2014 Haven FundraiserAuction #23-Stephen King signed-Maitz remarqued-Duma Key

[Randall Flagg]

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TheDarkTower.org (http://www.thedarktower.org/)is proud to be the EXCLUSIVE site to auction this new, unique and fine Collectible item.
For your consideration is an ORIGINAL drawing by world renowned artist Don Maitz! (http://www.paravia.com/DonMaitz/website/index.html)
This full page piece is drawn in a 1st trade edition of Stephen King’s“Duma Key”. With splashes of color it is a stunning image.
Maitz also contacted Stephen King and had King sign the book! Yes, Stephen King signed the book!
Not only did King sign it, but the signature is not as cramped as most of King’s recent signatures.




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[Merlin1958]

Awesome piece!!!! Even better than the first one!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Awesome piece!!!! Even better than the first one!!!
The art certainly hasn't been seen before (by me).

[Merlin1958]

Wow!! Already at 8 bids and $256.00!!!

[mcdonaldj]

Wow, I mean, like holy crap just WOW! Temp high bidder we'll see if I can stay in this one.

[Merlin1958]

Wow, I mean, like holy crap just WOW! Temp high bidder we'll see if I can stay in this one.

Yeah, right? I think Mr. Maitz may be along shortly to tell us a bit about the art!!

[mcdonaldj]

Wow, I mean, like holy crap just WOW! Temp high bidder we'll see if I can stay in this one.

Yeah, right? I think Mr. Maitz may be along shortly to tell us a bit about the art!!

Yep, while very cool, it caused the price to skyrocket last time!

[Merlin1958]

$420.00!!!!!

[Ben Staad]

Damn. This is one I would love to own. Good luck to everyone and hopefully this auction is knocked out of the park by someone.

[Merlin1958]

That is a striking picture!! No wonder Sai King kept the preliminary sketch's for himself.

[bdwyer19]

Hmmm... I already have a signed Duma Key remarqued by Mark Stutzman. It would be very cool to have this as a companion piece.

[Merlin1958]

The auction link has been forwarded to Mr. King' office. These are amazing times!! LOL

[Merlin1958]

$500.00!!!!

[carlosdetweiller]

Is that Michael Jackson?

[Frankie]

Is that Michael Jackson?

Nah, there's no baby dangling over the balcony rail.

[The Library Policeman]

Is that Michael Jackson?

Haha :D

[jonahwriter]

LOL at the Michael Jackson comments!

This is a great looking piece. Are a lot of these auctions planned or will this and the "Desperation" be the only two for now?

[stroppygoblin]

I know of other auctions still to come, but I believe the remarqued books by Don are the only ones signed by SK.

Merlin IS a magician right? :evil:

[Randall Flagg]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you...

[Don Maitz]

Wow It DOES look like Michael Jackson!! Ha! I had no idea I was doing a posthumous likeness. It is a complete accident!! The Duma Key book holds special interest to me as there are threads in the story that strike close to home. I have lived in Sarasota, FL for 24 years ,so the setting is quite familiar. I visited Casey Key for the first time with my soon to be wife, author and artist, Janny Wurts, at her parents house on North Casey Key to get research for a painting I was doing of... a dark pirate ship coming out of a dawn sky Way too coincidental that the first thing the artist character in the book sketched on Duma Key was a dark ship on a sunset horizon. I remember jogging to the far end of the barrier island where there was a house under construction, the house that Stephen King later purchased. One of the guests at our wedding on North Casey Key was Tom Cross who lived in a very old overgrown largish house on the island. His wife would see Stephen King walking past her driveway from time to time. It is likely that the overgrown property inspired King. I have been peripheral to the art scene in Sarasota, knew the bridge described in the book, and walked the beaches. More importantly, I could relate to the angst experienced by the artist character as his sold paintings influenced people in a very BAD way. This story became one I had identified with and later illustrated for the oversized book, Knowing Darkness, the Art of Stephen King. You can see this painting along with the color art I did for Desperation and the edition of watercolor remarques I did for Desperation also on my website <www.paravia.com>.- scroll under "Special Features"on the Myth And Legends toolbar at the top area of my site. The Desperation watercolor remarques inspired me to do a watercolor for this auction. I want to thank all of those that support this Haven Fund auction. Stephen King has done a fine thing by personally signing the two books for the auction. Helped by my urging through his secretary, in Bangor. Stephen King has done even a finer thing by initiating this fund. I know many creative people that provide us entertainment while living on financial thin ice. Thank you all for supporting this cause.

[jonahwriter]

Hi Don. Welcome to the forum. Wow, that's a great post and some really interesting background. I found the photo you mean at http://www.paravia.com/DonMaitz/website/MythLegend/SpecialFeatures/GhostShip.html. That's a really beautiful and very cool Ghost Ship painting. It's stunning!

[AKC]

Looks like Don has incited a bidding war!

2 Bidders going head-to-head.....I recognize one of them as a high-end collector who has been around awhile.

[Merlin1958]

Hey, Don I see you made it here!!!




$800.00!!!!!

[Merlin1958]

I know of other auctions still to come, but I believe the remarqued books by Don are the only ones signed by SK.

Merlin IS a magician right? :evil:


That is true, Simon though a $10 donation gets you an entry into the Grand Prize drawing for a King signed book at the end of the HF. The Wizard still has a few choice items in his cloak for you guys. There are more remarqued books and a special item or two yet to come!!! The Haven Fund Whore rarely sleeps!!

Btw I wanted to take a moment to point out that while all the various artists are very supportive of my crazy shit over the years, Don has always been just a wee bit over and above. I think it's worth a virtual round of applause for them all as they contribute annually and selflessly and even try to come up with newer and more marketable items. Just a great group of folks!!


:clap::clap::clap:

[Merlin1958]

$810.00!!!!

[Merlin1958]

$835.00!!


As an "organizer" you occasionally come across a item you "organized", but want to own. For me, this is it, but I suppose it is just not in the cards. Best to the ultimate winner. I'm done!!

[Merlin1958]

I know some of you feel that I hype these things a little much, but for your consideration, this is one of those "Exclusive to TDT.Org Auction items". The drawing by Mr. Maitz is to my knowledge, the first he has ever done, he signed it and then forwarded it to Mr. King to be signed, who in fact kept the preliminary sketch's for himself!! This item is more a S/L than any S/L before it and Mr. King has the drawings of YOUR purchased book (if you win it of course)!!! You do not get more exclusive than that!!! I would go out on a limb and say that this (and the prior auction) may be the 1/1's of all time!!

[jonahwriter]

I can't go any higher but I think this one will go for a lot so well done in advance! Merlin, just to clarify - will there be any more remarqued/signed books - or can you say?

[Merlin1958]

I can't go any higher but I think this one will go for a lot so well done in advance! Merlin, just to clarify - will there be any more remarqued/signed books - or can you say?

Of course!!! A $10 donation gets you an entry into the "Grand Prize Drawing" for a King signed book and we have many more auctions to come!!!

Of course, I have 10 entries (the Max) and you can as well!!!

[Frankie]

I can't go any higher but I think this one will go for a lot so well done in advance! Merlin, just to clarify - will there be any more remarqued/signed books - or can you say?

Of course!!! A $10 donation gets you an entry into the "Grand Prize Drawing" for a King signed book and we have many more auctions to come!!!

Of course, I have 10 entries (the Max) and you can as well!!!

Where do we go to do that?

[Merlin1958]

$925.00!!!!

[jonahwriter]

I can't go any higher but I think this one will go for a lot so well done in advance! Merlin, just to clarify - will there be any more remarqued/signed books - or can you say?

Of course!!! A $10 donation gets you an entry into the "Grand Prize Drawing" for a King signed book and we have many more auctions to come!!!

Of course, I have 10 entries (the Max) and you can as well!!!

Ok cool! Thanks! I think I have 3 or 4 entries now (not sure). I will donate more next month or later this month anyway.

[Merlin1958]

I can't go any higher but I think this one will go for a lot so well done in advance! Merlin, just to clarify - will there be any more remarqued/signed books - or can you say?

Of course!!! A $10 donation gets you an entry into the "Grand Prize Drawing" for a King signed book and we have many more auctions to come!!!

Of course, I have 10 entries (the Max) and you can as well!!!

Ok cool! Thanks! I think I have 3 or 4 entries now (not sure). I will donate more next month or later this month anyway.


Whatever you can afford to do is greatly appreciated!!! Don't feel obligated. If you want to help, great. If you can't, well that is cool as well. You do what you can, when you can and if you can. Thanks!!

[Frankie]

I can't go any higher but I think this one will go for a lot so well done in advance! Merlin, just to clarify - will there be any more remarqued/signed books - or can you say?

Of course!!! A $10 donation gets you an entry into the "Grand Prize Drawing" for a King signed book and we have many more auctions to come!!!

Of course, I have 10 entries (the Max) and you can as well!!!

Where do we go to do that?

Nevermind, I'm blind. :)

[Merlin1958]

$955.00!!!

[jonahwriter]

I'm still surprised "Desperation" didn't tip over the 1K mark considering it was also a slipcased Gift Edition and the great remarque and signature - but this one is already close to 1K on the first day, so this could go very very VERY high! Nice!

[Merlin1958]

I'm still surprised "Desperation" didn't tip over the 1K mark considering it was also a slipcased Gift Edition and the great remarque and signature - but this one is already close to 1K on the first day, so this could go very very VERY high! Nice!

So bid!!!

[jonahwriter]

I have! A few times. But sadly my limit has been reached. Whoever wins is going to have one hell of a nice book! Good luck everyone.

[Tito_Villa]

I do love the Ghost Ship painting by Don. I have it pride of place in my living room. He's a great guy to deal with, i also have a 'Desperation wolf' painting and preliminary sketch!

[carlosdetweiller]

I do love the Ghost Ship painting by Don. I have it pride of place in my living room.

You do? You have that painting in your living room?

[Ari_Racing]

I do have that print as well in my living room :)

[Tito_Villa]

I do love the Ghost Ship painting by Don. I have it pride of place in my living room.

You do? You have that painting in your living room?

Sorry i should have clarified, i have an artists' print proof.
I saw the original on Betts a while back and very almost bought it!

[Stockerlone]

An absolut amazing piece of art.... beautiful !!!

[Randall Flagg]

I can't go any higher but I think this one will go for a lot so well done in advance! Merlin, just to clarify - will there be any more remarqued/signed books - or can you say?

Of course!!! A $10 donation gets you an entry into the "Grand Prize Drawing" for a King signed book and we have many more auctions to come!!!

Of course, I have 10 entries (the Max) and you can as well!!!

Where do we go to do that?
There is a Paypal widget atop each page. Enter the $ amount and click "donate".

[becca69]

I love it... too bad it is out of my price range :(

[cit74]

I agree - an awesome item - but now have to save for house payments -so no bidding on high ticket items….great job with this one

[bdwyer19]

Up to $1,443. Wow! Sadly, I'm not involved in this bidding war.

[Randall Flagg]

I am shocked-but pleased. I figured the Desperation piece to exceed $1K (it didn't), and figured this one for ~$700. Go figure.

[Merlin1958]

Holy crap on a cracker!!! $1,443.00!!!! Well done folks!!


Maybe Sai King is bidding!! LOL


Wow!! I am just amazed at how well this is doing. It's a wonderful drawing, really unique, but I never would have expected this. Just great!! I couldn't be happier!!! Anyone from here still on it? I bowed out at just under a grand.

Has anyone else noted the rivulets of "red" leaping off her cloak? Like it was made of "blood"? Very cool indeed!!!

[bdwyer19]

CD is promoting the auction on their Facebook page. Hopefully it brings in more bidders.

[Merlin1958]

CD is promoting the auction on their Facebook page. Hopefully it brings in more bidders.

I know. Are they great people or what?

[Merlin1958]

Guess it is in the hands of the sniper's now!!!

[Randall Flagg]

I think it's capped out. Unless there are two people who really want it, this is likely the max.

[Merlin1958]

I think it's capped out. Unless there are two people who really want it, this is likely the max.


We shall see. When it comes to the HF, I am the eternal optimist!!

[tippy4]

I think it's capped out. Unless there are two people who really want it, this is likely the max.

Looking like you were wrong....although I was in agreement with you that it was done.

[bdwyer19]

Wow! $1525!!

[mcdonaldj]

Wow! $1525!!

Yep fairly amazing, I remember when I thought I had a shot at $750. Great piece.

[Randall Flagg]

I think it's capped out. Unless there are two people who really want it, this is likely the max.

Looking like you were wrong....although I was in agreement with you that it was done.
Shows how much I know.

[tippy4]

You and me both.

[Merlin1958]

There's a new player at the table, folks!!!

[bdwyer19]

There's a new player at the table, folks!!!

And to enter at this price is pretty amazing!

[Merlin1958]

There's a new player at the table, folks!!!

And to enter at this price is pretty amazing!


This is probably crazy, but it's fun to speculate. King kept the original sketch's telling, Don he liked them a lot. Don, forwarded the auction links to SK so he could monitor the auction. Could he be the new player? We may never know, but it is fun to speculate!!




Edit: BTW, the above statements are no "Haven Fund Whore" shine on to increase activity. To the best of my knowledge the above events are accurate and true.

[stroppygoblin]

Steve does a lot of eBay buying if that's the case!'

[Lookwhoitis]

This is probably crazy, but it's fun to speculate. King kept the original sketch's telling, Don he liked them a lot. Don, forwarded the auction links to SK so he could monitor the auction. Could he be the new player? We may never know, but it is fun to speculate!!


I'd sure like to see Sai King's "My Collection" thread! :D

[Merlin1958]

This is probably crazy, but it's fun to speculate. King kept the original sketch's telling, Don he liked them a lot. Don, forwarded the auction links to SK so he could monitor the auction. Could he be the new player? We may never know, but it is fun to speculate!!


I'd sure like to see Sai King's "My Collection" thread! :D

LOL No Shit!! LOL

[stroppygoblin]

Yeah, 1st/1st signed, 1st/1st signed, 1st/1st signed
1st/1st not signed... Oh hang on,[fetches a pen]... 1st/1st signed ... :)

[Merlin1958]

Yeah, 1st/1st signed, 1st/1st signed, 1st/1st signed
1st/1st not signed... Oh hang on,[fetches a pen]... 1st/1st signed ... :)


LOL Can you just imagine the Movie Memorabilia??? Plus, all the Hollywood autographs he has or could have had? And let's be real folks, he's an admitted "Geek" like many of us here. Must be an amazing collection.

[Randall Flagg]

This is probably crazy, but it's fun to speculate. King kept the original sketch's telling, Don he liked them a lot. Don, forwarded the auction links to SK so he could monitor the auction. Could he be the new player? We may never know, but it is fun to speculate!!
King could have just asked Maitz to do another one as a "favor".

[Merlin1958]

This is probably crazy, but it's fun to speculate. King kept the original sketch's telling, Don he liked them a lot. Don, forwarded the auction links to SK so he could monitor the auction. Could he be the new player? We may never know, but it is fun to speculate!!
King could have just asked Maitz to do another one as a "favor".

Not trying to be argumentative, but then why keep the sketch's? He could probably have anything he wanted, no? Let me dream, for now!! LOL LOL LOL

[Don Maitz]

I am very pleased that this item has done so well in the auction. Thank you bidders. I try to make each remarque I do is a one of a kind. I may do the same character as with Collie in Desperation, but I put him in a different scene or doing something different described in the story. I sometimes use pencil, colored pencil, or watercolor. When I am commissioned to do a remarque , I try to take into account suggestions. If I'm asked to make a remarque like one I did previously, I find what I can alter to make it a bit different.

[Merlin1958]

Very cool info, Don!!!

[Ben Staad]

Thanks for all of your help with the fundraiser.


I am very pleased that this item has done so well in the auction. Thank you bidders. I try to make each remarque I do is a one of a kind. I may do the same character as with Collie in Desperation, but I put him in a different scene or doing something different described in the story. I sometimes use pencil, colored pencil, or watercolor. When I am commissioned to do a remarque , I try to take into account suggestions. If I'm asked to make a remarque like one I did previously, I find what I can alter to make it a bit different.

[webstar1000]

I cannot believe how high this one is.... I am betting it to close out around 2k....

[Merlin1958]

I cannot believe how high this one is.... I am betting it to close out around 2k....

From your mouth to Gods' ear!!!

[stroppygoblin]

I cannot believe how high this one is.... I am betting it to close out around 2k....

From your mouth to Gods' ear!!!

Is he bidding too? Wow!

[Merlin1958]

Sold!! $1,525.00!!!

[EXPLORER]

Well done.... Bravo!

[The Library Policeman]

That's an amazing price! Congrats to all involved.

[Ben Staad]

Great price and an awesome item for Haven. Well done!