Joe Hill, Author

[Rahfa]

... I also was very depressed when I saw the email for $250. When I see these types of sales when the book hasn't even been released, I always wonder about the author. What do they think when prices of their books are marked up on release? Do they get mad that a store is taking advantage of his or her fans?

I just posed that question to Joe via his website - will be interesting to see his reply if/when he posts it!

ETA: Here's a link to the thread Joe Hill Gunpowder (http://joehillfiction.com/?p=367#comments)

Overlook obviously buys lots of other, non-Joe Hill books from PS Publishing and I'm sure gets the right to buy 10 or so copies of Gunpowder as thanks for keeping them in business with all the other books people are not willing to pay $250 for.

The indy publisher is kept in business by the indy bookseller, so yeah, Overlook makes a high profit on this book, but they will also be buying and selling other books where the profit margin is much smaller.

The customer service is a whole other issue...I've never bought from them...but they have a relationship with PS that helps both parties.

[gsvec]

I'm not doubting Overlook's right to sell the book - just curious, as others, at to what the author's take on it is, that's all.

[Patrick]

I look forward to Joe's response, Gretchen. Thanks for posing the question.

[Cutter]

I actually added to it over on Joe site. I have a feeling he might not want to reply to this one without offending Overlook. As Overlook does promote a lot of Joe's works. Who know, though.

I just know Brian Keene was angry at Bad Moon Books for marking up his new chapbook on release. BMB was selling the book for $38 (he had 25 copies), and the release price was $15. In fact BMB started selling the book before it was even released from the publisher. In this case Brian Keene doesn't like BMB so he took offense. Whereas Joe has no problems with Overlook as far as I know, so I was curious as if he also took offense, or not?

btw, thanks for the Joe Hill post Gretchen!

[Pasiuk57]

I just got three personalized books from Joe's last signing--great inscrioptions!!
From Waterstreet Books in NH.
I'm very pleased!!

[wizardsrainbow]

I just got three personalized books from Joe's last signing--great inscrioptions!!
From Waterstreet Books in NH.
I'm very pleased!!

Congrats Mike. What do the inscriptions say?

[jhanic]

Any pictures, Mike?

John

[Nerak]

Yeah, let's seeeeeeeeeee :D

[Cutter]

I don't mean to take away thunder from Mike, but I also received the books from his signing, and I already have pictures. I bought all three, even though the only first was Lock & Key, because they were personalized. Heart-Shaped Box was an older signed copy from an earlier signing in May, and it just added "For Geoff". this wasn't very exciting, but I really like the 20th century Ghosts and Welcome to Lovecraft personalizations.

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/joehill/images/20thcenturyghosts_sig.gif

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/joehill/imagesgraphicnovels/lockeandkeywtlhc_sig.gif

[Nerak]

Those are cool!!

[herbertwest]

definitely!

[Cutter]

Thanks! :)

[Pasiuk57]

I'll try and post some in the next day
nice inscriptions!

[Pasiuk57]

First of Three
http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/?action=share&pic=030.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

try again
http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/?action=view&current=029.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

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[gsvec]

Here ya go, Mike! :D

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/029.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/031-1.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/030.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/031-1.jpg

[gsvec]

Great Locke & Key inscription!

[Pasiuk57]

Thanks for helping!!!
finally figured it out.......

[gsvec]

Yeah, in photobucket all you need to do is click in the image link and it'll automatically copy - just paste in your post and you're good to go. :D Glad I could help!

[herbertwest]

great stuff!

[Nerak]

That is a great L&K inscription!!!!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Mike!

John

[funky dredd]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj199/Pasiuk57/030.jpg
Same inscription as mine. Love it! :cool:

[Nerak]

It's a popular one for him with HSB!

[carlosdetweiller]

This looks like a pretty good deal if you are a Joe Hill collector.

http://cgi.ebay.com/20th-Century-Ghosts-by-Joe-Hill-ARC-collectible_W0QQitemZ220306292360QQihZ012QQcategor yZ377QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Nerak]

Thanks Bob, it's no longer available :D

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks Bob, it's no longer available :D


You are welcome. I'm glad you got it.

[Nerak]

:D

[herbertwest]

On his blog, Joe have mentionned some signed copies for sale

[Airtraffic]

Does Joe Hill have anything up and coming for 2009?

[gsvec]

In an email I got today from Subterranian Press was this little snippet.

Also, we've just received the very lavish hardcovers of Joe Hill's Thumbprint, and expect to offer those for sale early next week.
Anybody heard anything about this? No mention of it on his website . . .

[Clacke]

In an email I got today from Subterranian Press was this little snippet.

Also, we've just received the very lavish hardcovers of Joe Hill's Thumbprint, and expect to offer those for sale early next week.
Anybody heard anything about this? No mention of it on his website . . .

Mmm. Last May Subterranean announced their latest collection:

"Subterranean: Tales of Dark Fantasy is headed to the printer in the next week. Don’t forget, those who order a copy of the trade edition direct from SubPress will also receive a special chapbook by Joe Hill, Thumbprint."

Though from the latest email it sounds like they'll be going on general sale also.

[Nerak]

Does Joe Hill have anything up and coming for 2009?

He might have a novel called "Horns" and a short story in another collection.

[gsvec]

Does Joe Hill have anything up and coming for 2009?

He might have a novel called "Horns" and a short story in another collection.
And "Gunpowder", too, right? And L&K. Getting to be as busy as his dad! :lol:

[jcf817]

In an email I got today from Subterranian Press was this little snippet.

Also, we've just received the very lavish hardcovers of Joe Hill's Thumbprint, and expect to offer those for sale early next week.
Anybody heard anything about this? No mention of it on his website . . .

Mmm. Last May Subterranean announced their latest collection:

"Subterranean: Tales of Dark Fantasy is headed to the printer in the next week. Don’t forget, those who order a copy of the trade edition direct from SubPress will also receive a special chapbook by Joe Hill, Thumbprint."

Though from the latest email it sounds like they'll be going on general sale also.

But we already received those...and they were softcover.

[Patrick]

And "Gunpowder", too, right? And L&K. Getting to be as busy as his dad! :lol:
Holy crap, I totally forgot about GUNPOWDER! I kinda like when that happens to books I've already ordered.

Yeah, you're right, Joe's keeping very busy.

[Fsmdr]

Saw this when I was browzing BN:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Road-Rage/Joe-Hill/e/9780061726354/?itm=8

Read by King and Hill. Interesting!.

[jhanic]

It's even cheaper at Amazon:

Road Rage (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0061726354)

John

[Nerak]

cool!

[Patrick]

... Read by King and Hill. Interesting!.
I see in both weblinks where they, along with Matheson, are listed as authors. But the only person I see listed as a reader is Stephen Lang. Am I missing something?

[Randall Flagg]

... Read by King and Hill. Interesting!.
I see in both weblinks where they, along with Matheson, are listed as authors. But the only person I see listed as a reader is Stephen Lang. Am I missing something?
No.

[Fsmdr]

... Read by King and Hill. Interesting!.
I see in both weblinks where they, along with Matheson, are listed as authors. But the only person I see listed as a reader is Stephen Lang. Am I missing something?
No.

oops.. my mistake.

[Patrick]

No worries. Thanks for clarifying. :)

[Clacke]

There's an update on the PS Publishing website concerning Gunpowder:


Today PS will be taking delivery of Joe Hill’s Gunpowder, Terry Bisson’s Planet of Mystery, the latest winter chapbook for Postscripts subscribers (Ramsey Campbell’s The Long Way), the paperback edition of Postscripts #17, and the special three-book gift set of Ray Bradbury’s The Halloween Tree, The October Country and Something Wicked This Way Comes.

We aim to get as many copies as we can out to customers before Christmas hits us but, particularly with a proposed strike in the offing by Royal Mail, I’m doubtful that we’ll manage more than those customers who live in the UK. But let’s see how we get on.

There's also an image of the cover:
http://store.pspublishing.co.uk/acatalog/gunpowder.jpg

[Patrick]

Our books will be delayed because of a mail strike in the UK? That sucks. I want my book!

[Nerak]

I want it too!!

[MonteGss]

Does anyone know if the novella Gunpowder that I saw on Joe's website will be available outside of PS Publishing at a future date?

[Patrick]

As I just mentioned in the Pride & Joy thread, this book arrived today! I didn't know that PS Publishing was shipping them already. :rock:

GUNPOWDER by Joe Hill.

Poor quality photo of the slipcase spine.
(The front and back are all black, so I didn't bother taking a picture.)

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-Gunpowder-1.jpg

Book in its dustjacket.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-Gunpowder-2.jpg

Limitation page of the S/L. This is #171 of the 200-count slipcased hardcovers.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-Gunpowder-3.jpg

First edition, of course.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-Gunpowder-4.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

As I just mentioned in the Pride & Joy thread, this book arrived today! I didn't know that PS Publishing was shipping them already. :rock:

GUNPOWDER by Joe Hill.

Poor quality photo of the slipcase spine.
(The front and back are all black, so I didn't bother taking a picture.)

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-Gunpowder-1.jpg

Book in its dustjacket.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-Gunpowder-2.jpg

Limitation page of the S/L. This is #171 of the 200-count slipcased hardcovers.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-Gunpowder-3.jpg

First edition, of course.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-Gunpowder-4.jpg

WOW! I didn't know Pete was shipping them yet. He said a few was being shipped before Christmas but I thought it would only be the UK orders.

Very nice Patrick. :orely: I wonder if mine will show up next week.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Patrick]

Yes, what a great post-Christmas surprise to receive it! I'm sure yours will be there soon, Ralph.

[MonteGss]

Ok then.

[Nerak]

ok, I don't like how they numbered them :( But other than that, It looks pretty!

[Patrick]

Does anyone know if the novella Gunpowder that I saw on Joe's website will be available outside of PS Publishing at a future date?
I haven't seen anything about the story appearing anywhere else, but you never know. It is a novella, so maybe it will be combined with other works into another book someday (think Different Seasons). Pure speculation on my part.

[wizardsrainbow]

Very nice Patrick. Can't wait to receive mine.

[wizardsrainbow]

Hah! I got mine a couple days ago, and my number is #172, right after Patrick's. I think that is cool.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Hah! I got mine a couple days ago, and my number is #172, right after Patrick's. I think that is cool.

I'm really bummed :|

My copy didn't show up yet. I sent PS an email making sure nothing was wrong. Haven't heard back yet.

I'm hanging in there and committing the lusting sin by looking at everyone's copy here.

Fingers crossed.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[gsvec]

I haven't gotten mine yet, either. :(

[Rahfa]

It's coming from England, right? I'm sure they didn't send all several hundred copies on the same day.

[Patrick]

Hah! I got mine a couple days ago, and my number is #172, right after Patrick's. I think that is cool.
:thumbsup:

Ralph and Gretchen, I hope yours show up soon!

[Nerak]

I didn't have the money to order one :( Anyone get more than one?

[Patrick]

I'd love to help you out, Karen, but I only got the one. Sorry.

[Nerak]

:( Mayhap I will have to talk to Joe! HE HE

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Hah! I got mine a couple days ago, and my number is #172, right after Patrick's. I think that is cool.
:thumbsup:

Ralph and Gretchen, I hope yours show up soon!

I came home to my copy. #199 :dance:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[gsvec]

This just in from SubPress:


Joe Hill's Thumbprint is not only a killer tale about the horrors from Iraq one young solider brings home with her, it's also possibly the nicest lettered chapbook we've ever done. The image at right, showing the chapbook, but not the traycase, really doesn't do the production justice.

Each of the 52 copies was handbound, housed in a custom traycase, is signed by Joe Hill, and cost nearly $300 per copy to produce. We're offering copies -- one per customer -- for $400 + shipping.

If you're interested in a copy, please drop us an email at subpress@gmail.com and let us know if you'd like to pay via credit card or PayPal, and we'll make the necessary arrangements.

We don't expect copies to last much beyond today, if that long, so please drop us an email if you're interested.

[willie3]

Thanks gsvec !

Got One !!

[Patrick]

Thanks for posting, Gretchen. I got that email too.

I'm sure the production quality will be outstanding, and I love Joe Hill, but another $400 for a chapbook is just a little too rich for my blood right now. :(

[mikeyw]

This just in from SubPress:


Joe Hill's Thumbprint is not only a killer tale about the horrors from Iraq one young solider brings home with her, it's also possibly the nicest lettered chapbook we've ever done. The image at right, showing the chapbook, but not the traycase, really doesn't do the production justice.

Each of the 52 copies was handbound, housed in a custom traycase, is signed by Joe Hill, and cost nearly $300 per copy to produce. We're offering copies -- one per customer -- for $400 + shipping.

If you're interested in a copy, please drop us an email at subpress@gmail.com and let us know if you'd like to pay via credit card or PayPal, and we'll make the necessary arrangements.

We don't expect copies to last much beyond today, if that long, so please drop us an email if you're interested.

Just got myself one of those bad boys - used the refund I got from CD:thumbsup:

[gsvec]

I'm sure the production quality will be outstanding, and I love Joe Hill, but another $400 for a chapbook is just a little too rich for my blood right now. :(
I hear ya, Patrick - I had the same thought! I am actually debating, though. :lol:

[Patrick]

I'm sure the production quality will be outstanding, and I love Joe Hill, but another $400 for a chapbook is just a little too rich for my blood right now. :(
I hear ya, Patrick - I had the same thought! I am actually debating, though. :lol:
Yeah, I understand. Personally I hate having to do the math on "expanding my book collection" vs. "marital discord". The price and timing of this one would weigh too heavily on the wrong side.

[e_taylor]

I didn't get that email.... anyone want to post the picture?:huglove:

[gsvec]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Misc%20Pics/thumbprint.jpg

[Nerak]

Hey Mike, buy me one, I know you are rich now!! :LOL:

[willie3]

FYI

Posted on the SubPress site


"Latest Subterranean Press News
THUMBPRINT by Joe Hill Sold Out

January 2, 2009

Thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm for the lettered edition of Joe Hill’s chapbook, Thumbprint.
We announced it for sale via a special email newsletter, and the chapbook sold out in just a couple of hours."

[mikeyw]

Hey Mike, buy me one, I know you are rich now!! :LOL:


heh, i've only had the one refund yet - but I would have done but its sold out now.....:huglove:

[Nerak]

bummer dude

Thanks for thinking of me!

[Fsmdr]

What was the issue price of the slipcased and the signed copy?.

[oy-the-brave]

What was the issue price of the slipcased and the signed copy?.

Are you asking about Gunpowder? if so it was I think 54 pounds which converted to I think 99.00 US for the 1/200 signed by Joe Hill and Vincent Chong with slipcase.

If you meant Thumbprint I think there was just the chapbook included with "Tales of Dark Fantasy" and the lettered that sold out.

[Fsmdr]

What was the issue price of the slipcased and the signed copy?.

Are you asking about Gunpowder? if so it was I think 54 pounds which converted to I think 99.00 US for the 1/200 signed by Joe Hill and Vincent Chong with slipcase.

If you meant Thumbprint I think there was just the chapbook included with "Tales of Dark Fantasy" and the lettered that sold out.

Ok. Thanks for the info. I'm out of touch with Joe Hill collectibles.

[Dolan]

OMFG

Guys - I just got a box from PS Publishing and in it was a jacketed hardcover of Gunpowder and a S/L edition as well! #54.

So my bigger surprise is that I VAGUELY remember ordering this!

Talk about a good monday!

Photos later.

Anyone else get theirs or am I the last of the bunch? hehe

[Clacke]

OMFG

Guys - I just got a box from PS Publishing and in it was a jacketed hardcover of Gunpowder and a S/L edition as well! #54.

So my bigger surprise is that I VAGUELY remember ordering this!

Talk about a good monday!

Photos later.

Anyone else get theirs or am I the last of the bunch? hehe

Ooh that was a nice surprise. :)
I'm still waiting on mine. I think I ordered the jacketed hardcover.

[Patrick]

OMFG

Guys - I just got a box from PS Publishing and in it was a jacketed hardcover of Gunpowder and a S/L edition as well! #54.

So my bigger surprise is that I VAGUELY remember ordering this!

Talk about a good monday!

Photos later.
Congratulations, Kenny! Gotta love receiving something you forgot you ordered, it's like a little taste of Christmas or your birthday.


Anyone else get theirs or am I the last of the bunch? hehe
Go back one page in this thread and start reading. ;)

[e_taylor]

Not sure if anyone has caught wind of this yet, but theres a discussion going on over at Horror Mall with some displeased people in regards to Subterranean Press' forthcoming S/L of Locke and Key.

Apparently they are now releasing a 1000 copy trade edition, after selling out the $250 S/L saying the limitation would not be increased.....

[bast_imret]

Won't be signed, won't have a DJ, and won't have the limited ed endpapers though. But I can still see why people are upset.

[Pasiuk57]

Just got my copy of the Joe Hill Gunpowder signed limited #28!
Looks great...

[Patrick]

(Congrats, Pasiuk!)


Can you refresh my memory on the L&K S/L? I'm out of the loop on that one.

EDIT: Found these announcements on the publisher's website.


Our hardcover edition will be limited to only 250 numbered and 26 lettered copies, with a whole bunch of extras, and will not be reprinted to fill further demand. Look for a more complete announcement soon, with ordering info. Further down the line, after the full tale is told, and we’ve done limiteds of each miniseries, we may also release a compilation of the complete graphic novel and scripts, along the line of the recent excellent Absolute Sandman volumes.

Here’s the exclusive Vincent Chong dust jacket for our special edition of Locke & Key, Joe Hill’s hit comic series. Our edition — sold out the day it was announced in our newsletter — includes not only the comic proper, but also the 250 pages worth of Joe’s script that artist Gabriel Rodriguez had to work from, as well as endsheets created especially by Gabriel for our edition.

As we announced quite a while ago, there will be an unsigned trade edition of his Locke & Key limited edition, done Absolute Sandman style. To save a ton on our printing bill, we’ll be printing the trade edition at the same time as the limited, but sitting on them until the fall. There will be some significant differences in the editions — the trade won’t be signed by Joe, of course, or have the dust jacket and endpapers exclusive to the limited edition. The first printing of the trade edition will be limited to only 1000 copies. We’ll likely announce it later this spring when the limited edition is shipping.

[Dolan]

OMFG

Guys - I just got a box from PS Publishing and in it was a jacketed hardcover of Gunpowder and a S/L edition as well! #54.

So my bigger surprise is that I VAGUELY remember ordering this!

Talk about a good monday!

Photos later.

Anyone else get theirs or am I the last of the bunch? hehe


LOL - im a dumb ass - BOTH are signed. The slipcased one is # 54 and the jacketed hardcover (non-slipcase) is 273!

[Patrick]

Both signed? Even better!

[Nerak]

I'm jealous. I couldn't afford it :( Guess I will just get the trade and have Joe sign it for me.

[what]

I'm jealous. I couldn't afford it :( Guess I will just get the trade and have Joe sign it for me.

Karen... I would think that would be even more valuable!

[Randall Flagg]

Received my JH Gunpowder yesterday. #294, as well as the trade.
Like Kenny, i had forgotten I even ordered one. Woo Hoo!

[Bev Vincent]

I received my trade hardcover last week. I'll be reviewing it for Dead Reckonings #5.

[Cutter]

(Congrats, Pasiuk!)


Can you refresh my memory on the L&K S/L? I'm out of the loop on that one.

EDIT: Found these announcements on the publisher's website.


Our hardcover edition will be limited to only 250 numbered and 26 lettered copies, with a whole bunch of extras, and will not be reprinted to fill further demand. Look for a more complete announcement soon, with ordering info. Further down the line, after the full tale is told, and we’ve done limiteds of each miniseries, we may also release a compilation of the complete graphic novel and scripts, along the line of the recent excellent Absolute Sandman volumes.

Here’s the exclusive Vincent Chong dust jacket for our special edition of Locke & Key, Joe Hill’s hit comic series. Our edition — sold out the day it was announced in our newsletter — includes not only the comic proper, but also the 250 pages worth of Joe’s script that artist Gabriel Rodriguez had to work from, as well as endsheets created especially by Gabriel for our edition.

As we announced quite a while ago, there will be an unsigned trade edition of his Locke & Key limited edition, done Absolute Sandman style. To save a ton on our printing bill, we’ll be printing the trade edition at the same time as the limited, but sitting on them until the fall. There will be some significant differences in the editions — the trade won’t be signed by Joe, of course, or have the dust jacket and endpapers exclusive to the limited edition. The first printing of the trade edition will be limited to only 1000 copies. We’ll likely announce it later this spring when the limited edition is shipping.

Yep, basically the Trade Edition wasn't going to be published until the Locke & Series was completed, and then they were going to release a set of them like the Absolute Sandman's (which each have 20 issues, btw). I guess Bill got itchy and decided to make some more money now, and issuing the first arc as a trade. That's going to be a lot more expensive if they do the books per arc rather than doing say 20 issues at a time.

[herbertwest]

For Joe Hill's completists?


The first issue of the next Locke & Key storyline will be out in early January, but you can read the opening 7 pages right now in the latest issue of Wizard magazine (that would be the January ‘09 issue, but nevermind the date, it’s already in stores). This is a particularly cool issue, since it has an Alan Moore interview, a preview of the upcoming League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and a long piece about Lost writers Brian Vaughan and Damon Lindelof. And, tho’ I blush to write it, in Wizard’s annual best-of issue (December), they were kind enough to vote me Best Horror Writer.

[Nerak]

Wonder where I can get that?????? mmmmmm

[Dolan]

Karen - I am so jealous you get to see him all the time!

I gave a friend of mine a copy of 20th century ghosts... and i saw her today (after the weekend) and she came and hugged me and she was like, "Thank you for giving me such a great book!"

[Patrick]

That's great, Kenny. :)

yeah, I'm jealous of Karen too.

[herbertwest]

Wonder where I can get that?????? mmmmmm

the website of the mag (the issue doesnt seem available yet)
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/

[Nerak]

Thanks, I was looking at it last night and couldn't see it. I will keep checking. But the comic comes out today so EXCITED!!!!

[super sam]

I have decided to sell my Joe Hill collection.
If you want to see the list of Hill items i have for sale,just send me a PM.

[herbertwest]

I know that i wont be buying anything, but being nosy... Can you post your list here? Or lets say in the DTbay thread even if you dont put it there?

[Pasiuk57]

I just received my Lettered Thumbprint Letter L in the mail today! It is different, of course, from the signed limited-a traycase vs a slipcase the S/L has.
Nice

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I just received my Lettered Thumbprint Letter L in the mail today! It is different, of course, from the signed limited-a traycase vs a slipcase the S/L has.
Nice

:panic: Pictures PLEASE :)

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[willie3]

I just received my Lettered Thumbprint Letter L in the mail today! It is different, of course, from the signed limited-a traycase vs a slipcase the S/L has.
Nice

Mike, I thought the signed & numbered Thumbprint just came as a chapbook with the S/L of Subterranean Tales of Dark Fantasy.
It had it's own slipcase?

[Pasiuk57]

I have the Chapbook also
I will try a photo in the am/pm of all three versions.

[Cutter]

Please do, I really what to see what Sub Press did, as the small pic looked very cool!

[e_taylor]

Speaking of Joe Hill and Sub Press - does anyone own the lettered of Heart Shaped Box? I'd love to see that bad boy!

[Dolan]

FYI I am looking for a lettered Thumbprint... let me know if anyone is selling/trading

[sideous]

Speaking of Joe Hill and Sub Press - does anyone own the lettered of Heart Shaped Box? I'd love to see that bad boy!

I can get some up tomorrow unless someone beats me to it!

[e_taylor]

Speaking of Joe Hill and Sub Press - does anyone own the lettered of Heart Shaped Box? I'd love to see that bad boy!

I can get some up tomorrow unless someone beats me to it!

It will be much appreciated - thanks!

[sideous]

Here you go, some HSB lettered pics.
I've got a couple of Brian Lumley lettereds from Sub Press that come with the same type of case, so I'm guessing it's their standard tray case for lettereds

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t346/sideous1/Books/Joe%20Hill/HSBfront_zpsfaf22296.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/sideous1/media/Books/Joe%20Hill/HSBfront_zpsfaf22296.jpg.html)

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t346/sideous1/Books/Joe%20Hill/HSBopen_zpsc1822491.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/sideous1/media/Books/Joe%20Hill/HSBopen_zpsc1822491.jpg.html)

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t346/sideous1/Books/Joe%20Hill/HSBendpapers_zps03760b67.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/sideous1/media/Books/Joe%20Hill/HSBendpapers_zps03760b67.jpg.html)

http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t346/sideous1/Books/Joe%20Hill/HSBsigsheet_zps237a1f05.jpg (http://s514.photobucket.com/user/sideous1/media/Books/Joe%20Hill/HSBsigsheet_zps237a1f05.jpg.html)

[Brice]

Here you go, some HSB lettered pics.
I've got a couple of Brian Lumley lettereds from Sub Press that come with the same type of case, so I'm guessing it's their standard tray case for lettereds

http://www.sideous.f2s.com/HSB%20front.JPG

http://www.sideous.f2s.com/HSBopen.JPG

http://www.sideous.f2s.com/HSBendpapers.JPG

http://www.sideous.f2s.com/HSBsigsheet.JPG

I like that alot. :) Thanks for the pics.

[carlosdetweiller]

Here you go, some HSB lettered pics.
I've got a couple of Brian Lumley lettereds from Sub Press that come with the same type of case, so I'm guessing it's their standard tray case for lettereds



Cemetery Dance was also using that tray case design for several of their lettereds for a while. MIDNIGHT MASS by F. Paul Wilson comes immediately to mind but there were several others. Ray Garton's lettered editions of NIGHT LIFE and 'NIDS by Sub Press also have that traycase. I thought it was neat the first time I saw it and then it seemed like every other lettered book I received had the same design. I stopped liking it after a while.

[Nerak]

That is pretty!

[e_taylor]

Very cool! thanks for posting those pictures.

[Pasiuk57]

I'm still looking for this lettered edition!!
Tough to find!!

[Dolan]

Its beautiful!

[Cloysterpete]

It does look nice but I can't help feeling a bit disappointed that it's not in an actual heart-shaped box :wtf:

[Brice]

That could have been pretty damn cool!

[Patrick]

I love it!

[sideous]

It does look nice but I can't help feeling a bit disappointed that it's not in an actual heart-shaped box :wtf:

I did think that myself when I first got it!

[Randall Flagg]

Am I just obtuse, or has anyone here listened to Heart Shaped Box by Nirvana?
YouTube - Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box

[Patrick]

Yep. Used to listen to that whole album a lot back in the day.

[inertia1215]

I've been on a bit of a Joe Hill kick lately, I absolutely love his stuff. I can't remember the last time I connected with a writer so quickly.

Within the past month or so i've picked up,

Gunpowder
The Saved
Heart Shaped Box UK 1st
Heart Shaped Box Sup Press Limited Signed
Thumbprint (chapbook )
signed 20th Century Ghosts 1st
signed copy of Locke & Key Issue 2 1st print.

I'll post pics when I get more time, and when the last few arrive in the mail.

[gsvec]

Got my Gunpowder today - #214! :D

[Patrick]

Congrats to you both!

[Dolan]

UGH - I want a copy of Thumbprint! :shoot:

[Kes]

Okay...I haven't read any Hill yet, but I'm gathering from this thread that it's more than worth it. I have "Heart Shaped Box". Is that the right place to start?

[Patrick]

Okay...I haven't read any Hill yet, but I'm gathering from this thread that it's more than worth it. I have "Heart Shaped Box". Is that the right place to start?
Yes, that's a great place to start, Kes.

I'd also recommend his book of short stories, 20th CENTURY GHOSTS, next.

[carlosdetweiller]

Okay...I haven't read any Hill yet, but I'm gathering from this thread that it's more than worth it. I have "Heart Shaped Box". Is that the right place to start?

I'll be interested in hearing your thoughts after you read the book. I think I am one of the very few on this board who hasn't bought into the Joe Hill thing yet. I picked up HEART SHAPED BOX off the remainder shelf at Barnes & Noble and wasn't really that impressed. Not bad but, personally, I don't see what the fuss is about.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I think I am one of the very few on this board who hasn't bought into the Joe Hill thing yet. I picked up HEART SHAPED BOX off the remainder shelf at Barnes & Noble and wasn't really that impressed. Not bad but, personally, I don't see what the fuss is about.

You are not alone. I have read a few things by Hill and would not consider him to be a great story teller.

[Brice]

Personally I loved Heart Shaped Box, but I can see where it might not appeal to some. I thought his short story collection was phenomenal though. I just reread it and still think the same. They are some of the best short stories I've ever read...and I read alot of them.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Personally I loved Heart Shaped Box, but I can see where it might not appeal to some. I thought his short story collection was phenomenal though. I just reread it and still think the same. They are some of the best short stories I've ever read...and I read alot of them.

I have to agree with Brice here. HSB was good, but Joe's short stuff is fantastic and fun. JMO of course.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Gris]

Agreed with the last 2. HSB was a good book, I did enjoy reading it. But 20th Century Ghost gave me chills at the end of damned near every story, and getting chills at all is rare for me. Even the ones that weren't "scary" left a lasting impression.

I also very much enjoyed his take on Kafka's The Metamorphosis

And Pop Art rocked

[Cutter]

And I agree with the last 3, lol

I liked Heart-Shaped Box, but I was blown away by 20th Century Ghosts. The collection is what sealed it for me on being a Joe Hill fan.

Also of note, if you like comics Locke & Key is just a great original comic. I've been very impressed with it.

[carlosdetweiller]

And I agree with the last 3, lol

I liked Heart-Shaped Box, but I was blown away by 20th Century Ghosts. The collection is what sealed it for me on being a Joe Hill fan.

Also of note, if you like comics Locke & Key is just a great original comic. I've been very impressed with it.

Oh, I know I'm in the minority....like I said in my earlier post. And now I've probably prompted a hundred or so follow up posts saying "I agree with the last 56 posts" or whatever.

And furthering my "problem" is that I'm not really a comics fan. So I guess I am just not cut-out to be a Joe Hill fan. Ya'll enjoy.

[Rahfa]

I like him okay, but I agree with Carlos that the fuss is a little more than is deserved. He's entertaining, and he's local so it's fun to get signed first editions, but I have no memory of any of the stories.

[Nerak]

We won't fry y'all too much! :lol: :onfire:

Just wait and see what happens with the next novel.

[Patrick]

... Just wait and see what happens with the next novel.
:panic:

:excited:


Yeah, I'm a fan. :D

[inertia1215]

finally got some of my pics uploaded thought i'd share a few for those of you who ARE Joe Hill fans :P

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/inertia1215/Books/Books%20Resized/Picture035.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/inertia1215/Books/Books%20Resized/Picture036.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/inertia1215/Books/Books%20Resized/Picture037.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/inertia1215/Books/Books%20Resized/Picture039.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/inertia1215/Books/Books%20Resized/Picture041.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/inertia1215/Books/Books%20Resized/Picture042.jpg

[inertia1215]

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/inertia1215/Books/Books%20Resized/Picture046.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/inertia1215/Books/Books%20Resized/Picture048.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/inertia1215/Books/Books%20Resized/Picture049.jpg
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/inertia1215/Books/Books%20Resized/Picture050.jpg

sorry for the heavy pics, but I get excited! :excited::excited:

[Patrick]

No need to apologize, Bill. Great stuff, congratulations!

[turtlex]

Joe Hill fans - just an FYI : there's a one page "Up Close" interview with Joe Hill in Wizard Magazine issue 209. This is the current issue with Dark Avengers on the cover.

[Randall Flagg]

Review of Gunpowder. (http://thefix-online.com/reviews/gunpowder-joe-hill/)

[inertia1215]

Joe Hill fans - just an FYI : there's a one page "Up Close" interview with Joe Hill in Wizard Magazine issue 209. This is the current issue with Dark Avengers on the cover.

thanks for the heads up Turtle, just picked up a copy through my subscription service!

[Dolan]

Okay...I haven't read any Hill yet, but I'm gathering from this thread that it's more than worth it. I have "Heart Shaped Box". Is that the right place to start?

I'll be interested in hearing your thoughts after you read the book. I think I am one of the very few on this board who hasn't bought into the Joe Hill thing yet. I picked up HEART SHAPED BOX off the remainder shelf at Barnes & Noble and wasn't really that impressed. Not bad but, personally, I don't see what the fuss is about.

I wasnt very impressed with HSB. But 20th Century Ghosts was really great in my opinion. I give it to friends and they really love it. If you read just ONE story... read Pop Art.

[Gris]

Agreed. Pop Art is my favorite in the collection. SO many emotions come to the front while reading it. it's a GREAT story.

[Ves'Ka Gan]

from Joe Hill's twitter feed: "but teacher, I don't understand. I was good. Why do I have to write my name over and over 5000 times?"

I got a kick out of it & thought I'd share. Anyone here who uses twitter his username is Joe_Hill & posts things there several times a day.

[carlosdetweiller]

Can someone familiar with CGC graded comics and the "Joe Hill phenomenon" comment on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/LOCKE-KEY-1-CGC-10-0-JOE-HILL-Son-Of-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ300295177638QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3981Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is this price "about right," "way too low" or "way too high"?

[e_taylor]

Can someone familiar with CGC graded comics and the "Joe Hill phenomenon" comment on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/LOCKE-KEY-1-CGC-10-0-JOE-HILL-Son-Of-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ300295177638QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3981Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is this price "about right," "way too low" or "way too high"?

Bob -

I've never been much of a comic collector, but one thing I know about those folks - they'll bend over backwards for a CGC 10 graded comic. My guess is that it could go up to $350 by the time the auction closes.

[carlosdetweiller]

Can someone familiar with CGC graded comics and the "Joe Hill phenomenon" comment on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/LOCKE-KEY-1-CGC-10-0-JOE-HILL-Son-Of-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ300295177638QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3981Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is this price "about right," "way too low" or "way too high"?

Bob -

I've never been much of a comic collector, but one thing I know about those folks - they'll bend over backwards for a CGC 10 graded comic. My guess is that it could go up to $350 by the time the auction closes.

That is what I think too. Getting a comic graded "10" by CGC is next to impossible.

I collect comics from the 1940's and 1950's with Carl Barks artwork (Donald Duck, Uncle Scrooge, Walt Disney's Comics & Stories, etc.). I tend to stay away from CGC graded books. I like to take mine out and read them from time to time, even the ones that are VF and higher. If you are careful there is no problem. The encased (or slabbed) CGC graded comics can't be read which, to me, is the reason for collecting them.

[Patrick]

Turtlex is very knowledgeable about current comics and is a collector of CGC-graded comics, so I look forward to her thoughts on this.

My understanding is that the L&K comic books are generally receiving higher grades from CGC than you typically see. That is credited to the production values (higher quality paper, etc.) of IDW - much higher than you normally see in standard comic books. All that said, a 10 is a 10 and remains a coveted grade for the collectors who care about those things.

[wizardsrainbow]

Can someone familiar with CGC graded comics and the "Joe Hill phenomenon" comment on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/LOCKE-KEY-1-CGC-10-0-JOE-HILL-Son-Of-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ300295177638QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3981Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is this price "about right," "way too low" or "way too high"?

Bob -

I've never been much of a comic collector, but one thing I know about those folks - they'll bend over backwards for a CGC 10 graded comic. My guess is that it could go up to $350 by the time the auction closes.

It went for $455! Man, are we collecting the wrong thing?

[e_taylor]

Can someone familiar with CGC graded comics and the "Joe Hill phenomenon" comment on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/LOCKE-KEY-1-CGC-10-0-JOE-HILL-Son-Of-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ300295177638QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3981Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is this price "about right," "way too low" or "way too high"?

Bob -

I've never been much of a comic collector, but one thing I know about those folks - they'll bend over backwards for a CGC 10 graded comic. My guess is that it could go up to $350 by the time the auction closes.

It went for $455! Man, are we collecting the wrong thing?

My wallet says no! :P

[lophophoras]

For the Joe Hill Fans:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Joe-Hill-Heart-Shaped-Box-Signed-1st-Ed-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ230330377493QQihZ013QQcategoryZ29223 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I am not sure if this is a good price or not...

[jhanic]

I paid $100 for mine a couple years ago. It's still in the original shrinkwrap.

John

[e_taylor]

I have no clue where the market for that book is currently at, but I know I got mine about a year and a half ago at that price and it was additionally signed.

[Cutter]

I paid $100 for mine a couple years ago. It's still in the original shrinkwrap.

John
Same, I bought mine new when it was released for the same price.

btw, Joe hill has a comic in the new Grave Tales (issue 6). I just got it last night, but I haven't read it yet.

[turtlex]

Hey All -

Just a couple of things...

Joe Hill's Locke & Key comics are really high grade, and it's not unusual to see them graded 9.9 or even 10. I've seen more than a few.

As a matter of fact, the 9.9's are getting rather common. It must be high grade covers from IDW.

Honestly, I've never seen a group of comics graded so high, so consistently. A quick look at eBay right now find a lot of them.

There's even one graded 10 with a BIN of around 200 /or make a Best Offer : http://cgi.ebay.com/CGC-10-0-Joe-Hills-Locke-Key-4-1st-Print-Kings-Son_W0QQitemZ220366291703QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item220366291703&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Here's one for a BIN of $180. http://cgi.ebay.com/Locke-Key-4-Joe-Hill-CGC-10-0-Gem-Mint_W0QQitemZ120308189803QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item120308189803&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

I suspect, since it's not so unusual, that the prices will likely come down.

I think that "the word" is out among those who send in books for grading and then for sale, where as they know they have a real good chance of a 9.9 or a 10, so more and more people are getting them graded.

If I were looking to invest in Locke & Key, I'd be focusing on trying to get Signature Series Graded issues.

I'll take some time and look at the grading numbers and post some info.

Also - I'm about to file away my Wizard Magazine which has the Joe Hill interview in it... if anyone would like me to make them a copy and mail it - just PM me your address ( you international folks, too, no problem ).

[turtlex]

I put this together really quickly. Hope it is helpful and readable. ~ Pam

================================================== =========================================

Information From the CGC ( Certified Guaranty Company ) Census on Joe Hill's Locke and Key ( as of 03/13/2009 ).

Locke & Key Issue 1 ( 02/2008 )
Graded 10 / 2 Universal – total of 2
Graded 9.9 / 25 Universal plus 3 SS – total of 28
Graded 9.8 / 86 Universal plus 23 SS – total of 109
Graded 9.6 / 9 Universal plus 1 SS – total of 10
Graded 9.4 / 1 Univresal – total of 1
Total : 123 Universal, 27 Signature Series – 150 Combined Issues Graded by CGC

Locke & Key Issue 1 Variant Signed Edition ( 02/2008 )
A total of 5 issues have been graded. The highest grade is 9.8 Signature Series

Locke & Key Issue 1 ( 04/2008 ) VARIANT SECOND PRINTING
Graded 9.8 / 4 Universal plus 5 SS – total of 9
Total : 9 Combined Issues Graded by CGC

Locke & Key Issue 1 ( 07/2008 ) Dynamic Forces Edition
Graded 9.8 / 6 Universal plus 10 SS – total of 16
Graded 9.6 / 6 Universal plus 7 SS – total of 13
Graded 9.4 / 3 SS – total of 3
Total : 12 Universal, 20 Signature Series – 32 Combined Issues Graded by CGC

Locke & Key Issue 1 ( 07/2008 ) Dynamic Forces Negative Edition
Graded 9.8 / 11 Universal – total of 11
Graded 9.6 / 2 Universal – total of 2
Total : 13 Universal – 13 Combined Issues Graded by CGC


Going forward with just those graded 9.9 and 10 :

Locke & Key Issue 2 ( 03/2008 )
Graded 9.9 – 11 Universal

Locke & Key Issue 3 ( 04/2008 )
Graded 10 – 2 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 5 Universal, 1 Signature Series

Locke & Key Issue 4 ( 05/2008 )
Graded 10 – 7 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 12 Universal, 7 Signature Series

Locke & Key Issue 5 ( 06/2008 )
Graded 10 – 7 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 6 Universal, 2 Signature Series

Locke & Key Issue 6 ( 07/2008 )
Graded 10 – 1 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 6 Universal

Locke & Key: Head Games Issue 1 ( 01/2009 )
Graded 10 – 1 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 4 Universal

Locke & Key: Head Games Issue 1 Retailer Incentive Edition ( 01/2009 )
Graded 10 – 2 Universal
Graded 9.9 – 3 Universal

FYI :
Universal : This label is applied to comic books that are simply the grade as marked, with no qualifiers or special considerations.

SS/Signature Series : This label is applied to comic books that have been signed by someone of significance to the comic, under the direct observation of a CGC employee, and are thus certified as an authentic signature by CGC.

[Randall Flagg]

Wonderful information. Thanks for putting it together.

[turtlex]

:thumbsup:

[Justin Case]

And I agree with the last 3, lol

I liked Heart-Shaped Box, but I was blown away by 20th Century Ghosts. The collection is what sealed it for me on being a Joe Hill fan.

Also of note, if you like comics Locke & Key is just a great original comic. I've been very impressed with it.


Yes, totally agree, really loving the shorts to day (i.e. 20th Century Ghosts, etc), liked Heart Shaped.. alot and have yet to start Gunpowder. Started Locke & Key and liked the first two issues... am waiting for the limited Subterranean Press editon to enjoy fully.

[Patrick]

I don't collect CGC-graded comic, but I know others here do. Thanks for putting that together, Pam.

[Dolan]

Started Locke & Key and liked the first two issues... am waiting for the limited Subterranean Press editon to enjoy fully.

Does anyone know the timeline on the limited edition?

[turtlex]

You're welcome, folks. Let me know if I can help with anything at all.

[Clacke]

Started Locke & Key and liked the first two issues... am waiting for the limited Subterranean Press editon to enjoy fully.

Does anyone know the timeline on the limited edition?


This is the latest news posted yesterday on the SubPress site:


In other Hill news, we’ve approved the printed-but-not-yet-bound pages for the Locke & Key limited and trade editions, and should see finished copies in the next two weeks. When we do, we’ll get right on having the slipcases for the limited edition made, and be ready to ship the unsigned trade edition this fall, as previously announced. (We’ll have the latter up for preorder soon.)

[Heather19]

I found this on amazon the other day. What's the difference between this and the hardcover already released?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600103847/ref=s9_sims_c2_s2_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0HJ85D0QTED3S2E4X0MT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846

[Cloysterpete]

I found this on amazon the other day. What's the difference between this and the hardcover already released?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600103847/ref=s9_sims_c2_s2_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0HJ85D0QTED3S2E4X0MT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846

The link is for the trade paperback release.

[Heather19]

awww, thank you. Now I feel silly, it was right there in front of me the whole time.

[Roomtemp]

Hi everybody..

Don't know if anyone has seen this yet but it seems like a decent price... Certainly less than I paid for mine..

http://cgi.ebay.com/Joe-Hill-Heart-Shaped-Box-Signed-Limited-Edition_W0QQitemZ200321909419QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Books_UK?hash=item200321909419&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[Patrick]

Hi everybody..

Don't know if anyone has seen this yet but it seems like a decent price... Certainly less than I paid for mine..

http://cgi.ebay.com/Joe-Hill-Heart-Shaped-Box-Signed-Limited-Edition_W0QQitemZ200321909419QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Books_UK?hash=item200321909419&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
That's a lot less than I paid too.

[jhanic]

Me too. And he's got two of them!

John

[sublimicals]

I found this on amazon the other day. What's the difference between this and the hardcover already released?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600103847/ref=s9_sims_c2_s2_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0HJ85D0QTED3S2E4X0MT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846


I think it was this you were asking about:

Amazon.com: Locke &amp; Key: Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez: Books


I would like to know the differences between both publishers as well
(IDW and SUB Press)
Thanks


Sub


PS This is my first time posting I think, Anyways thanks in advance:rock:

[Matt]

Welcome to the site sublimicals! Great info.

[gsvec]

Both of the Amazon links are for IDW Publishing versions of the omnibus - one's paperback, one's hardback. IDW is the publisher of the Locke & Key comics. Subterranean Press is issuing a different trade & limited slipcased edition. From their website/newsletter:

In other Hill news, we’ve approved the printed-but-not-yet-bound pages for the Locke & Key limited and trade editions, and should see finished copies in the next two weeks. When we do, we’ll get right on having the slipcases for the limited edition made, and be ready to ship the unsigned trade edition this fall, as previously announced. (We’ll have the latter up for preorder soon.)

[Cutter]

I found this on amazon the other day. What's the difference between this and the hardcover already released?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600103847/ref=s9_sims_c2_s2_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0HJ85D0QTED3S2E4X0MT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846


I think it was this you were asking about:

Amazon.com: Locke &amp; Key: Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez: Books


I would like to know the differences between both publishers as well
(IDW and SUB Press)
Thanks


Sub


PS This is my first time posting I think, Anyways thanks in advance:rock:

I don't think anyone knows what the Sub Press edition is going to be. Now we do know the $250 Limited Edition will be signed, and have extra material like story scripts and sketches, something like 70 pages worth (I think? I can't remember), and it will be nicely bound. But Sub Press now has a trade edition coming out in the fall, and I don't think we know if it'll have the extra material or will it be the same as the IDW edition with a different binding?

btw, the IDW edition is just the comics combined into one book. The comics didn't have anything extra, so the Amazon link contains everything that was released in the original comics, which is just the storyline.

[herbertwest]

There are SO many different editions with the comics.. am glad I aint collecting anything but french ones lol

Between the variant covers of the singles, the variants of the collections, the limited eds and now the paperbacks (pockets?). that's hell for collectors !:scared:

[carlosdetweiller]

There are SO many different editions with the comics.. am glad I aint collecting anything but french ones lol

Between the variant covers of the singles, the variants of the collections, the limited eds and now the paperbacks (pockets?). that's hell for collectors !:scared:

I learned my lesson on the first story arc for the Dark Tower comics, trying to collect all the different cover variants. No more chasing variants for me.

[turtlex]

<--- major graded DT comic variant chaser :blush:

[Patrick]

Like Bob, I learned my lesson after the first arc as well. No more rushing to pay top dollar immediately. However I am still collecting the variants. I've learned that you can often buy them much cheaper on eBay if you're willing to be patient and wait.

[Roomtemp]

By All that's holy..... If anybody is going to the San diego Comic con this year and should happen upon one of these ghost keys and would want to help out a HUGE Joe Hill fan up here in Canada.... That would be frakkin amazing...

http://joehillfiction.com/?p=783&cpage=1#comment-305016

[gsvec]

Very cool key - I'd love to get one, too!

[Rahfa]

I'm not buying it, but I am curious...has the s/l of "Locke and Key" actualy been officially announced and able to be bought?

I haven't seen any specs on it or anything...I have a trade edition I got signed in Exeter...

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I'm not buying it, but I am curious...has the s/l of "Locke and Key" actualy been officially announced and able to be bought?

I haven't seen any specs on it or anything...I have a trade edition I got signed in Exeter...

Posted on Saturday, November 24th, 2007 at 10:13 am in Subterranean Press newsletter but never to the public:

http://subterraneanpress.com/index.php/2007/11/24/limited-and-lettered-locke-key-by-joe-hill-sold-out/

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Nerak]

I need to get me a key!!!

[Heather19]

I know, that key is pretty sweet looking!

[willie3]

You know a couple will show up on eBay,
but I shudder thinking of what they are going to go for...

[Patrick]

It's a very cool key, and I want one. That shadowbox they have it displayed in would be awesome to reproduce.

[turtlex]

New listing at eBay for Locke & Key issue 4 graded CGC 10 !

Starting bid of $49.99 - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350181853499&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

[Matt]

I also have two Joe Hill books signed in our giveaway list.

[turtlex]

Locke & Key Head Games with variant cover - CGC graded 9.9 - for a BIN of $69.99 ( plus shipping ).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120403863135&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

The seller is a good guy. He gets me most of my CGC comics.

[turtlex]

Couple more CGC 9.9 Graded Locke & Key issues :

LOCKE & KEY HEAD GAMES #2 SKETCH VARIANT CGC 9.9!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370185884263&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

LOCKE & KEY HEAD GAMES #2 REGULAR COVER CGC 9.9!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370185884783&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

[willie3]

FYI

This today from IDW, the publisher of Locke & Key...

IDW: The First Decade PRE ORDER
[MAR094284] $75.00

Pre-order your copy now.

Ted Adams, Peter David, Joe Hill, Kris Oprisko, Chris Ryall, Ben Templesmith (w) • Gabriel Rodriguez, Ben Templesmith, Ashley Wood, JK Woodward (a)

Celebarating IDW’s first 10 years, this comprehensive look at IDW is presented as a two-volume hardcover set with slipcase.

Volume One includes an oral history of the company written by co-founders Ted Adams and Kris Oprisko and IDW’s Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall that includes interviews with many major creators who have worked at IDW, including: Marc Andreyko, John Byrne, Scott Ciencen, Max Allan Collins, Simon Furman, Alex Garner, Mike Gold, Joe Hill, Brian Lynch, Jeff Mariotte, Dean Mullaney, Steve Niles, Gabriel Rodriguez, Ben Templesmith, Ashley Wood, and more, and will include a tip-in plate signed by IDW’s founders, Ryall, Hill, Niles, Templesmith, Wood, and Woodward.

Volume Two features every single cover published by IDW through December 2008. Over 2000 covers by some of the biggest names in comics including Clive Barker, Tim Bradstreet, John Byrne, J. Scott Campbell, John Cassaday, Richard Corben, Kieron Dwyer, Tommy Lee Edwards, Don Figueroa, Alex Garner, Mike Grell, Tony Harris, Dave Johnson, Sam Kieth, Igor Kordey, Ted McKeever, David Messina, Alex Milne, Scott Morse, Paul Pope, Gabriel Rodriguez, Richard Sala, Eric Shanower, Bill Sienkiewicz, Ken Steacy, Ben Templesmith, Billy Tucci, Ashley Wood, JK Woodward, Bernie Wrightson, and many more.

Also includes an all-new IDW: The First Decade comic book with all-new 5-page stories, including:

-- Fallen Angel by Peter David and JK Woodward

-- Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez

-- Popbot by Ashley Wood

-- Wormwood by Ben Templesmith

Signed HC w/slipcase • FC • 8” x 12.5” • 296 pages


Not specific on who will be signing though...

[Roomtemp]

I also noticed Joe's new novel " Horns" is listed on Amazon for Jan 20 2010.

Horns:a Novel: Amazon.ca: Joe Hill: Books

Cant Wait......

[Nerak]

That's Canada, what about the US?

[Roomtemp]

Funny there's no listing...... On amazon.ca there is also listings for the audio cd and the large print edition....even the paperback...!

[Clacke]

News on the SubPress website about the S/L of Locke & Key, plus info on the second arc:


Joe Hill — HEAD GAMES is Coming to Subterranean

We’re mighty pleased to announce that we’ve just finished negotiating the rights to Locke & Key: Head Games, the second graphic novel in Joe Hill’s seriously horrific (and good) comic book series.

We’ll have more details down the line, but you can expect a very limited edition (276 copies) published roughly nine months ahead of a 1000 copy trade edition the same way we’re handling Welcome to Lovecraft, the first miniseries in Locke & Key.

Speaking of Welcome to Lovecraft, the books have long been done. We’re waiting now on the slipcases, which are expected to land in our offices in the next 3-4 weeks. The trade edition has already been printed as well, and we’ll have it up for preorder soon.

[Cutter]

Sub Press has the new anthology The New Dead, with a new Joe Hill Story (Twittering from the Circus of the Dead), on sale now. It's expensive, but it's $25 off.

btw, it's a pretty good lineup of authors.

*sigh, I miss the days of a $40 Limited Edition*

[Nerak]

I love that authors give their stories to people who sell books for more money that the average "Joe" can afford! UGH! Guess I will never read it!

[jhanic]

For those interested, here's the link:

The New Dead (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=golden01&Category_Code=PRE&Product_Count=13)

I agree--it's pretty expensive. Maybe Hill's story will be included in a future collection of his works.

John

[swintek]

There will be a trade edition of The New Dead from St. Martins. Might even be out before the subpress limited. The book was contracted by St. Martins- subpress just jumped at the chance to do a micro-limited of it. I can't afford $100 for the limited either, but we'll all get to read it either way. Sounds like a great book!

Ron

[Cutter]

There will be a trade edition of The New Dead from St. Martins. Might even be out before the subpress limited. The book was contracted by St. Martins- subpress just jumped at the chance to do a micro-limited of it. I can't afford $100 for the limited either, but we'll all get to read it either way. Sounds like a great book!

Ron
Yep, there's a trade paperback being released too.

[Dolan]

For those interested, here's the link:

The New Dead (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=golden01&Category_Code=PRE&Product_Count=13)

I agree--it's pretty expensive. Maybe Hill's story will be included in a future collection of his works.

John

Ugh... I just placed my order - though $100 for a short story (I only want Joe's is a bit steep. Whatever. I want it.

[Dolan]

On another note - I just received my "Locke & Key" limited.

Great design. Not too impressed with the dustjacket art (very Heart Shaped Box) and not something I would really collect if Joe didnt sign it.

Either way - had to have it and glad I do!

http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab44/nykennyny7/photo.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Interesting. I thought the presentation for a hardbound book that not only had the entire first arc, as well as the original "script" from Joe Hill was awesome.
I also noted (and should have mentioned earlier) that the book "smelled good". It really smells like a new book-hard to quantify, but it made my day.

[Patrick]

I ordered the $100 Sub. Press S/L. I want it.

However I passed on the more expensive comic book hardback.

Go figure.

[Nerak]

congrats Kenny!

[Dolan]

Thanks!

Jerome, I like the idea... and its interesting to think if Joe gave the artist the text (on the normal pages) and then went to drawing the actual comic on the color pages. Its an interesting process.

That said, I am not really a comic fan and I find it hard to read Joe's comic (I just don't have the imagination for it)...

I will agree with you on the smell!

[Cutter]

I still haven't received my Locke & Key limited, yet. :pullhair:

on another note, The New Dead by Sub Press sold out in it's first week.

[Dolan]

Joe Hill Lettered Thumbprint (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260442626750)

Mmmkay boys - its on like Donkey Kong. I want this one, BAD.

[Cutter]

Joe Hill Lettered Thumbprint (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260442626750)

Mmmkay boys - its on like Donkey Kong. I want this one, BAD.

Yea, that is a very nice book, and very tempting.

The sad thing for this story is, I forgot what it was about a day later. I usually write up a review for myself, as a reference and I couldn't remember how it ended. I keep on telling myself I'll read it again, and write my thoughts down immediately after reading, but I have never done so. To me the story was very forgettable. *shrug*

[Nerak]

Go Kenny!!!! Go Kenny!!! :excited::excited:

[wizardsrainbow]

Good luck with the auction Kenny.

[Dolan]

Well - of course there is a dilemma.

This guy is also selling a lettered Voluntary Committal which is the other one I am missing. I don't see many lettered VC around... but I cant afford both.

Should be interesting if I am going to basically print money for this guy and buy both - or pick the one I want.. :orely:

[Patrick]

Go for broke! Buy 'em both!

[Roomtemp]

Hi Dolan,

Hope we don't get in a bid off for the Voluntary Commital. It's one of the few I dont have also.

Cheers

[Randall Flagg]

Good luck to both of you.:couple:
I myself just can't get excited about a lettered chapbook.:nope:

[Dolan]

Hi Dolan,

Hope we don't get in a bid off for the Voluntary Commital. It's one of the few I dont have also.

Cheers

Yikes! That's the one I am thinking of going after as it's the first time I have seen it in a while... Well - may the best bid win :P

[Dolan]

Hi Dolan,

Hope we don't get in a bid off for the Voluntary Commital. It's one of the few I dont have also.

Cheers

Well my bid was $5 too low. Sad about it but I had that feeling of - Good for whoever won it... I think that $325 is a bit much for it. But I thought my bid of $320 was a bit over as well... but that's the name of the game!

[Dolan]

Well I am fucking furious... AT MYSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!

So i bid $450 on the lettered Thumbprint. I also had a bid-snipe set at $620 which was as high as I was going to go.

Well I also had a snipe set for the VC chap book which went through at $320 but i lost it at $325. Fine. I deleted that snipe since it went through and I didn't win.

So I hit refresh with 1 second left of Thumbprint and it says "Outbid at $455!" And I am like... WHAT THE FUCK?!!?

Well - I deserve a swift kick in my ass because I deleted the Thumbprint snipe. Not the VC snipe. So I deleted the active snipe not the inactive one.

And I was willing to pay $200 more than the higher bigger.

Talk about FURIOUS with myself. DAMNIT. :cry:

[Pasiuk57]

Dolan,
Looks like I got a bit lucky! I had a snipe in also on the Thumbprint......
I wanted the VC also but you outbid me on that one.....

[Brice]

Dude, that totally sucks! :(

[Dolan]

Well - i am glad it went to someone good!

But damn me! I am such a dumb ass!!!!

Just so I have some mental comfort (if that even exists) but was your snipe below $620?

[jhanic]

Ouch!!!

John

[Rahfa]

Yeah, it's like when you have shows saved on Tivo and you watch one, then go to delete it, but delete the next episode by mistake...haha...maybe not quite the same thing.

Anyway, that's the fun of ebay - winning when somebody else messes up...good job Pasiuk! haha...

[Nerak]

I can't wait til tomorrow night to show you all my new Joe Hill "purchase"!
It's going to be awsome!!

You will just have to wait!! LA LA LA

[Patrick]

Sorry you missed them both, Kenny.

Congrats, Mike.

Karen, you are such a tease!

[kacod]

Dolan,
Not bragging or rubbing it in, OK?? I have been in your spot before and was furious at myself for similar reasons. The final number can be misleading.
I won the Voluntary Committal, but rest assured you did NOT miss by $5.00, my max bid was considerably higher as this was the one Hill Lettered I did not have. Call me foolish but I think this one is worth alot more (I just hardly ever see one at auction) - especially since it's an early one and there's only 26.
...and you would all call me foolish if ya knew what my max bid was:orely:

I'll keep an eye out for another one for ya, ---kyle.

[Rahfa]

Hey...I wouldn't cry a tear for Kenny...and if he's crying, whatta shame, he might have to wipe it off with his Obama-signed Dreams of My Father...Haha...we've all been on both sides of ebay battles so he'll be fine...:P

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I cannot understand people using "snipe". Just put in your highest bid and that's the end of it. No-one who was using a snipe has ever beaten me on a bid.

[Pasiuk57]

Kenny
to tell the truth, your bid would have won. I was over $455 but under $620.
Not sure if it helps but....

[Rahfa]

A snipe has a lot less to do with winning the auction than trying to get it for the lowest price.

If you snipe something at the last second, nobody has time to big against you - meaning, win or lose, the final price will go up. Obviously, the snipe is your best possible bid.

If you put in a high bid long before the auction ends, it's true that you don't have to worry about it anymore, but all the last minute bidders will drive up the price on you.

[Roomtemp]

Hey Dolan,sorry to hear that you didn't get the Thumbprint. I had thought we were in a recession. The three s/l went for alot more than I had expected. Congrats to everybody that got what they wanted.

[Dolan]

Dolan,
Not bragging or rubbing it in, OK?? I have been in your spot before and was furious at myself for similar reasons. The final number can be misleading.
I won the Voluntary Committal, but rest assured you did NOT miss by $5.00, my max bid was considerably higher as this was the one Hill Lettered I did not have. Call me foolish but I think this one is worth alot more (I just hardly ever see one at auction) - especially since it's an early one and there's only 26.
...and you would all call me foolish if ya knew what my max bid was:orely:

I'll keep an eye out for another one for ya, ---kyle.

Very much agree with you on that one, but $320 was the max i would have paid for VC. But the lettered VC is much rarer.

I really did want the Thumbprint - but ahhh, you WIN some, and you LOSE some... right? No tears - but i was pretty pissed at myself.

And Rahfa's theory on sniping bids are exactly why I use snipe.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

If you put in a high bid long before the auction ends, it's true that you don't have to worry about it anymore, but all the last minute bidders will drive up the price on you.

...and you always win.

[e_taylor]

If I understand correctly, the snipe basically bids at the last second, leaving no time for even the automatic eBay bids to get in before the auction ends.

I guess its not so much winning, but winning at a lower price.

EDIT: I've never bothered with them myself, if I want something, I want it, and am not too concerned about price.

[Nerak]

Karen, you are such a tease!


Muah ha ha ha ha

You still have to wait...la la la la

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Karen, you are such a tease!


Muah ha ha ha ha

You still have to wait...la la la la

Geeeeeez......this feels like a Heinz ketchup commercial.

Anticipation (OK this is dating myself a little)

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[dyetye]

Geeeeeez......this feels like a Heinz ketchup commercial.

Anticipation (OK this is dating myself a little)

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Not that dated, I remember those commercials...

Well, maybe that dates me too?:scared:

[Patrick]

I think a lot of us who hang around this forum are old enough to remember those. :unsure:

[Nerak]

I remember them too...



here it is.....

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1980/sdc12691.jpg

My birthday present!

[Dolan]

Karen - BEAUTIFUL! Wow - whoever did that got a big fat kiss I hope! Amazing..!

[Dolan]

So I like to think I am highly familiar with the Joe King collectibles world but I know nothing about this "The Saved" chapbook.

I have seen that there is a signed paperback at 200 copies and an unsigned hardcover at 500 copies.

Is this correct?

[Nerak]

I have one of the hardcovers...

And Kenny thanks!

I didn't kiss her..but I will go back to her for other tats!

[Roomtemp]

That sounds about right...

There seem to be a fair few pc copies floating around also. I have a couple of the unsigned ones.... But no signed ones .... Yet.

[Dolan]

So the 500 hardcover are unsigned right?

Interesting that the paperback would get signed and not the hardcover.