Stephen King End of Watch Book Tour Dates

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Stephen will be doing a book tour to promote the publication of End of Watch in June. Below are the cities and dates for each of the venues. We are currently in the process of finalizing details with the local venues so are not able to give out any additional information at this time but check back often for updates.

June 7 Jersey City, NJ
June 8 Sewickley, PA
June 9 Dayton, OH
June 10 Charleston, WV
June 11 Nashville, TN
June 12 Louisville, KY
June 13 Iowa City, IA
June 14 Omaha, NE
June 15 Tulsa, OK
June 16 Albuquerque, NM
June 17 Salt Lake City, UT
June 18 Reno, NV

[webstar1000]

This be a signing Alan?

[sharki69]

Nashville!!!!

[Bev Vincent]

Details of actual locations and the nature of each event have not yet been finalized.

[Lot guy]

They haven't said yet but hopefully!

[webstar1000]

Amazing.. the value on this book (signed) will be near the $200 mark. Much like Revival... Crazy... Mercedes will be even more hotter signed!

[Kingfan24]

DAYTON YES!!!

[Rahfa]

Disappointed there's no New England appearance - but I'm glad for the fans in those places that they're getting some attention...obviously, they're outside the literary mainstream.

But yeah, the value of the signed book won't be that high....that's a lot of books that will be floating around.

[Girlystevedave]

Nashville!!!!

My thoughts exactly!

[terrier91]

Nashville!!!!

See you there, big guy!

[killjoy72]

Hell yeah! Thanks for posting this. Looks like Charleston's the closest for me...

[AKC]

TULSA, OK for AKCCCCCCCC

[bdwyer19]

I'm looking at possibly going to Nashville because it's a weekend. Unfortunately I'm using a ton of vacation time in June/July, so taking a couple of weekdays off will be difficult. Luckily, I have good friends 15 minutes from the PA signing, and my sister lives an hour from Dayton. So, I'm sure I'll have them go to those signings for me.

[jreitan47]

SLC on June 17 it is for me! June 16 is my bday and I happen to have vacation time to use up that very week.

[dnemec]

Oooo...if I can get to Louisville, then my boyfriend can get his bourbon, and I can see King and get to spend the night at Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Sweet!

[AstroDad]

I am new to book signings. I know the Revival event was all pre-signed, but that wasn't a "book tour". Would you assume these would be signed in front of us?

8 hours to Tulsa...tempting.

[webstar1000]

Congrats everyone! I am happy that your all able to go... I will miss it due to nothing near me here in NS... was hoping for Boston or Maine!

[becca69]

Ugh, the Pa and NJ locations are about the closest. Never any love for the First State.

[ELazansky]

Jersey City is about 2 hours from me. The event is on a Tuesday, so traffic driving there will be a nightmare. Have to wait until more details appear. The one in PA is out near Pittsburgh. Other end of the state for me.

[Aronstg]

Not bad! I'll be making the 6 hour drive to NM for this one.

[Ari_Racing]

Tempting! Depending on what kind of events these will be, I might jump on a plane for one or two :)

[zelig]

That's great! At least he's coming a little closer West this time. I will probably shoot for NM or NV.

[Aronstg]

Ari,

I nice double dip would be the Nashville to Louisville signings. Those cities are only about 2 1/2 hours from each other.

[jcmanske]

TULSA, OK for AKCCCCCCCC

Schedule permitting, me too!

[carlosdetweiller]

Not bad! I'll be making the 6 hour drive to NM for this one.

5 hours to Albuquerque for me. I hope to make it.

[Aronstg]

Not bad! I'll be making the 6 hour drive to NM for this one.

5 hours to Albuquerque for me. I hope to make it.

I'll save you a place in line!

[east-tennessee]

Nashville!!!!

Awesome! only 3.5 hr drive for me......:biggrin:

[zelig]

Not bad! I'll be making the 6 hour drive to NM for this one.

5 hours to Albuquerque for me. I hope to make it.

I'll save you a place in line!

I will plan to be at NM as well. This will be fun!

[TCCBodhi]

Likely Tulsa for me, though I might still play with a couple other options. It's a relief to know that I'll be able to complete the 2/3's complete set somewhat easily, I was sweating whether I'd be able to afford an End Of Watch at what I paid for Mr. Mercedes.

AstroDad, if you're coming through Dallas, and don't mind the company, perhaps we can carpool?

[AstroDad]

AstroDad, if you're coming through Dallas, and don't mind the company, perhaps we can carpool?

If I go and I drive I will definitely let you know, but SW has some pretty decent fares right now, looks like I could fly round trip for $220 or so. That sounds worth it over 16 hours of driving to me lol.

[Lookwhoitis]

Nashville will be the one I am aiming for! :D

[becca69]

Jersey City is about 2 hours from me. The event is on a Tuesday, so traffic driving there will be a nightmare. Have to wait until more details appear. The one in PA is out near Pittsburgh. Other end of the state for me.

It's about the same for me... we must live fairly close to each other??... maybe we can go up together?

[wizardsrainbow]

Gotta be Jersey City for me

[jhanic]

I'd love to go to the Dayton one, but I just don't know if my health would be good enough.

John

[jhanic]

I'd love to go to the Dayton one, but I just don't know if my health would be good enough.

John

[jsweet]

That Iowa City one is looking mighty tempting ... only about five hours away and I've never been to a King event

[bdwyer19]

I wonder if there's been a mad rush ordering End of Watch slipcases from CD yet.

[Beverly Marsh]

Disappointed there's no New England appearance - but I'm glad for the fans in those places that they're getting some attention...obviously, they're outside the literary mainstream.

But yeah, the value of the signed book won't be that high....that's a lot of books that will be floating around.

Agreed, I'm in NE too but I'm also glad that these places get a chance as well. He did some in Maine the last couple of years(went to the Portland Revival one)so it's good he's showing fans from all over some love. I honestly don't know that I would do another signing anyway. I have his signature on a few things and to wait in line for 5-6 hours to get tickets for essentially a 10 second encounter, eh. What I would like to do is go to a speaking event. He spoke briefly at UMO a couple of years back for the Ghost Brothers tour but not very long. I'd like to hear him go for an hour or so and hear a reading. That I haven't been able to witness yet!
I'm happy for everyone that goes!

P.S. PA would be the closest to me, if anyone sees what they're doing when the details come out please give me a shout out as I don't always have time to be on the net. If it's a meet and greet/speaking engagement that may have to come to fruition :)

[CyberGhostface]

For King signings does he ever allow people to bring books to sign that aren't the ones being promoted?

[webstar1000]

For King signings does he ever allow people to bring books to sign that aren't the ones being promoted?

not anymore I hear....

[Randall Flagg]

For King signings does he ever allow people to bring books to sign that aren't the ones being promoted?
When he is promoting a specific book, it's rarely/never allowed.

[Randall Flagg]

Depending on details, Reno is the easiest for me. ~200 miles away. A comfortable 3.5 hour drive.

[mikeC]

Sewickly? ha! Romero must live there or something.

[Pasiuk57]

Iowa City is the closest for me...
Will have to go...
5 hours by car

[Randall Flagg]

Sounds like members are going to be spread across the country. I think people found out that following King around on a tour (Revival) can be fun, but ultimately not extremely profitable.

[TCCBodhi]

Hmm, 12 straight days without a break?! Do you think these might be Reading/Speaking spots with luck of the draw presigned book events? Depending on the size of each event, this just sounds incredibly optimistic if they are signings.

I'd definitely consider roadtripping up with any of the Texas/I-35 folks to the Tulsa event as details emerge.

[webstar1000]

Sounds like members are going to be spread across the country. I think people found out that following King around on a tour (Revival) can be fun, but ultimately not extremely profitable.

I really enjoyed the intimate affair in Maine last summer. GREAT way to meet a lot of members and it was a great get away for me and the wife. I think your right.. with the 12 dates you won't get members all in the same place at all. Still lots of meet ups for sure.. VERY JEALOUS!!!

[Randall Flagg]

There could be >4,800 signed EOW's when it's all said and done.

[Ben Staad]

I hope everyone has fun! There is nothing close enough for me.

[webstar1000]

There could be >4,800 signed EOW's when it's all said and done.

Agree RF.. I was just using the simple math of 300 books per venue and it is 3600++++. The market will be saturated. The value of Mercedes will go up too I think.... $800ish... Finders... $450ish EOW... $150ish.

[Aronstg]

Sounds like members are going to be spread across the country. I think people found out that following King around on a tour (Revival) can be fun, but ultimately not extremely profitable.

I'm not going for profit. I just think it's a reasonable drive to attend one of his book signings. I'll probably just try to trade my extra copy for another signed 1st.

[Brian861]

I was thinking of all three of these dates but learning here that he will probably only be signing EOW (if in fact it is a signing, was hoping to get the others signed); Tulsa is perfect for me. Literally right down the road :).

June 13 Iowa City, IA
June 14 Omaha, NE
June 15 Tulsa, OK

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Louisville! Ill finally get to go to one of these shindigs:)

[Dan]

TULSA, OK for AKCCCCCCCC

YES!!! I will see you there.

[becca69]

For King signings does he ever allow people to bring books to sign that aren't the ones being promoted?
When he is promoting a specific book, it's rarely/never allowed.

He will be at the National Book Festival in DC this year. Maybe he will sign older titles there?

[Beverly Marsh]

For King signings does he ever allow people to bring books to sign that aren't the ones being promoted?
When he is promoting a specific book, it's rarely/never allowed.

He will be at the National Book Festival in DC this year. Maybe he will sign older titles there?
Intriguing. I've always wanted to go to DC. How does the book festival work? Is it a ticketed event?

[Randall Flagg]

For King signings does he ever allow people to bring books to sign that aren't the ones being promoted?
When he is promoting a specific book, it's rarely/never allowed.

He will be at the National Book Festival in DC this year. Maybe he will sign older titles there?
Follow Lot guy.
He'll sign anything for him.

[TCCBodhi]

For King signings does he ever allow people to bring books to sign that aren't the ones being promoted?
When he is promoting a specific book, it's rarely/never allowed.

He will be at the National Book Festival in DC this year. Maybe he will sign older titles there?
Follow Lot guy.
He'll sign anything for him.

That would be MY plan, handcuff myself to Lot Guy and just try to keep pace. ;)

[ke7285]

Ari,

I nice double dip would be the Nashville to Louisville signings. Those cities are only about 2 1/2 hours from each other.
Dayton not too far also. These are the three for me, was thinking of the Vegas meet up in June this changes all for me. My sister lives in Vegas, Mother is in Louisville (just moved from Vegas last year} and have a brother in Nashville, I must pass thru Dayton on way to both.

[Dan]

For King signings does he ever allow people to bring books to sign that aren't the ones being promoted?
When he is promoting a specific book, it's rarely/never allowed.

He will be at the National Book Festival in DC this year. Maybe he will sign older titles there?
Follow Lot guy.
He'll sign anything for him.

I first read this as Lot Guy will sign anything for him. Thanks, Matt, but i would rather King sign. :)

[brionen]

I can't believe all the author love Iowa City is getting this spring/summer. Joe Hill in May, Justin Cronin probably in May/June (he always makes a stop there shortly after a book release), and then King himself in June.

It looks like it's going to be a good year to be living here (assuming I don't miss out on tickets...)

[terrier91]

I can't believe all the author love Iowa City is getting this spring/summer. Joe Hill in May, Justin Cronin probably in May/June (he always makes a stop there shortly after a book release), and then King himself in June.

It looks like it's going to be a good year to be living here (assuming I don't miss out on tickets...)

Plus one of my all time favorites, Max Allan Collins, lives near there.

[jsweet]

I can't believe all the author love Iowa City is getting this spring/summer. Joe Hill in May, Justin Cronin probably in May/June (he always makes a stop there shortly after a book release), and then King himself in June.

It looks like it's going to be a good year to be living here (assuming I don't miss out on tickets...)

Plus one of my all time favorites, Max Allan Collins, lives near there.

Oh, yeah, MAC is the best -- probably my favorite author, and unlike King I can afford a large collection of signed and first editions!

[CyberGhostface]

For King signings does he ever allow people to bring books to sign that aren't the ones being promoted?
When he is promoting a specific book, it's rarely/never allowed.

Oh well I guess Joe Hill has spoiled me with his signings lol... (I think the only criteria he has is it needs to be written by him, someone wanted him to sign the dedication page for 'The Shining' and said no to that.)

[sharki69]

Ari,

I nice double dip would be the Nashville to Louisville signings. Those cities are only about 2 1/2 hours from each other.

Ari/Aron - come to visit me in Nashville !!

[Rahfa]

For King signings does he ever allow people to bring books to sign that aren't the ones being promoted?
When he is promoting a specific book, it's rarely/never allowed.

Oh well I guess Joe Hill has spoiled me with his signings lol... (I think the only criteria he has is it needs to be written by him, someone wanted him to sign the dedication page for 'The Shining' and said no to that.)

I get the idea of asking, but it's SO creepy to me...plus, what is supposed to say? "Thanks, dad!" I just don't get it...

But, of course I understand the mindset.

[becca69]

He will be at the National Book Festival in DC this year. Maybe he will sign older titles there?
Intriguing. I've always wanted to go to DC. How does the book festival work? Is it a ticketed event?

There aren't any details available yet.

[cit74]

I'm stoked - just a few hours drive to Reno - and I am off that weekend too!!! so hopefully this will work out and be my first SK event - gotta get my cherry popped (I know that was a mistake, but oh well)

[Ricky]

My thoughts exactly!

Get the spare room ready! ;)


Ugh, the Pa and NJ locations are about the closest. Never any love for the First State.

Same here. I'll be coming back from Savannah on the 7th, and Sewickley is about a 4.5 hour drive one way. :(

[Br!an]

Nashville is closest to Florida. But if I'm going to Las Vegas in early June for the meet-up it might become problematic to go to Nashville a couple of weeks later. :orely:

[Priest]

Ugh, the Pa and NJ locations are about the closest. Never any love for the First State.


dont cry my dear - my whole CONTINENT has seen one signing in a decade

[The Library Policeman]

Have fun boys & girls!

Paris 2013 seems so long a go :(

[gsvec]

Exciting news! :excited: Iowa City is only about an hour from me!!

[Merlin1958]

Not bad! I'll be making the 6 hour drive to NM for this one.


Me too!! Shotgun????? LOL Dolso, lives nearby.........


Looks like June may be a busy month for me. Vegas & NM???? Hope I can avoid coma's and such!!! LOL LOL LOL :beat:

[Aronstg]

Not bad! I'll be making the 6 hour drive to NM for this one.


Me too!! Shotgun????? LOL Dolso, lives nearby.........


Looks like June may be a busy month for me. Vegas & NM???? Hope I can avoid coma's and such!!! LOL LOL LOL :beat:

Well I just bought a Mazda 3 Bill. I think the only way you are fitting in my car is if you recline the seat and lay down flat the entire way! ha

[zelig]

Or take out the passenger seat and put him in the back.

[Shannon]

Two things:

1) King in NEVADA!!!??? Only about four hundred miles from me ... Definitely going. Wow, didn't think I'd see the day.

2) Since the King in Reno signing is so close to the Vegas meetup, wouldn't it be best to change the dates so we could all go?

[Merlin1958]

LOL And you're just a "tiny" thing, Aron? LOL Whatever, we could take my car, I just need a driver. Lunch's would be on me!!! LOL LOL

[needfulthings]

:wtf:Shannon... What don't you understand about a business trip ( Simons dates are not negotiable.)?:doh:
:lol::lol::lol:

[Merlin1958]

Two things:

1) King in NEVADA!!!??? Only about four hundred miles from me ... Definitely going. Wow, didn't think I'd see the day.

2) Since the King in Reno signing is so close to the Vegas meetup, wouldn't it be best to change the dates so we could all go?

Reno, isn't until the 18th. The "meet up" was talking 6/5 and I went and booked a room. Good time for "strategy", no?

[Shannon]

I came into the Vegas meetup thread late, I might have missed a few things, lol.

[Tommy]

I won't get to see him this tour either. Hopefully one day I will get a chance.

[Brian861]

Will be my first. I feel a very strong draw to attend at least one. SK isn't getting any younger and I feel the time is growing short to see him in living color. Regardless if the book he signs wouldn't be worth much or it will only be a 10 second window if he indeed will be signing books live; it's all about the experience for me. Probably not a big deal to a lot of super fans but a pretty humbling experience for a small time collector from the Midwest. And a check off the old bucket list :).

[Dan]

Will be my first. I feel a very strong draw to attend at least one. SK isn't getting any younger and I feel the time is growing short to see him in living color. Regardless if the book he signs wouldn't be worth much or it will only be a 10 second window if he indeed will be signing books live; it's all about the experience for me. Probably not a big deal to a lot of super fans but a pretty humbling experience for a small time collector from the Midwest. And a check off the old bucket list :).

If you end up in Tulsa let me know. Maybe we can meet up.

[Cwalker]

Will be my first. I feel a very strong draw to attend at least one. SK isn't getting any younger and I feel the time is growing short to see him in living color. Regardless if the book he signs wouldn't be worth much or it will only be a 10 second window if he indeed will be signing books live; it's all about the experience for me. Probably not a big deal to a lot of super fans but a pretty humbling experience for a small time collector from the Midwest. And a check off the old bucket list :).

I know what you mean. My fiirst and only meeting with him was 36 years ago at my high school. I was 17 and bairly knew who I was let alone who he really was. I gotta say though, those two beat-to-hell paperbacks are still my most prized jewels.
Of course, I wouldn't turn down one more chance to get in line.... :)

[dyetye]

Anyone know when they'll announce the details? I saw him in KC for Revival, but wasn't lucky to get the signed book (lottery). If it's an actual signing, then I'd probably look into driving up to Omaha...

[herbertwest]

Will be my first. I feel a very strong draw to attend at least one. SK isn't getting any younger and I feel the time is growing short to see him in living color. Regardless if the book he signs wouldn't be worth much or it will only be a 10 second window if he indeed will be signing books live; it's all about the experience for me. Probably not a big deal to a lot of super fans but a pretty humbling experience for a small time collector from the Midwest. And a check off the old bucket list :).

I know what you mean. My fiirst and only meeting with him was 36 years ago at my high school. I was 17 and bairly knew who I was let alone who he really was. I gotta say though, those two beat-to-hell paperbacks are still my most prized jewels.
Of course, I wouldn't turn down one more chance to get in line.... :)

Cool trivia to tell him if you actually meet!

[Brian861]

If you end up in Tulsa let me know. Maybe we can meet up.

Will do, Dan!

[Girlystevedave]

Guys, I've never been to one of these before. Does it usually just involve waiting in line to have your book signed? Look, I need to be prepped on this sort of thing so I don't look like an idiot when I get there. :lol:

[biomieg]

Will be my first. I feel a very strong draw to attend at least one. SK isn't getting any younger and I feel the time is growing short to see him in living color. Regardless if the book he signs wouldn't be worth much or it will only be a 10 second window if he indeed will be signing books live; it's all about the experience for me. Probably not a big deal to a lot of super fans but a pretty humbling experience for a small time collector from the Midwest. And a check off the old bucket list :).

I know what you mean. My fiirst and only meeting with him was 36 years ago at my high school. I was 17 and bairly knew who I was let alone who he really was. I gotta say though, those two beat-to-hell paperbacks are still my most prized jewels.
Of course, I wouldn't turn down one more chance to get in line.... :)

It would be awesome if you could get King to sign them again!

[webstar1000]

Will be my first. I feel a very strong draw to attend at least one. SK isn't getting any younger and I feel the time is growing short to see him in living color. Regardless if the book he signs wouldn't be worth much or it will only be a 10 second window if he indeed will be signing books live; it's all about the experience for me. Probably not a big deal to a lot of super fans but a pretty humbling experience for a small time collector from the Midwest. And a check off the old bucket list :).

I have a bucket list too... and King was on it. No shit... It was to get an inscription from him but not necessarily to meet him. I did both however last year:)

[Randall Flagg]

Guys, I've never been to one of these before. Does it usually just involve waiting in line to have your book signed? Look, I need to be prepped on this sort of thing so I don't look like an idiot when I get there. :lol:
There are several threads you can read (be prepared for lots of posts):
Stephen King's Revival Book Tour-Collecting Thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17490-Stephen-King-s-Revival-Book-Tour-Collecting-Thread&highlight=signing)

Stephen King Signing & Event- Austin, TX, 11/15/14 (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18645-Stephen-King-Signing-amp-Event-Austin-TX-11-15-14&highlight=signing)

Book Signings and Appearances-Tips and experiences (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1148-Book-Signings-and-Appearances-Tips-and-experiences) (3K+posts)

[Brian861]

I have a bucket list too... and King was on it. No shit... It was to get an inscription from him but not necessarily to meet him. I did both however last year:)

:thumbsup:

[Girlystevedave]

Guys, I've never been to one of these before. Does it usually just involve waiting in line to have your book signed? Look, I need to be prepped on this sort of thing so I don't look like an idiot when I get there. :lol:
There are several threads you can read (be prepared for lots of posts):
Stephen King's Revival Book Tour-Collecting Thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17490-Stephen-King-s-Revival-Book-Tour-Collecting-Thread&highlight=signing)

Stephen King Signing & Event- Austin, TX, 11/15/14 (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18645-Stephen-King-Signing-amp-Event-Austin-TX-11-15-14&highlight=signing)

Book Signings and Appearances-Tips and experiences (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1148-Book-Signings-and-Appearances-Tips-and-experiences) (3K+posts)


Cool. Thanks. :)

[Bev Vincent]

Below is the list of confirmed bookstores that will be sponsoring Stephen’s appearances. The format for these venues will be on-stage conversations and there will not be a book signing. Stephen will be pre-signing 400 books for each store that will be given out randomly at the event. More details will be released as they become available.

June 7 Word Bookstore, Jersey City, NJ
June 8 Penguin Bookshop, Sewickley, PA
June 9 Books & Co., Dayton, OH
June 10 Taylor Books, Charleston, WV
June 11 Parnassus Books, Nashville, TN
June 12 Carmichael’s Books, Louisville, KY
June 13 Prairie Lights, Iowa City, IA
June 14 Bookworm, Omaha, NE
June 15 Booksmart, Tulsa, OK
June 16 Bookworks, Albuquerque, NM
June 17 The King’s English, Salt Lake City, UT
June 18 Barnes & Noble, Reno, NV

[bdwyer19]

Ugh. Definitely not as eager to travel now.

[Roseannebarr]

Below is the list of confirmed bookstores that will be sponsoring Stephen’s appearances. The format for these venues will be on-stage conversations and there will not be a book signing. Stephen will be pre-signing 400 books for each store that will be given out randomly at the event. More details will be released as they become available.

June 7 Word Bookstore, Jersey City, NJ
June 8 Penguin Bookshop, Sewickley, PA
June 9 Books & Co., Dayton, OH
June 10 Taylor Books, Charleston, WV
June 11 Parnassus Books, Nashville, TN
June 12 Carmichael’s Books, Louisville, KY
June 13 Prairie Lights, Iowa City, IA
June 14 Bookworm, Omaha, NE
June 15 Booksmart, Tulsa, OK
June 16 Bookworks, Albuquerque, NM
June 17 The King’s English, Salt Lake City, UT
June 18 Barnes & Noble, Reno, NV


EXCELLENT INFORMATION. Thank You for sharing BEV!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

400 "Randomly" distributed?

What is the capacity of the B&N in Reno? Are they using a local hall (substantially more than 400 capacity), somewhat like King did in Boulder, CO. If so that sucks.

[carlosdetweiller]

This information doesn't sound good to me.

[Roseannebarr]

400 "Randomly" distributed?

What is the capacity of the B&N in Reno? Are they using a local hall (substantially more than 400 capacity), somewhat like King did in Boulder, CO. If so that sucks.


That is our next mission. Boulder Colorado stank, New York venue sitting 600 was better, but bookstore employees gobbled up several (dozen).

[Randall Flagg]

The Reno Event Center seats 7,000.
The Reno Convention Center seats 50 to 36,000.

That's pretty good odds...

[webstar1000]

400 "Randomly" distributed?

What is the capacity of the B&N in Reno? Are they using a local hall (substantially more than 400 capacity), somewhat like King did in Boulder, CO. If so that sucks.

IT does RF. I have to agree my man... a lot of work/travel for some and maybe not even get a book. I was just saying on another thread... that's about 5000 books he has to sign!!!!

[Roseannebarr]

This information doesn't sound good to me.

Not Good, but alot better than flying in a week before, buying tickets and then flying in again to get your book signed.

[Girlystevedave]

I'm actually more excited over hearing King speak than the thought of just standing in line like a bunch of cattle so I can get a signature for my collection. This is sweet!

[bdwyer19]

I talked to Penguin Bookstore in PA. They were given the guidance to secure a location for the reading that would have a capacity between 500-1000 people. So, in that instance, the odds of a signed book are very good.

[Kingfan24]

I cannot believe this - these events are going to be a shit show just like the New York event

[Randall Flagg]

If I can get 2 or 3 tickets to the Reno event, I'm willing to drive 3.5 hours to hear King talk and hope I get a signed book.
I'll attempt to refrain from bitching until details are more clear.

[Kingfan24]

I understand the guy is aging and signing for long periods probably isn't fun for him but man - so many people just want that chance at getting the book signed by him right in front of them.

[Roseannebarr]

If I can get 2 or 3 tickets to the Reno event, I'm willing to drive 3.5 hours to hear King talk and hope I get a signed book.
I'll attempt to refrain from bitching until details are more clear.

AGREED. Shaq even asked me why i wasnt commenting about the tour. Too much speculation. NOT enough details even now! I always go to the events to hear KING speak, bonus is getting a book signed. The whole reason i made the trip to FLORIDA was because KING and Grisham where my favorite two authors in my twenties! NO expectation of getting into VIP event or getting a book signed. BONUS! I was able to do both!

[Randall Flagg]

King is going to be at Cain's Ballroom (capacity 1,700) in Tulsa OK on June 15th:
http://ktul.com/news/local/stephen-king-coming-to-cains-ballroom

[Bev Vincent]

King is going to be at Cain's Ballroom (capacity 1,700) in Tulsa OK on June 15th:
http://ktul.com/news/local/stephen-king-coming-to-cains-ballroom

As I understand it, bookstores are sponsoring the events but they need to find off-site venues with enough capacity. So this is a Booksmart event, but held in a ballroom.

[bdwyer19]

King is going to be at Cain's Ballroom (capacity 1,700) in Tulsa OK on June 15th:
http://ktul.com/news/local/stephen-king-coming-to-cains-ballroom

As I understand it, bookstores are sponsoring the events but they need to find off-site venues with enough capacity. So this is a Booksmart event, but held in a ballroom.

Yep... That exactly what Penguin Bookstore in PA told me.

[Roseannebarr]

King is going to be at Cain's Ballroom (capacity 1,700) in Tulsa OK on June 15th:
http://ktul.com/news/local/stephen-king-coming-to-cains-ballroom

PASS on that one!! 1700 people, ball room seating. Stadium seating is always the way to go!

[carlosdetweiller]

No definite details available in Albuquerque. Spoke with a very nice employee of the book store who said the venue was not locked down yet but the one they were hoping to get has a seating capacity of 2,300. Details will be posted on their website as soon as they were available. She said tickets would be about $30 and you get a book (not guaranteed to be signed) with your ticket.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I wonder if this will be a random signed book in the middle of the pile type of event. You may or may not get one.

[carlosdetweiller]

I wonder if this will be a random signed book in the middle of the pile type of event. You may or may not get one.

Yes. I think that is right. 400 signed copies at each venue. Patrons will randomly get what is left of the 400 after the book store employees get all they can carry off.

[Randall Flagg]

I wonder if this will be a random signed book in the middle of the pile type of event. You may or may not get one.

Yes. I think that is right. 400 signed copies at each venue. Patrons will randomly get what is left of the 400 after the book store employees get all they can carry off.
Employees are FORBIDDEN to take more than 2 each without express consent from their boss (Boss gets one case)

[RichardX]

Random distribution is the absolute worst option. Most people leave disappointed. The cost and expense of traveling doesn't make sense at those odds if you have seen King before and primarily want a signed book. eBay will be flooded at about a third of the expense of travel, time off from work etc.

[Kingfan24]

My thoughts exactly. Plus as RF pointed out the bookstore employees likely poach books from the pile.

[Randall Flagg]

Random distribution is the absolute worst option. Most people leave disappointed. The cost and expense of traveling doesn't make sense at those odds if you have seen King before and primarily want a signed book. eBay will be flooded at about a third of the expense of travel, time off from work etc.
It all depends on what you make of it. If a SK fan has never been to an event where he gives a speech/interview, they are missing a bucket list item.
It's a CBA.

[Randall Flagg]

My thoughts exactly. Plus as RF pointed out the bookstore employees likely poach books from the pile.
I was actually joking. I'm sure each place is slightly different, but it's hard to imagine employees/volunteers poaching a significant number of signed books. King often signs a few dozen extra books specifically for people working the event.

[Roseannebarr]

My thoughts exactly. Plus as RF pointed out the bookstore employees likely poach books from the pile.


As collectors and Fans of Stephen King we were spoiled with getting to meet SK. We got to sit in the front row and hear him talk and get our picture taken.

two quick stories.

I met a fan that attended the Hartford event. School teacher, she was thrilled to fly to Conn without her husband, they could not afford two tickets, she was excited to sit in the balcony of the event to see Stephen king, no book signing or anything. My wife gave her ticket ($250 ticket) to the lady to meet SK at the Mark Twain house. She started crying. PS at Hartford Event met a lady whose husband was sick, gave my wife her extra ticket and told us to keep the book. -unrelated, but i had to keep moving the ladies drink off her signed copy of JOYLAND. She was using it as coaster. And she thought i was the crazy one!

#2 Went to the NY Dr. Sleep event random book distribution. SK and Owen read from their books, event lasted less than 75 minutes. I was so disappointed until talking with David at Betts Books, his daughter got to HEAR and SEE Stephen King read from his book! It was an honor to hear him read! Changed my outlook on that event immediately.

[needfulthings]

Now at the age of 75 I find that I am now....
:nope:"OFFICIALLY TO OLD FOR THIS BULLSHIT!"
There-fore I think I will also pass on this one.:doh:
Remember In 1990 I stood in front of a bookstore for 18 hours just to be able to buy a S/L The Stand. :lol:

[Roseannebarr]

Now at the age of 75 I find that I am now....
:nope:"OFFICIALLY TO OLD FOR THIS BULLSHIT!"
There-fore I think I will also pass on this one.:doh:
Remember In 1990 I stood in front of a bookstore for 18 hours just to be able to buy a S/L The Stand. :lol:

26 years ago! i wish i was there with you!

[Brian861]

Random distribution is the absolute worst option. Most people leave disappointed. The cost and expense of traveling doesn't make sense at those odds if you have seen King before and primarily want a signed book. eBay will be flooded at about a third of the expense of travel, time off from work etc.
It all depends on what you make of it. If a SK fan has never been to an event where he gives a speech/interview, they are missing a bucket list item.
It's a CBA.

That's what it's all about for me; the experience. Sure I'd love a photo op and a live signature but this doesn't deter me in the least. I've spend more money on more foolish things.......

[RichardX]

Random distribution is the absolute worst option. Most people leave disappointed. The cost and expense of traveling doesn't make sense at those odds if you have seen King before and primarily want a signed book. eBay will be flooded at about a third of the expense of travel, time off from work etc.
It all depends on what you make of it. If a SK fan has never been to an event where he gives a speech/interview, they are missing a bucket list item.
It's a CBA.

That's what it's all about for me; the experience. Sure I'd love a photo op and a live signature but this doesn't deter me in the least. I've spend more money on more foolish things.......

If you have never seen him before and this is your one chance, then it's great. But I think a lot of folks on this board have been fortunate to see him before. It's the signed book that is the draw and ebay is a much better option than the hassle and expense of travel and over zealous book store employees searching everyone like the Pope is coming. It can be great or not no so great depending on your expectations.

[zelig]

Random distribution is the absolute worst option. Most people leave disappointed. The cost and expense of traveling doesn't make sense at those odds if you have seen King before and primarily want a signed book. eBay will be flooded at about a third of the expense of travel, time off from work etc.
It all depends on what you make of it. If a SK fan has never been to an event where he gives a speech/interview, they are missing a bucket list item.
It's a CBA.

That's what it's all about for me; the experience. Sure I'd love a photo op and a live signature but this doesn't deter me in the least. I've spend more money on more foolish things.......

If you have never seen him before and this is your one chance, then it's great. But I think a lot of folks on this board have been fortunate to see him before. It's the signed book that is the draw and ebay is a much better option than the hassle and expense of travel and over zealous book store employees searching everyone like the Pope is coming. It can be great or not no so great deepening on your expectations.

Well said.

[Brian861]

It can be great or not no so great depending on your expectations.

True. But again, that could probably be said of most things. Like several dates I've been on in my younger day for instants :-/.

[Dano]

I'm so glad I got to join the group in Florida last year! Front row for the speech and RF taking my photo with SK were two major highlights of my adult life! Excellent company as well...

I'll be skipping this tour, as I want the signed book, but the expense to travel for a lottery just ain't in the cards!

Good luck to those that go!

Dan

[cit74]

If I can get 2 or 3 tickets to the Reno event, I'm willing to drive 3.5 hours to hear King talk and hope I get a signed book.
I'll attempt to refrain from bitching until details are more clear.

Thats my plan. Made reservations for our timeshare thats close to RENO - so for right now I have a room Fri/Sat night and plan to bring wife and son. So my goal is to get 2-3 tickets as well. Im not in a bitchy mood...I guess Ill have to wait until the actual event

[becca69]

If I can get 2 or 3 tickets to the Reno event, I'm willing to drive 3.5 hours to hear King talk and hope I get a signed book.
I'll attempt to refrain from bitching until details are more clear.

Thats my plan. Made reservations for our timeshare thats close to RENO - so for right now I have a room Fri/Sat night and plan to bring wife and son. So my goal is to get 2-3 tickets as well. Im not in a bitchy mood...I guess Ill have to wait until the actual event

I need a book Chad!!!! <3

[TCCBodhi]

Well, still tentatively planning to go, but now I want to know a bit more about probability before I commit any money to it. I kinda figured we'd be seeing a lottery after seeing a 12 day in a row schedule.

So I HOPE it works out!

[wizardsrainbow]

I wonder if this will be a random signed book in the middle of the pile type of event. You may or may not get one.

Yes. I think that is right. 400 signed copies at each venue. Patrons will randomly get what is left of the 400 after the book store employees get all they can carry off.

EXACTLY....at the NYC event my daughter and I were among first ones to the table to get our books and we WATCHED employees looking for sigs and putting books aside. We complained LOUDLY to officials at the site and to Marsha but all we were offered was 2 additional unsigned books.

[wizardsrainbow]

ANYONE with extra signed copies to sell....my customers at Betts will be wanting signed copies (well, this is like Baaa-ing in a field full of wolves, but I just gotta say it) and I am always interested.

[Br!an]

I think I'll wait until he's back in Florida in January. There will probably be better odds just dropping into Bookstore 1.

[jsweet]

For me, it'll be the chance to see him speak, which I've never had. Signed book would be a nice bonus, but I'll live if I don't get it. :)

[Girlystevedave]

For me, it'll be the chance to see him speak, which I've never had. Signed book would be a nice bonus, but I'll live if I don't get it. :)

Yes. This is exactly how I feel.

[Shannon]

Question ... how does one get entrance into an event like this?

[bdwyer19]

Question ... how does one get entrance into an event like this?

The book stores will sell tickets. Less than $50 I believe, which includes the book.

[TCCBodhi]

This is unofficial, but per Tulsa BooksMart facebook page, it looks like the Tulsa event is going to be at Cain's Ballroom which holds 1,250 people. So if they pack it to capacity and all 400 books fairly go to the attendees, there will be about a 1 in 3 chance of getting a signed book in Tulsa. This is just all deduction, perhaps the reality will be different. ><

[Randall Flagg]

This is unofficial, but per Tulsa BooksMart facebook page, it looks like the Tulsa event is going to be at Cain's Ballroom which holds 1,250 people. So if they pack it to capacity and all 400 books fairly go to the attendees, there will be about a 1 in 3 chance of getting a signed book in Tulsa. This is just all deduction, perhaps the reality will be different. ><
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[Lovejoygirl14]

I'm hitting Reno too!

[cit74]

Well it looks like getting a room the night before in RENO might be a good idea. The store is in the process of putting together the event details and it should be posted on their site within the next week or so.

Looks like the actual event will be early afternoon around 1300 (thats 1 pm ;) )

Tickets/armbands will be distributed starting around 0800 that morning...somewhere

We will be staying in South Shore Lake Tahoe for the weekend and thats about an hour drive to the B&N in Reno (after a 2 hr 45 min drive from home to South Shore). Not sure how happy my wife will be to get in the care around 0400 Saturday to head over...I might just break the news on the drive up Friday night

[Randall Flagg]

I'm hitting Reno too!
So am I. I booked a room Friday night. It's just a few hours away, but I certainly don't want to leave home at 2am to be there by 6am.

[Lovejoygirl14]

Can I take my finders keepers/mr Mercedes to get signed as well?

I've never went to a book signing before, idk how they work

[Bev Vincent]

Can I take my finders keepers/mr Mercedes to get signed as well?

I've never went to a book signing before, idk how they work

According to the preliminary info, you won't get to meet King directly -- he'll be speaking on stage and 400 signed books will be distributed randomly among the attendees.

[Merlin1958]

I'm so glad I got to join the group in Florida last year! Front row for the speech and RF taking my photo with SK were two major highlights of my adult life! Excellent company as well...

I'll be skipping this tour, as I want the signed book, but the expense to travel for a lottery just ain't in the cards!

Good luck to those that go!

Dan

I think I'll have to agree with you, my friend. I've "met" him several times and received his signature in person. Time to let others have their chance if, they have not had it before. Easier to just pay for the book than to factor in travel expenses, lodging and odds. Though, it would be great to visit with, Dolso. Hopefully, I can talk him into, Vegas and maybe buy a ticket for a family member of his to attend!!! LOL

[terrier91]

I was just talking to Shac today about how great it would be to get some forum members together in Nashville, but I know that with this format few will be traveling. Myself, I've never been to a King event (in fact, the Justin Cronin event today was my first reading/signing) and Nashville is only an hour away, so it's a no brainer for me, even without the guarantee of a signed book. I plan to take my youngest nephew along with me to increase my odds a bit, haha.

[Phalucha]

I will stay home this year unless he adds a signing in Maine. Finally i have an inside contact and so will be getting a signed copy direct...hopefully along with a signed copy of Bizarre of Bad Dreams as well.

[zelig]

I will stay home this year unless he adds a signing in Maine. Finally i have an inside contact and so will be getting a signed copy direct...hopefully along with a signed copy of Bizarre of Bad Dreams as well.

I bet your inbox is full after that post.

[herbertwest]

I will stay home this year unless he adds a signing in Maine. Finally i have an inside contact and so will be getting a signed copy direct...hopefully along with a signed copy of Bizarre of Bad Dreams as well.

That would be an interesting title ;)

[peripheral]

Maybe he'll tour Australia again on his Harley, with a side-car full of signed EofW's.

One can dream... :cry:

[Brian861]

Maybe he'll tour Australia again on his Harley, with a side-car full of signed EofW's.

One can dream... :cry:

That'd be a sight to behold :lol: Kinda like those scenes in Forest Gump with everyone running along behind.

[RichardX]

Can I take my finders keepers/mr Mercedes to get signed as well?

I've never went to a book signing before, idk how they work

He is not signing any books at these events. They are randomly handing out presigned books. Depending on the size of the crowd you probably have about one chance in three of getting a signed copy. The best to get older books signed are book festivals.

[mikeC]

I'm actually more excited over hearing King speak than the thought of just standing in line like a bunch of cattle so I can get a signature for my collection. This is sweet!

Same here.

[Patrick]

I'll be coming out of a week-long camping trip in the mountains with my sons and was toying with the idea of leaving camp and driving the 5 hours directly to Reno for the event that night. The drive home the next day would be another five hours. But hearing that the event will start at 1 pm (vs. evening) and, more importantly, only a fraction of the audience will obtain a signed book, I'll pass on this one.

[sharki69]

Details on June 10 Taylor Books, Charleston, WV

Stephen King - End of Watch at the Clay Center - Ticket Release Date TBA - Taylor Books of Charleston, WV

WHEN: June 10, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Clay Center for the Arts & Science of WV
Clay Square
Charleston, WV 25301
USA
COST: $20.00

Taylor Books proudly presents legendary author Stephen King at the Clay Center, June 10, 2016 at 6pm as part of the End of Watch book tour. There will be 400 pre-signed copies of the book available at the event on a LOTTERY basis. End of Watch is the final book of the Bill Hodges Trilogy which includes the titles Mr. Merceds and Finders Keepers. Lecture to be followed by a short Q&A.





http://www.taylorbooks.com/event/stephen-king-end-of-watch/?instance_id=6383

[tippy4]

Details on June 10 Taylor Books, Charleston, WV

Stephen King - End of Watch at the Clay Center - Ticket Release Date TBA - Taylor Books of Charleston, WV

WHEN: June 10, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Clay Center for the Arts & Science of WV
Clay Square
Charleston, WV 25301
USA
COST: $20.00

Taylor Books proudly presents legendary author Stephen King at the Clay Center, June 10, 2016 at 6pm as part of the End of Watch book tour. There will be 400 pre-signed copies of the book available at the event on a LOTTERY basis. End of Watch is the final book of the Bill Hodges Trilogy which includes the titles Mr. Merceds and Finders Keepers. Lecture to be followed by a short Q&A.


http://www.taylorbooks.com/event/stephen-king-end-of-watch/?instance_id=6383

Ouch...that venue seats 1,883 people.

$20 per ticket makes me wonder if every ticket gets a book (400 signed and 1,483 unsigned).....or if only 400 people get signed books, and the other 1,483 get nothing (beyond the entertainment).

[needfulthings]

:wtf:The cover price on The End of Watch is $30.00 (I have never seen a King event sell books for less then cover price) so it looks to me that the venue will cost $20.00 each & a book signed or unsigned will be another $30.00

1,883 seats (900 plus couples)So not every attendee will BUY or get a book....Just those who WANT to BUY them.( I assume most couples will only buy 1 book... so with these tactics how many books will the bookstore eat? ) (Sounds like there may be signed books at the bookstore after the venue unless they decide to list them on EBAY :evil:IMHO:lol::lol::lol:

:unsure:
Will all 12 venues be charging $20.00 a head to get in?

[Roseannebarr]

Details on June 10 Taylor Books, Charleston, WV

Stephen King - End of Watch at the Clay Center - Ticket Release Date TBA - Taylor Books of Charleston, WV

WHEN: June 10, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Clay Center for the Arts & Science of WV
Clay Square
Charleston, WV 25301
USA
COST: $20.00

Taylor Books proudly presents legendary author Stephen King at the Clay Center, June 10, 2016 at 6pm as part of the End of Watch book tour. There will be 400 pre-signed copies of the book available at the event on a LOTTERY basis. End of Watch is the final book of the Bill Hodges Trilogy which includes the titles Mr. Merceds and Finders Keepers. Lecture to be followed by a short Q&A.


http://www.taylorbooks.com/event/stephen-king-end-of-watch/?instance_id=6383

Ouch...that venue seats 1,883 people.

$20 per ticket makes me wonder if every ticket gets a book (400 signed and 1,483 unsigned).....or if only 400 people get signed books, and the other 1,483 get nothing (beyond the entertainment).



Ticket price is has not been decided. But ticket will get you a book. PRICE quoted above is a placeholder! TICKET PRICE TBD. Should include book. STILL WAY TOO LARGE OF A VENUE!

[needfulthings]

SNAFU
I see that the $20 ticket price has now been removed from the site (now it makes more sense....charge everybody $30 and everybody gets a book):doh:
signed or UNSIGNED:lol:

[herbertwest]

It's actually not the same thing at all, especially for the publisher / venue.

Charging $20, means that the venue may get 10 or 15, or maybe all of it.
If you charge $30 and you give a book to everybody : or the publisher reduces its margin, or it's the venue that don't get anything which I think defeats the purpose.

At least half of those attending this event will actually buy the book (half because of couples going together). I know that it would be a drop in the million of copies sold within a couple of weeks, but... still. Business is business

[needfulthings]

If it's a sellout the bookstore will get their normal percentage.... times 1,883 (Seems like a nice profit to me)

[Randall Flagg]

Wholesale for SK books is usually ~60% of retail. Gross profit (before rent, payroll, utillities.....etc.) of 40%.
$30 x 40%= $12.
$12 x 1,883 = $22,596.
True P&L net is probably >10%

[Rahfa]

2000 people are not showing up in West Virginia to see Stephen King - I'm going to say 750 people are actually in attendance that night.

[Ricky]

You would be surprised. When King came to my neighborhood (which isn't exactly the literary capital of the world) for the UTD tour, it was packed (and King even stayed after the allotted time to sign extra books for those without a wristband).

[becca69]

2000 people are not showing up in West Virginia to see Stephen King - I'm going to say 750 people are actually in attendance that night.

I am trying to get my parents and all their friends to go, so there may be quite a few in attendance ;) They are not far from Charleston.

[sharki69]

Tulsa, OK update

Tulsa Literary Coalition Presents
Stephen King
Wednesday Jun 15, 2016
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages
TBA $30 - $35
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main St.
Tulsa, OK

THERE ARE TWO TICKETS OPTIONS: SEATED or STANDING!

SEATED $35 | STANDING $30

THERE IS A 2 TICKET LIMIT PER PERSON, ADDRESS, CREDIT CARD, ETC!

There is a $2 fee that applies to each ticket purchased at the Cain's Box Office.

No re-entry! No smoking! No refunds!

Oklahoma Joe’s will be serving their their World Famous BBQ from 5pm - 7pm. Entry at 5pm will available for those who wish to eat at OK Joe's before the event. It will be on a first come first serve basis with a limited capacity.

Off Sale Tickets are not yet available.
General tickets go on sale on Fri. Apr 1, 2016 10:00 AM CDT.

[AstroDad]

Tulsa, OK update

Tulsa Literary Coalition Presents and Booksmart Tulsa Present
Stephen King
Wednesday Jun 15, 2016
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages
TBA $30 - $35
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main St.
Tulsa, OK

Ticket information coming soon!THERE ARE TWO TICKETS OPTIONS: SEATED or STANDING!

SEATED $35 | STANDING $30

THERE IS A 2 TICKET LIMIT PER PERSON, ADDRESS, CREDIT CARD, ETC!

There is a $2 fee that applies to each ticket purchased at the Cain's Box Office.

No re-entry! No smoking! No refunds!

Oklahoma Joe’s will be serving their their World Famous BBQ from 5pm - 7pm. Entry at 5pm will available for those who wish to eat at OK Joe's before the event. It will be on a first come first serve basis with a limited capacity.

Off Sale Tickets are not yet available.
General tickets go on sale on Fri. Apr 1, 2016 10:00 AM CDT.

Oh yeah, please serve BBQ at a book event. I am sure no one will get BBQ sauce on their newly signed King book. :doh:

:emot-roflolmao:

[Dan]

Tulsa, OK update

Tulsa Literary Coalition Presents
Stephen King
Wednesday Jun 15, 2016
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages
TBA $30 - $35
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main St.
Tulsa, OK

THERE ARE TWO TICKETS OPTIONS: SEATED or STANDING!

SEATED $35 | STANDING $30

THERE IS A 2 TICKET LIMIT PER PERSON, ADDRESS, CREDIT CARD, ETC!

There is a $2 fee that applies to each ticket purchased at the Cain's Box Office.

No re-entry! No smoking! No refunds!

Oklahoma Joe’s will be serving their their World Famous BBQ from 5pm - 7pm. Entry at 5pm will available for those who wish to eat at OK Joe's before the event. It will be on a first come first serve basis with a limited capacity.

Off Sale Tickets are not yet available.
General tickets go on sale on Fri. Apr 1, 2016 10:00 AM CDT.

I wonder how many tickets they will sell. I will be there.

[Brian861]

I'm planning on the Tulsa event as well, Dan. Not sure if the wife or kid will be interested in going but will probably grab 2 tickets all the same if I can and send out an invite if one of them doesn't go.

[becca69]

NJ event tickets on sale at 2pm today

http://www.wordbookstores.com/event/jc-word-presents-stephen-king

[becca69]

I just got my NJ tickets. Anyone else going?

[tippy4]

How many seats at Loew's Jersey Theater?

[wolfehr]

I just got my NJ tickets. Anyone else going?

I'll be there! Just bought two tickets :)

[becca69]

Ho wmany seats at Loew's Jersey Theater?

Looks like 3021 (that's capacity)

[wolfehr]

Ho wmany seats at Loew's Jersey Theater?

3,021 according to wikipedia. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loew's_Jersey_Theatre)

[Randall Flagg]

3,000. Ouch.

[_PCC_]

Damn I wish I knew that before I bought two tickets.

[Bev Vincent]

http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2015/01/09/magazine/14-loews-theater.w750.h560.2x.jpg

[wolfehr]

The description said "The first people who purchase tickets will be assigned front row seating and we will continue to fill the rows in the order that the tickets were purchased." I assume that won't have any impact on who gets a signed copy, but hopefully helps with not needing binoculars to see Sai King.
My confirmation is timestamped 2:02 :)

[Shannon]

Side note, that place is fucking beautiful!

[Merlin1958]

Side note, that place is fucking beautiful!

You can say that again!!!

[becca69]

The description said "The first people who purchase tickets will be assigned front row seating and we will continue to fill the rows in the order that the tickets were purchased." I assume that won't have any impact on who gets a signed copy, but hopefully helps with not needing binoculars to see Sai King.
My confirmation is timestamped 2:02 :)

My confirmation is timestamped 2:01 but I used Paypal and got an update at 3:10 saying it was processed. I don't know if this will affect where I sit or not. I'm guessing they are either going to hand out copies randomly upon exit or give you a ticket/card like a lottery that will tell you if you get a signed or unsigned.

[RichardX]

Ho wmany seats at Loew's Jersey Theater?

3,021 according to wikipedia. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loew's_Jersey_Theatre)

Someone on the King page indicated the current place seats only about 1000 which improves the odds of a signed copy a good bit.

[tippy4]

Ho wmany seats at Loew's Jersey Theater?

3,021 according to wikipedia. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loew's_Jersey_Theatre)

Someone on the King page indicated the current place seats only about 1000 which improves the odds of a signed copy a good bit.

I have information that they are selling 1,400 tickets.

Who knows which is right.

[sharki69]

So, what's the probability to get a signed book if you buy 2 tickets for this event assuming 1,400 tickets sold ?

[Randall Flagg]

400 divided by 1,400 =28.5%
That means there are two separate 28.5% chances. They don't double by two and equal 57%

[sharki69]

400 divided by 1,400 =28.5%
That means there are two 28.5% chances.

Correct, but it's not independent events, so I think it's maybe less ?

[RichardX]

So, what's the probability to get a signed book if you buy 2 tickets for this event assuming 1,400 tickets sold ?

I came up with 57 percent at 400 signed books. About a 28 percent chance per person assuming the book store folks don't lift a few.

[Phalucha]

Seems odd that they would not sell to capacity. Probably means future releases of tickets.

[Merlin1958]

http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2015/01/09/magazine/14-loews-theater.w750.h560.2x.jpg

I know I mentioned it already, but My Lord, that is a beautiful venue!!!

[tippy4]

Seems odd that they would not sell to capacity. Probably means future releases of tickets.

I too find it hard to believe they would stop selling tickets once 1,400 are sold if the venue holds 3,000.

[Brian861]

Side note, that place is fucking beautiful!

:thumbsup:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Official Update.

http://stephenking.com/promo/end-of-watch/book-tour/

[Merlin1958]

Official Update.

http://stephenking.com/promo/end-of-watch/book-tour/


Good looking out, R.T.!!! Thanks.

[wizardsrainbow]

I threw caution to the wind and just bought 2 tix to the Jersey City event just now...I likely will NOT get a signed copy, but felt I HAD to be there regardless. Likely taking my daughter, but who knows, maybe my wife will want to go! If it is like the NYC event,,,,I expect workers to skim signed books from the pile, reducing chances for everyone.

[Girlystevedave]

The bookstore here in Nashville is really dragging their feet about announcing anything. <_<

[Bev Vincent]

Here's the scoop on ABQ: http://stephenking.com/promo/end-of-watch/book-tour/#Bookworks

[Aronstg]

Here's the scoop on ABQ: http://stephenking.com/promo/end-of-watch/book-tour/#Bookworks

I just called and got more information on this signing. Some of it doesn't seem to add up logistically.

She said that they are allowing each person to buy up to 4 tickets, which would get you four books. She said that you didn't need 4 people if you have 4 tickets. They are capping the ticket sales at around 2253. The venue actually seats around 2500 people. I think they are going to run into problems of people buying a lot of extra tickets and they will have a lot of empty seats but who knows.

She said that the books would be randomly distributed at the end of the event while people exit. You will turn in your ticket and get a copy of the book.

Im a little on the fence if I am going to drive from Phoenix for this. I'm still leaning towards yes just to see him speak but the chances of getting a signed book are a bit low with that many tickets going out.

[Bev Vincent]

Tulsa: http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/scene/arts/arts-tickets-for-stephen-king-on-sale-april/article_58782a1d-d80b-547d-9d54-daa5e4756a61.html

[Brian861]

Thanks, Bev!

[jsweet]

Prairie Lights in Iowa City has announced details as well. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. (http://www.prairielights.com/)

Stephen King at The Englert Theatre

Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm

$37.50 (includes admission & book)

Tickets On Sale -- 12:30 pm 3/23/2016

(319) 688-2653 www.englert.org

Englert Theatre Box Office

221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30pm - 5:30pm

Please join us on June 13th for an evening with Stephen King on stage at the Englert Theatre as he talks about his new book, End of Watch. Prairie Lights is fortunate to be one of only twelve bookstores selected to host Stephen King for this tour! Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent work includes the short story collection The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, Finders Keepers, and Mr. Mercedes (an Edgar Award winner for Best Novel). His novel 11/22/63, now a Hulu original television series event, was named a top ten book of 2011 by The New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. He is the recipient of the 2014 National Medal of Arts and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. We are thrilled to have him visit Iowa City. Each ticket will include a first edition of End of Watch. Mr. King will pre-sign 400 copies of End of Watch, which will be randomly distributed, along with the other first editions, to ticketholders at the end of the event. This event will not include a public book signing.

[bdwyer19]

Prairie Lights in Iowa City has announced details as well. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. (http://www.prairielights.com/)

Stephen King at The Englert Theatre

Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm

$37.50 (includes admission & book)

Tickets On Sale -- 12:30 pm 3/23/2016

(319) 688-2653 www.englert.org

Englert Theatre Box Office

221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30pm - 5:30pm

Please join us on June 13th for an evening with Stephen King on stage at the Englert Theatre as he talks about his new book, End of Watch. Prairie Lights is fortunate to be one of only twelve bookstores selected to host Stephen King for this tour! Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent work includes the short story collection The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, Finders Keepers, and Mr. Mercedes (an Edgar Award winner for Best Novel). His novel 11/22/63, now a Hulu original television series event, was named a top ten book of 2011 by The New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. He is the recipient of the 2014 National Medal of Arts and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. We are thrilled to have him visit Iowa City. Each ticket will include a first edition of End of Watch. Mr. King will pre-sign 400 copies of End of Watch, which will be randomly distributed, along with the other first editions, to ticketholders at the end of the event. This event will not include a public book signing.

Odds of a signed book are very good. Capacity is only 725.

[Aronstg]

Prairie Lights in Iowa City has announced details as well. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. (http://www.prairielights.com/)

Stephen King at The Englert Theatre

Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm

$37.50 (includes admission & book)

Tickets On Sale -- 12:30 pm 3/23/2016

(319) 688-2653 www.englert.org

Englert Theatre Box Office

221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30pm - 5:30pm

Please join us on June 13th for an evening with Stephen King on stage at the Englert Theatre as he talks about his new book, End of Watch. Prairie Lights is fortunate to be one of only twelve bookstores selected to host Stephen King for this tour! Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent work includes the short story collection The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, Finders Keepers, and Mr. Mercedes (an Edgar Award winner for Best Novel). His novel 11/22/63, now a Hulu original television series event, was named a top ten book of 2011 by The New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. He is the recipient of the 2014 National Medal of Arts and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. We are thrilled to have him visit Iowa City. Each ticket will include a first edition of End of Watch. Mr. King will pre-sign 400 copies of End of Watch, which will be randomly distributed, along with the other first editions, to ticketholders at the end of the event. This event will not include a public book signing.

Odds of a signed book are very good. Capacity is only 725.

Wow.. I wonder if they will let people buy multiple books. Even so the odds look really good there.

[jsweet]

Just got two tickets for Iowa City - that was all I wanted, but appears that is the limit.
If the 725-seat info is correct, the odds are pretty good. Although with my luck, it will be my daughter's ticket that wins and it'll cost me a shopping spree to pry it from her hands. :)

[tippy4]

Iowa sold out in less than eight minutes.

[Pasiuk57]

I got two tickets and went back in
I had it sold out just under two minutes...

[Pasiuk57]

I had two screens open. first one ok second, nope...

[EXPLORER]

AMAZING HOW QUICK THAT SOLD OUT. 1 OR 2 AT A TIME AND SEEMS SYSTEM DID NOT CRASH.... KUDOS TO THEM

[tippy4]

One ticket available....hurry!

[needfulthings]

IOWA CITY.....
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7186/tSFd1W.jpg
YOU'RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER VENUE!:doh:

[jsweet]

I got two tickets and went back in
I had it sold out just under two minutes...

Wow! Glad I jumped on right at 12:30!

[Pasiuk57]

here is something weird..
I wanted 4 tickets
went in and just bought two more!!
Maybe their system had issues before?
both sets of two confirmed...

[bdwyer19]

Tickets are still available

[bdwyer19]

Did anyone notice this in the description of the event?

"Mr. King will pre-sign 400 copies of End of Watch, which will be randomly distributed, along with the other first editions, to ticketholders at the end of the event."

So does that mean other signed books will be handed out? Or maybe a raffle?

[Randall Flagg]

Tickets are still available
I looked two minutes ago and it said sold out.
Link?

[Pasiuk57]

I think for $37.50 you get an End of Watch either luckily signed or unsigned...

[Pasiuk57]

weird
either I just spent $180 when it should have been $90 or got lucky?
I hope lucky...

[needfulthings]

Did anyone notice this in the description of the event?

"Mr. King will pre-sign 400 copies of End of Watch, which will be randomly distributed, along with the other first editions, to ticketholders at the end of the event."

So does that mean other signed books will be handed out? Or maybe a raffle?

Other UNSIGNED EDITIONS of End of Watch.

[Randall Flagg]

Looks like tickets come up and then are sold out a few minutes later, then are available again.
They must be releasing them in waves.

[bdwyer19]

Tickets are still available
I looked two minutes ago and it said sold out.
Link?

Weird... The link worked and brought up the order page (while I pondered if I could abandon my family for a night, a few days before a family vacation), but now it's sold out again.

[Bev Vincent]

It's possible that people who are "checking to see if it is sold out" are temporarily creating a sold-out situation by having tickets in the basket and then releasing them or allowing them to time out.

[brionen]

I'd stopped in to Prairie Lights last week to ask when more details would be available, and the guy I talked to had told me to keep an eye on their website for times and instructions after they met with King's people to finalize everything. He said I probably wouldn't want to wait too long once tickets went on sale, because they figured it would sell out in a couple days. Apparently they underestimated his popularity, or the fact that people would be willing to make a fairly long drive based on the odds of obtaining a signed copy.

My wife braved the cold and wind to go to the box office. They told her the online allotment had sold out in 8 minutes. That was at 12:55 while she was in line. She was still able to get 2, so it looks like they held back some for the in-person and phone orders.

[Bev Vincent]

Louisville, KY announcement (scroll down): http://stephenking.com/promo/end-of-watch/book-tour/

[Randall Flagg]

I ordered two under the names Mr. and Mrs. King...

[Pasiuk57]

Brionen
Coralville is super close for you...
Apple Valley Minnesota is about 5 hours away.

[brionen]

Brionen
Coralville is super close for you...
Apple Valley Minnesota is about 5 hours away.

Yes, I got lucky on this one (beyond the fact my wife was willing to spend her lunch break in line). The store and venue are only about a 10 minute drive from me.
While she was heading in, I had managed to snag a pair online for my parents- I made sure to keep 12:30 meeting-free for lunch and already had the page open. I refreshed it immediately and got them ordered without any issues - within a few minutes. I didn't realize how lucky that purchase was until my wife told me about the 8 minute sell-out. I'm glad I didn't wait and count on the 2-day sellout projection

Prairie Lights gets some pretty big names coming in on a regular basis. They've always had some critically-praised literary names coming in due to the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop being in town, but the last few years they seem to be pulling in some more widely known and commercially successful names as well - I think it's probably related to being named one of UNESCO's Cities of Literature and to the more vocal push by author's to support Indie bookstores.

[tippy4]

Tickets keep coming up for sale.....

[Randall Flagg]

Tickets keep coming up for sale.....
400 are probably bought by people here on the site, and only 100 will attend.

[Kingfan24]

My question is are these events going to honor a book per ticket or a book per person per ticket.

[ke7285]

Louisville event Carmichael’s Bookstore is thrilled to host Stephen King, one of the most prolific and beloved writers of our time. Our event will take place at Iroquois Amphitheater on Sunday, June 12th at 7 PM.

Mr. King will discuss his work and read from the third volume in his Bill Hodges Trilogy, End of Watch. He will also take questions from the audience. End of Watch will be released on June 7th just days before his appearance in Louisville. We’ll finish up the evening with a showing of one of the most popular films based on his work,
Stand By Me.

Tickets for this event are $32 each and include general admission to the event and a hardcover copy of End of Watch. Mr. King will not be signing after the event, however 400 lucky ticket holders’ copies will be autographed in advance. Distribution of the signed books will be completely random.

Tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, March 26th but because you are on our events email list, you can buy tickets now using the promo code “Hodges”. Click the button above to visit the amphitheater’s ticket webpage. Enter the promo code “Hodges”. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Ticketfly at 1-877-987-6487. To avoid ticketing fees, visit the Iroquois Amphitheater box office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Event Details
Date – Sunday, June 12
Seating - General Admission
Doors open - 6 PM
Start time – 7 PM
Location - Iroquois Amphitheater, New Cut Road & Kenwood Drive, Louisville, KY

**Tickets are limited to 4 per person and are nonrefundable.**

[ke7285]

seating capacity is about 2300, outdoor amphitheater

[tippy4]

Tickets keep coming up for sale.....
400 are probably bought by people here on the site, and only 100 will attend.

Brooklyn all over again.

[Randall Flagg]

Tickets keep coming up for sale.....
400 are probably bought by people here on the site, and only 100 will attend.

Brooklyn all over again.
If someone snags my signed EOW from my hands...

[bdwyer19]

Tickets keep coming up for sale.....
400 are probably bought by people here on the site, and only 100 will attend.

Brooklyn all over again.
If someone snags my signed EOW from my hands...

Next time put stickum on your hands. You'd only be harming the dust jacket.

[Randall Flagg]

Tickets keep coming up for sale.....
400 are probably bought by people here on the site, and only 100 will attend.

Brooklyn all over again.
If someone snags my signed EOW from my hands...

Next time put stickum on your hands. You'd only be harming the dust jacket.


It would have taken more than stickum...and the book was a trade PB...

[tippy4]

June 7 Word Bookstore, Jersey City, NJ Loew’s Jersey Theatre (Capacity 3,021) SOLD OUT
June 8 Penguin Bookshop, Sewickley, PA
June 9 Books & Co., Dayton, OH
June 10 Taylor Books, Charleston, WV Clay Theater (Capacity 1,883)
June 11 Parnassus Books, Nashville, TN
June 12 Carmichael’s Books, Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater
June 13 Prairie Lights, Iowa City, IA The Englert Theatre (Capacity 725) SOLD OUT
June 14 Bookworm, Omaha, NE
June 15 Booksmart, Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom (capacity 1,700)
June 16 Bookworks, Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium at the Albuquerque Convention Center (Capacity 2,500)
June 17 The King’s English, Salt Lake City, UT
June 18 Barnes & Noble, Reno, NV

[Girlystevedave]

I am still trying to figure out why the Nashville bookstore cannot hurry up and announce something already. They even have a banner on their website: "Stephen King is Coming to our store". But on the heels of that "Sign up for our newsletter to get updates".
Fair enough. I signed up for your newsletter, just freaking tell me something already. :lol: :arg:

[programmer]

Same here. Eagerly awaiting the Nashville ticket sale.

[carlosdetweiller]

Anyone else having trouble buying tickets this morning to the Albuquerque event? I can't get through on the website (keeps saying "Access Denied") and the phone, of course, is busy. Frustrating.

[carlosdetweiller]

Anyone else having trouble buying tickets this morning to the Albuquerque event? I can't get through on the website (keeps saying "Access Denied") and the phone, of course, is busy. Frustrating.

Edit: Finally got through at 9:20 Mountain after trying for 20 minutes.

Another edit: For what it is worth I think that the webpage for ordering didn't actually go live until around 9:20 AM Mountain. I had talked to someone at the store earlier who told me it would be live at 9:00 AM but I don't think that it was. After I got through with my order I went back and could get through several times with ease.

Anyone else confirmed for Albuquerque? I will be at the Albuquerque event in lieu of the trip to Las Vegas.

[chaos-consultants]

Well this is an interesting thread and I'll add my hopes. I am going to try and get tickets for Omaha as my work may be allowing me to pass through on those dates. Details are not posted yet and I probably won't confirm opportunity until Tuesday. Anyways, if it is meant to be it is meant to be.

Until the tickets are released I sit and wait...

John

[Br!an]

I will be at the Albuquerque event in lieu of the trip to Las Vegas.

I'm sure you could do both!

They are 10 days apart.

[zelig]

I will be at the Albuquerque event in lieu of the trip to Las Vegas.

I'm sure you could do both!

They are 10 days apart.

Yeah, do both. Was looking forward to meeting you.

[bdwyer19]

Details on the Pennsylvania event have been announced -

The Penguin Bookshop Presents...

"An Evening with Stephen King"
***
Wednesday, June 8th, 7:00PM
Doors will open at 6:00PM
Event will be held at:
Sewickley Academy's Rea Auditorium
315 Academy Avenue
Sewickley, PA 15143

• Due to capacity limits, each person is allowed to purchase a maximum of 2 tickets.

• Purchasing a ticket guarantees entry to the event as well as a hardcover edition of END OF WATCH. As a special bonus, a limited number of attendees will randomly receive signed copies, so we wish you luck! All books (signed and unsigned) will be distributed at the end of the event.

• Seating will be assigned. Purchasers of the Premium tickets (limited) will be seated in the first two rows of the auditorium. Those who purchase General Assigned Seating tickets will be assigned a specific seat (no specific seat requests will be allowed) and we will fill the rows in the order that the tickets are purchased. While we will try our absolute best to accommodate groups of 2 next to each other, there is a possibility that you and your plus one will be seated in different rows (though likely close together, directly in front/behind each other).

• Ticket sales will take place on three consecutive days:
-Sunday, April 17th, 11AM - 3PM at the Penguin Bookshop only
(no on-line or phone orders).
-Monday, April 18th, 10AM - 6PM at the Penguin Bookshop only
(no on-line or phone orders).
-Tuesday, April 19th starting at 10AM we will begin selling any remaining tickets over the phone.
-We will not be selling any tickets on-line.

Note: We will NOT take phone calls on April 17 or 18.

• Ticket Prices:
$38.00 General Assigned Seating
$50.00 Friends of the Penguin priority seating* (limited availability)
*2 seats will be donated to the Sewickley Academy Auction.

We are unable to offer refunds for any reason.

All tickets include a copy of End of Watch.

Stephen King will pre-sign 400 copies of End of Watch, which will be handed out randomly after the conclusion of his talk. NO ONE IS GUARANTEED A SIGNED BOOK.

Stephen will be talking, reading from END OF WATCH, and doing a Q&A. He will NOT be signing books at this event. Event will last approximately one hour.

For all of you who are coming to Sewickley for the Sunday, April 17 in-store ticket sale, we ask that you are considerate while waiting in line outside the store, that you do NOT save spaces for friends/family, that you respect the community, and that you are patient and kind to all those concerned with the ticket sales at the Penguin Bookshop.

[bdwyer19]

The auditorium has a capacity of 670 seats. Excellent odds for a signed copy.

[Kingfan24]

Wow!! I'd say pretty much the best odds so far.

[tippy4]

I really dislike it when they sell to locals only.

Tix will be sold out by the end of the second day easily.

[tippy4]

June 7 Word Bookstore, Jersey City, NJ Loew’s Jersey Theatre (Capacity 3,021) SOLD OUT
June 8 Penguin Bookshop, Sewickley, PA Sewickley Academy's Rea Auditorium (Capacity 670)
June 9 Books & Co., Dayton, OH
June 10 Taylor Books, Charleston, WV Clay Theater (Capacity 1,883)
June 11 Parnassus Books, Nashville, TN
June 12 Carmichael’s Books, Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater (Capacity 2,347)
June 13 Prairie Lights, Iowa City, IA The Englert Theatre (Capacity 725) SOLD OUT
June 14 Bookworm, Omaha, NE
June 15 Booksmart, Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom (capacity 1,700) SOLD OUT
June 16 Bookworks, Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium at the Albuquerque Convention Center (Capacity 2,500)
June 17 The King’s English, Salt Lake City, UT
June 18 Barnes & Noble, Reno, NV


I am missing information on five of the twelve....if anybody can fill in the blanks, feel free to copy what I have, update, and repost.