The Collectible Steven Erikson

[frik]

Anyone here who's read, or is reading, Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen? It's the most ambitious fantasy series I've never read - or rather, I haven't finished reading yet. I will, but it's huge!

Subterranean Press is doing a great series of limiteds. Unfortunately, I missed out on the first numbered, and first two lettered editions.

This is what I've collected so far. I'd love to see more!

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[becca69]

Very nice. I thought about ordering them but I've never read the series. I picked up some ARCs a while back but decided to sell them. At some point I want to read them.

[frik]

I only read the first three (or was it four??) books. I just couldn't keep track of the many, many characters. Also lost track of the storyline.
I will try again, though.

sk

[Theli]

I only read the first three (or was it four??) books. I just couldn't keep track of the many, many characters. Also lost track of the storyline.
I will try again, though.

sk

I'm two books in, plus Esslemont's first (shared universe). I put them down for now, but I look forward to diving back in. You hit the ground running with this series, no matter which book you are on, so I doubt I'll restart.

[frik]

I first want to give the Stephen Donaldson Thomas Covenant chronicles another go (read the first six books, but not the third chronicles) -that's a total of ten volumes- and then try Erikson's Malazan series again, right from the beginning - The Gardens of the Moon.

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[Theli]

That is a daunting task, godspeed!

[frik]

Well...my retirement is just around the corner -give or take a few years..-, so there won't be a lack of free time.

sk

[Rooster]

Excellent images, frik! I'm in the same boat as you are regarding the lettereds (got them both from the "left over lettereds" announcements. Damn but it was stressful to look out for them), so I had nothing to contribute, until last week when the mail came in... Glad to strike this off the collecting list.

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[frik]

Fantastic set, Rooster! Same-number set???

Personally, I'm going to sell my set (books2-5 plus rights) soon. Bought too many King limiteds and need the cash for more....

sk

[Rooster]

Yeap, matching numbers + Midnight Tides + rights!

Erikson SubPress series is a significant investment what with five books still in the queue, so I understand completely what you mean (and Gardens is a nightmare to get a hold of on its own). I noticed on Calvin's Corner you crossed the Rubicon for Thinner, so congrats on that, and good luck with the Erikson sale!

[frik]

Thank you! I'm pretty sure the sale of my numbered Erikson' will work out.
After which the lettered editions will go up for sale.

sk

[Theli]

Another killer addition Rooster! Very jealous!

[frik]

Yeap, matching numbers + Midnight Tides + rights!

Cool!! Congratulations.
What about the lettered books, do you have rights for these as well?
Going by your previous post, I think you do.


I noticed on Calvin's Corner you crossed the Rubicon for Thinner, so congrats on that, and good luck with the Erikson sale!

Thanks, and thanks!!

sk

[Rooster]

Thanks very much to the both of you! I had almost given up on ever obtaining these books, but when a chance jumped out of the bushes, I had to run after it... Big thanks go out to Germany! (I don't believe he's here, though)


What about the lettered books, do you have rights for these as well?
Going by your previous post, I think you do.

Yes, I do! I didn't get them with the third book, but considering I got a spare copy of that, it wasn't too far-fetched to think a corresponding copy of HoC would be open for grabs on a later date. It took some very obsessive compulsive website refreshing (I'm glad that's behind me), but I did eventually get the book + rights! Incidentally, if anyone has [knowledge of] the letter "PP" of the first two books (haw haw), I'd be glad to hear it.

[Fp3csu]

Hello folks, I've been scouring the internet for the first two books (numbered) of this series as I have 3 and 4 with rights for the future. Does anyone have these for sale? Or all of the lettered copies with rights? Here's to hoping!

Thanks!
Travis
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[Fp3csu]

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[Fp3csu]

Frik, I'm working on my wife (the benevolent boss) for those lettered copies. She says I have a "book problem" :). Something about "but you already have the numbered ones...". ;)

[frik]

"Book problem.."....tell me about it.
Good luck with the wife....:wink:

sk

[Fp3csu]

She says "Book Problem" but I hear "Your collection looks amazing"! :)

[alicornat]

Hi Frik, are you willing to sell book #2?

[frik]

Hi Frik, are you willing to sell book #2?

I'm sorry about not responding any sooner - I just noticed your message.
Or - maybe we had contact recently some other way? I did talk about book 2 with a couple of people - maybe with you as well?
Come to think of it, I think I might know who you are...
Then there's no further need to answer your question....:)

sk

[frik]

Without further ado, book #5, Midnight Tides, finally arrived.
My least-favorite of the series so far, cover-wise, but still an amazing production.
Love what SubPress has done so far.
Still five more to go.
Plus, of course, the lettered edition soon.

sk

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[frik]

Can't think of too many sets as impressive as this:
(Anyone have Book 1, Gardens of the Moon, for sale??)

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[Theli]

Very nice! I too wasn't as pleased with the cover art, but damn do the ever look sharp together! Congrats on another great addition!

[frik]

Thanks, Dan.
As always, can't wait to find out who'll be the artist for the next book.

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[Theli]

Do the Erikson books come with any colour plates or pen & ink interior art?

[frik]

Each books comes with some amazing colour plates - no b/w illustrations:

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[bugen]

Those are amazing! I've never read the books but am drooling over them anyway.

[Rooster]

Looking good! Damn good even.

[Theli]

Just stunning! Thanks for the pics Siep!

[frik]

Thanks, guys. And true, these are simply amazing books. Some of the best SubPress has ever put on the market.
The thing is, I read the (paperback copies of) the first three books and the I got lost: I had no clue anymore as to what was going on.
Plus the cast of thousands (almost literally..) added to the confusion.
Then I came across these limited editions and I just couldn't resist. I'm not really sure if I'll ever try again, and I'm actually planning to sell the books, but so far haven't been able to do so.
Now have you had a look at the lettered editions?? :drool:

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[ValHallAwaits]

I may soon have numbered, unmatched copies of GotM, MoI, HoC, and MT for sale, assuming my most recent acquisition (which is in the mail) pans out.

[ValHallAwaits]

So there's a matching lettered set on eBay and I'm thinking about parting with a kidney...

[Theli]

I've only read the first 2 so far, and yes pretty complex story with lots of characters. I do look forward to tackling more of the series soon though.

[Fp3csu]

Hello all, I have a few subpress books up for sale.

Deadhouse Gates #314

Books 3-5 #393 with rights to the forthcoming books from Camelot Books.

If you interested in either or both please send a PM. Will field offers for a couple days.

Thanks.

[ym2000]

Anyone has an advise how to start Erikson SubPress collection? �� Matching or non matching #? Combination of lettered and numbered? What would you do today?

[Fp3csu]

I started with just two matching books with rights and built from there. I was able to get book two about three months into the process and I think s few months more I could have found book one. I've upgraded to a lettered set now which was my ultimate goal.

[frik]

Anyone has an advise how to start Erikson SubPress collection? �� Matching or non matching #? Combination of lettered and numbered? What would you do today?

The answer depends on one's wallet, I think.
Plus how much of a completist you are.

Finding a complete matching set, either numbered or lettered, is very difficult.
A lettered set just sold on eBay for close to $10,000.00.
I haven't seen a numbered set in awhile, but if you go for a non-matching set, you should be able to manage.
Books 1 and 2 are pretty expensive though.

Both my numbered and lettered sets are matching, but incomplete.
Missing the numbered and lettered Gardens of the Moon, plus the lettered Deadhouse Gates as well.

sk

[ym2000]

I started with just two matching books with rights and built from there. I was able to get book two about three months into the process and I think s few months more I could have found book one. I've upgraded to a lettered set now which was my ultimate goal.

So far what I can see available are various numbers books 3,4 or 5. I can't find any matching as of this moment. Lettered set would be my ultimate goal as well - just don't know the limit of my patience LOL - buying random numbers now or search for a more complete set. New preorders for # 6 are not allowing anyone without previous books yet there are not sold out. What if people that bought lettereds before now given up or sold them , when would Subpress release to public?

[ym2000]

Anyone has an advise how to start Erikson SubPress collection? �� Matching or non matching #? Combination of lettered and numbered? What would you do today?

The answer depends on one's wallet, I think.
Plus how much of a completist you are.

Finding a complete matching set, either numbered or lettered, is very difficult.
A lettered set just sold on eBay for close to $10,000.00.
I haven't seen a numbered set in awhile, but if you go for a non-matching set, you should be able to manage.
Books 1 and 2 are pretty expensive though.

Both my numbered and lettered sets are matching, but incomplete.
Missing the numbered and lettered Gardens of the Moon, plus the lettered Deadhouse Gates as well.

sk

Will you continue looking for matching lettered editions? Loved your photos of your books, stunning.

[frik]

What if people that bought lettereds before now given up or sold them , when would Subpress release to public?

The lettereds never last long.
Come May 31st, if there are any left, they'll be gone in seconds.
That's how I managed to buy the lettered Memories of Ice.
I just happened to be there at the right moment.

sk

[ym2000]

Thank you guys for your responses and incredible help!
If anyone on this board has full numbered or lettered matching set for sale please PM me.

[frik]

Before they go on Ebay....
I know one day I'm going to regret this, but I am ready to sell my limited (numbered) Subterranean Press set. What are you going to get?

* a matching set of four books
* rights to the remaining five books (meaning, you'll have a set of nine matching editions). I will notify SubPress that the number of this set is yours and you'll be all set to pre-order The Bonehunters (already up for pre-order, but only if you own MT.)
* Deadhouse Gates - unread, in fine/fine condition
*Memories of Ice - unread, in f/f condition
*House of Chains - unread, f/f
*Midnight Tides - unread, f/f

Books 1 (especially, and which I don't have) and 2 are getting very hard to find. Gardens of the Moon is selling for a small fortune, while Deadhouse Gates has also sold for $1500.00 plus.
It isn't too hard to find a stand-alone (number wise) copy of some of the later books, like Midnight Tides, but as I said, this is a matching set. Some won't care about this, some will.

As I live in the Netherlands, shipping to the US won't be cheap, but rest assured the books will be carefully packed.

I would prefer selling to someone here, but if this doesn't work out, I'll have to go the eBay route.

Serious offers only, obviously.

Thanks for listening,

Siep

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[Rooster]

ym2000, as Siep said, definitely keep an eye out for any newsletters after the lettered Midnight Tides has shipped, as both Memories of Ice and House of Chains had leftover copies afterward.

Siep, good luck with those!

[ym2000]

ym2000, as Siep said, definitely keep an eye out for any newsletters after the lettered Midnight Tides has shipped, as both Memories of Ice and House of Chains had leftover copies afterward.

Siep, good luck with those!
Thank you, I most definitely will.

[frik]

ym2000, as Siep said, definitely keep an eye out for any newsletters after the lettered Midnight Tides has shipped, as both Memories of Ice and House of Chains had leftover copies afterward.

Siep, good luck with those!

Thanks!! No luck so far.
Didn't think there would be too much interest here, but one never knows..

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[mikeC]

Those are excellent looking books, my wife would love to read these, thanks for posting!

[Fp3csu]

Numbered Gardens of the Moon just went on eBay for more than 2400......gotta be a new record.

[frik]

Numbered Gardens of the Moon just went on eBay for more than 2400......gotta be a new record.

I was following that auction....near the end, the price started to soar! And I was out....:(
Book #3, Deadhouse Gates, is also rising in value quite a bit.

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[ym2000]

There are non matching Gardens of the Moon and Deadhouse Gates on eBay at $2200 buy now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172202161546

[frik]

There are non matching Gardens of the Moon and Deadhouse Gates on eBay at $2200 buy now:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172202161546

There were....

sk

[frik]

Finally: the lettered Midnight Tides is here:

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[frik]

These are the most gorgeous editions SubPress are publishing, imo.

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[Theli]

Yeah these are truly outstanding!

[frik]

No doubt about it, Dan.
I love the artwork -much nicer than the limited dj- plus the fact there's no lettering whatsoever.

sk

[Rooster]

I have to agree, they look gorgeous! That dj especially is striking.

I also like how you've shelved them next to another fantastic author!

[frik]

I also like how you've shelved them next to another fantastic author!

Yes, Donaldson! Now just imagine: the lettered Erikson books side by side with Donaldson's lettered Covenant.
Won't happen, as it seems Donaldson is not interested in such a series of his Covenant books whatsoever.

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[Rooster]

Yes, Donaldson! Now just imagine: the lettered Erikson books side by side with Donaldson's lettered Covenant.
Won't happen, as it seems Donaldson is not interested in such a series of his Covenant books whatsoever.

Damn, so the buck has stopped with Donaldson? That's a bummer. I'd crawl over broken glass to get limiteds of those books - and most of his other stuff, too (the 3 S/L of the Gap cycle do not (sufficiently) quench my thirst!)

[frik]

A limited Gap series would be awesome.
I'd even settle for the Mordant's Need set. Love those as well.

sk

[marakh]

Hey everyone!
I have Memories of Ice number 314 in my possession that is looking for a new owner. It doesn't help me much as I was away for a while and couldn't purchase the remaining of the series.
If anyone is interested let me know. I don't have any price in mind so offer me whatever you guys like :)

[Theli]

JonP sold me these lettered copies of Steven Erikson's. Huge thanks, I love'em! Crack'd Pot Trail also had a couple illustrations within, but I didn't snap any pics. None for Wurms of Blearmouth though. I also have several of the unsigned editions of the novellas from PS and Nightshade, but didn't care to photograph them at the moment.

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Would love to pick up some SP Erikson titles one day, but for now this satisfies me.

[Wilshire]

145 copies of The Bonehunters left at subterranean press.

http://subterraneanpress.com/store/product_detail/the_bonehunters

[ValHallAwaits]

Hello friends,

I'm open to hearing offers on a limited signed and numbered copy of Gardens of the Moon. Fine and unread.

Looking for cash offers or trades for anything I have listed in my signature.

Thanks

- Andrew

[ym2000]

Full matching Malazan set is for sale - books 1-6. Please PM for details and offers.

[frik]

Incomplete lettered Malazan set (plus rights) for sale:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steven-Erikson-Subterranean-Press-lettered-Memories-of-Ice-House-of-Chains-/262647363247?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123

sk

[scarface]

Hey everyone,
I am in the market for a SubPress set of Malazan. I have several Robert McCammon lettered editions up for trade if anyone is interested.

[louis2003b]

I have a full matching limited and a full matching lettered set. I am willing to entertain offers and trades. The Lettered set will not be cheap as it is one of my favorite series and also my favorite Subpress set. PM me if you are interested.

[Llywelyn]

Hi all,

I'm aware this thread has been quiet for a while but here I am anyway!

I'm reluctantly selling my Lettered (X) set which is missing GotM. I've also got all the signed limited PS titles, including the Esslemonts, I can add in if anyone's interested.

If you're interested, drop me a message.

Many thanks.

[NiceM]

I recently became the proud owner of GoTM #8/500. If you own any of the other #8's feel free to contact me, as I am interested in adding to my collection.

[Frondz]

Deadhouse Gates #289. Pm if interested.
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[Frondz]

Sold!

Deadhouse Gates #289. Pm if interested.
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[Malaz]

Hi all,

I'm aware this thread has been quiet for a while but here I am anyway!

I'm reluctantly selling my Lettered (X) set which is missing GotM. I've also got all the signed limited PS titles, including the Esslemonts, I can add in if anyone's interested.

If you're interested, drop me a message.

Many thanks.

Would you be willing to part ways with just an Esslemont book? I just need Return of the Crimson Guard, if you have it, to finish the PS portion of Malazan.

[Hunchback Jack]

Wow. The second printing (750 copies available, signed but unnumbered) of Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson from Subterranean Press sold out this morning in less than 10 minutes!

https://subterraneanpress.com/gardens-of-the-moon

HBJ

[Fp3csu]

Anyone have a lettered set for sale? I sold mine when covid kicked off out of necessity and would like to reaquire these if possible.

[Lurker]

I was surprised too. I ordered it, then went back about 10 min later to see when it was suppose to ship. And then Camelot put up that -leave us alone we don't have any- really showed the interest.

I know in theory he probably wanted to do something to really make it different from the first, but I'm not sure about the gild edges. I have the last 3 of the firsts and I think it's gonna look weird.