Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes-Collecting Discussion

[Randall Flagg]

No information on a Signed Limited, but in an interview with Parade Magazine (http://www.parade.com/15671/kentucker/summers-best-books-starring-stephen-king/), it was disclosed that Stephen King has “more or less” completed his first hard-boiled detective tale, Mister Mercedes."
Time to speculate.

[jhanic]

Of course, I'll be looking for a proof.

John

[mae]

Published November 2014 a good guess?

[Randall Flagg]

Published November 2014 a good guess?
11/11/2014 sounds good to me.

[harrison ryan]

It's not collecting discussion, but I do know a little about the basic premise of the novel from King's recent UMass Lowell appearances:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8TkQvdJVbc

The part germane to this discussion begins at about 6:23...

[mae]

Yeah it definitely sounds very interesting. I've been really enjoying King's purely realistic fiction of late (Batman & Robin..., Premium Harmony). Hope it's something like that.

[Randall Flagg]

It is the internet, so why not try to post info as soon as possible.
I put up a Wiki article with a mock-up image (thanks thanks thanks to Harrison Ryan-who should BTW just do the cover for the real book-the fucker produced the cover image in 24 hours!).
Please, please, if anyone finds ouy an ISBN, Page count, anything to add I will. I have no problem posting reasonable speculation, as long as it's labeled as such.

[Randall Flagg]

Ahem....

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king100

[jemaher]

Saw that.... Came here for more info. THis is the premiere site for sk/dt info

[Br!an]

Saw that.... Came here for more info. THis is the premiere site for sk/dt info

Someone got told! :lol:

[jhanic]

Mr. Mercedes is being published in the UK on 3 June 2014. I just pre-ordered a copy:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mr-Mercedes-Stephen-King/dp/1444788620/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387398109&sr=8-1&keywords=mr+mercedes+stephen+king

John

[Merlin1958]

So did I, thanks to you, John!!!

[stroppygoblin]

That's funny. I just ordered the US edition from Amazon.com!
Maybe we should get local copies and just swap :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

You should have waited for the exclusive "Waterstones Edition". :)

[jhanic]

I'll be getting that one also. And probably the WH Smith one too!

John

[stroppygoblin]

That "exclusive" Waterstones edition of Dr Sleep... wasn't the only difference that it had an additional foreword by SK? If that's the case it wasn't that exclusive, I picked the same book up from Asda (or may have been Tesco's) with that foreword in it.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

My thanks too John. I also ordered the UK hardcover.

[Joe315]

That "exclusive" Waterstones edition of Dr Sleep... wasn't the only difference that it had an additional foreword by SK? If that's the case it wasn't that exclusive, I picked the same book up from Asda (or may have been Tesco's) with that foreword in it.

The cover was slightly different I think.

[Bad Penny]

Sigh ... here we go ... again ... :smile:

[Jimimck]

"I will not buy every edition, I will not buy every edition, I WILL NOT BUY EVERY EDITION!"

[Bad Penny]

Sure you won't James, just as will I not buy every edition (and I keep telling myself this until I actually start to believe it) :smile:

[jhanic]

Has anyone even heard of a proof/ARC of Mr. Mercedes? None of my contacts has been able to find one.

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Has anyone even heard of a proof/ARC of Mr. Mercedes? None of my contacts has been able to find one.

John

The SKMB Mod has answered your question.

"We just got a box of them a week or so ago but not sure if they've started going out to reviewers yet."

[herbertwest]

There should only be a US proof this time. No UK proof.

[jhanic]

Has anyone even heard of a proof/ARC of Mr. Mercedes? None of my contacts has been able to find one.

John

The SKMB Mod has answered your question.

"We just got a box of them a week or so ago but not sure if they've started going out to reviewers yet."

Thanks!

John

[Ari_Racing]

I got mine today after requesting it a couple of weeks ago. Probably some should start showing up this week

[tippy4]

So what are you guys thinking....will this book have a U.S. Gift or S/L edition?

We are just under three months away from the publication date.

[stroppygoblin]

Assuming this will get an 'Airport' paperback edition' sometime just after release, which of you 'completist' types want me to try and pick up a 1st print of the UK edition?
I already have a standing order from Steve (ur2ndbiggestfan), but is anyone else interested?

I'm in and out of UK airports on an almost weekly basis and am happy to pick copies up. (Please keep in mind the expense of shipping from the UK)

[Jimimck]

Ah I wondered whose Steve UK hook up was. I get the UK export editions for him, which are very similar, just printed in Australia.

[Randall Flagg]

So what are you guys thinking....will this book have a U.S. Gift or S/L edition?

We are just under three months away from the publication date.
It doesn't look promising.

[Dan]

I just hope that if it does happen that at least a day or two notice, preferably more, will be given. With Joyland announcing the same time as the sale it was a madhouse trying to get a copy and if you happen to be working that day or traveling you were SOL. I lucked out and checked this site at the right time, but not everyone did.

[Jimimck]

I'd say that if there is one in the works, it would have been announced by now if we were going to get any advanced warning. I suspect if there is one, we won't hear about it until it is up for sale... So fingers crossed I'm awake when it happens!

[Dan]

Correct me if I'm wrong but Doctor Sleep was announced only a day or two early with speculation about a week before. That would be fine with me. I just don't want to show up to the party late.

[Jimimck]

CD gave a bit of warning didn't they? Saying "if you are a King collector you don't want to miss our announcement next week"

[tippy4]

I don't recall that...and if they had.....the boards here would be full of speculation...and I have not seen that.

[Jimimck]

I must be thinking of a release before Dr Sleep then as I'm sure CD have made those kinds of announcements in the past. Maybe I'm thinking of The Dark Man.

[herbertwest]

Steve is taking a sabbatical year and apparently do not accept new projects (only dealing with the arrangements that were previously made), so I doubt that there will be a limited edition. But we never know. Maybe it is planned since ages...

[Nerak]

Ari, let us know how it is!

[Ari_Racing]

I will! :) I've just finished the first chapter only.

[webstar1000]

I will! :) I've just finished the first chapter only.

ANnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd?

[mcdonaldj]

"There will be a limited edition of Mr. Mercedes (the publisher is not yet ready to make an announcement) but it will not be signed. Nothing has been set yet for Revival."

[Br!an]

"There will be a limited edition of Mr. Mercedes (the publisher is not yet ready to make an announcement) but it will not be signed. Nothing has been set yet for Revival."

Who are you quoting?

[Ari_Racing]

King's board maybe?

[webstar1000]

I wish it would be signed:(

[Lot guy]

Front
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Boards & letter from Publisher
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Back side of letter
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8ea57980.jpg~320x480
Copyright page
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc6fab1de.jpg~320x480

[Roseannebarr]

I really liked the story! A few of the characters seem a bit contrived, but overall thoroughly enjoyed the book!! A few (very few) old King references thrown in for fun. Seems like a Michael Connelly book to me. Have to like detective novels to enjoy this one. But SK threw in a few surprises! I was quite pleased with the book. But disappointed that i waited 6 months for a new book and read it in two days (straight). Now i got to wait another 6 months for the next one!

[LostAlivE]

Why is it that the letter that Lilja's Library has up on his website sound so familiar when I read it? Was it published as a short story in a magazine? I have read that somewhere before but where I can not recall at all.
ANYONE do you remember it also?

[tippy4]

"There will be a limited edition of Mr. Mercedes (the publisher is not yet ready to make an announcement) but it will not be signed. Nothing has been set yet for Revival."

Any additional information?

Where did you hear this?

[The Library Policeman]

"There will be a limited edition of Mr. Mercedes (the publisher is not yet ready to make an announcement) but it will not be signed. Nothing has been set yet for Revival."

Any additional information?

Where did you hear this?

Maybe one of those bland UK efforts?

[Br!an]

Why is it that the letter that Lilja's Library has up on his website sound so familiar when I read it? Was it published as a short story in a magazine? I have read that somewhere before but where I can not recall at all.
ANYONE do you remember it also?

There was an excerpt released a couple of weeks ago. Now the whole letter has been released.

[Bev Vincent]

Why is it that the letter that Lilja's Library has up on his website sound so familiar when I read it? Was it published as a short story in a magazine? I have read that somewhere before but where I can not recall at all.
ANYONE do you remember it also?

Steve described the letter in detail without quoting it verbatim when he first talked about Mr. Mercedes at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell last November.

[jhanic]

Page 1 of the Mr Mercedes HC review copy publisher's letter:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/MrMercedesreviewcopyletter1_zpsbee71649.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/MrMercedesreviewcopyletter1_zpsbee71649.jpg.html)

Page 2:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/MrMercedesreviewcopyletter2_zpscf46574a.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/MrMercedesreviewcopyletter2_zpscf46574a.jpg.html)

The publisher's letter that came with the softcover ARC:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/MrMercedesPublisherletter_zpsef21c2ac.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/MrMercedesPublisherletter_zpsef21c2ac.jpg.html)

John

[tippy4]

Any news on a limited edition....either signed or unsigned?

I have not heard a word about King promoting this book on THE TODAY SHOW or on THE DAILY SHOW.......has anybody?

[Fsmdr]

Any news on a limited edition....either signed or unsigned?

I have not heard a word about King promoting this book on THE TODAY SHOW or on THE DAILY SHOW.......has anybody?

I read somewhere that King is taking a year off.....no book tour, no travelling for a year.

[jhanic]

I've also heard that there will be NO signings, etc.

Also, if there were to be a limited edition, we should have heard about it by now, so I guess no limited. (My wallet appreciates that!)

John

Ms Mod on the SKMB:


Nothing signed that I'm aware of. He's been turning down all requests for signed editions and he won't be doing a book tour for Mr. Mercedes.

John

[tippy4]

Hmmmm...not even a TV appearance?

Madness.

[east-tennessee]

I've also heard that there will be NO signings, etc.

Also, if there were to be a limited edition, we should have heard about it by now, so I guess no limited. (My wallet appreciates that!)

John

Ms Mod on the SKMB:


Nothing signed that I'm aware of. He's been turning down all requests for signed editions and he won't be doing a book tour for Mr. Mercedes.

John


To Bad, I love the thrill of trying to get a S/L.....:eek: Who can forget the Hacking that went on to get 11/22/63 S/L...good times..........:tongue:

[herbertwest]

Someone at Liljas posted this on a page :
"My wife got an early copy at Book Expo in NYC. The umbrella is a metallic foil. It looks sweet. Wish I had the time to read it pre-release but the business of adulthood sucks so I have to wait."

metallic foil?
Could that be a Book Expo variant?

@Bev : i think i've read that you went to the Book Expo?

[jhanic]

This is from the may 27 Wall Street Journal regarding the BookExpo America:


Attendees paying $30 a ticket will have the chance to mingle with such authors as John Grisham, David Mitchell, Carl Hiaasen and Veronica Roth and to pick up some free giveaways--including a single signed copy of Stephen King's coming novel "Mr. Mercedes."

These signed copies, if they exist, will be REALLY scarce.

John

[Bev Vincent]

I didn't go to BEA. Scribner gave out a couple of hundred copies, but only one was signed. The umbrella is metallic -- it's a different color depending upon the angle you look at it.

[Patrick]

Bev, do you know if those copies were the standard trade 1st edition, or some kind of special cover edition?

I wonder which lucky attendee found the signature in their book.

[Bev Vincent]

To the best of my knowledge, they were standard trade hardcovers.

[herbertwest]

Thanks for the clarifications !

[zelig]

Someone at Liljas posted this on a page :
"My wife got an early copy at Book Expo in NYC. The umbrella is a metallic foil. It looks sweet. Wish I had the time to read it pre-release but the business of adulthood sucks so I have to wait."

metallic foil?
Could that be a Book Expo variant?

@Bev : i think i've read that you went to the Book Expo?

I bought one of these copies off ebay but didn't know about the foil umbrella until I read it at Lilja's. I had a look and yes it is foil, but I don't have a copy of the regular issue DJ to compare to. Will go to the bookstore tomorrow and check, but I'm guessing the umbrella will not be foil. Just a guess.

[herbertwest]

Ok, please let us know if this seem to be a variant and if there are any distinctions.

[Br!an]

I have the advance review copy. Supposedly the first edition with a review letter. It has a "foil" umbrella that changes color depending upon perspective. It's cool. I like it. I also like the story even though it isn't the typical SK novel.

[Roseannebarr]

I agree with Brian om all points.umbrella looks like foil. Liked the book a lot. Enough to have to read the book until late at night or early morning

[herbertwest]

Even though it's not Steve's best book, it manages to create and maintain a state of high-tension.
A very enjoyable reading!

[Bev Vincent]

The copy of the finished book I received also has the foil umbrella -- I'm pretty sure it's standard issue.

[herbertwest]

Here it comes, a Waterstone's exclusive limited edition (the cover is slightly different, dont know if there is any difference in the text)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpM6ZWyIUAAjl2g.jpg

Tomorrow I'll be flying to Glasgow (Scotland). If someone wants me to try to pick one up, please let me know.

[jonp]

Hi

Does anybody know if there is a Waterstones Exclusive edition? I have seen a standard UK 1st edition and WHSmiths Variant cover.
Jon

[jhanic]

I'm interested in all the UK variants of Mr. Mercedes. I have the standard trade edition coming to me from Amazon UK.

John

[Kingfan24]

Here it comes, a Waterstone's exclusive limited edition (the cover is slightly different, dont know if there is any difference in the text)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpM6ZWyIUAAjl2g.jpg

Tomorrow I'll be flying to Glasgow (Scotland). If someone wants me to try to pick one up, please let me know.

Ugh... Not this again...

[stroppygoblin]

I have 4 orders for the Airport edition. Flying back into the UK tonight. If any one (other than those I have already contacted) wants this Waterstones/WHSmith variant PM me NOW!

[jhanic]

PM sent.

John

[zelig]

Ok, please let us know if this seem to be a variant and if there are any distinctions.

So yeah, Bev is correct. It seems all covers are the same. I went to the local Barnes & Noble, and every book on the shelf had the foil umbrella.

One interesting note is that I could not find a single copy in Fine condition. There were about 80 copies on the shelves, and every one had something wrong in terms of condition. The predominant issue seems to have been creasing of the DJ at the top and bottom of the spine.

[Br!an]

Ok, please let us know if this seem to be a variant and if there are any distinctions.

So yeah, Bev is correct. It seems all covers are the same. I went to the local Barnes & Noble, and every book on the shelf had the foil umbrella.

One interesting note is that I could not find a single copy in Fine condition. There were about 80 copies on the shelves, and every one had something wrong in terms of condition. The predominant issue seems to have been creasing of the DJ at the top and bottom of the spine.

I was standing there as they were bringing out the books and loading the shelves with Doctor Sleep and had to go through around 50 copies to find a good one. At the end I was taking them off of the cart myself, inspecting them and then placing them on display. The employees looked at me but never said a thing.

[zelig]

Ok, please let us know if this seem to be a variant and if there are any distinctions.

So yeah, Bev is correct. It seems all covers are the same. I went to the local Barnes & Noble, and every book on the shelf had the foil umbrella.

One interesting note is that I could not find a single copy in Fine condition. There were about 80 copies on the shelves, and every one had something wrong in terms of condition. The predominant issue seems to have been creasing of the DJ at the top and bottom of the spine.

I was standing there as they were bringing out the books and loading the shelves with Doctor Sleep and had to go through around 50 copies to find a good one. At the end I was taking them off of the cart myself, inspecting them and then placing them on display. The employees looked at me but never said a thing.

Yeah, I was really surprised at this. I literally could not find a single copy that I would have been happy with in terms of quality.

[dnemec]

For all those Costco members out there, make the trip to purchase it there. Here is the copy I bought today (release day) for $16.29. Can't complain too much about that price! (Of course, I have no problem spending hundreds of dollars on one book...) :smile:

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg592/TacCommE21/dez%20books/b5b8b871-f4b3-42f9-89b9-12862f399b28.jpg (http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/TacCommE21/media/dez%20books/b5b8b871-f4b3-42f9-89b9-12862f399b28.jpg.html)

Now I just need to finish the book I'm currently reading so I can start it!

[jhanic]

Does anyone have an idea on the US print run?

John

[Bev Vincent]

The one place that would normally list that information (Publishers Weekly (http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4767-5445-1)) doesn't.

[Randall Flagg]

>5,000

[Bev Vincent]

< 1,000,000,000

[Ben Staad]

Picked up my copies today from Walmart. Woot! It wasn't as good of a deal as Costco...:frown1:

[LostAlivE]

PM sent

[Lilja]

Hi all, I hope you have all gotten your copies of Mr Mercedes by now and if you want to be part of a celebration of it's release you can do so here: http://www.liljas-library.com/mmspecial.php

I'm asking everyone who wants to join to send a photo of themselves with a copy of Mr Mercedes (along with the Town and country they are from). I then collect all those photos for everyone to see. I hope it will be a massive amount of photos once everyone gets their book.

So, join in if you like!

Lilja

[EXPLORER]

For all those Costco members out there, make the trip to purchase it there. Here is the copy I bought today (release day) for $16.29. Can't complain too much about that price! (Of course, I have no problem spending hundreds of dollars on one book...) :smile:

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg592/TacCommE21/dez%20books/b5b8b871-f4b3-42f9-89b9-12862f399b28.jpg (http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/TacCommE21/media/dez%20books/b5b8b871-f4b3-42f9-89b9-12862f399b28.jpg.html)

Now I just need to finish the book I'm currently reading so I can start it!

Welllllll.. Sorry however need to brag on the deal I got at Barnes and Noble. Mr Mercedes marked 30% off today + 10% more off my with my B&N membership + coupon that came to members in the mail for additional 20% off an item.
Brought my book down to $14.40

...and the receipt includes another coupon for $10 of a whole cheesecake. That could be a good snack to celebrate my purchase and also compliment my reading.

[jhanic]

Darn! I forgot to use the coupon!

John

[WeDealInLead]

Chapters has the book for 40% in Canada. Wal-Mart is 50% off.

To echo what someone above said, it was hard to find a fine copy. I mean, they were fine but they weren't minty mint fine, you know what I'm saying? If I had bought one online and received it in the same condition they were in the store, I'd have been fine with that. If I'm buying them in person, they need to be absolutely flawless.

[Br!an]

I didn't get a coupon. Maybe I need to look through the junk mail.

[dnemec]

For all those Costco members out there, make the trip to purchase it there. Here is the copy I bought today (release day) for $16.29. Can't complain too much about that price! (Of course, I have no problem spending hundreds of dollars on one book...) :smile:

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg592/TacCommE21/dez%20books/b5b8b871-f4b3-42f9-89b9-12862f399b28.jpg (http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/TacCommE21/media/dez%20books/b5b8b871-f4b3-42f9-89b9-12862f399b28.jpg.html)

Now I just need to finish the book I'm currently reading so I can start it!

Welllllll.. Sorry however need to brag on the deal I got at Barnes and Noble. Mr Mercedes marked 30% off today + 10% more off my with my B&N membership + coupon that came to members in the mail for additional 20% off an item.
Brought my book down to $14.40

...and the receipt includes another coupon for $10 of a whole cheesecake. That could be a good snack to celebrate my purchase and also compliment my reading.

Damn you!!! Does it count that I bought copious amounts of alcohol and baked goodies while at Costco?! :P

[Randall Flagg]

Chapters has the book for 40% in Canada. Wal-Mart is 50% off.

To echo what someone above said, it was hard to find a fine copy. I mean, they were fine but they weren't minty mint fine, you know what I'm saying? If I had bought one online and received it in the same condition they were in the store, I'd have been fine with that. If I'm buying them in person, they need to be absolutely flawless.
You guys (gals) are way too anal about this. Pick out a great copy or two, but if you get hung up on perfection, it will ruin the joy. It's a $20 book....de-stroke and don't screw it up for yourself.

[Frankie]

Chapters has the book for 40% in Canada. Wal-Mart is 50% off.

To echo what someone above said, it was hard to find a fine copy. I mean, they were fine but they weren't minty mint fine, you know what I'm saying? If I had bought one online and received it in the same condition they were in the store, I'd have been fine with that. If I'm buying them in person, they need to be absolutely flawless.
You guys (gals) are way too anal about this. Pick out a great copy or two, but if you get hung up on perfection, it will ruin the joy. It's a $20 book....de-stroke and don't screw it up for yourself.

Precisely what I was thinking. $20 book with a ~million first print run, does it matter that much?

[WeDealInLead]

Chapters has the book for 40% in Canada. Wal-Mart is 50% off.

To echo what someone above said, it was hard to find a fine copy. I mean, they were fine but they weren't minty mint fine, you know what I'm saying? If I had bought one online and received it in the same condition they were in the store, I'd have been fine with that. If I'm buying them in person, they need to be absolutely flawless.
You guys (gals) are way too anal about this. Pick out a great copy or two, but if you get hung up on perfection, it will ruin the joy. It's a $20 book....de-stroke and don't screw it up for yourself.

Precisely what I was thinking. $20 book with a ~million first print run, does it matter that much?

I'm buying only the one copy which I'm going to read. I'd like it to be in best possible condition.

RF makes a point but the whole ordeal, in-and-out was maybe four minutes tops. Not a big deal.

[Patrick]

I bought a copy for $21 at Target. It was far more convenient than dealing with the crowds at Costco just to save a couple more bucks. Target's copies pretty much all looked Fine.

[Patrick]

Hi all, I hope you have all gotten your copies of Mr Mercedes by now and if you want to be part of a celebration of it's release you can do so here: http://www.liljas-library.com/mmspecial.php

I'm asking everyone who wants to join to send a photo of themselves with a copy of Mr Mercedes (along with the Town and country they are from). I then collect all those photos for everyone to see. I hope it will be a massive amount of photos once everyone gets their book.

So, join in if you like!

Lilja
Fun idea, Lilja. I'll send a pic.

Edit: Submitted.

[tippy4]

Oddly, the Costco price in Southern California was $1.20 more at $17.49.

[AKC]

I would prefer if you all went to Walmart....

Just sayin'......

[Kingfan24]

I avoid Walmart at all costs... Sorry AKC

[ELazansky]

IMHO, it would be nice if everyone could go support a local bookshop and pay the retail price, rather than give more cash to the big box stores.

Not many around where I am unfortunately.

[Br!an]

I avoid Walmart at all costs... Sorry AKC

:thumbsup:

[Patrick]

I avoid Walmart at all costs... Sorry AKC

:thumbsup:
Amen.

[skyofcrack]

I avoid Walmart at all costs... Sorry AKC

Uh, I avoid MSRP at all costs. I don't care who sells it. Maybe not Al Qaeda Books. :D

[skyofcrack]

Interesting how some here are referring to the title as Mister and some as Mr w/o the dot and some with the dot. The only cover I see w/o the dot is the UK one. The U.S. cover uses the smiley face for the dot (and on the spine). I wonder if the absence of a dot on the UK cover is a mistake.

[Randall Flagg]

IMHO, it would be nice if everyone could go support a local bookshop and pay the retail price, rather than give more cash to the big box stores.

Not many around where I am unfortunately.
My wife and son work at Costco. I like to support Costco as they provide a true living wage and offer good health care benefits.

[Ben Staad]

I agree however I have zero local bookstores in my area. The only local shops are used pb places that do not sell new releases. Within a 30 mile radius my available options are walmart, book a million, or Sams.


IMHO, it would be nice if everyone could go support a local bookshop and pay the retail price, rather than give more cash to the big box stores.

Not many around where I am unfortunately.

[Br!an]

I avoid Walmart at all costs... Sorry AKC

Uh, I avoid MSRP at all costs. I don't care who sells it. Maybe not Al Qaeda Books. :D

Walmart has done far more damage than Al-Qaeda ever will. I don't support either one.

[skyofcrack]

I avoid Walmart at all costs... Sorry AKC

Uh, I avoid MSRP at all costs. I don't care who sells it. Maybe not Al Qaeda Books. :D

Walmart has done far more damage than Al-Qaeda ever will. I don't support either one.

Really? So, if Walmart had a stack of Gunslinger 1st Editions for $1. you wouldn't support them? :P

[Br!an]

Really? So, if Walmart had a stack of Gunslinger 1st Editions for $1. you wouldn't support them? :P

The answer to your question is that I wouldn't even know about it since I don't shop there.

[AKC]

My apologies for completely derailing the thread with my post this morning…..

I recommend we get back on topic before RF cracks the whip.

AKC

[ELazansky]

So is the Dutch edition of 1000 copies is going to be the only special edition?

http://www.boekenwereld.com/stephen-king-mr-mercedes-273657.html

I don't usually buy foreign language books, but if it is the only special edition...maybe

[Lurker]

Interesting how some here are referring to the title as Mister and some as Mr w/o the dot and some with the dot. The only cover I see w/o the dot is the UK one. The U.S. cover uses the smiley face for the dot (and on the spine). I wonder if the absence of a dot on the UK cover is a mistake.

The British don't use a period after if the abbreviation is the first and last letter. US does, with at least one exception I know of - Dr Pepper. I'm sure there are others.

[Br!an]

Interesting how some here are referring to the title as Mister and some as Mr w/o the dot and some with the dot. The only cover I see w/o the dot is the UK one. The U.S. cover uses the smiley face for the dot (and on the spine). I wonder if the absence of a dot on the UK cover is a mistake.

The British don't use a period after if the abbreviation is the first and last letter. US does, with at least one exception I know of - Dr Pepper. I'm sure there are others.

I'm probably guilty of using Mister Mercedes. My dog is Mister Lucky and my rabbit is Mister Bun-Bun. The title is officially Mr. Mercedes or as Lurker pointed out Mr Mercedes in the UK & Commonwealth.

[tippy4]

As far as I can see, not a single signed copy has shown up yet.....

[Merlin1958]

Here it comes, a Waterstone's exclusive limited edition (the cover is slightly different, dont know if there is any difference in the text)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpM6ZWyIUAAjl2g.jpg

Tomorrow I'll be flying to Glasgow (Scotland). If someone wants me to try to pick one up, please let me know.

Ugh... Not this again...

Calling, Alan!!!!

[Br!an]

As far as I can see, not a single signed copy has shown up yet.....

Context?

[tippy4]

As far as I can see, not a single signed copy has shown up yet.....

Context?

For sale.

[Merlin1958]

I got my reading copy at Costco, but my collecting copy (US) my daughter bought me from CD for Xmas w/slipcase. Anyone had word on those as yet?

[EXPLORER]

As far as I can see, not a single signed copy has shown up yet.....
Aside from missing The Book Expo, I am glad I did not take the quick trip I was considering to NYC for the day the book released.
Would have been really tough and tiring trying to find a signing opportunity if he was not there to promote Mr. Mercedes.

[Br!an]

I got my reading copy at Costco, but my collecting copy (US) my daughter bought me from CD for Xmas w/slipcase. Anyone had word on those as yet?

They wait to get an actual 1st/1st before sizing the slipcase to ensure the fit. The slipcased version is always six-eight(?) weeks later than the publication date.

[Br!an]

As far as I can see, not a single signed copy has shown up yet.....

Context?

For sale.

Ahhh. :doh:

It's seemingly going to be a rare find.

[Merlin1958]

I got my reading copy at Costco, but my collecting copy (US) my daughter bought me from CD for Xmas w/slipcase. Anyone had word on those as yet?

They wait to get an actual 1st/1st before sizing the slipcase to ensure the fit. The slipcased version is always six-eight(?) weeks later than the publication date.


Yeah, I know. Shoot me for getting caught up in the frenzy!! LOL My UK edition is on its way and I am exploring the possibilities of the "Waterstons" edition.

[cit74]

already bought mine from CD

[stroppygoblin]

Yeah, I know. Shoot me for getting caught up in the frenzy!! LOL My UK edition is on its way and I am exploring the possibilities of the "Waterstons" edition.

Bill - I'm picking up a bunch of these tomorrow for others - I can add you to the list if you like.

[jhanic]

As far as I can see, not a single signed copy has shown up yet.....

Since King isn't scheduling ANY signings for this book, I have a feeling that a signed copy is going to be VERY scarce. Perhaps if he stops in a book store and signs some, that may be the only source.

John

[becca69]

Yeah, I know. Shoot me for getting caught up in the frenzy!! LOL My UK edition is on its way and I am exploring the possibilities of the "Waterstons" edition.

Bill - I'm picking up a bunch of these tomorrow for others - I can add you to the list if you like.

Did you get my PM? Can you add me to the list if I'm not on there already?

[Patrick]

Off-topic:

With three young children, Costco and Target receive the bulk of my after-tax dollars.

On Topic:

Stroppy, If it isn't too late, please add me to the list for a Waterstone's edition as well. Thank you!






Yeah, I know. Shoot me for getting caught up in the frenzy!! LOL My UK edition is on its way and I am exploring the possibilities of the "Waterstons" edition.

Bill - I'm picking up a bunch of these tomorrow for others - I can add you to the list if you like.

Did you get my PM? Can you add me to the list if I'm not on there already?

[stroppygoblin]

Becca and Patrick, I have added you to the list, which is now quite long.
I will be on a mission to get as many copies as I can. Once I have them in hand I will let everyone know.

[jonp]

Becca and Patrick, I have added you to the list, which is now quite long.
I will be on a mission to get as many copies as I can. Once I have them in hand I will let everyone know.

Leave one for me Simon in the West Midlands, I haven't managed to get to WHSmiths yet!!:evil:

[stroppygoblin]

Becca and Patrick, I have added you to the list, which is now quite long.
I will be on a mission to get as many copies as I can. Once I have them in hand I will let everyone know.

Leave one for me Simon in the West Midlands, I haven't managed to get to WHSmiths yet!!:evil:

Sorry, I have officially cornered the market!!

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/CF5D91C4-8195-4CA1-8DF7-99B58141FD9F_zps8tsaveza.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/CF5D91C4-8195-4CA1-8DF7-99B58141FD9F_zps8tsaveza.jpg.html)

Just to let everyone know that I have the copies they requested. I will PM you all individually regarding shipping later.
It won't be immediate as I am away for a week, but at least you know you have one!

[jhanic]

Thanks, Simon!

John

[Bev Vincent]

As far as I can see, not a single signed copy has shown up yet.....

I know of one...

[webstar1000]

As far as I can see, not a single signed copy has shown up yet.....

I know of one...

Wonder what that would go for? $600???

[Patrick]

Thank you, Simon!

[Bev Vincent]

The lucky person who got it at BEA hasn't emerged, so far as I know.

[jhanic]

As far as I can see, not a single signed copy has shown up yet.....

I know of one...

Wonder what that would go for? $600???

Probably more than that.

John

[Ricky]

One interesting note is that I could not find a single copy in Fine condition. There were about 80 copies on the shelves, and every one had something wrong in terms of condition. The predominant issue seems to have been creasing of the DJ at the top and bottom of the spine.

Yeah, I was really surprised at this. I literally could not find a single copy that I would have been happy with in terms of quality.

I had a hard time believing this, but I just got back from my Barnes and Noble and found it to be the same situation. Almost all of them were damaged in some way. It looked like someone had angrily thrown them onto the display shelves: dust jackets were ripped, edges and spine tips were significantly bumped and flattened, page tips bent and folded. Just not what I was expecting to find for a book that was released two days ago! I found a good one to use as my reading copy, but I'm going to head over to Sam's tomorrow to pick through theirs for my collection copy. Hopefully I find some that don't look like a dog attacked them.

(A misc. note on quality: new release or old, high price or low, if I'm paying for a book, especially a recent release, I think it's only fair to get a copy in new condition.)

[webstar1000]

One interesting note is that I could not find a single copy in Fine condition. There were about 80 copies on the shelves, and every one had something wrong in terms of condition. The predominant issue seems to have been creasing of the DJ at the top and bottom of the spine.

Yeah, I was really surprised at this. I literally could not find a single copy that I would have been happy with in terms of quality.

I had a hard time believing this, but I just got back from my Barnes and Noble and found it to be the same situation. Almost all of them were damaged in some way. It looked like someone had angrily thrown them onto the display shelves: dust jackets were ripped, edges and spine tips were significantly bumped and flattened, page tips bent and folded. Just not what I was expecting to find for a book that was released two days ago! I found a good one to use as my reading copy, but I'm going to head over to Sam's tomorrow to pick through theirs for my collection copy. Hopefully I find some that don't look like a dog attacked them.

(A misc. note on quality: new release or old, high price or low, if I'm paying for a book, especially a recent release, I think it's only fair to get a copy in new condition.)

Costco. EVERYONE was perfect:)

[Ricky]

Ugh, I'm jealous. I'm hoping it'll be the same situation at Sam's since they're similar big-box stores.

[jhanic]

I also had a similar situation yesterday when I went to Barnes & Noble. I was able to find one perfect copy (for my collection) and one almost perfect one for my reading copy. Most had spine ends (both top and/or bottom) that were a bit crinkled.

John


John

[thegreattim]

I picked mine up today at a Walmart in West MI and had no trouble finding an absolutely mint copy. Though the discount was only 30% which was a bit disappointing.

[Randall Flagg]

My biggest problem is that a week ago I committed myself to read the only fiction novel by King that I was resisting. "Lisey's Story".
I am 20% through the book and hate it.
Hate it.
Hate it.
Hate it.

I just might abort and move to Mr. Mercedes.

[Nickelwise]

My biggest problem is that a week ago I committed myself to read the only fiction novel by King that I was resisting. "Lisey's Story".
I am 20% through the book and hate it.
Hate it.
Hate it.
Hate it.

I just might abort and move to Mr. Mercedes.

My reaction too, though I somehow managed to make it all the way through it. I hated Cell about as much, but at least that one was a pretty short read. The only two King books that I put in the "I hated it" category.

[Randall Flagg]

My biggest problem is that a week ago I committed myself to read the only fiction novel by King that I was resisting. "Lisey's Story".
I am 20% through the book and hate it.
Hate it.
Hate it.
Hate it.

I just might abort and move to Mr. Mercedes.

My reaction too, though I somehow managed to make it all the way through it. I hated Cell about as much, but at least that one was a pretty short read. The only two King books that I put in the "I hated it" category.
I read 50 pages of "The Regulators" and put it down for ~10 years. Got stuck on a "cruise to nowhere" and had the book with me. It became much more interesting after 7 days at sea with all ports of call cancelled due to hurricane Ivan. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Ivan)..

[Dan]

My biggest problem is that a week ago I committed myself to read the only fiction novel by King that I was resisting. "Lisey's Story".
I am 20% through the book and hate it.
Hate it.
Hate it.
Hate it.

I just might abort and move to Mr. Mercedes.

Keep at it, it gets better......

when you are done and move on to a different book.

[tippy4]

Hey! This is supposed to be a thread about collecting Mr. Mercedes!

Oh that's right....apparently beyond the trade hard cover, there is nothing to collect!

I am with you Jerome.....tried to read Lisey's Story.....read 50 pages....hated it........never came back.

[stroppygoblin]

Just to (hopefully) clear up any confusion on the UK edition's. There is only the Trade edition and the WHSmith variant cover edition. There is NO special edition from Waterstones. I visited 3 today and they all checked their systems and confirmed that.

The picture that was originally posted is in fact the WHSmith cover variant. (The book itself is identical).

[jhanic]

Hey! This is supposed to be a thread about collecting Mr. Mercedes!

Oh that's right....apparently beyond the trade hard cover, there is nothing to collect!


There are also the ARC and the hardcover review copy, plus two versions of the UK edition.

John

[zelig]

One interesting note is that I could not find a single copy in Fine condition. There were about 80 copies on the shelves, and every one had something wrong in terms of condition. The predominant issue seems to have been creasing of the DJ at the top and bottom of the spine.

Yeah, I was really surprised at this. I literally could not find a single copy that I would have been happy with in terms of quality.

I had a hard time believing this, but I just got back from my Barnes and Noble and found it to be the same situation. Almost all of them were damaged in some way. It looked like someone had angrily thrown them onto the display shelves: dust jackets were ripped, edges and spine tips were significantly bumped and flattened, page tips bent and folded. Just not what I was expecting to find for a book that was released two days ago! I found a good one to use as my reading copy, but I'm going to head over to Sam's tomorrow to pick through theirs for my collection copy. Hopefully I find some that don't look like a dog attacked them.

(A misc. note on quality: new release or old, high price or low, if I'm paying for a book, especially a recent release, I think it's only fair to get a copy in new condition.)

I ended up taking a chance and just ordering a copy from Amazon, and would you believe it, the condition was great. No tears, bumps, creases, etc....

[tippy4]

Hey! This is supposed to be a thread about collecting Mr. Mercedes!

Oh that's right....apparently beyond the trade hard cover, there is nothing to collect!


There are also the ARC and the hardcover review copy, plus two versions of the UK edition.

John

Is the hardcover review copy any different from the trade hardcover?

[Lot guy]

The Hard Cover Review I recieved was the same as the trade, but did include a letter different then the letter that came with the Proof

[Merlin1958]

This is for, Stroppy....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl-WSmryfSY


Thank you!!!

[jhanic]

Hey! This is supposed to be a thread about collecting Mr. Mercedes!

Oh that's right....apparently beyond the trade hard cover, there is nothing to collect!


There are also the ARC and the hardcover review copy, plus two versions of the UK edition.

John

Is the hardcover review copy any different from the trade hardcover?

As Lot Guy said, the books themselves are identical, but the hardcover review copy does include the letter.

John

[stroppygoblin]

This is for, Stroppy....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl-WSmryfSY


Thank you!!!

LOL - Thanks Bill!

[Ben Staad]

When is the next sales list/best sellers list coming out? I'm curious to see how this book stacks up against the competition.

[webstar1000]

Stroppy... how come two of the books have a blue Mr Mercedes?

[Br!an]

Stroppy... how come two of the books have a blue Mr Mercedes?


The blue is the regular UK edition. The purple is the WHSmith variant.

[Bev Vincent]

When is the next sales list/best sellers list coming out? I'm curious to see how this book stacks up against the competition.

The June 15th NY Times list will be the next one that includes a sales period when Mr. Mercedes was available.

I think the PW list will be out on June 9.

[Ben Staad]

Thanks.



When is the next sales list/best sellers list coming out? I'm curious to see how this book stacks up against the competition.

The June 15th NY Times list will be the next one that includes a sales period when Mr. Mercedes was available.

I think the PW list will be out on June 9.

[tippy4]

Still no signed copies.

I feel like a junkie who needs to fix.

I don't think I have missed out on a signed copy of King's in a very long time....

I even have a signed 1st of The Dark Man and Blockade Billy, but this one...I do not see any opportunity this year.

[Ricky]

Went to Sam's today and found a perfect copy for my collection (so take that Barnes and Noble). Now I'm happy. :D

[AKC]

Went to Sam's today and found a perfect copy for my collection (so take that Barnes and Noble). Now I'm happy. :D

Congrats and THANK YOU for being a SAM'S CLUB member!

[sharki69]

Got my perfect copy @ Costco.

[Merlin1958]

Got my "reading" copy at Costco. My collector Copy is with CD awaiting a case and my UK version is in, Stroppy's capable hands.

[zelig]

Still no signed copies.

I feel like a junkie who needs to fix.

I don't think I have missed out on a signed copy of King's in a very long time....

I even have a signed 1st of The Dark Man and Blockade Billy, but this one...I do not see any opportunity this year.

Sounds like you have a lot of the books signed. Doesn't it get really costly getting signed copies, and how have you mostly acquired these? I have a pretty good collection of 1sts, but not signed. The thought of "replacing" them with signed copies is daunting, and also something that will cost thousands.

[Jimimck]

I am in London for a couple of weeks, and am off to hunt out the two UK editions on Monday. If anyone missed out on Stroppys offer to source either edition, drop me a line. I can't pick up too many due to me needing space in my suitcase for all my wife's shopping that won't fit in her case, but am happy to help out a couple of people if need be....

Shipping will either be from the UK if I get a chance to send on my holiday, or from New Zealand in a few weeks when I get home

[Merlin1958]

I am in London for a couple of weeks, and am off to hunt out the two UK editions on Monday. If anyone missed out on Stroppys offer to source either edition, drop me a line. I can't pick up too many due to me needing space in my suitcase for all my wife's shopping that won't fit in her case, but am happy to help out a couple of people if need be....

Shipping will either be from the UK if I get a chance to send on my holiday, or from New Zealand in a few weeks when I get home

Oh, no immediate shipping? You have to worry about the "Wifes'" baggage? WTF? Throw her stuff on the tarmac and get us our books!!! It's what any reasonable collector would do. You folks from "Hobbiton" just slay me!!!! I want some books, mate!! Now, go get them!!



LOL You do know I am just kidding? LOL Sort of!! LOL LOL LOL

[Jimimck]

My wife caught me making room for a few books and was like "won't they weigh too much?"

We have to buy another suitcase for her shopping.

Nuff said

I found the alternative cover UK edition, and bought two extra copies. One is already spoken for but I have another one available. PM me if you are interested. Was half price at £10.

[Roog]

Does anyone know for what price the WHSmith edition is sold for in their UK stores? Same as the regular one?

[herbertwest]

Just to (hopefully) clear up any confusion on the UK edition's. There is only the Trade edition and the WHSmith variant cover edition. There is NO special edition from Waterstones. I visited 3 today and they all checked their systems and confirmed that.

The picture that was originally posted is in fact the WHSmith cover variant. (The book itself is identical).

Yeah, my mistake. For some reason, i said Waterstone while I meant WHSmith

[Jimimck]

Does anyone know for what price the WHSmith edition is sold for in their UK stores? Same as the regular one?

It's actually being sold on sale, 50% off RRP, so £10. I got the standard edition for £4 off RRP at £16.

[Roog]

Thanks!

[sharki69]

Tweet from Stephen King:

MR. MERCEDES is the first novel in a projected trilogy. Hodges, Jerome, and Holly will return in FINDERS KEEPERS next year.

https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/476431669139111936

[jhanic]

Tweet from Stephen King:

MR. MERCEDES is the first novel in a projected trilogy. Hodges, Jerome, and Holly will return in FINDERS KEEPERS next year.

https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/476431669139111936

I was hoping we'd see them again!

John

[biomieg]

That is pretty awesome news!

[Patrick]

Sweet tweet!

[The Library Policeman]

Neat tweet!

[Dan]

Can't beat that tweet!

[thegreattim]

Now all we need is an announcement of a matching set S/L trilogy!

[Patrick]

Now all we need is an announcement of a matching set S/L trilogy!
Neat! A sweet treat that can't be beat!

[Merlin1958]

Now all we need is an announcement of a matching set S/L trilogy!
Neat! A sweet treat that can't be beat!

What? Are you guys now "Literary Rappers"? LOL

Great news!!!

[RC65]

Yeah, I just read that this was apparently the start of a trilogy...I'd no idea. I need to hurry up and get my copy and get reading it...at this rate and knowing King's prolific nature, I'll still have #1 unread by the time #2 comes out!

[Merlin1958]

Yeah, I just read that this was apparently the start of a trilogy...I'd no idea. I need to hurry up and get my copy and get reading it...at this rate and knowing King's prolific nature, I'll still have #1 unread by the time #2 comes out!

Are you like the last "Perk" to have read it? LOL I read it all the way through the day it arrived.

[zelig]

This just arrived today. I don't really want to take it out of the shrinkwrap just yet, so I can't check what # it is.

http://zelig.io/images/sk/mm_dutch.jpg

[Roog]

Cool, the Dutch one :)
Shrinkwraps are worthless IMO. Only problem is that the sticker is also gone then...

[zelig]

Cool, the Dutch one :)
Shrinkwraps are worthless IMO. Only problem is that the sticker is also gone then...

Yeah, I know there's some varying opinions out there about shrinkwraps. You're right about the sticker. It's on the wrapping, so I'm even more reluctant to remove it because of that. Maybe I will at some point...

[Niels]

I've removed the sticker from the shrinkwrap and but it on the dustjacket protector. So, what number is it?

[zelig]

I've removed the sticker from the shrinkwrap and but it on the dustjacket protector. So, what number is it?

Don't know the number because I haven't taken off the shrinkwrap...

[RC65]

Yeah, I just read that this was apparently the start of a trilogy...I'd no idea. I need to hurry up and get my copy and get reading it...at this rate and knowing King's prolific nature, I'll still have #1 unread by the time #2 comes out!

Are you like the last "Perk" to have read it? LOL I read it all the way through the day it arrived.

Probably. I read and collect a large number of authors, so often King just has to wait his turn in the rotation (though I do, of course, often bump him to the top...though not this time, for whatever reason). I am looking forward to it, though.

[JulesH]

My wife caught me making room for a few books and was like "won't they weigh too much?"

We have to buy another suitcase for her shopping.

Nuff said

I found the alternative cover UK edition, and bought two extra copies. One is already spoken for but I have another one available. PM me if you are interested. Was half price at £10.

Thanks for picking one up for me James. That's a great price :).

Buy a small case and take it as hand luggage. You'll fit heaps of books in and they don't weigh it :).

[Merlin1958]

Yeah, I just read that this was apparently the start of a trilogy...I'd no idea. I need to hurry up and get my copy and get reading it...at this rate and knowing King's prolific nature, I'll still have #1 unread by the time #2 comes out!

Are you like the last "Perk" to have read it? LOL I read it all the way through the day it arrived.

Probably. I read and collect a large number of authors, so often King just has to wait his turn in the rotation (though I do, of course, often bump him to the top...though not this time, for whatever reason). I am looking forward to it, though.

That's cool. When you do get around to it you'll understand my dumb ass joke!! LOL

[stroppygoblin]

All, Just to let you know that all my UK copies have been spoken for. I have checked locally and am unable to get anymore.
Everyone who requested one from me originally should have had a note regarding shipping, I am intending to get them out to the post office tomorrow. Those who requested after the initial post, I'm sorry I couldn't accommodate you.

P.S After packing up 20 books, I appreciate the hard work David at Betts puts in every day! :)

[LostAlivE]

I would like to thank stroppygoblin for taking the time to do this for everyone who asked for one. I think he did a great job getting the one he got.
Thank you.

[LostAlivE]

I have also noticed that the US edition is a little thicker than the UK edition.

[herbertwest]

What about the page number?
I wouldnt be surprised if it was related to the paper used.

[Br!an]

What about the page number?
I wouldnt be surprised if it was related to the paper used.

UK is slightly smaller in all dimensions.

UK 405 p. - US 436 p.

[Bev Vincent]

That's not at all unusual. Different layouts, fonts, etc.

[needfulthings]

What about the page number?
I wouldnt be surprised if it was related to the paper used.

U.K. THE TALISMAN PAPERBACKS both have the same page count.
http://imageshack.com/a/img842/4097/tp4xt.jpg
1 3/4"(2nd edition) & 1 1/4"(1st edition)

[Merlin1958]

All, Just to let you know that all my UK copies have been spoken for. I have checked locally and am unable to get anymore.
Everyone who requested one from me originally should have had a note regarding shipping, I am intending to get them out to the post office tomorrow. Those who requested after the initial post, I'm sorry I couldn't accommodate you.

P.S After packing up 20 books, I appreciate the hard work David at Betts puts in every day! :)


I would like to thank stroppygoblin for taking the time to do this for everyone who asked for one. I think he did a great job getting the one he got.
Thank you.


Yes, many, many thanks, Simon!!! I really appreciate the time and effort. You're one of the greats!!!

[jhanic]

Agreed!

John

[Patrick]

I appreciate it as well, Simon. Thank you!

[stroppygoblin]

Appreciate the thanks guys, it's a pleasure to help out the global collector community. Hope they all arrive safe and sound!

[Jimimck]

I still have one of the alternative UK edition covers available. Shipping will be from NZ however so you will really need to want it, not to care about the shipping :-)

[Merlin1958]

I still have one of the alternative UK edition covers available. Shipping will be from NZ however so you will really need to want it, not to care about the shipping :-)


Why not just use the Eagles? The fucking fellowship of the ring rarely does!!! LOL



https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1yqVD0swvWU

[Jimimck]

I know right? The three movies were like 30 hours of them walking to Mordor. Why didn't they just fly the whole way???

[Randall Flagg]

I mentioned it in The Oracle that I doubt any of the 3 books in the trilogy will be a S/L. It would be weird for King to do one or two out of three books.

[Merlin1958]

I mentioned it in The Oracle that I doubt any of the 3 books in the trilogy will be a S/L. It would be weird for King to do one or two out of three books.


You are probably spot on. However, I could see a "Trilogy" S/L in the future.

[tippy4]

I mentioned it in The Oracle that I doubt any of the 3 books in the trilogy will be a S/L.

It would be weird for King to do one or two out of three books.

Anything is possible, and what would be even weirder is for King to release three novels in a relatively short period of time and none of them have a S/L edition.

[shaq]

I think this is wide open for the likes of cd or ps pub etc to produce box set with accompanying facsimile signature.

Fingers crossd Sl version comes out.

[carlosdetweiller]

I think this is wide open for the likes of cd or ps pub etc to produce box set with accompanying facsimile signature.

Fingers crossd Sl version comes out.

I wonder if Glenn Chadbourne would have time to do the illustrations for the three books?

[stroppygoblin]

I think this is wide open for the likes of cd or ps pub etc to produce box set with accompanying facsimile signature.

Fingers crossd Sl version comes out.

I wonder if Glenn Chadbourne would have time to do the illustrations for the three books?

If I didn't know better Bob, I'd say that had a touch of sarcasm :evil:

[shaq]

My views are very similar to Bob on that topic but my small collection does have quite a lot of Glenns work in them.

Colorado Kid being my favourite of his work.

For mr mercedes trilogy id be happy with Joyland artist. I forget the name.

[jhanic]

Robert McGinnis

John

[Bev Vincent]

Glen Orbik did the HCC cover.

[jhanic]

McGinnis did the hardcover illustrations.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Glen Orbik did the HCC cover.


McGinnis did the hardcover illustrations.

John
<-----------------Confused, please clarify.

[Bev Vincent]

Orbik cover:

http://lalibreriadelbalcon.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/joyland-hard-case-crime.jpg

McGinnis cover:

http://pulpcovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/112-Joyland-HC.png

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks.
Senior moment.

[shaq]

Orbik cover:

http://lalibreriadelbalcon.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/joyland-hard-case-crime.jpg

McGinnis cover:

http://pulpcovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/112-Joyland-HC.png


I was thinking of the SL version but like them both.

[Ricky]

I think this is wide open for the likes of cd or ps pub etc to produce box set with accompanying facsimile signature.

Fingers crossd Sl version comes out.

I wonder if Glenn Chadbourne would have time to do the illustrations for the three books?

:lol:

[WeDealInLead]

I don't get why King would OK reprints of a reprint of a reprint (essentially just another edition of) Carrie, The Stand, Christine etc. and not a brand new book. Other than 30 signature sheets for the lettered of Carrie, none of those books are even signed.

[Roseannebarr]

I don't get why King would OK reprints of a reprint of a reprint (essentially just another edition of) Carrie, The Stand, Christine etc. and not a brand new book. Other than 30 signature sheets for the lettered of Carrie, none of those books are even signed.

Money for the Independent Printers who are losing market share to the Kindle. because some of us are still stuck buying the reprint of the reprint. some of us buy more than one, because somebody was smart enough to put a number in it, and get Chadbourne to draw another picture.

[WeDealInLead]

Dunno, it doesn't have to be anything grand. Even something like the equivalent of the UtD gift edition would've been nice. Or a different dust jacket (yes, I'm aware of the UK DJ variants). Or a single illustration. Or even an upgrade from the crapola of cloth over boards to all cloth.

There's probably going to be some sort of an anniversary edition down the line from the way things are looking now.

[ELazansky]

Is there anyplace online to buy the Dutch numbered edition that ships to the US? I see a listing for a Dutch hardcover on amazon.co.uk, but I am not sure if it is a regular edition or the numbered one.

[zelig]

Is there anyplace online to buy the Dutch numbered edition that ships to the US? I see a listing for a Dutch hardcover on amazon.co.uk, but I am not sure if it is a regular edition or the numbered one.

Yes, I bought mine from here. (http://www.bol.com/nl/p/mr-mercedes/9200000025029208/)

[Roog]

There is only one Dutch hardcover edition, all 1000 books are numbered, with ISBN 9789024565337.

[ELazansky]

Thanks guys - I think I'll go ahead and order it from amazon

[tippy4]

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a signed copy....or do we?

Signed Mr. Mercedes (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Horror-Author-STEPHEN-KING-signed-MR-MERCEDES-1st-Book-THE-SHINING-CARRIE-/371085387842?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item566669a842#ht_596wt_1153)

Ugh! I hate sellers who list a synopsis of the book.

Give me the facts jackass, where was the book signed and when?

I think it is legit (it must be, it comes with a COA), but he will never get $900.

Seller has multiple King signed items HERE (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=king&item=371085387842&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&_osacat=0&_from=R40&hash=item566669a842&_ssn=ggstadium&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=king+stephen&_sacat=0).

[Ricky]

Based on the photo of King and Rob Reiner that the seller posted and his note to see his other auctions "specializing in BOSTON SPORTS", I'm guessing he happened to have King sign it at the ballpark. Was Mr. Mercedes on shelves at that point?

EDIT: Yup, the game was this past Monday, June 16th, so I'm betting that's where it was signed. Which also explains why it looks like it's signed with a basic ballpoint rather than King's usual Uni-ball.

[tippy4]

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a signed copy....or do we?

Signed Mr. Mercedes (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Horror-Author-STEPHEN-KING-signed-MR-MERCEDES-1st-Book-THE-SHINING-CARRIE-/371085387842?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item566669a842#ht_596wt_1153)

Ugh! I hate sellers who list a synopsis of the book.

Give me the facts jackass, where was the book signed and when?

I think it is legit (it must be, it comes with a COA), but he will never get $900.

Seller has multiple King signed items HERE (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=king&item=371085387842&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&_osacat=0&_from=R40&hash=item566669a842&_ssn=ggstadium&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=king+stephen&_sacat=0).

Price has been dropped to $750 with three offers.

[tippy4]

And now there is a second one! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-HORROR-AUTHOR-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1ST-EDTION-W-COA-/191219674461?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2c8594ad5d)

Presumably an associate of the first seller given that they have the same pictures.

but wait...now a third one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-MR-MERCEDES-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-PROOF-RARE-/151332232110?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item233c1a9bae)!


King is wearing the same shirt in all the auctions, and you can clearly see he is signing Mr. Mercedes in the a couple pictures.

[tippy4]

If anyone is interested, there have been five signed copies sold on ebay so far with prices as follows:

$600 plus Priority shipping
$543 ± $7 shipped
$425 shipped
$400 shipped
$400 shipped

[AKC]

David has two 1st/1st signed copies for sale at Betts for $495 each.

Anybody care to guess how many actual copies are out there that have been signed? I know, shot in the dark but, with no official signing, the # has to be pretty low no?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

<50

[jhanic]

Agreed. King did no official signings for Mr. Mercedes, so the number is very low for a King book.

John

[AKC]

Thanks fellas. That's what I was thinkin'......definitely no more than 50.

As we've come to expect from David, the $450 - $500 price seems to be where it should be based on the scarcity.

:thumbsup:

[jonp]

Mr. Mercedes UK Paperback is out today with an excerpt of Finder Keepers. If anyone wants me to get a copy for them just PM me. Should be at the bookstores on Saturday.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I ordered the MR MERCEDES UK paperback from Amazon.uk. (2 copies) Maybe I should have waited, but they usually come in good condition despite the scarcity of protection in their packaging. I got an e-mail confirmation yesterday they were sent.

[zelig]

I've also been doing that on the last few paperbacks and also haven't had any issues with damage to the book. They've arrived in good shape. Looking forward to receiving this new one.