Book Collection: jsmcmullen92

[jsmcmullen92]

So I guess I will finally start a collection thread but don't expect me to document all books I have in my collection, I'm too lazy to take them off the shelf and post them all. :cool_002:

I will take some pictures this weekend of the shelves and document my most recent :)
Here is a sneak preview, there are more than this now:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20150624_174156.jpg

And no I do not have the crazy collections that some of you have (and I drool over) but I am slowly working on it.
-Josh

[jhanic]

Looking forward to some pics!

John

[Priest]

aaaaye a new collection ! very nice shelf , love the ikea once.

curious to see some close ups

[killjoy72]

Bring it, jsmcmullen92!

[jonp]

Always nice to see new collections. Looks like you a very nice collection there Josh. Looking forward to some close-ups.

[Theli]

Looks great so far, can't wait to see more.

[jsmcmullen92]

So here is the beginning, sorry for the blurry photos:
I also have not rearranged the selves yet, I just unpacked them all from the boxes.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_0045.JPG
Shelf 1:
Ian Doescher's Star Wars original trilogy, BC Pet semetary, Signed Thaddeus Ledbetter, SOD V1 & 2, Illustrated Companion, Desperation and Regulators Proofs, Hunger games trilogies

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_00481.JPG
Shelf 2:
Rose Madder (1 fake sig before I found this site), And at the end is my reading copies of the Dark Tower Series. I assume most of you know these books :)
Shelf 3:
Stephen R Donaldson's Chronicles of Thomas the Covenant, The Leiber Chronicles Lettered, and the Tad Williams Collection.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_0049.JPG
Shelf 4:
A few CD Proofs (non SK), BB and the Joe Hill collection Horns proof and N0S4A2 are both signed.
Shelf 5:
a Series of Unfortunate Events

That's all for that shelf, there is still room to grow :)

More to come later, I have to run some errands.
-Josh

[zelig]

Looks good and well done on starting your collection thread. Looking forward to seeing more.

[jsmcmullen92]

Here is Book Self 2:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_0050.JPG
Top Shelf:
Mostly this is my Arthurian collection including T.H. White 1/1 and Mary Stewart's first 2 1/1
2nd Shelf:
contains my mismatched collection of miscellaneous has the EOTD/IT/Misery slipcased paperbacks in the shrink wrap.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_0051.JPG
3rd shelf:
Miscellaneous King

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_0052.JPG
4th shelf:
GOT and Cemetary Dance Grab Bag Swag

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_0053.JPG
5th Shelf:
HP sets, first one I owned and a 1/1 set.
6th Shelf:
2-7 Dark Tower in shrink wrap.

[jsmcmullen92]

I think I am just going to post the rest of the shelves for looking pleasure and add more detail later.

[jsmcmullen92]

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[jsmcmullen92]

Here is most of the good stuff. For the Dark Tower Series, it is 1/1 followed by the artist signed edition except fot 1 & 3 which I am currently working on.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_0058.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_0059.JPG

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[jsmcmullen92]

Here are some of my bigger prides that I have:
Inside a Desperation S/L, Don Maitz Remarque
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Pie_Dives_in_Desperation.jpg

Another Maitz in a Duma Key,
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/dumakey2-large.jpg

Chadbourne Remarque in my signed Revival
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/tmpF1D7_640x480.jpg

Also my 1/1 set of Doubleday books. Still looking for a Carrie and Night shift.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P10102761.JPG

Let me know if you want to see anything and I can take up close pictures. I have nothing that special but some cool stuff.
Thanks for looking
Josh

[jhanic]

All very, very nice, Josh!

John

[Theli]

Killer collection. Other than the great King books, I dig the King Arthur collection (would love 1/1 Once and Future King collected or individual editions) and the Tolkien collection. Especially what appears to be the film edition of the Hobbit.

[Lauterer]

Also my 1/1 set of Doubleday books. Still looking for a Carrie and Night shift.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P10102761.JPG


The cases look cool, where are they from?

[stroppygoblin]

The cases look cool, where are they from?

I designed them and they are made by a UK slipcase maker. See this (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18900-Aftermarket-Slipcases-amp-Traycases) thread for more details and some forthcoming designs...

[jsmcmullen92]

The cases look cool, where are they from?

I designed them and they are made by a UK slipcase maker. See this (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18900-Aftermarket-Slipcases-amp-Traycases) thread for more details and some forthcoming designs...

Correct. Simon is the man with the plans well designs but you take the designs to Jeff with what colors you want and he will hook you up.

[jsmcmullen92]

Killer collection. Other than the great King books, I dig the King Arthur collection (would love 1/1 Once and Future King collected or individual editions) and the Tolkien collection. Especially what appears to be the film edition of the Hobbit.

Thanks!
The Arthur collection is weirdly hard to find. The dust jackets fair even worse than early king Doubleday books... but they are from the 40s.
The Hobbit is one of my favorite editions, I didn't know it existed until Brice posted about it in the Tolkien thread so I had to find me one.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image30.jpg

[goheat]

Beautiful stuff, LOVE those Maitz remarques!

[Stockerlone]

VERY VERY NICE STUFF !!!

[Theli]

Killer collection. Other than the great King books, I dig the King Arthur collection (would love 1/1 Once and Future King collected or individual editions) and the Tolkien collection. Especially what appears to be the film edition of the Hobbit.

Thanks!
The Arthur collection is weirdly hard to find. The dust jackets fair even worse than early king Doubleday books... but they are from the 40s.
The Hobbit is one of my favorite editions, I didn't know it existed until Brice posted about it in the Tolkien thread so I had to find me one.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image30.jpg

I still gotta get me one of those! :lol:

[needfulthings]

Killer collection. Other than the great King books, I dig the King Arthur collection (would love 1/1 Once and Future King collected or individual editions) and the Tolkien collection. Especially what appears to be the film edition of the Hobbit.

Thanks!
The Arthur collection is weirdly hard to find. The dust jackets fair even worse than early king Doubleday books... but they are from the 40s.
The Hobbit is one of my favorite editions, I didn't know it existed until Brice posted about it in the Tolkien thread so I had to find me one.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image30.jpg

:nope: THAT WAS http://imageshack.com/a/img905/200/jgzpqR.jpg.......NOT BRICE.

[jsmcmullen92]

Killer collection. Other than the great King books, I dig the King Arthur collection (would love 1/1 Once and Future King collected or individual editions) and the Tolkien collection. Especially what appears to be the film edition of the Hobbit.

Thanks!
The Arthur collection is weirdly hard to find. The dust jackets fair even worse than early king Doubleday books... but they are from the 40s.
The Hobbit is one of my favorite editions, I didn't know it existed until Brice posted about it in the Tolkien thread so I had to find me one.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image30.jpg

:nope: THAT WAS http://imageshack.com/a/img905/200/jgzpqR.jpg.......NOT BRICE.

my bad :doh: I got fat fingers. Sorry about that.

[jsmcmullen92]

Sometime I think the USPS take a sledge hammer to packages... This is how my package came in today.
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Lucky for me though the seller knew how to package.
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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150724_170601.jpg
This book is pretty awesome. Bernie did some great stuff!

[Theli]

Love it! Congrats!

[zelig]

Congratulations. Lucky it wasn't damaged.

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks guys

[jsmcmullen92]

Here is my latest pull.
Finishing up my Animated Hobbit collection.
Not sure why the photos will not rotate. I edited them from the gallery and they show correct there but it will not reflect that change here...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/image62.jpg
The Hobbit and The Return of the King Animated film story books and records of the sound track

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/image63.jpg
Also a spare book to The Hobbit book included in the special edition collection. (Bruce has a copy of this one).

[Theli]

Very cool! I'm a huge fan of the Rankin & Bass cartoons.

[TCCBodhi]

I've still got the 2 LP set from when I was a kid. It still has the t-shirt iron ons of Bilbo, Smaug, Gollum & Gandalf. I can take pictures of contents if you like.

[jhanic]

I've still got the 2 LP set from when I was a kid. It still has the t-shirt iron ons of Bilbo, Smaug, Gollum & Gandalf. I can take pictures of contents if you like.

I'd like to see it.

John

[Theli]

As would I! I completely forgot about those iron-on deckles, I know I had a few back in the day, can't recall from what though!

[TCCBodhi]

OK, It isn't pristine, but this was a prized "toy" of a 8-9 year old around 35 years ago, so it really isn't doing too badly. :) I hope that you enjoy seeing them a 1/4 as much as I enjoyed them then.
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[zelig]

Those are very cool. I remember having a Batman record as a child and I would listen to it all the time. Unfortunately it got lost over the years.

[jhanic]

Neat! Thanks!

John

[Theli]

I love it! Thanks for the pics Seth!

[jsmcmullen92]

Well you can send them my way and make them part of my collection :) That's the only one that I am missing!
Also:
My new addition thanks to Tim, Insomnia S/L:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/insomnia_31.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/insomnia_2.jpg

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/insomnia_sig.jpg

[jsmcmullen92]

Also I am too lazy to photograph this one myself so I stole Cyber's... hope you don't mind. Mine is just out of Series and un-numbered but hey can't beat $35.


Got this book today. :)

http://i.imgur.com/ddpwZyC.jpg?1

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[TCCBodhi]

Mine (The Hobbit LP set) has more sentimental value to me than the little bit that it is worth in it's condition. It looks like it is pretty readily available though if that is something that you're wanting though. :)

[Merlin1958]

How the heck did I miss this thread? I see you are a, Tolkien man as well. I'd love to see more in depth and close up pics of "The Hobbit" and LOTR I spied on your shelves. Looks to me like you have some older LOTR editions up there.

[jsmcmullen92]

How the heck did I miss this thread? I see you are a, Tolkien man as well. I'd love to see more in depth and close up pics of "The Hobbit" and LOTR I spied on your shelves. Looks to me like you have some older LOTR editions up there.

I'll post more photos of the Hobbit when I get home tonight. But no older Tolkien set set. I am holding out for a nice set that I can really display and be proud of. Right now I have the two consolidated editions and the over sized editions and the records. I also have the start of my History of Middle Earth but I hate having to buy from UK with the cost of shipping. I only have 1 contact over there and she can only find me one book at a time and it's not worth it for me that way.

[Merlin1958]

That's cool. I have some "oldies's" you can check out in my collection thread. Especially "The Hobbit" along with some really cool "Dolso" cases to house them. I'm a huge fan!!! Nice collection I look forward to more pics!!!

[jsmcmullen92]

So here is the close up of the Tolkien items that I thoroughly enjoy I showed the Silmarillion for size reference
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image30.jpg
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[jsmcmullen92]

And Now that Bill got me started Here are my recent spoils that I have not loaded.
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[stroppygoblin]

Nice Josh! Shameless plug, anyone tempted by that Joe Hill UK Signed, I have a spare copy for sale - PM Me if interested ;)

[jsmcmullen92]

Nice Josh! Shameless plug, anyone tempted by that Joe Hill UK Signed, I have a spare copy for sale - PM Me if interested ;)

The advertising cost of selling in my thread is one Skeleton S/L ;) :P haha

[jsmcmullen92]

Oh and Bill if you are reading this I still need a Wastelands Dameron signed.... there is a weird hole in my shelf right where it fits :P
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_0059.JPG

[Merlin1958]

PM me and we'll see what we can do about that. :evil: I've been a little under the weather, but we can get on that I think.

[Stockerlone]

VERY NICE !!!

[jsmcmullen92]

VERY NICE !!!

Thanks Frank!

PS I just realized all my pic links went dead. I will update them to TDT and rebuild the links. hang tight

[jsmcmullen92]

Images Updated.
Oh and Bill while I was out making runs on all the book stores around me I found a set of 2nd edition LOTR in the slipcase for $70 almost bought it but when I looked at the return of the King it was a 9th impression. Didn't get a chance to look at the other two. Is this a good price?

[Merlin1958]

Images Updated.
Oh and Bill while I was out making runs on all the book stores around me I found a set of 2nd edition LOTR in the slipcase for $70 almost bought it but when I looked at the return of the King it was a 9th impression. Didn't get a chance to look at the other two. Is this a good price?

Yes, for that money I would take them on spec. Let me know. These are US editions, yes?

[jsmcmullen92]

Images Updated.
Oh and Bill while I was out making runs on all the book stores around me I found a set of 2nd edition LOTR in the slipcase for $70 almost bought it but when I looked at the return of the King it was a 9th impression. Didn't get a chance to look at the other two. Is this a good price?

Yes, for that money I would take them on spec. Let me know. These are US editions, yes?
I think so. I may go back and grab them tonight or at least photo them

[jsmcmullen92]

After looking back at my first few posts I realized how blurry the photos were So I decided to update the photos with clearer ones.
Here is Case 1
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[jsmcmullen92]

Case 2, The rare (to me) section:
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[jsmcmullen92]

Case 3:
Top shelf is Arthurian and the Beetle is actually a decanter set that when you open the top is also a music box.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/C3S1.jpg
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[jsmcmullen92]

And my last shelf:
Tolkien and miscellaneous
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/C4S1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/C4S2.JPG.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/C4S3.jpg.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/C4S4.JPG.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/C4S5.JPG.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/C4S6.JPG.

[jsmcmullen92]

My newest additions:
GUNSLINGER SIGNED!!!! Paperback
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/Gunslinger8.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/Gunslinger_Sig.jpg

Storm of the Century 1/1:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/Storm.jpg

Christine 1/1 upgrade:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/Christine2.JPG

Storm of Swords 1/1:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/IMG_0070.JPG

Also more on the way ;)

[zelig]

Your bookshelves are very neat and well organized! I like that. Congratulations on the new additions.

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks Paul and John... all we need now is George (possibly at C Springs) and Ringo (don't think we have one of those around :))

[KMiller]

The signed Gunslinger Paperback is very nice- for a paperback it looks to be well cared for. Not something you see everyday.

[jsmcmullen92]

The signed Gunslinger Paperback is very nice- for a paperback it looks to be well cared for. Not something you see everyday.

Thanks KMiller. Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it!

[Merlin1958]

Thanks Paul and John... all we need now is George (possibly at C Springs) and Ringo (don't think we have one of those around :))


I'm a drummer if that helps!! LOL Handsome collection you got there, my friend!!!! All you need is a "Dolso" case of some kind. He makes an awesome one for, "The Hobbit" and "LOTR" you can see an example in my thread.IMHO. every collector should have at least one of his cases. The Tolkien cases are especially nice because it allows you to really display these awesome books outside your shelves or even hang on the wall.

Very cool collection!! Congrats!! :coo3l:

[jsmcmullen92]

I think the next huge ticket item I buy will be lotr. But have to pay off the car first so 3 more years

[Merlin1958]

Definitely. The car first, then LOTR!!! LOL

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Your bookshelves are AWESOME!! A very fine collection of books indeed! Congratulations!!! :drool:

[webstar1000]

Congrats my man! Your getting quite a large collection there!

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks Tim and Kris.
Much of my collection is thanks to the awesome folks here. I rarely buy from anywhere else now.

[ruderabbit]

A fine set of shelves.

How is the quality of the H.P. Lovecraft book on the bottom shelf next to the Graphic novels? I've look at a couple copies online and haven't pulled the trigger yet.

It would be nice if Easton Press would do a set of his works.

Love those GRRM stories there too.

Mark

[jsmcmullen92]

A fine set of shelves.

How is the quality of the H.P. Lovecraft book on the bottom shelf next to the Graphic novels? I've look at a couple copies online and haven't pulled the trigger yet.

It would be nice if Easton Press would do a set of his works.

Love those GRRM stories there too.

Mark

The HP Lovecraft book I picked up for $20 or so new. The is a very nice book. The book is actually cloth bound and the slipcase is textured to the graphic and the case also has HPL facsimile sig engraved in it. The only thing I wish was better was the paper quality. The pages are thin since the had to fit so many pages into one book.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150901_210904.jpg it.

[becca69]

The HP Lovecraft book I picked up for $20 or so new. The is a very nice book. The book is actually cloth bound and the slipcase is textured to the graphic and the case also has HPL facsimile sig engraved in it. The only thing I wish was better was the paper quality. The pages are thin since the had to fit so many pages into one book.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150901_210904.jpg it.

I love the slipcase!

[ruderabbit]

Nice pics.

I think I'm going to get it.

Who is the publisher for it?

Mark

[Merlin1958]

Looks to be an Easton edition possibly? Or a B&N "Collectible edition"? I was always partial to those B&N collectible's for the "Classics". Nice productions for the price.

[jsmcmullen92]

It's actually Race Point Publishing. Picked it up at Book People last time I was there

[jsmcmullen92]

Here is the latest acquisitions.
A Storm of Swords SP
A Clash of Kings MM

Not pictured:
A Dance With Dragons 1/1
Misery 1/1 upgraded copy.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150913_180040.jpg

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150913_175950.jpg

More on the way soon :)

[Merlin1958]

Very Cool, my man!!

[becca69]

Here is the latest acquisitions.
A Storm of Swords SP
A Clash of Kings MM

Not pictured:
A Dance With Dragons 1/1
Misery 1/1 upgraded copy.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150913_180040.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150913_180022.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150913_175939.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150913_175950.jpg

More on the way soon :)

Nice :ninja:

[jsmcmullen92]

My Dameron signed Wastelands! Only one book left to complete my Artist signed set of DT books so if anyone has a Whelan signed Gunslinger they just want to get rid of let me know :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150928_170316.jpg

[zelig]

Congrats. Good luck with the Whelan.

[jsmcmullen92]

Congrats. Good luck with the Whelan.

Thanks Paul!

[sharki69]

Very nice !!!

[jsmcmullen92]

Also came in last night... I think the guy who sold it tried to leave me a note on the box. Not sure I understand "You couldn't wait" but hey it was in F condition

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[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[jsmcmullen92]

Very nice !!!

Thanks Sharki ( I think your name is Shac? I am awful with names)


:thumbsup:

John

Thanks John! you make it easy to remember your name :lol:

[webstar1000]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[goheat]

Wow, a beauty for ya, John! Congratulations!

(Another) John :wink:

[zelig]

Congratulations!

[jonp]

Looks like a beautiful copy you've got there, Josh. Congratulations.

[jsmcmullen92]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Kris!


Wow, a beauty for ya, John! Congratulations!

(Another) John :wink:
Thanks John


Congratulations!

Thanks again Paul


Looks like a beautiful copy you've got there, Josh. Congratulations.
And another Jon... just spelled differently lol Thanks I am really happy to upgrade from my ratty copy.

-Josh

[Stockerlone]

VERY NICE, CONGRATS !!!

[Merlin1958]

Very nice haul, my brotha!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[jsmcmullen92]

VERY NICE, CONGRATS !!!

Danke Frank


Very nice haul, my brotha!!! :clap::clap::clap:

Thanks Bill

[jsmcmullen92]

A small pull that I had just came in last night:
Running Man 1/1 (My first PB Bachman)
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The Green Mile 1/1 Hardcover, kinda stoked to find this one, haven't seen one in a really long time!
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And the coolest item I think, a 1st American Edition of Robert Browning's Men and Women from 1865 (Look at page 96):
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[jhanic]

Nice!

John

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[Dan]

Congrats. I was surprised how difficult the hard cover of The Green Mile first printing was to find.

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks guys! The Green Mile was one that I always told myself I should be able to find just lying around at a used book store for a buck or two. Never thought it would take that long but hey it finally happened and I didn't have to buy that stupid one on ebay that was signed by the Mayor of whatever state :)

[sharki69]

Sweet !!

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks Shac

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[jsmcmullen92]

Finally in! I am very happy with the product that folio society is putting out. The only thing I would change is I would have the Hobbit in a maroon case to match the other two and I wish The Silmarillion and Hobbit had the foil stamping on the case like LOTR has. Otherwise a great set and F451 is amazing.

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[zelig]

They look nice. I don't have any Folio Society books but they've always looks good. Congratulations!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Look great!

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jsmcmullen92]

Newest small editions. Nothing too noteworthy.
1st edition Dead Zone
Tolkien Reader
Paperback reading copies of LOTR
Martian S/L
Simmons Hyperion Cantos

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[carlosdetweiller]

What does Hyperion Cantos contain?

[jsmcmullen92]

What does Hyperion Cantos contain?

Hyperion and Fall of Hyperion. They just took the two novels and put them in one cover. It was the cheapest way to find the books in hardcover to read.

[goheat]

Congrats on those new books! I might have to pick up a copy of that Hyperion Cantos edition sometime.

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[zelig]

Very nice. Congrats.

[sharki69]

Josh, The dead Zone 1st is never "Nothing too noteworthy".... Very nice !

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks guys!

Shac, the only reason I'm not too thrilled with the Dead Zone is the condition. It is pretty beat up, I would give it a VG at best, but for $13 I couldn't pass it up.

[Stockerlone]

NICE new stuff !

[sharki69]

Thanks guys!

Shac, the only reason I'm not too thrilled with the Dead Zone is the condition. It is pretty beat up, I would give it a VG at best, but for $13 I couldn't pass it up.

Agree. I'ts good start. I wouldn't pass it either.

[jsmcmullen92]

Need to update my collection but got stuck working late last night. Books to add. Simmons Endymion signed 1/1 and Rise of Endymion 1/1, a second copy of the S/L Cat's Pajamas and The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Limited Edition by Tim Seeley (excited about this one to get to the house)

[jsmcmullen92]

My Newest items :
Pet Semetary 1/1 (1st State Jacket)
Endymion 1/1 signed by Simmons
Rise of Endymion 1/1

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[stroppygoblin]

Looks like a pretty nice copy of Pet Sematary :clap:

[sharki69]

Sweettttt

[zelig]

Very nice. Congrats.

[jonp]

Great new additions, Josh. Very nice Pet Sematary. I really like the Folio editions of LOTR etc.

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks guys! I was really excited when my girlfriend handed me the pet semetary yesterday! $5 and just a few chips in the spine... I'll take it.

[jsmcmullen92]

My spoils of a 50% off day at Half Price Books!
Hugh Howey - Wool 1/1 signed ($5)
Frank Herrbert - God Emperor of Dune 1/1 ($7)
King - Bazaar of Bad Dreams 1/1 New ($12)
-I think TBOBD is one of my favorite covers they have come out with in awhile! Minimal but very provoking.
Bachman - Bachman Books 1/1 PB ($5)

And two other items that I will let others show, 1 going out to another member here and the other going out to my Secret Santa (I hope the collection thread is up to date)

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[sharki69]

COOL !!!! I'm sure your secret Santa will be happy :)

[Merlin1958]

COOL !!!! I'm sure your secret Santa will be happy :)


Hold on there!!! You're "Jewish"!!! Ain't you violating some rule or another by participating? LOL LOL LOL Goes to show ya, at the holidays, EVERYONE wants to be a gentile!!! LOL LOL LOL For the rest of the year we all want to be "Jewish" for the holidays!!! LOL J/K LOL

[jsmcmullen92]

So I know this isn't king but I think this is one of if not the coolest book I have bought yet (and cheaper than most).
The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe!
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You have to fold down the draw bridge to remove the case then it slides up.

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The the book is held in another case. It is very handsome. Bound in red "leather" with silver gilding and comes with a portfolio print.

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Inside the book it comes with a film cell from the show that you can place on different backdrops through out the book.

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[killjoy72]

Oh hell yeah! That book looks sweet! Ain't nothing wrong with a little MOTU. I love the art that Earl Norem did for this series.

[dnemec]

That He-Man book is awesome!!!!!

[Stockerlone]

VERY nice new stuff !!!

[Merlin1958]

Very cool!!!!!!


My son loved this show when he was a kid!!!

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks guys. I have been looking to find the show on DVD/Blue Ray but every time I find it in a store it is just the best of or small segments of the show. I guess I just need to suck it up and look on Amazon.

[Merlin1958]

Thanks guys. I have been looking to find the show on DVD/Blue Ray but every time I find it in a store it is just the best of or small segments of the show. I guess I just need to suck it up and look on Amazon.

By the fucking "Power of Grey Skull" yo had better, my friend!!! LOL LOL

[jsmcmullen92]

So my two latest acquisitions have finally made it from across the pond. Big thanks to member: Priest!
SP A Game of Thrones S/L with sketchbook.

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As well as:
SP A Clash of Kings S/L

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And my GRRM shelf. Still need AGOT and ACOK 1/1
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[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[zelig]

Those all look so good. Congrats.

[Merlin1958]

Sweet!!! Especially with that sketch book!! Nice piece!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[jsmcmullen92]

:thumbsup:

John
Thanks John!


Those all look so good. Congrats.
Thanks Paul. I am having the internal debate of do I shell out the money for a Meisha Merlin AGOT or do I just sell the MM ACOK. Oh the life of a collector :)


Sweet!!! Especially with that sketch book!! Nice piece!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

Thanks Bill. Did you ever get Merlin III a set of these yet or is that a Christmas list item for this year :lol:

[becca69]

:thumbsup:

John
Thanks John!


Those all look so good. Congrats.
Thanks Paul. I am having the internal debate of do I shell out the money for a Meisha Merlin AGOT or do I just sell the MM ACOK. Oh the life of a collector :)


Sweet!!! Especially with that sketch book!! Nice piece!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

Thanks Bill. Did you ever get Merlin III a set of these yet or is that a Christmas list item for this year :lol:

I would keep it. It took me quite a while but I finally completed a set. I'm glad I had the MM Clash.

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup:

John
Thanks John!


Those all look so good. Congrats.
Thanks Paul. I am having the internal debate of do I shell out the money for a Meisha Merlin AGOT or do I just sell the MM ACOK. Oh the life of a collector :)


Sweet!!! Especially with that sketch book!! Nice piece!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

Thanks Bill. Did you ever get Merlin III a set of these yet or is that a Christmas list item for this year :lol:

Yes, he gets the last missing edition, GoT, signed for Christmas this year!!!!!! Chad (Cit74) hooked me up very nicely!!!

[sharki69]

Very Nice bud ! Congrats

[jsmcmullen92]

Becca I think I will hold on to it for now. The one thing that is weird to me though it that they gilded just the top of the book and not all three sides

Bill if you ever want to send along a Feast for Crows or A Dance with Dragons my way let me know :evil: you have one lucky son!

Thanks Shac!

[Merlin1958]

Bill if you ever want to send along a Feast for Crows or A Dance with Dragons my way let me know :evil: you have one lucky son!

Well, they are not mine to give any longer, but you never know what, 'Merlin" may conjure up in the future. I am an "enigma, wrapped in a mystery". Perhaps. you will be my "SS" next year or, maybe just out of the blue!!!

I do like those slipcases, but they are part of the "S/L" and not after market, correct? Maybe I'll email, Jeff and see what he can do for, Merlin III for next year............. Perhaps, so sort of lopsided trade may be in order. :orely:

[TCCBodhi]

Very cool books Josh!

[jsmcmullen92]

Bill if you ever want to send along a Feast for Crows or A Dance with Dragons my way let me know :evil: you have one lucky son!

Well, they are not mine to give any longer, but you never know what, 'Merlin" may conjure up in the future. I am an "enigma, wrapped in a mystery". Perhaps. you will be my "SS" next year or, maybe just out of the blue!!!

I do like those slipcases, but they are part of the "S/L" and not after market, correct? Maybe I'll email, Jeff and see what he can do for, Merlin III for next year............. Perhaps, so sort of lopsided trade may be in order. :orely:


I have a spare Yellow GOT slipcase that got a ding in shipping. They were made by PS to go with the S/L so only the S/L will fit in it. If you want it you are welcome to it, I have no use for it.


Very cool books Josh!

Thanks Seth!

[Priest]

nice ;D good to see they reached you well!

[Theli]

Very nice! Congrats! Very cool to have the chapbook too!

[jsmcmullen92]

So the cases came in like I expected. (Sorry for the blurry Photos)
Let's start with the older set, the Double Day Set.
Lined up on a shelf:

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Carrie Burgundy/Gold
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The Shining Green/Gold

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Salem's Lot Black/Silver
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Night Shift White/Black
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The Stand Beige/Red

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[jsmcmullen92]

And now for the new ones. SK Cases Season 2.
Lined up on a shelf:
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Christine Black/Red
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Cujo Beige/Black
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And for those who are curious what it would look like in Brown
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Pet Semetary Brown/White
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And for those curious about PS with Burgandy (not too bad but I like the brown)
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Firestarter White/Orange (Sorry I don't own a FS to compare)
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The DeadZone Black/Gold
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Different Seasons Black/White (I like Brian's Blue/White)
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[webstar1000]

VERY NICE!

[goheat]

Wow, look wonderful!

[racerx45]

Looking good!

[becca69]

Those look great.

[jsmcmullen92]

VERY NICE!


Wow, look wonderful!


Looking good!


Those look great.

Thanks guys!
Becca that new Avatar completely threw me off... Thought there was some new child who joined the site and commented on the items.

EDIT: and now you changed it again and this doesn't make sense :)

[zelig]

Very nice. I wasn't as creative as this. I think I like the Christine and brown Cujo best. Dead Zone looks good too.

[jsmcmullen92]

Very nice. I wasn't as creative as this. I think I like the Christine and brown Cujo best. Dead Zone looks good too.

Thanks Paul. I'm thinking if I end up with Dupes I might try different combos on those.
For PS I may try a Burgundy/White
DS a Blue/White
and and on Cujo I love the beige but just wish the image didn't come out in negative. So Brown or Beige/White would look off but still very pleased. I have a new design in the works with Jeff so we will see what comes from that.

[killjoy72]

Good eye- great color combinations!

[jonp]

Congratulations, Josh. Very nice GRRM books and slipcases.

[becca69]

VERY NICE!


Wow, look wonderful!


Looking good!


Those look great.

Thanks guys!
Becca that new Avatar completely threw me off... Thought there was some new child who joined the site and commented on the items.

EDIT: and now you changed it again and this doesn't make sense :)

Haha, yes, I was messing around and then I changed my title and needed a pic to go with it.

[Theli]

Absolutely stunning custom slipcases!

[Merlin1958]

Congratulations, Josh!!! Man, that Jeff makes a mean case don't he? :rock:

[sharki69]

Josh is the MAN !!!

[jsmcmullen92]

Picked up a Thinner 1/1 for $5 the other day from HPB. The book itself is in fine condition. The DJ has minor scuffing on it that you can see a little through the Brodart but it helps hide it from me so I don't have to worry yet :)
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[Theli]

Nice grab, congrats!

[zelig]

Congrats!

[Dan]

Sometimes you can get some real gems at HPBs. Several years ago when CD first sold out of the gift edition of IT it was still selling for around issue price, maybe a tad higher. HPB had one for $400 and I laughed. I even had a 50% off coupon, at $200 it was still higher than it was worth. Besides, I already had one. Live and learn.

Congrats on Thinner!

[Stockerlone]

NICE !!!

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks everyone!
Dan I bet you kick yourself for that today...

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jsmcmullen92]

So I finally came to the realization that I need to keep my thread up to date. Rather than go back and find everything that I added I am going to just re post my shelves as they stand today and add the newer things as I get them.
Best acquisitions since I stopped updating:
Night Shift 1/1 x2
Firestarter 1/1
Signed The Dark Half
Signed Needful Things
A few S/L but I'll let your eyes peruse the shelves and as always if you want more pictures of anything let me know and i'll take them.
-Josh

[jsmcmullen92]

Shelf 1

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[The Library Policeman]

Looking great, Josh!

[jsmcmullen92]

Case 2 aka "The Good Stuff"

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[jsmcmullen92]

Case 3

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[The Library Policeman]

Looking even better, Josh! :D

[jsmcmullen92]

Case 4

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[jsmcmullen92]

Stragglers and reading copies :)

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And the books that have yet the be shelved... I am running out of room way too quick.
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That's all... for now :)
Josh

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[jcmanske]

Love looking through the shelves, Josh! In addition to the King, I love the GRRM and the Potter. Great stuff!!! Hope to catch up soon!

[Merlin1958]

Very cool!!! Can we get a "close up" of the, Tolkien shelf? Very, very nice, Josh!!!

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks Alan, John and Jeff!


And the newest addition back from the framers.
I am really thrilled with how this turned out. The frame looks black but is actually a dark brown with lighter streaks.
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[zelig]

All very nice Josh! Great to look at the shelves like that.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Looks great man:)

[frik]

Josh, just had a good look at your cases: fantastic collection - still drooling.
I absolutely am in awe of your Knowing Darkness case!

sk

[killjoy72]

Wow- nice collection! I never tire of looking at other peoples bookshelves. It's neat to see what other books people collect, and how they arrange them.

[Stockerlone]

VERY nice bookshelves !!!

[jonp]

Great looking shelves, Josh. I really like the frame for the Joe Hill broadside. Mine's still in the tube!

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks everyone!


Very cool!!! Can we get a "close up" of the, Tolkien shelf? Very, very nice, Josh!!!
Hey Bill here you go. I think the next big purchase will be a Hobbit and LoTR early printings.

This is most of the set of history of middle earth. I am missing 3 books in ther series I'm just not ever actively looking for them. They just pop up sometimes.
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This is my illustrated and foilio section of them. More modern but great looking oversized copies.
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This is mosly reading copies and a few anaversery items. The Hobbit is the Rankin and Bass book from their Hobbit with a clear plastic jacket that has Smaug printed on it.
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[Merlin1958]

Oh, I like!!! I have a couple of those editions, but for the most part I focused on the older and more expensive ones. That's not to say that I am not a sucker for every new "Limited" B&N trots out!!! LOL Tose four novels are probably my favorite of all time and I treasure them most dearly. Very nice collection, Josh!!!

[jsmcmullen92]

Desperation 1/1 signed on a book plate
The Shining UK 1/1 with art from Don Maitz. I think he is my favorite of the artists in the king world right now.

I have 1 more item on the way and trying for 2 more. looks to be a big spending month for me... may have to back off next month.

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[zelig]

Congratulations! I don't think I've seen that bookplate before.

[Dan]

Great new books!

[webstar1000]

Nice stuff!! Congrats!

[jsmcmullen92]

Congratulations! I don't think I've seen that bookplate before.

Wow Paul I have something that you don't? Haha but if I remember correctly it was a signing King did right at publication of the book to benefit a small book store? I remember reading the story once but it's been a year or two. Maybe others can shed some light on it.


Great new books!


Nice stuff!! Congrats!

Thanks Dan and Kris.

[peripheral]

Amazing collection!

[jsmcmullen92]

And the update from today. Talisman S/L this is a beautiful book. I am highly impressed with all of my DMG limited editions I have. Very well done.

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[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jsmcmullen92]

This is the last of the big purchases for the month. A big thanks to all that made this one what it is. It is a beautiful production and earns a place as a show case spot on the top of the shelf.
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[Stockerlone]

Supernice new stuff, CONGRATS !!!

[peripheral]

You got it! Congrats - really something, that ensemble.

[Dan]

I love the Dolso case! Congrats!

[jsmcmullen92]

So thanks to you guys I had to go out and buy another shelf... I do love how the library is turning out though.

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[peripheral]

LOVE IT

[Brian861]

Nice!

[dnemec]

Beautiful!

[jonp]

That's one impressive display, Josh!

[zelig]

Great display of books Josh!

[Stockerlone]

VERY VERY NICE !!!

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks guys I really wish i had kept better track of where all the books came from. I bet a lot of them came from you guys. I am making a TDT library one book at a time.

[jsmcmullen92]

Newest editions.

Roadwork UK 1/1. I am contemplating sending it back though as it has a printing error in it where they used bad paper that had large ink marks on it.
Also a copy of Summer of Night for reading.

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One other I found that I never posted. 11/22/63 signed at the B&N event.

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[peripheral]

Cool haul, love the Flatsigned 11/22. Shame about Roadwork - I love the Bachman p/bs.

[Brian861]

Nice adds, Josh. I'll have to double check my copy to see if it has that issue. Saw the pic over on the value thread.

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks guys

[jsmcmullen92]

So I have been working with TDT member Killjoy on a fun project where a piece of art will represent all of the Bachman books. So far he has completed two and the second one just came in. I am thrilled at how this turned out! The guy has some major skill, the pictures do not do it justice.

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Also my latest backlog of new books. I have been going back through my collection and upgrading books that are not in the best condition with new ones that are better.

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[dnemec]

Wow, those are gorgeous. Nice job, Killjoy!

[Brian861]

Congrats, Josh and very nicely done KJ!

[webstar1000]

My goodness he has skills!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What kind of medium is that? Marker maybe? Tough to tell on my screen! BUT WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jsmcmullen92]

My goodness he has skills!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What kind of medium is that? Marker maybe? Tough to tell on my screen! BUT WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its mixed medium black ink on clay board. If you have never seen someone do a clay board image you should look it up. It is really quite interesting. They just put it on then come behind with a knife and scrape it back off to create the shadow effects. Super thrilled to have these.

[webstar1000]

My goodness he has skills!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What kind of medium is that? Marker maybe? Tough to tell on my screen! BUT WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its mixed medium black ink on clay board. If you have never seen someone do a clay board image you should look it up. It is really quite interesting. They just put it on then come behind with a knife and scrape it back off to create the shadow effects. Super thrilled to have these.
Man he got SKILLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. I love it. Can't wait to see it all done:)

[zelig]

Really dig that artwork. Really impressive Killjoy! Can't wait to see what you come up with for Roadwork. And congrats on the new book Josh.

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks Paul! I'm anxiously awaiting the ETOD re-bound addition to add to my collection! It will be like a late birthday present to me!

[zelig]

Great! I will have an update on that next week.

[jsmcmullen92]

Newest item worth uploading. Not rare but I really like it.

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[Brian861]

Nice add, Josh!

[stroppygoblin]

Annoyingly I was supposed to travel to my companies office on the day that issue was published. It's a free paper given out by the Railway company. My meeting was cancelled and I didn't travel. Had I known, I could have picked up 20 - 30 of these no problem.

[jsmcmullen92]

Annoyingly I was supposed to travel to my companies office on the day that issue was published. It's a free paper given out by the Railway company. My meeting was cancelled and I didn't travel. Had I known, I could have picked up 20 - 30 of these no problem.

Well darn it Simon... You could have saved me the trouble of getting one bought and shipped from France :)

[stroppygoblin]

Annoyingly I was supposed to travel to my companies office on the day that issue was published. It's a free paper given out by the Railway company. My meeting was cancelled and I didn't travel. Had I known, I could have picked up 20 - 30 of these no problem.

Well darn it Simon... You could have saved me the trouble of getting one bought and shipped from France :)

I am chastising myself endlessly...

[jsmcmullen92]

Well it has been a while since I have updated this thread and I am sad to say that I only have 2 Stephen King items to add lately. One of them however is absolutely stunning.

First off just the general riff raff of books :)
The first thanks to Paul (there will be 2) I have started my Alan Moore reading with 3 of the classics. I also have V for Vendetta hidden around here somewhere.

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After that comes the Edgar Rice Burroughs Barsoom Series. These are the Book Club editions but I loved the artwork so I went for them.
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I finally finished off the Strain series getting the 1/1 The Night Eternal.
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Now for the S/L editions of the Riff Raff
Summer of Night by Dan Simmons #176

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Melinda by Neil Gaiman # 291
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[jsmcmullen92]

Now for the Stephen King updates.
First one is just okay. a 1/1 Different Seasons. Not in perfect shape but it is a good placeholder until I can locate a perfect one.
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And now the second item thanks to Paul...
The one that I am very proud to own, a rebound edition of Eyes of the Dragon Lettered F
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[becca69]

The white slipcase does look nice. I opted for the green.

[Brian861]

Very nice, Josh!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Looks great man

[Randall Flagg]

The white slipcase does look nice. I opted for the green.
I couldn't decide, so I bought both slipcase covers. They both look great.

[zelig]

Josh, congrats on the new books, and happy to see you got your rebound copy. It looks great, even if I say so myself... ;-)

[peripheral]

Love it, nice adds.

[Stockerlone]

Supernice new stuff !!!

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks everyone. I am hoping to have another awesome item coming up in the not too distant future!

[jsmcmullen92]

Just got in Dr Sleep S/L thanks to Bev and The Green Mile Gift Edition thanks to the Camelot Sale. Pictures to come

[TCCBodhi]

Congrats! I LOVE the Dr. Sleep with that brilliant white case!

[jsmcmullen92]

The start of my new office. I am thinking I will continue down this wall. Or I might start on the opposite wall to keep things even can't really decide.

Anyone have any ideas?

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[Brian861]

No advise but can't wait to see it once you get it all together.

[zelig]

Get rid of the doors and put bookcases there. :smile:

[dnemec]

Continue down the wall, then start on the other side. Why not both?! :P

BTW, looks good so far!

[jsmcmullen92]

Get rid of the doors and put bookcases there. [emoji2]

Haha if only that were possible


Continue down the wall, then start on the other side. Why not both?! [emoji14]

BTW, looks good so far!

I definitely thought about that but the fiance gave me the don't even think about it look lol

[jsmcmullen92]

So I finally got some time today to open up the gift (I couldn't wait) from the Merlin SS event. All I have to say is WOW!!!!
Thanks SO much to Bill and Betts for making this possible.

I received a Hearts in Suspension 1/1 signed at the University of Maine Event with Flyer from the event!
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ALSO I received a 1/1 End of Watch!
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SIGNED AS WELL!!!!!!!
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They are the first 2 books to make it to the empty shelves (deservedly).

[jsmcmullen92]

Also last week I was talking to George Beahm about a case he was selling and in that case came this:

A signed and inscribed to me copy of The Stephen King Companion.
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[zelig]

Nice! Congrats!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Awesome man!!


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[Brian861]

Very nice, Josh!

[jsmcmullen92]

Nice! Congrats!


Awesome man!!


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Very nice, Josh!

Thanks Paul, Chad, and Brian!