Librarians note: This book was released in a slipcover, which can be found here
Originally published in 1987, Misery was nominated for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 1988, and was later made into an Academy Award winning film starring Kathy Bates and James Caan, as well as an off-Broadway play of the same name.
Misery’s protagonist is Paul Sheldon, a writer famed for his Victorian-era romance novels that revolve around the life and loves of Misery Chastain. Following the completion of his latest book, Paul is rescued from a near fatal car crash by his self-proclaimed #1 fan Annie Wilkes, who transports the writer to her home only to hold him hostage after discovering what Paul has done to Misery in his latest book. Annie forces Paul to write a new book modifying the story – no matter what it takes.
About the Editions
The Signed Limited Edition of Misery is published in three states: Artist Gift, Numbered and Lettered. The text is set in Poliphilus, Blado, Mateur and Trixie typefaces, with the Numbered and Lettered editions printed letterpress by Bradley Hutchinson in Austin, Texas on his Heidelberg Cylinder. All three oversized editions measure 7.5” x 10.5”, and feature eight new full-color illustrations by Rick Berry as well as five black & white illustrations by Dave Christensen.
Artist Edition
Signed by Rick Berry and Dave Christensen, the slipcased Artist Gift edition features a dust jacket with stunning wrap-around artwork by Berry. It is a smyth-sewn binding with full imperial cloth, two-hits stamping on front and spine, and is printed offset. Limited to 1,250 copies, it is the only edition of the three with the wrap-around dust jacket art. Also includes five black & white illustrations by Dave Christensen.
