The book is dedicated to author Shirley Jackson: 'In Memory of Shirley Jackson, who never needed to raise her voice.' In 1981, Firestarter was nominated as Best Novel for the British Fantasy Award, Locus Poll Award, and Balrog Award. In July and August 1980, two excerpts from the novel were published in Omni. The title character of Firestarter is Charlene 'Charlie' McGee, a young girl with pyrokinesis - the ability to create fire with the power of her mind, along with other psychic powers.įirestarter is a science fiction-horror thriller novel by Stephen King, first published in September 1980. It was serialized in Omni magazine prior to being published. 91 of 100.įirestarter is a novel by Stephen King originally published in 1980. This listing is for State 1, signed limited edition no. Artist Edition dustjackets feature two remarques, one in white paint with a second in black ink. Founder’s Edition dustjackets are remarqued in yellow paint and limited to 10 copies.ģ. Limited Edition dustjackets are remarqued in white paint and limited to 100 copies.Ģ. This special fine art remarqued print was produced in the following states:ġ. The dustjackets are signed, numbered, and remarqued by Michael Whelan with a Certificate of Authenticity. This year Phantasia Press planned to release a limited number of vintage Firestarter dustjackets signed by Michael Whelan.īeing a constant reader himself, Michael knew this would be a great opportunity for fans-only Stephen King signed the book at publication-so he has also remarqued these original dustjackets. The book was limited to 725 copies plus 26 lettered editions and remains one of the most sought after editions of King’s work. It was his first work with Stephen King and led to his assignment on The Gunslinger a year later. Michael Whelan illustrated the cover for the limited edition of Firestarter back in 1980 for Phantasia Press. This painting predates the movie version by 4 years and Michael used his niece Laina as his model, but many fans have commented on the girl's similarity to Drew Barrymore. Here is the main character Charlie experiencing her full power. Michael Whelan's first cover art for Stephen King - used on the dust jacket of a rare limited edition of FIRESTARTER. Includes original COA and bonus prints as shipped originally by the publisher. Professionally wood framed and matted with museum quality UV protective non-glare glass.This is number 91 of only 100 produced in this edition. Remarqued with white paint and limited to only 100. 'Firestarter' Signed Limited Edition remarqued print.

Michael Whelan / Phantasia Press, March 2022.

91 of only 100įIRESTARTER DUSTJACKET, SIGNED AND REMARQUED BY THE ARTIST, MICHAEL WHELAN.

Firestarter first edition