Book Collection: Stroppy Goblin

[stroppygoblin]

I was going to delay this until I got my latest shipments back from the US (and then put them into some sort of order) but as I had some time to spare I'd show them now and have something to add at a later date...

"This is my bookcase. There are many like it but this one is mine..." :shoot:

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[stroppygoblin]

My main focus now is US 1st editions, supplemented by Artist and Gift Editions. I'm afraid S/L and S/N are *way* out of my financial reach. I started out with UK hardbacks and if you look closely you will see piled up behind the US 1st's all my UK books! Mrs Goblin tolerates 1 case but no more :( so everything will have to fit in this one (for now <evil maniacal laugh>)

Top row is my Limiteds and Gift editions:

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Two books of note are the traycased S/N Riding the Bullet and Anniversary Edition of Christine. My Full Dark No Stars is on the waiting list to be remarqued by Vincent (as is my Trade Dr Sleep)

[stroppygoblin]

Here are some pictures of Riding the Bullet - its a nice Low number! (#27!)

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[stroppygoblin]

And here is Christine..

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[stroppygoblin]

another one that you don't see often on this thread..

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[mattgreenbean]

I didn't know goblins liked nice things. :)

[stroppygoblin]

Shelf 2 is The Dark Tower and Grant shelf. It will have to end up being just DT I think. I'd like it to be all Artist signed but that means including additional trade 1sts as well...

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Gunslinger 1 a 1st/2nd Flatsigned by SK - I am looking to trade this for a 1st/1st signed by Whelan....
DOTT is due to be replaced by one I have bought from a forum member recently and has been signed by Phil Hale
Wastelands is a 1st/1st (unsigned)
W & G is flatsigned by SK
All others are Artist editions and then 1st Trades (3rd state Gunslinger and 2nd state DOTT). Final WTTKH is UK limited with the facimile Sig)
Finally we have the beautiful Grant slipcased Talisman and Black House (signed by Straub)

ooh Trade SOS is also flatsigned by SK and Darrel Anderson:
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[stroppygoblin]

Shelves 3, 4 and 5 are all other books, mostly 1st/1sts. The ones that aren't have a counterpart in my colleagues office in the US awaiting shipment!

Shelf 3
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Shelf 4
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[Ben Staad]

Nice looking collection. Reminds me of a few books that I need to track down.

[stroppygoblin]

CotW is signed by Bernie Wrightson:
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[stroppygoblin]

grr Photobucket is doing my head in - All photos have been rotated and cropped and whats appearing here is the older version.
Please do not adjust your sets.. normal service will be resumed as soon a possible..

[stroppygoblin]

Under the dome trade is flatsigned by SK (this book, SoS and an unsigned W&G I received in trade from another forum member for a signed W & G - I have recently had the replacement W & G signed as well)

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[stroppygoblin]

a couple of Joe Hills have crept onto shelf 3. I have the UK S/N Heart Shaped Box #192 and the (nonslipcased) S/N Gunpowder #24. I know a lot of forum members like Joe but I'm not a huge fan. I bought these as potential trades. (PM me if you would like to discuss possible trades!)

[stroppygoblin]

I didn't know goblins liked nice things. :)

Goblins *love* nice things. The normal problem is they will take them from you and then eat you. Me, well I'm too nice :evil:

[jhanic]

Very nice, Stroppy! (You'll just have to persuade Mrs. Goblin to allow you to get another case.)

John

[stroppygoblin]

Very nice, Stroppy! (You'll just have to persuade Mrs. Goblin to allow you to get another case.)

John

Actually, its not so much the second case thats the problem - its where to put it! Unlike some of the US members with entire rooms at their disposal (i'm looking at you Mr Dettweiler!) we are limited on wall space. I have an office but its a garden one and I would worry about extremes of cold and damp during the winter.

[becca69]

Very nice. I have a feeling you will need more bookcases in the future if you stick around here :evil:

[Merlin1958]

Very nice collection, Mr. Goblin!!!! Welcome to the "disease"!!! LOL

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

The books I haven't seen before are those Marvel comic collections of The Dark Tower. They look great!

[stroppygoblin]

The books I haven't seen before are those Marvel comic collections of The Dark Tower. They look great!

I think they are still available. I have the matching set for The Stand tucked away as one of my birthday presents...

Review:http://marvel.com/news/story/16462/a_towering_achievement_the_dark_tower_omnibus

Amazon still have them: http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Tower-Omnibus-Stephen-King/dp/0785155414

[Scoogs]

Nice collection Stroppy!
I still need to get the Marvel DT omnibus as well.

[Merlin1958]

Marvel, here ya go,,,,


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Just a sampling is all..

[Bad Penny]

Nice stuff Stroppy, great to see you posting your preciousesssss :smile:

[stroppygoblin]

A few more signatures..
1st up is UK Bag of Bones I picked this up recently as the price was good for a UK signed. Its available for trade or sale if anyone is interested - also has the event ticket for provenance .

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This is my 1st edition Black House - signed by Straub. I bought this from a local collector who had never noticed the signature!

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[stroppygoblin]

next up, the S/N Chadbourne Remarque series... I got in early on this and snagged #3. I currently have just the 1st 4 but there is a few more waiting to be bought including Dr Sleep and Joyland 1st editions. I love the remarques but I simply do not have the shelf space, especially as I have been replacing my early BCE's with 1st/1sts.

These deserve to go to a good home - they are currently on ebay, but I am willing to give a really good deal to any member here who would like to take up the options on future books from The Overlook Bookstore. - PM me if interested.

UPDATE: These have now been sold!

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[Bad Penny]

They're pretty cool alright, best of luck with selling them mate (totally understand your change of direction with the 1st/1st's) :smile:

[The Library Policeman]

Some wonderful books there, Stroppy. Thanks for sharing.

[Cook]

Stroppy..
1st real chance to peruse your collection, very nice !!
Thank you for sharing your collection with the DT.org

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[DoctorZaius]

Sweet collection. Could you provide a better picture of those providence letters with the seals on them? They see quite unique in an of themselves.

[Merlin1958]

Sweet collection. Could you provide a better picture of those providence letters with the seals on them? They see quite unique in an of themselves.

I believe those are from the limited Overlook Connection/Chadbourne remarque collection. You can get a better look on the Overlook site if that helps.

http://www.overlookconnection.com/catalog/carrie-remarque-signed-edition-p-7258.html

[stroppygoblin]

Sweet collection. Could you provide a better picture of those providence letters with the seals on them? They see quite unique in an of themselves.

Sure, here is the providence letter for the Carrie remarque. I 've also included a picture of the actual remarque in the book as well as the Chadbourne internal seal with the limited no. written in the eyes.
As Merlin correctly states these are from the limited Overlook Connection/Chadbourne collection. PM me if you are interested in them, I am willing to give members a great deal on these (substantially less than you would pay to start the collection from scratch AND you get no 3!)

UPDATE - These have now been Sold!

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[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I think Carrie's mom finally got the point.

[DoctorZaius]

Beautiful work. I appreciate the offer, but I tend to try to get remarques from the artist who has done the illustration on each particular book. These are quite interesting. Thanks as well Merlin. I had not really kept in touch with Overlook, though I did get many books from them in my early collecting years. I had not seen these.

[stroppygoblin]

Just had some photos sent for my recent purchases currently being stored in my US offices...

1st Up The Shining 1st/1st - not mint by any stretch but still pretty reasonable. The cover has the expected nicks and bumps but the book is pretty clean and tight.

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[stroppygoblin]

I cannot wait to get this beautiful item in my actual hands:

Those aren't my hands :arg:

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[stroppygoblin]

Only a 1st/2nd I'm afraid - it'll do for now.

UPDATE: I now have a 1st/1st - This 1st/2nd is available for Trade or purchase - PM me if interested

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[stroppygoblin]

more 1st/1st's to replace existing BCE's

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[stroppygoblin]

and finally (for now - more stuff is on the way) here's a really nice book that may be familiar to one or two members here...

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[Merlin1958]

Very, very cool!!!


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[Ben Eads]

Now that is a sweet collection!

Excellent remarques!

[stroppygoblin]

New addition to the collection! I had resolved NOT to include Paperbacks in my definition of 1st Editions but I have had a change of mind. At least I have started with the most difficult one to obtain!!

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[The Library Policeman]

Congratulations Mr Goblin. A fantastic aquisition :)

[Bad Penny]

Nice looking copy of Rage SG - I bet you're looking forward to getting your hands on the other three :smile:

[stroppygoblin]

Nice looking copy of Rage SG - I bet you're looking forward to getting your hands on the other three :smile:

Thanks and ... Watch this space...!!!

[stroppygoblin]

Christmas came early! 2 new arrivals...

No 1 is a 1st/1st Talisman, not particularly difficult to obtain, but this one is very clean and as a bonus is flat signed by Straub. (Replaces my 1st/3rd printing)
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[stroppygoblin]

No 2 is a gift edition Dr Sleep. This will be the one Vinny remarques methinks :)
Thanks to PS publishing for this one, saved me a heap on postage!

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[Cook]

Mr. Goblin,
Very nice copy !!

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[Ben Eads]

Nice additions!

[Merlin1958]

Very cool, my "Goblin" friend!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[Bad Penny]

Nice additions Stroppy - I take it you're going to send the G/E Doctor Sleep off to Vincent for remarquing independent of the CD offering (well thought out if so, as you'll definitely get a bit more variation than the three takes done for the CD insert pieces) :smile:

[Ben Staad]

Nice additions. Your copy of Rage looks to be in excellent shape.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Yet another copy of RAGE. There must a lot of them out there.

[stroppygoblin]

Nice additions. Your copy of Rage looks to be in excellent shape.

Thanks - very pleased with this one, hope I can get the others in similar condition.


Yet another copy of RAGE. There must a lot of them out there.

75,000 were published, although survival rate for a paperback will be much lower. On on ebay right now: (not as nice as mine! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rage-Stephen-King-as-Richard-Bachman-1st-Edition-1977-/151179412726?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2332fec4f6))

[stroppygoblin]

Nice additions Stroppy - I take it you're going to send the G/E Doctor Sleep off to Vincent for remarquing independent of the CD offering (well thought out if so, as you'll definitely get a bit more variation than the three takes done for the CD insert pieces) :smile:

Yes that's the plan, although I can't claim to have been clever about this (I wasn't originally aware of the CD remarques). Vincent has put me on his waiting list - It's nice to have an artist in the UK for a change, certainly reduces the postage cost in sending and receiving the books... (I also have an idea of which scene I'd like him to draw and it definitely wont be like any of the others!)

[Merlin1958]

Nice additions Stroppy - I take it you're going to send the G/E Doctor Sleep off to Vincent for remarquing independent of the CD offering (well thought out if so, as you'll definitely get a bit more variation than the three takes done for the CD insert pieces) :smile:

Yes that's the plan, although I can't claim to have been clever about this (I wasn't originally aware of the CD remarques). Vincent has put me on his waiting list - It's nice to have an artist in the UK for a change, certainly reduces the postage cost in sending and receiving the books... (I also have an idea of which scene I'd like him to draw and it definitely wont be like any of the others!)

That is the really cool thing about being able to contact the artist, direct. You get to call the piece in most cases!!! Good for you, Goblin!!!

[stroppygoblin]

TMSG - pah! TMLP is where its at :tongue:

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[Merlin1958]

TMSG - pah! TMLP is where its at :tongue:

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With all due respect, just who are you to be calling "the next cool thing" without checking with my "bastard son", Shannon? You guys from across the pond..... Seriously, Alan-G? Put a leash on this puppy or, we'll have to feed him to the pigs!!! LOL LOL LOL



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[Bad Penny]

Love the antiquity of the piece Stroppy (no, Wild Bill, not you .. the LP) :P

As to being "the next cool thing" well, not sure on that score - the jury's still out :smile:

[stroppygoblin]

With all due respect, just who are you to be calling "the next cool thing" without checking with my "bastard son", Shannon? You guys from across the pond..... Seriously, Alan-G? Put a leash on this puppy or, we'll have to feed him to the pigs!!! LOL LOL LOL

I cry your pardon, I have forgotten the face of Shannons father.... :harrier:


Love the antiquity of the piece Stroppy (no, Wild Bill, not you .. the LP) :P (hey It wasn't me that made the old man joke this time! :clap:)

[Merlin1958]

With all due respect, just who are you to be calling "the next cool thing" without checking with my "bastard son", Shannon? You guys from across the pond..... Seriously, Alan-G? Put a leash on this puppy or, we'll have to feed him to the pigs!!! LOL LOL LOL

I cry your pardon, I have forgotten the face of Shannons father.... :harrier:


Love the antiquity of the piece Stroppy (no, Wild Bill, not you .. the LP) :P (hey It wasn't me that made the old man joke this time! :clap:)

Oh, you are sooo going to the pigs!!! LOL LOL

[stroppygoblin]

new arrivals !!:clap: been waiting on these to arrive for a while.

Bachman PB 1st editions/1st Printings, first up is one of my all time favourite stories - The Long Walk...
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It's taken some knocks to the middle side, but not too bad. Pages are clean (usual yellowing) but pretty tight.

[stroppygoblin]

Next is The Running Man. This one is in great shape apart from a crease in the top left and a small dent below it. Pages are barely yellowed. There is a crease in the spine (looks like a manufacturing defect) but nothing else, this book has never been read or opened!

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[stroppygoblin]

and finally... Roadwork. This is the UK 1st/1st but it is MINT I cannot believe this book is over 30 years old. Minor shelf wear on the top and bottom, *minor* staining on the spine (though I think this may clean off, pictures are straight out of the shipping box) but everything else is just perfect. no creases, marks, very white pages and again never been read. I *really* wish this had been a US 1st in this condition!

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[stroppygoblin]

I don't collect UK 1sts and bought the 3 as a set. Roadwork is therefore up for grabs. I'd like to trade for a nice US Roadwork 1st/1st but open to offers on trades or purchase - PM me.

[Bad Penny]

Great scores on the Bachman's Simon (too bad you don't collect the UK editions, the Roadwork's cherry!!!) :smile:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice Bachman books!

[Randall Flagg]

and finally... Roadwork. This is the UK 1st/1st but it is MINT I cannot believe this book is over 30 years old. Minor shelf wear on the top and bottom, *minor* staining on the spine (though I think this may clean off, pictures are straight out of the shipping box) but everything else is just perfect. no creases, marks, very white pages and again never been read. I *really* wish this had been a US 1st in this condition!

Roadwork. Stephen King. U.S. V.G. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Roadwork-Stephen-King-U-S-V-G-/141140868118?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20dca6bc16)

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[stroppygoblin]

and finally... Roadwork. This is the UK 1st/1st but it is MINT I cannot believe this book is over 30 years old. Minor shelf wear on the top and bottom, *minor* staining on the spine (though I think this may clean off, pictures are straight out of the shipping box) but everything else is just perfect. no creases, marks, very white pages and again never been read. I *really* wish this had been a US 1st in this condition!

Roadwork. Stephen King. U.S. V.G. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Roadwork-Stephen-King-U-S-V-G-/141140868118?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20dca6bc16)

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Thanks RF. Seen this one it's a second printing though

[Stockerlone]

NICE Bachman books !!!

[stroppygoblin]

NICE Bachman books !!!

Thanks. The price was pretty nice too. Originally they were starting price of $240 and no one bit. I offered him $200 after the auction finished and then retracted when I realised that roadwork was UK not US.
He re-listed at start of $99 and only had 1 bid - mine!. Now I have seen it in person, that roadwork is worth $99 alone!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Goblin-Dude!!!

[Meagan J]

Nice additions and sweet collection! :)

[stroppygoblin]

And the paperbacks keep rolling in....

A very nice man just knocked on my door and handed me a little package. Turns out a seller I just bought from lives literally around the corner from me. Cheapest postage on a King book for a LONG time!
Anyway, Colorado Kid 1st/1st (as defined by the 50599 number above the barcode) in absolutely mint unread condition!

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[Bad Penny]

Cherry !!! :smile:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

A very nice cover, but not one of my favorite King books to read, just to collect.

[Ben Eads]

Very nice! I've never seen the covers for the Bachman books before.

[stroppygoblin]

It's Christmas time....

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Been after this at a reasonable price for a while now, finally scored it a few weeks ago. It's companion volume is still stuck in New jersey with my other books waiting shipment back :(

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Goblin-Guy!!!


Now, want it remarqued? PM me I can make it happen.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

You have one of the best book collections in the entire universe! And I'm not just saying that because you sent me a book. Oh, all right, I am saying that because you sent me a book, but don't tell anybody!

[stroppygoblin]

You have one of the best book collections in the entire universe! And I'm not just saying that because you sent me a book. Oh, all right, I am saying that because you sent me a book, but don't tell anybody!

LOL! my collection IS Awesome! it's awesome to me 'cos it's mine :)

[Br!an]

Nice. I remember being very pleased when I got mine. :clap:

I still don't have volume 1. It's on my list.

It's a long list. 8)

[Bad Penny]

You have one of the best book collections in the entire universe! And I'm not just saying that because you sent me a book. Oh, all right, I am saying that because you sent me a book, but don't tell anybody!

LOL! my collection IS Awesome! it's awesome to me 'cos it's mine :)

100% absolutely concur with your sentiment SG - well stated (and the SoD V 1 is damn cool too, by the way) :smile:

[stroppygoblin]

NOT Happy. :mad: SoD will not fit in my bookcase. it is approx 4mm too tall to fit on a shelf.

fuck.

[Ben Eads]

Very nice addition!

[stroppygoblin]

Postman strikes again. PS emailed earlier saying that a lucky few in the UK would get this before christmas! Looks like i'm in the lucky group!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/C2223586-92A7-4F4A-9507-B04D04A24D38_zpscl92rg4p.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/20A207DD-C95A-4E5E-BFC5-69370DBF56B0_zps6r9k0xfw.jpg

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/AD8CFD45-F032-4749-BF31-59E1984B679F_zpskc1lart8.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/4EF634C7-979E-4388-A9A1-13EB26FBD1F5_zpsj5f2qzij.jpg

Edit: only 1 complaint. This is 383, My copy of Christine was 394. I understood I would receive the same number for all future editions - will need to check with PS :(

[Br!an]

NOT Happy. :mad: SoD will not fit in my bookcase. it is approx 4mm too tall to fit on a shelf.

fuck.

I have mine laying down. I am building a new bookcase that will accommodate it though.

That should hold me until I buy Knowing Darkness. 8)

[stroppygoblin]

NOT Happy. :mad: SoD will not fit in my bookcase. it is approx 4mm too tall to fit on a shelf.

fuck.

I have mine laying down. I am building a new bookcase that will accommodate it though.

That should hold me until I buy Knowing Darkness. 8)

I've got that coming as well :(

[Groomp]

that's a gorgeous collection you have there! keep it up! :clap:

[Bad Penny]

The Pet Sematary looks brilliant (I have one on order, however; until now, I wasn't all that impressed with the production - your post has swayed my way of thinking) :smile:

[Ben Eads]

I love what PS did with Pet Sematary!

[LostAlivE]

They are going to have Carrie out for a 40th anniversary edition and it is suppose to be really nice.

[Bad Penny]

They are going to have Carrie out for a 40th anniversary edition and it is suppose to be really nice.

I've seen (and own) some of Glenn Chadbourne's original art for this production, and it is pretty darn cool :smile:

[stroppygoblin]

The Pet Sematary looks brilliant (I have one on order, however; until now, I wasn't all that impressed with the production - your post has swayed my way of thinking) :smile:


I love what PS did with Pet Sematary!

Having now had time to look at the book at my leisure, I have to confess I'm not as impressed with it as I was Christine. The Cover and slipcase are great, I really like the clean look of the case with just the picture and no text. I have seen other peoples comments re the fonts used on the cover, but I quite like it. Art work on the inside cover and end papers is very good, but that's where it ends. There are NO additional illustrations within the story itself and for me the quality of the paper appears a little lower than what was used for Christine.
Added to the fact they sent me a different number - I'm less than enamoured with this one. Hopefully Carrie will be an improvement.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

If I accidentally get your wanted number I'll sell it to you for a very reasonable price, no more than say, ten times what it's actually worth.

[stroppygoblin]

If I accidentally get your wanted number I'll sell it to you for a very reasonable price, no more than say, ten times what it's actually worth.

I think this whole "doing someone a favour" may have got lost in translation.... :)

In all seriousness though - Is this everyone else's understanding when ordering Pet Sematary, that you would get the same number that you got for Christine? (and future books) I definitely remember seeing this somewhere but cant track down the email...

I have emailed PS, but so far no response :(

[Stockerlone]

The Pet Sematary looks NICE, CONGRATS !!!

[stroppygoblin]

If I accidentally get your wanted number I'll sell it to you for a very reasonable price, no more than say, ten times what it's actually worth.

So, PS got back to me on the same number issue. It appears that you needed to inform them after purchase of Christine that you would like the same number going forward. This obviously wasn't that well publicised as only 20 out of the 750 sold took them up on it!

PS have really pulled out the stops for me on this though and although Christine was sold out, they still had #14 in the Office unsold along with the matching #14 of Pet Sematary. They have asked me to send back my mismatched copies and will replace them with the #14 ones. I will also get #14 for all other books going forward!

If you missed out on getting a copy of Christine or Pet Sematary, PS will have one copy of each available w hen mine arrive back!

[Merlin1958]

If I accidentally get your wanted number I'll sell it to you for a very reasonable price, no more than say, ten times what it's actually worth.

So, PS got back to me on the same number issue. It appears that you needed to inform them after purchase of Christine that you would like the same number going forward. This obviously wasn't that well publicised as only 20 out of the 750 sold took them up on it!

PS have really pulled out the stops for me on this though and although Christine was sold out, they still had #14 in the Office unsold along with the matching #14 of Pet Sematary. They have asked me to send back my mismatched copies and will replace them with the #14 ones. I will also get #14 for all other books going forward!

If you missed out on getting a copy of Christine or Pet Sematary, PS will have one copy of each available w hen mine arrive back!

Good deal, Goblin-person!!! LOL

[becca69]

I ordered thru Cemetery Dance and I requested matching numbers... they said they would try. I'm hoping PS sends them the same numbers for each title.

[Dan]

Fingers crossed, I have slightly better than 1/750 chance of a matching number. Slightly less since I know 14 is taken.

[stroppygoblin]

Birthday presents!!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/E08CD3B2-1B83-49B0-B4C4-38C23CC8804F_zps9vfxprib.jpg

1st/1st 'Salem's Lot illustrated
1st/1st hardcover Joyland
1st/1st hardcover Battleground
1st/1st hardcover Stand comic books set

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice stuff, and your floor looks quite clean...

[Bad Penny]

Nice ones SG, and Happy Birthday / New Years / Both ???? :smile:

[stroppygoblin]

just wanted to post a couple of pictures of an item I received for my birthday...

This is a print of the original artwork for Rachel Readman's 'Constant Reader' Sculpture. Unfortunately Rachel had some machinery problems which meant she couldn't start work on my sculpture in time but very nicely sent me this print ahead of time. I had intended to wait till I got it framed but I hadn't realised until Rachel mentioned it in a PM that the colour work at the bottom was unique to mine as she had effectively 'remarqued it' as a bonus birthday present!

I absolutely love it and cannot wait to receive my sculpture. I have been given an insight to her next 2 pieces of work (after 'The Crimson King') which I will let Rachel announce when she is ready, but they are 2 (actually 3) of my favourite characters/scenes from the books. Now where's those damn lottery numbers....?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/8E36B338-49A4-413C-B067-CE8F5C516FF8_zpsrczajk6t.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/BAD9312C-AE5E-41EB-8C14-C26C6095E045_zpsuaduzghp.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Another Gift given to me yesterday (you can read the story behind this here: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17920-Book-Collection-Anonymous

Fine/Nr Fine 1st edition of the UK Thinner with the yellow band as issued.

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[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I've always liked that sculpture.

[becca69]

Nice gift!

[Bad Penny]

Really cool piece from Rachel, congratulations Simon (I'm hanging out for the CK release) - she's not only a fantastic artist but a great person to boot :smile:

[Merlin1958]

Awesome, Simon!!!

:clap::clap::clap:

[Ben Eads]

Love them! I'm jealous! ;)

[ozmosis7]

just wanted to post a couple of pictures of an item I received for my birthday...

This is a print of the original artwork for Rachel Readman's 'Constant Reader' Sculpture. Unfortunately Rachel had some machinery problems which meant she couldn't start work on my sculpture in time but very nicely sent me this print ahead of time. I had intended to wait till I got it framed but I hadn't realised until Rachel mentioned it in a PM that the colour work at the bottom was unique to mine as she had effectively 'remarqued it' as a bonus birthday present!

I absolutely love it and cannot wait to receive my sculpture. I have been given an insight to her next 2 pieces of work (after 'The Crimson King') which I will let Rachel announce when she is ready, but they are 2 (actually 3) of my favourite characters/scenes from the books. Now where's those damn lottery numbers....?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/8E36B338-49A4-413C-B067-CE8F5C516FF8_zpsrczajk6t.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/BAD9312C-AE5E-41EB-8C14-C26C6095E045_zpsuaduzghp.jpg

Love this.

[stroppygoblin]

Replacement PS Collectors books.

I really want to thank PS for their assistance on this as they have replaced my 2 odd numbered books with a matching set... No 14!! I will now get #14 for all forthcoming releases!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/213AA764-3C68-4769-BE04-382FDDA611F2_zps7a0xxrxo.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/411622EB-4CE5-4574-A666-3E7878AA7FEC_zpsewyrgsxy.jpg

[Bad Penny]

Good deal on the matching numbered editions for the PS Limited/Anniversary editions Stroppy - particularly if you get the same number for forthcoming releases (I have it on very good authority that you - and a lot of other fans - will be very, very, very, very happy when PS make their 40th Anniversary Carrie announcement later this month - it will be .... awesome ....) :smile:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Great stuff, and makes me want my PET SEMATARY already! The newsletter says they finally sent them all out. Yay!

[ICry4Oy]

LOVE the art from Rachel!

[stroppygoblin]

My Birthday Present arrived - Thanks Rachel!!! :clap:

This is just stunning, bigger than I expected and presented beautifully in it's own lined box. The detail is superb (my photo's do NOT do it justice) and I love the addition of the separate Horn!

I present #20 of Constant Reader by Rachel Readman...

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[stroppygoblin]

Also arriving today...

Complete set of F&SF featuring the first publication of The Gunslinger. Feb & Nov are Mint, April & July are Nr Fine (except July has the postage Label) and Oct '78 is V.Good (but has sticker). These will be receiving a custom slipcase in the near future.

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/94474FDA-08F5-4C65-B839-0C4D9BE2689A_zpscpzbpoyb.jpg

[Dan]

Congrats on the new acquisitions!

[jhanic]

Very nice! Congratulations.

John

[webstar1000]

That is a sick statue man... love it!

[bdwyer19]

The sculpture looks fantastic. I hadn't seen the horn before. Impressive!

[Rachel Readman]

You got it all safe and sound, great news. I'm very happy you are pleased with it! Thanks for your purchases Simon.

You have a lovely collection and congrats on all your other new additions too.

[Bad Penny]

Great new additions Stroppy Simon - Rachel's "Constant Reader" sculpture is indeed a thing of beauty :smile:

[SirFolio16]

Everything Rachel does is a work of art!!!

[Merlin1958]

My Birthday Present arrived - Thanks Rachel!!! :clap:

This is just stunning, bigger than I expected and presented beautifully in it's own lined box. The detail is superb (my photo's do NOT do it justice) and I love the addition of the separate Horn!

I present #20 of Constant Reader by Rachel Readman...

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/2EF9347E-FE1C-4A0E-B7B3-34857519C596_zpss6p5dmfl.jpg

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/3E738431-6D72-477E-A478-4B27FF090438_zps63uteis6.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/DEAF43B9-9B39-4E1E-9BEF-1F339F798745_zps3cmzpfil.jpg


Oh my Lord, that is an impressive item!!! Holy Collectible, Batman!!!

[Amber]

A question for the masses if you will. Which is better a flatsigned copy of a SK book or an inscribed copy, even if itsn't inscribed to you? I seem to be having a deliema with this one especiallly with his older books -Thanks Amber

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

How big is that sculpture?

[stroppygoblin]

How big is that sculpture?

It measures 25.4cm high x 17.8cm wide x 14cm deep

[The Library Policeman]

Beautiful sculpture, Si. Congrats! :)

[stroppygoblin]

You got it all safe and sound, great news. I'm very happy you are pleased with it! Thanks for your purchases Simon.

You have a lovely collection and congrats on all your other new additions too.

'pleased' is an understatement Rachel, In the word of Ferris Beuller- "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV2Y2kIUkIs

I'd also like to add that the reason I love this site is that the people on it are not just the collectors of SK's books, they include the artists, the publishers, the authors of books about SK, it is a treasure trove of information and insight. If I hadn't joined this site I *may* have stumbled across Rachel's work and I would obviously still have brought the statue, but I would have missed out on the direct connection and personal touch that she has given to me along with the purchase. This goes for publishers such as PS Publishing & CD as well as authors such as George Beahm, Bev Vincent, artists like Vincent Chong - all of which I have been able to have direct communication with as a result of being a member of TDT.org. This site rocks!

SO after that emotional outburst (unbecoming of a goblin I know) let me add a shameless plug. If YOU have benefited from any of the people above, (or the many others I have not mentioned) as a result of being on this site (member or just visiting) PLEASE make a contribution to the Haven Fund! (it doesn't matter how big or small) We are on a big push to hit $2500 by end of Jan which will net another $500 thanks to a *very* generous member (SirFolio16 is a minion legend!) but ONLY if we hit that $2500 target. Don't make me get all Bob Geldof on your ass! - Give us your <bleeping> money!

(this has been a charity broadcast on behalf of the Haven Fund Trust. Other charities exist and would welcome your money. all rights reserved, Giving to the Haven Fund does not guarantee success in the afterlife, all donations welcome, please tip your waitress, try the veal...)

[Stockerlone]

Congrats... amazing work of art !!!

[stroppygoblin]

These are not new, but it appears I have been remiss and not included pictures in my collection thread. This is my Gunslinger 2nd print being signed by SK at the recent Paris signing. The second picture is a 1st edition DT IV which was signed at the same time (I dragged my wife along to get the second books signed! :)

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[Merlin1958]

You got it all safe and sound, great news. I'm very happy you are pleased with it! Thanks for your purchases Simon.

You have a lovely collection and congrats on all your other new additions too.

'pleased' is an understatement Rachel, In the word of Ferris Beuller- "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV2Y2kIUkIs

I'd also like to add that the reason I love this site is that the people on it are not just the collectors of SK's books, they include the artists, the publishers, the authors of books about SK, it is a treasure trove of information and insight. If I hadn't joined this site I *may* have stumbled across Rachel's work and I would obviously still have brought the statue, but I would have missed out on the direct connection and personal touch that she has given to me along with the purchase. This goes for publishers such as PS Publishing & CD as well as authors such as George Beahm, Bev Vincent, artists like Vincent Chong - all of which I have been able to have direct communication with as a result of being a member of TDT.org. This site rocks!

SO after that emotional outburst (unbecoming of a goblin I know) let me add a shameless plug. If YOU have benefited from any of the people above, (or the many others I have not mentioned) as a result of being on this site (member or just visiting) PLEASE make a contribution to the Haven Fund! (it doesn't matter how big or small) We are on a big push to hit $2500 by end of Jan which will net another $500 thanks to a *very* generous member (SirFolio16 is a minion legend!) but ONLY if we hit that $2500 target. Don't make me get all Bob Geldof on your ass! - Give us your <bleeping> money!

(this has been a charity broadcast on behalf of the Haven Fund Trust. Other charities exist and would welcome your money. all rights reserved, Giving to the Haven Fund does not guarantee success in the afterlife, all donations welcome, please tip your waitress, try the veal...)

So, you recommend the "Veal"? LOL LOL LOL

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'm too lazy to look it up so...are those Constant Reader statues made 'on demand'?

[stroppygoblin]

I'm too lazy to look it up so...are those Constant Reader statues made 'on demand'?

Yes. Rachel makes to order. You can have it in a bronze or pewter effect.
You can also pick your number from what is left. (And yes 19 and 99 are all gone :))
There were a limited hand painted few but they are all gone and she will not be producing any more of those.

[Rachel Readman]

Correct Simon.

LOL Ferris Bueller, great film!

[stroppygoblin]

Ok time to post some new additions to the ever 'groaning under the weight' bookshelf.

I received this a couple of days ago but just haven't had time to take photos. This is a damn fine 1st edition/1st Printing copy of The Stand, sold to me by Room 217 Caretaker. Ralph not only gave me an unbelievable price on this book, held it for me since before christmas (initially because my funds were low and then to avoid the christmas parcel 'crush') AND put in 'a little something extra for your collection'...

Here is The Stand...
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[stroppygoblin]

and here is the 'extra' - An amazing edition of the Cemetery Dance magazine (#68 ) which not only contains the SK story 'The Glass Floor' but is a special Glenn Chadbourne issue with an Interview with the man himself, plus *every* story has artwork by Glenn. Ralph, you are a star! this is fantastic!

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[stroppygoblin]

And todays delivery...

2 items from David at Betts Books. The first is 'In Mint Condition'. Doubly pleased with this as both the price I paid for it plus the same amount again have been donated to the Haven Fund by David! A great book AND HF gets a donation :clap:

If anyone is keeping records, I have #35
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[stroppygoblin]

And finally. I saw this on Betts Books a while ago and simply HAD to own it. David gave me a good deal on this consigned item and additionally allowed me to make stage payments - definitely easing the pain on my Credit Card...
Presenting the Gift Edition of Subterranean Press' "The Green Mile" with a remarque of 'old Sparky' in Book 6 by Mark Geyer. Take a look at the dedication and you will see why this was destined to be mine :)

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[Merlin1958]

Very, very cool, Simon!!!! Yes, Ralph is a great, great guy!!!


:clap::clap::clap:

[Bad Penny]

Some brilliant additions to the collection Simon (The Green Mile, Geyer remarqued set simply kicks major arse mate !!!!) :excited:

[Cook]

Congratulations Stroppy,
Just noticed the "Stand" & "Green Mile"
Very nice !!

[stroppygoblin]

Just spent a happy hour reorganising my bookcase.
I've kept shelf 1 as gift/limited editions, shelf 2 is mostly DT
And the other shelves are US 1st/1st trades and have been organised by release date.

I discovered I was missing a trade edition of Liseys Story and Just after Sunset (I only have the gift editions) so need to pick those up sometime.

I'm currently negotiating for the top of the bookcase (wife has some ceramics on there currently) I will then move the DT books to the top and have 2 shelves for gift and limiteds.

The eagle eyed amongst you may spot which books have gone to Amber :)

Bookcase when I started collection thread...
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Bookcase now...
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[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Heck, they both look great!

[stroppygoblin]

With thanks to Tippy4 I now have a NF Gunslinger 1st/1st to replace the signed 1st/2nd (now in the happy hands of Amber :grouphug:)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/A5CA83FA-E2A0-4152-AEB4-3E10F9A22701_zpsdgg6bu41.jpg

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Also the award for best packing goes to Tippy4!! This thing was packaged with LOVE...
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[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Simon!!!!

[racerx45]

Wow that is a very nice copy, congrats

[Bad Penny]

Congratulations Simon - that copy looks mighty schmick indeed :smile:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Don't eat that popcorn. It's hard to digest.

[stroppygoblin]

Don't eat that popcorn. It's hard to digest.

Nah, you just need to pile on the butter! :drool:

[Stockerlone]

Congrats for this beautiful copy !!!

[becca69]

Nice Gunslinger! A Carrie shouldn't be too far behind now that you have that in your collection ;)

[webstar1000]

nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stroppygoblin]

Received today, mint condition 'salems Lot gift edition.
Difficult to get a good photo of this, it's like taking a picture of the monolith from 2001 A Space Oddessy!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/CEE595D9-1F63-4504-8D86-53161C53D5CD_zpsf4aqpuqb.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Bad Penny]

:rock: Cherry !!!!

[Priest]

:thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

Don't eat that popcorn. It's hard to digest.

Nah, you just need to pile on the butter! :drool:

Actually, according to the M.E. on "Law & Order" anything drowned in butter is much harder to digest!!! :smile:


Congrats on the Salem's Lot!!!!!

[Ben Eads]

Received today, mint condition 'salems Lot gift edition.
Difficult to get a good photo of this, it's like taking a picture of the monolith from 2001 A Space Oddessy!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/CEE595D9-1F63-4504-8D86-53161C53D5CD_zpsf4aqpuqb.jpg

WOW! Nice catch, sir!

[Dan]

I need one of these! Nice score!

[stroppygoblin]

2nd cheapest SK item ever bought! 0.99p :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/53DB2468-5737-4D27-A5CE-8BAF266F9A65_zpsvivreomb.jpg

Now have the matching pair...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/9BBE111D-74B6-4345-9120-A6B5611D31FA_zpsxsbnbwfo.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Bad Penny]

Yeah, what John said :smile: (like the matching Umney's mate - nice score) !!!

[stroppygoblin]

1000th Post

Hmm better be something good I suppose....
the Carrie 'issue' is resolved :)

[Merlin1958]

1000th Post

Hmm better be something good I suppose....
the Carrie 'issue' is resolved :)

Pics or it didn't happen!!! Congrats, Simon!!!!

[stroppygoblin]

1000th Post

Hmm better be something good I suppose....
the Carrie 'issue' is resolved :)

Pics or it didn't happen!!! Congrats, Simon!!!!

It's in progress. There will be some time before it is in my hands. But it's mine! Mine! Muhwah ha ha!

[Merlin1958]

1000th Post

Hmm better be something good I suppose....
the Carrie 'issue' is resolved :)

Pics or it didn't happen!!! Congrats, Simon!!!!

It's in progress. There will be some time before it is in my hands. But it's mine! Mine! Muhwah ha ha!

Hmmm, so you say!!! :orely: In the meantime you are still "Carrie-Less"!!! :evil:

[stroppygoblin]

New books! Two beauties and the rest filling in some long standing gaps in my US 1st/1sts.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/AC8174C4-7AAE-4410-8E38-8818E934367D_zpsdxodxrpl.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

1000th Post

Hmm better be something good I suppose....
the Carrie 'issue' is resolved :)

Pics or it didn't happen!!! Congrats, Simon!!!!

It's in progress. There will be some time before it is in my hands. But it's mine! Mine! Muhwah ha ha!

Hmmm, so you say!!! :orely: In the meantime you are still "Carrie-Less"!!! :evil:

Believe me now Bill? :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/CD9440A5-26C0-4F90-8708-75E806F7D22D_zpshshkcf70.jpg

Nice condition, has a bit of wear at the bottom of the spine and a badly applied Mylar cover which I will redo. Pretty damn pleased with this one :clap:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/1CFD3F67-6FD7-4038-878D-09523253AA44_zps0h7yqzps.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/3ABF910A-EF60-4FA3-BD66-A41D5FD30596_zpsx7ymjloj.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/5897013D-6A33-46DB-9E69-AB4541B49591_zpsmy9hrcnl.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

This completes my 'Unsigned limited/Gift' Editions a superb condition 1984 Grant edition of The Talisman. Thanks go to Tippy4 for this one!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/91E18CD2-F257-41F1-BC83-03F7DC6BBE85_zpsndja95ze.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

The Stand - Complete and Uncut. 1st/1st but I'm a little disappointed with the condition of the cover. Not nearly as 'mint' as the seller claimed. Still it was pretty inexpensive so it'll do for now. This one is turning out to be tricky to get in perfect condition.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/6E3F0591-309B-497E-AC14-5A93090D925A_zpsngmmmw7q.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[stroppygoblin]

Lisey's Story 1st/1st. Now this is more like it. Wonderful condition, indistinguishable from new.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/0DE3AA1D-0F0D-4138-81F3-355F15BA91E5_zpseormdici.jpg

[webstar1000]

nice brother~!

[stroppygoblin]

Nightmares in the Sky. Another one I have waited and waited on. small crease top left but pretty good. (There are a lot of rough copies of this about)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/434359A7-AE30-4F04-8EA4-D571F841B245_zpseizshojx.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

And finally Stephen King Goes to the Movies. I had (until recently) missed what this book contained, I had assumed it was another book written by a 3rd party expressing their views. It's actually a King short story collection (4 stories previously published in other collections) with additional comments by SK. Nice book by Subterranean Press. Got this for a great price and it's in mint condition.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/092E5F57-376E-482A-8E78-56E3F7E3F711_zpsjjx7b3z7.jpg

[Dan]

Great looking new books!

[webstar1000]

And finally Stephen King Goes to the Movies. I had (until recently) missed what this book contained, I had assumed it was another book written by a 3rd party expressing their views. It's actually a King short story collection (4 stories previously published in other collections) with additional comments by SK. Nice book by Subterranean Press. Got this for a great price and it's in mint condition.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/092E5F57-376E-482A-8E78-56E3F7E3F711_zpsjjx7b3z7.jpg

I agree. This was one I missed too cause I did not think it was a King book... not only that most copies I found on line (Ebay) were soft cover... even seen some people asking $200 for this book in fine condition. I paid $15 for mine and I was very happy with that price. It was at a book sale and it was perfect. Nicely made book for sure:) Good score brotha

[Ben Staad]

Excellent. I keep skipping these books as well. Not sure why I do.

[stroppygoblin]

I agree. This was one I missed too cause I did not think it was a King book... not only that most copies I found on line (Ebay) were soft cover... even seen some people asking $200 for this book in fine condition. I paid $15 for mine and I was very happy with that price. It was at a book sale and it was perfect. Nicely made book for sure:) Good score brotha

I paid $25 - pretty happy with that

[webstar1000]

I agree. This was one I missed too cause I did not think it was a King book... not only that most copies I found on line (Ebay) were soft cover... even seen some people asking $200 for this book in fine condition. I paid $15 for mine and I was very happy with that price. It was at a book sale and it was perfect. Nicely made book for sure:) Good score brotha

I paid $25 - pretty happy with that

YEP. I think that is a great price and it looks mint!

[webstar1000]

The dust jacket has some nice feel eh BTW?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

King's best and worst book in one fell swoop!

Hey, my name's in that movie book! But don't tell anybody!

[Bad Penny]

New books! Two beauties and the rest filling in some long standing gaps in my US 1st/1sts.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/AC8174C4-7AAE-4410-8E38-8818E934367D_zpsdxodxrpl.jpg

Excellent additions Simon - the Carrie rocks, as does the G/E Grant The Talisman - just beautiful !!!! :smile:

[Stockerlone]

Congrats for Stephen King Goes to the Movies
, Its a from Vincent Chong NICE illustrated book.

[carlosdetweiller]

Nightmares in the Sky. Another one I have waited and waited on. small crease top left but pretty good. (There are a lot of rough copies of this about)


Congratulations on the new stuff. Nightmares In The Sky is one of the books that I still need to upgrade in my collection. You are right about there being a lot of lesser copies out there. I've got a nice one but it has a remainder mark. And I've got another one that has no prices on the dj (book club, I guess). Still need to find a pristine first edition.

[stroppygoblin]

Nightmares in the Sky. Another one I have waited and waited on. small crease top left but pretty good. (There are a lot of rough copies of this about)


Congratulations on the new stuff. Nightmares In The Sky is one of the books that I still need to upgrade in my collection. You are right about there being a lot of lesser copies out there. I've got a nice one but it has a remainder mark. And I've got another one that has no prices on the dj (book club, I guess). Still need to find a pristine first edition.

That was my biggest headache. SO many of the ones on ebay don't show the inner cover with price info. I have passed on so many where the seller has not responded.

I guess most of the non collectors who are selling, just don't know what to include in the details. I recently had an email conversation with a guy over a set of DT books (1-4 were Viking and 5 - 7 were Grant). The set was going for a good price but there were no details on edition or print line, so I asked him what they were. Initially he sent me the ISBN Numbers :) but over a couple of exchanges I explained what I was looking for. It turned out Gunslinger was a 5th printing, DOTT was a 1st, Wastelands was a 3rd and W&G was a 3rd (Grants were all 1sts). I thanked the guy for the info but I'd pass as I was looking for Viking 1sts. He actually thanked me for teaching him something new!

[Ben Eads]

Awesome additions, Stroppy!

[stroppygoblin]

Received a nice set of bespoke slipcases today from Jeff to house my paperbacks. Very pleased with these, great price and good quality. I highly recommend them.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/2F03537F-67D6-4D10-8510-DD89789F13D9_zpswbcugqtl.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Very nice, Simon!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[needfulthings]

Just to let you know there are two official The Green Mile slipcases.
http://imageshack.com/a/img28/188/c3dk.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img835/7181/sg6b.jpg

[Bad Penny]

Very cool slipcases Simon (does yours come with a Windows Screen Saver, same as Bruce's :evil:) ???

[stroppygoblin]

Very cool slipcases Simon (does yours come with a Windows Screen Saver, same as Bruce's :evil:) ???

No, but I think only RF still has a computer that can load that disk!!

[Randall Flagg]

Very cool slipcases Simon (does yours come with a Windows Screen Saver, same as Bruce's :evil:) ???

No, but I think only RF still has a computer that can load that disk!!
My laptop and desktop won't run it as I have Windows 7 64 BIT. I do have an old XP 32 bit unit that will run 16 bit programs, but I am not a video gamer, so need to fire it up.

[stroppygoblin]

My laptop and desktop won't run it as I have Windows 7 64 BIT. I do have an old XP 32 bit unit that will run 16 bit programs, but I am not a video gamer, so need to fire it up.

I thought you recently upgraded to this?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/IBM_PC_5150.jpg

[Merlin1958]

^ Sucks that I remember those vividly!! LOL

[stroppygoblin]

^ Sucks that I remember those vividly!! LOL

This is what kicked off my programming career: (around 1980 and I was still at school :) )

http://regmedia.co.uk/2013/11/08/380z_1.jpg

[Merlin1958]

I remember using "IBM punch cards" at Citibank!!! LOL That was in the '70's!!!

[Ben Eads]

Nice catch, Stroppy! I love the story.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I have all my old Atari stuff. Yeah I know, who cares?

[stroppygoblin]

small delivery from the US this morning....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/75A54097-686E-4CBA-BBB2-70A1A04A0563_zpsn8ocmmxi.jpg

Using IPSParcels 30 day hold allowed me to ship in bulk. This worked out at approx $8 per item. Not bad when books from CD are charged at $40 - $60 each to ship...

[stroppygoblin]

so, what's in the boxes? Well nothing much rare, just some interesting 1st's to fill in the gaps of what I now personally consider to be the '1st's collection'. (In case anyone is interested I am using the TDT.org 1st Editions page as my guide. If it's on there it needs to be in my collection as a 1st/1st. (That Damn multi volume of the SK Omnibus causes me pain however... :() - I just don't think it should be included in that list).

Anyhoo first out of the boxes is a nice Pack of Wolves... all 3 1st/1st edition states plus a very nice condition Library bound (but no Library markings) Hardback version from Turtleback Books. (this is a later printing).

I think these will get a custom slipcase (hmm include the Hardback or not in the case...:orely:)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/8114D9F5-A521-4C9D-9EC8-93E621684BFD_zpsqk2cne7f.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/3292B826-0F94-4C54-A5A6-25C357926FBD_zpsdry61j5t.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/168CC4A8-55DE-450C-AA6C-90C6BE3A144E_zpsymuay2gx.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

next up is a replacement 1st/1st for my Nightmares and Dreamscapes (My previous one was bought in a job lot of 1sts and it came with a ripped cover) and the other 1st state of Insomnia (I already have the White and Red or is it Red and White?) of this.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/D1A919E5-D62B-43D7-BEFF-7B199BD465AC_zpsjywgbeit.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Now THIS is cool! and waaay bigger than I expected. This is Bev Vincent's Illustrated Companion. I have only glanced at it so far but it is packed with interesting stuff and beautifully done. There are little insert pockets with pullout facsimile pages of additional info on the books :clap: way way cool. I heartily recommend picking this up if you don't have it in your collection. Kudos to Bev on this one!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/83b13ca5-534f-41fa-934c-8184ab96596d_zps738d8681.jpg

Example insets...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/C9F07FB6-92C6-48E7-8A3A-92A9374C7595_zps1dbfqtaj.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/1564C3DB-B1A8-4437-A37D-5671F0373D0E_zpsbgpu2jbi.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Some DT books now, Volumes I, III & IV of the Viking 1sts. All picked up for very small money. I had considered these inferior to the Grant ones, but they are very nice editions in their own right (just need to pick up Vol II now, but having set a low price precedent on the others i'm going to bide my time... :) )

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/C57B109A-9B61-4797-A8BD-4F0F43FDA7DD_zpslknik8lm.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Picked up these 2 trade 1sts from David at Betts for a ridiculously low price ($15 each!) The SoS is still in publishers shrinkwrap!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/3546b846-e53e-40c9-a81f-218da256c265_zpsa5c04da0.jpg

All together now...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/670C874A-F77F-47D0-B39A-D09A940087CA_zpsvwyhgqyt.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Also bought this Green Mile set from David as I only had the UK paperback 1sts. A little disappointed with condition as David labelled them 'fine' but there is more wear than expected. I was really hoping for a perfect set of these, still price was low so no real hardship. Also just to add to the slight annoyance, the US copies are slightly smaller in height than the UK ones, so the Custom slipcase I had made is too big. Thats another one to order then....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/84151EC7-9A8C-4070-A949-A688B3D95674_zpsqfrdrfh3.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Another bargain! picked up both book and slipcase for less than original slipcase price! (now have a duplicate Book if anyone in the UK is looking for a Dr Sleep 1st/1st?)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/954F0297-E547-4A61-8E2C-080C1B589C78_zpsldwn8ej1.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

and lastly not part of the US shipment, but arrived the same day. A nice (and nice price as well) condition UK 1st of Eyes of the Dragon.

My decision to not collect the UK 1sts is starting to waiver, I already have practically all of them (just the early ones are missing or are BCE's) so have decided to see just how cheap I can get them over the long haul. (This was a good start :) )

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/A64A9D36-CAF4-4DD0-8538-F2C30FDA794C_zpsnevssf6t.jpg

Thats all for now!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Stroppy! Congratulations!

John

[becca69]

Love that edition of EOTD

[dnemec]

Great haul! Isn't SK's Illustrated Companion amazing?!! When mine first came, I was just blown away by everything it included! Bev did an awesome job on it!!!

[Merlin1958]

Sweet!!!

[webstar1000]

Great haul! Isn't SK's Illustrated Companion amazing?!! When mine first came, I was just blown away by everything it included! Bev did an awesome job on it!!!

I dont have that.... what makes it so great guys...?

[Roseannebarr]

so, what's in the boxes? Well nothing much rare, just some interesting 1st's to fill in the gaps of what I now personally consider to be the '1st's collection'. (In case anyone is interested I am using the TDT.org 1st Editions page as my guide. If it's on there it needs to be in my collection as a 1st/1st. (That Damn multi volume of the SK Omnibus causes me pain however... :() - I just don't think it should be included in that list).

Anyhoo first out of the boxes is a nice Pack of Wolves... all 3 1st/1st edition states plus a very nice condition Library bound (but no Library markings) Hardback version from Turtleback Books. (this is a later printing).

I think these will get a custom slipcase (hmm include the Hardback or not in the case...:orely:)
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/8114D9F5-A521-4C9D-9EC8-93E621684BFD_zpsqk2cne7f.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/3292B826-0F94-4C54-A5A6-25C357926FBD_zpsdry61j5t.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/168CC4A8-55DE-450C-AA6C-90C6BE3A144E_zpsymuay2gx.jpg


every copy of my silver bullett appears to be a second printing. what is the numberline on your silver bullett? should it have a 1 in it? Thanks! Glen

[stroppygoblin]

every copy of my silver bullett appears to be a second printing. what is the numberline on your silver bullett? should it have a 1 in it? Thanks! Glen

Yes, I'm afraid so, mine has the full number line:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/C58D9D5A-2600-41D0-B625-59EBCF23724A_zpsgay4wwrj.jpg

[Stockerlone]

Congrats for an mountain of nice books.

[Dan]

I love coming home to a big pile of boxes! It's like Christmas! Congrats!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Oh...I guess those books are OK.....times 1,000,000!

[idlewarnings]

Nice haul, stroppy.

[mattgreenbean]

Great haul! Isn't SK's Illustrated Companion amazing?!! When mine first came, I was just blown away by everything it included! Bev did an awesome job on it!!!

I dont have that.... what makes it so great guys...?

Its like a biography but in the form of a scrapbook. A unique way of seeing the behind the stories he's written.

[webstar1000]

Great haul! Isn't SK's Illustrated Companion amazing?!! When mine first came, I was just blown away by everything it included! Bev did an awesome job on it!!!

I dont have that.... what makes it so great guys...?

Its like a biography but in the form of a scrapbook. A unique way of seeing the behind the stories he's written.

Nice I am gonna grab one:) thanks!

[Superfly]

a really great collection!

[stroppygoblin]

As part of HF duties, I have the pleasure of hosting a new eBay Auction sale. The item can be found here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stephen-King-Just-After-Sunset-Limited-Original-Art-by-Rachel-Readman-Unique-/111324014164) and is The US Collectors Edition of Just After Sunset. This book has been given the full artist treatment by our very own Rachel Readman and she has graciously completed FOUR original pieces of art in this one book! As the contributor of the book, I had the honour of suggesting which stories/elements that Rachel should draw and I selected the following:

1. Richard Sifkitz on his bike with the mural in front of him (The Stationary Bike)
2. The cat crawling inside the hit man (The cat from Hell)
3. Curtis Johnson Crawling through the toilet to escape being locked in (A very tight place)
4. At the Party, viewing the destruction of manhattan by atomic bomb (graduation afternoon)

Here are the images Rachel created:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques004_zpsf6cd5889.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques005_zps27a1e6bf.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques003_zpsb3d8a467.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques001_zps7a3f5e20.jpg

I love them all, but my absolute favourite is the one she did for 'A Very Tight Place'. I really hope to win this item, but equally I would like to see it raise more than I can afford. Please take the time to view and bid!

[webstar1000]

As part of HF duties, I have the pleasure of hosting a new eBay Auction sale. The item can be found here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stephen-King-Just-After-Sunset-Limited-Original-Art-by-Rachel-Readman-Unique-/111324014164) and is The US Collectors Edition of Just After Sunset. This book has been given the full artist treatment by our very own Rachel Readman and she has graciously completed FOUR original pieces of art in this one book! As the contributor of the book, I had the honour of suggesting which stories/elements that Rachel should draw and I selected the following:

1. Richard Sifkitz on his bike with the mural in front of him (The Stationary Bike)
2. The cat crawling inside the hit man (The cat from Hell)
3. Curtis Johnson Crawling through the toilet to escape being locked in (A very tight place)
4. At the Party, viewing the destruction of manhattan by atomic bomb (graduation afternoon)

Here are the images Rachel created:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques004_zpsf6cd5889.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques005_zps27a1e6bf.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques003_zpsb3d8a467.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques001_zps7a3f5e20.jpg

I love them all, but my absolute favourite is the one she did for 'A Very Tight Place'. I really hope to win this item, but equally I would like to see it raise more than I can afford. Please take the time to view and bid!

Man that is really good! Great job Simon!

[dnemec]

Gorgeous! Each new Haven Fund piece is better than the last!!!

[jonahwriter]

As part of HF duties, I have the pleasure of hosting a new eBay Auction sale. The item can be found here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stephen-King-Just-After-Sunset-Limited-Original-Art-by-Rachel-Readman-Unique-/111324014164) and is The US Collectors Edition of Just After Sunset. This book has been given the full artist treatment by our very own Rachel Readman and she has graciously completed FOUR original pieces of art in this one book! As the contributor of the book, I had the honour of suggesting which stories/elements that Rachel should draw and I selected the following:

1. Richard Sifkitz on his bike with the mural in front of him (The Stationary Bike)
2. The cat crawling inside the hit man (The cat from Hell)
3. Curtis Johnson Crawling through the toilet to escape being locked in (A very tight place)
4. At the Party, viewing the destruction of manhattan by atomic bomb (graduation afternoon)

Here are the images Rachel created:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques004_zpsf6cd5889.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques005_zps27a1e6bf.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques003_zpsb3d8a467.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques001_zps7a3f5e20.jpg

I love them all, but my absolute favourite is the one she did for 'A Very Tight Place'. I really hope to win this item, but equally I would like to see it raise more than I can afford. Please take the time to view and bid!



WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely stunning.

[stroppygoblin]

New addition. CD do make a lovely collectible...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/B9FC5F33-D970-4BDE-A408-EEF06ABE8120_zps5iglm1m5.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/C6512CDE-6DB9-4572-8354-101C139DEDC5_zpsdmppafni.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Strops!!!!

[stroppygoblin]

Thanks - got a few older UK 1sts arriving soon too...

[Dolso]

As part of HF duties, I have the pleasure of hosting a new eBay Auction sale. The item can be found here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stephen-King-Just-After-Sunset-Limited-Original-Art-by-Rachel-Readman-Unique-/111324014164) and is The US Collectors Edition of Just After Sunset. This book has been given the full artist treatment by our very own Rachel Readman and she has graciously completed FOUR original pieces of art in this one book! As the contributor of the book, I had the honour of suggesting which stories/elements that Rachel should draw and I selected the following:

1. Richard Sifkitz on his bike with the mural in front of him (The Stationary Bike)
2. The cat crawling inside the hit man (The cat from Hell)
3. Curtis Johnson Crawling through the toilet to escape being locked in (A very tight place)
4. At the Party, viewing the destruction of manhattan by atomic bomb (graduation afternoon)

Here are the images Rachel created:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques004_zpsf6cd5889.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques005_zps27a1e6bf.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques003_zpsb3d8a467.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques001_zps7a3f5e20.jpg

I love them all, but my absolute favourite is the one she did for 'A Very Tight Place'. I really hope to win this item, but equally I would like to see it raise more than I can afford. Please take the time to view and bid!

Man that is really good! Great job Simon!

This is what i get for not visiting the sight regularly -- that was AWESOME stuff!!

[Merlin1958]

As part of HF duties, I have the pleasure of hosting a new eBay Auction sale. The item can be found here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stephen-King-Just-After-Sunset-Limited-Original-Art-by-Rachel-Readman-Unique-/111324014164) and is The US Collectors Edition of Just After Sunset. This book has been given the full artist treatment by our very own Rachel Readman and she has graciously completed FOUR original pieces of art in this one book! As the contributor of the book, I had the honour of suggesting which stories/elements that Rachel should draw and I selected the following:

1. Richard Sifkitz on his bike with the mural in front of him (The Stationary Bike)
2. The cat crawling inside the hit man (The cat from Hell)
3. Curtis Johnson Crawling through the toilet to escape being locked in (A very tight place)
4. At the Party, viewing the destruction of manhattan by atomic bomb (graduation afternoon)

Here are the images Rachel created:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques004_zpsf6cd5889.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques005_zps27a1e6bf.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques003_zpsb3d8a467.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/JASRemarques001_zps7a3f5e20.jpg

I love them all, but my absolute favourite is the one she did for 'A Very Tight Place'. I really hope to win this item, but equally I would like to see it raise more than I can afford. Please take the time to view and bid!

Man that is really good! Great job Simon!

This is what i get for not visiting the sight regularly -- that was AWESOME stuff!!



Yeah, you are officially suspended from the "Haven Fund Team", heathen!!!!



LOL J/K!!!!

[stroppygoblin]

Some UK 1sts arrived - Yes I know I said I wasn't going to collect UK edition's but, well... but... and, well, ah hell - here they are...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/A66929B6-9B6B-4ED4-A72E-87BDD9E25EFD_zpsuhxg9kj4.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Dead Zone is not a first printing (it's a 2nd and has a couple of small library stamps)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/CC424594-1C06-43B2-8AA6-63F71279B9C8_zpszclzuly1.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/20821179-36D4-40C6-8D8C-7FA207252FD5_zpsnhniewht.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Firestarter is a 1st/1st - liking this one a lot!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/f6778e38-55e2-47b6-b130-02bee27cdbab_zpsab9a2a72.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/6b17e398-bbaf-4fe3-8c56-36c2aec99392_zpse694dba3.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Different Seasons 1st/1st , kinda hard to find in this condition. (small bump to bottom left)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/36296D66-1B9F-4BB6-AE67-4EC5698080C9_zpsp3nj44io.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/9528860C-CB11-422E-8E95-68D62E3C311C_zps5imouxof.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

And finally IT. Again a 1st/1st in pretty nice shape.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/781D2EFA-8C23-4BC4-92E6-C40E63601F9B_zpstmieracm.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/8DBABFD9-0549-45A6-8EF5-1C2B53CDB0FE_zpst34mfhzk.jpg

[becca69]

Nice UK books... I want those!

[stroppygoblin]

Nice UK books... I want those!

But these are mine! you can't have them :evil:

Seriously though, these are small money. it's the first 4 (Carrie, The Shining, 'salem's Lot, and Night Shift) that are crazy hard to find because of the ridiculously low 1st print runs (<1000). I don't expect to ever get those.

[becca69]

I've seen The Shining at decent prices. The thing that kills me is the shipping from the UK. It's gotten crazy expensive.

[stroppygoblin]

I've seen The Shining at decent prices. The thing that kills me is the shipping from the UK. It's gotten crazy expensive.

Try going the other way!!! US to UK is at least 30% higher for the same weight.

[becca69]

Yeah, but your $$ is worth more than ours :lol:

[Merlin1958]

Very nice additions, Simon!!! WTG!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Stockerlone]

Congrats, very nice new books. Who is the IT cover artist ?

[stroppygoblin]

Congrats, very nice new books. Who is the IT cover artist ?

Artwork by: Howard J. Shaw (design), Gerald Grace (illustration)

[The Library Policeman]

Nice new grabs, Simon. I've always really liked the cover art on IT. :)

[Merlin1958]

Nice new grabs, Simon. I've always really liked the cover art on IT. :)

Yeah, and I as well. I guess its a case of the grass is always greener, but the reason I collected U.K. editions is because I always thought, in general, that the DJ's were nicer. "IT' is a fine example.

[Ben Eads]

Awesome additions! I love your foreign edition of IT!

[stroppygoblin]

Awesome additions! I love your foreign edition of IT!

"Foreign"? LOL!! :FU: