Stephen King fans can grab a fantastic deal on the newly released `Classic King Box Set 1` at Amazon, currently available for approximately 50% off. This Scribner-published collection, launched in late July, brings together three iconic horror novels from the early 1980s: Pet Sematary, Christine, and Cujo. Priced at just $29.73 (originally $58) with an available Amazon coupon, this paperback set boasts captivating vintage artwork and fonts. As an additional incentive, it qualifies for Amazon`s `Buy Two, Get One Free` book promotion, valid until October 11.
Beyond this initial box set, Amazon`s `Buy Two, Get One Free` offer extends to several other Stephen King collections and all his scheduled 2025 releases. This means you can combine the `Classic King Box Set` with other compelling titles such as his recent novel Never Flinch, a new anthology delving into the world of The Stand, or a unique retelling of Hansel and Gretel. Even the recently launched first-ever hardcover edition of The Long Walk is part of this exciting promotion.
B2G1 Free Stephen King Books: 2025 Releases
- New Tales of Stephen King`s The Stand – $21 (was $35)
- Hansel and Gretel – $21.53 (was $27)
- The Life of Chuck – $13.72 (was $20)
- The Long Walk – $29
- Never Flinch – $19 (was $32)
B2G1 Free Stephen King Book Box Sets
- Classic King Box Set 1 – $29.73 (was $58)
- Christine, Cujo, Pet Sematary
- The Gwendy Trilogy Omnibus Edition – $13 (was $22)
- Stephen King Short Fiction 4-Book Box Set – $31 (was $56)
- The Mist, Art Pupil, The Body, The Sun Dog
- The Dark Tower 8-Book Box Set (Paperback) – $116.91 (was $161)
Let`s delve deeper into the `Classic King Box Set 1` itself. While the individual `Classic King` editions of Pet Sematary, Christine, and Cujo were also released separately in 2024 and are eligible for the B2G1 promotion (potentially making them slightly cheaper if bought individually in the sale), the box set offers a unique, cool display case that collectors might prefer.
Buy Two, Get One Free Classic King Individual Editions
- Christine (1983) – $11.71 (was $20)
- Cujo (1981) – $11.33 (was $19)
- Pet Sematary (1983) – $11.48 (was $19)
The `Box Set 1` designation suggests that more collections are likely. While not officially confirmed, speculation points to `Box Set 2` potentially featuring classic editions of Misery, The Dead Zone, and Firestarter, all of which were released in August and are also part of the B2G1 free promotion.
Presumed Classic King Box Set 2 Titles (B2G1 Free)
- Misery (1987) – $14.24 (was $19)
- The Dead Zone (1979) – $15.74 (was $21)
- Firestarter (1980) – $14.88 (was $20)
A Closer Look at the `Classic King Box Set 1` Novels
Cujo, published in 1981, is the earliest of the three novels in the set. This unsettling horror story centers on a rabid Saint Bernard. It`s a gripping yet quick read, famously known as a novel King himself doesn`t recall writing due to his struggles with substance use disorder, a detail he candidly shared in his acclaimed 2000 memoir, On Writing – an essential read for any King enthusiast and a highly regarded guide for fiction writers.
Pet Sematary, one of King`s most renowned works, perfectly embodies his classic style. Set in Maine, a frequent backdrop for his tales, this horror novel explores an ancient burial ground where pets, once interred, are said to return from the dead. Protagonist Louis Creed experiences this terrifying phenomenon firsthand when his family cat, Church, is tragically killed. Though Church resurrects, he returns irrevocably changed. Louis, tragically, fails to learn his harrowing lesson, leading to even more dreadful consequences.
Christine, a supernatural horror novel about a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury, was the other full-length King novel published in 1983. While perhaps not among King`s absolute best, its somewhat outlandish premise still provides a fun reading experience with an engaging cast of characters. From a chronological perspective, it undeniably earns its `classic` status, though it stands as the weakest of the three titles in this particular collection.
Adaptations of the Classic King Novels
Each of the six `Classic King` novels released thus far has inspired at least one film or television adaptation. Titles like Pet Sematary and The Dead Zone have even seen multiple adaptations or original sequels expanding their universes. Below is a list of these adaptations. Notably, most of these films, excluding the Firestarter adaptations, have received 4K UHD remasters recently and are often priced under $20. Some, like The Dead Zone: Complete TV Series and the 4K Blu-ray editions of Christine and Cujo, are also eligible for Amazon`s `Buy Two, Get One Free` Blu-ray Sale, allowing you to combine books and movies in your purchase.
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Christine
- 4K – $19 (was $31) | B2G1 Free
- Blu-ray – $11.69 (was $20) | B2G1 Free
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Cujo
- 4K – $21 (was $40) | B2G1 Free
- Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray) – $15 (was $30)
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The Dead Zone
- Complete TV Series (DVD) – $18.85 (was $30) | B2G1 Free
- Steelbook Edition (4K) – $45 | Amazon Exclusive
- Collector`s Edition (4K) – $22 (was $40)
- Collector`s Edition (Blu-ray) – $16 (was $33)
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Firestarter
- (1984) (Blu-ray) – $8.82 (was $15)
- Collector`s Edition (1984) (Blu-ray) – $13.33 (was $18)
- Collector`s Edition (2022) (Blu-ray) – $9 (was $17)
- Collector`s Edition (2022) (DVD) – $7.33 | B2G1 Free
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Misery
- 4K – $20 (was $40)
- Collector`s Edition (Blu-ray) – $13 (was $25)
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Pet Sematary
- (1989): 30th Anniversary Edition (4K) – $18 (was $26)
- (2019) (4K) – $13
- Bloodlines (4K) – $23.49 (was $25)
- 2-Movie Collection (4K) – $14.74 (was $32)
More B2G1 Free Stephen King Books
A wider selection of Stephen King`s hardcover novels also participates in Amazon`s promotion, featuring vintage editions of Carrie and `Salem`s Lot. The hardcover edition of It is also included, perfectly timed with HBO`s upcoming prequel series, Welcome to Derry, set to premiere on October 26.
Stephen King B2G1 Free Hardcover Books:
- Bag of Bones – $17.65 (was $30)
- Bill Hodges 1: Mr. Mercedes – $11 (was $32)
- Bill Hodges 3: End of Watch – $15.29 (was $30)
- Carrie – $25 (was $30)
- Elevation – $10 (was $20)
- Fairy Tale – $24.16 (was $32.50)
- Hansel and Gretel – $21.53 (was $27)
- The Institute – $16 (was $30)
- It: A Novel – $24 (was $35)
- The Life of Chuck – $13.72 (was $20)
- The Long Walk – $29
- Never Flinch – $19 (was $32)
- New Tales of Stephen King`s The Stand – $21 (was $35)
- The Outsider – $15.30 (was $32)
- Pet Sematary – $17.66 (was $30)
- `Salem`s Lot – $25 (was $45)
- Under the Dome – $21 (was $35)
- You Like It Darker: Stories – $16.61 (was $30)
Stephen King B2G1 Free Paperback Books
This week`s B2G1 promotion encompasses a vast array of Stephen King`s works, including novels, short story collections, and non-fiction. The following alphabetized list distinguishes between trade paperbacks (PB), which offer a larger page size similar to hardcovers, and mass market paperbacks (MMPB), the more compact, `pocket-size` editions.
- 11/22/63 (PB) – $20 (was $23)
- Bag Bones (PB) – $16.64 (was $18)
- Bill Hodges 1: Mr. Mercedes (PB) – $10.30 (was $19)
- Bill Hodges 2: Finders Keepers (PB) – $12.58 (was $19)
- Bill Hodges 3: End of Watch (PB) – $10.56 (was $20)
- Billy Summers (PB) – $11.42 (was $20)
- The Body (PB) – $7.70 (was $13)
- Carrie (PB) – $8.39 (was $17)
- Carrie (MMPB, 2025) – $8.35 (was $11)
- Carrie (MMPB, 2011) – $8 (was $10)
- Cell (PB) – $13 (was $19)
- Christine (PB) – $11.71 (was $20)
- Cujo (PB, 2024) – $11.33 (was $20)
- Cujo (PB, 2018) – $12.62 (was $19)
- Cycle of the Werewolf (PB) – $12.90 (was $19)
- Danse Macabre (PB) – $16 (was $21)
- The Dark Half (PB) – $14.49 (was $21)
- The Dead Zone (PB, 2025) – $15.74 (was $21)
- The Dead Zone (PB, 2016) – $11.15 (was $21)
- Desperation (PB) – $14.69 (was $21)
- Different Seasons (Paperback) – $11.20 (was $20)
- Dolores Claiborne (MMPB) – $8.49 (was $10)
- Dolores Claiborne (PB) – $15.19 (was $19)
- Doctor Sleep (PB) – $10.49 (was $21)
- Dolores Claiborne (PB) – $15.19 (was $19)
- Duma Key (PB) – $18.31 (was $20)
- Everything`s Eventual: 14 Dark Tales (PB) – $15 (was $19)
- The Eye of the Dragon (PB) – $13 (was $19)
- Fairy Tale (PB) – $12 (was $20)
- Firestarter (PB) – $14.88 (was $20)
- Four Past Midnight (PB) – $14.69 (was $20)
- The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (PB) – $17 (was $18)
- The Green Mile (PB) – $13.66 (was $19)
- The Gwendy Trilogy Omnibus Edition (PB) – $13.10 (was $22)
- Holly – $11.40 (was $20)
- If It Bleeds (PB) – $15.42 (was $18)
- Insomnia (PB) – $14 (was $23)
- The Institute (PB) – $11 (was $20)
- It (PB) – $17 (was $24)
- Joyland: Hard Case Crime (MMPB) – $9 (was $10)
- Just After Sunset: Stories (PB) – $13.49 (was $20)
- Lisey`s Story (PB) – $10 (was $20)
- The Long Walk (PB) – $15.67 (was $19)
- Misery (PB, 2025) – $14.24 (was $19)
- Misery (PB, 2016) – $13.69 (was $19)
- Needful Things (PB) – $15 (was $24)
- Night Shift (PB) – $10.30 (was $18)
- On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (PB) – $11 (was $20)
- The Outsider (PB) – $12 (was $19)
- Pet Sematary (PB, 2025) – $11.48 (was $19)
- Pet Sematary (PB, 2019) – $11 (was $19)
- Revival (PB) – $11.40 (was $18)
- Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption (PB) – $9.78 (was $14)
- Roadwork (PB) – $12.89 (was $18)
- Rose Madder (PB) – $12.59 (was $21)
- The Running Man (PB) – $13.48 (was $19)
- `Salem`s Lot (MMPB) – $9.41 (was $11)
- `Salem`s Lot (PB) – $10.82 (was $18)
- The Shining (PB) – $11.30 (was $20)
- Skeleton Crew (PB, 2025) – $14 (was $22)
- Skeleton Crew (PB, 2016) – $14 (was $22)
- Sleeping Beauties (PB) – $14.71 (was $20)
- The Stand (PB) – $13.86 (was $22)
- The Talisman (MMPB) – $9 (was $12)
- Thinner (PB) – $10.56 (was $19)
- The Tommyknockers – $13 (was $21)
- Under the Dome (PB) – $12.61 (was $21)
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The Dark Tower Series
- 1. The Gunslinger (PB) – $10 (was $16)
- 2. The Drawing of the Three (PB) – $11.38 (was $20)
- 4. Wizard and Glass (PB) – $15.29 (was $20)
- 4.5. The Wind Through the Keyhole (PB) – $11 (was $18)
- 5. Wolves of Calla (PB) – $13.79 (was $20)