As a fan of King's 70's & 80's books, I have to admit that The Shining was not my favorite of the early King books as initially published. I always thought that "Before the Play" (previously published in Whispers #5) would have made the book much more enjoyable. The restoration of "Before the Play" and "After the Play" (long thought lost) makes this Cemetery Dance version a must have for King fans.
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If you haven't been able to read the prologue, you've missed out on a great part of the historical content of THE SHINING. Yes, there have been any previous versions, but only this one completes the circle with the prologue and many other additions to the book. Don't miss out on buying a copy of the gift edition today! This is the very first edition of The Shining published anywhere in the world to include Stephen King's original, uncut 40 page prologue entitled "Before the Play" restored at its proper place at the beginning of the story. This may end up being the only edition to ever present the complete story of the Overlook Hotel as King originally wrote it, so don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
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