Joe Hill, Author

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Great pictures

Thanks for sharing the event with us.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Airtraffic]

very cool pics

[Brice]

Awesome dude! Looks like you had a great time! :D

[wizardsrainbow]

Wow! Those are great pictures and look at all of those books!

[Tito_Villa]

Thanks guys i had a really great time ... and the books almost broke my arms lol

Here's some pics of what i got signed ...
My UK Heart Shaped Box ARC
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo950.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo952.jpg
The UK Horns ARC
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo953.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo954.jpg
The US Horns ARC
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo955.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo958.jpg
A heavy duty carboard poster from the event ...
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo976.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo979.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo981.jpg
And finally Joe's signed the flashing horns that he gave me "Thomas' Horns, Joe Hill '10
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo987.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo988.jpg

[Patrick]

Thanks for sharing all the great photos, Tom! What a stack of books! Excellent that you got your ARC's signed.

I think maybe Jerome and I started a trend on Joe's last book tour a couple years ago getting signed event posters. :lol: Love yours!

[Resident Chris]

Oh Guys! Cause all of those wonderful Pics i´´m gonna searching for more Hill-Books.
My Wishlist: Signed Copy of US First Horns and UK Horns also signed. If anybody wants to sell them please pm me!
UK Sellers were preferred because of the cheaper Shipping to Germany!

[Airtraffic]

damn...:onfire:

[Airtraffic]

mad

[Airtraffic]

I missed all the UK dates.....:pullhair:

[Patrick]

damn...:onfire:

mad

I missed all the UK dates.....:pullhair:
:doh:

:(

[Airtraffic]

I know...and it really bugs me cause no one would have even missed me if I was gone one of these days.

[The Library Policeman]

Anyone have any idea when the PS Publishing S/L of Horns is due to be shipped?

[Lenny]

No I am waiting on my as well

[Honkmafah]

So this Joe Hill fella... Good stuff?

Hypothetical: could he carry on the TDT series if SK passed on?

[biomieg]

No I am waiting on my as well

Me too...

[Randall Flagg]

So this Joe Hill fella... Good stuff?

Hypothetical: could he carry on the TDT series if SK passed on?
He could supplement the story.
No need to carry it on, as it's finished.

[Matt]

Oh Guys! Cause all of those wonderful Pics i´´m gonna searching for more Hill-Books.
My Wishlist: Signed Copy of US First Horns and UK Horns also signed. If anybody wants to sell them please pm me!
UK Sellers were preferred because of the cheaper Shipping to Germany!


If you didn't get this solved, make sure to watch our upcoming auctions for the fundraiser :ninja:

[surly]

Looks like the last stop on the tour is tonight.

What has the attendance been like at these events so far? I think HORNS is on the best-seller list, but Joe is still not a household name so I have no idea what to expect -- mob or small gathering of fans.

[Tito_Villa]

At the Nottingham event there were maybe 40 of us so it was just right in my opinion, you will have a great time im sure of it :D

[Resident Chris]

Oh Guys! Cause all of those wonderful Pics i´´m gonna searching for more Hill-Books.
My Wishlist: Signed Copy of US First Horns and UK Horns also signed. If anybody wants to sell them please pm me!
UK Sellers were preferred because of the cheaper Shipping to Germany!


If you didn't get this solved, make sure to watch our upcoming auctions for the fundraiser :ninja:


Ok the UK is mine now. But the US... I wait!!!

[Nerak]

Tom great pics! Pretty girlfriend! Looks like a good time! And MY GOD! That stack of books!! I thought I had a lot! LOL

[Tito_Villa]

Haha thanks, Rebecca is cool but she is my sister :) don't worry we had problems when we went for food that the waiter thought we were together! Yeah i have never bought so many books in one go, but they weren't all for me :( but it was a great night :D

[surly]

I was fortunate enough to make it to the final stop on the tour last night.
Maybe 40 people were there, in truth I thought there would be more, but it was a good showing.
I'm sure everything was pretty well rehearsed at this point in the tour, but Joe still came across as a very genuine guy -- pretty funny too.
He started with a brief intro where he fondly reminisced about his visit to Pittsburgh and the Monroeville Mall. He read from the first two chapters of HORNS and then did a 15 minute Q&A before signing. I can't imagine how tired he must of been, but he was still very accommodating and signed everything I put in front of him (8 items in all) and still took a pic with me.
I got a couple of fun doodles, but just now realized I was so jazzed about meeting him, that I forgot to ask him to date everything...oh well, next time.
Here are some pics:

The library that hosted the event
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/x8x.jpg

Joe reading a "racy" part
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/IMG00023-20100322-1915.jpg

A signed promo
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/PBsmall.jpg

Ghost doodle
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/cgsmall.jpg

Zombie doodle
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/NDsmall.jpg

Me 'n Joe
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/JoeHill005resize.jpg

While he was signing for me, he mentioned that he just completed an 8,000 word short story while he was on the road. He already had a publisher lined up for it, but didn't want to say much more.
In all, a night I'll remember for a long time.

[Tito_Villa]

Haha great story and pictures :D

[Patrick]

Yes, love the story and great photos! Glad someone here made it to Joe's Canadian debut!

[Nerak]

Haha thanks, Rebecca is cool but she is my sister :) don't worry we had problems when we went for food that the waiter thought we were together! Yeah i have never bought so many books in one go, but they weren't all for me :( but it was a great night :D

OOpsie! Well, your sister is very pretty! LOL

And Surly glad you could meet Joe. He really is a wonderful person, it's not an act! Great pics!

[Tito_Villa]

Its ok lol no worries,,, did you manage to get your horns signed too???

[WeDealInLead]

I dragged a friend of mine to the Toronto event. It was pretty cool. Mr. Hill seemed like a genuine, down to Earth kinda guy. He looked very tired too.

I didn't take my camera to the event but I did manage to get 8 books signed. We talked comics a little. He's a fan of Brubaker but has read nothing by Ellis. That broke my heart but he more than made up for it with his drawings/doodles and just being a stand up guy.

[Eric719691]

I just received my two Horns UK 1st/1st that I ordered through Amazon and the books are completely destroyed. I am bummed.

[Tito_Villa]

Wow thats rubbish, was there no packaging?

[jhanic]

Eric, I'm sorry to hear that. I had my UK copy of Just After Sunset get messed up when it was first published and they asked me to return it. I did so and they sent me a fine copy.

John

[Lenny]

I just received my two Horns UK 1st/1st that I ordered through Amazon and the books are completely destroyed. I am bummed.

I quit using amazon when i received my US edition of Horns folded in half. The book was folded completely in half...never seen anything like it before. Told amazon what they could do with their book and packaging. Sorry for your loss.

[Eric719691]

This was the first time I have had a problem with Amazon.UK, I was worried because I also had a shipment from Amazon.DE (the splitter DT comics) that the box was beat up. At least the books from Germany had some packing material to save the books. I have never seen books this badly beaten up, not quite as bad as what Lenny is saying but they both have severe creases through the book, destroyed dust jackets and torn pages.

[Patrick]

I just received my two Horns UK 1st/1st that I ordered through Amazon and the books are completely destroyed. I am bummed.
Aw geez, Eric, that sucks.

[Patrick]

Shameless promotion for THE HAVEN FOUNDATION charity fundraiser:

A set of three Lock & Key comic books all signed by Joe Hill (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/vbay.php?do=item&viewitem=137)

[Brice]

Shhhhhh!

[Patrick]

Oops, sorry, Brice.


For those interested parties who only look at the dtBay auction but not the related discussion thread, I just posted this:


If this thing goes over hundred bucks, I will pay for:

a) If the winner is in the U.S.:
PRIORITY Shipping with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation. Again, on my dime not yours. So you domestic bidders can figure on an additional $10 to $15 of value.

b) If the winner is not in the U.S.:
I have no idea anymore what it costs to ship from the U.S, except that at some point it got expensive as heck. I'll pay for the shipping.

Of course, this set will be shipped in a box not an envelope.

[Eric719691]

I just received my two Horns UK 1st/1st that I ordered through Amazon and the books are completely destroyed. I am bummed.

I sent an email to customer service yesterday and received this resonse.
Dear Customer

"Thank you for contacting Amazon.co.uk.

First of all, please allow me to apologise for the issue you have experienced with this item.

I have placed a new order #XXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXX for "Horns", and it will be dispatched at no additional charge as soon as possible to the same address.

On the date of dispatch, we will notify you by e-mail at the time the order is sent out to confirm the date, contents and method of delivery."

Got confirmation today that they have already sent the books. Just hope that they are packed better this time.

Eric

[Patrick]

That sounds promising, Eric. Good luck!

[Brice]

Of course I was joking about you being quiet about it. I was just outbid though. <_<

...by me. :D
Oops, sorry, Brice.


For those interested parties who only look at the dtBay auction but not the related discussion thread, I just posted this:


If this thing goes over hundred bucks, I will pay for:

a) If the winner is in the U.S.:
PRIORITY Shipping with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation. Again, on my dime not yours. So you domestic bidders can figure on an additional $10 to $15 of value.

b) If the winner is not in the U.S.:
I have no idea anymore what it costs to ship from the U.S, except that at some point it got expensive as heck. I'll pay for the shipping.

Of course, this set will be shipped in a box not an envelope.

[Pasiuk57]

Read Horns--gotta say I really enjoyed it-great read!

[Stockerlone]

Hi,

here are new pics from my collection inkl. some pics from Joe Hill´s German Book Blind - HSB signed on his 07 Germany promo tour.


fotos.web.de/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends

[Randall Flagg]

Welcome.

[Patrick]

Brice, you crack me up!

Interesting stuff, Stockerlone. Thanks for sharing.

[Patrick]

Shameless promotion for THE HAVEN FOUNDATION charity fundraiser:

A set of three Lock & Key comic books all signed by Joe Hill (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/vbay.php?do=item&viewitem=137)


For those interested parties who only look at the dtBay auction but not the related discussion thread, I just posted this:


If this thing goes over hundred bucks, I will pay for:

a) If the winner is in the U.S.:
PRIORITY Shipping with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation. Again, on my dime not yours. So you domestic bidders can figure on an additional $10 to $15 of value.

b) If the winner is not in the U.S.:
I have no idea anymore what it costs to ship from the U.S, except that at some point it got expensive as heck. I'll pay for the shipping.

Of course, this set will be shipped in a box not an envelope.

OK, this is my last (relevant) comment on this auction, again quoted here for those who watch the auctions, but don't read the related auction thread:


The "Specially Bound" First Edition Hardcover of HORNS is limited to 1180 copies.

Just for fun, I've decided to send the winner of this auction the book in the pictures below.
(As you can see, the cover has a slight ding in front lower right corner.)

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSpecialBound1-Donation.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSpecialBound2-Donation.jpg

Less than two days remaining. Good luck, everyone, and thanks for supporting THE HAVEN FOUNDATION!

[Tito_Villa]

Very cool of you Patrick!

[Randall Flagg]

Awesome. Someone is going to win some valuable things.:rock:

[Nerak]

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSpecialBound1-Donation.jpg



Dammit...I never found one of those...but I don't need comics...did anyone else get an extra one?

[Patrick]

Karen, in one of the other threads, there is a recent discussion that you can buy one from VJ Books.

[demorgan]

Confirmed. VJ books does have it. Contacted 2 days ago..ordered one last night.

[herbertwest]

Joe did organise an international give away recently on his twitter, but i dont have any news since then...

[Nerak]

I missed that...but I don't check Twitter every day

[herbertwest]

I think that he posted that about 2 weeks ago, and it was finishing at the end of the month.

[Tito_Villa]

I had the postman wake me up this morning and i had a little parcel delivered :) and i was happy to find it was the traycased copy of Horns! But unfortunately the packaking was basically the same as the Waterstones but with a pathetic bit of bubble wrap around the traycase so it has got a bang to one of the corners!!! Im not very happy with this after spending so much on a book and will be sending an email to PS Publising in a min grrrrrrrrrrrrr

Anyway here are pics ...
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo1126.jpg

Here is the bang to the corner :(
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo1128.jpg

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo1133.jpg

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo1136.jpg

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/Photo1137.jpg

[herbertwest]

Looks nice though!

[ELazansky]

After seeing the traycased book, I decided to order the slipcased version. I really like the signature page and the way it looks. $120.00 for a s/l seems to be a good price. I finished reading Horns last night and I thought it was great.

[shnnrc01]

looks really nice

[biomieg]

Congratulations! And does this mean that I can expect my slipcased copy to show up anytime soon? I hope so! :)

[Patrick]

Looks like a quality edition! Bummer about that traycase corner.

Looks like the book is fine though, so I hope PS sends you a new traycase.

Can't wait for mine to arrive!

[Randall Flagg]

Peter from PS said the traycase editions are shipping now (obviously), and the slipcased books are to ship April 12th.

[biomieg]

Peter from PS said the traycase editions are shipping now (obviously), and the slipcased books are to ship April 12th.

Thanks for the heads up, Jerome!

[demorgan]

Tito...keep us updated. I would like to know how PS will deal with traycases that are dinged or damaged.

[Tito_Villa]

Tito...keep us updated. I would like to know how PS will deal with traycases that are dinged or damaged.

I will do, i don't think they will get back to me untill tuesday at the earliest with the bank holidays in the U.K at the moment! Its a real shame because it a great looking book.

[Lenny]

Beautiful book Tito :drool: I'm worried now about the condition my S/L will be in when it arrives.

[Tito_Villa]

It truely is, also im waiting to finish my re-read of Horns and then i may go searching for the extra 2 chapters that are only in the limited editions!

[Tito_Villa]

An update on the Traycase, PS Pub have asked me to send it back so they can send me a free replacement and also "a little extra something for the inconvenience" :)

[Patrick]

:thumbsup:

[Lenny]

An update on the Traycase, PS Pub have asked me to send it back so they can send me a free replacement and also "a little extra something for the inconvenience" :)

That's great news Tito! Glad to see them taking care of their customers. :thumbsup:

[demorgan]

Good news.

[demorgan]

Expensive to send back to them from the states...if anyone has to do that.

[Patrick]

A true story (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?p=500958#post500958).

[Nerak]

Patrick with selective memory! Just like most guys!

[Airtraffic]

that Traycased version is pretty cool.

[ELazansky]

Got an email from PS today that my S/L Horns has been shipped. Hopefully everyone will get theirs soon as well.

[Tito_Villa]

Yeah i just got mine from the slipcased version!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Got an email from PS today that my S/L Horns has been shipped. Hopefully everyone will get theirs soon as well.

I got mine in today :thumbsup:

However, I think Peter hired packers from WaterStones to ship the book. I'm working with Peter right now to get my case replaced as well. The case is a very soft material and is acceptable to every pressure, ding & drop.

Another word of warning to everyone that purchased the tray cased version. DO NOT pull the ribbon to get the book out. The ribbon is glued to the inside of the traycase lining only and will RIP the ribbon and lining out.

For the record, I never pull ribbons to get books out, I simply place my hand on the book and turn the tray over to let the book carefully come out. My ribbon was actually ripped out and laying in the bottom of the tray before they even shipped the book.

Peter's a great guy and I'm sure this will all be taken care of.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Patrick]

Hoo boy. Thanks for the heads up about the packing, guys. I'm looking forward to receiving the book, but am not looking forward to dealing with traycase problems caused by poor packing.

Ralph, is he having you mail back the damaged traycase or do photos suffice to prove damage?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Hoo boy. Thanks for the heads up about the packing, guys. I'm looking forward to receiving the book, but am not looking forward to dealing with traycase problems caused by poor packing.

Ralph, is he having you mail back the damaged traycase or do photos suffice to prove damage?

Not sure yet. Waiting on what he wants me to do. I've offered pictures and to mail it back (the case of course).

I have a feeling with shipping cost, he will probably just send another case.

Ralph

[Patrick]

Hoo boy. Thanks for the heads up about the packing, guys. I'm looking forward to receiving the book, but am not looking forward to dealing with traycase problems caused by poor packing.

Ralph, is he having you mail back the damaged traycase or do photos suffice to prove damage?

Not sure yet. Waiting on what he wants me to do. I've offered pictures and to mail it back (the case of course).

I have a feeling with shipping cost, he will probably just send another case.

Ralph
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Overseas shipping cost for a defective traycase just sounds like throwing good money after bad.

I have not received any email about my book having shipped. Should I be concerned or does the package just show up at your door without warning?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Hoo boy. Thanks for the heads up about the packing, guys. I'm looking forward to receiving the book, but am not looking forward to dealing with traycase problems caused by poor packing.

Ralph, is he having you mail back the damaged traycase or do photos suffice to prove damage?

Not sure yet. Waiting on what he wants me to do. I've offered pictures and to mail it back (the case of course).

I have a feeling with shipping cost, he will probably just send another case.

Ralph
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Overseas shipping cost for a defective traycase just sounds like throwing good money after bad.

I have not received any email about my book having shipped. Should I be concerned or does the package just show up at your door without warning?

Just showed up.

On a side note: Vincent did a nice job with the jacket and artwork inside :cool: You will be happy Patrick.

Ralph

[Patrick]

Thanks.

I'm sure I will. Vincent's artwork rocks.



Edit:

Still in the office so I just called my wife. No packages arrived today. :(

[demorgan]

hmmm...

[biomieg]

Sorry to hear about the traycases guys! Me, I'm waiting for my slipcased edition. I did not receive an email (yet). But who knows... maybe I'll find a surprise when I arrive home :)

[Randall Flagg]

In the Collections section Patrick asked for a photo of the S/L Locke & Key DJ and book cover.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0354.jpg

[Lenny]

In the Collections section Patrick asked for a photo of the S/L Locke & Key DJ and book cover.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0354.jpg

I love my copy of this one.

I am now eagerly awaiting the S/L of Head Games. Has anyone who also ordered it heard any news on when it is supposed to ship?

[Patrick]

Thanks for posting those photos, Jerome. :couple: I didn't realize that the book itself (under the dustjacket) was different than Sub. Press' trade edition.

For comparison purposes on the same page, here are photos of the Trade Edition by Subterranean Press of Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft. It has no dustjacket as those were reserved for the more expensive S/L editions.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Comics/Hill-LKWelcome1-SubPress.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Comics/Hill-LKWelcome2-SubPress.jpg

[Patrick]

My wife just emailed me that my S/L of HORNS has arrived at home. She said it came in a box that was really tight, i.e. too small. But she opened the box and ... it arrived in perfect condition. :nana:

I can't wait to get home tonight.

[Tito_Villa]

Is that the traycased or slipcased version Patrick?

[Ricky]

But she opened the box and ... it arrived in perfect condition.

You let her open the box? :scared:

Anyone here knows that if they open my boxes, they're dead.

[F1racefan]

Just got my traycased Horns S/L. The box was mashed pretty good, but the traycase and book are perfect!!!:excited:

[Lenny]

In the Collections section Patrick asked for a photo of the S/L Locke & Key DJ and book cover.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0354.jpg

Sorry Patrick I just saw your question in my collection. Thank you Jerome for answering his question.

[Patrick]

Is that the traycased or slipcased version Patrick?Tom, the one that I posted is the limited trade edition (or whatever they're calling it) by Subterranean Press. It has no limitation page, but Joe inscribed my copy when I saw him last month.

Lenny, no worries!



But she opened the box and ... it arrived in perfect condition.

You let her open the box? :scared:

Anyone here knows that if they open my boxes, they're dead.
Yeah. This is the first time my wife has ever opened a book shipment box. But I've been going on and on about how much I've been looking forward to receiving this and sharing my concerns about smashed traycase corners, etc. that she went ahead and opened it.

She told me she washed her hands before opening it and then carefully put the package all back together and away from the kids' grubby paws. It was all very cute actually.

Also my wife sent me this teaser photo from her cellphone:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL-01.jpg

[turtlex]

Also my wife sent me this teaser photo from her cellphone:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL-01.jpg

Heck... that's better than sexting. :lol:

[Brice]

:lol:

[Nerak]

pretty!!! I hate being broke

[Patrick]

Also my wife sent me this teaser photo from her cellphone:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL-01.jpg

Heck... that's better than sexting. :lol:
:lol: When you're a collector, the heart wants what the heart wants.


By the way, if you're interested, I posted more photos of this edition in my Collection thread right here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?p=501759#post501759).

[Tito_Villa]

Kudos to PS Publishing as my new traycase was waiting for me when i got back from work today :) and there was a free copy of the trade hardcover of Postscripts #10 that has Joe's Thumbprint in :D

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

Doesn't PS #10 also have King's Graduation Afternoon story?

John

[Gris]

:thumbsup:

Doesn't PS #10 also have King's Graduation Afternoon story?

John

yes, it does

[Nerak]

Kudos to PS Publishing as my new traycase was waiting for me when i got back from work today :) and there was a free copy of the trade hardcover of Postscripts #10 that has Joe's Thumbprint in :D

NICE!

[Patrick]

That's a sweet "extra," Tom. PS Pub is a class act.

[Lenny]

After a 2 weeks of reading about Cemetery Dance its nice to hear a good story about a publisher. Congrats Tito.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Unfortunately not all PS stories are ending like Tito's.

I can get a replacement case but I have to send the case back. :arg: The Post will be $32 to send it back across the pond. After sharing with PS my disappointment of having to pay the fee to get it back to them. It was made clear, if I want a replacement, I must send the case back.

I'm almost of the opinion it's not worth sending it back. Now what I have in the book just went up $32 but if I don't send it back the value of the book just went down.

OK.....opinions anyone? Send it back and hope the value goes up to cover my cost or keep the damaged case?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Rahfa]

Keep it...this is the exact same issue Bob went through with his Waterstone UtD...and it's nothing but a bunch of aggravating hoops to jump through.

Yes, the book's worth a little less - probably about $32 less. So I bet it's a wash. I would not go through the hassle...but I would probably send them a final email expressing your aggravation and desire that they learn how to pack.

In PS's defense, they probably want the case back so they can get some reimbursement from their shipping company...but who knows. Sounds kind of pointless to me, so I'd like to think there's a legit reason.

[demorgan]

I would send it back...and also ask for some type of compensation for the extra bullshit...and i would post it on Joe's site to make sure that he and everyone there was aware of this extra hurdle that people over in the states has to go through because of PS mistake...thats what i would do. Man, If my case is messed up...i would stir some shit up because it isnt your fault that the case is messed up...its partially theirs because of the materials used to pack the book...you didnt pay $280 for chance that you would get a book without dints...u paid for a undamaged book. I think thats bullshit.

[demorgan]

Matter of fact...i might go mention it at Joe's site now.

[Ari_Racing]

I wouldn't crucify a publisher without giving the chance to answer first. I'm pretty sure PS Publishing is taking a propper care of the shippings now that two complains (at least that's how many we do know about. There might be more) have been received.

JMO

[demorgan]

At this moment, The news is that PS is making people pay to ship the traycase back...I hope that PS does something other than make people pay more for a book that they rightfully deserve undamaged...Until news comes around that they are doing something to rectify the problem..then it stands as is.

as of right now, PS response is to make people send the traycase back.

which for people in the US costs $32....if it was $5-10, I doubt that it would be a problem.

I do hope that PS will present a solution to this problem that will satisfy their US customers that recieved damage goods.

[Cloysterpete]

Surely they reimburse the shipping costs right?

[Tito_Villa]

Surely they reimburse the shipping costs right?

They never mentioned that with mine!

[demorgan]

How much is the shipping if you live in the UK?...

[Tito_Villa]

It was around £2.50 i think, can't really remember though ... but i did get the extra book so im pretty happy over all!

[Randall Flagg]

I know shipping from the US to the Uk is expensive, but an empty traycase should not cost $32 to ship. Perhaps $20.
Have you confirmed the cost?
A 3lb. package sent First Class would be $24.52. If you can pack it at 2lbs it's $17.64.
Still money, but less than $32.

[Nerak]

When I have had to deal with damaged slip cases I just have the customer takes pics of the damage and keep them and I send the pics to the shipping company and send the customer a new case. It's not worth it to have the customer send a damaged case back...what am I going to do with it?!?!

[Dolan]

Has anyone gotten their "Head Games" S/L yet? I have the tracking but there has been no update for a few days...

[Lenny]

Has anyone gotten their "Head Games" S/L yet? I have the tracking but there has been no update for a few days...

I haven't heard or seen anything about the book in weeks and that was an email from Sub saying they are waiting on Joe's tour to end so he could sign the sheets.

What have you heard about it? Between waiting on this one and Horns I am :pullhair:

[Dolan]

Has anyone gotten their "Head Games" S/L yet? I have the tracking but there has been no update for a few days...

I haven't heard or seen anything about the book in weeks and that was an email from Sub saying they are waiting on Joe's tour to end so he could sign the sheets.

What have you heard about it? Between waiting on this one and Horns I am :pullhair:

I got an email from Sub Press with email tracking that was mailed from PA on April 4th. It's now April 9th and there has been no change to the tracking since the day it was shipped (and I am only in NYC so I should have it by now...). I can only imagine that it's "Head Games" - otherwise I have a surprise coming from Sub Press that I don't remember buying...!

[wizardsrainbow]

I got my S/L Horns yesterday afternoon, #164 if I remember correctly. I feared the worst when I saw the packaging (shoddy), but I lucked out with no damage.

[Lenny]

:arg: I haven't recieved an email from Sub or PS about anything :arg:
Maybe I'll get home and they will both be there just waiting on me...it could happen :|

[demorgan]

Since im on the fence about the dinged traycase....im asking people their opinions. Would you ask for another traycase or not???....

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn95/demorganakamark/hornstraydamage-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn95/demorganakamark/JOE%20HILL-SAN%20FRAN/P1040245-1.jpg

[Ricky]

Since im on the fence about the dinged traycase....im asking people their opinions. Would you ask for another traycase or not???....

If it won't end up costing you to receive another/send this one back, than yes, I'd definitely ask for another one.

[Nerak]

Hell yeah I would want another one!!!

[Dolan]

Personally, I wouldn't. Too much drama...

[Pasiuk57]

Got my Traycased edition today #62. Small ding on it. Received an email from PS Publishing. The slipcases will start shipping next week. They just got the slipcases in.
The book arrived in perfect condition however!!

[CurtSeattle]

Hi everyone on the Joe Hill Thread! I finally caved and am grabbing up Joe Hill stuff with my Stephen King obsession that I have discovered. Always read his books, just didn't collect them until recently.... :)

I think I got a really good deal on this item, but feel free to let me know if I screwed up (it would be the norm for me to overpay...Grrrr!!!).

I did a search on the web and couldn't find it for less, so I pulled the trigger.

I paid $450 for the 20TH CENTURY GHOSTS limited edition? The one with only 200 produced! That's a good deal right?

Thanks for your input!!!
Curt

[Randall Flagg]

Not a good deal.

[Tito_Villa]

Not a good deal.

How much do you reckon they are worth?

[CurtSeattle]

Well, I quit drinking a couple of months ago b/c I was partying too much and that has saved me thousands I'm sure. hahaha!

I guess I will have to chalk this up as I stayed home last night (friday night) when my buddies all tried to get me and my girl to go clubbing with them and I easily would have spent $300 if I had said yes.

How's that for specious logic? hahaha! sigh.....

Patience, you must find, young one <---my bad yoda impression voice

[Randall Flagg]

Not a good deal.

How much do you reckon they are worth?
<$450.
I'll sell you mine right now for $445 + $15 S&H.

[CurtSeattle]

Okay, let the beating begin....how much is the Gunpowder limited to 200 copies worth? I'm afraid to tell you what I paid now....sigh.....

[ELazansky]

I've seen the s/l slipcased Gunpowder going for 150-200 bucks, and I think that is way to high for just a chapbook. I've been picking up Joe Hill stuff whenever I can, but some of the prices for his books seem to be offered at astronomical prices. I buy his work because I enjoy it, but I don't know if 15-20 years from now there will be a Joe Hill market like there is for SK. Only time will tell...

Eric

[demorgan]

As long as Joe keeps putting out quality work.....i think that investing in him will pay off. WHo else is taking over the reigns lately?

[demorgan]

I bid about 320 for the same book(20th century ghosts)......

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Damaged Horns Traycase Update:

In defense of PS Publishing, they thought I lived in the UK. We are working out the details now for getting a new case sent. I'll keep everyone posted of the outcome as the story continues.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[CurtSeattle]

I put my top bid at $475 and it was around $318 I think before my bid. Was hoping to get it for a lot less, but my browser crashed and I had to scramble to get back in and get my bid in and figured I'd only get one shot (that's what happens when you wait until the end to bid I guess).

I'm still happy with the purchase though! Just have to sit on it for 50 years and I will be able to turn a profit when I sell it on my deathbad. Easy as pie!

[demorgan]

Damaged Horns Traycase Update:

In defense of PS Publishing, they thought I lived in the UK. We are working out the details now for getting a new case sent. I'll keep everyone posted of the outcome as the story continues.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA
Good. I just sent an email asking why they are having people in the US send their traycase back.LOL

[ELazansky]

Got my Traycased edition today #62. Small ding on it. Received an email from PS Publishing. The slipcases will start shipping next week. They just got the slipcases in.
The book arrived in perfect condition however!!

I got an email on Tuesday the 4th stating that my slipcased edition was shipped. Interesting....

[demorgan]

from the PS publishing own site:
Returns Policy

If your order arrives damaged, please return it to us (we will issue a refund for the cost of postage), including the packaging in which it arrived if possible. A replacement item will be offered, and in the event that such an item is no longer available, a full refund will be given (including the cost of returning the item to us).

If your order arrives and you are, for any other reason, dissatisfied with the items included, please contact PS Publishing as soon as possible so we can discuss the best way to resolve the situation to everyone's satisfaction.

[biomieg]

Curt, your collection must be growing exponentially! You clearly got 'the bug' :) Personally, I would first make an inventory of the books I want to purchase, then take some time to investigate what the market values are (using eBays 'completed listings' option, The Collector's website, and asking for advice here before buying). I would also try to get a feel for how often a certain book comes up for sale. This will all help you decide whether or not to bid, and how much your max bid should be. Also, save yourself the trouble of bidding manually - use a sniping tool.

... just my two cents... :)

[demorgan]

sniping tool..sorry to intrude on the conversation...if i may ask what people here prefer when bidding on ebay. Myself, im just using the ol wait and see method..gets kinda dull and tiring...so, if anyone would like to suggest something to take my ebay blues away..im all for it.

[biomieg]

sniping tool..sorry to intrude on the conversation...if i may ask what people here prefer when bidding on ebay. Myself, im just using the ol wait and see method..gets kinda dull and tiring...so, if anyone would like to suggest something to take my ebay blues away..im all for it.

Bottom line: using a sniping tool increases the chance of you obtaining an item for a good price (no getting caught up in bidding wars) - simply decide what the max amount is that you wish to pay and you're always good (either because you win an item for a good price, or because you didn't win but didn't overpay either).

And of course, you don't need to sit at your computer and wait. This is a huge plus for me, as I live in Europe and get most of my stuff from the US - US listings often end way after midnight in my timezone.

I use Auctionsniper; they charge you a small amount for each item you win but in my case (because I don't buy the really high-end stuff) it's usually no more than a couple of $ every few months. Check out www.auctionsniper.com.

[biomieg]

Back on topic: I've almost finished Horns and I really, really like it!!!

[Tito_Villa]

biomieg
Back on topic: I've almost finished Horns and I really, really like it!!!

Check this thread out ... http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=10285 i would love to know what you think of it!


Randall Flagg

Tito_Villa

Randall Flagg
Not a good deal.
How much do you reckon they are worth?
<$450.
I'll sell you mine right now for $445 + $15 S&H.

Thanks for the offer but thats way too much for me to spend at the moment!

[dyetye]

sweet...thanks for the spoiler warning:doh:

[demorgan]

UPDATE: heard from PS Pub(mike)....since im in the US...they are going to send me a traycase ASAP and told me not to worry about sending the damaged traycase back to them......PS JUST HIT A HOMERUN in my book. THats the way you treat your customers. KUDOS to PS.

[Dolan]

Soooooo I just got an update that the book from Sub Press is in Jersey City (10 miles away) and should be here today!

Did anyone else order the Head Games book? That's the only thing I can imagine it could be! Anyone get theirs yet? I should be getting #110 so.... :excited:

[demorgan]

Wife is reading HORNS at this moment(not exactly at this moment..shes alseep)..Myself, I can only read a little at a time until im done doing other things..She is loving the flashbacks to when Ig was a young man...tells me that she sees JOE as Ig and that some of the scenes are just a delight.......this is from a woman who wouldnt even consider picking up a horror book before she met Joe at the LA festival of books at UCLA...I remember getting the pics from that day that she had joe sign some books for me( i was actually in MO at the time in school...that particular weekend...a van halen concert). Its always a good combination when the author is gifted as well as a nice human/alien being.

[Lenny]

Soooooo I just got an update that the book from Sub Press is in Jersey City (10 miles away) and should be here today!

Did anyone else order the Head Games book? That's the only thing I can imagine it could be! Anyone get theirs yet? I should be getting #110 so.... :excited:

I ordered Head Games but I have not received the book or even an email saying it has shipped. I guess I need to contact them to find out what is going on.

***UPDATE***
Just received this e-mail from Bill at Sub Press

Hi.

We're just waiting for Joe Hill to return the signature pages, which should be soon, and then the book heads to the printer.

Best,

Bill

I wonder how yours has already shipped and mine is still waiting on Joe to sign???

[Dolan]

Soooooo I just got an update that the book from Sub Press is in Jersey City (10 miles away) and should be here today!

Did anyone else order the Head Games book? That's the only thing I can imagine it could be! Anyone get theirs yet? I should be getting #110 so.... :excited:

I ordered Head Games but I have not received the book or even an email saying it has shipped. I guess I need to contact them to find out what is going on.

***UPDATE***
Just received this e-mail from Bill at Sub Press

Hi.

We're just waiting for Joe Hill to return the signature pages, which should be soon, and then the book heads to the printer.

Best,

Bill

I wonder how yours has already shipped and mine is still waiting on Joe to sign???

Well now I am really confused. There is no way that they bound and printed just some books and shipped those out without doing all of them.

However, I haven't purchased anything else from Sub Press. I ordered the numbered edition. Is that the one you ordered as well?

Guess we'll see today when the box comes (or should come)!

[Lenny]

Yup I ordered the number edition as well. I doubt the book you are getting today is Head Games. The good news however is that it sounds like you are receiving a book today :thumbsup: That is always a good thing,

[willie3]

Possibly "The New Dead".
Recived my s/l copy Friday.

[Dolan]

Possibly "The New Dead".
Recived my s/l copy Friday.

Well would you look at that... that's EXACTLY what it is! And I totally forgot about it! Gosh I'm only 28 and my mind is gone!

[Eric719691]

Possibly "The New Dead".
Recived my s/l copy Friday.

Well would you look at that... that's EXACTLY what it is! And I totally forgot about it! Gosh I'm only 28 and my mind is gone!

I know that this is not related to the topic, but what was the issue price for "The New Dead"?

Thanks,
Eric

[Pasiuk57]

I received my Horns slipcased today. I already received the traycased edition. The slipcased arrived in great shape!!

[Dolan]

Possibly "The New Dead".
Recived my s/l copy Friday.

Well would you look at that... that's EXACTLY what it is! And I totally forgot about it! Gosh I'm only 28 and my mind is gone!

I know that this is not related to the topic, but what was the issue price for "The New Dead"?

Thanks,
Eric

250 numbered copies @ $110 each. Here is the link to the site: http://goo.gl/UWTb

[Eric719691]

Possibly "The New Dead".
Recived my s/l copy Friday.

Well would you look at that... that's EXACTLY what it is! And I totally forgot about it! Gosh I'm only 28 and my mind is gone!

I know that this is not related to the topic, but what was the issue price for "The New Dead"?

Thanks,
Eric

250 numbered copies @ $110 each. Here is the link to the site: http://goo.gl/UWTb

Thanks. I had already visited the site and was just wondering how much over the issue price I paid for mine. I bought the one on ebay for $165.00 so I am happy with what I paid.

[Tito_Villa]

I would love a copy of that book :(

[texgunslinger]

I haven't gotten either state yet. I wonder if shipping is going from East to West or vice versa? I'm in the middle.

Oh well. Maybe today's the day.

[Dolan]

Patrick - could we add this to the limited editions post on the first page of this thread?

"The New Dead" 250 numbered copies @ $110 each. Here is the link to the site: http://goo.gl/UWTb[/QUOTE]

[Patrick]

I've been largely off the board the past few days...


Hi everyone on the Joe Hill Thread! I finally caved and am grabbing up Joe Hill stuff with my Stephen King obsession that I have discovered. Always read his books, just didn't collect them until recently.... :)

I think I got a really good deal on this item, but feel free to let me know if I screwed up (it would be the norm for me to overpay...Grrrr!!!).

I did a search on the web and couldn't find it for less, so I pulled the trigger.

I paid $450 for the 20TH CENTURY GHOSTS limited edition? The one with only 200 produced! That's a good deal right?

Thanks for your input!!!
Curt
Curt, I was bidding on that auction as well. It is a book that I would very much like to add to my collection. I don't recall my top bid but I bowed out somewhere around $325 or so. With the proliferation of other Joe Hill signed (limited and trade) editions out there, this book is too high priced in my opinion. While the limitation number is low which drives up price, I'm guessing that a lot of copies are held by speculators rather than fans (not that those are mutually exclusive) who are looking for a huge payout.

Purely from the perspective of a Joe Hill fan though, I'm still jealous! :P


Curt, your collection must be growing exponentially! You clearly got 'the bug' :) Personally, I would first make an inventory of the books I want to purchase, then take some time to investigate what the market values are (using eBays 'completed listings' option, The Collector's website, and asking for advice here before buying). I would also try to get a feel for how often a certain book comes up for sale. This will all help you decide whether or not to bid, and how much your max bid should be. Also, save yourself the trouble of bidding manually - use a sniping tool.

... just my two cents... :)
I could not agree more (the part I bolded).

Personally I've never gotten around to using a snipe tool.



Possibly "The New Dead".
Recived my s/l copy Friday.

Well would you look at that... that's EXACTLY what it is! And I totally forgot about it! Gosh I'm only 28 and my mind is gone!

Kenny, your mind is gone? Read this (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?p=500958#post500958).






Possibly "The New Dead".
Recived my s/l copy Friday.

Well would you look at that... that's EXACTLY what it is! And I totally forgot about it! Gosh I'm only 28 and my mind is gone!

I know that this is not related to the topic, but what was the issue price for "The New Dead"?

Thanks,
Eric

250 numbered copies @ $110 each. Here is the link to the site: http://goo.gl/UWTb

Thanks. I had already visited the site and was just wondering how much over the issue price I paid for mine. I bought the one on ebay for $165.00 so I am happy with what I paid.
Back in mid-June 2009, Sub. Press offered it at presale for $100, as discussed back then in this thread. However the official price printed on the inside flap is $125. I would be happy with your $165 buy price.


Patrick - could we add this to the limited editions post on the first page of this thread?

"The New Dead" 250 numbered copies @ $110 each. Here is the link to the site: http://goo.gl/UWTb
Good point. I edited and added it. I used the $125 price on the flap, what do you think?

[Dolan]

*humm thought I replied to this.

Yes! The issue price is worth listing. I actually got my copy today. The address was off by 1 number and there was a bit of a debacle but I figured it out. #163.

Also - can someone tell me about this "Grave Tales?" Those are the only 2 in my Joe Hill collection that I am missing (and a lettered Voluntary Committal) but I seem to know nothing about them. Anyone have photos?

[Patrick]

Glad you got your book, Kenny.


...
Also - can someone tell me about this "Grave Tales?" Those are the only 2 in my Joe Hill collection that I am missing (and a lettered Voluntary Committal) but I seem to know nothing about them. Anyone have photos?

Check this link (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/CTGY/COMICS), Issues #6 and #7 feature Joe Hill.

Issue #6 has been released in paper form.
Issue #7 has not yet been released ("forthcoming").

I do not know whether either hardcover signed limited edition has been released.

[Dolan]

Oh. Cemetary Dance. Enough said.

Thanks ;-)

[CurtSeattle]

What is The Saved signed and limited #61 out of 200 HB worth in your expert opinions? PS Publishing 2007 copyright date I think.

I paid $100...is that a good deal? thx

[Dolan]

What is The Saved signed and limited #61 out of 200 HB worth in your expert opinions? PS Publishing 2007 copyright date I think.

I paid $100...is that a good deal? thx

Yes. That's about how much I would pay.

[demorgan]

What is The Saved signed and limited #61 out of 200 HB worth in your expert opinions? PS Publishing 2007 copyright date I think.

I paid $100...is that a good deal? thx
THis is my own opinion...
I think that Joe's stuff on ebay at the moment is running a little high.
Recently, Ive found a couple of good deals at ABE and Biblio.

[Dolan]

What is The Saved signed and limited #61 out of 200 HB worth in your expert opinions? PS Publishing 2007 copyright date I think.

I paid $100...is that a good deal? thx
THis is my own opinion...
I think that Joe's stuff on ebay at the moment is running a little high.
Recently, Ive found a couple of good deals at ABE and Biblio.

Personally I believe that it's coming off the heels of the publication of "Horns." When that dies down, the prices will drop back down.

[biomieg]

Curt! You seem to be getting at least one new book every day! :) looking forward to see pics of your collection. But dude, all I see you do is ask us if you paid a good price after getting a book. Why not ask first and save yourself some money? :)

[Gris]

Does anyone have an extra copy of the UK version of Horns, 20th Century Ghost, or Heart Shaped Box they'd be willing to sell? Extra SIGNED copy is even better :D

[ELazansky]

the "Special Bound" horns is a regular Trade HC with a sig sheet tipped in. There are 1180 copies sold as 118 cartons of 10 books.

Should this be added to the list at the beginning of the thread? Although it technically isn't a s/l edition, it is limited somewhat and different from a regular flatsigned first edition.

[Dolan]

the "Special Bound" horns is a regular Trade HC with a sig sheet tipped in. There are 1180 copies sold as 118 cartons of 10 books.

Should this be added to the list at the beginning of the thread? Although it technically isn't a s/l edition, it is limited somewhat and different from a regular flatsigned first edition.

Hummm... that's a very good question. I don't know how I feel about it but it does say "special bound" edition so perhaps it does belong on the list. I say yes.

[Gris]

the "Special Bound" horns is a regular Trade HC with a sig sheet tipped in. There are 1180 copies sold as 118 cartons of 10 books.

Should this be added to the list at the beginning of the thread? Although it technically isn't a s/l edition, it is limited somewhat and different from a regular flatsigned first edition.

Hummm... that's a very good question. I don't know how I feel about it but it does say "special bound" edition so perhaps it does belong on the list. I say yes.

The ISBN and DJ are the same though. Would that cause a problem listing it as a separate edition? I think that it should probably be listed.

[Dolan]

the "Special Bound" horns is a regular Trade HC with a sig sheet tipped in. There are 1180 copies sold as 118 cartons of 10 books.

Should this be added to the list at the beginning of the thread? Although it technically isn't a s/l edition, it is limited somewhat and different from a regular flatsigned first edition.

Hummm... that's a very good question. I don't know how I feel about it but it does say "special bound" edition so perhaps it does belong on the list. I say yes.

The ISBN and DJ are the same though. Would that cause a problem listing it as a separate edition? I think that it should probably be listed.

I don't think that should matter. It's another edition and now that I think about it, it should be listed just to make other collectors aware that it's out there.

[Randall Flagg]

Patrick's (with everyone's input) decision.
I don't know that we have two or three confirmations of the print run.
My opinion is list it, with an asterisk notation.

[demorgan]

What is The Saved signed and limited #61 out of 200 HB worth in your expert opinions? PS Publishing 2007 copyright date I think.

I paid $100...is that a good deal? thx
THis is my own opinion...
I think that Joe's stuff on ebay at the moment is running a little high.
Recently, Ive found a couple of good deals at ABE and Biblio.

Personally I believe that it's coming off the heels of the publication of "Horns." When that dies down, the prices will drop back down.
Thats true.

[Rahfa]

What is The Saved signed and limited #61 out of 200 HB worth in your expert opinions? PS Publishing 2007 copyright date I think.

I paid $100...is that a good deal? thx

Curt, you should ask if it WOULD be a good deal....as opposed to asking after you've spent the money...haha...

[CurtSeattle]

I know, huh?! hahaha! I need help. hahaha!

I feel like I have to jump on it b/c it will most certainly be gone if I wait even one minute! doh!

I'm just missing the 1st/1st Salem's lot (thought I got a signed BCE which is cool!) and it looks like I'm still missing the Rage 1st/1st and then I have a complete set of 1st/1st...at least I think I do. Lots of cool limited stuff and pretty much all of Joe Hills stuff too.

sigh..I hate to admit it, but I also now have signed with comments, Locke and Key 1 and 2 in HB form with the flyer from event where Joe signed them and also one of the "keys" #6/500 with the pouch and signature card. I mean...it was another whole day and I hadn't added more expenses to my credit card yet.

Oh...and David..I will mail the check for the Salem's Lot prints tomorrow. Can't wait to add those to my Centipede Press Salem's lot....woot!

I wash windows and mow lawns if you live in Seattle. I need money. :(

[jon10g]

I have just received the slipcased PS version of Horns. Can anyone tell me what the special extra was received with the traycased edition?


Also, in the bonus material Joe says he writes about The Fear Tree at length elsewhere. Does anyone know where he wrote this?

Thanks

[Patrick]

Regarding the discussion about adding the Specially Bound Signed First Edition of HORNS to the list of officially signed books:

Fine by me!

EDIT: Added entry to first post.

Curt, only because you asked:

I think that in general you could be saving money if you were a little more patient. But I understand the obsession and it's your dough, so have fun! I'm enjoying hearing about your quickly growing collection.

[ELazansky]

Curt -

I agree with Patrick about being patient. I myself have only been collecting for about 6 months. I have a list of books (based on all of the wonderful reading to be found here in the Corner) that I would like to acquire, and I've been getting them one at a time. I look at closed auctions and various online retailers to see what the price range is. I've had to let some books go for now since I can't afford to buy everything at once (my wife and kids have to come first). But I'm sure my opportunity for those missed books will come around again. Slow and steady wins the race. Besides, if I buy them all now, I won't have anything to look forward to. Just my two cents.

-Eric

[Eric719691]

I have just received the slipcased PS version of Horns. Can anyone tell me what the special extra was received with the traycased edition?


Also, in the bonus material Joe says he writes about The Fear Tree at length elsewhere. Does anyone know where he wrote this?

Thanks

I have received the traycased edition but have not the slipcased edition yet.

[Tito_Villa]

Im still waiting on my slipcased version too!

[Patrick]

I have just received the slipcased PS version of Horns. Can anyone tell me what the special extra was received with the traycased edition?
...

Extras in Traycased edition:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL08B.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL09.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL10.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL11.jpg

Plus one of the pieces of artwork in the book is not in the slipcased edition, but I don't know which one.

I do not have the slipcased edition. Which of these were or were not included in that edition?

[CurtSeattle]

no patients. :P (yes I know how to spell)

I can't help myself, I acquired another Joe Hill collectible.....

I went out today and I purchased Joe Hill, himself. Luckily I have Knowing Darkness and the Ray Bradbury book too, so Joe sits on the shelf next to them and fits perfectly as long as he dangles his feet off the edge.

He likes chocolate milk and pb 'n j sandwiches with no crusts it turns out. :wtf:

[Patrick]

Bad Doctor Curt, you did not say what you bought today.

[jon10g]

I have just received the slipcased PS version of Horns. Can anyone tell me what the special extra was received with the traycased edition?
...

Extras in Traycased edition:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL08B.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL09.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL10.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-HornsSL11.jpg

Plus one of the pieces of artwork in the book is not in the slipcased edition, but I don't know which one.

I do not have the slipcased edition. Which of these were or were not included in that edition?

The slipcased does not have the Surrealist's Glass chapter.
Do you know where Joe discusses the Fear Tree at length?
Thanks

[Dolan]

Rob over at ABNormal Books is selling a few copies of the Horns "Special Edition" signed from the publisher for $39 in case anyone was looking for a copy. Link below. He may have a few more than the three he has listed, so if there aren't any left, shoot him an email.

http://goo.gl/xo2z

rob@abnormalbooks.ccsend.com

[Tito_Villa]

I got my slipcased Horn's this morning and will post pics later :D

[Dolan]

Just got an email from Sub Press about a new limited collection coming out that includes Joe...


-Joe Hill and Steven R. Boyett each turned in novelettes for Subterranean: Tales of Dark Fantasy 2, which we should be announcing in the next month or so.

Ayyyye! Does it ever end??? :panic:

Ps. Joe also tweeted about it this morning

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr205/nykennyny/joehill.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Rob over at ABNormal Books is selling a few copies of the Horns "Special Edition" signed from the publisher for $39 in case anyone was looking for a copy. Link below. He may have a few more than the three he has listed, so if there aren't any left, shoot him an email.

http://goo.gl/xo2z

rob@abnormalbooks.ccsend.com


I have a Special edition copy that I'd sell for $35 +$5 S&H.

[Tito_Villa]

Slipcased Horns ...
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/HornsSlipcased1.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/HornsSlipcased2.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/HornsSlipcased3.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Joe%20Hill/HornsSlpicased4.jpg

[ELazansky]

That looks nice - can't wait for mine to get here

[shnnrc01]

vj books still has the special bound horns for $29.99.

[Roomtemp]

Was somebody looking for a copy of the Thumbprint chapbook? I was going through the piles the other day trying to organize my ever expanding collection and realized I had 2 of them... So.. I thought someone had posted a request. Let me know if anyone need it.
Looking at em all, Ive got a few doubles I could prob let go of or trade.

[demorgan]

Was somebody looking for a copy of the Thumbprint chapbook? I was going through the piles the other day trying to organize my ever expanding collection and realized I had 2 of them... So.. I thought someone had posted a request. Let me know if anyone need it.
Looking at em all, Ive got a few doubles I could prob let go of or trade.
I could use one....let me know how much.

[demorgan]

I guess the recent volcano ash is screwing arround with people in the US getting stuff from the UK...

[biomieg]

Was somebody looking for a copy of the Thumbprint chapbook? I was going through the piles the other day trying to organize my ever expanding collection and realized I had 2 of them... So.. I thought someone had posted a request. Let me know if anyone need it.
Looking at em all, Ive got a few doubles I could prob let go of or trade.

I posted a request some time ago. I'm still interested :) Just to be sure, we're talking about this version, right?

http://www.subterraneanpress.com/wordpress/wp-content/thumbprint%20art+type%20small.jpg

[Dolan]

Update on Head Games from SubPress - looks like it may be coming soon!


Joe Hill, fresh off the exhausing tour for his dark enthralling new novel Horns, just lobbed a large stack of signature pages onto the stoop at SubPress's offices.

Next week we'll be giving Locke & Key: Head Games one final pass to make sure the script and graphic novel are both as we want them, and then it's off to the printer for this oversize volume.

[Tito_Villa]

Yeah i didn't realise that there was copies still available to buy so i have just ordered 1 of the signed limiteds :)

[Lenny]

Yeah i didn't realise that there was copies still available to buy so i have just ordered 1 of the signed limiteds :)

I have been trying to figure out why these did not sell out. I guess because its comic book related but who knows :orely: I have the first book, Lovecraft, and I love the added section of Joe's manuscript for the comic. It's interesting see how a comic is written (kind of like a screen play) then translated and put out as a comic book. Really looking forward to receiving the next book.

[Gris]

Willie 3 and Nerak brought this to my attention, and I didn't see it in here, so...

courtesy of Willie3...
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo351/willie3karl/CIMG8567-1.jpg?t=1272065505

Contains the NEW story "The Devil on the Staricase" by Joe Hill.

Stories, edited by Neil Gaiman & Al Sarrantonio
Hardcover, ISBN 9780061230929
Release Date 5/25/10
On Sale Date 6/15/10

Trade Paperback, ISBN 9780061230936
Release Date 5/15/11
On Sale Date 6/1/11

[WeDealInLead]

Yeah i didn't realise that there was copies still available to buy so i have just ordered 1 of the signed limiteds :)

I have been trying to figure out why these did not sell out. I guess because its comic book related but who knows :orely: I have the first book, Lovecraft, and I love the added section of Joe's manuscript for the comic. It's interesting see how a comic is written (kind of like a screen play) then translated and put out as a comic book. Really looking forward to receiving the next book.

It could be that the Joe Hill market is getting a little oversaturated and yeah... still just a comic. Oversized, signed, slipcased.. whatever. For that price of the trade edition from SubPres you can buy first two L&K hardcovers from IDW and a hardcover of Horns.

[Dolan]

Yeah i didn't realise that there was copies still available to buy so i have just ordered 1 of the signed limiteds :)

I have been trying to figure out why these did not sell out. I guess because its comic book related but who knows :orely: I have the first book, Lovecraft, and I love the added section of Joe's manuscript for the comic. It's interesting see how a comic is written (kind of like a screen play) then translated and put out as a comic book. Really looking forward to receiving the next book.

That's what I would say. Of all of my Joe Hill books, that is the one I never read, never really look at, etc. I just bought it to add to the collection. Not a huge comic fan either....

Ps. Thanks for the heads up on that book Gris - I have to check that out!

[Nerak]

Got one on the way! WOO HOOO!!!! Can't wait to finally find out the end of the story!!:excited::excited:

[Randall Flagg]

I just received a PC copy of the UK traycased 'Horns' from PS publishing.

Question; am I just over picky, or are the dings and flaws pictured acceptable?

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/8258/img0701g.jpg


http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/9387/img0702s.jpg

[Lenny]

No you are not being overly picky. I would ask for a new case.
And WHY do these people send things in the mail not properly packaged??? Seriously, they know they are sending them to collectors. Just ranting, bad packaging drives me insane. You get all excited when you see the package has arrived only to have your heart broken when you open it up.

[shnnrc01]

got my slipcased horns today,#23. its a really nice effort by PS.

[jhanic]

I agree, Jerome, I don't think you're being over picky. You paid good money for a very expensive item and it should come pristine.

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Jerome

You are not being picky at all. I sent mine back for damage. Nicky at PS didn't believe me it cost $32.50 just to ship the case back from the US. She believes me now because it showed up on Saturday. I have a new pristine case on the way back and you should expect the same Jerome, PRISTINE.

Ralph

[NeedfulKings]

Jerome. For the price you paid for the traycase, you have to be picky. Get a new case!

I just got my slipcase edition today. Very nice effort, for the price. #68

[demorgan]

Im assuming that mail from the Uk is getting through to the US

[ELazansky]

I'm hoping my slipcased book arrives soon. I got the order shipped emailed on 4/6.

[biomieg]

Still waiting for my slipcased copy of Horns... PS is based in the UK so it shouldn't take that long to arrive in the Netherlands... we're neighbours after all.

*edit* did everybody get an email when their book was shipped?

[Tito_Villa]

Well it took the book over a week to get to me and im in the same country!

[Rahfa]

No you are not being overly picky. I would ask for a new case.
And WHY do these people send things in the mail not properly packaged??? Seriously, they know they are sending them to collectors. Just ranting, bad packaging drives me insane. You get all excited when you see the package has arrived only to have your heart broken when you open it up.

Such a good point...I mean, if this were me I wouldn't send it back - because I'm lazy - but you're def. not being picky.

But, exactly right. This isn't Amazon, who ships normal trade books where the condition doesn't really matter...this company's entire point in existing is for the collectors. They spend all this time and effort at making books and traycases, and then can't spend any effort to actually pack it safely? Stupid!

[Randall Flagg]

He asked me to return the entire thing to him.
I'll keep everyone posted as to the outcome.

[dyetye]

Still waiting for my slipcased copy of Horns... PS is based in the UK so it shouldn't take that long to arrive in the Netherlands... we're neighbours after all.

*edit* did everybody get an email when their book was shipped?


I did not get an email that my book shipped, but it arrived yesterday, #87.

[biomieg]

Well, apparently the good folks at PS read my post because #82 was delivered in perfect condition at my doorstep two minutes ago :D

[Tito_Villa]

Woooohoooo :nana:

[Lenny]

Well I haven't received an email or book :cry:
I'm sure hoping I get it sometime this week.

[ELazansky]

My copy arrived today - #305. Very nice book. Slipcase seems kind of cheap. But the book is impressive.

[demorgan]

He asked me to return the entire thing to him.
I'll keep everyone posted as to the outcome.
That is odd. I just sent pictures and told him that i was in the US and that shipping it back to the UK would cost at least $20 or more out of my pocket. He was very nice about it.

[dyetye]

My copy arrived today - #305. Very nice book. Slipcase seems kind of cheap. But the book is impressive.

I agree...I thought the slipcase left a lot to be desired...

[Lenny]

The wife just called and said I received a box from PS Publishing :nana:
Now I just have to sit here an hour wondering what condition it will be in when I open the box. :unsure:

[Dr. Dawg]

I just got mine (slipcased version) in great condition. I didn't get an email saying it was coming. This is the 1st slipcased limited I've bought from PS- I'm impressed!

[Randall Flagg]

Pete (PS Publishing), sent an email correction asking only that the traycase be returned.
I'm sure (hoping) all will be fine.
I should clarify that Pete offered (unsolicited) to reimburse me for return shipping costs.
I'm not too worried. I sent the case back today. Less than 1lb. $11.
I'll update as needed. but so far PS Publishing has been very understanding and nice.

[Eric719691]

I have already received my traycased, but still no slipcase. Wonder when I will receive it?

[Nerak]

Both my copies are on the way tomorrow. Bought them from someone else...well, bartered!! Love the bartering system!!!!

[ELazansky]

Does anyone have a bibliography of all of Joe's short fiction? I'd like to try and track down some of the original books/magazines that contained the first time his short stories appeared.

-Eric

[ELazansky]

STORIES Limited Edition Announced at Overlook Connection:

STORIES: ALL NEW TALES - SIGNED LIMITED EDITION.

Edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio.

Only 250 Signed / Numbered Copies. - $149.95

"The joy of fiction is the joy of the imagination. . . ."

SIGNED LIMITED FEATURES:

* Signed Edition - Signed by Twenty-Three Authors! Joe Lansdale, Joe Hill, Michael Marshall Smith, Joyce Carol Oates, and the full list is below! What an amazing event!
* Blue Marble Boards.
* Leather spine.
* Glassine jacket.
* Only 250 copies.

The Stories:

Blood by Roddy Doyle

Fossil-Figures by Joyce Carol Oates

Wildfire in Manhattan by Joanne Harris

The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman

Unbelief by Michael Marshall Smith

The Stars are Falling by Joe R. Lansdale

Juvenal Nyx by Walter Mosley

The Knife by Richard Adams

Weights and Measures by Jodi Picoult

Goblin Lake by Michael Swanwick

Mallon the Guru by Peter Straub

Catch and Release by Lawrence Block

Polka Dots and Moonbeams by Jeffrey Ford

Loser by Chuck Palahniuk

Samantha’s Diary by Diana Wynne Jones

Land of the Lost by Stewart O’Nan

Leif in the Wind by Gene Wolfe

Unwell by Carolyn Parkhurst

A Life in Fictions by Kat Howard

Let the Past Begin by Jonathan Carroll

The Therapist by Jeffery Deaver

Parallel Lines by Tim Powers

The Cult of the Nose by Al Sarrantonio

Human Intelligence by Kurt Andersen

Stories by Michael Moorcock

The Maiden Flight of McCauley’s Bellerophon by Elizabeth Hand

The Devil on the Staircase by Joe Hill


OVERVIEW: The best stories pull readers in and keep them turning the pages, eager to discover more—to find the answer to the question: "And then what happened?" The true hallmark of great literature is great imagination, and as Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio prove with this outstanding collection, when it comes to great fiction, all genres are equal.

Stories is a groundbreaking anthology that reinvigorates, expands, and redefines the limits of imaginative fiction and affords some of the best writers in the world—from Peter Straub and Chuck Palahniuk to Roddy Doyle and Diana Wynne Jones, Stewart O'Nan and Joyce Carol Oates to Walter Mosley and Jodi Picoult—the opportunity to work together, defend their craft, and realign misconceptions. Gaiman, a literary magician whose acclaimed work defies easy categorization and transcends all boundaries, and "master anthologist" (Booklist) Sarrantonio personally invited, read, and selected all the stories in this collection, and their standard for this "new literature of the imagination" is high. "We wanted to read stories that used a lightning-flash of magic as a way of showing us something we have already seen a thousand times as if we have never seen it at all."

Joe Hill boldly aligns theme and form in his disturbing tale of a man's descent into evil in "Devil on the Staircase." In "Catch and Release," Lawrence Block tells of a seasoned fisherman with a talent for catching a bite of another sort. Carolyn Parkhurst adds a dark twist to sibling rivalry in "Unwell." Joanne Harris weaves a tale of ancient gods in modern New York in "Wildfire in Manhattan." Vengeance is the heart of Richard Adams's "The Knife." Jeffery Deaver introduces a dedicated psychologist whose mission in life is to save people in "The Therapist." A chilling punishment befitting an unspeakable crime is at the dark heart of Neil Gaiman's novelette "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains."

As it transforms your view of the world, this brilliant and visionary volume—sure to become a classic—will ignite a new appreciation for the limitless realm of exceptional fiction.

Jodi Picoult, Richard Adams and Diana Wynne Jones are not able to sign this edition, however it is signed by the rest of the author's featured.

2010 Mysterious Press Signed Limited Hardcover. As New / As New.

Ships in late June 2010.

[Tito_Villa]

I can't get onto the Overlook website to have a look!

[ELazansky]

http://overlookconnection.com/catalog/stories-limited-p-5844.html

[Tito_Villa]

http://overlookconnection.com/catalog/stories-limited-p-5844.html

Thanks for that, but what i meant was that the webpage won't load up on my browser :(

[Brice]

Try a different browser, maybe?

[ELazansky]

I'm using Firefox and it is loading correctly...

[Tito_Villa]

Try a different browser, maybe?

Oh well it doesn't seem to work on IE8 or Mozzila Firefox at work, i will have to try my laptop when i get home later!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

It must be your work. It works fine for me in IE6.

[ELazansky]

As cool as this book sounds, and as much as I love Joe's work, from my wallet's standpoint, he is getting very expensive to collect. Every time he releases one short story in an anthology, there is a new s/l edition of it. Along with Stories this year there was The New Dead and the soon to be released Very Best of Best New Horror (which has an old story). I wonder if the market is getting a little saturated. And from what others have mentioned to me, anthologies usually don't hold their values like single signed editions. But, I know, true collectors buy everything...

[Rahfa]

I wonder if the market is getting a little saturated. And from what others have mentioned to me, anthologies usually don't hold their values like single signed editions. But, I know, true collectors buy everything...

There's no IF about it...the limited publishers saw that they had a golden goose and are trying to get every penny from it that they can. I mean, I can't blame them, but it absolutely is saturating the market.

We've used the comic book comparison before - in the 1980s, when collectors started buying and bagging every copy of every book, it wiped out the colllector's market in the long term, because there was never a supply/demand issue...because mostly collectors buy these expensive s/l editions, and sell to other collectors, it's the same thing. They aren't rare, just expensive.

And...not to get all totally negative...I read "Horns," wasn't that impressed...I think he's a great short story writer, but not as good a novelist...I wonder if we're buying the sizzle, not a steak...

But - I don't collect Hill, beyond signed trade editions I can actually get in person...so I'm not speaking from an invested standpoint...

[Tito_Villa]

Must have been my work computer because it worked fine on my laptop ... wierd, but atleast i have a copy ordered now and hopefully it won't bee too long before they are shipped!

[demorgan]

has anyone from the states received their slipcased horns yet!

[Pasiuk57]

Yes I have received both slipcase and traycase versions..

[ELazansky]

I got my slipcased one last week

[dyetye]

I got my slipcased one last week as well...

[demorgan]

grrrr...............fuck. That about says it.
Ok, time to contact PS...because I havent received my replacment traycase either.

[demorgan]

Oh...Joe mentioned on his twitter( i think it was sunday) that a comic shop(cant remember the name) has the first 5 issues of L&K cos signed copies available.
I ordered Issue #4&5 and the total cost was $15 with priority shipping to Cali.

[demorgan]

No UK signed HORNS for me.....I guess Forbidden planet is out and they are issueing a refund( i hope).

[Tito_Villa]

No UK signed HORNS for me.....I guess Forbidden planet is out and they are issueing a refund( i hope).

There is one for sale for the fundraiser!!!

[Roomtemp]

Has anyone else seen the S/L Stories for sale anywhere else than Overlook? Can we order direct from Mysterious Press.? Any info would be appreciated.