The Gunslinger

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The Gunslinger is the original United States edition of The Gunslinger by Stephen King, published by Doubleday on June 10, 1982. This 224-page hardcover with dust jacket (ISBN 093798650X), measuring 159 × 235 × 25 mm, was issued in a first printing of 10,000 copies and serves as the opening volume of The Dark Tower series. The novel follows Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, as he pursues the mysterious Man in Black across a vast and desolate landscape. First editions are identified by the statement “FIRST EDITION” on the copyright page, with the trade edition priced at $20.00 and the limited edition at $60.00.

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The Gunslinger. The last gunslinger, Roland Deschain, travels across a vast and desolate world in pursuit of the mysterious Man in Black. Driven by obsession and a sense of destiny, Roland crosses endless deserts, abandoned towns, and dangerous wastelands, determined to uncover the secrets that lie at the heart of his quest.

Along the way, he encounters strange allies and deadly enemies, including a young boy named Jake Chambers, whose appearance raises troubling questions about life, death, and parallel realities. As Roland follows the Man in Black’s trail, he is forced to make difficult choices that test his humanity and reveal the sacrifices demanded by his mission.

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Publication Date

June 10, 1982

ISBN

0-937986-50-X, 093798650X

Number of Pages

224

Print-run

10000

Binding

Size

159 x 235 x 25 mm

First Edition Identifiers

Trade $20.00, Limited $60 DJ Price, "FIRST EDITION" on CP

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