Dark Tower.
Exact Page Count: 400 Pages
About the Book (Synopsis)
In The Drawing of the Three, the epic narrative of the Dark Tower continues mere hours after the conclusion of The Gunslinger.
Exhausted, poisoned, and missing fingers after a brutal attack by \"lobstrosities\" on the shore of the Western Sea, Roland Deschain must find a way to save his own life and continue his quest. Walking along the seemingly endless beach, he discovers three freestanding, magical doors.
Each door serves as a portal into a different era of New York City in our world. To survive and build his necessary ka-tet, Roland must step through the doors and \"draw\" three specific individuals into Mid-World: Eddie Dean, a desperate heroin addict; Odetta Holmes, a wealthy civil rights activist harboring a vicious, hidden alternate personality; and a deadly adversary known as The Pusher.
Archival Preservation
Archival Sleeve: The dust jacket is protected by a professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival cover.
Adhesive-Free Policy: My archival process utilizes zero adhesives, tape, or glues directly on the dust jacket or book, ensuring the integrity and value of the original materials are never compromised.
Archival Backing: The jacket is supported by acid-free, pH-neutral backing paper to preserve paper quality and prevent any toning.
Note: The Mylar is fitted naturally with unfinished creases to prevent spine stress and to allow the buyer to make fine visual adjustments to the backing height to their personal preference.
Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
Condition Report
This vintage hardcover is in Like New condition overall. It presents as an incredible, flawless, and completely unread collector\'s copy.
Dust Jacket: Like New
The dust jacket is in pristine condition, presenting beautifully and showing no signs of wear. It is fully stabilized, smoothed, and wonderfully protected under Mylar.
Binding & Boards: Like New
The textured red and black boards are incredibly clean, square, and solid. The binding is highly resistant, and the hinges still audibly creak when opened, confirming it has never been read and maintains absolute structural integrity.
Text Block & Pages: Like New
The text block is firm, pristine white, and in completely unbroken, unread condition.
Clean, vibrant paste-downs. Flawless, dark illustration plates by Phil Hale. Free of remainder marks or owner inscriptions.
Why This Listing Has Premium Pricing
Deep Forensic Research: I conduct meticulous research on every book, thoroughly checking codes, publisher history, and edition markers to guarantee exactly what you are receiving.
The Craft of Preservation: Hardcover books arrive protected by high-grade archival sleeves with acid-free backing.
Unmatched Transparency: I provide honest, detailed descriptions of condition, ensuring you know exactly what is in your collection.
360° Video Display & Comprehensive Photography: Please see all pictures and the included video to know exactly what you are getting. I utilize a rotating display platform to provide a full 55-second 360-degree rotation of the actual book.
Buyer Inquiries
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Shipping & Handling
Your package will be shipped within 1 business day in a carefully padded box to ensure your book is completely protected and immobilized during transit.
Service: USPS Media Mail (Domestic) / Calculated International
Combined Shipping: I offer combined shipping if you are looking to acquire multiple items from the archive. Just send me a direct message before checking out so I can sort the rates for you.
