The Monkey Featured in Gallery, November 1980 [Signed by Stephen King]

New York: Montcalm Publishing Corporation , 1980. Signed, dated and underscored by Stephen King to title page of inserted booklet: "Stephen King, 7/17/82." Scarce early signature. Very attractive. Inserted softcover, "The Monkey," fine with fine interior. Periodical with light cover corner wear rub. Pages near fine. Saddle-stich bind, fine. From cover: "Exclusive New 32-page Horror Story by Stephen King - Best-selling Author of 'The Shining.'" From contents: "A shocking fright published here for the first time ever, in a pull-out paperback. Be careful, though. The Monkey may be after you!" When two brothers find a cymbal-banging doll in their great uncle's attic, it is revealed how their father Hal first discovered The Monkey many years before in an old chest of his father.. Hal's father was a merchant mariner who disappeared under mysterious circumstances and Hal suspects this mechanical toy led to his father's disappearance. The funny expressionless monkey is cursed, and when it claps, someone close to Hal dies. Hal was tormented as a child. He watched as it enchanted his family, until Hal chucked it down an old well at the home of his uncle. But now, Hal seeking a large body of water and throws it in Crystal Lake. King ends with an excerpt from a newspaper reporting the death of the lake's fish. Insured post.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.