Stephen King Proofs

Stephen King Pre-Publication States (Incl. Proofs, ARC’s, Manuscripts & Samplers).

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TitleUS/UKFrontSpineBackPublisher's LetterTrade Publication DatePublisherState / CommentsPrint Run
CarrieUS04/05/1974Doubleday'special reading copy' considered an ARC.Unknown
CarrieUS04/05/1974Doubleday & Company, Inc.Uncorrected proof (green wrappers.)1 known copy
The Dead ZoneUS1/1/1980SignetProof for the Signet paperback.Unknown
FirestarterUK9/29/1980MacdonaldUncorrected proof (black wrappers).600?
CujoUK9/08/1981MacdonaldUncorrected proof (trade edition cover art.)1000
CujoUS9/8/1981VikingUncorrected proof (gray wrappers.)Unknown
The Eyes of the DragonUS2/2/1987VikingUncorrected proof (green illustrated wrappers.)

Originally came with a brief publisher's letter and package of artwork samples.
Unknown
ITUK9/15/1986Hodder & StoughtonPresentation page proofs (red wrappers).Unknown
MiseryUK6/8/1987Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proofs (blue wrappers.)Unknown
MiseryUS6/8/1987VikingUncorrected proof (red wrappers.)Unknown
Pet SemataryUS11/14/1983Doubleday1st state: typewritten text.Less than 50 (Rumored)
Pet SemataryUS11/14/1983Doubleday2nd state: typeset textUnknown
The TalismanUS11/08/1984VikingUncorrected proof (yellow wrappers).Unknown
The Dark HalfUK10/20/1989Hodder & StoughtonPresentation proof copy (trade edition cover art).Unknown
The Dark HalfUS10/20/1989VikingProof (white wrappers with bird design.)Unknown
The Tommy knockersUS11/10/1987G.P. Putnam's SonsAdvance reading copy (trade cover art with gold lettering.)Unknown
Needful ThingsUS10/01/1991VikingUncorrected proof (pictorial wrappers).Unknown
Dolores ClaiborneUK11/01/1992Hodder & StoughtonPresentation book proof (white wrappers with B/W artwork.)Unknown
Dolores ClaiborneUS11/01/1992VikingUncorrected proof (off-white wrappers.)Unknown
Four Past MidnightUS09/01/1990Viking2nd state: Blue wrappers/white lettering (more common state)Unknown
Gerald's GameUK05/01/1992Hodder & StoughtonPresentation book proof (black wrappers.)Unknown
Gerald's GameUS05/01/1992Viking2nd State: Uncorrected softcover proof (tan wrappers.)Unknown
InsomniaUK09/15/1994Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proof (blue wrappers.)Unknown
InsomniaUS09/15/1994VikingUncorrected proof (trade edition cover art.)Unknown
Nightmares & DreamscapesUK09/29/1993Hodder & StoughtonPresentation book proof (black wrappers with photo of King.)Unknown
Nightmares & DreamscapesUS09/29/1993VikingUncorrected proof (white wrappers.)Unknown
Rose MadderUS06/01/1995VikingARC (pink wrappers.)Estimated 10,000
Twice the PowerUK01/01/1991Hodder & StoughtonAn omnibus presentation proof containing King’s novel Needful Things and his novella from Four Past Midnight, ‘Secret Window, Secret garden’.Unknown
DesperationUS9/24/1996Viking1st state: 'Steven' on CP page. Uncorrected proof (white wrappers.)Unknown
DesperationUS9/24/1996Viking2nd state: Has the correct 'Stephen'. Uncorrected proof (white wrappers.)Unknown
The RegulatorsUS9/24/1996DuttonUncorrected proofs (black wrappers.) 2nd state: no "A" on spine.Unknown
Bag of BonesUS9/22/1998ScribnerARC with trade edition cover art. 2nd state: UnsignedUnknown
Bag of BonesUS9/22/1998ScribnerARC with trade edition cover art. 3rd state: Signed100
On WritingUS10/03/2000ScribnerARC with trade edition cover art.Unknown
Hearts in AtlantisUK9/14/1999Hodder & Stoughton1st state: navy blue coverUnknown
Secretary of Dreams Volume 1US10/01/2010Cemetery DanceAdvance uncorrected proof (trade cover art.)Unknown
Hearts in AtlantisUK09/14/1999Hodder & Stoughton2ns State uncorrected proof (light blue wrappers)Unknown. Scarce.
Hearts in AtlantisUS9/14/1999ScribnerARC with trade edition cover art.Unknown
11/22/63UK11/08/2011Hodder & StoughtonTrade edition cover art. 1st State: "Embargoed. Hodder & Stoughton" printed on the pages.

2nd state: No "Embargoed" printing.
1st state: 400
2nd state: 70
DreamcatcherUK03/20/2001Hodder & StoughtonARC (modified trade cover artwork.)Unknown
DreamcatcherUS03/20/2001ScribnerUncorrected proof (light blue wrappers.)Unknown
Under the DomeUK
11/10/2009Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proof (dark blue wrappers) in clear plastic slipcase.200 numbered
Under the DomeUS11/10/2009Scribner2nd State: Hardcover ARC (no DJ, ISBN sticker with 978-0-684-07329-3)

Just the trade hardcover with ISBN sticker and no DJ.
Unknown
Just After SunsetUK11/11/2008Hodder & StoughtonPartial proof (trade edition cover art.)

Sometimes considered to be more of a promotional item.
Unknown
Just After SunsetUS11/11/2008ScribnerUncorrected proof (blue wrappers.)Unknown
Duma KeyUK01/22/2008Hodder & Stoughton"Exclusive Reading Copy" (trade edition cover art).150 numbered
Full Dark, No StarsUS11/09/2010Scribner1st state: Light blue wrappers.Unknown
Everything's EventualUS03/19/2002ScribnerUncorrected proof (light blue wrappers.)Unknown
BlazeUS06/12/2007ScribnerProof (light blue wrappers.)Unknown
From a Buick 8UK09/24/2002Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proof with unused cover art.Unknown
From a Buick 8US09/24/2002ScribnerUncorrected proof (light blue wrappers.)Unknown
The Colorado KidUK10/04/2005PS PublishingARC (white wrappers.)Unknown
Lisey's StoryUK10/24/2006Hodder & Stoughton2nd State: Uncorrected proof (black wrapeprs.) Numbered (1-100) with slipcase.100
Lisey's StoryUK10/24/2006Hodder & Stoughton3rd State
Numbered (100 to at least 231) without slipcase.
Unknown
Lisey's StoryUS10/24/2006ScribnerARC (red with publisher's letter printed on front.)Unknown
Black HouseUK11/15/2001Hodder & StoughtonPartial proof, white cover with bird-shaped cutaway revealing black bird illustration beneath.

Contains the first 213 pages of the book.
Unknown
Black HouseUS11/15/2001Random HouseProof (blue/white 'random house' design.)Unknown
Duma KeyUS01/22/2008ScribnerUncorrected proof (light blue wrappers.)Unknown (Scarce)
The RegulatorsUS09/24/1996DuttonLetter 'A' on the spine.Unknown
Blockade BillyUS4/20/2010Cemetery DanceARC (trade edition cover art.)60
Dolan's CadillacUS01/01/1989Lord John PressProof in blue wrappers (more common)100 both states
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (Popup)US4/6/1999ScribnerPopup edition white binder proof.Unknown
Blockade BillyUS04/20/2010Cemetery DanceUnbound proof. Scarce. CP says 2nd printing but actually 1st printing.Unknown
Full Dark, No StarsUS12/15/2010Cemetery DanceUnbound proof. Scarce 1st proof, 2nd proof, 3rd proof.Unknown
Secretary of Dreams Volume 2US10/01/2010Cemetery DanceAdvance uncorrected proof (trade cover art.). Sequence of numbers on the text block (written with a black marker.)

2nd state does not have the sequence of numbers.
Unknown
Bag of BonesUS09/22/1998Scribner1st State: "Second Draft" manuscript (white wrappers with black tape spine.)Unknown
FaithfulUS01/01/2014Cemetery DanceAnniversary edition Books to Benefit/CD alternate coverUnknown
Full Dark, No StarsUS12/15/2010Cemetery DanceProof trade gift/lettered edition cover20
Full Dark, No StarsUS12/15/2010Cemetery DanceProof trade signed limited edition cover.20
CarrieUS12/23/2014Cemetery Dance40th Anniversary edition CD Internal Proof20 (10? of which were actually used.)
CarrieUS12/23/2014Cemetery Dance40th Anniversary edition CD trade cover.?
Doctor SleepUS10/29/2013Cemetery DanceIn-house galley proof black cover20 (10 of which were actually used.)
IT (25th Anniversary Special Edition)US12/13/2011Cemetery DanceUncorrected proof (pictorial wrappers.)20
The Dark Tower VII: The Dark TowerUS09/21/2004Donald M. GrantProof (light blue wrappers with KA symbol design.)Unknown
The Dark Tower VI: Song of SusannahUS06/08/2004Donald M. GrantUncorrected proofs (illustrated blue wrappers.) Without tape on spine.Unknown
The Dark Tower VI: Song of SusannahUS06/08/2004Donald M. GrantAdvance review copy (Black tape spine.)Unknown. Scarce.
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the CallaUS11/04/2003Donald M. GrantUncorrected proof (light blue, illustrated wrappers.)Unknown
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the CallaUS11/04/2003Donald M. GrantUncorrected proof (light blue, illustrated wrappers with black tape spine.)1 known copy
The Dark Tower IV: Wizard & GlassUS11/04/1997Donald M. GrantARC (white, illustrated wrappers.)

some proofs come with a packet of artwork from the book.
Unknown
The Dark Tower III: The Waste LandsUS08/01/1991Donald M. GrantARC (white, illustrated wrappers.)Unknown
The Dark Tower III: The Waste LandsUS01/01/1992PlumeUncorrected proof (blue wrappers.)Unknown
The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the ThreeUS05/01/1987Plume1st State: 'Special Reading Copy''. Orange wrappers, no sticker.Unknown.
The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the ThreeUS05/01/1987Plume2nd State: 'Special Reading Copy''. Orange wrappers, with sticker.Unknown
The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the ThreeUS05/01/1987Plume3rd State: Black wrappers with artwork.

3rd state is more common.
Unknown
The Dark Tower VI: Song of SusannahUK06/08/2004Hodder & StoughtonARC (trade cover art.)Unknown
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the CallaUS11/04/2003Donald M. GrantUnbound proofUnknown. Scarce.
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the CallaUK11/04/2003Hodder & StoughtonARC (trade cover art.)Unknown
Finders KeepersUK06/02/2015Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected Proof Copy with trade cover art.(260? numbered copies.)
Finders KeepersUS06/02/2015ScribnerAdvance Uncorrected Proof with trade cover art.Unknown
RevivalUK11/11/2014Hodder & StoughtonBlack/Tan cover.200 numbered copies
RevivalUS11/11/2014ScribnerAdvance Uncorrected Proof with trade cover art.Unknown
Mr. MercedesUS06/03/2014ScribnerAdvance Uncorrected Proof with trade cover art.Unknown
Doctor SleepUK09/24/2013Hodder & StoughtonBlack cover with blue band.150 numbered copies, individually addressed to the recipient.
Doctor SleepUS09/24/2013ScribnerAdvance Uncorrected Proofs with trade cover art.Unknown
Gerald's GameUS05/01/1992Viking1st state: ABA advance hardcover in cardboard slipcase.Unknown
BattlegroundUS05/01/2012Gauntlet PressAdvanced Readers Copy with pictorial wrappers.Unknown
ChristineUS04/29/1983VikingUncorrected proof (illustrated yellow wrappers.)Unknown
Danse MacabreUS04/20/1981Everest HouseUncorrected proof (orange wrappers.)Unknown
Different SeasonsUS08/27/1982VikingUncorrected proof (gray illustrated wrappers.)Unknown
The Dark Man: An Illustrated PoemUS07/30/2013Cemetery DanceARC 'blue' (for the slipcased edition.)50
The Dark Man: An Illustrated PoemUS07/30/2013Cemetery DanceARC 'orange' (for the trade edition.)200
The Dark Man: An Illustrated PoemUS07/30/2013Cemetery DanceARC 'red' (internal office proof)20
The Dark Man: An Illustrated PoemUS07/30/2013Cemetery DanceUnbound proof unbound 1st proof, 3rd proof.Unknown
Full Dark, No StarsUS12/15/2010Cemetery DanceUncorrected proof (black wrappers.) For internal office use.10
ITUS09/15/1986VikingUncorrected proofs (red wrappers.)Unknown
Riding the BulletUS10/01/2010Lonely Road BooksAdvance uncorrected proof (trade edition cover art.)55
The Stand (Complete and Uncut)UK05/01/1990Hodder & Stoughton Uncorrected proof (light blue wrappers with trade edition cover art. Partial proof. Contains the first seven chapters of the book and is often considered to be more of a promotional item than a true proof.Unknown
The Dark Tower VII: The Dark TowerUK09/21/2004Hodder & StoughtonProof copy (trade edition cover art.)100 numbered copies.
ThinnerUS11/09/1984NALABA advance reading copy (trade cover edition art.)Unknown
The Girl Who Loved Tom GordonUS04/06/1999Scribner1st State: Manuscript proof for the trade hardcover edition.13 copies
The Plant Part 2US01/01/1982Philtrum PressDesigner's proof green wrappers, identical to S/L edition but not signed or numbered. The words 'designer's proof' are written in pencil on the limitation page.Unknown
The New Lieutenant's RapUS01/01/1999Philtrum PressUncorrected proof. Unsigned/unnumbered. String binding, cover identical to S/L.)Unknown
The New Lieutenant's RapUS01/01/1999Philtrum PressUncorrected proof. Numbered 1-24 and initialed by Michael Alpert, string binding, cover identical to S/L.)24
CarrieUS12/23/2014Cemetery Dance 40th Anniversary edition. Unbound proof 1st proof, 2nd proof,Unknown
Secretary of Dreams (Vol. I)US10/01/2010Cemetery Dance Secretary of Dreams Volume 1 Unbound proof 1st proof, 2nd proofUnknown
Mr MercedesUS06/03/2014ScribnerTrade cover with black tape spine and blank back (1 known copy)Unknown
FirestarterUS09/29/1980VikingUncorrected proof (orange wrappers.)Unknown
Finders KeepersUS06/02/2015ScribnerWhite cover with black lettering and binding. 1 known copy.Unknown
The Dead ZoneUS08/30/1979VikingUncorrected proofs (yellow wrappers.)Unknown
Skeleton CrewUS06/21/1985G.P. Putnam's SonsUncorrected proof (yellow wrappers.)Unknown
Bag of BonesUK09/22/1998Hodder & Stoughton3rd State: Holographic proof (more common.) Comes with a green cardboard slipcase. Unknown
The Wind Through the KeyholeUS02/21/2012ScribnerUncorrected proof. Light blue wrappers.Unknown
Secretary of Dreams (Vol. II)US10/01/2010Cemetery Dance Secretary of Dreams Volume 2 Unbound proof 1st proof, 2nd proof, 3rd proof.Unknown
The Bachman BooksUS10/04/1985PlumeUncorrected proof (orange wrappers).Unknown
The Bazaar of Bad DreamsUS11/03/2015ScribnerUncorrected proof with trade coverUnknown
'Salem's Lot Illustrated EditionUS11/01/2005DoubledayBound galley (trade edition cover art.)Unknown
'Salem's Lot - Doubleday Years Anniversary EditionUS11/20/2015Cemetery DanceAdvanced Uncorrected Proof - Review Copy. 50
'Salem's Lot - Doubleday Years Anniversary EditionUS11/20/2015Cemetery DanceAdvanced Uncorrected Proof - Internal Office Only.20? Maximum of 5 not marked up.
Blockade BillyUS4/20/2010Cemetery DanceProof white wrappers16 copies of the white proof, of which eight went to reviewers, three were damaged, leaving a total of five for collections.
ChristineUK04/29/1983Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proof (light blue wrappers.)Unknown
11/22/63US11/08/2011ScribnerUncorrected proof (light blue wrappers.)Unknown
JoylandUS01/01/2013Hard Case CrimeAdvance review copy (trade edition cover art.)Unknown
Twice the PowerUK
01/01/1991Hodder & StoughtonAn omnibus presentation proof containing King’s novel Needful Things and his novella from Four Past Midnight, ‘The Langoliers’.1 known copy.
Carrie (Plume)US01/01/1991PlumePartial proof for Plume collectors edition.Unknown
Full Dark, No StarsUS11/09/2010Scribner2nd state in light blue wrappers with white tape spine.Unknown
The Shining - Limited EditionUS10/01/2013Subterranean PressUncorrected proof trade cover art10?
The TalismanUK11/08/1984Viking Penguin (UK)Uncorrected proof (pink wrappers.)Unknown
Four Past MidnightUS09/01/1990VikingUncorrected proofs (extremely scarce first state: grey wrappers/black lettering.)Unknown
The Green Mile 1-6UK04/25/1996Penguin UKUncorrected proof (white wrappers).Unknown (very scarce). Originally issued as part of a press kit.
The Bazaar of Bad DreamsUK11/03/2015Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proof, numbered copies trade cover.Unknown
BlazeUK06/12/2007Hodder & StoughtonPartial proof promotional booklet. Sampler.Unknown
Dolan's CadillacUS01/01/1989Lord John PressProof in brown wrappers (scarce)100 both states
The Tommy knockersUK11/10/1987Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proof (illustrated light blue wrappers.)Unknown (scarce)
The Tommy knockersUS11/10/1987BOMCClick for details 18 copies (?). How this breaks down between the various manuscript states is not known.
Under The Dome (Manuscript.)US11/10/2009ScribnerThree-volume manuscript, uncorrected proof (light blue wrappers)Unknown
Duma KeyUS01/22/2008Scribner1st state: 2nd draft manuscript.Unknown
Storm of the CenturyUS02/01/1999Pocket BooksManuscript white cover with black tape spine. Two states, visually differing in the publication info printed on the front cover.Unknown
ThinnerUK11/09/1984New English LibraryUncorrected proof (light blue wrappers.)Unknown
Skeleton CrewUK06/21/1985MacdonaldPartial proof (grey/white wrappers.)Unknown
The Dead ZoneUK08/30/1979Macdonald and JaneUncorrected proof (yellow wrappers.)Unknown
Skeleton CrewUK06/21/1985MacdonaldFull proof white wrappersUnknown
The Dark Tower I: The GunslingerUS01/01/2003VikingUncorrected proof (white wrappers.)Unknown
The Dark Tower IV: Wizard & GlassUS01/01/1997PlumeAdvanced reading copy (trade paperback cover art.)Unknown
The Stand (Complete & Uncut)UK05/01/1990Hodder & StoughtonFull uncorrected proofs, red/black wrappers.Estimated 33 copies
End of WatchUS06/07/2016ScribnerARC w/trade coverUnknown
'Salem's LotUS
10/17/1975Doubleday & Company, Inc.Uncorrected proof (green wrappers.)Unknown.
'Salem's LotUS10/17/1975Doubleday & Company, Inc.Printers proof1 known copy
'Salem's LotUK10/17/1975New English LibraryUncorrected proof (brown wrappers.)1 known copy
Bag of BonesUK
9/22/1998Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proof (grey wrappers.) Both the gray and holographic proofs usually come with a green cardboard slipcase.Unknown
CarrieUK
04/05/1974New English LibraryUncorrected Proof Copy (white wrappers.)1 known copy
CarrieUK
04/05/1974New English LibraryUncorrected Proof (brown wrappers.)1 known copy
Danse MacabreUK04/21/1981MacdonaldUncorrected proof (white wrappers.)1 known copy
FirestarterUK09/29/1980MacdonaldProof (yellow wrappers.)1 known copy
Four Past MidnightUK09/01/1990Hodder & StoughtonUnbound manuscript proof.

Click for details
1 known copy
The Green MileUK
04/25/1996PenguinUK Manuscript. Stapled with white wrappers.Unknown. 1 known set of three.
Night ShiftUS02/01/1978DoubledayUncorrected proof (green wrappers.)Unknown. Probably less than 50 to begin with, most of which were probably discarded after their intended use. Extremely scarce!
Night ShiftUK02/01/1978New English LibraryARC (?) (trade edition cover art with 'French flaps').Unknown. 1 known copy.
Pet SemataryUK11/15/1983Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proof (blue wrappers.)Unknown. 1 known copy.
The Green Mile 1-6US04/25/1996SignetUncorrected proofs (green wrappers.)Unknown. #1 and #6 are by far the scarcest.
The Green Mile #1US
04/25/1996SignetSigned contest proof of Green Mile #1 (trade cover art)6 or 36 contest proofs (?)
The ShiningUS01/28/1977Doubleday & Company, Inc.Uncorrected proof (blue wrappers.)55. Twenty-eight copies (27 bound and one unbound) were given to the publicity department - 24 of these were sent out to reviewers.
The StandUS09/01/1978Doubleday & Company, Inc.Uncorrected proof (brown wrappers.)Unknown, probably less than 50 to begin with and most of them were probably discarded after their intended use.
The StandUS09/01/1978Doubleday & Company, Inc.Printers proof (blue wrappers.)1 known copy. Click for details
The StandUK09/01/1978New English LibraryAdvance reading copy (?) with trade cover art and 'French flaps'.1 known copy.
The Shining (Anniversary Edition)US
06/01/2016Cemetery DanceAdvance Uncorrected Proof (pictorial wrapper.)30 sent to reviewers.
The Shining (Anniversary Edition)US06/01/2016Cemetery DanceAdvance Uncorrected Proof (pictorial wrapper.) Internal office proof.20 copies printed. At least 10 were used in the proofing process leaving 10 or less in fine, unused condition.
CellUS01/24/2006ScribnerAdvance Uncorrected Proof (light blue wrappers.)Unknown. Scarce. 5-6 known copies?
End of WatchUK06/07/2016Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected Teaser Sampler. Trade cover.Unknown.
The Stand (Complete & Uncut)US05/01/1990DoubledayUncorrected proof (white with black & white trade edition cover art).200
The Dark Tower I: The GunslingerUK01/01/1988Sphere PenguinUncorrected proof (tan wrappers.)Unknown. Scarce.
The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the ThreeUK05/01/1987Sphere PenguinUncorrected proof (tan wrappers.)1 known copy
Under the DomeUS11/10/2009ScribnerUncorrected proof (blue wrappers.)Unknown
Four Past MidnightUK09/01/1990Hodder & StoughtonUnbound proofUnknown (two copies have been confirmed).
IT (25th Anniversary Special Edition)US12/13/2011Cemetery DanceUncorrected proof (red wrappers.) Internal office proof.10-12
ThinnerUK11/09/1984New English LibraryUncorrected proof manuscriptUnknown
Needful ThingsUK10/01/1991Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proof (comb binding folder).Unknown
Duma KeyUK01/22/2008Hodder & StoughtonContest proof?
Bag of BonesUK09/22/1998Hodder & Stoughton2nd state green proofUnknown
Six StoriesUS01/01/1997Philtrum PressUncorrected proof (marbled wrappers, identical to S/L).28 copies signed by King, numbered from 1-28 in Roman numerals.
The RegulatorsUS09/24/1996DuttonManuscript in comb binding.12
IT (25th Anniversary Special Edition)US12/13/2011Cemetery DanceUnbound proof (2nd proof)Unknown. Scarce.
The Dark Tower I: The GunslingerUS09/01/1988PlumeUncorrected proof (orange wrappers.)Unknown. Scarce.
The Dark Tower I: The GunslingerUS09/01/1988PlumeARC with variant trade cover artUnknown. Scarce.
DreamcatcherUS03/20/2001ScribnerBound manuscript with black tape spine.Unknown. Scarce.
The Wind Through the KeyholeUS02/21/2012ScribnerManuscriptUnknown. Scarce.
Doctor SleepUS10/29/2013Cemetery DanceUnbound proof. Also a "2nd proof" unbound state.Unknown.
Doctor SleepUS10/29/2013Cemetery DanceTrade Advance Review CopyUnknown
BlazeUS06/12/2007ScribnerBound manuscript with $24 price. Tan cover.Unknown. Scarce.
BlazeUS06/12/2007ScribnerBound manuscript with $25 price. White cover.Unknown. Scarce.
Black HouseUS11/15/2001Random HouseBound partial manuscript. 43 pages. Another partial proof with a different page count is known to exist.Unknown. Scarce.
Black HouseUS11/15/2001Random HouseBound full manuscript.Unknown. Scarce.
CarrieUS04/05/1974Doubleday & Company, Inc.White Galley Proof (White wraps with info glued to front, slightly larger than the green Doubleday proofs.)1 known copy.
The Colorado KidUS10/04/2005Hard Case CrimeUnbound proof/manuscript.Unknown
DesperationUS9/24/1996VikingTwo 2 volume manuscripts in comb binders.12 copies each state.
Different SeasonsUK08/27/1982MacdonaldUncorrected proof (gray illustrated wrappers). Almost identical to the Viking proof, but with 'Macdonald' on cover.Unknown. Scarce.
The Eyes of the DragonUK2/2/1987MacdonaldUncorrected proof (white wrappers.)Unknown. Scarce.
FaithfulUS01/01/2004ScribnerManuscript (both a partial and a full manuscript exist).Unknown. Scarce.
Full Dark, No StarsUS11/09/2010Scribner3rd state in blue wrappers with black tape spine.Unknown. 1 known copy.
Full Dark, No StarsUK11/09/2010Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected proofs trade cover art.77 numbered copies, of which one ended up in limbo after being sent out by the publisher.
Hearts in AtlantisUS9/14/1999ScribnerBound manuscript with black tape spine.Unknown. Less than 20.
MiseryUS6/8/1987BOMCBOMC manuscript12 copies.
Pet SemataryUS11/14/1983DoubledayManuscript state in two ledgers.A rumored 4 copies.
Stephen King Goes to the MoviesUS01/01/2009Pocket BooksUncorrected proofUnknown. 1 known copy.
Storm of the CenturyUS02/01/1999Pocket BooksManuscript white cover with black tape spine. Two states, visually differing in the publication info printed on the front cover.Unknown
Under the DomeUS11/10/2009ScribnerHardcover ARC with proof DJUnknown.
From a Buick 8US09/24/2002ScribnerBound manuscript with black taped spineUnknown. 1 known copy.
CarrieUS12/23/2014Cemetery Dance 40th Anniversary edition. Color unbound proof.1 known copy.
Full Dark, No StarsUS12/15/2010Cemetery Dance Color unbound proof.1 known copy.
IT (25th Anniversary Special Edition)US12/13/2011Cemetery Dance Color unbound proof.1 known copy.
The ShineUS01/28/1977Doubleday & Company, Inc.Click for details 1 known copy.
Riding the BulletUS10/01/2010?Unknow.
Under the DomeUK11/10/2009Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected samplerUnknown. Scarce.
CellUK01/24/2006Hodder & StoughtonAdvance uncorrected samplerUnknown. Scarce.
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the CallaUK11/04/2003Hodder & Stoughton'The Return Of The King' Advance Uncorrected SamplerUnknown. Scarce
Storm of the CenturyUS02/01/1999Pocket BooksUncorrected, unedited manuscript of the introduction only. (Copy. Stapled pages.)Unknown.
The Girl Who Loved Tom GordonUS04/06/1999ScribnerPartial proof trade cover.Unknown
'Salem's Lot - Doubleday Years Anniversary EditionUS
11/20/2015Cemetery Dance Color unbound proof.1 known copy.
The New Lieutenant's RapUS
01/01/1999Philtrum PressUnbound Printers Proof. Click for details 1 known copy.
The Stand (Complete and Uncut)US05/01/1990DoubledayManuscript. Click for details1 known copy.
Finders KeepersUS06/02/2015ScribnerUnbound manuscript1 known copy.
Gwendy's Button BoxUS05/30/2017Cemetery Dance Advanced Uncorrected Proof w/trade cover art150
Gwendy's Button BoxUS

05/30/2017Cemetery Dance "VIP Review Copy"20
Sleeping BeautiesUS09/26/2017ScribnerAdvance Readers Edition (Trade Cover Art)Unknown
Sleeping BeautiesUK09/26/2017Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected Proof CopyUnknown
Sleeping BeautiesUS12/1/2017Cemetary DanceAdvance Uncorrected ProofUnknown
Gwendy's Button BoxUK5/30/2017SSTAdvance Uncorrected Proof for UK 'Gift' EditionUnknown
Sleeping BeautiesUS12/1/2017Cemetary DanceAdvance Uncorrected Proof - Interoffice proofUnknown
The Wind Through the KeyholeUS02/21/2012ScribnerUncorrected proof. Light blue wrappers with black tape spine1 known copy
The OutsiderUS05/22/2018ScribnerAdvance Uncorrected Proof Light Blue WrappersUnknown
Storm of the CenturyUS02/01/1999Pocket BooksAdvance Uncorrected Proof, pictorial wrappers.1 known copy
Misery - Signed Limited EditionUS08/08/2018Suntup EditionsAdvance Review CopyUnknown
The OutsiderUK05/22/2018Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected Proof, Red Wrappers. Numbered.Unknown. Assumed 200-250.
The Dark Tower IV: The Dark TowerUS09/21/2004Donald M. GrantAdvanced Uncorrected Proof (light blue wrappers.)Unknown
ElevationUS10/30/2018ScribnerAdvance Uncorrected Proof (light blue wrappers)Unknown
The InstituteUS09/10/2019ScribnerAdvance Uncorrected Proof (light blue wrappers)Unknown
If It BleedsUS04/21/2020ScribnerAdvance Uncorrected Proof (light blue wrappers)Unknown
LaterUS03/02/2021Hard Case CrimeAdvance review copy (trade edition cover art.)Unknown
If It BleedsUK04/21/2020Hodder & StoughtonUncorrected Proof, Trade CoverUnknown, 200+

Acknowledgements: Some information obtained from thedarktower.org. Also thanks to jhanic, George at C-Springs, Killjoy72, jonp, jcmanske, neo_trinity, carlosdetweiller, needfulthings.

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