Book Collection: Ben Staad

[Ben Staad]

Someone here suggested that I post my SK collection so here it is. There is nothing real fancy here(even some old library books!) but many of these books are real treasures to me. I'm a new collector so hopefully over the next couple of years I can start getting rid of the book club editions, library editions, etc and replace with some real nice collectables.
:)

[Ben Staad]

Here is my SK bookshelf.
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/SKBooks1.jpg

Close-up
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/SKBooks2.jpg

Cool Book Ends
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/SKBooks3.jpg

Sorry Crooked Picture
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/SKBooks5.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/SKBooks6.jpg

[biomieg]

Nice, Ben! I see some books there that I don't have. Looking forward to frequent updates!

[jhanic]

Looking good!

John

[Tito_Villa]

Sweet ... whats that Frankenstein piece on the bottom shelf???

[Ben Staad]

Sweet ... whats that Frankenstein piece on the bottom shelf???

Its a "1983" Marvel graphic novel with a pretty nice introduction by Mr. King and illustrations by Bernie Wrightson. Pictured below (although somewhat blurry) is the 83 graphic novel and the hard cover of this same title published by Dark Horse (which I just got today and it is a very nice book).

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/Frankenstein.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

Oooh i don't think i have seen on of the original graphic novels before!

[Randall Flagg]

Very good looking.

[Ben Staad]

Here are a few nice non SK books that I bought recently:

The Howling and The Sphinx
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/MHB1.jpg

The Sphinx signed and numbered collectors edition:
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/MHB2.jpg

The Howling signed and numbered collectors edition:
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/MHB3.jpg

I have some more non SK books which I will post as I can. Thanks for looking.

[burial]

Really nice... I didn't know that there are Graham Masterton's limited editions!

[Ben Staad]

Really nice... I didn't know that there are Graham Masterton's limited editions!'

If you like his work check out mhb press on the web. The guy running the publishing house is really cool and easy to work with...plus he is out of England which probably makes it better for you.

[burial]

i'll try that...
I have some books (and photos) signed by Graham... he visited Poland several times and i even had ocasion to speak with him for some time...
maybe he'll come to Poland later this year :)

[Merlin1958]

Very, Very Nice!!!!!! I really like the diversity!!!!!

You have a real good start and will be where yo want to be in no time!!!! Bravo!!!!


:clap::clap::clap:

[Ben Staad]

Here are my Tolkien books which are also shown in the Tolkien thread:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/P2250005.jpg


http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/P2250009.jpg

First Printing Silmarillion (I Think)
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/P2250011.jpg

A shot from my daughters collection......
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/AmberHobbit.jpg
And by the way one of her favorite books...she is 11. The only SK she has been introduced to is the pop-up book of "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" and she was scared to death. When she is older I will have her reading sai King.

[Ben Staad]

I'm not sure exactly what you call this but it has a special place on my bookshelf:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/SKBooks7.jpg

Polished stone with turtle inlay.

[Ben Staad]

I think these could be called collectables....they are adhered to my skin :P:

Taheen:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TaheenTat.jpg

In Progress Shardik helper:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Tat3.jpg

More In Progress Shardik:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Tat1.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Fabulous skin art.

[frik]

Awesome collection!
I especially love the Tolkien books.

sk

[Stockerlone]

NICE collection !!!

[Jimimck]

Nice collection Ben. I started off with book club editions etc, and once I made the decision to update it, it took off. You'll be in to it before you know it!

[Ben Staad]

Thanks everyone for the kind words about my collection. I'm really pumped up to start getting some new (old) items and getting my collection going. I already know there are a number of King items out of my reach so I won't be dwelling on those but there is still a ton of stuff I can get.

[Ben Staad]

Here are a few more non SK items from my collection which are signed:

The Painted Darkness:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/PaintedDarkness.jpg

Signature Pages from The Painted Darkness:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/PaintedDarknessSig.jpg

20th Century Ghosts:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/20thCenturyGhosts.jpg

20th Century Ghosts Sig Page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/20thCenturySig.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

Sweet another Hill fan :D

[Merlin1958]

Nice!!!!

[Dolso]

For a 'new' collector you've put together a lot of great stuff ........ a dedicated collector too! There's not too many of us that would get the body art along with the books!! Lookin' good!! :thumbsup:

[Ben Staad]

For a 'new' collector you've put together a lot of great stuff ........ a dedicated collector too! There's not too many of us that would get the body art along with the books!! Lookin' good!! :thumbsup:

Thanks Dolso! I've been collecting SK for years but didn't know about this other "layer" of collecting until recently...hence calling myself a new collector. I'm looking forward to filling out my collection with other things then trades or book club editions over the next several years.

[Merlin1958]

For a 'new' collector you've put together a lot of great stuff ........ a dedicated collector too! There's not too many of us that would get the body art along with the books!! Lookin' good!! :thumbsup:

Ummm, I have to be honest, I don't care for the "Body Art", but I'm an "Old Fart" I suppose!!!!!! Nice "Budding" collection, dude!!!! Keep going!!!!!

[Ben Staad]

For a 'new' collector you've put together a lot of great stuff ........ a dedicated collector too! There's not too many of us that would get the body art along with the books!! Lookin' good!! :thumbsup:

Ummm, I have to be honest, I don't care for the "Body Art", but I'm an "Old Fart" I suppose!!!!!! Nice "Budding" collection, dude!!!! Keep going!!!!!

Come on Merlin.....I know you want a full back piece with a Yankees mural. :P

[Merlin1958]

For a 'new' collector you've put together a lot of great stuff ........ a dedicated collector too! There's not too many of us that would get the body art along with the books!! Lookin' good!! :thumbsup:

Ummm, I have to be honest, I don't care for the "Body Art", but I'm an "Old Fart" I suppose!!!!!! Nice "Budding" collection, dude!!!! Keep going!!!!!

Come on Merlin.....I know you want a full back piece with a Yankees mural. :P


No, no no!!!! My kids have tried to talk me into a "NY" on the shoulder, but IDK. If I didn't get it as a drunk in college, I think its a foregone conclusion!!!! lol lol lol

My "Windstar" however is a testament to advertising!!!! I have 'Yankees emblems "ALL' over it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol lol lol

[Ben Staad]

Here are some of my newest books! I got some really awesome deals on these and I am especially psyched about the CK...:rock:

Colorado Kid:
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/ColoradoKid.jpg

Legends:
http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/Legends.jpg

The Gunslinger-Plume:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/DTPlume.jpg

Hearts in Atlantis ARC:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/HeartsinAtlantisARC.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Very Nice!!!!!!


:thumbsup:

[Ben Staad]

Here's my newest addition:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/KnowingDarkness.jpg

Couldn't be happier with this book and due to the awesome folks here I purchased it for a great price from Jerad. Thanks!

P.S. My wife was pissed when I purchased this book but now that she's seen it everything's all good. So what I am saying is this is a wonderfully done book and can even make a mad women happy :rock:

[Ben Staad]

double post

[Merlin1958]

Awesome!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

[Ben Staad]

Now I need to figure out how to raise the $$'s for one of Dolso's great cases...cause this sucker sure doesn't fit on the book shelf.

[Jimimck]

Awesome addition Ben!
I've always wanted one of these, but the shipping for international deliveries is a killer.
Like you say, gotta get one of Dolso's cases for it...

[Dolso]

That is a quite impressive book, isn't it? Congrats! It's not one you can just order & pull the wool over your wifes eyes by telling her that you got it last year sometime either -- she'll def. notice this one! Good thing she liked it!!


Now I need to figure out how to raise the $$'s for one of Dolso's great cases...cause this sucker sure doesn't fit on the book shelf.


Awesome addition Ben!
I've always wanted one of these, but the shipping for international deliveries is a killer.
Like you say, gotta get one of Dolso's cases for it...

I take time payments periodically. It looks like I'm trying to raise the money for a legitimately signed "IT" so now might be a good time to hit me up! I have two cases for that edition sitting in my office..................

[Merlin1958]

That is a quite impressive book, isn't it? Congrats! It's not one you can just order & pull the wool over your wifes eyes by telling her that you got it last year sometime either -- she'll def. notice this one! Good thing she liked it!!


Now I need to figure out how to raise the $$'s for one of Dolso's great cases...cause this sucker sure doesn't fit on the book shelf.


Awesome addition Ben!
I've always wanted one of these, but the shipping for international deliveries is a killer.
Like you say, gotta get one of Dolso's cases for it...

I take time payments periodically. It looks like I'm trying to raise the money for a legitimately signed "IT" so now might be a good time to hit me up! I have two cases for that edition sitting in my office..................

Exactly!!!!!! Plus if you can't give the wife Clothes or Jewelry, they always love FURNITURE!!!!!!! LOL

[Ben Staad]

Here is a signed edition of Occasional Demons by Rick Hautala with a remarque from Glenn C:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/P4190009.jpg

Signature Page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/P4190014.jpg

Remarque:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SK%20Books/P4190015.jpg

I thought this was an excellent anthology of Rick's work as well as a great remarque.

[harrison ryan]

What a long index finger he has. ;)

[Ben Staad]

What a long index finger he has. ;)

Hee hee hee ...exactly!

[Ric]

Glen's getting really intricate with his remarques, they're just awesome! :)

[Merlin1958]

That's a truly AWESOME Collectible!!!!!!!!!!!



:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Tito_Villa]

Wow GREAT piece!!!

[Ben Staad]

Umney's Last Case:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/UmneysLastCase.jpg

[Cook]

nice!

[ELazansky]

That's one I haven't picked up yet...

[biomieg]

Nice! And you know that you have to get the UK version too now so you will have the matched set!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/S7m0YbVkO_I/AAAAAAAAALM/P6yOOnLmAco/umney.jpg

[harrison ryan]

Temptation, thy name is "biomieg". :panic:

[Ben Staad]

Nice! And you know that you have to get the UK version too now so you will have the matched set!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/S7m0YbVkO_I/AAAAAAAAALM/P6yOOnLmAco/umney.jpg

Ha Ha Ha! I'm really trying hard to stay the course on collecting US 1st's before anything else....However I've already veered of course twice maybe one more little side trip won't hurt???? Hmmm...

[biomieg]

I've had about six copies of the US one and I've had the UK for a couple of years now but only after posting this picture (of my own copies) did I notice that it's not just the background color - the picture is slightly different as well!

Anyway, the UK one is slightly harder to get but a little temptation every now and then... doesn't hurt at all, no it doesn't!!

[Ben Staad]

I've had about six copies of the US one and I've had the UK for a couple of years now but only after posting this picture (of my own copies) did I notice that it's not just the background color - the picture is slightly different as well!

Anyway, the UK one is slightly harder to get but a little temptation every now and then... doesn't hurt at all, no it doesn't!!

The UK is the widescreen version!!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Love the books! Is the UK version of UMNEY'S LAST CASE hard to find? I need one too.

[biomieg]

Not hard, but harder than the US edition. There are probably some for sale right now but they're usually overpriced.

[Ben Staad]

Here are a couple more items I picked up recently:

Enterprise Incidents which features reviews of SK's work through 1984. Neat little comic/magazine and this one is in great shape:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/EnterpriseIncidents.jpg

Pet Sematary Script from Laurel Entertainment noted as first draft and dated 1985. Don't know if it a "true" original script but I thought it was cool:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/PetSemataryScript.jpg

If anyone has any additional information on this script or anyway to validate it I would appreciate the feedback. Thanks for looking :)

[Tito_Villa]

Very very interesting Mr Bond

[super sam]

I placed a bid on that Pet sematary screenplay :D

[Ben Staad]

I placed a bid on that Pet sematary screenplay :D

Glad to see I'm not the only one that found this interesting.

[Ben Staad]

A few more items:

Brian Lumley's "Fly by Night's" S/L

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TheFlybyNights.jpg

Sig Page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/FlyByNightsSigPage.jpg

[Ben Staad]

And finally I've started getting rid of my Viking Copies....

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/WizardGlass.jpg

And a W&G Chapbook:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/WGChapbook.jpg

Now I just need 1, 2, and 3!

[Ben Staad]

Joe Hills "Gunpowder" signed and numbered by Joe and Vincent Chong:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Gunpowder.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/GunpowderSigSheet.jpg

For whatever reason the slipcase is very..very snug on this one.

[Ben Staad]

Here are a few things Victor Gischler signed for me during a signing he did on free comic book day in Clermont Florida:

Victors in the black shirt and I'm in the blue....side note I've lost 10 lbs since that photo...Hooray for me (and my heart)!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/P5070002.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/VGischlerBooks.jpg

[Ben Staad]

More Gischler photos:

Signature in Go Go Girls:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/GoGoSig.jpg

Victor gave me a copy of Go Go Girls of the Apocalypse which he had started marking up while writing a screenplay for the novel. Kinda cool:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/NotesinGoGo.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Here's the last post for the day...Some stuff author Peter Clines signed for me:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/PeterClines.jpg

Signature in Ex-Heroes:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/PClinesSig.jpg

[Ben Staad]

More from the Peter Clines post:

This is the letter he included when he sent me back the books. The neat thing he did is wrote the letter on the back of a piece of paper which has text from one of his upcoming book...

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/PClinesLetter.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/PClinestyped.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

Nice new stuff, love the Gunpowder S/L and your right the slipcase does fit very tight to the book!

[Ben Staad]

Oops...just one more post:

Strange Maine (the top right hand of the cover got bent during shipping :cry: )

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/StrangeMaine.jpg

Death Hunt on Ervoon signed by Ray Garton PC copy:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/DeathHunt.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/DeathHuntSig.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Here are a few things Victor Gischler signed for me during a signing he did on free comic book day in Clermont Florida:

Victors in the black shirt and I'm in the blue....side note I've lost 10 lbs since that photo...Hooray for me (and my heart)!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/P5070002.jpg



Tampa Bay Rays???????? I thought you were a Tiger or Pirate fan????? You're getting on my last nerve!!!!! LOL


Seriously, GREAT STUFF you got there!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!


:clap:

[Ben Staad]

Here are a few things Victor Gischler signed for me during a signing he did on free comic book day in Clermont Florida:

Victors in the black shirt and I'm in the blue....side note I've lost 10 lbs since that photo...Hooray for me (and my heart)!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/P5070002.jpg



Tampa Bay Rays???????? I thought you were a Tiger or Pirate fan????? You're getting on my last nerve!!!!! LOL


Seriously, GREAT STUFF you got there!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!


:clap:

Well I do like to hedge my bets! I'm a Tigers fan #1 (who by the way have currently taking 2 of 3 from the Rays..your welcome btw) but I live only an hour away from the Rays "Dome" so I'm kind of a fan of both.

[Cook]

Joe Hills "Gunpowder" signed and numbered by Joe and Vincent Chong:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Gunpowder.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/GunpowderSigSheet.jpg

For whatever reason the slipcase is very..very snug on this one.

Nice gunpowder, I really want to start collecting Joe hill.
Note to self.. Must start learning how to rob banks.
Is there a bank robbing for dummy's book out there?

[jhanic]

Note to self.. Must start learning how to rob banks.
Is there a bank robbing for dummy's book out there?

I think you probably could start looking in your local penitentiary. :evil:

John

[MikeDuke]

Very nice collection indeed. I really like that Pet sematary.

[Ben Staad]

Here's something I thought was pretty cool and I got it for less then $30:

Weird Tales 301 Hard Cover Edition....

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/WeirdTales301HC.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/WeirdTales301HCCover.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/WeirdTales301SigSheet.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/WeirdTales301SKStory.jpg

[Merlin1958]

^ Very Cool!!!!!!!


:clap:

[jhanic]

A great buy! Congratulations!

John

[Justin Case]

Nice collection! Thanks for sharing - I love looking at these. Someday I'll get some pictures up.... someday :)

[Cook]

Ben, Pretty cool
Is Weird Tales bound by the publisher or was this an aftermarket idea?

[Ben Staad]

Ben, Pretty cool
Is Weird Tales bound by the publisher or was this an aftermarket idea?

Well I'm not positive but it looks like this was bound by Terminus the publisher of Weird Tales. The main reason I bought this besides having an SK story and some cool signatures was the fact that I could only find two of these for sale ( on biblio.com) for quite a bit more then this one so I thought it may be a good investment.

[Randall Flagg]

I think you got a good deal. Nice.

[Stockerlone]

Gunpowder + Weird Tales 301 --- NICE !!!

[Ric]

That Weird Tales is great!

[Ben Staad]

Cycle of the Werewolf. It's a little beat up and I probably overpaid but it's mine all mine!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/CycleoftheWerewolfFront.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/CotWBack.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/CotWSide.jpg

[olverts]

Nice ! That´s one i still need

[Merlin1958]

Nice ! That´s one i still need

I got one!!! I have one!!!! It's in a "Collector" slipcase, too!!!! The SK collector has some awesome slipcases for select volumes!!!!!

[cgallagh44]

I agree with Merlin1958...I bought the Cycle of the Werewolf's slipcase from SKCollector and was very pleased with the fit and look of it.

[Cook]

Cycle of the Werewolf. It's a little beat up and I probably overpaid but it's mine all mine!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/CycleoftheWerewolfFront.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/CotWBack.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/CotWSide.jpg

Ben,
Congratulations, Very cool. I've been eyeballing one for awhile but it's not in my budget right now.
Damn... too many cool SK items out there.
Never enough money.

[Ben Staad]

Cook...It really wasn't in my budget either. If you don't believe me just ask my wife :)

[Ben Staad]

S/L chapbook which includes stories from Jack Ketchum & Tim Lebbon

Absinthe cover:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Absinthe.jpg

Signature Page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Absinthesigpage.jpg

I thought this was a nice purchase ($12) for a very low numbered S/L. Plus the cover looked cool and this actually was in my budget!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

That is certailnly an intriguing looking chapbook!

[Ben Staad]

That is certailnly an intriguing looking chapbook!

Thanks. I don't think these are highly collectable but it's always cool to have something signed and numbered.

[Ben Staad]

Here are a few books I picked up from Grants time machine....

Durandal and The Bowl of Baal:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/GrantBooks.jpg

Durandal Signature page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/DurandalSigPage.jpg

Illustration from TBOB:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/BowlofBaalIllustration.jpg

I thought these were pretty cool and I loved the covers on both. TBOB was published in 1975 and has some wonderful illustrations. Durandal was published in 1981 and also has some nice artwork. This book is signed by the author (I think) and one of the illustrators. Thanks Grant for keeping these books in great shape all these years as they are truly treasures to me.

[Ben Staad]

The Five by Robert McCammon:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TheFive.jpg

Signature Page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TheFiveSig.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Here is a group of proofs received from CD as part of the early readers club. I'm actually very excited about a few of these titles especially "Screamplays".

"Screamplays":

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/ScreamplaysProof.jpg

"Four Legs in the Morning" by Norman Prentiss (signed) & "Amazonas" by Alan Peter Ryan

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Proofs2.jpg

Norman Prentiss Signature:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/PrentissSig.jpg

"Lucifers Lottery" by Edward Lee & "Torn" by Lee Thomas:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Proofs1.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Very Nice additions!!!!!!! Great to see other author's appreciated!! Very nice stuff!!!! I love most of McCammon's stuff

[Tito_Villa]

Nice new additions and love the proofs :D

[Ben Staad]

Very Nice additions!!!!!!! Great to see other author's appreciated!! Very nice stuff!!!! I love most of McCammon's stuff


Nice new additions and love the proofs :D

Thanks for the compliments. I will try and get back on task with some SK stuff....I promise.

[Ben Staad]

Just received this today! It is just gorgeous and I love it (Thanks to everyone involved with making these :thumbsup:).....please ignore the vacant space where the book belongs :)

Night Shift Case Exterior:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/NightShiftCase.jpg

Night Shift Case Interior:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/NightShiftCaseInterior.jpg

[Ben Staad]

I bought this case from Dolso awhile back and just now thought to post the photo:

Knowing Darkness Display Stand:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/KnowingDarknessCase.jpg

It's a wonderfully made piece and I am thrilled to own it. Thanks Dolso.

[Jimimck]

Ben - love the new cases thay are both awesome!

[Ricky]

Really nice NS case and KD case. I'm envious!

[Cook]

Very nice case Ben..
Congratulations.

[Ben Staad]

Very nice case Ben..
Congratulations.

Thanks. Between this and IT my bankroll took a hit but I certainly couldn't be happier with the case.

[Merlin1958]

Very nice acquisitions, Tim!!!


Way to go!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Ben Staad]

Here is a S/L called "When Dark Descends" by Charles L Grant & Thomas F. Monteleone. The book itself is a hardcover but it's basically the length of a chapbook (approx. 36 pgs.).

Cover Image:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/P7050045.jpg

Signature Page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/P7050046.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

I REALLY like that, congrats!

[TwistedNadine]

All very very nice. I especially like the Weird Tales and When Dark Descends.

[Ben Staad]

With the help from a good friend I finally added 1st's of TommyKnockers to my collection. At about the same time I found this UK edition of Tommyknockers at a used bookstore in Pensacola, Fl.

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Tommyknockers.jpg

Are there different printings of the UK edition? If so how can I tell which one I have.

[Ben Staad]

At the same used bookstore in Pensacola I found two pretty cool pb's from McCammon:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/NightboatandWolfsHour.jpg

I also received this recently:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/CorpseBlossoms.jpg

[Ben Staad]

All very very nice. I especially like the Weird Tales and When Dark Descends.

I guess I missed this so...Thanks Twisted! :)

[biomieg]

UK Tommyknockers - DJ price: £12.95, copyright page states: First printed 1988.

[Ben Staad]

UK Tommyknockers - DJ price: £12.95, copyright page states: First printed 1988.

Thanks. I don't see a price on the DJ (which had me worried when I bought it) but the copyright page does state "First Printed in 1988". So maybe I have a first edition book and a BCE DJ? Either way I paid $4.95 for the book so it's not like I'm out big $$ :)

[jhanic]

It is probably not a BC edition. Hodder used to (I don't know if they still do it or not) not price dust jackets that are destined for international sales. You may have one of those.

John

[biomieg]

Yeah, it's most likely an export edition. Always ask for the DJ price whenever you buy a UK trade edition online. I've had to 'upgrade' several UK books in the past (Christine, Cujo etc.) because they turned out to be export editions (but not everyone cares, of course).

[Ben Staad]

UK Tommyknockers - DJ price: £12.95, copyright page states: First printed 1988.


It is probably not a BC edition. Hodder used to (I don't know if they still do it or not) not price dust jackets that are destined for international sales. You may have one of those.

John

Maybe this is the case and I can check all three of these off my list at the same time! Thank you very much.

Edit: Of course now I need a UK 1st with the price on the DJ...SK collecting never ends.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice new stuff Ben. just a warning; trying to get all those export editions can be difficult, even though they're not considered highly collectible to most people. I pick them up whenever I get a chance or hear about one, but I'm sure there are many I'm missing, including that UK TOMMYKNOCKERS!

[Jimimck]

I pick them up whenever I get a chance or hear about one, but I'm sure there are many I'm missing, including that UK TOMMYKNOCKERS!


I'll keep an eye out for you, as they pop up every now and then here... Hardest part will be finding a Fine copy.

[Merlin1958]

Great new additions, Tim!!!!!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Shannon]

Finally finished reading Ben Staad's collection thread. Yay! PM sent.

[Ben Staad]

Continuing to fill in the blanks in my collection. I was really glad to get this from a very good friend and it is in great condition. Now I can take my BCE copy of the shelf and replace it with a real one!!!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Firestarter.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Signed Dan Simmons: :cool:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/BlackHills.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/BlackHillsSig.jpg

[Ric]

Great Firestarter Ben, congrats!!

[Dolso]

Continuing to fill in the blanks in my collection. I was really glad to get this from a very good friend and it is in great condition. Now I can take my BCE copy of the shelf and replace it with a real one!!!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Firestarter.jpg

Hey !!! NICE book! (It's not wet is it??)

Seriously though - VERY nice collection!!

[Ben Staad]

Continuing to fill in the blanks in my collection. I was really glad to get this from a very good friend and it is in great condition. Now I can take my BCE copy of the shelf and replace it with a real one!!!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Firestarter.jpg

Hey !!! NICE book! (It's not wet is it??)

Seriously though - VERY nice collection!!

Seeing as how you treat Firestarter cases (for Merlin) why are you asking if this is wet? I will say this one time and one time only...Stay the hell away from my Firestarter!!!! LOL and J/K

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice Firestarter Ben! But why didn't you just do what I did and buy it the day it was released? Ah, there I go again forgetting that I'm old! Well, not that old...

[Ben Staad]

Nice Firestarter Ben! But why didn't you just do what I did and buy it the day it was released? Ah, there I go again forgetting that I'm old! Well, not that old...

Well a really wanted to but my mom wouldn't take me to the store...Ohh and I couldn't read yet :) you old fart!!!! LOL and J/K

[Shannon]

lol @ "Ohh and I couldn't read yet you old fart!!!!"

Firestarter is one of those books with a lot of different covers. Different backgrounds, different fire color, eye color, title location. Love it.

Isn't Firestarter just Carrie with fire? Haven't read it ... Seen the movie a long time ago but don't remember.

[jhanic]

Shannon, that's one you've GOT to read. It's a lot more than "Carrie with fire."

John

[Ben Staad]

Shannon, that's one you've GOT to read. It's a lot more than "Carrie with fire."

John

I completely agree that it is a must read. As in a lot of cases the movie does not do the book justice IMHO.

[Randall Flagg]

Nice Dan Simmons book.:P

[Merlin1958]

Congrats on the "Firestarter"!!!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Ben Staad]

Nice Dan Simmons book.:P


Congrats on the "Firestarter"!!!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks for the compliments!!!

[Cook]

Ben,
Real nice Fire-starter, very pristine.
One of my favorite US covers.
Congrats

[Patrick]

I've enjoyed looking through your thread, Tim. You've really put together a nice collection in what appears to be a short period of time. Don't forget to keep us updated on those unfinished DT tattoos.

[Ben Staad]

I've enjoyed looking through your thread, Tim. You've really put together a nice collection in what appears to be a short period of time. Don't forget to keep us updated on those unfinished DT tattoos.

Thanks man I appreciate the compliment. If you didn't see the completed Shardik it's here: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1964-Dark-Tower-Tattoos/page58 and is about 13 posts or so down.

[Patrick]

I've enjoyed looking through your thread, Tim. You've really put together a nice collection in what appears to be a short period of time. Don't forget to keep us updated on those unfinished DT tattoos.

Thanks man I appreciate the compliment. If you didn't see the completed Shardik it's here: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1964-Dark-Tower-Tattoos/page58 and is about 13 posts or so down.

Wow! Shardik turned out great! (as did the others)

[Ben Staad]

I've enjoyed looking through your thread, Tim. You've really put together a nice collection in what appears to be a short period of time. Don't forget to keep us updated on those unfinished DT tattoos.

Thanks man I appreciate the compliment. If you didn't see the completed Shardik it's here: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1964-Dark-Tower-Tattoos/page58 and is about 13 posts or so down.

Wow! Shardik turned out great! (as did the others)

Thanks Patrick...When are you getting yours? J/K

[Ben Staad]

Here are a few new additions. I went outside of my collecting goals again but I've been staring at this copy of Desperation for so long I finally had to buy one!

Desperation Gift Edition. BTW this was one beautiful book from the slipcase to the paper it is just awesome.

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/DesperationGiftEdition.jpg

Tales by Moonlight w/Intro by SK. This book was in great shape and it was cheap.

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TalesbyMoonlight.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TalesbyMoonlightIntro.jpg

[Shannon]

Really like that edition of Desperation. :)

[Jimimck]

Desperation was the first Gift edition I purchased. I think it's awesome. You'll love it.

[Ric]

Congrats. Desperation is to me the rare gift edition that is much nicer than its S/L counterpart.

[biomieg]

I absolutely love the cover art of the DESPERATION gift edition.

[Garrell]

Love it, was also my first gift edition.

[Patrick]

I've enjoyed looking through your thread, Tim. You've really put together a nice collection in what appears to be a short period of time. Don't forget to keep us updated on those unfinished DT tattoos.

Thanks man I appreciate the compliment. If you didn't see the completed Shardik it's here: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1964-Dark-Tower-Tattoos/page58 and is about 13 posts or so down.

Wow! Shardik turned out great! (as did the others)

Thanks Patrick...When are you getting yours? J/K
I plan to live vicariously through you. :D


Congrats on the DESPERATION Gift Edition. Based on all the comments, maybe I should put this one on my radar (not Shardik's radar).

[Ben Staad]

Shock Rock 1 (and 2 was included) all for the princely sum of under $3.00!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/ShockRock1and2.jpg

El Dia De Los Muertos by Brian A. Hopkins Signed and numbered:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/BrianHopkins.jpg

Signature Page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/BrianHopkinsSnN.jpg

[Jimimck]

$3 for Shock Rock????? Nice Pick Up!

Gotta get me one of those. I'm a big Alice fan as well....

[Ben Staad]

$3 for Shock Rock????? Nice Pick Up!

Gotta get me one of those. I'm a big Alice fan as well....

Thanks! I thought it was a good deal too. The cheapest I remember seeing this in this kind of condition was $20 although I'm sure there are other deals out there.

[Merlin1958]

$3 for Shock Rock????? Nice Pick Up!

Gotta get me one of those. I'm a big Alice fan as well....

Thanks! I thought it was a good deal too. The cheapest I remember seeing this in this kind of condition was $20 although I'm sure there are other deals out there.

Nice Pick-Up!!!!!

[Garrell]

NIce grabs:)

[Shannon]

Hey Mr. Staad, PM me your address, I have a small present for you. :)

Shannon

[Jimimck]

Is Shannon farting in paper bags again?

[iowabob]

Is Shannon farting in paper bags again?
If he is, let's just hope it didn't have a lump in it...

[Ben Staad]

Is Shannon farting in paper bags again?
If he is, let's just hope it didn't have a lump in it...

Damn you guys are good. To ease the tension(me giggling) I will share what Shannon sent me:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/FartBag.jpg

Enjoy and let me know if anyone would like me to forward this on to them! Thanks Shannon :)

[Jimimck]

:lol1:

[Ben Staad]

I finally picked up that elusive VG copy of Night Shift I've been looking for to compliment my case from Dolso:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/PA180057.jpg

:cry: LOL!

[Shannon]

lol I somehow missed the whole Shannon farting in a fart bag posts until now.

LOL you ROCK that elusive VG copy of Night Shift!

[Merlin1958]

I finally picked up that elusive VG copy of Night Shift I've been looking for to compliment my case from Dolso:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/PA180057.jpg

:cry: LOL!

Dammit, Tim!!!! You almost make me feel bad enough to send you my "Night Shift" for that awesome case and art. Alas, almost is only good with hand grenades!!!!

:cool:

[Ben Staad]

Dammit, Tim!!!! You almost make me feel bad enough to send you my "Night Shift" for that awesome case and art. Alas, almost is only good with hand grenades!!!!

:cool:

Tim? Who is this Tim character? He sounds like a real dumb ass...Just so we are clear I'm The Stranger! BTW Mr. Steinbrenner don't feel bad for me because that awesome case even makes my PB look good. Once I've finished my work in Lago maybe I'll begin the hunt again for a proper copy of Night Shift.

[Merlin1958]

Dammit, Tim!!!! You almost make me feel bad enough to send you my "Night Shift" for that awesome case and art. Alas, almost is only good with hand grenades!!!!

:cool:

Tim? Who is this Tim character? He sounds like a real dumb ass...Just so we are clear I'm The Stranger! BTW Mr. Steinbrenner don't feel bad for me because that awesome case even makes my PB look good. Once I've finished my work in Lago maybe I'll begin the hunt again for a proper copy of Night Shift.

Sorry, Mr. Stranger no disrespect intended. Just don't come to AZ looking for justice!!!! LOL

Remember, "Dyin' ain't much of a livin', boy"!!!! LOL


:shoot:

[Ben Staad]

It's been awhile so here is my latest SK purchases. Nothing crazy here but I sure love having a signed book now.

Trade of 11/22/63

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Trade111163.jpg

Trade of 11/22/63 signed in Sarasota

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/SKSig-1.jpg

[Ben Staad]

This is a pair of signed and doodled (remarqued) on books from Ronald Kelly. The drawings were an unexpected surprise and look excellent. Thanks to a certain member here who inadvertently turned me on to Ronald Kelly's work. Thanks. (Sorry about the terrifyingly bad camera work):

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/RKellyBooks.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Fearremarque.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/UMremarque.jpg

[Ben Staad]

And last but not least:

Ex-Patriots by Peter Clines. Peter also included a few printed pages of a manuscript he had writing back in college. Pretty cool in my book!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/ExPatriots.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Expatsig.jpg

Multiplex Fandandgo by Weston Ochse. I ordered this book awhile back from Dark Regions and promptly forgot about it. When it arrrived I was surprised by how well it was put together and thought I would share it here. I especially liked the foil stamping on the cover...very nice.

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Multiplex.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/MultiplexSigPage.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/MultiplexFoilStamp.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Awesome, Tim!!!!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Ben Staad]

Thank you very much! :)

[carlosdetweiller]

I like those drawings Kelly did a lot. Congratulations!

[Ben Staad]

I like those drawings Kelly did a lot. Congratulations!

Thanks. That means alot coming from you!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice stuff. I love that movie theater marquee dust jacket artwork.

[Shannon]

Nice new additions. :) Is the dustjacket for the trade edition of 11/22/63 the same die-cut-type cover as the signed, where it opens up to reveal the boards with the Lee Harvey Oswald face photo?

[Brice]

i like the kelly drawings a lot too. I was recently turned on to his writing myself by someone here. I've only read one of his books so far, but i really enjoyed it.

[Ben Staad]

Nice new additions. :) Is the dustjacket for the trade edition of 11/22/63 the same die-cut-type cover as the signed, where it opens up to reveal the boards with the Lee Harvey Oswald face photo?

Thanks! And no it does not :(


i like the kelly drawings a lot too. I was recently turned on to his writing myself by someone here. I've only read one of his books so far, but i really enjoyed it.

Thanks Mr. Brice. If you haven't read After the Burn you should check it out. I think it's great. It's a collection of end of the world stories which I'm always a sucker for.

[Brice]

Nice new additions. :) Is the dustjacket for the trade edition of 11/22/63 the same die-cut-type cover as the signed, where it opens up to reveal the boards with the Lee Harvey Oswald face photo?

Thanks! And no it does not :(


i like the kelly drawings a lot too. I was recently turned on to his writing myself by someone here. I've only read one of his books so far, but i really enjoyed it.

Thanks Mr. Brice. If you haven't read After the Burn you should check it out. I think it's great. It's a collection of end of the world stories which I'm always a sucker for.

Thank you, Mr. Dong! :lol: I can't buy anymore books for me until after christmas, but i'll have to remember to look for it. I've also been wanting to read that Ochse book.

[Merlin1958]

:emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu:

Approves!!!!



:tongue1:

[Ben Staad]

This is not technically from my collection...

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/DTBox.jpg

It's a jewelry box I bought for my wife around 4 years ago. I'm guessing this came from cafe press but I honestly don't remember.

P.S. As usual my picture taking skills are very poor. So sorry folks.

[Shannon]

That's great! I haven't seen that before.

[Ben Staad]

Thanks Shannon.

[Ben Staad]

Just received these back from the framers:

Phil Hale and SK signed print:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/InsomniaPrint.jpg

Close up of SK signature:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/InsomniaPrintSKSig.jpg

My wife picked the frames and mattes without me being present and I was surprised how much the above frame looks like another members here. If I remember correctly I think Tom framed his with a gray(ish) color as well.

Here is a Glen Chadbourne "spooky" family portrait:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/GCFamilyPortrait.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice stuff. Your wife has good taste.

[Ben Staad]

Nice stuff. Your wife has good taste.

I'm sure she did a much better job then I would have done. I will pass on the compliment. Thanks!

[Merlin1958]

NICE!!!!

Ill second the "Good taste" remark!!!!!


:clap:

[Shannon]

I like the GC painting. I was going to get one but passed. Maybe next year. How big is the image (not including the frame)?

[Ben Staad]

I like the GC painting. I was going to get one but passed. Maybe next year. How big is the image (not including the frame)?

Without breaking out the tape measure I believe it's 11"x17". He did a really great job with this and I thought it was money well spent.

[Ricky]

Congrats, Tim! I really like the portrait.

[Ben Staad]

Here is a book for the Neil Gaiman fans out there:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/NGLittleBook.jpg

Signature Page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/NGLittleBookSig.jpg

[Cook]

Hey Staad..
Somehow I missed the framed Insomnia drawing.
Looks great, congratulations.

[Ben Staad]

Congrats, Tim! I really like the portrait.


Hey Staad..
Somehow I miss the framed Insomnia drawing.
Looks great, congratulations.

Thanks guys! I have a feeling that if the construction industry stays stable... 2012 will be a good SK collecting year for me.

[Ben Staad]

Once again my photography skills are on display here...sorry.

World in Red by John Gorumba

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/WorldinRed.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/WorldinRedSig.jpg

Children of the New Disorder by Tim Lebbon and Lindy Moore (This is a short novella however the production is great)

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/ChildrenoftheNewDisorder.jpg

Foil Stamping (with extra flash)

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/CotNDFoil.jpg

End Papers

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/CotNDEnds.jpg

Sig Page

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/CotNDSigs.jpg

[Shannon]

I really like that Children Of The New Disorder S/L! It amazes me that people have the resources to collect other authors as well, lol.

[biomieg]

It amazes me that people have the resources to collect other authors as well, lol. Indeed. I do collect a few other authors but I only try to find their 1st editions. Limited editions and obscure work our mostly out of the question (although I do have a couple of Robert McCammon and Joe Hill signed editions but none of them were over $75).

Anyway, nice acquisitions, Tim! It's always refreshing to see nice non-King books!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice new books. If you want better pictures taken just send them to me and I'll shoot them for you. Might be a problem sending the books back but we'll work that out. I also collect other authors, 10 at last count.

[Tito_Villa]

Great artwork, i bet it will look grat on the wall!

[Brice]

Congratulations! I love the Children Of The New Disorder book myself. It is a strange little story too.


I really like that Children Of The New Disorder S/L! It amazes me that people have the resources to collect other authors as well, lol.

I don't. I do have a collection of non-king s/l books, but non-king sl = a whole lot less money most of the time. The bulk of my non-king stuff were bought from one member here in what ended up being unofficial "lots" where i paid in installments.

[Ben Staad]

Thanks on the compliments guys. My collecting is pretty much limited to whatever grabs my fancy. I should focus more on SK but I lose my focus because so many of the SK pieces I want are out of my reach. On the flip side maybe if I didn't buy items outside the SK universe maybe I could afford those more expensive King titles. :tongue:

[The Library Policeman]

You have a great collection there, Tim. I collect a few other authors outwith King too. Stephen King is the wallet emptier though. By far!!!

[Ben Staad]

Relocated my SK book shelf to a more sterile part of the house (away from the dogs and considerably less dust), hung my Insomnia print, and rearranged the collection:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Bookshelf.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/bookshelf2.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/bookshelf3.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Very nice. Keeping away from Cujo is a good idea

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

Looks great.

[Ben Staad]

Well after looking at the above photos I now know what I must do...I absolutely need to find a replacement for my library book edition of Cujo! That ugly library sticker is really grating on my nerves.

P.S. Thanks for the compliments Ralph and Jerome. :emot-cthulhu:

[Shannon]

Looks good, friend! :)

I have mutiples of the damn pop-up book also. Without trying, I somehow ended up with five of them, lol

[Ben Staad]

Looks good, friend! :)

I have mutiples of the damn pop-up book also. Without trying, I somehow ended up with five of them, lol

LOL! I actually like the pop-up book and so does my daughter. It was her first introduction to Mr. Kings writing. I also somehow managed to acquire three copies of Four Past Midnight. I'm not sure how or when that happened but I only realized it yesterday after I moved my collection. Makes me wonder how many multiples the Über collectors on this site may have stashed away in the dark recesses of their collections.

[Cook]

Ben Staad,
That's quite a healthy collection.
Your rearrangement looks great.

[Merlin1958]

I bring forth a "Glorious Beacon of Light" to your newly relocated collection, Tim!!!!


I give it 5 of 5 Cthulu's!!!!

:emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu:

[biomieg]

Looking good, Tim! We live in a small apartment and most of our books are in the living room, but as soon as we buy a house and I get to have a 'Men Cave' I'll probably move my King books over there.

[Jimimck]

Collection is looking great. Your book case reminds me of mine.

[Ben Staad]

Thanks again guys. And thanks for the Lovecraftian rating Mr. Merlin!

[Ben Staad]

Stephen King related:

Fantasy Review, Vol. 9, No. 1, Whole #87, January 1986. Includes “Stephen King: Surviving the Ride” by Clive Barker.

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/FantasyReview.jpg

[Ben Staad]

I just received my "IT" gift edition back from the very talented artist Erin Wells. I have to say that after doing a solid for a buddy here on the site, they returned the favor and hooked me up with this remarque from Erin. I can't thank this person enough, as the drawing is awesome. So to "you know who" and Erin, THANKS.

"IT" 25th Anniversary Gift Edition

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/IT.jpg

Drawing

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/ITRemarque.jpg

Drawing Close-Up

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/ITRemarqueCloseup.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

That rocks!

Very nice

Ralph

[The Library Policeman]

That is fantastic!

[Cook]

Very nice Remarque,
Congrats!

[Shannon]

Hello again, love the remarque (again). Wanted to comment on your Fantasy Review. I see you collect magazines with articles from and/or about Stephen King in them. I do to. I'm not saying much, but if I were allowing myself to purchase anything from the Unveiling, I would have a very large amount of choices available.

Just sayin' ... ;)

[Tito_Villa]

Grat remarque, what a fantastic artist!

[Stockerlone]

Mindblowing Remarque !!!

[bdwyer19]

That is amazing!! Sounds like she was great to work with too, which is really good to hear.

[becca69]

That's wonderful. I'm going to send my copy to her also. Wasn't sure what I wanted but now I want Pennywise!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Tim!!! That's a Remarkable Remarque!!! Erin out did herself!!!!


FWIW, She is a real "peach" to deal with. Very accessible and reasonably priced!!


http://www.rowanstudio.biz/index.html

[Ben Staad]

Thanks everyone! To say the least I was thrilled with the remarque. Erin was a joy and like I said she kept me well up to date on the whole process.

[Ben Staad]

Not as exciting as a wonderful drawing by Erin Wells however I like these just fine:

Thinner (replacing a ratty book club copy!):

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Thinner.jpg

&

Cujo (replacing a library copy)

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/Cujo.jpg

BTW. This was my first transaction through Betts and it couldn't have went any smoother! Thanks, David.

Edit: As usual the photo quality is stunningly bad...sorry.

[Merlin1958]

Awesome, Tim!!! Congrats!!!


:emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu:

[The Library Policeman]

Very nice. Congratulations, Tim.

[Garrell]

Nice Stuff:rock:

[biomieg]

They look like awesome copies. I always thought that I could live with the poor copies I got from 2nd hand bookstores and eBay when I didn't know squat about 1st editions and DJ condition.... but in the end I could not. So over the past few years I upgraded more than 50% of my trade editions and although it cost me a lot of money, I'm sooo happy that I did that. You will be, too.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

CUJO is one of my favorite King novels. I never had to upgrade my dust jackets, I just bought the books off the racks as they were published. Of course that makes me seem old; the truth is I was buying books when I was VERY young!

[Cook]

Nice Ben,
It's really surprising how hard it is to find "nice" copies of Thinner & Cujo.
It took me 3 tries to get a nice Cujo & I'm still looking for a (very fine, mint, as new) Thinner.
Congrats

[biomieg]

I just got a pristine copy of Thinner this week, Richard. It literally looks like new. So they are out there but I agree they are hard to find!

[Ben Staad]

Thanks guys. I was really pleased with both of these items and the copy of Thinner is excellent. It has a little speckling but overall a great copy.

[Ben Staad]

Oy made by Alex McVey:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/OyfromAlexMcvey.jpg

#47

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Oy is probably my favorite character in the whole Dark Tower saga.

R.I.P.

[bdwyer19]

Great acquisition! Alex really does some great work.

[Shannon]

Hey, we each have a Skollopadda ... Skalopiedia ... Skolopdiah ... ... ... Turtle! :)

[Ben Staad]

Hey, we each have a Skollopadda ... Skalopiedia ... Skolopdiah ... ... ... Turtle! :)

Yesss....we....do....now PP me enough money to buy a Gunslinger 1st 1st.....Now!

[Shannon]

Nope, Turtle Powers cancel each other out. Sorry

[olverts]

Sköldpadda is actually the Swedish name for Turtle :)

[Merlin1958]

Sköldpadda is actually the Swedish name for Turtle :)

Hey Thanks! Didn't know that, but suspected it.

:thumbsup:

Edit: Do they really call a 1/4 pounder at McDonalds a "Royale"? Can you get a glass of beer at Mickey D's? LOL

[Shannon]

Interesting websites I found about McDonald's food from around the world:

http://foodnetworkhumor.com/2009/07/mcdonalds-menu-items-from-around-the-world-40-pics/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_availability_of_McDonald's_products

[Niels]

Sköldpadda is actually the Swedish name for Turtle :)

It even looks like the dutch "Schildpad", which means something like "Shielded Toad" and is that damn Turtle again.

[Ben Staad]

Thanks to Cook I now have a fantastic copy of "IT"

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/IT-1.jpg

This replaces a decent copy I had with a loose spine, discolored pages, etc...

[Ben Staad]

The Woman by Jack Ketchum:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TheWoman.jpg

Sig Page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TheWomanSigPage-1.jpg

[Ben Staad]

This is one I've been waiting on for quite awhile:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TWG.jpg

Sig Page:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TWGSigPage.jpg

[AKC]

Dude, keep 'em coming! Awesome additions!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Tim!!!!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Excellent!! Congrats Tim.

[Tito_Villa]

Wow nice copy of IT, would love one of those!

[Ben Staad]

Nothing wild here but I'm happy to add this to my collection.

TWTTK:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TWTTK.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TWTTK2.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Very rare and highly collectable...

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TCaC.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TCaCSig.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Nothing wild here but I'm happy to add this to my collection.

TWTTK:

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TWTTK.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/TWTTK2.jpg

Very nice, Tim!!! As far as the other item........well all the "cool" people have one!!!!! LOL

I mean c'mon, a Tom Cranham collectible???? No Brainer!!!!!

:rolleyes1:

[Shannon]

You're not excited about reading the new DT story!? Craziness! :)

[Tito_Villa]

Highly colectable .... lol thanks for the kinds words, i appreciate it!

And congrats for the DT A/E, can't wait to read the story!

[Ben Staad]

You're not excited about reading the new DT story!? Craziness! :)

You've caught me there. I am very excited to read this book. On a side note the dust jacket of this book did "stick" ever so slightly to the end-papers which resulted in some very minor damage to both items. I don't recall who had this issue in the TWTTK thread but his/hers wasn't an isolated incident.

Anyone have any suggestion why this would happen?

[harrison ryan]

You're not excited about reading the new DT story!? Craziness! :)

You've caught me there. I am very excited to read this book. On a side note the dust jacket of this book did "stick" ever so slightly to the end-papers which resulted in some very minor damage to both items. I don't recall who had this issue in the TWTTK thread but his/hers wasn't an isolated incident.

Anyone have any suggestion why this would happen?

Bdwyer19 had a similar issue. He sent his back to Karen for a replacement. If anyone has a similar issue and can't get theirs replaced, read it, enjoy it, and then sell it to me! I'm dying to read this!

#dirtyscavenger

[bdwyer19]

Yep... it was mine. There was stickiness to both the front and back, where the dustjacket stuck to the inside cover. When I tried to remove the dj, some of the greeen from the book's edges ended up on the dustjacket, leaving several white spots on the book's inside cover.

Sorry that it happened to your copy too. But... I shipped the book back to Grant, Karen got it the other day, and already sent out a replacement copy yesterday! So, if you wanted to do the same, they are obviously more than accomodating.

[Ben Staad]

You're not excited about reading the new DT story!? Craziness! :)

You've caught me there. I am very excited to read this book. On a side note the dust jacket of this book did "stick" ever so slightly to the end-papers which resulted in some very minor damage to both items. I don't recall who had this issue in the TWTTK thread but his/hers wasn't an isolated incident.

Anyone have any suggestion why this would happen?

It was bdwyer19.


Yep... it was mine. There was stickiness to both the front and back, where the dustjack stuck to the inside cover. When I tried to remove the dj, some of the greeen from the book's edges ended up on the dustjacket, leaving several white spots on the book's inside cover.

Sorry that it happened to your copy too. But... I shipped the book back to Grant, Karen got it the other day, and already sent out a replacement copy yesterday! So, if you wanted to do the same, they are obviously more than accomodating.

It was such minor (very minor) damage that I'm not going to sweat it. I just thought it was odd and the damage could have been worse If I hadn't been very gentle in removing the DJ. I was cautious specifically because of your post bdwyer19. Thanks.