STEPHEN KING
THE STAND

The Complete and UNCUT Edition - 1,415 Pages

'The Classic Masterpiece'  - Vintage Original 1990 Paperback - Like New Condition - Protected with a clear Plastic Cover since new


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"A novel by the brilliant legend that is Stephen King - originally published in 1979 - published here in 1990 - complete and UNCUT (much of the original work had been cut from the original 1979 published edition). 


"A sprawling post-apocalyptic epic that pits the forces of good and evil against each other in the aftermath of a global pandemic


The Premise
  • A weaponized superflu nicknamed Captain Trips escapes a U.S. military lab and wipes out over 99% of the world’s population.
  • Survivors begin to experience prophetic dreams that guide them toward two opposing leaders:
  • Mother Abagail, a 108-year-old woman representing hope and divine guidance.
  • Randall Flagg, a sinister figure who embodies chaos and malevolence

The Setting
  • The story unfolds across a desolate United States, with key locations including Boulder, Colorado (the base of the “good” faction) and Las Vegas (where Flagg gathers his followers).

The Conflict

  • As the survivors rebuild society, they must choose between moral integrity and authoritarian control.
  • The novel culminates in a climactic confrontation—the stand—between the two factions, symbolizing the eternal struggle between light and darkness.

Themes

  • Good vs. Evil: Explores moral choices in extreme circumstances.
  • Redemption and personal growth: Characters evolve as they confront their pasts.
  • Faith and destiny: Spiritual undertones guide the narrative’s direction.
It’s a dense, haunting read—one of his most ambitious works."

 

Approximate Size:

  • Height:  ca. 18 cm
  • Width:  ca. 11 cm
  • Weight:  ca. 660 g
  • Pages:  1,415

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