Subsequent printings would reuse Brautigam's artwork, but the first edition is identified by the outermost front cover's "keyholes," which open up to a full page color stepback graphic underneath. The imagery of the eyes peering forth from the bandaged hand was inspired by King's short story "I Am the Doorway," which is included in this, his first ever short story collection.Ī unique characteristic of the Night Shift first edition paperback is its stepback, or keyhole cover. The 1979 Signet paperback release of Night Shift features the first of many covers Brautigam would be hired to create for Stephen King. This month, we have one of the highest anticipated and most requested covers the art from the first US edition paperback of Night Shift. We are delighted to reveal another beautiful bonus print in The Covers Collection from the late Don Brautigam. THE COVERS COLLECTION: NIGHT SHIFT (PAPERBACK) Remember to select your preferred print size option.
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