The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub, published by Viking Penguin Inc. in 1984. This first edition hardcover features the original dust jacket with the iconic shattered glass design. A collaborative masterpiece of dark fantasy and horror, the story follows young Jack Sawyer on an epic quest across America and a parallel world known as the Territories. The book is bound in black boards with a red cloth spine featuring gold-toned lettering. This copy includes the original $18.95 price on the dust jacket flap and the correct 1984 copyright information. Perfect for collectors of classic horror and fantasy literature.