rage book by richard bachman (stephen king) true 1st edition print (1977) paperback

Rage (1977) is a psychological thriller by Stephen King, written under his pseudonym Richard Bachman. The novel, which was originally published in paperback, explores the dark and complex nature of human psychology through the lens of high school angst, anger, and violence.

The story revolves around Charlie Decker, a troubled and violent teenager who, after a confrontation with his teacher and the subsequent death of a student, takes his classmates hostage in a classroom. As the situation escalates, Charlie's motives and troubled past unfold, revealing a character struggling with deep internal rage, emotional pain, and the consequences of his actions.

This first edition paperback is particularly noteworthy due to its rarity and significance as one of King’s early works. Although the book was later withdrawn from circulation following its association with several real-life violent incidents, Rage remains an important part of King’s oeuvre, offering insight into his development as a writer and the darker themes that would come to define much of his later work.

The True 1st Edition features the original 1977 publication, with the cover art and format representative of the early mass-market paperback releases of King’s work under the Bachman name. As a collector's item, it holds significant value for Stephen King fans and collectors of first editions.

Book title : rage book

Author : richard bachman

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback‏ ‏ : ‎ 160 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451076451

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451076458