Joe Hill, Author

[TwistedNadine]

Hey - Congrats Simon! Nice catch.

[sgc1999]

thanks:)

[Gris]

very cool thanks:)
I suppose it would be looking a gift horse in the mouth to ask about the UK proof? :lovely:

I have no access to that data. He has a different publisher in the UK.

[Patrick]

Congrats, Simon!

[TwistedNadine]

Btw Patrick - unless Im looking in all the wrong places they havent been cheap and plentiful thus far.



Congrats, John.


So, at "2,393 copies in print," do you all think we can assume the second state proof/ARE will be cheap and plentiful, especially after the trade edition is released?

[jon10g]

I agree. I've been looking as well with no success. Also on the lookout for Double Feature by Owen King.

[Patrick]

Part of the attraction is the ability to read and/or own the book early. I think that after the trade edition is released, the second state ARE's will be easier to find. That's what has happened with his other books thus far.

[TwistedNadine]

Anyone else surprised at how much this sold for?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS4A2-by-Joe-Hill-w-bonus-promotional-card-ARC-proof-due-5-13-/261145594541?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=aJonEKHAYPZNJw1mTn1In3iIbPM%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[jhanic]

Anyone else surprised at how much this sold for?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS4A2-by-Joe-Hill-w-bonus-promotional-card-ARC-proof-due-5-13-/261145594541?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=aJonEKHAYPZNJw1mTn1In3iIbPM%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I'm shocked! I figured at least $100 less!

John

[TwistedNadine]

Me too. They seem to be coming up more often now, but the ending price keeps increasing.
Theres another one on ebay already up to 108 with 2 more days to go...

[Rahfa]

There were just two bidders past $150, so it wasn't a real value as much as a bidding war. Classic case of the winner being the loser...haha...

[TwistedNadine]

Good point.
Someone just had to have it at any price I guess

[Randall Flagg]

And to think I am just giving mine away...

[sgc1999]

im looking for one if anyone wants to sell???
also want one of the cards that came with.

[Randall Flagg]

I'll sell you a copy of the first state (rarer)-with a JH signature. Near mint condition, never read. No card.
PM an offer I can't refuse; otherwise it goes on ebay.

[TwistedNadine]

And to think I am just giving mine away...

Another generous member of this forum...

[Patrick]

Anyone else surprised at how much this sold for?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS4A2-by-Joe-Hill-w-bonus-promotional-card-ARC-proof-due-5-13-/261145594541?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=aJonEKHAYPZNJw1mTn1In3iIbPM%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I'm shocked! I figured at least $100 less!

John


There were just two bidders past $150, so it wasn't a real value as much as a bidding war. Classic case of the winner being the loser...haha...


Good point.
Someone just had to have it at any price I guess
I agree with Rahfa. That was nuts. I bet that little card helped drive up the price.

I still think the second state ones will drop drastically in price after the trade edition is released. IMO, anyone who plans to sell ought to do so now while the market is hot.

Good luck with your sale, Jerome!

[sgc1999]

Ya, I will be watching it. I do agree with Patrick in that i think the 2nd edition will be easy to get next year. The card not so much:/

[mistercrowley]

I'm more then halfway thru my arc of NOS4A2 and I don't care for it all that much. Manx and Bing are ridiculous villains. Nothing scary at all about them. I'm very disappointed.

[sgc1999]

I thought the book was funny though. would make a good pg13 movie except for the end of course :frown1:

[jhanic]

I enjoyed it. Agreed, it's not the best novel by far, but very enjoyable and a fast read.

John

[sgc1999]

I really liked it too:)

[Dan]

I too loved it!

[Ben Staad]

Mixed reviews. It sounds like I would probably enjoy this though. I'm getting the feeling it has more of the "feel" of Horns and less of HSB or most the stories in 20th Century.

[jhanic]

Here's another:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS4A2-by-Joe-Hill-Heart-Shaped-Box-Horns-w-promo-card-ARC-/261147973124?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3ccda1d604

John

[Roseannebarr]

Mixed reviews. It sounds like I would probably enjoy this though. I'm getting the feeling it has more of the "feel" of Horns and less of HSB or most the stories in 20th Century.

Kind of just the opposite, according to his "handlers" HOrns had more to think about, consequences, etc... NOS4A2 is a good old fashioned horror story in line with Heart Shaped Box. I was told if you liked HSB you will like this, by the publishers. When i talked to the lady, i told her i loved horns and cant finish reading NOS4A2 even though i loved the first 300 pages, it lost my interest after that.... She stated that HSB and NOs4a2 will appeal to the same fans.

[Ben Staad]

Mixed reviews. It sounds like I would probably enjoy this though. I'm getting the feeling it has more of the "feel" of Horns and less of HSB or most the stories in 20th Century.

Kind of just the opposite, according to his "handlers" HOrns had more to think about, consequences, etc... NOS4A2 is a good old fashioned horror story in line with Heart Shaped Box. I was told if you liked HSB you will like this, by the publishers. When i talked to the lady, i told her i loved horns and cant finish reading NOS4A2 even though i loved the first 300 pages, it lost my interest after that.... She stated that HSB and NOs4a2 will appeal to the same fans.

Thanks for the information. Either way I probably will be buying the trade when it is released. :coo3l:

[Randall Flagg]

Just arrived:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=11406http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/card_cover_961x652.jpg

[Patrick]

Nice!

[sgc1999]

cool!

[Roseannebarr]

Just arrived:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=11406http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/card_cover_961x652.jpg

extremely jeolous! i thought that picture was awesome on his tumblr site.

[Gris]

Just got a copy of the card in the mail. And...

http://allgris.dyndns.org/temp/gingerbreadfront.jpg

http://allgris.dyndns.org/temp/gingerbreadback.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

How cool! Congratulations!

I'm trying to get one! :)

[sgc1999]

How are you guys getting these? I really want to get one!!!

[Dan]

How are you guys getting these? I really want to get one!!!

Yes, ditto!

[cit74]

They just posted the cover for nos4a2 - not sure if I know how to add links yet - but I'll try and paste the link I copied

http://subterraneanpress.com/store/product_detail/nos4a2

[Stockerlone]

Joe Hill NOS4A2
Gabriel Rodriguez

http://subterraneanpress.com/uploads/NOS4A2_by_Joe_Hill.jpg

http://subterraneanpress.com/ ('http://subterraneanpress.com/')

[Tito_Villa]

I don't like it

[TwistedNadine]

I don't like it

Me neither
Bummer

[WeDealInLead]

This $120 signed trade is looking worse by the minute: the exclusive novella? Not so exclusive as per Joe's tweet:

Cut a novella from NOS4A2: "Wraith." Some of that material will be in a comic; the novella itself, for now, is only available thru @subpress

[Roseannebarr]

I don't like it

Me neither
Bummer

I dont like it either, and the first thing i thought about was my $475 shining book being ruined. But it might grow on us.

[Randall Flagg]

I think he nailed it. Read the story. He well incorporated several major things from the book.

[swintek]

Although I haven't read the book yet, and I was/am indeed just harping on this guy's art in The Shining thread- this looks pretty good to me. At least for this book- which, again, I have not read. Still not sure if this is the right guy for The Shining- but I've gotta say, that this piece looks a lot better than the comic book work I've seen..

Ron

[Randall Flagg]

I just noticed what I would consider to be a fuck up in the illustration
Charles Talent Manx the child abductor is wearing a hat. Nowhere in the novel does he wear a hat. In fact his aging/reverse aging bald pate is mentioned often. He looks like a chauffeur in the picture.

[Roseannebarr]

[QUOTE=Randall Flagg;745513]I just noticed what I would consider to be a fuck up in the illustration


Agree with your spoiler!!!! I think there is just too much detail on the cover, i liked to envision what they look like, the cover ruined my imagination!

[Joe315]

Glad I'm not the only one.


I don't like it



I don't like it

Me neither
Bummer


This $120 signed trade is looking worse by the minute: the exclusive novella? Not so exclusive as per Joe's tweet:

Cut a novella from NOS4A2: "Wraith." Some of that material will be in a comic; the novella itself, for now, is only available thru @subpress




I don't like it

Me neither
Bummer

I dont like it either, and the first thing i thought about was my $475 shining book being ruined. But it might grow on us.

[herbertwest]

http://larryfire.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/nos4a2_by_joe_hill.jpg?w=450&h=642

[TwistedNadine]

It may be a an excellent representation of NOS4A2 - without having read the book cant comment on that - but my opinion is that this style is not fitting for the Shining and this cover art does not make me want to drop everything and read NOS4A2. For me it screams comic / cartoon, not keep you awake at night horror.
Just my very humble opinion, Crowness.


I think he nailed it. Read the story. He well incorporated several major things from the book.

[Randall Flagg]

I did say he screwed one item up.

[herbertwest]

BTW, the Subterranean Press edition will be the UK limited... and Joe's publisher will be issuing some signed copies. Exactly the same than the hardcover, but signed.

[TwistedNadine]

I did say he screwed one item up.

You did indeed. Didnt look at the spoiler tho. Thanks to a very generous member here Im now reading it so dont want to spoil anything

[willie3]

Anyone else baffled by the lack of UK proofs/arcs on eBay?
Tons of the US AREs have been listed and sold (OK 8 of the proofs and 16 of the ARE state),
but only one UK edition.

Still searching...

Karl

(as an aside, Jerome your proof has fetched the most on eBay, one of only two that were signed.
didn't know if anyone else was keeping score)

[TwistedNadine]

(as an aside, Jerome your proof has fetched the most on eBay, didn't know if anyone else was keeping score)

I think his was the only one signed and doodled... It was also a first state.
And yeah, Im kinda keeping score.

[willie3]

Tito_Villa's was signed and doodled also, but lost to Jerome by three dollars, exchange rate when the auction closed according to my spread sheet.

Also good to know I'm not the only one watching....

Karl

[TwistedNadine]

Oh - your right.
Lots of 2nd states out there now

[Shannon]

Never been in here. Hello.

Amber's been getting into Joe Hill's stuff hardcore. I got her Horns sometime last year, she loved it. I got her Heart Shaped Box and the first hardcover edition of Locke & Key this Christmas, she loved them. I'm getting her something signed next. I think she'll like it. :)

[CurtSeattle]

What's the Locke and Key 1 Signed Ghost Key from Comicon '09 (#6/500) going for ya think these days? Moving things around and forgot I had it. lol

[Gris]

What's the Locke and Key 1 Signed Ghost Key from Comicon '09 (#6/500) going for ya think these days? Moving things around and forgot I had it. lol

#29 just sold for $40

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330852393490?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649


P.S. I'm still trying to find an Anywhere Key. Anyone have a spare?

[Bev Vincent]

The numbered edition of NOS4A2 is now sold out.

[Patrick]

Never been in here. Hello.

Amber's been getting into Joe Hill's stuff hardcore. I got her Horns sometime last year, she loved it. I got her Heart Shaped Box and the first hardcover edition of Locke & Key this Christmas, she loved them. I'm getting her something signed next. I think she'll like it. :)
She's a keeper, Shannon. Don't screw it up!

[willie3]

After 30 or so sales, eBay has decided to remove the only two remaining active listings for the NOS4A2 ARE.

Karl

[Dan]

After 30 or so sales, eBay has decided to remove the only two remaining active listings for the NOS4A2 ARE.

Karl

For what reason? Publishers request?

[TwistedNadine]

Guess someone didnt like them being sold off pre-publication

[WeDealInLead]

I always thought selling proofs you receive as a gift pre-publication wasn't OK. Actually, selling any gift is kind of disrespectul IMO but selling proofs pre-publication, esp. if they say "not for sale" might even be illegal.

[mistercrowley]

Ummm didn't joe give or sell copies of the book at signings? I bought a copy off eBay for $60.00. David at Betts also sold several copies that he got from Hill so I don't understand what the issue is.

[WeDealInLead]

If the book says that it's not for sale (especially pre-publication), that's probably the reason. It doesn't bother me personally that they're being sold but either eBay didn't like the practice or the publisher finally caught on. I really don't know. Maybe the seller can get a direct answer from eBay.

[sgc1999]

It will be fine again once the book is released,

[Randall Flagg]

I wonder why-publisher, ebay itself (I doubt it), multiple member reports?
That sucks as I have a gift from someone for our Fundraiser and it is the early Advance Reader Edition AND the postcard. I was planning on putting them on ebay.

[Niels]

I wonder why-publisher, ebay itself (I doubt it), multiple member reports?
That sucks as I have a gift from someone for our Fundraiser and it is the early Advance Reader Edition AND the postcard. I was planning on putting them on ebay.

I saw olverts just sold one for $60. I'll buy yours for $60.

[Randall Flagg]

The early ARE and the postcard will sell for far more than $60. Closer to $400. Sorry, but no.

[jhanic]

I agree, RF. $400 is much more realistic.

John

[Niels]

Never had the idea you would take me serious :).

"Early Uncopyedited Bound Manuscript, Signed" on Craigslist for $125 or best offer.
http://maine.craigslist.org/clt/3521613965.html

[Randall Flagg]

Never had the idea you would take me serious :).

"Early Uncopyedited Bound Manuscript, Signed" on Craigslist for $125 or best offer.
http://maine.craigslist.org/clt/3521613965.html
I suggest you contact the seller and buy it.

[Rahfa]

My ARC is NOS4A2 is on the way! Should have an Amazon review posted within a couple weeks...

[cit74]

My ARC is NOS4A2 is on the way! Should have an Amazon review posted within a couple weeks...

so did you get it from that above craig's list seller - or from an old ebay auction?

[Niels]

That Craigslist seller is doing her own auction. She's doing a "at least $125 and HIGHER"-auction.

[Rahfa]

My ARC is NOS4A2 is on the way! Should have an Amazon review posted within a couple weeks...

so did you get it from that above craig's list seller - or from an old ebay auction?

Neither - it's an actual real review copy from the publisher. Part of an Amazon advance review program.

Also - 704 pages? WTF? Doesn't anybody edit anymore?

[neosatus]

My ARC is NOS4A2 is on the way! Should have an Amazon review posted within a couple weeks...

so did you get it from that above craig's list seller - or from an old ebay auction?

I'm guessing he's getting it via The Vine.

[Rahfa]

My ARC is NOS4A2 is on the way! Should have an Amazon review posted within a couple weeks...

so did you get it from that above craig's list seller - or from an old ebay auction?

I'm guessing he's getting it via The Vine.

Yeah, exactly - I'm a little surprised it was offered, since I figure it's already guaranteed to be a decent seller. But they offered "The Twelve" by Cronin, as well, so I guess that doesn't matter.

[sgc1999]

they have multiple copies

[mistercrowley]

If they would have cut about 200 to 300 pages the book would have been much better. It had the potential to be a horror classic but Hills insistence on making Manx and Bing ridiculous caricatures ruins the effect.

[Roseannebarr]

agreed. :)

[Brian James Freeman]

My ARC is NOS4A2 is on the way! Should have an Amazon review posted within a couple weeks...

so did you get it from that above craig's list seller - or from an old ebay auction?

I'm guessing he's getting it via The Vine.

Yeah, exactly - I'm a little surprised it was offered, since I figure it's already guaranteed to be a decent seller. But they offered "The Twelve" by Cronin, as well, so I guess that doesn't matter.

I don't know about how it works now, but it used to cost a good bit of money to have your book included in The Vine program, so in the early days publishers just used it to promote books they were already advertising heavily. A mid-list book with a $5000 advertising budget wouldn't be offered to the program because that would be the entire budget (or more!).

Brian

[Rahfa]

The rumor is that it's $3500 to include a title in Vine - so I assume it's books with a big ad budget, or books that the publishers believe in and are willigng to spend some $$ to give an extra boost too.

I've read some really good books that I never would have otherwise...def. a great program to be a part of.

[jon10g]

Forgive my ignorance but what is the Vine and how do get involved?
Thanks
Jon

[Brice]

Review books on Amazon, have people like your reviews a lot, get invited to the invite only program The Vine.

[jon10g]

Thanks for that.

[Brian James Freeman]

Forgive my ignorance but what is the Vine and how do get involved?
Thanks
Jon

I lost my bookmark about it, but I Googled and found this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/vine/help/?ie=UTF8&tag=052379122979-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Brian

[jon10g]

Thanks Brian.

[Jud Crandall]

I'm almost done with NOS4A2, and it's great. Absolutely loved it!

I'm interested to see more of Gabe's artwork for the SubPress edition.

[cit74]

fyi - horns is up today on the amazon kindle deal of the day - for $1.99 - in case you want to add it to your e-reader library:hope the link works

http://www.amazon.com/Horns-A-Novel-ebook/dp/B0036F6WYO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1359310545&sr=8-2&keywords=joe+hill+horns

[thegunslinger41]

Ok...looking to purchase Locke & Key comics. Let me know which ones you have. I already have Issue #1 from the first series.

Thanks!

[F1racefan]

Ok...looking to purchase Locke & Key comics. Let me know which ones you have. I already have Issue #1 from the first series.

Thanks!

I have the entire set up to the current issues
in mint condition in bags if you are interested. I switched to the HB books so I don't ned the actual comics anymore.

[jon10g]

Does anyone know if The Cape 1969 hardback includes any bonus material that was not in the comics?
Thanks
Jon

[sgc1999]

here is were the photo used for the preliminary NAS4A2 book was used. Its actually for the comic that's to be released in summer of 2013
http://gabrielrodriguez.deviantart.com/art/Wraith-1-preliminary-320271426

[cit74]

here is were the photo used for the preliminary NAS4A2 book was used. Its actually for the comic that's to be released in summer of 2013
http://gabrielrodriguez.deviantart.com/art/Wraith-1-preliminary-320271426

very cool - now i will have to keep my eye out on the release for the prequel comic...personally i might have liked the hand prints on the glass to be a little less obvious (but thats just my personal taste - and since my 4 year old draws as well as i do i have little room to speak).

[Rahfa]

Halfway through NOS4A2....meh....I was hoping for supernatural with a taste of serial killer...I got serial killer with a taste of supernatural. It's well-written, but much too long. It doesn't have the epic scope that I expect from a 700-page book. But those who like the creepy villains will like the book.

[Gris]

I have a 2nd state (Advaned Readers Edition) unsigned proof. Hesitant to put it on eBay.

Typically, I give this type of thing away, but hurting for "hobby funds." With several new SK books coming out, not to mention the car-sized "A memory of Light", I need some cash to make purchases. If anyone is interested, please shoot me an PM with an offer.

[cit74]

just saw on overlook website that you can pre-order the wraith - that is the comic prequel to nos4a2 - they will ship each of the 5 comics out once available. this will do until idw releases the HC version

[thegunslinger41]

How rare is this Locke and Key issue??? I"ve tried finding out some information but haven't gotten any good numbers. See Link.

http://idwlimited.com/locke-key-welcome-to-lovecraft-1-special-edition-ri-cover.html

G

[cit74]

How rare is this Locke and Key issue??? I"ve tried finding out some information but haven't gotten any good numbers. See Link.

http://idwlimited.com/locke-key-welcome-to-lovecraft-1-special-edition-ri-cover.html

G

i have no idea - since I did not collect the individual comics - but it looks like IDW has created their own limited series - there are a few other of their comics in this category. They have created a premium of limited editions - but they do not list how "limited" the Locke and Key comics are (they do list print runs for some of the other comics). I do not own a copy of Locke & Key - guide to the keys - is this a worthwhile one-shot to add? It seems like this too is added in their limited collection.
ct

[Gris]

That is exactly the reason I don't collect comics anymore, even SK or JH ones. When I was buying comics as a teanager in the early 90s, only once in a great while did a comic have more than one version.

Nowadays, every single comic has 18 covers based various printings, variants, or even what shape the inkers poo was that morning. It's a frustrating practice, and why I wait for a hard cover. i tried collecting the original couple series of the Gunslinger comics but called it quites after the 2nd one I think. 6 actual comics with 97 different cover variations. F That

[WeDealInLead]

How rare is this Locke and Key issue??? I"ve tried finding out some information but haven't gotten any good numbers. See Link.

http://idwlimited.com/locke-key-welcome-to-lovecraft-1-special-edition-ri-cover.html

G

i have no idea - since I did not collect the individual comics - but it looks like IDW has created their own limited series - there are a few other of their comics in this category. They have created a premium of limited editions - but they do not list how "limited" the Locke and Key comics are (they do list print runs for some of the other comics). I do not own a copy of Locke & Key - guide to the keys - is this a worthwhile one-shot to add? It seems like this too is added in their limited collection.
ct

All the info is at the link. It's most limited edition. Still not worth $50 IMO.

[ELazansky]

That is exactly the reason I don't collect comics anymore, even SK or JH ones. When I was buying comics as a teanager in the early 90s, only once in a great while did a comic have more than one version.

Nowadays, every single comic has 18 covers based various printings, variants, or even what shape the inkers poo was that morning. It's a frustrating practice, and why I wait for a hard cover. i tried collecting the original couple series of the Gunslinger comics but called it quites after the 2nd one I think. 6 actual comics with 97 different cover variations. F That

100% agree. I remember the good old days of going to the comic shop on Wednesday to pick up that week's comics. Each month, one book in the series came out. Now, between the regular edition, the 5 additional covers, the retailer incentive covers, the special covers by companies like Dynamic Forces and Jetpack Comics (for Locke and Key), etc., it is just too much. I want comics for the story/art, not for 15 different covers.

[WeDealInLead]

That is exactly the reason I don't collect comics anymore, even SK or JH ones. When I was buying comics as a teanager in the early 90s, only once in a great while did a comic have more than one version.

Nowadays, every single comic has 18 covers based various printings, variants, or even what shape the inkers poo was that morning. It's a frustrating practice, and why I wait for a hard cover. i tried collecting the original couple series of the Gunslinger comics but called it quites after the 2nd one I think. 6 actual comics with 97 different cover variations. F That

100% agree. I remember the good old days of going to the comic shop on Wednesday to pick up that week's comics. Each month, one book in the series came out. Now, between the regular edition, the 5 additional covers, the retailer incentive covers, the special covers by companies like Dynamic Forces and Jetpack Comics (for Locke and Key), etc., it is just too much. I want comics for the story/art, not for 15 different covers.

+1

I still buy variants* once in a while but never by Joe Hill because what's the point? He'll just do another after that will be somehow even more "exclusive" or "definitive." I mean, EVERYTHING he does has at least some kind of limited edition. There are 3 editions of each L&K edition from SubPress alone, then the regular hardcover and TPB from IDW and then also the oversized edition from IDW. That's 6 editions of one graphic novel.


* stuff like Batman, Animal Man, Swamp Thing aka the books who have a variant at the start of a new storyline, not everything ever.

[thegunslinger41]

Yep, totally agree with you guys. All these variant covers just water down the "exclusivity" and rarity of that special #1 issue. Capitalism. Lets just sell more shit, and pretty much make it all relatively worthless. Which is why I too miss the good old days, when there was just one version of a comic book. You either had it...or you didn't. I think all this crap started with SPIDERMAN #1 (McFarlane series)

G

[ELazansky]

I think all this crap started with SPIDERMAN #1 (McFarlane series)

G

That's funny. I have the signed Spiderman #1 hanging on my wall. I remember the regular cover and the "black" cover. I long for the days when my room was filled with long-boxes :-)

[thegunslinger41]

I think all this crap started with SPIDERMAN #1 (McFarlane series)

G

That's funny. I have the signed Spiderman #1 hanging on my wall. I remember the regular cover and the "black" cover. I long for the days when my room was filled with long-boxes :-)

LOL...I still have about 10 of those long boxes in my closets at the house. Totally loved that spiderman series.

G

[MarcoL]

I have a 2nd state (Advaned Readers Edition) unsigned proof. Hesitant to put it on eBay.

Typically, I give this type of thing away, but hurting for "hobby funds." With several new SK books coming out, not to mention the car-sized "A memory of Light", I need some cash to make purchases. If anyone is interested, please shoot me an PM with an offer.

Though I've been reading posts on this forum for quite some time, this is actually my first post. Since I'm a new member, I'm not able to send a PM yet so could you let me know if the ARC is still available?

[MarcoL]

How rare is this Locke and Key issue??? I"ve tried finding out some information but haven't gotten any good numbers. See Link.

http://idwlimited.com/locke-key-welcome-to-lovecraft-1-special-edition-ri-cover.html

G

Guess I'm one of the few boardies that collects the JH comics including all variants :)
This particular issue is the retailer incentive (1:10) of the so called Legacy Edition of #1 of the first arc in the Locke & Key series called Welcome to Lovecraft. It's one of the issues that's not offered on the secondary market too often. However, IMHO $ 50.00 is a bit too much, I got my copy for $ 20.00 about a year ago. Just send me a PM if you need more info on where you may be able to get one.

[Randall Flagg]

Marcol, after 5 legitimate posts, you can send and receive PM's.
Welcome to the site.

[Pasiuk57]

I have three different US Proofs-This is the first one-VERY early-actually from the first box of proofs
http://http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/DSCN0703.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/DSCN0703.jpg[/IMG]

[Pasiuk57]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/DSCN0704.jpg[/IMG]



The second state?

[Brice]

I'm seeing the dreaded red X for the first one.

[Pasiuk57]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/DSCN0705.jpg[/IMG]

The third state?

[Brice]

Very cool!

[jhanic]

I haven't seen that third state one before. I have the other two. Other than the sticker, is there any difference between it and the second state one?

John

[Pasiuk57]

John
nope--no difference-ALL I can find is the proof without a sticker and the proof with the sticker.
The very first one came from the first one and that is doodled and signed to MIKE and is 776 pages vs 686 pages in the other two proofs.
The oldest one has smooth edges where the other two are "rough" pages.

[cit74]

Too bad the Haven Foundation didn't get this much for the NOS4A2 ARC that was up on ebay last week:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Advanced-Copy-of-N0S4A2-by-Best-Selling-Author-Joe-Hill-for-Fundraiser-/160967809477?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item257a6dd9c5

And still a couple days left and cannot tell if its the first state or not - since no "real" pic of book or sig

[Patrick]

Too bad the Haven Foundation didn't get this much for the NOS4A2 ARC that was up on ebay last week:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Advanced-Copy-of-N0S4A2-by-Best-Selling-Author-Joe-Hill-for-Fundraiser-/160967809477?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item257a6dd9c5

And still a couple days left and cannot tell if its the first state or not - since no "real" pic of book or sig
A thousand bids in tiny increments by someone with zero feedback? Curious.

[RC65]

Those later proofs with the raised/embossed, shiny metallic-looking license plates...that's a pretty cool effect.

[Joe315]

Certainly looks like they are trying to up the price. Also, the seller hasn't sold anything in at least 4 years.



Too bad the Haven Foundation didn't get this much for the NOS4A2 ARC that was up on ebay last week:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Advanced-Copy-of-N0S4A2-by-Best-Selling-Author-Joe-Hill-for-Fundraiser-/160967809477?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item257a6dd9c5

And still a couple days left and cannot tell if its the first state or not - since no "real" pic of book or sig
A thousand bids in tiny increments by someone with zero feedback? Curious.

[Pasiuk57]

suspect for sure

[Gris]

Ben is his Publicist. Not sure what that sticker would add since it seems to be a standard avery tpye label that I'm sure would take all of 2 seconds to reproduce.

[Gris]

I have a 2nd state (Advaned Readers Edition) unsigned proof. Hesitant to put it on eBay.

Typically, I give this type of thing away, but hurting for "hobby funds." With several new SK books coming out, not to mention the car-sized "A memory of Light", I need some cash to make purchases. If anyone is interested, please shoot me an PM with an offer.

Though I've been reading posts on this forum for quite some time, this is actually my first post. Since I'm a new member, I'm not able to send a PM yet so could you let me know if the ARC is still available?

I can't send you a PM either. I guess you need 5 posts to receive them as well. But yes, it is still available.

[TwistedNadine]

Halfway through NOS4A2....meh....I was hoping for supernatural with a taste of serial killer...I got serial killer with a taste of supernatural. It's well-written, but much too long. It doesn't have the epic scope that I expect from a 700-page book. But those who like the creepy villains will like the book.

Im also half way thru and just havent been able to pick it back up for at least a week now - maybe two. Love what he did with the protagonist's character - shes awesome. But the villain is just too comic book for my taste.

[mistercrowley]

My exact same thoughts twistednadine. Bing is scarier than Manx but they are both ridiculous. He should have downplayed the bullshit banter and singing

[TwistedNadine]

Agree 100%


My exact same thoughts twistednadine. Bing is scarier than Manx but they are both ridiculous. He should have downplayed the bullshit banter and singing

[Randall Flagg]

To me, this picture tells it all. Cartoonish protagonist, and if this is anything like what Gabriel Rodriguez is going to do for The Shining 25th, it will suck.
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1360540162-wraith_1_preliminary_by_gabrielrodriguez-d5aoj0i.jpg

[TwistedNadine]

Nasty

[Randall Flagg]

The handprints in the windows reminds me of "The Five".
http://d3pdrxb6g9axe3.cloudfront.net/uploads/mccammon03_b_200_300.jpg

[TwistedNadine]

Isnt there a recent horror movie handprints on cars made by ghost kids?

[sgc1999]

Im selling Joe Hills first non genre publication chapbooks if anyone's interested I have a first printing and a second printing of Joe Hill's Better than home.
1st/1st $175
1st/2nd $60

[cit74]

Check out joes diary blog:

http://joehillfiction.com/

He just announced today that you can pre-order signed copies of nos4a2 - and he'll sign up to 3 books, personalize one of them...

[cit74]

New ebay auctions for 3 of his lettered chap books - all a bit overpriced (IMHO)

Joe Hill Voluntary Committal Signed & Lettered HC Subterranean Press, 1 of 26
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150999392294

[cit74]

If anyone is looking to buy the Better than home chapbooks - White eagle coffee store press still has a few 1st/1st ($110) and a bunch of 1st/2nd ($15). I just bought one of each - total $132 (incl priority mail shipping). Very nice and easy transaction - pristine condition - in case you are looking for one or both. Here is the website:

http://whiteeaglecoffeestorepress.com/page11.html

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/HIll/Books3_zps622b0f19.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/HIll/Books4_zps9a43ef9c.jpg

[Patrick]

I've got the second printing which I had signed by Joe when I saw him a while back. I've never been able to talk myself into paying a hundred bucks for a chapbook first edition - So I'm living vicariously through you! Congratulations!

[cit74]

I've got the second printing which I had signed by Joe when I saw him a while back. I've never been able to talk myself into paying a hundred bucks for a chapbook first edition - So I'm living vicariously through you! Congratulations!

I'm not sure what overcame me at that particular moment - since then I've toned things down a bit. But I was hoping to be able to get it signed.

[sgc1999]

Ill take care of that for you on april 30th:)

[Joe315]

Signed copies of NOS4R2 up for preorder from Goldsboro Books in London.

http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/nos4r2-joe-hill-signed-first-edition-3552.html

[Pasiuk57]

NOS4R2 UK proof on ebay!

[Joe315]

NOS4R2 UK proof on ebay!

Not cheap!

[jhanic]

I don't see it.

John

[Niels]

I don't see it.

John

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOE-HILL-UK-PROOF-NOS4R2-NEAR-MINT-UNREAD-WITH-PUBLISHERS-LETTER-RARE-/160980326968?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item257b2cda38

[jhanic]

Thanks!

John

[Pasiuk57]

not cheap but definitely rare and more rare then the USA version.....

[RC65]

I checked his site and did some Googling, but couldn't find the U.S. (nine cities, I believe) tour dates for NOS4A2. Does anyone have those dates and locations (I'm looking for Seattle, specifically)?

[cit74]

I checked his site and did some Googling, but couldn't find the U.S. (nine cities, I believe) tour dates for NOS4A2. Does anyone have those dates and locations (I'm looking for Seattle, specifically)?

i have not seen the list yet - but i presume it will be listed on his blog once they are known - his blog is usually updated every 1-2 weeks

[Randall Flagg]

Dates are not out, but I posted my guess as to the itenerary.
He starts in New hampshire on 4/30/2013. From there you can make some assumptions.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/Just guessing, someone chime in and help. If the 9 cities listed are his only stops, his itinerary would be: Boston NY City Austin Kansas City Boulder/Denver or vice versa Seattle Portland San FranciscoIf the 9 cities listed are his only stops, his itinerary would be:
Boston
NY City
Austin
Kansas City
Boulder/Denver or vice versa
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1354990827-NOS4A2%20ARE%20REAR0001.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

I would think he will do the tour in <21 days.
That puts him in Seattle (IMO) between 5/4/2013 and 5/12/2013. Just a guess.

[RC65]

I would think he will do the tour in <21 days.
That puts him in Seattle (IMO) between 5/4/2013 and 5/12/2013. Just a guess.

Thanks...that's probably about right.

[Ricky]

Here you go:

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
WATER STREET BOOKSTORE
125 Water ST Exeter, NH 03833

Wednesday, May 01, 2013
BOOK REVUE
313 New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743

Thursday, May 02, 2013
BARNES & NOBLE #1979/Upper West Side
2289 Broadway @ 82nd St New York, NY 10024

Friday, May 03, 2013
BROOKLINE BOOKSMITH
279 Harvard ST Brookline, MA 02446

Saturday, May 04, 2013
JOSEPH-BETH & DAVIS-KIDD BOOKSELLERS
161 Lexington Green Circle Lexington, KY 40503

Sunday, May 05, 2013
BOOKS & CO.
The Greene Shopping Center 4453 Walnut ST Dayton, OH 45440

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
PRAIRIE LIGHTS BOOKS
123 S Linn ST Iowa City Public Library Iowa City, IA 52240

Thursday, May 09, 2013
TATTERED COVER BOOK STORE
1628 16th ST Denver, CO 80202

Friday, May 10, 2013
ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP
123 W Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540

Saturday, May 11, 2013
BOOKS A MILLION
Concord Hills Mall 8301 Concord Hills BLVD Concord, NC 28027

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
MYSTERIOUS GALAXY
#302 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
BOOKSMITH
1644 Haight ST San Francisco, CA 94117

Thursday, May 16, 2013
COPPERFIELD'S BOOKS
140 Kentucky ST Petaluma, CA 94952

Friday, May 17, 2013
POWELL'S BOOKS
1005 W Burnside ST Portland, OR 97209

Saturday, May 18, 2013
UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
4326 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105

Source: http://www.harpercollins.ca/Author/Tour.aspx?authorID=31364

You're welcome. :cool:

[Randall Flagg]

Here you go:

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
WATER STREET BOOKSTORE
125 Water ST Exeter, NH 03833

Wednesday, May 01, 2013
BOOK REVUE
313 New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743

Thursday, May 02, 2013
BARNES & NOBLE #1979/Upper West Side
2289 Broadway @ 82nd St New York, NY 10024

Friday, May 03, 2013
BROOKLINE BOOKSMITH
279 Harvard ST Brookline, MA 02446

Saturday, May 04, 2013
JOSEPH-BETH & DAVIS-KIDD BOOKSELLERS
161 Lexington Green Circle Lexington, KY 40503

Sunday, May 05, 2013
BOOKS & CO.
The Greene Shopping Center 4453 Walnut ST Dayton, OH 45440

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
PRAIRIE LIGHTS BOOKS
123 S Linn ST Iowa City Public Library Iowa City, IA 52240

Thursday, May 09, 2013
TATTERED COVER BOOK STORE
1628 16th ST Denver, CO 80202

Friday, May 10, 2013
ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP
123 W Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540

Saturday, May 11, 2013
BOOKS A MILLION
Concord Hills Mall 8301 Concord Hills BLVD Concord, NC 28027

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
MYSTERIOUS GALAXY
#302 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
BOOKSMITH
1644 Haight ST San Francisco, CA 94117

Thursday, May 16, 2013
COPPERFIELD'S BOOKS
140 Kentucky ST Petaluma, CA 94952

Friday, May 17, 2013
POWELL'S BOOKS
1005 W Burnside ST Portland, OR 97209

Saturday, May 18, 2013
UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
4326 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105

Source: http://www.harpercollins.ca/Author/Tour.aspx?authorID=31364

You're welcome. :cool:
Tons of positive rep to you!

[Randall Flagg]

No idea in the world why he is signing in Petaluma, Ca the day after San Francisco, then somehow getting to Portland, Or the next day.
<---puzzled

[Randall Flagg]

Oh, and BTW, Hill goes to San Diego (Comics) but gives a big FU to Los Angeles...

[cit74]

I think that I will plan on just going to Petaluma for the day - beats the city traffic - and it is the same distance - an hour from the house. If anyone else lives close to Vacaville CA and wants to try and car pool let me know. Wonder what the draw to Petaluma is though...maybe he wants to see Rancho Obi Wan?

[Randall Flagg]

I would think he will do the tour in <21 days.
That puts him in Seattle (IMO) between 5/4/2013 and 5/12/2013. Just a guess.


Here you go:

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
WATER STREET BOOKSTORE
125 Water ST Exeter, NH 03833

Wednesday, May 01, 2013
BOOK REVUE
313 New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743

Thursday, May 02, 2013
BARNES & NOBLE #1979/Upper West Side
2289 Broadway @ 82nd St New York, NY 10024

Friday, May 03, 2013
BROOKLINE BOOKSMITH
279 Harvard ST Brookline, MA 02446

Saturday, May 04, 2013
JOSEPH-BETH & DAVIS-KIDD BOOKSELLERS
161 Lexington Green Circle Lexington, KY 40503

Sunday, May 05, 2013
BOOKS & CO.
The Greene Shopping Center 4453 Walnut ST Dayton, OH 45440

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
PRAIRIE LIGHTS BOOKS
123 S Linn ST Iowa City Public Library Iowa City, IA 52240

Thursday, May 09, 2013
TATTERED COVER BOOK STORE
1628 16th ST Denver, CO 80202

Friday, May 10, 2013
ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP
123 W Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540

Saturday, May 11, 2013
BOOKS A MILLION
Concord Hills Mall 8301 Concord Hills BLVD Concord, NC 28027

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
MYSTERIOUS GALAXY
#302 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
BOOKSMITH
1644 Haight ST San Francisco, CA 94117

Thursday, May 16, 2013
COPPERFIELD'S BOOKS
140 Kentucky ST Petaluma, CA 94952

Friday, May 17, 2013
POWELL'S BOOKS
1005 W Burnside ST Portland, OR 97209

Saturday, May 18, 2013
UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
4326 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105

Source: http://www.harpercollins.ca/Author/Tour.aspx?authorID=31364

You're welcome. :cool:
Off by a few days. Hill (at this time) is ending up in Seattle, Wa on 5/18.
Still pretty close to my <21 day tour prediction.

[Randall Flagg]

Here you go:

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
WATER STREET BOOKSTORE
125 Water ST Exeter, NH 03833

Wednesday, May 01, 2013
BOOK REVUE
313 New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743

Thursday, May 02, 2013
BARNES & NOBLE #1979/Upper West Side
2289 Broadway @ 82nd St New York, NY 10024

Friday, May 03, 2013
BROOKLINE BOOKSMITH
279 Harvard ST Brookline, MA 02446

Saturday, May 04, 2013
JOSEPH-BETH & DAVIS-KIDD BOOKSELLERS
161 Lexington Green Circle Lexington, KY 40503

Sunday, May 05, 2013
BOOKS & CO.
The Greene Shopping Center 4453 Walnut ST Dayton, OH 45440

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
PRAIRIE LIGHTS BOOKS
123 S Linn ST Iowa City Public Library Iowa City, IA 52240

Thursday, May 09, 2013
TATTERED COVER BOOK STORE
1628 16th ST Denver, CO 80202

Friday, May 10, 2013
ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP
123 W Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540

Saturday, May 11, 2013
BOOKS A MILLION
Concord Hills Mall 8301 Concord Hills BLVD Concord, NC 28027

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
MYSTERIOUS GALAXY
#302 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
BOOKSMITH
1644 Haight ST San Francisco, CA 94117

Thursday, May 16, 2013
COPPERFIELD'S BOOKS
140 Kentucky ST Petaluma, CA 94952

Friday, May 17, 2013
POWELL'S BOOKS
1005 W Burnside ST Portland, OR 97209

Saturday, May 18, 2013
UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
4326 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105

Source: http://www.harpercollins.ca/Author/Tour.aspx?authorID=31364

You're welcome. :cool:
MASSIVE props to Ricky!
He broke this news here.
Please click on the little star under his avatar and thank him

[Tito_Villa]

& if someone could pick up a signed 1st i would be a happy man :)

[Stockerlone]

And then.... after his US Tour... an European Tour ?!?:nana:

[Tito_Villa]

Hopefully!

[Bryant Burnette]

I am trying to track down some hard-to-find Joe Hill stories: "The Lady Rests," "The Collaborators," and "The Saved." And, also, the original version of "Thumbprint" (the e-book version has at least one major difference in the form of a changed character name; I'm curious to see if anything else was changed.) Anybody got scans of those they'd be wiling to share with me? (I'd also ask about "Gunpowder," but I figure the odds of that are slim, slim, slim. Doesn't mean I can't passively hint at it, though...)

By the way, in case queries like that are not permitted here, somebody please tell me so -- in which case I apologize for being gauche!

[TwistedNadine]

& if someone could pick up a signed 1st i would be a happy man :)

Ill be going to one of the signings and will take orders for overseas members who want personalized or flatsigned copies.

Ricky - You're the Man!

[RC65]

Here you go:

Saturday, May 18, 2013
UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
4326 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105

Source: http://www.harpercollins.ca/Author/Tour.aspx?authorID=31364

You're welcome. :cool:

Indeed -- *thank* you! :)

[Clacke]

And then.... after his US Tour... an European Tour ?!?:nana:

This was on his Tumbler page on 20th February:


Dunnimaging asked: You may have already answered this, but when exactly are you in London?

I’ll be touring in the UK on behalf of NOS4R2 (as it’s titled there) the last week of May. Stay tuned; more details to come.

[Tito_Villa]

Hoping to go to one of those dates then!

[sgc1999]

I am trying to track down some hard-to-find Joe Hill stories: "The Lady Rests," "The Collaborators," and "The Saved." And, also, the original version of "Thumbprint" (the e-book version has at least one major difference in the form of a changed character name; I'm curious to see if anything else was changed.) Anybody got scans of those they'd be wiling to share with me? (I'd also ask about "Gunpowder," but I figure the odds of that are slim, slim, slim. Doesn't mean I can't passively hint at it, though...)

By the way, in case queries like that are not permitted here, somebody please tell me so -- in which case I apologize for being gauche!

I have the chapbooks but not a digital file. Ill see what I can find out.

[Bryant Burnette]

I have the chapbooks but not a digital file. Ill see what I can find out.

Much appreciated!

[cit74]

Not sure if anyone interested in signed uk version of nos4a2 - you can pre-order it here:

http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/nos4r2-joe-hill-signed-first-edition-3552.html

Shipping to US very reasonable

[cit74]

Just saw this on joes blog - heart shaped box ebook on sale for $1.99 (just got it on kindle)

http://joehillsthrills.tumblr.com/post/44220891915/check-it-out-the-ebook-of-heart-shaped-box-is-on#notes

[Patrick]

To Do List:

1. Get my shit together enough to go visit Joe Hill in San Francisco with Jerome. Again.

[Ari_Racing]

A couple of minutes ago I finished reading NOS4A2.

I wasn't a big fan of 20th century ghosts, just liked Heart-shaped box, enjoyed a lot more Horns, but this one I LOVED. I couldn't find anything I didn't like and it has one of the most sinister scenes I read.

And you even get a wink to Stephen King's IT. :)

[Bryant Burnette]

I loved his first two novels, and I fully expect to love this new one, too.

[Ricky]

Does anyone know if the NYC B&N venues typically allow for ordered signed copies? I see that a couple indie bookstores are offering signed copies, but I hate that I'd have to pay retail.

[TwistedNadine]

A couple of minutes ago I finished reading NOS4A2.

I wasn't a big fan of 20th century ghosts, just liked Heart-shaped box, enjoyed a lot more Horns, but this one I LOVED. I couldn't find anything I didn't like and it has one of the most sinister scenes I read.

And you even get a wink to Stephen King's IT. :)

Really? Im stuck half way through. Just havent felt the motivation to pick it back up. Not loving the Manx character.

[Randall Flagg]

Ricky, Try calling them.
212.362.8835

[Ricky]

Yeah, I'll have to do that. Can't hurt to ask. My gut says that they won't ship, though.

[Ari_Racing]

Seems that I'm on an incredible roll this year. :) Just got notification that I won a Joe Hill contest for the Christmas card and gingerbread man. :)

[Tito_Villa]

Joe will be a guest of honour at the World Fantasy Con in Brighton ... it's the same weekend as my wedding ...

[TwistedNadine]

Seems that I'm on an incredible roll this year. :) Just got notification that I won a Joe Hill contest for the Christmas card and gingerbread man. :)

WTF??

Ari - have you ever NOT won?

[Coulrophobia]

Seems that I'm on an incredible roll this year. :) Just got notification that I won a Joe Hill contest for the Christmas card and gingerbread man. :)

Congrats!!

[ELazansky]

Joe will be a guest of honour at the World Fantasy Con in Brighton ... it's the same weekend as my wedding ...

With your luck, you should register for the Publisher's Clearing House giveaways here in the US. Now THAT would be a prize to win...

Congrats!

[sgc1999]

I think Ari got an overload of Juju at comicon and its drawing all things cool his way. :cool_002:

[Lauterer]

Ari, you should start playing real money lotteries...!

[cit74]

Ari - so how many contests a day do you enter? Just trying to get an idea of your lucky odds - and I'm headed to Vegas in few days - so send a few lucky thoughts my way.

[TwistedNadine]

Ari - so how many contests a day do you enter? Just trying to get an idea of your lucky odds - and I'm headed to Vegas in few days - so send a few lucky thoughts my way.

Just bring Ari with you to Vegas. Guaranteed winnings

[Stockerlone]

Seems that I'm on an incredible roll this year. :) Just got notification that I won a Joe Hill contest for the Christmas card and gingerbread man. :)

Congrats!!

Congrats Ari,... what a surprise that you win:lol1:

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks all!

LOL. I think I won all the contests I entered this year except two. My luck must be getting balance between 2012 (awful year) and 2013. :)

[dyetye]

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
PRAIRIE LIGHTS BOOKS
123 S Linn ST Iowa City Public Library Iowa City, IA 52240


So, I am thinking about heading up from Kansas City for this one (4.5 hour drive). I've never been to any of these, and wanted to make sure he was doing signings? Also, will he sign more than one book. I know one would be NOS4A2 that I would purchase from the bookstore I assume, but wondered if I was able to bring something else for him to sign too, if possible.

I am not sure if I can truly make it, but would be nice to know ahead of time what to expect, etc...

[WeDealInLead]

He twitted a few days ago that he'll sign whatever you put in front of him as long as he wrote it.

Also, I thought this was funny:

Katie Rodeo Lester‏@DanNewmansRodeo

@joe_hill I get your books from amazon and joe they bloody rock. Your the next Stephen King in my eyes

[sgc1999]

every time I have met Joe he has signed everything I brought him. Of course the size of the crowd will be a factor on wether that means 6 or 7 things or 2 dozen:)
Worse case he will have you go to the back of the line to get the extra stuff signed.
He is really a super sport about signing fans books/comics.

[dyetye]

Thanks guys. I'm really hoping I'll be able to go, but have to work out some things and hoping to get someone to tag along with me to make it more interesting for the drive, etc...

[Dan]

According to Joe Hill's Facebook site, there is going to be a big NOS4A2 announcement tomorrow. Any ideas?

[Randall Flagg]

The tour dates that Ricky already found?

[Roseannebarr]

The tour dates that Ricky already found?

Sometimes its no fun having spoilers, i saw that there was going to be a big announcement as well. and then you remind us, we already know things. Spoilers can be no fun sometimes!

[dyetye]

Those dates were already posted to Joe's facebook page, so I don't think that would be it, would it?

[Dan]

I agree, he has been posting tour dates for several days now. Hopefully it is something different. Although, my bank account can't really use too many big announcements.

[Scoogs]

Wow, a member of the King family is actually coming to the midwest! I was beginning to think they only liked the East and West coast.
Going to try for the Naperville, IL signing.

[RC65]

I don't have a Facebook account. Has Hill announced anything yet?

[Bev Vincent]

I think you can see these without having a Facebook account:

https://www.facebook.com/JoeHillAuthor?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/JoeHillAuthor/events?ref=hl

[ELazansky]

I don't have a Facebook account. Has Hill announced anything yet?

Nothing yet...

[Dan]

The "big" announcement is this link click me (http://io9.com/5989306/read-an-exclusive-excerpt-from-joe-hills-scary-new-novel-nos4a2)

[Bev Vincent]

And this. http://tmblr.co/Z8Tv-tfl4G0W

[Bev Vincent]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MiDXff2M4o

[Bryant Burnette]

I can't wait to read that!

I'm about a third of the way into Owen King's novel Double Feature, which is excellent. Those King boys are a bit of a wonder.

[jon10g]

Someone just got a great deal- £34 for a UK ARC of NOS4R2 on ABE. Missed it.

[sgc1999]

snap!!!! that's a really good deal.
im hoping more become available after the release.

[herbertwest]

New comic adaptation : THUMBPRINT
>>>> http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17190-Joe-Hll-s-Thumbprint&p=762489#post762489

[Ari_Racing]

Joe's first story:

http://joehillsthrills.tumblr.com/post/45194284499/was-clearing-out-a-file-cabinet-yesterday-and-came#_=_

[jon10g]

Details of UK readings/signings.

http://www.gollancz.co.uk/2013/03/announcing-joe-hills-uk-tour-for-nos4r2/

[herbertwest]

Thanks. Perfect timing as me, my girlfriend & 3 friends will soon prepare to drive through a tour of Scotland at the end of may. Going to london at the end may interest them :p

[jon10g]

Cool. I hope to see him in Manchester or Liverpool.

[Coulrophobia]

HarperAudio Joe Hill Interview for NOS4A2 audiobook

https://soundcloud.com/harperaudio_us/interview_joehill

[dyetye]

I can't remember if I've asked this before on here or not. I've never been to any kind of book tour or signing event. I'm assuming Joe signs on all these events? Do we have to purchase at least NOS4A2 from the place he is at, or do I need to bring my own copy? I know from what I've read earlier, I can bring other stuff, but just trying to make sure I am at least somewhat aware of what is going on:) Thanks!

[Bryant Burnette]

Joe Hill himself probably wouldn't mind if you just brought a copy from wherever, but I'm sure the store itself is counting on selling books to people attending the signing. I say that with no actual knowledge of what Joe Hill prefers.

[Randall Flagg]

I can't remember if I've asked this before on here or not. I've never been to any kind of book tour or signing event. I'm assuming Joe signs on all these events? Do we have to purchase at least NOS4A2 from the place he is at, or do I need to bring my own copy? I know from what I've read earlier, I can bring other stuff, but just trying to make sure I am at least somewhat aware of what is going on:) Thanks!
Check with the venue. For a JH signing I would be surprised if it was required to buy a book there-but why not? If the book is $10 more than Costco or Amazon that is a courtesy to the place that hosted Joe Hill (and you) and the price of the signature, inscription, doodle and most importantly the personal experience of the reading and interacting with the author.
I may have brought true 1st editions with me (just in case), but I always bought/buy a couple books from the store. I like the sales receipt:)

[Dan]

Joe addresses this issue in his blog. He will sign pretty much whatever you bring, but encourages you to purchase from the store he is signing. He basically says that stores will continue doing this if it is worth while to them. If only you crowd their store but don't buy anything, no big deal. But if everyone had the same thought, store loses out. So it's more of a moral/ethical question.

[dyetye]

I would rather buy one from the store, but I just wanted to make sure. It is at the public library in Iowa City, Iowa, so I am not sure if they'll have books available or not. I'll call them when the time gets closer to being here. Thanks guys!

[sgc1999]

I like to bring some and buy some to play it safe and also support the store holding the event.

[Roseannebarr]

I would rather buy one from the store, but I just wanted to make sure. It is at the public library in Iowa City, Iowa, so I am not sure if they'll have books available or not. I'll call them when the time gets closer to being here. Thanks guys!

The event is being sponsored by a local bookstore and they will have books for sale. They all do (usually). Already talked to the bookstore. I will see you in Iowa!

[Brian James Freeman]

Not to shill for my own site on this board (again), but I just wanted to make sure everyone saw that the eBook editions of Heart-Shaped Box and Horns are $1.99 right now:

http://www.ehorrorbargains.com/2013/03/12/heart-shaped-box-by-joe-hill-199-ebook-this-month-only/

http://www.ehorrorbargains.com/2013/03/15/horns-by-joe-hill-still-199-ebook-for-a-limited-time-only/

Brian

[Coulrophobia]

Not to shill for my own site on this board (again), but I just wanted to make sure everyone saw that the eBook editions of Heart-Shaped Box and Horns are $1.99 right now:

http://www.ehorrorbargains.com/2013/03/12/heart-shaped-box-by-joe-hill-199-ebook-this-month-only/

http://www.ehorrorbargains.com/2013/03/15/horns-by-joe-hill-still-199-ebook-for-a-limited-time-only/

Brian

Thank you very much for the information Brian.

[Coulrophobia]

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http://www.edwardbettison.com/63591/813306/work/nos-4r2

[Tito_Villa]

Is it just me or is that 100% better than the Sub Press cover?

[Lauterer]

Is it just me or is that 100% better than the Sub Press cover?


Its not just you. The cover is amazing imho!

[herbertwest]

I am halfway into NOS4A2, and i really like it.
I found myself still reading at 2am last night, and thought that i needed to go to sleep..

[sgc1999]

Did anyone else laugh at the airport McDonalds scene? The inner dialog was hilarious, I found myself saying," I have had a very similar conversation with myself on almost the same thing and I bet half of America has as well."
My inner dialog went something like that, perhaps not verbatim.

[jon10g]

I am still hunting a proof of NOS4A2. Anyone selling?

[Booknutt]

I'm really enjoying it also. Joe's writing is light years ahead of where his dad's was at the same stage. IMHO. Scares me a little where he'll be after 20+ novels under his belt.

[Bryant Burnette]

I'm really enjoying it also. Joe's writing is light years ahead of where his dad's was at the same stage. IMHO. Scares me a little where he'll be after 20+ novels under his belt.

Well...his dad's third published novel was The Shining, which is awfully good, so I don't know that I'd say Hill's writing is light years ahead. But Hill is the real deal, no doubt about that.

[Patrick]

I like that cover a lot. Looking forward to reading the book.

On that note, I know that many our members have read the novel in advance, but the book won't be in wide release until the end of April. Other than expressing general opinion on the overall complete novel, please use spoiler tags when discussing scenes or characters. Thank you.

[mikeC]

Is it just me or is that 100% better than the Sub Press cover?


Its not just you. The cover is amazing imho!

Nopes, looks like every Dean Koontz book published in the 90s.

[Randall Flagg]

$10
NOS4A2 (a novel) - Joe Hill- Advance Reader's Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS4A2-a-novel-Joe-Hill-Advance-Readers-Edition-/370781618742?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item56544e8236)


Currently at $13
NOS4A2 Joe Hill ARC Proof Review Advance 2013 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS4A2-Joe-Hill-ARC-Proof-Review-Advance-2013-/271176071568?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f235a7990)

Over $100 if you want it all:
ARC/galley: Joe Hill NOS4A2 (686 pgs) with card & gingerbread air freshner (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ARC-galley-Joe-Hill-NOS4A2-686-pgs-with-card-gingerbread-air-freshner-/140937554094?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d08868ae)

[Booknutt]

I'm really enjoying it also. Joe's writing is light years ahead of where his dad's was at the same stage. IMHO. Scares me a little where he'll be after 20+ novels under his belt.

Well...his dad's third published novel was The Shining, which is awfully good, so I don't know that I'd say Hill's writing is light years ahead. But Hill is the real deal, no doubt about that.

Ok, maybe not light years.

[Brian James Freeman]

The 20th Century Ghosts eBook just dropped to $1.99 on Amazon. I don't know for how long or whether the other stores will match that price:

http://www.ehorrorbargains.com/2013/03/22/20th-century-ghosts-by-joe-hill-1-99-discounted-ebook-for-a-limited-time-only/

Most of us have already read the collection at least once, of course, but I didn't have an e-version of it so this seemed like a good time to add the book to my Kindle for future reference. :)

Brian

[Coulrophobia]

The 20th Century Ghosts eBook just dropped to $1.99 on Amazon. I don't know for how long or whether the other stores will match that price:

http://www.ehorrorbargains.com/2013/03/22/20th-century-ghosts-by-joe-hill-1-99-discounted-ebook-for-a-limited-time-only/

Most of us have already read the collection at least once, of course, but I didn't have an e-version of it so this seemed like a good time to add the book to my Kindle for future reference. :)

Brian

Thank you!!

[Booknutt]

Finished NOS4A2 last night. Really enjoyed it.

[mattgreenbean]

Is it just me or is that 100% better than the Sub Press cover?

So is this cover going to be a real cover? And for what press?

[Coulrophobia]

Is it just me or is that 100% better than the Sub Press cover?

So is this cover going to be a real cover? And for what press?

UK cover - http://www.amazon.co.uk/NOS4R2-Joe-Hill/dp/0575130679/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363967723&sr=8-1

Or

Signed copies of NOS4R2 up for preorder from Goldsboro Books in London.

http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/nos4r2-joe-hill-signed-first-edition-3552.html

[Tito_Villa]

Anyone thinking of seeing Joe in Manchester?

[herbertwest]

I'll be in the UK, but dont think i'll be able to go to any of the signings :s

[jon10g]

I've got a ticket for the Liverpool evening. Same day as Manchester I think.

[sgc1999]

"Ive got blisters on me fingers!"

[jon10g]

I prefer the Banshees version.

[sgc1999]

:)

[cit74]

The short film pop art is now available on iTunes

[herbertwest]

DOCTOR SLEEP & NOS4A2 may be a bit related... as the True Knot is mentionned on page 511 of NOSA42, saying that they are similar to Charlie Manx.
Maybe Charlie Manx will be mentioned in DOCTOR SLEEP, or they will be crossing his path? That would be cool !

[MarcoL]

Anyone thinking of seeing Joe in Manchester?

I'm planning a two day trip to the UK in order to attend both the Manchester and Liverpool events. Still working on the details (flight, hotel and transportation from Manchester to Liverpool). If everything works out, it'd be nice to meet some fellow Joe Hill fans :thumbsup:

[Tito_Villa]

I'm still not 100% sure I'm going, but will be up for meeting for a beer if I am!