Hardcover Edition of Joyland Announced

[Papaseraphim]

http://www.liljas-library.com/article.php?id=4441&ref=rss

No mention of a S/L Edition

Details from the article on Lilja's Library:

Hardcover Edition from Hard Case Crime to Feature Never-Before-Seen Art by Glen Orbik, Robert McGinnis, Mark Summers and Pat Kinsella.

...

The new edition will feature a brand new cover painting by popular Hard Case Crime artist Glen Orbik, whose other covers for the series include books by Gore Vidal and Michael Crichton; a map of the Joyland amusement park illustrated in the classic ‘mapback’ style by Susan Hunt Yule; and more than twenty interior illustrations by acclaimed artists Robert McGinnis, Mark Summers and Pat Kinsella.

Copied from Lilja's Library: http://liljas-library.com/

[biomieg]

Thanks for the link! I like it.

[Papaseraphim]

New cover looks awesome.


Thanks for the link! I like it.

[mikeC]

I hope they do a portfolio all of those artists are excellent.

[zelig]

This may be the one I posted about here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17457-Joyland-Discussion-SPOILERS&p=895103&viewfull=1#post895103) back in January. You can pre-order from Amazon.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

http://www.liljas-library.com/article.php?id=4441&ref=rss

No mention of a S/L Edition

Since Hard Case Crime is a collaborator with Winterfall LLC and Titan Publishing Group, they have already released it as a limited.

Mulleins

[Theli]

Looks great! I may have missed on the limited edition, but I'll be snatching this one up.

[CyberGhostface]

I don't want to sound like a prude here but (even though it's tasteful all things considered) I'm a little tired at there being yet another near-naked woman on the cover. At least the original paperback had something to do with the story. I mean I get what they're going for but...

[herbertwest]

From the 4 illustrations on Liljas website, I feel like not all of them are brand new.
I already had this one :

http://www.liljas-library.com/img/other/joyland_hb_4.jpg

And I remember this one too


http://www.liljas-library.com/img/other/joyland_hb_2.jpg

[mkb.redux]

As a fan of both King (and this particular novel more than some) AND Hard Case Crime, love the new cover:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/KNOMEOR/joyland_hb_1_zpsw6mgkhhu.jpg

[Papaseraphim]

The description says "more than twenty interior illustrations by acclaimed artists Robert McGinnis, Mark Summers and Pat Kinsella."

I guess we'll have to wait and see if they're new.





From the 4 illustrations on Liljas website, I feel like not all of them are brand new.
I already had this one :

http://www.liljas-library.com/img/other/joyland_hb_4.jpg

And I remember this one too


http://www.liljas-library.com/img/other/joyland_hb_2.jpg

[needfulthings]

I don't want to sound like a prude here but (even though it's tasteful all things considered) I'm a little tired at there being yet another near-naked woman on the cover. At least the original paperback had something to do with the story. I mean I get what they're going for but...
I don't think you do. These are HARD CASE CRIME books based on reprints of the Great Mystery Pulp novels from the 50s & 60s along with some new stories in the same vain....SO THE COVER IS RIGHT ON.
http://imageshack.com/a/img540/8172/sA463O.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img905/2932/tK9nL7.jpg
BY THE WAY.....
"NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER"
1972 When Gothic Romance's were HOT
http://imageshack.com/a/img538/2088/OQXRDq.jpg

[CyberGhostface]

I'm well aware what their style is and what they're emulating but there are other alternatives they've done as well without a barely dressed woman with little to no connection with the plot.

For example:

http://i.imgur.com/VsABjv6.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/gMIrJjG.jpg

Just off the top of my head a cover depicting the murder of Linda Gray would reflect the story and still have that sensationalistic vibe they're going for.

[herbertwest]

The description says "more than twenty interior illustrations by acclaimed artists Robert McGinnis, Mark Summers and Pat Kinsella."
I guess we'll have to wait and see if they're new.

I was mislead by the first sentence : "Hardcover Edition from Hard Case Crime to Feature Never-Before-Seen Art by Glen Orbik, Robert McGinnis, Mark Summers and Pat Kinsella."
Some may be new, but I dont think all of it is...
Wait and see I guess...

[needfulthings]

It does not state ALL new never seen art.... Just FEATURES never seen art.

[herbertwest]

True. Thanks for the correction

[Theli]

I'm well aware what their style is and what they're emulating but there are other alternatives they've done as well without a barely dressed woman with little to no connection with the plot.

For example:

http://i.imgur.com/VsABjv6.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/gMIrJjG.jpg

Just off the top of my head a cover depicting the murder of Linda Gray would reflect the story and still have that sensationalistic vibe they're going for.

I prefer Joyland 's cover to either of those.

[Kingfan24]

Is this for preorder yet?

[stroppygoblin]

Is this for preorder yet?

Yes, has been for months from Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1783295325)

Thats a UK link, but you should be able to find it on Amazon.com

[Theli]

Since it's available on Amazon I imagine it will be available in brick & mortar book stores too, anyone know for sure? I generally prefer to get my copies of HCs that way instead of online, that way I can inspect each book for the best condition.

[zelig]

I posted about this book in January. Pre-ordered it back then too. I believe it's this one (http://www.amazon.com/Joyland-Illustrated-Stephen-King/dp/1783295325/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426782142&sr=8-1&keywords=joyland+illustrated+edition).



Is this for preorder yet?

Yes, has been for months from Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1783295325)

Thats a UK link, but you should be able to find it on Amazon.com

[uturn83]

http://www.stephenkingcatalog.com/catalog/joyland-illustrated-hard-cover-limited-cover-signed-p-2230.html

[needfulthings]

??????????
HOW LONG ARE WE GOING TO MILK THIS CASH COW? LOL
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/5610/cjGv8K.jpg:unsure:

[Merlin1958]

??????????
HOW LONG ARE WE GOING TO MILK THIS CASH COW?
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/5610/cjGv8K.jpg:unsure:

Until it ultimately returns to giving "Just Milk"? LOL

[mikeC]

Not surprised.

[Merlin1958]

Not surprised.

Insightful.


Just kidding around. LOL

[Papaseraphim]

We're not milking it.

We are FEEDING it. Others are milking it!


??????????
HOW LONG ARE WE GOING TO MILK THIS CASH COW? LOL
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/5610/cjGv8K.jpg:unsure:

[mikeC]

Are you saying that the idea of an illustrated edition is milking it?
I wasn't. I was talking about the Chadborne thing.
I like his stuff but at this point there is just too much of him.
I think this is an awesome idea, new artists, new illustrations for $11 sounds good to me.

What's the difference between this and the CD re-releases besides price tag and paper stock?

[Theli]

Are you saying that the idea of an illustrated edition is milking it?
I wasn't. I was talking about the Chadborne thing.
I like his stuff but at this point there is just too much of him.
I think this is an awesome idea, new artists, new illustrations for $11 sounds good to me.

What's the difference between this and the CD re-releases besides price tag and paper stock?

It's the same book, CD isn't re-releasing it, just have it for pre-order.

[mikeC]

Are you saying that the idea of an illustrated edition is milking it?
I wasn't. I was talking about the Chadborne thing.
I like his stuff but at this point there is just too much of him.
I think this is an awesome idea, new artists, new illustrations for $11 sounds good to me.

What's the difference between this and the CD re-releases besides price tag and paper stock?

It's the same book, CD isn't re-releasing it, just have it for pre-order.

You misunderstand what I'm saying.

[Papaseraphim]

Nothing wrong with a hardcover illustrated edition of Joyland. Actually it is welcome as the only hardcover editions are limited and overpriced ones on the secondary market.

The" milking" it part refers to the edition HERE (http://www.stephenkingcatalog.com/catalog/joyland-illustrated-hard-cover-limited-cover-signed-p-2230.html).

Not every SK book needs to have art/remarque/dj by Glenn Chadbourne

[CyberGhostface]

I prefer Joyland 's cover to either of those.

As a piece of art I agree but I was just pointing out covers that are still done in the 'pulp' style and reflect the contents inside.

[wolfehr]

In case anyone hasn't seen, CD is making a custom slipcase.

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king110

[ELazansky]

In case anyone hasn't seen, CD is making a custom slipcase.

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king110

I don't think every single book needs to have a slipcase. The slipcase costs more than the book if you order it from Amazon.

[Jimimck]

In case anyone hasn't seen, CD is making a custom slipcase.

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king110

I don't think every single book needs to have a slipcase. The slipcase costs more than the book if you order it from Amazon.

A lot of collectors like them so its always nice to have choice....

The blurb from stephenking.com mentioned it was a limited release, but I haven't seen any details on if this is truly limited to a specific number?

[Papaseraphim]

Slipcases are really nice when you buy a signed book or when you're lucky to get a book signed by King.



In case anyone hasn't seen, CD is making a custom slipcase.

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king110

I don't think every single book needs to have a slipcase. The slipcase costs more than the book if you order it from Amazon.

[smargavio]

This is a really cool idea. The pulp paperback idea was cool, but my bookshelf is happy about this development.

[ELazansky]

Slipcases are really nice when you buy a signed book or when you're lucky to get a book signed by King.



In case anyone hasn't seen, CD is making a custom slipcase.

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king110

I don't think every single book needs to have a slipcase. The slipcase costs more than the book if you order it from Amazon.

True, but I wouldn't buy a $25 slipcase to house a modern, unsigned first that costs less than the slipcase. If I had a signed copy, then it might be nice.

[Theli]

Are you saying that the idea of an illustrated edition is milking it?
I wasn't. I was talking about the Chadborne thing.
I like his stuff but at this point there is just too much of him.
I think this is an awesome idea, new artists, new illustrations for $11 sounds good to me.

What's the difference between this and the CD re-releases besides price tag and paper stock?

It's the same book, CD isn't re-releasing it, just have it for pre-order.

You misunderstand what I'm saying.

Then I suppose the answer to the question is, binding, slipcase, size and limitation. Though I could be wrong on size, I don't know what size this one is, but CD's editions have all been oversized. But yeah this is a good price for a nice illustrated edition.

[terrier91]

I prefer Joyland 's cover to either of those.

As a piece of art I agree but I was just pointing out covers that are still done in the 'pulp' style and reflect the contents inside.

Umm, I may be wrong, I've only read it a few times.... But I'm pretty sure that this new cover does reflect part of the story.

[CyberGhostface]

Well in the sense that Annie kills the killer with a shotgun I suppose but she's not a blonde (if i recall) and she doesn't do it in a state of undress.

[Randall Flagg]

I prefer Joyland 's cover to either of those.

As a piece of art I agree but I was just pointing out covers that are still done in the 'pulp' style and reflect the contents inside.

Umm, I may be wrong, I've only read it a few times.... But I'm pretty sure that this new cover does reflect part of the story.
How does this reflect the story?:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/The_Stand_face.jpg

[becca69]

:rofl:

[CyberGhostface]

It's supposed to be symbolic of the battle between good and evil. It's at least evocative of the book's themes if not the actual plot. Joyland is a lot of things; a coming of age story, a ghost story, a murder mystery, etc. A near-naked woman with a shotgun doesn't showcase that a lot.

[Randall Flagg]

It's supposed to be symbolic of the battle between good and evil. It's at least evocative of the book's themes if not the actual plot. Joyland is a lot of things; a coming of age story, a ghost story, a murder mystery, etc. A near-naked woman with a shotgun doesn't showcase that a lot.
Not to quibble, but she has a rifle, not a shotgun. In the story, she was a former target shooting marksman. Later that becomes very important. She also disrobes in the story. That also becomes relevant. There is an amusement park that is central to the story.
The cover reflects all of that just as well as the cover for "The Stand" reflects the battle between good and evil.

[CyberGhostface]

I suppose but one could make a similar argument for a naked Eddie Dean being the focus of a cover for 'Drawing of the Three' given that it's a fairly significant moment for the story.

[Randall Flagg]

I suppose but one could make a similar argument for a naked Eddie Dean being the focus of a cover for 'Drawing of the Three' given that it's a fairly significant moment for the story.
You're not thrilled with the cover. I like it. Book covers (art) are very subjective. Certainly it's fun to discuss.

[CyberGhostface]

Well at least I'll have a hardcover for rereading, I have a small bit of OCD when it comes to handling the paperback at the moment. :)

[tippy4]

Would you rather have a signed 1st edition Joyland paperback, or a signed copy of the new hard cover?

[Tommy]

already have a signed 1st paperback so a signed hardback would be nice, which I already have the Titan s/l as well so not really sure I will be ordering this new hardback at all but I bet CD will do a nice job on the slipcase causing me to rethink my position entirely :orely:

[Tommy]

And as I said on the Cemetery Dance forum, the cover makes perfect sense to me because every single time I've been naked at an amusement park, for one reason or another I've needed my rifle handy. It's just good sense.

[Randall Flagg]

When I'm naked at an amusement park I don't need my rifle, I need my gun...

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

When I'm naked at an amusement park I don't need my rifle, I need my gun...

...and we need a blindfold :scared:

[Tommy]

When I'm naked at an amusement park I don't need my rifle, I need my gun...

...and we need a blindfold :scared:

not sure if being blindfolded in that particular instance is the best course of action, might turn into a 50 shades kinda deal :rofl:

[Patrick]

Would you rather have a signed 1st edition Joyland paperback, or a signed copy of the new hard cover?
The earlier of the editions, so the paperback.

[Bev Vincent]

A clarification via SK.com, in case anyone was wondering: This not a limited edition; Hard Case Crime will publish as many copies as are needed to satisfy demand for the book.

[zelig]

A clarification via SK.com, in case anyone was wondering: This not a limited edition; Hard Case Crime will publish as many copies as are needed to satisfy demand for the book.

Good to know, thanks.

[TCCBodhi]

I'm of course beating the dead maggots that were feeding on the dead horse, but the CD slipcases are good quality, nicely designed, decently priced, and nice for a certain uniformity. I was looking at my shelf recently and just seeing all of the different heights of somewhat related books was bothering me. A few Grant & CD slipcases later, and my shelf looks much nicer and my favorites are nicely that much more protected from UV, accidental spillage or potential sprinklers.

And with CD, having a consistent company doing a consistent product across books coming from multiple publishers helps keep that uniform look. I like it.

That said, Joyland DOES have a little bit of overkill going on in it published forms and various resellers adding different attractions to the package. All fairly reasonable in a "dry" SK year, but a bit much when there is a lot of new activity.

Sorry for the rambling, I'm a freeflow poster, but just wanting to get a little active here again after trying to watch some of the Facebook group postings for a few weeks. :)

[tippy4]

I am going to buy this book....even if it is not the first edtion.

I have a first edition hardback of The Green Mile...even though the six paperbacks were the first printing.

I have a hardback Colorado Kid (Large Print Edition) even though the paperback was the first printing.

Might as well carry on the pattern........

[zelig]

I am going to buy this book....even if it is not the first edtion.

I have a first edition hardback of The Green Mile...even though the six paperbacks were the first printing.

I have a hardback Colorado Kid (Large Print Edition) even though the paperback was the first printing.

Might as well carry on the pattern........

I agree on this one... I'm also getting it...

[jhanic]

Me too!

John

[goheat]

I'll get it too, because I love the story and know I will love the new artwork!

[mkb.redux]

I'm in as well. Good story, good-looking book.

[biomieg]

Same here! I like PBs fine but it's always nice to have a hardback edition as well.

[skyofcrack]

I saw this today at B&N hidden way back in the Mystery section and not up front with the new releases. Looked for it at Costco as well but no luck.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I got my copy today at B & N

[terrier91]

I guess I'm going to have to order a copy. Living out here in the sticks, if Wal-Mart doesn't stock it..... haha

[Cwalker]

Got one the other day at Books-a-Million.

[AKC]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/44714168

[LostAlivE]

Is there any differences in the US edition and the UK edition of Joyland Illustrated Edition?

[frik]

I don't think so: I got two identical copies.

sk

[jhanic]

I find it interesting that there are 25 illustrations in the book (not counting the two on the dust jacket--Glen Orbik for the front and Susan Hunt Yule for the back) and there are three artists listed on the copyright page--Pat Kinsella, Robert McGinnis and Mark Summers--but only the last two "Alternate Sketches" have the artist identified.

John

[herbertwest]

Can you please confirm that those are the same illustrations than with the limited? Or is there more/ less?

[jhanic]

I'll have to check, but I think they are new ones.

John

[Niels]

I've counted 22 interior illustrations in the new hardcover. The limited had 9, but one I could not find in the illustrated.

The style of the new illustrations is really different:
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P004-Interior-Illustration-2.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P059-Interior-Illustration-4.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P077-Interior-Illustration-6.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P106-Interior-Illustration-7.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P153-Interior-Illustration-10.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P171-Interior-Illustration-12.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P199-Interior-Illustration-13.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P207-Interior-Illustration-14.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P231-Interior-Illustration-15.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P235-Interior-Illustration-16.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P237-Interior-Illustration-17.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P301-Interior-Illustration-20.jpg

2 alternatives:
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P302-Interior-Illustration-21.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P304-Interior-Illustration-22.jpg

[jhanic]

I also have an illustration (it looks as if it's tipped in) right behind the FFEP, with the killer with a razor and Linda Gray in the "car", one of Hollywood Girl Erin on page 39, the ghost of Linda Gray on page 125, Madam Fortuna on page 129, Mike with a kite on page161, and Annie at the Carolina Spin on page 285. The only one of all the illustrations that I can see that is signed is the next to last one, with the spiders, signed by Pat Kinsella.

John

[herbertwest]

I've counted 22 interior illustrations in the new hardcover. The limited had 9, but one I could not find in the illustrated.

The style of the new illustrations is really different:
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P004-Interior-Illustration-2.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P059-Interior-Illustration-4.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P077-Interior-Illustration-6.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P106-Interior-Illustration-7.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P153-Interior-Illustration-10.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P171-Interior-Illustration-12.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P199-Interior-Illustration-13.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P207-Interior-Illustration-14.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P231-Interior-Illustration-15.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P235-Interior-Illustration-16.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P237-Interior-Illustration-17.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P301-Interior-Illustration-20.jpg

2 alternatives:
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P302-Interior-Illustration-21.jpg
http://stephenking1sts.com/wp-content/uploads/Joyland-Illustrated-Edition-P304-Interior-Illustration-22.jpg

Thanks for sharing !
The first one shared here is from the limited? And the ones below from the new edition?

Thanks !

[Niels]

All the ones I've posted can only be found in the Illustrated.

[herbertwest]

Thanks !