Rare and sought-after signed chapbook: The Plant. First limited edition, numbered 161/200. Bangor, Maine: Philtrum Press, 1982. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 32 pages. Signed and inscribed on the opening flyleaf in black ink, "For Dee Dee Ramone—Gabba - gabba - hey! Best, Stephen King, 1/13/83." In fine condition. King wrote a few parts of The Plant and sent them out as chapbooks to his friends, instead of Christmas cards, in 1982, 1983, and 1985. Philtrum Press produced three installments before the story was shelved, with the original editions now regarded as hugely desirable collector's items. The Ramones, one of King's favorite bands, have been inextricably linked with the author since the band wrote the title song for the 1989 film Pet Sematary, with 'Sheena Is a Punk Rocker' also heard during the film. Additionally, King's 1983 novel for Pet Sematary makes reference to the punk rockers near the end of Chapter 11—'Louis turned on the radio and dialed until he found the Ramones belting out 'Rockaway Beach.' He turned it up and sang along—not well but with lusty enjoyment.' A fantastic union of punk rock and horror royalty. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King.Format: Book