The Regulators Value Guide

Published in 1996, The Regulators is a unique collectible as it was released simultaneously with Stephen King's Desperation to create a mirror universe narrative. It features a wrap-around cover that connects with its sister novel, marking the first Bachman release after the pseudonym's public exposure.

What affects the value of The Regulators?

• Condition of the dust jacket, specifically looking for tears or fading on the continuous artwork.
• Presence of the original price on the inside flap of the dust jacket to ensure it is not a book club edition.
• Overall state of the binding and pages, ensuring there is no foxing or spine leaning.
• Whether it is sold as a matching set with its companion novel, Desperation, which increases collector desirability.

How to Identify The Regulators?

• Check for the 'First Edition' statement and the full number line (1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2) on the copyright page.
• Verify the author is listed as Richard Bachman on the front cover and spine rather than Stephen King.
• Look for the specific wrap-around cover art by Mark Ryden that aligns with the cover of Desperation.
• Confirm the publisher is Dutton, the original US hardcover publisher for this 1996 release.

History of The Regulators

Published in 1996, this novel was released simultaneously with Stephen King's Desperation. The two books represent mirror universes with overlapping characters and were the first to be published under the Bachman name since the pseudonym was famously 'exposed' in the mid-1980s. The cover art for both books was designed to connect and form a single continuous image.