One day he pursues a rabbit into a bolt-hole, a cave inhabited by some very sick bats, whereupon the tragic nightmare ensues. Cujo, the two-hundred-pound Saint Bernard, is the beloved family pet of the Cambers. 'Cujo' is the story of a rabid Saint Bernard who terrorizes a woman and her son in the town of Castle Rock, Maine. A chilling tale of terror in a quiet New England town and the horrible evil unleashed in the dead of Summer. Scarce fairly sharp signed early printing in same wrapper. King full-size photo at back by Jill Krementz. Classic jacket illustration of Cujo's frothing canines by Steven Stroud. Original dust wrapper closely matching first state in design, moderate edge wear, rub, discoloration, crease at front flap unclipped 15.95, protected in new clear acid-free sleeve. Pages near fine, no writing slight fox inside covers. Textured brown matte boards, silver SK, black cloth spine wrap, brown metallic and silver spine titles, moderate shelf wear. Stated at copyright page: "First Published in 1981 by The Viking Press." First edition, eighth printing number-line beginning w/8. Beautifully signed by Stephen King to front panel of dust wrapper: "Stephen King, 9/22/86." Very attractive. Stroud, Steven (Jacket Illustration) (illustrator).
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