The Night Stalker Jeff Rice 1973 1st Ed Kolchak Richard Matheson

by Jeff Rice, Rice

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First edition

Vintage paperback-original first edition of The Night Stalker by Jeff Rice, published by Pocket Books in December 1973. The novel that introduced investigative reporter Carl Kolchak and inspired the acclaimed television movie starring Darren McGavin. The cover promotes the TV adaptation and credits legendary Twilight Zone writer Richard Matheson with adapting the screenplay. Author: Jeff Rice Screenplay adaptation: Richard Matheson Publisher: Pocket Books Publication date: December 1973 Edition: First edition/first printing paperback original Pocket Books number: 78343 Original cover price: $1.25 ISBN: 0-671-78343-2 Format: Mass-market paperback Approximately 192 pages Genre: Horror, vampires, supernatural mystery, television tie-in Condition: Acceptable to Good vintage condition. The covers have substantial rubbing, scuffing, creasing, scratches, edge wear, corner wear and color loss. The bottom of the back cover has heavier wear and paper loss. Additional age-related page toning and handling wear should be expected. Please inspect the photographs carefully; they show the exact book being offered. A desirable early Kolchak: The Night Stalker collectible and an important television-horror tie-in.

• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Year: 1973
• Condition: Good

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