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Stephen King / Richard Bachman Matching First Editions — Desperation & The Regulators (1996)
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A rare matching first edition set of Stephen King’s Desperation and his alter ego Richard Bachman’s The Regulators, both published in 1996.
Condition: Fine / Near Fine — crisp dust jackets, clean pages, no remainder marks
Publisher: Viking (Desperation) & Dutton (The Regulators)
Publication Year: 1996
Format: Hardcover, both First Trade Editions / First Printings
These twin novels were released simultaneously — one under King’s own name, the other under his famous pseudonym — with stories that mirror each other in theme and character.
The striking cover art by Mark Ryden connects seamlessly across both dust jackets, forming a single panoramic image when displayed side by side (as shown in photos). This visual pairing makes them one of the most collectible presentation sets in modern horror fiction.
Both books feature the correct first printing number lines (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) and the original U.S. prices:
- Desperation — $27.95
- The Regulators — $24.95