Book Collection: Dolso (bookslipcase.com)

[Dolso]

I've been avoiding starting a collection thread because I know that I'll have a hard time keeping up with it but Tom gave me the nudge I needed. This will have a lot of my wooden cases, some King books and some non-King books. Keep in mind that almost everything shown is for sale (at the right price):evil:
I'll have to make sure that I don't post pics of my wife, kids & grand-kids!

So, I'll start out with a few pics that I already have on here..........

[Dolso]

Most of these first pics have been posted elsewhere in the past few months.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/SL_Slip_50_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Waste_Lands_75_2.JPG

[Dolso]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/Legend_tray.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/DTV_Wolves_Tray_75_.JPG

The Waste Lands and Wolves of the Calla can't be sold because of copyright issues. I lifted the printing from the book so these can only be for my personal use.

[Dolso]

I thought that I had Toms Gunslinger case as the first pic but it's not showing up. Here's another........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Gunslinger_4_75_.JPG

[Dolso]

Drawing of the Three also had copyright issues.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/DT_III_75_1.JPG

This is for the Colorado Kid set of three. Two out of the three books show the artwork in the window, depending on how they're arranged.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Col_Kid_2_75_1.JPG

[Dolso]

This is the UTD trade slipcase........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/trade_eng_w_book_right_50_.JPG

And then the UTD Collector Slip case (with copyright problems.)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Coll_slip_1.JPG

[Dolso]

Even though I don't collect Joe Hill, I still like this case.....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/HSB_1_50_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/HSB_4_50_.JPG

[Dolso]

Like I said, most of these have been posted fairly recently but they're already down-loaded so I can post them again here....

This is a remarque in The Green Mile. Scribners logo (the flame) shows through from the other side of the page. Mark drew the chair so that it appears there is a flame coming out of a head in the electric chair.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Green_Mile_Remarque_40.JPG

[Dolso]

This is the Display Cabinet for Jerads Knowing Darkness -- what a HUGE book!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/KD_Wall_Display_50_1.JPG

[Ari_Racing]

Awesome!!! :)

[frik]

Absolutely! I love these cases and if shipping to my country -The Netherlands- would be affordable I'd have no hesitation in ordering the works!

sk

[Tito_Villa]

Haha im glad you have decided to make a thread, love the cases and the remarque :)

[Dolso]

I ought to put a few books in here also......... these are two of my three favorite King stories.......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Stand_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Stand_CR_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Talisman_2_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Talisman_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Talisman_Lim_doc.JPG

The Talisman is the signed artist edition.......#33 of 70. Now all I need to get my 3 favs is a real good copy of IT.

[Tito_Villa]

Wow they are 2 great looking books ... very jealous :D

[Merlin1958]

Great Stuff, good Sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Dolso]

Thanks all! I appreciate the kind comments.

frik ~ shipping for Tom's Gunslinger case was around $18 from here to England. If I remember right, it took around 10 days to get there.

[jhanic]

I ought to put a few books in here also......... these are two of my three favorite King stories.......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Stand_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Stand_CR_doc.JPG



Is that a piece of tape or something on the nameplate of the box of The Stand?

John

[biomieg]

That's some good stuff, Dick! Do you have pictures of your bookshelves as well? And do you keep all your slip/traycased books together on a shelf, or are they displayed separate from your other books?

Oh, and did you ever think (I know I know, this sounds sacrilegious) of making your own wooden case (coffin) for the S/L STAND? Or for any other S/L that came with its own slipcase?

[Dolso]

No John......just my poor photography skills. It's the reflection of a window.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Stand_Label_doc.JPG

[Lisey Landon]

Wow, beautiful work! :thumbsup:

[Dolso]

That's some good stuff, Dick! Do you have pictures of your bookshelves as well? And do you keep all your slip/traycased books together on a shelf, or are they displayed separate from your other books?

Oh, and did you ever think (I know I know, this sounds sacrilegious) of making your own wooden case (coffin) for the S/L STAND? Or for any other S/L that came with its own slipcase?


Hi biomieg~

Don't have pics of the bookshelves yet. As a matter of fact, I'd be embarassed to post one right now. I'm so disorganized that between extra cases that haven't sold yet, & books (that the sold cases pay for) I've got books stacked 3 deep & 2 feet tall on some of them. I try to keep the King books together in one case but that doesn't necessarily work either. The bookshelves are antique and, apparently, they didn't have too many 13 inch books back then -- the shelves won't fit the taller books.

I came close to buying a S/L STAND with a damaged case in the hopes that I could repair it but it didn't work out.....they wanted more than I was willing to pay. I am planning on making a case at some point for the TALISMAN. Even though it comes with a slip case, the books & case are so light colored that I'm afraid that they'll get grimey & dirty just by being out in the air. I'm open to suggestions on what kind of design to use for it. Any suggestions?

Dick

[biomieg]

I'd have to think about suggestions for a TALISMAN case although I'm sure this particular edition begs for some extensive engraving on the outside of the case (for example a reproduction of the delicate drawing that is shown on the title page, as seen in your photo).

[Dolso]

Another UTD Case. This is a traycase that was made for my brother. This one (including an unopened S/L UNDER THE DOME) is definitely for sale. When it sells, ALL proceeds will go to a charitable organization he has started called the Phoenix-Fund (phoenix-fund.org). My nephew (his son) was in an accident 4 years ago, 2 weeks before he was supposed to go to West Point. He has a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) that he has never recovered from. After all the problems my brother went through, his charitable organization is helping families and victims of TBI in any way possible. If you're looking for a copy of this book, I'd be glad to sell this one.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/UTD_front_spine_50_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dave_Case_500_2.JPG

Dick

[Dolso]

And then, on a lighter note, another 'pride & joy'. This is a First Rackham edition of GRIMM'S FAIRY TALES' published in 1909. Not King-ey' but still a cool book. There are a lot of great illustrators out there (both living & dead) but I think Arthur Rackham is one of my favorites.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Grimm_s_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Grimm_s_CR_doc.JPG

Keep in mind, these were all drawn without any computer assistance. This isn't the way we currently picture SNOW WHITE is it?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Grimm_Snowwhite_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Grimm_photo_1_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Grimm_TC_doc.JPG

The book is actually in pretty darn good condition for being a century old!! (Sorry, I don't grade books, but if I had to, I'd rate this as NF to Fine).

Thanks for looking.
Dick

[jhanic]

Very nice!

John

[Brice]

I love the Rackham drawings.

[Dolso]

Again, these are not King related, but I'd like to post them anyway.

First is a 1784 edition of ROBINSON CRUSOE by Daniel DeFoe. In 1784 it was published in two volumes...this is one of those two but contains the entire story that we think of today as ROBINSON CRUSOE. Originally published in 1719 (I think) thru 1722 in 3 volumes.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/RC_1784.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/RC_1784_frontis.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/RC_1784_photo.JPG

The next is a 1790 copy of the same book (2 volumes this time). I believe this is called the First Stockdale Edition with plates designed by Stothard & engraved by Medland.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/RC_1790.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/RC_1790_frontis.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/RC_1790_photo.JPG

Both of these books have been re-backed. After over 200 years, I can see why. I have the original boards ("tree-leather") for the 1784 copy that fit in the case. It's just amazing to me to hold a book that is pretty much as old as the U.S.! :scared:

Might want to keep in mind also -- If you want your books to last over 200 years, TAKE CARE OF THE BOARDS!

[jhanic]

Very, very interesting!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I enjoyed seeing and hearing about those books. I didn't realize the story was that old. Thanks for sharing.

[Fsmdr]

Interesting indeed!. Those books looks amazingly good for it's age. I'm really glad you posted them.

[frik]

Simply amazing.
This is what collecting books is all about!

sk

[Tito_Villa]

Those are great, i love the illustrations!

[Ari_Racing]

Those are incredible!! :)

[divemaster]

Very nice cases, and great old books!

One of my "really really wants" is a S/L The Stand. One day...

[Merlin1958]

I ought to put a few books in here also......... these are two of my three favorite King stories.......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Stand_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Stand_CR_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Talisman_2_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Talisman_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Talisman_Lim_doc.JPG

The Talisman is the signed artist edition.......#33 of 70. Now all I need to get my 3 favs is a real good copy of IT.

You know what? Simple might be best. Say a Black Enamel Slipcase like the Salem's Lot, with the silver and black lettering for the plate (gotta copy the font though) and a window like the Colorado kid for the original art on the slipcase. You make your slipcase hold the original slipcase!!

What you think?






Edit: Oh and I need your address. I'm coming to steal the "Grimms Fairy Tales". Just so you know who took it. I'm going all Tom Cruise, Mission Impossible on ya!!! LOL :ninja:

[Dolso]

You know what? Simple might be best. Say a Black Enamel Slipcase like the Salem's Lot, with the silver and black lettering for the plate (gotta copy the font though) and a window like the Colorado kid for the original art on the slipcase. You make your slipcase hold the original slipcase!!

What you think?






Edit: Oh and I need your address. I'm coming to steal the "Grimms Fairy Tales". Just so you know who took it. I'm going all Tom Cruise, Mission Impossible on ya!!! LOL :ninja:

Merlin1958 ~~I wonder if I could dye the wood pink (like the artwork) & use a square window? Wouldn't that be a hoot? :cyclops:

BTW~ My wife is offering to take it out in trade for some of your signed artwork! When you start showing your Disney Cels(?) she may be willing to up the ante!! (I'm not sure if she's offering the Grimm's or ...................)
:unsure:

[Merlin1958]

You know what? Simple might be best. Say a Black Enamel Slipcase like the Salem's Lot, with the silver and black lettering for the plate (gotta copy the font though) and a window like the Colorado kid for the original art on the slipcase. You make your slipcase hold the original slipcase!!

What you think?






Edit: Oh and I need your address. I'm coming to steal the "Grimms Fairy Tales". Just so you know who took it. I'm going all Tom Cruise, Mission Impossible on ya!!! LOL :ninja:

Merlin1958 ~~I wonder if I could dye the wood pink (like the artwork) & use a square window? Wouldn't that be a hoot? :cyclops:

BTW~ My wife is offering to take it out in trade for some of your signed artwork! When you start showing your Disney Cels(?) she may be willing to up the ante!! (I'm not sure if she's offering the Grimm's or ...................)
:unsure:


Well yeah, I thought the square window would be understood, my bad. I don't know about the pink thing though. Even though I know it'll have a finish over it I would think it would be very hard to come up with an acceotable shade and even with the finish protecting it, it could still take on that "grimey" aspect you mentioned. I thought contrasting the gray would be the way to go, but thats just MHO.

As far as your wife goes, she'd have to get past my kids first. Its like that stuff isn't even mine anymore, they horse trade in front of me as to who gets what!!!! LOL Course you can't find 'em when time comes to dust everything!!! She's a Disney-nut too? I'll get right on it!!!!

[Dolso]

Actually, just kidding about the pink wood!!

I was in the middle of posting more pics the other day when the site went down so I'll try again.

Re: the ROBINSON CRUSOE ~ they stopped issuing the 3rd volume sometime in the mid 1700's. Apparently, it was overly religious and didn't sell well. The second volume was THE FARTHER ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE.

[Dolso]

First Edition STAND ~

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/STAND_Doc.JPG

S/L NIGHT VISIONS 5 ~

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Night_Visions_5_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Night_Visions_Sig_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Night_Visions_Contents_doc.JPG

[Dolso]

Deluxe DANDELION WINE ~

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Dand_Wine_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Dand_Wine_SL_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Dand_Wine_Sig_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Dand_Wine_Limitation_1_doc.JPG

[Dolso]

STEPHEN KING: UNCOLLECTED, UNPUBLISHED

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SK_Uncoll_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SK_Uncoll_Sig_doc.JPG

[Dolso]

This is the pull-out of THE MONKEY. It's inscribed to Barry Hoffman who is the owner of Gauntlet Press. Gauntlet has published several (a few?) SK books.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Monkey_1_75_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Monkey_2_75_.JPG


Seems like all you guys are a lot more organized than I am. I always end up with way too many books & not enough shelf space for them. They end up in piles all over my office.

[Tito_Villa]

That signed copy of The Monkey is soooooo cool!!! :drool:

[turtlex]

It's funny... now not only am I jealous of the books... I'm jealous of the slipcases!! :lol:

[frik]

So am I!!!
I'm in awe of your The Stand-plus-slipcase.... :excited:

sk

[Merlin1958]

Really great stuff, Dick

To all of you admiring his slipcases, I have a few (including th stand one) and let me tell you the pic do not do them justice, They are absolutely GORGEOUS and Excellent workmanship. Nothing better for your prized collectibles, I'm here to tell you!!!

Very reasonably priced as well!!!!

[biomieg]

Did you also make a slipcase for the MONKEY pullout booklet, Dick? :evil:

[Dolso]

Nah ~ too small. Although I do have a case that I screwed up on, it's sized incorrectly for the book but fits any chap books, letters & misc items. That's where I keep the MONKEY.

[biomieg]

Yeah I know, I was just kidding. It would be neat though, tiny wooden slipcases for tiny books. How about six little slipcases for the six GREEN MILE installments? :D

Of course, I'm just making a bit of fun - I love your work!

[Brice]

Yeah I know, I was just kidding. It would be neat though, tiny wooden slipcases for tiny books. How about six little slipcases for the six GREEN MILE installments? :D

Of course, I'm just making a bit of fun - I love your work!

He'd probably have to wittle them away on balsa wood. :lol:

[Dolso]

Yeah I know, I was just kidding. It would be neat though, tiny wooden slipcases for tiny books. How about six little slipcases for the six GREEN MILE installments? :D

Of course, I'm just making a bit of fun - I love your work!

He'd probably have to wittle them away on balsa wood. :lol:

I know you're kidding but........I must just have too much time on my hands....and look.....no balsa!! :lol::lol:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Monkey_case_2_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/monkey_case_3_doc.JPG

[Merlin1958]

Ha Ha, You got em Dick!!!!

Great Job!!!!!!!!!

:rock:


P.S. You should work for CD!!!!!
LOL

[biomieg]

Hahahahahahaaaaaa... fantastic! I love it!! Are you also going to engrave it?

[Tito_Villa]

That looks soooooo cool :thumbsup:

[frik]

Just great. I wish I was even remotely capable of making these wonderful cases.
(Two left hands, though...)

sk

[Dolso]

Hahahahahahaaaaaa... fantastic! I love it!! Are you also going to engrave it?

I'd be tickled to engrave it bio...... you just let me know when you're ready to buy it & I'll engrave pretty much anything you want!! :ninja: :evil:

[Merlin1958]

I was just perusing this thread as I do from time to time (I just LOVE the craftsmanship) and I got to thinking that your finest cases (IMHO) always seem to have the cut-out for the cover art. You should make that a standard on all your cases. It also (I know it sounds contradictory) makes them more "unique" if ya catch my drift.

Ever made a case for "The Lord of the Rings"? LOL

[Patrick]

Dick, I don't know how I missed this thread before. I went through the entire thing. Your work is FANTASTIC!

[Dolso]

I told you I'd neglect this thread! Since Bill & Patrick are nice enough to bump it & remind me it's here, I should probably update it a bit over the next few days.....

For anyone that's not aware, in September I had a pretty serious accident involving my left arm and a table saw (hence the avatar!) At that time, I was doing several cases for Jerads KNOWING DARKNESS through Tomas at skcollector.com. The accident has slowed me down quite a bit but I'm still able to do some building, just a lot slower than previously.

@ frik ~~ you mentioned earlier in this thread that you had 2 left hands....it just so happens that it was my left arm that was mangled....can I use your extra??? :idea: :wtf:

I've acquired a few more books that I'll get pics of soon to put up for you. In the mean time, Bill is getting his `Pride & Joy` this week (maybe Wednesday, Bill) for an early Christmas..........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/LOTR_Misc_6_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/LOTR_Misc.JPG

The books in the pic are mine (1965 11th? edition).....his are much nicer & I believe, a 2nd Edition. He'll have to post some pics with his books.....
I also got this case out recently. It's a slightly different style than my usual...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Piasta_My_Books_doc.JPG

BTW~~ I think I've got a couple of KNOWING DARKNESS display cases available for sale. They're in perfectly fine shape -- just a few blood spots on them -- but what's better than blood spots for a Stephen King Collector?? :o :rolleyes: Just kidding on the blood spots, I really DO have a couple KD display cases available, both sizes -- and without the blood:D

[Merlin1958]

For what its worth, one of the most amazing things (I think) about the cases Dick does is that they are truly custom cases, made to order. In the case (sic) of my LOTR case we e-mailed back n forth to virtually create the case design. Not only was it fun, but as the buyer you get intricately involved in the process which is pretty damn cool!!!!

Not to speak for him, but if you can provide accurate measurements and describe what you want, he can make it (within reason). And at reasonable prices for something that is high quality and superb craftsmanship. Hell, after you pay and arm & a leg for the book, why not invest a few sheckles for something nice to both protect it and display it?

I haven't even gotten my case yet, but I shiver with antici............................................ ............................pation to recieve it and finally put my books into it. I've already got another order in the wings for him for a S/L Insomnia.

Great work Dick!!!!!! And Thanks!!!! :thumbsup:

[Dolso]

A couple two or three book pics to add ~~~

Needful Things & Four Past Midnite, inscribed to "Dick" (just wish it was me they were inscribed to). Found these at Betts & they were pretty tough to ignore.......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Dick_Inscriptions_1_.JPG

Salem's Lot ~ Even though I make cases, I sure do like Tomas's

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Salems_Lot_NP.JPG

and My Pretty Pony ~ Another one of those books that won't fit on a shelf!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/My_Pretty_Pony_NP_1_.JPG

[Tito_Villa]

Love those inscribed books Dick!!!!
P.S hows the arm?

[Dolso]

As you can tell, a lot of my books aren't in near as good condition as many of yours - but...I like `em :cool:

1/1 Bachman Books, S/L Farenheit 451, 1/1 Shining... I dug this box of books out of the closet the other day. I knew I had them but didn't know where they were so finding them was almost like getting a box in the mail. (Ralph - if you let me dig through your closet, I'm sure I could find something in there you've forgotten about) :pirate: :excited:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Bachman_451_Shining_NP.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/451_F_Lim_Pg_NP.JPG

[Dolso]

Love those inscribed books Dick!!!!
P.S hows the arm?

Doing better all the time, Tom. Thanks for asking! It's pretty slow going & the docs tell me it can be up to a year later before it heals as much as it's going to. They tell me that gaining a degree or two of `flex` in the fingers each week will get it done! At least I don't have to wear the cast constantly anymore -- just wear it at nite to stretch out the fingers. Last three fingers & palm are still numb but seem to be working they're way to better! I'm just thankful I still have a hand attached to the bottom of my arm!

Dick

[Tito_Villa]

Thats good news :)

[Ricky]

Wow! I wish I had boxes like that in my closet to find. :lol:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

As you can tell, a lot of my books aren't in near as good condition as many of yours - but...I like `em :cool:

1/1 Bachman Books, S/L Farenheit 451, 1/1 Shining... I dug this box of books out of the closet the other day. I knew I had them but didn't know where they were so finding them was almost like getting a box in the mail. (Ralph - if you let me dig through your closet, I'm sure I could find something in there you've forgotten about) :pirate: :excited:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Bachman_451_Shining_NP.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/451_F_Lim_Pg_NP.JPG

Dick, you are probably right. I'll go into "The Closet" to look for one book and turn around and go wow! I forgot I had that one. Of course I say the say same thing when I go into my garage to grab a fishing pole :dance:

Come to think of it, I've heard Karen say the same thing when she goes into her closet to get a pair of shoes. Wow! where did those come from? I didn't know I had these. (please, no one ever mention I just said that)

Glad you are recovering well. Still in my thoughts brother.

Ralph

[Patrick]

Glad to hear you are continuing to improve, Dick.

Keep the photos of the books and cases coming!

[ELazansky]

Dick,

The books look great, and I'm glad you are recovering. Every time I look at the Salem's Lot case you made for me I think of ya!

[Merlin1958]

Great books, Dick!!!!!

BTW, rumor has it you went into the closet, but never came out!!!!! LOL

Seriously though nice stuff there!!!

:clap:

[Dolso]

Great books, Dick!!!!!

BTW, rumor has it you went into the closet, but never came out!!!!! LOL

Seriously though nice stuff there!!!

:clap:

:innocent: So, how many different ways can Dick take a comment about coming out of the closet???? :blush:

To be nice ~~ from what I've seen around these threads, if there ever was a closet I wanted to be lost in it would be Ralph's.................& if I wanted to debase-ment myself it would be at carlosdetweilers basement!!

And I wonder if that rumor was started in a bathroom somewhere ~~ seems like my name shows up there quite often. :ninja: :rofl:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I just now looked at this thread and all I can come up with is - WOW, which is an expression I am constantly using around here. Those cases are outstandingly beautiful. You are definitely an artist. So sorry about your accident!

Your avatar reminds me of one of my all time favorite TV shows, TWIN PEAKS! (see MY avatar).

I especially like your artist's edition of THE TALISMAN, I don't think I was even aware of it's existence.

One of these days I will ask you about making cases for two of my most cherished books.

[Dolso]

Thanks for the kind comments everyone....

Eric - I thought the case I made for your Salem's Lot was nice ~~ but Tomas's case is Awful Cool!!
ur2nd - my collection pales in comparison to yours! What are your two most cherished?

A few more photos to post........

S/L Skeleton Crew & FB8
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Skeleton_Crew-FB8_3_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Skeleton_Crew_Sig.JPG

I can relate to this story!! :onfire:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Skeleton_Crew_Art.JPG

S/L LSoE & Gift Desperation

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/LSoE_-_Desperation.JPG

Gift Insomnia (signed by Phil Hale)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Insomnia_3_.JPG

[Merlin1958]

Sorry about the "Closet" reference, impulsive typing is at the heart of it!!!

Very nice stuff, I love the "Skeleton Crew" and "From a Buick 8" S/L almost as much as the Coffin "The Stand". I'll have to grab those when I come for the "Robinson Crusoe" book!!!! LOL I just can't seem to get the helicopter to stay still when I descend on the wires!!!! Don't you just hate when that happens??? LOL LOL

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!!! Congratulations!!

[Patrick]

Great books you've got there, Dick.

On a side note:

I haven't mentioned this, but your incident (and that illustration for The Survivor Type) reminds me of a very close friend of mine. He works in a cabinet shop and, one morning at the table saw a few years ago, he cut his thumb all the way clean off - as in, it flew across the shop and into the sawdust.

Long story short, they sewed it back on, he had some follow-up surgeries primarily to remove scar tissue and now it appears to work with full flex and you'd never know anything happened unless he showed you.

This is why I have confidence in your full and complete recovery.

[Dolso]

Hey Patrick~

That spoiler really is good to hear. You can't blame them but doctors are almost as bad as lawyers when it comes to giving a straight answer to a simple question "Will I be able to use my hand again?" I understand they have to CYA nowdays but stories like yours are VERY encouraging. IMHO a substantial part of healing takes place in your mind & a few stories like that can, instead of 'raising expectations', go a long way towards giving a positive attitude.

Seriously.........THANKS!!

[Patrick]

:thumbsup: (no pun intended)






:couple:

[Dolso]

:panic::rofl: :lol:

[Dolso]

I'm offering this display case for KNOWING DARKNESS for sale. In these pics there is no liner...you'd have your choice of colors. This is the SMALLER size -- for the slipcased edition of the book -- NOT the larger, signed edition. This is stained Pecan with a black/brass label. It can be used either as a table top display or mounted on the wall. Mounting instructions & hardware are included. $230 includes shipping within US. I will gladly ship internationally at an additional charge. PM me for more info, more pics or for any requests.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/FS_Tent_5_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/FS_Open_2_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/FS_Tent.JPG

[1955spartan]

Very Nice Collection!!!!!!!!

[1955spartan]

Amazing Woodworking, Dude

[Dolso]

Thanks Spartan ~~ You've got an amazing collection!!

[pixiedark76]

I'm offering this display case for KNOWING DARKNESS for sale. In these pics there is no liner...you'd have your choice of colors. This is the SMALLER size -- for the slipcased edition of the book -- NOT the larger, signed edition. This is stained Pecan with a black/brass label. It can be used either as a table top display or mounted on the wall. Mounting instructions & hardware are included. $230 includes shipping within US. I will gladly ship internationally at an additional charge. PM me for more info, more pics or for any requests.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/FS_Tent_5_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/FS_Open_2_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/FS_Tent.JPG

Could you keep one on hold for me until after the holidays? I am very interested in getting one.

[Dolso]

I've got one for you, Pixie. Just let me know when you're ready ~~

April, 2011 -- The Black Case is sold.....The stained case is still available......

I also have this one that is completed...red lining & painted a gloss black w/ silver label. It is also for the smaller edition. This one was damaged during shipping, sent back & I repaired it. In my opinion, it's none the worse for wear but I'd be glad to send close-ups of the damaged area. Since it was damaged/repaired it would be $195 (shipping within US included).


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/FSB_3_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/FSB.JPG

[Dolso]

quote thegreattim
"I don't know if it is just me, but does anyone else see a screamy-melty-burning skull face on the front of Merlin's new case? It is probably just the grain of the wood, but if intentional, Dolso is even more of a genius than I previously realized. To illustrate my point I include this horrible sketch overlay... Hey, I never claimed the role of Artist! Especially with a laptop trackpad."

thegreattim ~~ No matter how much I'd like to be considered a genius, I never saw the melty face in the Firestarter case (although, after you brought it up, I can find it by looking for the 'teeth', my wife sees a 'fu-manchu' moustache over your teeth)............

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/firestartercase0011.jpg

The main thing that I was looking at was the flame shape to the left of the Title......... :onfire:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Firestarter_Complete_1_.JPG

although, if you start LOOKING for faces, I can see one within what I saw as a flame with the mouth as a large 'O' (bottom left-ish side), a pointy nose outlined in burned wood and an eye as the 'knot in the grain with a pointy head.............. unfortunately, now that I've seen that one I can't 'un-see' it!! :scared:

[Dolso]

A couple photos of the office/book room/catch-all room. It's actually the converted third bedroom. We tore it up & re-did it about three years ago.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Move_in_3.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Move_in.jpg

The hardwood floor has a border within a border within a border so there are actually 4 different types of wood. The desk is an old Blackjack table. There are indentations for six players around the outside plus the horseshoe shape for the dealer ~ don't really know if it's an antique or not, but it's def an unusual shape. My son sent the rug to us when he was stationed in Turkey (I've never looked but I sure hope it doesn't have a "Made in China" label on it!!)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Move_in_1_.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

Sweet and i spy a bookcase!

[Dolso]

:lol: :lol:

Hey Tom --
yep, a couple bookcases but I def need a couple more. One of the problems with continually adding books but never adding any more space to keep them!!

The pile on the top right is my Grand-daughters 'collection' :fairy: :huglove:.......with "baby Donald Duck", "A is for Animal" and Winnie the Pooh books.... (although we did get her a signed "Christmas Thingy" and signed "I, Trixie, who is Dog"). Another problem I run into on this case ~~ the two bottom shelves can only hold an 8 inch book which severely limits what you can put on it.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Bookcases.JPG

Quite honestly, my books aren't in any particular order... they just went where they would fit. It took a full day of rearranging just to get the room into condition to take a few pictures... and even after that they are carefully cropped!!!! Each shelf in the tall case is double & triple stacked........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/Bookcase.JPG

I built this shelf to fit on top of the filing cabinet........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Bookshelf.JPG

and as you can see, I use every available inch for storage!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Bookcase_KD.JPG

[Tito_Villa]

They look great, loads of cool slip/traycases too

[Patrick]

Looks great, Dick. I love that wood floor! Can you post a close-up of part of the border so we can see the different types of wood?

[Dolso]

Sure, Patrick--

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Floor_border.JPG

I forget exactly what the woods are but I think it's 2 rows of Maple, 1 row of ?Tiger wood?, 2 rows of ?? then the field -- all done in a herring-bone or 'step' corner

[carlosdetweiller]

That floor is VERY nice! I like the rest of the room too.

[Merlin1958]

Very, Very Cool!!!!!

:thumbsup:

[biomieg]

Lovely, absolutely lovely! Did you do the floor yourself?

*edit* I love your new avatar by the way. How's your arm?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Fascinating! I especially like the dark wood cases.

[Dolso]

Thanks for the compliments all. My wife tells me that the bookcases are antiques but I can't vouch for that...All I know is that those two shelves are too damn short!!


Lovely, absolutely lovely! Did you do the floor yourself?

*edit* I love your new avatar by the way. How's your arm?

HA! I don't know that I'd ever pay to see Saws VI (especially since I experienced it first hand) but their poster makes for a good avatar!! :cyclops:

I laid the floor back when I had two good hands to work with. I actually did quite a few wood floors back then & am hoping at some point to get back to it.

Thanks for asking - Hand is getting better slowly but surely.Going to physical therapy weekly & heading back up to Denver tomorrow for another surgery. Dr says that a bone graft is called for & who am I to argue??

On the up side, I think I'll have 2 or three new books waiting for me when I get back home!! Hopefully by that time Legacies, FDNS, Shivers & S/L Stories will be here. Great way to recuperate!! :cool:

[jhanic]

Best of luck in your surgery!

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Good luck with the surgery Dick.

Keeping you in our prayer and thoughts. I see a full recovery in the near future for you.

Ralph

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Good luck with the surgery Dick.

Keeping you in our prayer and thoughts. I see a full recovery in the near future for you.

Ralph

Edit: Weird- Posted twice for some reason

[sentinel]

Great pictures, love the wood floor! Wishing you the best for your surgery tomorrow! -Kerry

[thegreattim]

Best of luck to you on your surgery... wishing the doctors calm and blessed hands. I love all the pictures of your library/study. Absolutely beautiful work...

And by the way, I think it's funny that you found a second face on the Firestarter case! Now that you pointed that one out too, I can't unsee it either. :D Cheers. I love the case, I think the faces add to it.

[Tito_Villa]

Good luck Dick!!!!!

[Ari_Racing]

Best of lucks!

[Patrick]

Love that floor, you did a great job.

Wishing you a very successful surgery, Dick!

[Dolso]

Thanks for the well wishes every one -- I didn't realize how painful a bone graft was until I went thru this one! I seem to be coming along decently. Still don't have real good use of the middle, ring & little fingers but now that the weather has warmed up, my arm sure feels better! Went to Denver mid-February and I return again for another follow-up on April 15th - my second grandchild is due to arrive around the same time so I'm glad the two times coincide.

I think it's time to post pics of some recent cases that have been completed and on a few new acquisitions.

[Tito_Villa]

Good to know your getting better Dick!

[jhanic]

I'm glad to hear you're doing better. And congratulations on the upcoming grandkid!

John

[Dolso]

First, a couple of cases that were made for a collector here on DT.

Skeleton Crew - made for the lettered edition but all I had to take pictures of was the numbered!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/SC_Tent_3_doc.JPG

We experimented a little on how to design the cover.These are medallions that are made of 1/8" pine, stained white, then (if they were used) would be glued to the lid...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/SC_Tent_15_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Next_generation_skull_12_w_doc.JPG

But finally decided on this one....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Complete_2_doc.JPG

This case for the pull-out of The Monkey was inspired by biomeg & brice.........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Monkey.JPG

[Dolso]

Not "King-y" but a case that turned out decently -- from what I understand, there were somewhere around 300 - 400 of these that were signed. I guess they're now selling from $1400 to $1600 each.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Life_-_Keith_Richards_Web.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Life_w_border_2_.JPG

[Dolso]

Thanks, Tom and John!! Yep, Grandkids seem to be so much easier to get along with than their parents were -- Tom ~ I think I have a book pictured here that might have gotten away from you??

Signed 1/1 IT ~inscribed to Tom -

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/IT_doc.JPG

Since this is one of my favorite books, I'm working on a special case for it that I'll post pics of when completed.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/It_Sig_1_doc.JPG

[Dolso]

Speaking of books that got away from Tom -- I have Patrick and Tom to thank for this one. Patrick for turning me onto it by posting in his collection & Tom for shipping it to me. He packed it so well that even a six week trip across the ocean couldn't harm it!


Stories S/L

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Stories_4_doc.JPG

Signed by (I think) ALL of the contributors. VERY cool book in my opinion. Now I need to work up the gumption to risk reading it (no, I don't own a pair of white gloves).


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Stories_Table_contents_doc.JPG

[Tito_Villa]

A signed copy of IT :excited: to Tom :drool:

[George at C-Springs]

Great to hear you're feeling better! Did your wife end up making you get that saw with the sensors built in? Love the cases, you do such phenomenal work; PMing you about getting a couple done!

George

[Dolso]

For those of you that follow the Collection Threads, you may be familiar with Merlins Collection. He's posted these cases there but hopefully he won't mind if I double them up..........

The Hobbit

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Hobbit_Tent_front_left_1_doc.JPG

This is the 'Ent' on the back of the case - no engraving, no enhancing, just the way the wood went together. His story is on Merlins thread post # 286........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Hobbit_Tent_Ent_2_doc.JPG

This is for the S/L Insomnia also posted in Merlins Collection.


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Insomnia_Comp_13_f_F_doc.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Insomnia_Comp_Spine_doc_2.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Insomnia_Comp_limitation_doc.JPG

[Dolso]

Now, a couple books for which pictures abound. Nothing you haven't seen before but I'm going to show them off anyway...........

Full Dark, No Stars - the gift & limited editions

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/FDNS_2_book_2_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/FDNS_Sig_doc.JPG

[Dolso]

The art from Legacies --

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Gahan_Wilson_2_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Alan_M_Clark_cus.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Eric_Powell_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Gahan_Wilson_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Glenn_Chadbourne_2_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Glenn_Chadbourne_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Jill_Bauman_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Keith_Minnion_2_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Keith_Minnion_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Mark_Nelson_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Michael_Apice_cus.JPG

[Dolso]

Legacies still -- I apologize for the strange display of the art - I haven't quite figured this part out yet!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Phil_Parks_2_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Phil_Parks_3_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Phil_Parks_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Stacy_Drum_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Art_Vince_Natale_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Erick_Wilson_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Erik_Wilson_2_cus.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_Glenn_Chadbourne_cus.JPG

[Dolso]

And finally -- the book itself.............


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_doc.JPG

[Dolso]

Hey George ~

No, my wife didn't force me into the 'flesh-sensor' but my grand-daughter just cannot understand
"WHY would you do that, Poppa Dick?" Now she's walking around with her hand cupped into a partial fist telling everyone that that's as far as she can move her fingers. You know the saying -- Some people's kids..... (or in this case 'Grandkids!)


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Melea_3.JPG

(Maybe I should use her pic as my Avatar instead of that "Saws" hand?) Don't know about anyone else, but seeing her would brighten up my day a lot more than being reminded of my hand!

[Ben Staad]

Congrats on the new book.....it looks awesome!

[jhanic]

She's a doll!

John

[Cook]

And finally -- the book itself.............


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Legacies_doc.JPG

Is this a Numbered or Lettered?

[sentinel]

Dick, What a cutie! We know who is wrapped around her finger!
Great slipcases! Really love the Skeleton Crew!!
-Kerry

[Merlin1958]

OMG. Dick!!!!! She's as cute as a button!!!!!!!! You are one very lucky man!!!!!!!


Congrats on the other stuff as well. Very, Very Handsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:clap::clap::clap:

[harrison ryan]

I read through the whole thread. Fabulous work! I'm really envious of that copy of The Monkey and its slipcase. Also the one for The Drawing of the Three, which is probably my favorite of them all, and they're all pretty sweet. Nice to see Arthur Rackham get some love. How do you achieve the lettering? I assume it's burnt in, but how do you get the fonts so perfect?

[Tito_Villa]

Thanks for showing the Legacies artwork, it's the only way (for the moment) i can see them.
And your Grandaughter is very sweet, your a lucky man!

[Dolso]

When I put the art from Legacies up yesterday, they were all helter-skelter with one on one line, then one on a half line, then two together........Today they actually look the way I wanted them to look! So was someone nice enough to correct them? or is this one of those unsolvable, technological advances where the computer decides what it wants to do no matter what the 'owner' says? If someone helped, please let me know what you did..............

....Cook ~ The Legacies is the numbered edition (#268/500). I kind of doubt that I could afford a Lettered!!

...Sentinel ~ Yea - at least her fingers still work!! :fairy: Like you say, she has me wrapped around them! Thanks for the compliment, Kerry. I really like the S Crew case too. Actually, I've always lined my cases with felt but have experimented periodically with velvet & silk. This one is either the first or 2nd one to have velvet lining.

Thanks Bill... I know, I know -- I don't know either how my ugly mug got transformed into her!!!:huglove:

Thanks for the compliments everyone ~ Knowing you, Tom, I'm confident that you'll end up with your own copy soon!!:cool:

Harrison ~ too bad Rackham (or Dulac) isn't still around - Imagine what they could do with an SK book!! The lettering is done with a laser engraver (computer operated).

[Merlin1958]

Not "King-y" but a case that turned out decently -- from what I understand, there were somewhere around 300 - 400 of these that were signed. I guess they're now selling from $1400 to $1600 each.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Life_-_Keith_Richards_Web.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Life_w_border_2_.JPG

As it is, you all know I am a Rolling Stones fan and collector in addition to other pursuits. This is an absolutely AMAZING job on one of my personal Favs, next to Clapton!!!!!


Amazing, just Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

:thumbsup:

[Patrick]

I have enjoyed getting caught up again on your thread, Dick. Fantastic work as always. Looking forward to seeing your creation for your signed IT.

If you design a traycase for the S/L of STORIES, please let me know. I am still dumbfounded that there wasn't even a slipcase made for that beautiful book with all those signatures.

[Tito_Villa]

Thats a really good idea Patrick, i think i would be up for a wooden slipcase for the Stories S/L too!

[Merlin1958]

I sense a new Sale(s) in the air!!!!!

:thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

That "IT" case should be posted here. What a truly amazing piece of work, Dick!!!!!!

[Dolso]

That "IT" case should be posted here. What a truly amazing piece of work, Dick!!!!!!

Yea, I will Bill, as soon as the tears dry up that I shed on the book.........:cry:

[Dolso]

This is the case I made for my first edition "IT"......even though it has some scribbling in it, it's still a nice book & deserves a decent case!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/IT_comp_in_book_1_doc.JPG

The gray portion is intended to be a sewer grate similar to what is on the front of the book...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/IT_comp_f_l_5_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/IT_comp_front_3_doc.JPG

This is one of the few books in which I've put a velvet lining instead of a felt lining...but in the bed only - the lid has felt.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/IT_case_comp_inside_empty_doc.JPG

The spine has a medallion that is made from 1/8" pine, painted then attached to the case.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/IT_comp_f_l_6_doc.JPG

[Ben Staad]

Awesome case and don't worry about the scribbles....I have a copy of Firestarter with "scribbling" too.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Wow, I truly love that 'IT' case! I wish I could afford one, but with darker wood, like Cherry or Mahagony, since I'm partial to darker woods.

[Merlin1958]

Awesome Job, Dick!!!!!!!

I don't know how you manage to get better with each case!!!!!!


:thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

ALERT!!!!! Would anyone that has purchased a case from Dolso in the past or present please PM me? I'm trying to compile a list of sorts.


Thx Much

[Dolso]

Thought I needed to post something here just to get my name back up toward the top of the list............

I've posted the book before but the case I made in my spare time.........

The colored border on the sides is supposed to resemble the Marbled look of the boards. The interior engraving is the same as each signature page. The liner is the same blue as the spine of the book. I must admit, I didn't succeed very well in making the mahogany look like marble........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Stories_front_2_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Stories_w_book_2_doc.JPG

[Merlin1958]

How is it that you have "spare time" considering the way RF has you working on one incredible edition after the other?? LOL

Very, very nice case and imaginative as usual!!!!!

Say what they may, but you are one talented individual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:clap:

[Dolso]

HMMM...Just WHO is "They" and what are THEY saying???

[Merlin1958]

You don't want to know. Trust me!!! LOL LOL

'They" includes Shannon, but TMSG, I'm sorry "T-Globe", has heard otherwise!!

[Garrell]

That It case is unbelievable, a work of art.

[Merlin1958]

This seems appropriate.......................



http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2055/004nh.jpg


http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4444/002eqp.jpg




Another FINE example of Dick's Craftsmanship and Ingenuity for a valuable Collectible!!!!

[TwistedNadine]

Congratulations on the acquisition Merlin. That box is gorgeous

[Garrell]

Nice Merlin, I need to wear a drool bid when I check this thread.

[Dolso]

Congrats on the signed "Firestarter" Bill!! I know you've been looking for one for quite a while! (Nice paperweight too!) HA!

There's a story that goes along with that case that I just posted in your thread - hope the story doesn't ruin your impression of it!!

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I really DO enjoy making these things.

I'm hoping to have one of my grails to post here within the next few days ... maybe it will be an inspiration for a case or two..........

[Merlin1958]

I'd respond to your post, Dick however, I'm way too busy burning your case and ordering another from a competitor!!!!

:wtf::wtf::wtf:

[Merlin1958]

Well, Mr. Dolso, you have garnered quite a reputation for yourself amongst "Collectors". First, your finely crafted "custom" cases with such craftsmanship and ingenuity, to your recent "Glenn Chadbourne Artist Edition" cases which sold out in less than 72 hours. Where is "Dolso" going next? What's in store for fans? Inquiring minds want to know. Can you give us hints as to what's next? Or do we have to speculate?

Where will the "case edition" theme go next?????

[Garrell]

I also would love to know so I can maybe get that book signed at the GSU event.

[Dolso]

Well, Mr. Dolso, you have garnered quite a reputation for yourself amongst "Collectors". First, your finely crafted "custom" cases with such craftsmanship and ingenuity, to your recent "Glenn Chadbourne Artist Edition" cases which sold out in less than 72 hours. Where is "Dolso" going next? What's in store for fans? Inquiring minds want to know. Can you give us hints as to what's next? Or do we have to speculate?

Where will the "case edition" theme go next?????

Right now I'm just trying to catch up on cases that have been promised but not completed. There's a back-log of about a dozen that I need to complete. I have a few possibilities of what project to take on next - maybe cases for a shiny new book or a book with a lot of popularity?? It probably wouldn't be a Firestarter - I think I've already burned my bridges on that one (or pissed away the opportunity)! I'm reading "Chronicles of Narnia" & love it! If I knew anything about first editions of it, that's a possibility........or possibly GRR Martin? I'm always open to recommendations. You guys have something you'd like to see done?

[Merlin1958]

Well, Mr. Dolso, you have garnered quite a reputation for yourself amongst "Collectors". First, your finely crafted "custom" cases with such craftsmanship and ingenuity, to your recent "Glenn Chadbourne Artist Edition" cases which sold out in less than 72 hours. Where is "Dolso" going next? What's in store for fans? Inquiring minds want to know. Can you give us hints as to what's next? Or do we have to speculate?

Where will the "case edition" theme go next?????

Right now I'm just trying to catch up on cases that have been promised but not completed. There's a back-log of about a dozen that I need to complete. I have a few possibilities of what project to take on next - maybe cases for a shiny new book or a book with a lot of popularity?? It probably wouldn't be a Firestarter - I think I've already burned my bridges on that one (or pissed away the opportunity)! I'm reading "Chronicles of Narnia" & love it! If I knew anything about first editions of it, that's a possibility........or possibly GRR Martin? I'm always open to recommendations. You guys have something you'd like to see done?

LOL "Pissed away the opportunity"!!!! You're a "Pissa" alright!!!! LOL

I'm thinking "Proof" cases might be in order. I mean what category of book screams for a case more than a "Proof" or ARC? No boards to protect integrity, right? Maybe you can kill the moth's in Jhanic's wallet!!!! LOL LOL LOL

[TwistedNadine]

Here's another one for Dolso's collection: Received this from a collector friend of mine for my Bday. Nice Job Dolso and thank you so much! Love it! (sorry for blurry pics...)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Fantasy_Science_Fiction_001.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Fantasy_Science_Fiction_003.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Here's another one for Dolso's collection: Received this from a collector friend of mine for my Bday. Nice Job Dolso and thank you so much! Love it! (sorry for blurry pics...)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Fantasy_Science_Fiction_001.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Fantasy_Science_Fiction_003.jpg

Outstanding!!!!!!!


:clap::clap::clap:

[Dolso]

You're welcome Nadine~ & Happy B-day! The friend that ordered that case must be a great one!

Posted this in the P&J thread yesterday but it needs to be here also. It is Definitely a Pride & Joy!!!

Thanks Bob, for helping me with the authenticity of the sig.I don't need a repeat of the "IT"!!


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Carrie_Spine_Doc.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Carrie_sig_1_Doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Carrie_Doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Carrie_sig_3_Doc.JPG

My wife has some other choice names for me but you can just call me "JJ", Just Judy, Jude.....

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice book. Congratulations. My wife is named Judy.

[iowabob]

Nice book. Congratulations. My wife is named Judy.
So Dolso stole Judy's book? Gotta wonder how he got past the razor wire, dobermans, lasers, alarm system and the 27 heavily armed private securiy agents ("Texans") that you have guarding your collection?

[Randall Flagg]

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mission-impossiblemovie.jpg

[Dolso]

Nice book. Congratulations. My wife is named Judy.
So Dolso stole Judy's book? Gotta wonder how he got past the razor wire, dobermans, lasers, alarm system and the 27 heavily armed private securiy agents ("Texans") that you have guarding your collection?

If I remember from my time in Lubbock, the "27 heavily armed private security agents" are called neighbors in Texas!!

[iowabob]

If I remember from my time in Lubbock, the "27 heavily armed private security agents" are called neighbors in Texas!!
A few years ago, my brother-in-law Joe wanted to buy a used pick-up truck.

He found one he liked in the paper and gave the owner a call. The seller started describing the virtues of the truck, and Joe inerrupted with "Let's get to the important stuff. How big is the gun rack?"

They take their private security very seriously in Texas.

[Dolso]

About the Signatures -- I really know virtually nothing about handwriting, but it seems like when someone signs a small case 'g' with the tail going in a circle, he would also use the same style for a small case 'y'. Just seems slightly odd that the tail on the 'y' is so different than the 'g'. When I sign my last name the 'o'n' looks like a straight line & when I write anything that ends in 'o'n' it looks pretty much the same. (& no, I'm NOT comparing my signature to Kings in THAT way!)

[deadohsky]

Right now I'm just trying to catch up on cases that have been promised but not completed. There's a back-log of about a dozen that I need to complete. I have a few possibilities of what project to take on next - maybe cases for a shiny new book or a book with a lot of popularity?? It probably wouldn't be a Firestarter - I think I've already burned my bridges on that one (or pissed away the opportunity)! I'm reading "Chronicles of Narnia" & love it! If I knew anything about first editions of it, that's a possibility........or possibly GRR Martin? I'm always open to recommendations. You guys have something you'd like to see done?

First let me say that i hope your recovery is progressing well. You have some amazing talent. The first thing that comes to mind would be a personal request, only when you have the time and i have the funds lol.

I have a leather bound edition of the Necronomicon with an introduction by Simon. The first edition as i understand, it was limited to 666 copies; there are a few pictures in my collection thread. It is very under protected at the moment. When i first saw your slipcases and finally found your site i knew i had to get a case for it from you but then i heard of your injury and didn't want to add anymore stress/ jobs on top of what you already have.

[Patrick]

Dick, those cases for IT and for the F&SF books are beautiful. Love the STORIES case too!

[Merlin1958]

Dick, those cases for IT and for the F&SF books are beautiful. Love the STORIES case too!

Ditto

[Dolso]

Thanks guys -- I appreciate the compliments!! Patrick - we need to talk about a STORIES case ---

I have an extra F&SF case for sale ....... a friend of one of our members contacted me to make a case that held those Fantasy & Science Fiction mags. I ended up making that case twice. The one I have for sale is the first one. It has a couple flaws to it (hence the second case).

1) Apparently, I originally forgot how to read a tape measure and made the case about 1/16" too short -- the mags wouldn't fit into it. After removing the liner, doing a little judicious carving and replacing the felt liner with a paper liner, they now fit. This liner is acid free paper & looks ok but doesn't offer near the padding as felt does. There are also a couple spots on the inside where it isn't as close a fit as I'd like.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Paper_Liner_2_.JPG

2) At the same time that I needed lessons on reading a ruler, I forgot that the spine on most books/cases in the US are printed from the top down (tilt your head to the right to read it.) This case is engraved from the bottom up (head tilted to the left).

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/F_SF_Doc.JPG

3) There is a blemish in the finish just below the 'G' in King. It is noticeable only if the light hits the case in the right (or in this case WRONG) angle. I haven't been able to get a picture of the blemish but will keep trying.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/F_SF_For_Sale_2_doc.JPG

The case is normally $110 but since there are a couple flaws, it will be $90 plus shipping as is. If you'd like more pics don't hesitate to ask..........

[Merlin1958]

Damn, Dolso they are some "Fine" cases!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dolso]

I'm surprised it's been over a year since I posted anything here. I've spent this summer & spring doing the 'Salem's Lot cases and another relatively large project that hasn't been put out yet. I recently got somewhat caught up on the back-order 'honey-do' list so may have a little extra time to be on DT.

I had a Doctor visit in Denver for my arm in early August and timed that appointment so I could attend the Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Book & Paper Show. Some of you 'big city' guys have probably been to many of them but for those of us that live in the boon docks where we're lucky to have more than one chain bookstore, going to one is quite exciting !! I picked up several items (although no SK) so I guess I'll start out with a few books that, if not NEW, are at least NEW TO ME ---

This is a reprint of Stoker's "Dracula's Guest". You wonder why I'd buy this reprint........???

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dracula_s_Guest_4_doc.JPG

I think the Inscription explains it....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dracula_s_Guest_Inscription_1_doc.JPG

This is an early 20th Century production of Edgar Allen Poe by Doran, Co. It's illustrated by Edmund Dulac -In my opinion one of the best illustrator's of that time period along with Arthur Rackham (more of his soon). The book is in wonderful condition and enclosed in it's original printed cardboard box (around 100 years old) which is SCREAMING for a new protective woody.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Works_of_EA_Poe_Dulac_sized.JPG

Some of Dulacs Art.........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dulac_Art_Poe_2_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dulac_Art_Poe_6_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dulac_Art_Poe_8_sized.JPG

This one seemed to reflect my mood that day.........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dr_Seuss_1_doc.JPG

Another one that may will be passed down some day. This art is by Arthur Rackham - another AWESOME early 1900's artist.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Rackhams_Mother_Goose_3_doc.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Rackhams_Mother_Goose_5_sized.JPG

and some of his art.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Mother_Goose_Art_4_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Mother_Goose_Art_5_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Mother_Goose_Art_1_sized.JPG

There may be a size limit on these posts so I'll leave this one here. Hopefully, I'll get some more pics up before NEXT year!!

[Ben Staad]

The illustrations are very nice. Also, congrats on a wonderful inscription. Great items!

[Bad Penny]

Stunning stuff Dick - really love the Mother Goose book (and the illos, too) :dance:

It was good catching up on your thread, too, I've not actually been to visit it before (see, that's what happens when you don't visit too often, excellent threads get buried at the bottom of the pile - so, I'm pleased that it's now resurfaced, has been dusted off, and is nice and shiny once again) :thumbsup:

[Dolso]

Thanks guys! Since I have a little time, I thought I'd post a couple pics of Non- SK cases I've made recently..........

Rubaiyatt of Omar Kayyam...... dark walnut with silver hand-painted title engraving, Nickel hook (or lever) latch, silver hinges, Silver Penne Velvet liner with black velvet pull.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/R_Linn_Omar_Kayyam_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/R_Linn_Omar_Kayyam_6_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/R_Linn_Omar_Kayyam_9_sized.JPG

Harry Potter UK ?signed? collector set, Aspen with Golden Oak stain, Brown title and author engraving, red felt liner.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Pam_Benjamin_Harry_Potter_8_doc.JPG

Generic (unengraved) Case that fits several different books. White Oak, Gray felt liner, magnetic catch.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Generic_Just_After_Sunset.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Generic_WasteLands_Viking.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Generic_Fire_Starter.JPG

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Wonderful items, especially the Bela Lugosi signature and the Poe book and case!

I hear there's a guy name of Steve Majors or something like that that has an arm for sale you might be interested in. It costs six million dollars but it's probably worth every penny.

[Merlin1958]

Awesome Acquisitions (?) er, additions. Dick!!!!

Send the new cases to me and I'd be happy to piss on them for ya!!! LOL LOL

FYI For others, the "Piss on 'em" is an inside joke!!!

[Dolso]

Wonderful items, especially the Bela Lugosi signature and the Poe book and case!

I hear there's a guy name of Steve Majors or something like that that has an arm for sale you might be interested in. It costs six million dollars but it's probably worth every penny.

HA! Yea- he even comes with a 6 million dollar girl, too!! (Although, she'd probably be too expensive for my tastes!) I'm sure it would be worth every penny but then, again, a Million dollars now isn't quite the same as it was in the 60's/70's. I'm not sure of the price of the Titanium in my arm but if it's anything close to the price of Platinum, I should be all set!!!

[Shannon]

Excellent cases my artistic friend. You are so damn talented, it's amazing. I can't promise anything, but I have a feeling that in two years you might might might be getting a lot of business from Ambannon Books. But let's just keep that between you and I. No one else can see this message right? Did I click the right button?

:)

[Merlin1958]

Excellent cases my artistic friend. You are so damn talented, it's amazing. I can't promise anything, but I have a feeling that in two years you might might might be getting a lot of business from Ambannon Books. But let's just keep that between you and I. No one else can see this message right? Did I click the right button?

:)

Ha Ha!!! I'm his agent!!! You gotta go through me first!!! LOL LOL LOL

Oh, and Glenn as well!!! LOL LOL

[Dolso]

Thanks all--


Excellent cases my artistic friend. You are so damn talented, it's amazing. I can't promise anything, but I have a feeling that in two years you might might might be getting a lot of business from Ambannon Books. But let's just keep that between you and I. No one else can see this message right? Did I click the right button?

:)

I look forward to it Shannon! But I think the first thing we need to build for you is a case for a TMSG!!

[needfulthings]

http://imageshack.us/a/img210/197/dscn6699.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img513/4108/dscn6700.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img37/8470/dscn6701n.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img402/867/img678a.jpg

[Dolso]

http://imageshack.us/a/img210/197/dscn6699.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img513/4108/dscn6700.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img37/8470/dscn6701n.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img402/867/img678a.jpg

Thanks!! That's a great book - I was bidding on one of those thru Heritage but it went higher than I wanted -- wasn't near as nice as yours though - no sig, the cover a lot rougher.......

[Dolso]

Want to pass on a couple more pics. Some of these I've had for quite a while - just never posted them.......

CD's Exorcist/Legion with remarque

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Limitation_sig_title_2_.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Remarque_1_.JPG

Of course, it deserved a case.........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Exorcist_in_case_3_.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/engraved_and_book.JPG

It's sort of hard to make out the engraving on the spine of the case.......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/engraved_labeling_1_.JPG

[Dolso]

Then my first GRRM S/L......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dying_of_the_Light_1_sized.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dying_of_the_Light_5_sized.JPG

Quite some art in this.......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dying_of_the_Light_9_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dying_of_the_Light_8_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Dying_of_the_Light_6_sized.JPG

[Dolso]

The Passage S/L - I'm hoping to get the matching number Twelve.........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Passage_Lmtd_7_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Passage_Lmtd_3_sized.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Passage_Lmtd_10_sized.JPG

There is a photographic journey tracking their path in the back of this......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Passage_Lmtd_14_sized.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Passage_Lmtd_13_sized.JPG

[Dolso]

Tom and Patrick made a Gaiman fan out of me......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Anansi_Boys_1_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Anansi_Boys_7_sized.JPG

[Shannon]

Very nice, i want them all! :)

[Merlin1958]

Great new additions, Dick!!!

:clap::clap::clap:

[The Library Policeman]

Excellent new additions, Dick. Congratulations. :)

[Shannon]

FYI, that Anansi Boys was designed and illustrated by the artist that's doing the new Shining S/L.

[Bad Penny]

Great adds Dick (particularly like the Exorcist/Legion remarque - the case you've made is, as usual, way cool too - can I have one :unsure:)

[Stockerlone]

Amazing new stuff, the slipcased remarqued Exorcist/Legion is SUPER !!!

[Dolso]

Thanks for the kind words everyone --

I had to look up what the ANANSI was - the little god was also in Gaimans' "American Gods" .... Haven't read the book yet but Gaiman is usually pretty darn good!

Sure, Grant - I was actually hoping someone would want one - I made an extra. The first one didn't turn out as nice as I wanted so I'll just keep it for myself & sell the best one. Just say the word & I'll get a case for you (or anyone else...)....

[sgc1999]

The Passage S/L - I'm hoping to get the matching number Twelve.........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Passage_Lmtd_7_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Passage_Lmtd_3_sized.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Passage_Lmtd_10_sized.JPG

There is a photographic journey tracking their path in the back of this......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Passage_Lmtd_14_sized.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/685/medium/Passage_Lmtd_13_sized.JPG

Very nice books:)
I noticed that your copy of the passage is missing the dj. Did you just take it off for the pic? if not i think you can still buy djs through CD.
Nice score:)

[Dolso]

Hi Simon~

I just took it off for the pic. I think everyone (and their brother) has seen that DJ so thought I'd change it up a little. I was impressed with the 'photographic journey' -- most of the pictures weren't anything that special but it adds a nice touch to the book.

[sgc1999]

Ya,
It must have been a really cool "research" journey, not to mention a tax deductible vacation:) next time i hope he brings a photographer along:)

[Bad Penny]

Thanks for the kind words everyone --

I had to look up what the ANANSI was - the little god was also in Gaimans' "American Gods" .... Haven't read the book yet but Gaiman is usually pretty darn good!

Sure, Grant - I was actually hoping someone would want one - I made an extra. The first one didn't turn out as nice as I wanted so I'll just keep it for myself & sell the best one. Just say the word & I'll get a case for you (or anyone else...)....

Okay ... word ... :cyclops: I'll email you mate :emot-cthulhu:

[Dolso]

You're on the 'honey-do' list Grant -- You are too, Simon - I haven't forgotten about you!

I like the idea of a tax deductible vacation - maybe I could take a 'research' trip to Mexico to study some of their endangered Trees - Honduras Rosewood or the Hinton Oak........(and of course their Negra Modelo Beer!!)

[Bad Penny]

:D
You're on the 'honey-do' list Grant -- You are too, Simon - I haven't forgotten about you!

I like the idea of a tax deductible vacation - maybe I could take a 'research' trip to Mexico to study some of their endangered Trees - Honduras Rosewood or the Hinton Oak........(and of course their Negra Modelo Beer!!)

Even your awesome is awesome Dick - BTW - you're AWESOME

[Cook]

Dolso,
Somehow i missed this before, excellent copy.
(didn't mean to jam your recent postings with older)
Rich



You're welcome Nadine~ & Happy B-day! The friend that ordered that case must be a great one!

Posted this in the P&J thread yesterday but it needs to be here also. It is Definitely a Pride & Joy!!!

Thanks Bob, for helping me with the authenticity of the sig.I don't need a repeat of the "IT"!!


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Carrie_Spine_Doc.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Carrie_sig_1_Doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Carrie_Doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/Carrie_sig_3_Doc.JPG

My wife has some other choice names for me but you can just call me "JJ", Just Judy, Jude.....

[Dolso]

Thanks Rich ~ that book is one of the reasons for the "Carrie" cases!

I was originally going to post this pic in the Occupy thread for use by the Secretary of Defense but thought better of it. Folks are a little touchy now-a-days about guns. Thought some of you might appreciate the case more here in a 'less public' setting.......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Ruger_Case_13_sized.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Ruger_Case_2_doc.JPG

[Merlin1958]

All set for the upcoming "Zombie Apocalypse"!!!!


Don't forget "Cardio" LOL LOL LOL

[Coulrophobia]

That is a nice gun display.

[Ben Staad]

Very nice. Makes me miss mine.

[Dolso]

I'm sure I have a few newer books around somewhere too, but here's a couple of cases that I don't THINK that I've posted....

The "Carrie White" set....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Carrie_White_and_Night_Shift_White_6_doc.JPG

The door to Drawing of the Three ------- the horizontal piece of the door are Walnut, the vertical is Hickory.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/DotT_doc.JPG

This one is not engraved or have a label. It fits several different books -- it will fit anything that is 9 1/2 by 6 3/8 as long as it's 1 3/4 inches or thinner. It's shown with Dead Zone but will fit Firestarter, Misery, Pet Sematary, JAS, Green Mile (Hard Back) etc. It would be no problem engraving and/or making a label for it.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Generic_Dead_Zone_1_doc.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Generic_9_5x6_375x1_75_1_doc.JPG

These also fit most all of the above books.......

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Generic_Slip_9_625x6_375x1_5_18_buick_8.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Generic_Slip_9_625x6_375x1_5_15_JAS_doc.JPG

Hope you like!! If you see anything you're interested in but want more info or want it more detailed (labels, engravings, spine labels, etc.) just drop me an email. It's probably best to email to info @ bookslipcase.com instead of a PM -- I don't log on here very often but lurk quite bit.........

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Beautiful cases!

[sentinel]

Dick,
Those are great! You just keep producing amazing cases!
-K

[Shannon]

Wow! I love the "Carrie White" set, but that Drawing of the Three is fucking beautiful!

You are one talented guy, Dolso! :)

[Ben Staad]

The Drawing of The Three looks great. Very good work, Dick.

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[subie09lega]

I think my favorites are the cases for Firestarter, IT (with the grate) and either of the Drawing of the Three.

[Randall Flagg]

I like the one he urinated on...

[dnemec]

I definitely need one! The only question is which book to honor? Oh the decisions!!

[harrison ryan]

I like the one he urinated on...

One of my faves as well.

[barlow]

Dick-

Beautiful work as always! The Carrie White set is great. Was there a Salem's Lot limited or gift edition case done in white too? The Drawing of the Three is F#%*ing Awesome! It reminds me of the case I always envisioned for a Limited Edition of The Shining. A wooden traycase with a metal plate on the spine with the title, but on the front you have the hotel room door with an ornate metal 217 plate. When you open it you get a dust jacket with Mrs. Massey in the tub or pulling Danny back into the room! Anyway I love the cases that represent something from the book, you knocked another one over the fence Sir!


Ken

[Merlin1958]

I like the one he urinated on...

Sorry Jerome. Dick has vowed never to urinate on another case, so it's a 1/1 original!!! LOL LOL LOL

[Dolso]

Thanks for the compliments, folks! I have a couple more cases that are almost ready. If they turn out close to what I'm hoping they will, I'll def. post a couple pics...




I like the one he urinated on...

One of my faves as well.


So ~ I can't find it in Bills thread at the moment. Could someone either copy the 'pissed on' post or let us know which page & post it is in his collection? I'd assume there are a few people that are REALLY wondering about those references....

There was only one other white case that I've done so far. It was a Centipede Press Limited edition 'Lot' that was done in white. Grant got that one along with his Black Gift Edition case ... Part of this White Set set was actually a mistake - a friend ordered the white case and I was supposed to be making it a white Night Shift. Unfortunately I had a senior moment & made the Carrie instead. But being a 'Carrie White' makes it sort of neat.

(You know, I used to own a restaurant that served buffet's on most of the holidays. We served baked rabbit on the Easter buffet until the parents quit bringing their kids....)

Funny you should mention the Room 217 case -- I was just thinking about it & discussing a possibility or two the other day. I'm considering some sort of double case to hold both Shining/Dr. Sleep -- any comments yea or nay from you guys?



I

[harrison ryan]

I like the one he urinated on...

One of my faves as well.

So ~ I can't find it in Bills thread at the moment. Could someone either copy the 'pissed on' post or let us know which page & post it is in his collection? I'd assume there are a few people that are REALLY wondering about those references....

Bill posted pics of the case here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?10964-Book-Collection-Merlin1958&p=627222&viewfull=1#post627222), and your story came a few posts later here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?10964-Book-Collection-Merlin1958&p=627584&viewfull=1#post627584). I did the research after RF's intriguing comment the other day.

[Merlin1958]

I like the one he urinated on...

One of my faves as well.

So ~ I can't find it in Bills thread at the moment. Could someone either copy the 'pissed on' post or let us know which page & post it is in his collection? I'd assume there are a few people that are REALLY wondering about those references....

Bill posted pics of the case here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?10964-Book-Collection-Merlin1958&p=627222&viewfull=1#post627222), and your story came a few posts later here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?10964-Book-Collection-Merlin1958&p=627584&viewfull=1#post627584). I did the research after RF's intriguing comment the other day.

Now I'm Pissed!!!

:emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao:

[Lauterer]

Are your cases more expensive if they are urinated by you? Is this a bonus to your cases AND do you have a limited "piss-on" series with numbered and signed pissworks?

Muahahahaaaa... back to unpissed themes please :lol1:

[Dolso]

Thanks Ryan!



Now I'm Pissed!!!

:emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao:

ON? or OFF? :doh:

This is one of the cases I was hoping to post.... It's not completed yet but will be soon. The rose :rose: is engraved, then painted and then sealed with gloss polyurethane.

(Torben -I was going to make this water-proof but since Bill has a Birthday coming up......... it might be the #2 of 2 of the "P.O." series of cases)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/DT_VII_Dark_Tower_2_doc.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/DT_VII_Dark_Tower_1_doc.JPG

[subie09lega]

That looks great with the DJ.

[Lauterer]

Thanks for the info Dolso :coo3l:

The case with the rose looks fine, but is this a wodden case, looks like leather in the inner corners...

[harrison ryan]

Very nice.

[Dan]

I'm going to be saving some dough to buy a few cases over the next year. I love the presentation of the wooden box. They are clearly a piece of art. You, sir, are a craftsman who is very good at what you do.

[Merlin1958]

That looks great with the DJ.

Yeah, I agree!!! That is a very, very well presented and crafted case. It will be nice for my AE DTVII!!! I already emailed the kids!!!! That black enamel finish is just awesome. He did the same finish on my Centipede Salem's Lot case and Insomnia S/L case.

This one is just simple, yet beautiful!!!!

[barlow]

Thanks Ryan!



Now I'm Pissed!!!

:emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao:

ON? or OFF? :doh:

This is one of the cases I was hoping to post.... It's not completed yet but will be soon. The rose :rose: is engraved, then painted and then sealed with gloss polyurethane.

(Torben -I was going to make this water-proof but since Bill has a Birthday coming up......... it might be the #2 of 2 of the "P.O." series of cases)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/DT_VII_Dark_Tower_2_doc.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/DT_VII_Dark_Tower_1_doc.JPG

Hey Dick, this one's a beauty! Are the veins in the leaves and the lines showing the separate petals in the rose flower itself raised in the engraving or painted?


Ken

[Merlin1958]

I'm pretty sure those details are engraved into the wood and then painted over.

[Dolso]

Torben~ Yes it is completely wood. It's not completed yet, so there's no liner inside. I'm not sure what you're seeing that is leather like.




Hey Dick, this one's a beauty! Are the veins in the leaves and the lines showing the separate petals in the rose flower itself raised in the engraving or painted?


Ken

The the rose is engraved thru the black case. That way after engraving, the veins, petals, etc. are raised up and show black - the the rest of the rose is painted. I'm not a great photographer but you might be able to tell better with these pics....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/DT_VII_Dark_Tower_detail_sm_web.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/DT_VII_Dark_Tower_detail_doc.JPG

[Bad Penny]

Mr Olson - how's about adding this to a certain someone's Honey-Do List !!!!!! :emot-roflolmao:

[barlow]

Very cool, thanks for the info on the details!


Ken

[Br!an]

Very nice cases.

I realize that this is not the desired effect of this thread, but I'm inspired to build by own.

[TwistedNadine]

The Rose is great!

[Lauterer]

Just a small hijack: the page https://www.bookslipcase.com/ is not loading with firefox at the moment. It loads and loads and loads... but nothing appears. I see that the page answered, because the firefox-tab responded with the side-declaration, but then nothing happens more, just loading and loading!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25864113/books/dolso_problem.jpg

I realized it yesterday, checked again today but nothing happens... Andy ideas? I have the newest firefox, and all Java ect is up to date...?!

[jhanic]

I use Firefox and have had no problem loading that link you posted.

John

[Dolso]

Just a small hijack: the page https://www.bookslipcase.com/ is not loading with firefox at the moment. It loads and loads and loads... but nothing appears. I see that the page answered, because the firefox-tab responded with the side-declaration, but then nothing happens more, just loading and loading!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25864113/books/dolso_problem.jpg

I realized it yesterday, checked again today but nothing happens... Andy ideas? I have the newest firefox, and all Java ect is up to date...?!

Looks like John doesn't have a problem and I have no problem loading it with FireFox either, Lauterer. I added a few pics & changed a couple things around over the weekend but nothing that should cause it to not work -- unless maybe it won't load while I'm publishing it??? but that should only take seconds.... Honestly I'm as far from a 'computer guy' as you can get. Is anyone else having a problem? I'll see if I can't get someone that knows what they're doing to take a look....

[Merlin1958]

I use firefox and it loaded fine for me. A little slow, but it loaded. Maybe something to do with you being overseas?

[webstar1000]

What is Dolso's site?

[Ben Staad]

bookslipcase.com


What is Dolso's site?

[Bad Penny]

What is Dolso's site?

Be sure to buy lots and lots of Dick's woody wonders !!!!! :smile:

[Ben Eads]

Very nice collection! I love your wooden cases!

[Merlin1958]

Very nice collection! I love your wooden cases!

You have no idea just how wonderful his cases are until you hold one in your hands. He does "Amazing" work!!!

[Ben Eads]

Very nice collection! I love your wooden cases!

You have no idea just how wonderful his cases are until you hold one in your hands. He does "Amazing" work!!!

I may be purchasing some next year. Can't at the moment. Funds are little tight. =(

[Merlin1958]

Very nice collection! I love your wooden cases!

You have no idea just how wonderful his cases are until you hold one in your hands. He does "Amazing" work!!!

I may be purchasing some next year. Can't at the moment. Funds are little tight. =(

Best of luck to ya!!

[wolfehr]

I ought to put a few books in here also......... these are two of my three favorite King stories.......

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Talisman_2_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Talisman_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/SL_Talisman_Lim_doc.JPG

The Talisman is the signed artist edition.......#33 of 70. Now all I need to get my 3 favs is a real good copy of IT.

Love that copy of The Talisman! Very cool.

[jcmanske]

Like so many here, it's fun to spend time reading through different threads. In the process of scrolling through posts, I found myself frequently returning to Dick Olson's and Rachel Readman's threads--I think they are both enormously talented individuals and I greatly appreciate their work. Over the summer, I had the opportunity to pick up a signed 1st/1st of both Carrie and The Stand from a member here. I wanted to display them in a special way, so I approached both Dick and Rachel and asked if they would be willing to put together something for me. Fortunately, they both agreed! Dick did his usual outstanding job in creating a true "showcase" for me to display my books and Rachel painted two beautiful oil paintings to complement the cases. I asked Rachel if she would be willing to set forth in oil her vision of Carrie at the prom for "Carrie." As for "The Stand", I asked if she would create her vision of Trashcan Man since he is one of my favorite and most memorable characters from the book. Their work arrived a few days before Christmas. Needless to say, they both delivered:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/861/medium/0402.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/861/medium/04112.JPG

Carrie

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/861/medium/0422.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/861/medium/0443.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/861/medium/0433.JPG

The Stand

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/861/medium/0462.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/861/medium/0452.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/861/medium/0472.JPG

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[Ben Staad]

Wow. Those are excellent. Congrats!

[frik]

Just saw these elsewhere (your collection thread, Jeff), but we can never have too many Dolso cases now, can we.
LOVE this!

sk

[Priest]

Nice!!!

[Merlin1958]

I have to post twice, those are some incredible pieces of art!!!

[webstar1000]

Does anyone know if Dolso does a IT slipcase?