Hardcover book titled 'Floating Dragon' by Peter Straub

Published in 1983 by G.P. Putnam's Sons, 'Floating Dragon' is a horror novel by acclaimed American author Peter Straub, known for his collaborations with Stephen King and his masterful supernatural fiction. The book tells the story of a Connecticut town plagued by an ancient evil that resurfaces every thirty years, combining elements of psychological horror with supernatural terror. First edition hardcovers from 1983 are sought after by collectors of horror fiction and fans of Straub's work. These books appeal to collectors of modern horror literature, particularly those who specialize in 1980s genre fiction and signed or first edition works by prominent horror authors. The dust jacket design with its bold orange lettering is iconic of early 1980s horror publishing aesthetics.