Announcing CARRIE'S LEGACY—a Preorder Signed Limited Edition

22nd Sep 2024

Carrie's Legacy

Our friends at Lividian Publications have announced a signed and slipcased Limited Edition hardcover of Carrie’s Legacy: Revisiting Stephen King’s Girl with a Frightening Power, which is being offered as a “Preorder Only Limited Edition,” meaning the orders received between September 21, 2024 and October 10, 2024 set the print run for this special edition.

There will be no additional copies produced of this Limited Edition and as of right now there are no plans for any trade or electronic editions.

About the Book:

Carrie’s Legacy: Revisiting Stephen King’s Girl with a Frightening Power is a remarkable anthology featuring essays from a distinguished group of writers offering their unique perspective on the novel’s lasting impact on popular culture, the publishing world, and the horror genre.

Contributors include Richard Chizmar, Mick Garris, Josh Boone, Anthony Breznican, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Johnny Compton, Bentley Little, Philip Fracassi, Craig Davidson, Tom Deady, Poppy Z. Brite, Robin Furth, Bev Vincent, Hans-Åke Lilja, Kevin Quigley, Dan Franklin, Norman Prentiss, Justin Brooks, Tony Magistrale, and Michael J. Blouin.

Adding to the depth of this collection is an essay by Stephen King himself, sharing the fascinating story of how Carrie was written. King’s personal insights provide an intimate look into the creation of his groundbreaking debut and its journey to becoming a cultural touchstone.

This special edition features full-color cover artwork by François Vaillancourt, full-color endpapers by Dirk Berger, and a 40-page full-color artwork gallery featuring Carrie-inspired illustrations from twenty talented artists. Each piece vividly captures the essence of the novel, bringing new life to the haunting story of a girl with extraordinary powers.

The artists contributing to this section include Vincent Sammy, Tomislav Tikulin, Ben Baldwin, Glenn Chadbourne, Dirk Berger, Vincent Chong, Elijah John, Brooklyn Ann, Tyler Baker, Kristen Bird, Greg Chapman, Sarah X Dylan, Justin Coons, Scott Griffin, Emily Blondin, Ray Wegner, Lynne Hansen, Bailey McDonald, Charles Paul Wilson III, and Erin S. Wells.

Carrie’s Legacy is an essential volume for fans of Stephen King, horror enthusiasts, and art lovers alike. Discover the enduring influence of Carrie and experience the rich tapestry of reflections and interpretations that continue to shape our understanding of this unforgettable tale.

Special Features:

  • Full-color wrap-around artwork by François Vaillancourt
  • Full-color endpapers by Dirk Berger
  • 40 page full-color artwork gallery

Deluxe Production Features:

  • Offset printed on an acid-free archival quality paper stock
  • A fine cloth binding
  • Hot foil stamping on the front cover and spine
  • Smyth-sewn to create a more durable binding
  • Twine head and tail bands
  • High-quality endpapers
  • Sewn-in satin ribbon page marker
  • Custom-made slipcase stamped with hot foil and featuring a unique die-cut window
  • Signed by Brian James Freeman, Richard Chizmar, and François Vaillancourt
  • Limited to the print run set by the preorders