Book Collection: The Library Policeman

[The Library Policeman]

Hi everyone. Been visiting the forums for a good while now and I post quite regularly so I thought it was maybe time to start my own collection thread. This site is wonderful, as are the people who post on it and I really enjoy seeing everyones collections. Also, the info you pick up in Calvin's Corner is priceless at times, so anyone who browses the forum and hasn't joined up, I urge you to do so. If you are obssessed by, love, or even like Stephen King's work then this is the place to be!

As for me, I have been reading Stephen King books for almost 30 years now and collecting his work (to one degree or another) for around 25 years. I will go into more detail on my collection (in its various guises) as I go along, so here goes.

[The Library Policeman]

The first book I will be sharing was the book that kinda got me started on collecting King. By 1986 I had read a few King books, 'Salem's Lot, The Shining etc. 1986 was also the year of my 18th birthday and one of the gifts my Mother (bless her heart) got me was this:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/ITPB.jpg


I loved the fact that it was a special edition, had a short message by King inside, and featured a facsimile signature by King! (ah, the good old days when I was delighted by a facsimile sig).

Any way, after I received this book, I started to collect other King titles, mostly paperbacks, which have unfortunately gone now, but I am so happy that I have managed to hold on to this one for just over 25 years now. So thanks Mum, you indirectly have cost me a small fortune in my later life!

[The Library Policeman]

A few more editions of IT I have aquired over the years.

US 1st/1st

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/IT.jpg


Cemetery Dance Ltd and Gift Editions

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/ITS.jpg

This one below, I absolutely love. It's only a book club edition, but has been signed by the man himself and I love having it in my collection.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/ITBC.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/ITSIG.jpg

IT S/L #355 signature page.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/AA.jpg


So, that's my IT's. From the 1st one I owned to the beautiful Cemetery Dance editions which are the last ones I got, 25 years later.

[olverts]

Very nice IT collection Alan !
Looking forward to see the rest of your collection .

[The Library Policeman]

Here is the bookcase where I keep my Stephen King trade hardcovers. Sorry the pictures aren't the best. I got my brother to take the pictures of my other bookcase, where I keep my Ltd editions, and those pics are much better. Will post those later. In the meantime, I collect a mixture of UK and US Hardbacks. Nearly all are 1st editions, barring a few exceptions.

Full Bookcase:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/CCC.jpg



Shelf 1.

The US copies of 'Salem's Lot, The Shining and The Stand are 1st/1st's. The US Carrie and Nightshift are book club editions (place holders until I get the real deal).

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/CC.jpg

3helf 2.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/C.jpg


Shelf 3.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/DDD.jpg

Shelf 4.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/B.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks Hannes! Been meaning to start a collection thread for a while but never quite got round to it.

[Tito_Villa]

Wow great stuff, i love that signed UK IT, what a great book!

[The Library Policeman]

Got a new bookcase for Christmas, specifically for my more valuable King books. Don't have them in any particular order or anything, just put them in there!

Full Bookcase (doors closed).

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/books.jpg

Full Bookcase (doors open).

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/books1.jpg

Top Shelf:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/books6.jpg

Next 2 Shelves

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/books5.jpg


Next 2 Shelves:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/books3.jpg


Bottom Shelf: (incorporating the 2nd bottom shelf again! lol)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/books4.jpg


And there we have it. The 2 King bookcases I have at home.

More pics of individual books etc to follow.

[Ben Staad]

Great collection! Keep the photos coming.

[The Library Policeman]

Thank you, Tom. Not the most precious book I own, but a personal favourite!

[The Library Policeman]

Thank you, Mr Staad!

[The Library Policeman]

My Dad, asking "What is it with this Stephen King guy any way?"
Lol

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/books7.jpg

[needfulthings]

Glad to see you managed to snag one of the Bag of Bones promo phonograph press kiits. Did you get it there in the U.K.?

[jhanic]

You have lots of really nice items there, Alan. Congratulations!

John

[Garrell]

Beautiful collection!!!!!!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Glad to see you managed to snag one of the Bag of Bones promo phonograph press kiits. Did you get it there in the U.K.?

Thank you. No I had to get it from ebay and shipped over from the states. Wonderful item though. Really love it!!!

[The Library Policeman]

You have lots of really nice items there, Alan. Congratulations!

John

Thank you, John!

[The Library Policeman]

Beautiful collection!!!!!!!!

Thank you very much kind sir!

[Merlin1958]

Awesome Collection, Alan!!! Can't wait to see more!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Awesome Collection, Alan!!! Can't wait to see more!!!

Thanks Bill. Note the 5th shelf down. "Our" copy of the S/L 11-22-63 :nana:

[Merlin1958]

Awesome Collection, Alan!!! Can't wait to see more!!!

Thanks Bill. Note the 5th shelf down. "Our" copy of the S/L 11-22-63 :nana:

LOL Touche'!!!! LOL

[needfulthings]

I hope the DVDs are region free so you can enjoy them. Any clue if & when Bag of Bones will air in the U.K. or will it only be released on DVD?

[Garrell]

Hoping someday to have what you got, so nice been shaking my head all night! Goal is US 1st/1st (missing 3), and already working on my homelands' 1st/1st:) BTW my relatives live in Perth. Grandparents from Edinburgh like me ( they have passed years ago.) Go Man City:)....maybe next time.

[Cook]

Mr. G ...
What an absolutely amazing beautiful collection.
Well done... Your new bookcase adds a real classy look to the masterpiece.
Congratulations !!

[needfulthings]

Your Dark Dreamers did you manage to get one with both signature pages also I see a U.K. Rage (Hopefully a first) peeking out how are the pages holding up MR RABBIT Trick seems to think that all the 1st of this books pages have turned yellow?

[Tito_Villa]

Wow again, that second bookcase is filled with so many goodies ... do you have a favourite S/L Alan?

[biomieg]

Awesome collection, Alan. I don't collect S/Ls but I have a secret longing for a couple of the older ones and you have them all. Very nice!

[skyofcrack]

Simply a wonderful collection!

[AKC]

Alan, absolutely SOLID COLLECTION..........

Appreciate you sharing!

What is your favourite piece? I too, am a BIG IT fan. I love the IT paperback!

Tim

[The Library Policeman]

I hope the DVDs are region free so you can enjoy them. Any clue if & when Bag of Bones will air in the U.K. or will it only be released on DVD?

I have a multi region DVD player at home. Bought a few region 1 disks over the years and been able to watch them. Sorry, I haven't heard if it will be on TV in the UK. Normally one of the satellite channels such as SY-FY tend to show these things.

[The Library Policeman]

Hoping someday to have what you got, so nice been shaking my head all night! Goal is US 1st/1st (missing 3), and already working on my homelands' 1st/1st:) BTW my relatives live in Perth. Grandparents from Edinburgh like me ( they have passed years ago.) Go Man City:)....maybe next time.

Thanks my friend. Hope you get your missing 3 1sts soon. Although the fun of collecting is hunting them down, right? I live about 9 miles outside Glasgow and about 30 miles from Edinburgh. English football is far superior to our Scottish game, unfortunately! Do you live in America now?

[The Library Policeman]

Mr. G ...
What an absolutely amazing beautiful collection.
Well done... Your new bookcase adds a real classy look to the masterpiece.
Congratulations !!

Thank you! I was asked what I'd like for Christmas so I chose a new bookcase right away lol.

[The Library Policeman]

Your Dark Dreamers did you manage to get one with both signature pages also I see a U.K. Rage (Hopefully a first) peeking out how are the pages holding up MR RABBIT Trick seems to think that all the 1st of this books pages have turned yellow?

Yeah, I managed to get one with both sig sheets. I collect James Herbert too so was delighted that his signature was in there too. My UK Rage is a first, the cover and spine are almost perfect but the page edges are indeed yellow! Mr RT could well be right!

[The Library Policeman]

Wow again, that second bookcase is filled with so many goodies ... do you have a favourite S/L Alan?

Thanks Tom. I have soft spot for Buick 8, but I think that's because it was the first S/L I ever owned. I think The Regulators is my favourite though. Love the design and the idea of the cheques etc. I got mine from David at Betts and it felt a bit like Christmas day opening the box when it arrived!!

[The Library Policeman]

Awesome collection, Alan. I don't collect S/Ls but I have a secret longing for a couple of the older ones and you have them all. Very nice!

Thank you very much Michael. Of the early S/L's I really like Firestarter. One of the best covers/art on any King book in my humble opinion!

[The Library Policeman]

Simply a wonderful collection!

Thank you so much, my friend.

[The Library Policeman]

Alan, absolutely SOLID COLLECTION..........

Appreciate you sharing!

What is your favourite piece? I too, am a BIG IT fan. I love the IT paperback!

Tim

Thanks Tim! Like many King fans I would say IT is definitely in my all time top 5. I love the fact I still have the 1986 paperback!

[jhanic]

There were only 1000 copies of that IT Special Collectors Edition paperback printed, so it's relatively scarce. I like my copy too.

John

[needfulthings]

Being a James Herbert fan I assume you have the Stephen Jones's JAMES HERBERT BY HORROR HAUNTED with an introduction by STEPHEN KING? My understanding is that there are 2,000 copys of the IT paperback.

[Jimimck]

Awesome looking collection!
I love the idea of splitting up the books in to two different cases. It might be the solution I've been looking for (although I don't have as many awesome S/L or Gift editions to fill another case up just yet)

[carlosdetweiller]

I bought my copy of the UK IT Special Collectors Edition in 2001 from Grover DeLuca (Best Condition Books) in Atlanta. He's usually got his facts straight and my notes on the book say that there were "only" 50,000 done. So our numbers are all over the place on this, aren't they?

[needfulthings]

Alan Did you ever deal with Andromeda bookstore in Birmingham? They were my source for U.K. books when I was collecting Movie & T,V. tie-in books & then started getting my Stephen King books from them it was in one of their catalogs that had a listings for the Richard Bachman books and they stated that they felt that this was Stephen King writing under another name. This was long before the news broke.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Very nice collection. I am envious of more then a few of your books!

[herbertwest]

I hope the DVDs are region free so you can enjoy them. Any clue if & when Bag of Bones will air in the U.K. or will it only be released on DVD?

The DVD are region free. Regarding the UK, at the time of the US broadcast, i asked my contact that said that nothing was sold to the UK yet. That was a month ago.
I am confident that there will be AT LEAST a region 2 DVD..

[herbertwest]

Hoping someday to have what you got, so nice been shaking my head all night! Goal is US 1st/1st (missing 3), and already working on my homelands' 1st/1st:) BTW my relatives live in Perth. Grandparents from Edinburgh like me ( they have passed years ago.) Go Man City:)....maybe next time.

Thanks my friend. Hope you get your missing 3 1sts soon. Although the fun of collecting is hunting them down, right? I live about 9 miles outside Glasgow and about 30 miles from Edinburgh. English football is far superior to our Scottish game, unfortunately! Do you live in America now?

May i ask what town next to Glasgow? My girlfriend is from Ashgill (next to Hamilton).

[jhanic]

I bought my copy of the UK IT Special Collectors Edition in 2001 from Grover DeLuca (Best Condition Books) in Atlanta. He's usually got his facts straight and my notes on the book say that there were "only" 50,000 done. So our numbers are all over the place on this, aren't they?

I agree. I don't remember where I got the 2000 number (I thought it was in the book, but it isn't). They seem pretty scarce, though.

John

[biomieg]

I agree. I don't remember where I got the 2000 number (I thought it was in the book, but it isn't). They seem pretty scarce, though.

John

I thought so too and looked it up yesterday when I read this. But the book doesn't state anything about limitation/print run.

[The Library Policeman]

Being a James Herbert fan I assume you have the Stephen Jones's JAMES HERBERT BY HORROR HAUNTED with an introduction by STEPHEN KING? My understanding is that there are 2,000 copys of the IT paperback.

Yes. I have a nice copy of By Horror Haunted which has been signed by James Herbert. Unfortunately not signed by King though.

[The Library Policeman]

Awesome looking collection!
I love the idea of splitting up the books in to two different cases. It might be the solution I've been looking for (although I don't have as many awesome S/L or Gift editions to fill another case up just yet)

Thank you! I just thought I'd keep all the Ltd/Gift editions together. I keep my trade bookcase in the bedroom and my Ltd bookcase in the living room. My wife didn't even complain too much!!

[The Library Policeman]

Alan Did you ever deal with Andromeda bookstore in Birmingham? They were my source for U.K. books when I was collecting Movie & T,V. tie-in books & then started getting my Stephen King books from them it was in one of their catalogs that had a listings for the Richard Bachman books and they stated that they felt that this was Stephen King writing under another name. This was long before the news broke.

I can't recall ever buying from them. They sound as if they knew their stuff though!

[The Library Policeman]

Very nice collection. I am envious of more then a few of your books!

Thank you very much.

[The Library Policeman]

May i ask what town next to Glasgow? My girlfriend is from Ashgill (next to Hamilton).

Ha! Small world. I am from and still reside in Coatbridge, just a few miles outside Hamilton. My brother and his family actually live in Hamilton just now.

[The Library Policeman]

I bought my copy of the UK IT Special Collectors Edition in 2001 from Grover DeLuca (Best Condition Books) in Atlanta. He's usually got his facts straight and my notes on the book say that there were "only" 50,000 done. So our numbers are all over the place on this, aren't they?

Carlos, since I got my copy in the year of publication I would be willing to trade with you for a S/L Gunslinger. :ninja:

[The Library Policeman]

I've always really liked this book. Probably because it contains four of the early novels, which I love. The fact it's signed is also pretty cool.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/omnisig.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/omni.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

That's great. I don't believe there are very many of those signed out there.

[Stockerlone]

Awesome collection !!!

[carlosdetweiller]

I bought my copy of the UK IT Special Collectors Edition in 2001 from Grover DeLuca (Best Condition Books) in Atlanta. He's usually got his facts straight and my notes on the book say that there were "only" 50,000 done. So our numbers are all over the place on this, aren't they?

Carlos, since I got my copy in the year of publication I would be willing to trade with you for a S/L Gunslinger. :ninja:

I'll have to get back to you later on that one.

The signed omnibus edition is pretty sweet!

[The Library Policeman]

That's great. I don't believe there are very many of those signed out there.

Thanks RF. Yeah, I haven't seen many of these signed.

[The Library Policeman]

Awesome collection !!!

Thank you!

[The Library Policeman]

I bought my copy of the UK IT Special Collectors Edition in 2001 from Grover DeLuca (Best Condition Books) in Atlanta. He's usually got his facts straight and my notes on the book say that there were "only" 50,000 done. So our numbers are all over the place on this, aren't they?

Carlos, since I got my copy in the year of publication I would be willing to trade with you for a S/L Gunslinger. :ninja:

I'll have to get back to you later on that one.

The signed omnibus edition is pretty sweet!

Hahaha. Thanks Bob!

[needfulthings]

Alan: Andy Richards (COLD TONNAGE U.K. Book dealer) Just listed a DARK DREAMERS one signed by 26 of the 28 for 175.00 GBP ($268.00).

[The Library Policeman]

Alan: Andy Richards (COLD TONNAGE U.K. Book dealer) Just listed a DARK DREAMERS one signed by 26 of the 28 for 175.00 GBP ($268.00).

Hi, yes I have dealt with Andy a few times over the years. Very courteous and professional to deal with. My copy is #136 and is signed by 26.

[The Library Policeman]

In my collection I have two books inscribed "To Al" (which some people occasionally call me) and although I never actually got Mr. King to personalise them to me specifically, I still think it's pretty cool to have them. I have seen a couple of "Allen's/Allan's" over the years, but never an "Alan", so "Al" will have to do for now.

Nightshift PB inscribed:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/nightcov.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/nightsig.jpg


The second inscribed book is Desperation, which I have as part of the Deperation/Regulators set with Keep You Up All Night Light and Wizard & Glass promo.

Desperation HB 1st inscribed:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/desp.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/despreglight.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/despreg.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/despsig.jpg

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I never saw that package in the stores. I like it!

[Merlin1958]

Great Acquisitions!!! This thread needs music though!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-gYOrU8bA&ob=av3e

[Jimimck]

I love Chevy Chase!

[The Library Policeman]

Great Acquisitions!!! This thread needs music though!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-gYOrU8bA&ob=av3e

LOL.

[Merlin1958]

Great Acquisitions!!! This thread needs music though!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-gYOrU8bA&ob=av3e

LOL.


Alan, you need a "Photo Oppurtunity"!!! LOL

And of course, I need a "Role Model"!!! LOL

However, I could call you "Betty" if you prefer????


:tongue1:

[Jimimck]

Diamonds on the back of my King books?

[The Library Policeman]

:YYY: Bill, from this day forward you shall be Merlin Garfunkel! :YYY:

[Merlin1958]

:YYY: Bill, from this day forward you shall be Merlin Garfunkel! :YYY:

LOL :tongue1: LOL

You "crack me up" LOL

[The Library Policeman]

Got a couple of these inserts which are signed(unfortunately not attatched to the magazines:

The Monkey & The Raft

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/gal4.jpg


The Monkey:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/gal.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/gal2.jpg


The Raft:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/gal1.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/gal3.jpg

[needfulthings]

Great you don't see many of those signed.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice, I never saw a picture of that RAFT insert before.

[The Library Policeman]

Cheers Guys. Wasn't there another one of these inserts? Can anyone clarify?

[jhanic]

The Monkey was an insert in the November, 1980 Gallery.

John

[needfulthings]

Yes their is also The Jaunt in Gallery Dec 1981 the booklet is larger then The Monkey & The Raft. It is 8" by 10" and inside that is another booklet called Gallery's Christmas love book 5 1/2"by 5".http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9088/img990.jpg

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/623/img991.jpg

But The Jaunt was originally in the June 1981 The Twilight Zone Magazine

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/6446/img992k.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Ah right. Thought there was another one. Thanks for the info.

[The Library Policeman]

Just got this today. Not expensive ($25) but I really like how it looks. It has nice grey/silver gilt page edges and a red sewn in ribbon bookmark. It really appeals to me for some reason.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/threenov.jpg

[AKC]

That is pretty cool looking....

[Garrell]

Where are you guys finding it for $25? I keep seeing it for $40+

[The Library Policeman]

You will get it directly from Barnes & Noble's website, Garrell. $25.

[Garrell]

You will get it directly from Barnes & Noble's website, Garrell. $25.

Thanks:)

[The Library Policeman]

I just checked their website and it has gone up to $39.95. WTF? It was $25 on there last week.

[Garrell]

Ugh:angry_002:

[needfulthings]

Looks to me that the book has damage was the shipping box in good shape when you got it? Maybe that was why you got it at a lower price.

[The Library Policeman]

It has bent corners, but the box was fine. It came in the shrinkwrap that way. Too much bother to ship it back etc. so just kept it. I can live with it at $25. :smile:

[Cook]

I think one is up for sale in the Haven Auction # 2 on this very site !!



The Monkey was an insert in the November, 1980 Gallery.

John

[Merlin1958]

I think one is up for sale in the Haven Auction # 2 on this very site !!



The Monkey was an insert in the November, 1980 Gallery.

John

Yes, and with some nice "freebie's" at the right price. I think the current bid is $35 or so.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?14315-2012-Fundraiser-Benefiting-The-Haven-Foundation-Auction-2-Gallery-Magazine

Apologize in advance Alan, for hijacking your thread. Feel free to return the favor. I obviously owe ya one!!! LOL

[The Library Policeman]

No problem, Bill. I'm more than willing to be hijacked for a good cause!!

[needfulthings]

Being a James Herbert fan I assume you have the Stephen Jones's JAMES HERBERT BY HORROR HAUNTED with an introduction by STEPHEN KING? My understanding is that there are 2,000 copys of the IT paperback.
Did you have this? If so check on the 2nd page in. Is there a James Herbert signature there? Mine has and I am not sure if it is real or printed.
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4150/img133ic.jpg Also has a 7 1/4 page Stephen King Introduction.

[The Library Policeman]

I have a signed copy. I'm pretty sure there isn't a facsimile sig in there so you must have a signed copy too!

[needfulthings]

I have a signed copy. I'm pretty sure there isn't a facsimile sig in there so you must have a signed copy too!

LOOK LIKE THIS.http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/4043/img134e.jpg

[Shannon]

Hello friend, finished your collection thread. Your bookshelves look great. I just filled up my third bookshelf and I'm trying to figure out what to do. Another bookshelf? How should I split up the books? Ugh! lol. Again, nice collection!

[The Library Policeman]

I have a signed copy. I'm pretty sure there isn't a facsimile sig in there so you must have a signed copy too!

LOOK LIKE THIS.http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/4043/img134e.jpg

That is definitely a signed copy you have there. And that is definitely Mr Herbert's signature and not a facsimile. That makes two of us. :)

[The Library Policeman]

Hello friend, finished your collection thread. Your bookshelves look great. I just filled up my third bookshelf and I'm trying to figure out what to do. Another bookshelf? How should I split up the books? Ugh! lol. Again, nice collection!

Thanks Shannon! I basically just tried to keep my trade editions separate from my signed/ltd/gift editions. I was going to display my Ltd editions in order of publication but I didn't have the patience and just put them in there! lol. I'm going to have to get another (small) bookcase for my Joe Hill and James Herbert books. Collecting is great fun but also expensive and very space consuming!

[needfulthings]

:excited: THANKS GOOD TO KNOW.


I have a signed copy. I'm pretty sure there isn't a facsimile sig in there so you must have a signed copy too!

LOOK LIKE THIS.http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/4043/img134e.jpg

That is definitely a signed copy you have there. And that is definitely Mr Herbert's signature and not a facsimile. That makes two of us. :)

[The Library Policeman]

First publication from an exciting new young author......... and a lettered edition to boot.

Letter K for King:)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cows.jpg

[needfulthings]

ALAN LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE GOING TO NEED Ahttp://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8392/img209m.jpg.

[Garrell]

First publication from an exciting new young author......... and a lettered edition to boot.

Letter K for King:)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cows.jpg
Excited to get my edition:)

[The Library Policeman]

ALAN LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE GOING TO NEED Ahttp://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8392/img209m.jpg.

Lol.

[The Library Policeman]

Signed Cujo Mask:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cujmask.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cujmaskback.jpg

[Shannon]

lol that's great. Did someone bring that to a signing? lol

[The Library Policeman]

Ha, it's quite cool eh, Shannon? I imagine someone must have took it to a signing. Would have loved to have seen King's reaction when asked to sign. :)

[The Library Policeman]

Speaking of Cujo'

UK 1st/1st

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cujtrade.jpg

S/L number 97

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cujltd.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cujsig.jpg

[Garrell]

Crying with envy...
Those are so awesome!!!!

[Shannon]

Is February your Cujo month? lol

[Stockerlone]

CUJO total.... Great !!!

[Cook]

Crying with envy...
Those are so awesome!!!!


I'll 2nd that envy crying thing, The S/L "Cujo" is heavy on my want list !!
Congratulations "G"

[olverts]

The Cujo´s looks great ! Just like the rest of your collection

[Merlin1958]

Speaking of Cujo'

UK 1st/1st

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cujtrade.jpg

S/L number 97

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cujltd.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cujsig.jpg

Very Nice!!!!

:clap::clap:

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks Guys!

Shannon, next month is The Dead Zone lol

[The Library Policeman]

I got this wee book today. It's a quirky edition of Misery

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/MISERYFLIP.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

I really love that S/L of Cujo! I know some have said that is a poor S/L but i really like the look of it!

[biomieg]

I agree, Tom. I was never too impressed by it but lately it has started to grow on me. For some weird reason, I really like the way it looks with the shiny transparant cover on it (and I like it much less without).

[Ben Staad]

I got this wee book today. It's a quirky edition of Misery

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/MISERYFLIP.jpg

Awesome. I love that copy of Misery.

[The Library Policeman]

Received an Insomnia gift edition this morning signed by Phil Hale so thought I'd update my collection thread with my Insomnia(s).

UK 1st/1st:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/insomuk.jpg


Ziesing Gift Edition Signed By Phil Hale:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/insom.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/insom1.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/insomgiftsig.jpg


Ziesing S/L # 318

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/insomltd1.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/insomltd.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/insomltdsig.jpg

[Shannon]

Love the Insomnia S/L. One of my favorites. :)

[Stockerlone]

Congrats, definitive one of the best looking SK books !!!

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks guys! I agree. Insomnia is one of the classier looking S/L's :)

[Merlin1958]

Exquisite, Alan!!!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Thank you Mr. B :)

[AKC]

Dude, that Insomnia Collection is SICK!

I LOVE that UK 1st/1st.....

Congrats!

[Ben Staad]

Great pick-ups. The signed Insomnia looks like a very well made book.

[Jimimck]

I love the case for the S/L Insomnia (well of course the book too). Great collection pal.

[olverts]

That Insomnia S/L looks beautiful Alan !

[The Library Policeman]

Thank you my friends. :)

[Cook]

Hey 'G, looks like you cornered the Insomnia market.
Congratulations !!

[The Library Policeman]

Thank you!

[The Library Policeman]

Long Walk UK1st/1st (completes my set:) )

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/bachwalk.jpg


Cell UK Promo Sampler

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cellsamp.jpg

Gauntlet 2 S/L

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/gaunt2.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/gaunt249.jpg

[harrison ryan]

You've completed your Bachman set? UK firsts, I assume. Congratulations! I've been wanting to snag the UK firsts of Rage, Long Walk, and Roadwork for a while now, but money's tight.

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks. I have indeed. I bought Rage, Roadwork and Running man in one lot just before Christmas and picked up my Long Walk just last week. :)

[The Library Policeman]

The other 3 Bachman UK 1st's

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/bachman.jpg

[harrison ryan]

I've got a copy of The Running Man, but it's the one that states "Reprinted December 1983" so I'm guessing it's the second printing. Good enough for me since I got it at a decent price.
I just finished checking out your entire thread--very impressive! I love the signed Cujo mask, your signed copies of The Raft and The Monkey inserts, and those Insomnias (just to name a few).

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks for the kind words my friend. :)

[needfulthings]

How are the pages in the U.K. RAGE white or yellow?

[The Library Policeman]

They are a tad yellow, Bruce. Not terrible, but more yellow than white.

[Garrell]

As usual. nice adds:)

[The Library Policeman]

Thank you my fellow G :)

[Jimimck]

Well now I want my own copies. Great, more to add to the list lol

[Garrell]

Still chasing my fellow scot G, but getting closer...not really hehe:)
Trying to be one of the few to have all 1st/1st US and UK's...
Stuff coming in next few months:)

[Cook]

The UK Pb's are in amazing condition.
Congratulations !!



The other 3 Bachman UK 1st's

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/bachman.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks folks.

Just got this:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/index.jpg

[jhanic]

Very nice, Alan!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks folks.

Just got this:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/index.jpg
That is such a gorgeous signature. Congratulations.

[Ben Staad]

Very nice. Congrats on adding this to your collection.

[needfulthings]

Thanks folks.

Just got this:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/index.jpg

I feel that this is just a printed signature or autopen. Why would he sign each card for the same reason? But I could be wrong.

[harrison ryan]

He was still personalizing his "shotgun" responses by signing them himself, he just couldn't take the time to write individual responses.
That's my guess. I could be wrong as well.

[Shannon]

Congrats :)

I vote for real signature.

[olverts]

Nice one Alan , congratulations !

[Stockerlone]

Congrats !!!

Think ths "shotgun" is the same type like the:
Dark Tower Card / Black House - Card -
´Dear constant reader .... this card is printed but the signatur is real´.

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Alan!!!! You continue to be my "Brother from a UK Mother"!!!!!

Very nice item to add to your collection!!!!

[needfulthings]

:redface:

[skyofcrack]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/index.jpg

I have this exact same card that I received from King back in the '80's. I'm fairly sure the sig is real on these. The pen should make an indentation through to the other side of the card. I'll have to dig my letters and cards out to compare them.

[The Library Policeman]

Got my 2 cases from Tomas :)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cases.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Very, Very nice, Alan. Tomas puts out a great item!!! However, you shoulda got a Dolso case!!! LOL

Seriously though, not only does he put out a great product, but he one helluva nice guy!!!!

[The Library Policeman]

I've always fancied the case for IT that Dolso does.

Watch this space, Bill!!

[The Library Policeman]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/index.jpg

I have this exact same card that I received from King back in the '80's. I'm fairly sure the sig is real on these. The pen should make an indentation through to the other side of the card. I'll have to dig my letters and cards out to compare them.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's a genuine sig, inf fact I just went to check and there are indeed faint indentations on the back of the card.

Good thinking SOC :)

[The Library Policeman]

#18 OF 200

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/keyfront.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/keyback.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/keysig.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

60 bucks from ebay :)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/ideal.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/idealsig.jpg

[olverts]

Very nice Alan , great deal on the Ideal, Genuine Man !

[Stockerlone]

Congrats,
only 60 bucks for The Ideal Genuine Man is great
and it´s good to see that the first UK S/L WTTK #18 OF 200 arrived....
(Hope my from Hatchards too):onfire:

[Merlin1958]

#18 OF 200

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/keyfront.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/keyback.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/keysig.jpg

You Limey bastard!!!! Now I remember why the colonies revolted!!!!! LOL


Big time congrats, Alan!!!!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Jimimck]

Good stuff pal. Nice to see a photo. Makes me believe these books are real!

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks guys.

And Merlin, LOL :)

[Cook]

Alan G,
Congrats on both new additions.

[The Library Policeman]

Alan G,
Congrats on both new additions.

Thank you :)

[The Library Policeman]

Got my WH Smith collectors edition yesterday and Bill/Merlin kindly sent Tito and myself a pristine US 1st/1st edition each. (for free:) ) Thank you Bill. You're a gent!

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/WTTK.jpg

[olverts]

Congratulations Alan ! I really like that Scribner cover

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice. Can't wait to get mine.

[Merlin1958]

Got my WH Smith collectors edition yesterday and Bill/Merlin kindly sent Tito and myself a pristine US 1st/1st edition each. (for free:) ) Thank you Bill. You're a gent!

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/WTTK.jpg

Hey, it was my distinct pleasure!!!!! You two guys are the best!!!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Courtesy of Hannes/Olverts. #339 signed by all.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/lifecov.jpg

Thanks Hannes! :)

[Ben Staad]

Very nice! Congrats.

[Merlin1958]

Awesome, you great big Brit-Bastard!!!!


:tongue1:

[Tito_Villa]

Nice catch Alan!

[olverts]

You´re welcome Alan !
Thanks for helping me buy the proofs i needed money for :)

[Stockerlone]

Congrats Alan,
A life in the Cinema is one of my favs.

[Stockerlone]

Congrats Alan,
A life in the Cinema is one of my favs.

[The Library Policeman]

Very nice! Congrats.

Thanks Mr Ben. :)


Awesome, you great big Brit-Bastard!!!!


:tongue1:

LOL Thanks Bill. You crack me up!


Nice catch Alan!

Thanks Tom!


You´re welcome Alan !
Thanks for helping me buy the proofs i needed money for :)


It was a win/win Hannes. We both got what we wanted. A good deal all round :)


Congrats Alan,
A life in the Cinema is one of my favs.

Thank you, Frank!









Yeah, I figured out how to use the multiquote LOL. Luddite that I am.

[The Library Policeman]

Hello folks. Been a while. Hope you're all well. After a lengthy bout of ill health I'm almost back to myself again. Have a few nice new additions thanks to David at Betts and our very own Tim/AKC, which I will add pictures of shortly. Nice to be back. :)

[jhanic]

Welcome back, Alan! Glad you're doing better.

John

[The Library Policeman]

Thank you John.

[The Library Policeman]

OK

First of my new additions is S/L Cycle Of The Werewolf #328

Got this from AKC through this forum for a GREAT price!! Thanks Tim.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/WERECOV.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/WERESIG.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Next up is S/L 'Salem's Lot #130

Got this form David at Betts who kindly let me use layaway and pay it over a few months. David is a top man and I've been after one of these for a few years now. Thanks David.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/LOTCOV.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/LOTSIG.jpg

[Jimimck]

Wow - both are super cool additions!

[Cook]

Excellent new toys !!
happy to hear you're doing better.

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks guys :)

[needfulthings]

[QUOTE=Alan G;726606]OK

First of my new additions is S/L Cycle Of The Werewolf #328

Got this from AKC through this forum for a GREAT price!! Thanks Tim.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/WERECOV.jpg

:nana:http://imageshack.us/a/img27/5752/img001ydg.jpg

LOOKS GREAT NO WHITE SPOTS HERE :clap:

[Garrell]

Nice stuff!!!!!!!!

[Bad Penny]

Pristine looking copy of CoTW - magnificent :nana:

[Tito_Villa]

Great stuff Alan!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Love that 'Salem's Lot.

[Ben Staad]

Pristine looking copy of CoTW - magnificent :nana:

Looks very nice. Very little if any spotting can be seen. :clap:

[Merlin1958]

Glad to hear you are doing better, Alan!!!! Welcome back and congrats on the new items!!!

[The Library Policeman]

LOOKS GREAT NO WHITE SPOTS HERE :clap:


Nice stuff!!!!!!!!


Pristine looking copy of CoTW - magnificent :nana:


Great stuff Alan!


Love that 'Salem's Lot.



Pristine looking copy of CoTW - magnificent :nana:

Looks very nice. Very little if any spotting can be seen. :clap:


Glad to hear you are doing better, Alan!!!! Welcome back and congrats on the new items!!!



Thanks everyone. I appreciate it.

(missed ya merlin) :)

[The Library Policeman]

Just got this. I know it's been out for a few years, but never owned one up until now.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Signed-The-Best-American-Short-Stories-2007-Guest-Editor-PB-New-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMzAx/$T2eC16dHJI!E9qSO9)RjBQ,dbhOFww~~60_57.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Signed-The-Best-American-Short-Stories-2007-Guest-Editor-PB-New-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMzYy/$(KGrHqRHJBwFBEtCeO8bBQ,dbrGImg~~60_57.JPG

[Bad Penny]

Nice score Alan, another SK signature to the list :biggrin:

[Cook]

Wow... this looks perfect !!
Very nice.
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/WERECOV.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Nice score Alan, another SK signature to the list :biggrin:

Cheers Grant. Can never have too many!


Wow... this looks perfect !!
Very nice.
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/WERECOV.jpg

Thank you C. Got it from our very own AKC. I love it. :)

[Stockerlone]

Beautiful new stuff !!!

[The Library Policeman]

Not King related, but here's one of the gifts I got for my Birthday last week which I thought was cool.

The Walking Dead Complete Season 2 BLU-RAY. It comes in a zombie head and the screwdriver is the handle to open up the box set.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/deid5.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/deid4.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/deid.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/deid1.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/deid3.jpg

There we go. Gruesome but cool I think. I love the TV show :)

[Merlin1958]

Very. very cool!!!! You should have gotten one of these though!!! You'll regret it!!!


http://www.thedarktower.org/?page=%27salem%27slotdameronchadbourne

Foolish Englander!! LOL LOL LOL

Truly, these were freaking awesome!!! Oils no less!!!

PM me if your interest is piqued!!

[Shannon]

That is beautiful and I must marry it. :)

[Bad Penny]

Wouldn't go so far as Shannon, however; the Walking Dead case is a standout Alan !!! :dance:

[Dolso]

ha! ha! VERY neat!!

[The Library Policeman]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Misproof.jpg

Courtesy of our very own Biomeg and Pass On The Read. The man's a star :)

Thank you very much Michael, I shall be looking to pass on the read myself in the next few days.

Stay tuned :)

[The Library Policeman]

ha! ha! VERY neat!!

Cheers, Dick :)

[Bad Penny]

Awesome proof Alan (and Michael) - love the POTR program - awesome stuff happening with it !!!! :cool:

[Cook]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Misproof.jpg

Courtesy of our very own Biomeg and Pass On The Read. The man's a star :)

Thank you very much Michael, I shall be looking to pass on the read myself in the next few days.

Stay tuned :)

Excellent Freebee, Congratulations G

[Merlin1958]

Not bad for a "Brit"!!! LOL LOL :evil:

Very nice, Alan!!!!

:clap::clap::clap:

[The Library Policeman]

Hi Folks. I very recently joined an illustrious, prestigious, and truly global club which includes some fine, upstanding members *( and Merlin;) ) of the King collecting community.

*(just kiddin' Bill)

(drum roll please)



http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/promo.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/promo1.jpg

A big thank you to Barry. Delighted to have it. Gutted he had to sell it :(

[Bad Penny]

Howzat Alan !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the global globe club :smile:

[Stockerlone]

Mission accomplished !!
Congrats for the TMSG !!!:thumbsup:

To be a member of the TMSG club is a first step, (I am unfortunately not a member). :orely:
Your next step would be... to be included in the very very exclusive `LPDT-DH BC´ owners club.
But it´s almost impossible... almost:tongue1:

[Merlin1958]

Hi Folks. I very recently joined an illustrious, prestigious, and truly global club which includes some fine, upstanding members *( and Merlin;) ) of the King collecting community.

*(just kiddin' Bill)

(drum roll please)



http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/promo.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/promo1.jpg

A big thank you to Barry. Delighted to have it. Gutted he had to sell it :(

LOL Welcome to the club!!! Now you absolutely MUST have an "OY" and a "Pennywise"!!!

http://imageshack.us/a/img69/1587/004cbg.jpg


http://imageshack.us/a/img33/310/002to.jpg


Muwahaaa!!!!!!! LOL

[Ben Staad]

Awesome addition. Love TMSG. :dance:

[Jimimck]

OK thats it!

I am officially throwing my name in the hat, and am now hunting for a TMSG as well!!!

[Randall Flagg]

OK thats it!

I am officially throwing my name in the hat, and am now hunting for a TMSG as well!!!
Fuck! Too much competition. Now I will never get one.

[Bad Penny]

Surely you jest RF, I figured you'd have a boxful of the little buggers stashed in a closet somewhere?? :pirate:

[Shannon]

Maybe you shouldn't have pretended your TMSG and vehicle tire were magnets. ;)

[The Library Policeman]

LOL Thanks guys.

Couple of other promo items I bought from Barry:

Cell mp3

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/promo2.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/promo3.jpg


Duma Key tennis balls

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/promo5.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/promo4.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Awesome. I've always wanted some of those DK tennis balls. :clap:

[Shannon]

Very nice! :)

[Dan]

Nice balls!

Get your mind out of the gutter.

[Stockerlone]

:drool::drool:Duma Key tennis balls:thumbsup::cool:

[jhanic]

Here's the scarcest of the Duma Key tennis balls:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/DumaKeyTennisBall.jpg

It's in a rather flimsy plastic case.

John

[Merlin1958]

So Alan, you have "Duma Key" balls?


Snicker, snicker!!! I said "Balls"!!! LOL

[Randall Flagg]

How odd, john has one ball, Alan has three balls. I only have two...

[jhanic]

How odd, john has one ball, Alan has three balls. I only have two...

I actually also have the three-pack, so that gives me four balls!

John

[Randall Flagg]

How odd, john has one ball, Alan has three balls. I only have two...

I actually also have the three-pack, so that gives me four balls!

John
Your twice the man I am...

[Merlin1958]

How odd, john has one ball, Alan has three balls. I only have two...

I actually also have the three-pack, so that gives me four balls!

John
Your twice the man I am...

Well, this could go on for a long while!! LOL

"Balls" ain't the issue. I think "girth & length" mean more. Of course, at 6'9" I have no problem with either!!! My Johnson is just short of my shoe size which is a 17!!! LOL

[Bad Penny]

Damn, no fuzzy balls to contribute to the discussion, however; I had lovers nuts once, does that count, contextually? :wtf:

[The Library Policeman]

Hahaha nice ball gags fellas :ninja:

[Bad Penny]

The usage of both "ball" and "gags" in the same sentence is just ... wrong ... somehow ..

Anyways, Alan, your thread is yours again, sorry :blush:

[The Library Policeman]

LOL very true Grant :)

[The Library Policeman]

From our very own Twisted Nadine and her very generous offer to grab signed copies for forum members:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cron12.jpg
Note the excellent Mylar cover provided by TN :)


http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/cron12sig.jpg

I'm thrilled to have this personalised copy. Thank you so much TN!!

[Bad Penny]

Fantastic add Alan (this is on my 2013 "must read list") and kudos to the generosity of Nadine - absolute champion lass !!!! :thumbsup:

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah, Grant. Very kind lady is oor Nadine! :)

[Jimimck]

TN kicks arse!

[Tito_Villa]

Very cool Alan ... very jealous

[TwistedNadine]

Thanks guys - it was my pleasure, Alan.
Merlin - havent you heard size doesnt matter?
Penny Man - very very funny

[Merlin1958]

Thanks guys - it was my pleasure, Alan.
Merlin - havent you heard size doesnt matter?
Penny Man - very very funny

Decorum prohibits me from retorting, but from what I hear, it doesn't hurt!!!

Great thing you did here though my dear!!!

[Dolso]

Great book, Alan ---

(Can "Dick" enter the "Ball" gags?)

Seems like this should be Nadine's thread to reply instead of Alan's.............???

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice THE TWELVE. I'm reading it right now and like it very much. So far I think there are 9 separate states of the 1st edition. I could be wrong though.

[The Library Policeman]

Lol thanks everyone.



http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/bandthin.jpg

Arrived just in time for Christmas from Biomeg. I love it. :)

Thanks again Michael.

[Stockerlone]

Congrats, looks NICE !!!

[The Library Policeman]

Thank you, Frank :)

[Jimimck]

Gotta have that yellow band. Nice!

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks James :)

[Cook]

Very nice G, especially w/the band, Congrats!

[The Library Policeman]

Bought this from Shibus and it arrived today:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/s.png

Very cool little book.