Book Collection: Randall Flagg

[Randall Flagg]

Some pictures of my collection.
My Album (http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x282/zoidsmith/)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/jerome13.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/jerome12.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/jerome10.jpg

[Matt]

Beautiful Jerome, exactly what I was looking for. Now I can use this as an example to set up the thread so others can see how its going to work.

I really appreciate you doing this.

[sarah]

that is an amazing collection. Thanks for sharing. I hope you're very proud of it all, you should be.

Will you go ahead and send me that copy of the stand? :lol:

[wizardsrainbow]

Jerome-

Lookin' really fine! That's a beautiful collection and beautifully displayed as well.

[NeedfulKings]

Dude, if I come to your house, I'd better wear a freaking bib! I'm drooling already!!! :p

Sweet stuff, man!

[Cutter]

I've said it before I'll say it again. that is a great collection Jerome. There are some very nice pieces in your collection.

Also, I'm kinda confused with this thread. Are you guys looking for us collectors to post a similar post of our collection with a max limit of 8 photos?

[Frunobulax]

I'm not even a collector, but that's f'n amazing.

[Matt]

I've said it before I'll say it again. that is a great collection Jerome. There are some very nice pieces in your collection.

Also, I'm kinda confused with this thread. Are you guys looking for us collectors to post a similar post of our collection with a max limit of 8 photos?

Jerome is helping me out with testing a new idea for a collectors page. I would love to have a thread dedicated to each collection and I may establish a sub forum for them. :D

You could put as many hosted images in your thread as you like.

[Cutter]

OK Matt!

I've been waiting for Blaze and The Colorado Kid to show up before I reorganize my bookshelfs, as I have books sitting out waiting for room. I'll try to show my collection, soon.

[Randall Flagg]

Also, I'm kinda confused with this thread. Are you guys looking for us collectors to post a similar post of our collection with a max limit of 8 photos?

The hope was that each collector would have there own individual thread with pictures from their collection.
No limit on the pictures just an 8 picture per post limit.
I.E. If you have 24 pictures you would post the first 8 to start the thread, then post 2 replies in the same thread, adding 8 pics each time.
Hope that makes sense.

[Patrick]

Fabulous collection, Jerome! And your display of your collection is wonderful.



I'll start a thread for my wee collection as well.

Geoff, put as few pics per post as you care to, eight is simply the upper limit (per post).

[Matt]

I have also found what is called a "photo gallery" module to use on the site, I think it will slick this up quite a bit.

We could also use it for "about us"

I will keep you guys posted. :D

And thanks for the help

[fernandito]

Randall, I'll trade you my soul for that Desperation book with Collie on the front. :scared:

[Dolan]

Your set-up is as beautiful as the collection!

[Fsmdr]

Your display is definitely the envy of this whole board!!. Always a real pleasure to look at your collection.

[Erin]

drool drool drool.

Amazing stuff Jerome. I love that copy of Firestarter you have on display.

[jhanic]

Randall, I'll trade you my soul for that Desperation book with Collie on the front. :scared:

That's the gift edition of Desperation (if you didn't know.) It's still available from the publisher:

https://secure.grantbooks.com/z-sk-desperation.html

I think $75 + $3 s/h will suffice. I don't think they want your soul! :unsure:

John

[fernandito]

Randall, I'll trade you my soul for that Desperation book with Collie on the front. :scared:

That's the gift edition of Desperation (if you didn't know.) It's still available from the publisher:

https://secure.grantbooks.com/z-sk-desperation.html

I think $75 + $3 s/h will suffice. I don't think they want your soul! :unsure:

John

:lol:

fuckin' a; thanks jhanic :dance:

[Cutter]

btw, if anyone was wondering why you can't find a hardcover of Song of Susannah at any of the used bookstores anymore. You now know who to blame. :lol:

[Sir_Boomme]

great collection...and i love how you have your stuff displayed...
curious though, you have multiple copies of everything... including Insomnia... you have three copies of the white on red jacket.... do you have the red on white version elsewhere?

[Randall Flagg]

great collection...and i love how you have your stuff displayed...
curious though, you have multiple copies of everything... including Insomnia... you have three copies of the white on red jacket.... do you have the red on white version elsewhere?

I do not. Not sure why, I just don't.

[Mordred Deschain]

Wow! Nice set up.

[Matt]

All pics uploaded to the Gallery for this collection :nana:

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks Matt.

[Randall Flagg]

Link to lots of pics: (http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=696)

[Cutter]

Two questions RF,

In the first image, what is to the right of My Pretty Pony, and what is to the right of the Wizard & Glass promo booklet?

[Matt]

I was also going to mention that collectors should feel free to put a link to their collections in their sig.

You guys know this I am sure, but I wasn't sure if anyone had thought of it. :couple:

[Randall Flagg]

Two questions RF,

In the first image, what is to the right of My Pretty Pony, and what is to the right of the Wizard & Glass promo booklet?

To the right of MPP is a beer label, and the shipping box that The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon S/L came in. To the right of the W&G boolet is Signatures, by Lord John Press. King signed it as well as Gerald Ford and other noted luminaries.

[Cutter]

Two questions RF,

In the first image, what is to the right of My Pretty Pony, and what is to the right of the Wizard & Glass promo booklet?

To the right of MPP is a beer label, and the shipping box that The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon S/L came in. To the right of the W&G boolet is Signatures, by Lord John Press. King signed it as well as Gerald Ford and other noted luminaries.

Thanks RF, I was thinking that was Signatures, but I wasn't sure.

[lepra79]

R.F i love your collections!!!

[NeedfulKings]

It's been a while since I looked at your collection. It's an amazing (and quite dramatic) display.

[Chooch]

RF...thats not just a collection...its a friggin' book store ...:lol:

[Sam]

Jerome,
THAT is one BEAUTIFUL collection. Just wanted to let you know. Well, that and if you go on vacation anytime soon, I'm gonna be all over that. Just kidding. It is a mindblowing collection though. Absolutely beautiful.

[Randall Flagg]

<---------Sets alarm before leaving.

[cuthbertallbad]

Awesome. And I thought my 30 book collection was something...

[Cutter]

Awesome. And I thought my 30 book collection was something...

Yea, this really is an impressive collection. Not only does he have all the Limited Editions, and tons of first trades, he has most (if not all) of the anthologies where a King story and signature is present, and a lot of the introductions and signatures that King did. There’s a lot in here to drool over! lol

[goncho]

:drool::drool:I want to live in your house

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks goncho. I'll check with my wfe to see if we have a spare room.:cool:

[Randall Flagg]

Experimenting with a couple of new stands. One is very wide and deep, the other is two tiered. The two tier one works for a few books like Six Stories, and its aftermarket case.
Rearranged my book shelves a bit to display recently received books.


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

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/May_2009_Bookcase_2.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/May_2009_Bookcase_1.jpg

[turtlex]

Jerome!
Those look great !!!
I love the two-tiered ones. Very professional looking.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Big improvement RF. The 2 tier one is good.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Jerome. I like them! I just wish I had room for those.

John

[Patrick]

Those two-tiered stands look especially good displaying LSOE and SIX STORIES. :thumbsup:

[gsvec]

I really like them, too. Where'd you get them, Jerome? They'd sure help solve some of my display issues.

[herbertwest]

Experimenting with a couple of new stands. One is very wide and deep, the other is two tiered. The two tier one works for a few books like Six Stories, and its aftermarket case.
Rearranged my book shelves a bit to display recently received books.


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

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/May_2009_Bookcase_2.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/May_2009_Bookcase_1.jpg


Do you have more pictures of your collection and display?
:thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Do you have more pictures of your collection and display?
:thumbsup:

Older pics, things have been move around a bit.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x282/zoidsmith/Opendoorpic.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x282/zoidsmith/Nonking.jpg

[MonteGss]

:drool:
:thumbsup:

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Jerome!

John

[herbertwest]

wow!

I am always amazed to see a lot of copies from a same book and edition...
Reminds me Wiz's office...

It is really nice !

[e_taylor]

Jerome -

I seem to remember you discussing a book shoe (I think thats the term) you had made for your S/L Stand. I can't find those posts now. Would you mind discussing it a bit? I'm looking for a way to display mine without fear of the text block sagging.

[Randall Flagg]

Here is a pic of the plastic "stand", and insert for The Stand:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/Plastic_The_Stand_with_insert.JPG

The insert itself measures 6" x 2.5" x 3/16"

[e_taylor]

Thanks Jerome!

[e_taylor]

Sorry, one other question Jerome. If looking at the book stand from the side, whats is the total length of the unit? (Trying to figure out if your design would be conducive to my shelves or if I'd have to alter it a bit before seeking quotes.

Thanks again!

[Randall Flagg]

Not sure what you mean by total length (front to back?).

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

Edit: I use this model also and it works well:
http://www.displaystands4you.com/images/cs9.jpg

Footprint 9.25" X 6.5"

http://www.displaystands4you.com/images/cs9.gif

[e_taylor]

I managed to find a place locally that can do one of these with the block for about $28.

Sorry, I'm not always clear. I'm trying to figure out if our exact design would fit on my shelves or if I'd need to adjust the 45 degree angle to make it fit. The length I was asking about is indicated in blue below:

http://i41.tinypic.com/racayf.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

The footprint of the book on the stand is 9" wide x (your blue line) 10.5" deep. Once on the stand, this book needs at least 9.75" of shelf gap height.
Blue line is 10.5". Hope this helps.

[e_taylor]

Helps greatly - Thanks Jerome!

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P10102581.JPG

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[Patrick]

Jerome, I love those Whelan inscriptions and doodles in your LSOE AE's!

[Darkmaniscoming]

Jerome,
thats a wild collection...but you have too many duplicates.
I think you should give some to the goodwill near my house.
I'll be there friday looking for good stuff..:wtf:

[Darkthoughts]

Jerome, they are awesome! :rock:

[frik]

Jerome, you not only have an amazing collection, but I love the way you've got your treasures displayed!
Highest compliments!!

sk

[Randall Flagg]

Jerome, you not only have an amazing collection, but I love the way you've got your treasures displayed!
Highest compliments!!

sk
Thanks.

[Randall Flagg]

I like how the cover of this book feels like reptile skin.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0132.jpg

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[jhanic]

Very nice! I'm not the greatest fan of Koontz, but that's a nice production.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Dark Harvest Lettered Editions

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0139.jpg

[Sam]

Besides the slipcases, which are gorgeous btw, what differentiates the lettered editions from the numbered editions?

[Brice]

Instead of numbers they have letters. :P





Very nice, Jerome! :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Of the few Dark Harvest books I have, the wooden case and actual letter are the only differences.

[Randall Flagg]

Some of my Ray Garton titles.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_01431.jpg

[biomieg]

Nice to see the non-Kings, Jerome!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Nice Garton collection you have going. Thanks for sharing.

mulleins
Cumberland VA

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Of the few Dark Harvest books I have, the wooden case and actual letter are the only differences.

The lettered editions have a different binding than the numbered editions. That is true of the McCammon and Simmons titles of which I have both editions. What confuses me sometimes is that the lettered editions are sometimes (but not always) issued without dj's.

[Randall Flagg]

I don't have both the numbered and lettered to compare. For whatever reason. the few titles I have from Dark Harvest are either a lettered, or a numbered. I'll look to see if I have any true side by side comparisons.
<----------Runs to bookcase.

[Brice]

I'm guessing you really aren't running to the bookcase or your bookcases are very far away. :P

[Randall Flagg]

Lettered on the left, trades to the right. Dustjackets are identical, but book covers are obviously different. Endpages are different and inlaid signature sheets are present on the lettered.

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5339/img0150hw.jpg

[Patrick]

Good to see your books by other authors, Jerome. Great stuff.

[e_taylor]

Some of my Ray Garton titles.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_01431.jpg

Nice! Looking forward to the sequel to "The New Neighbor"?

[Randall Flagg]

The art in "The New Neighbor" is quite interesting.

[Randall Flagg]

S/L by Rex Miller:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0214.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0215.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Mefisto in Onyx by Harlan Ellison (a great, great novella). Shown with a DOTT for scale.


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0217.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0218.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0219.jpg



One of my favorite Dan Simmons books, and one of only 15 lettered:
An incredible production.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0220.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0221.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0222.jpg

[biomieg]

Beautiful, Jerome! Do you have a photo of your non-King shelf (shelves)?

[Randall Flagg]

Here's a few non-King titles.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x282/zoidsmith/Nonking.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

I love that edition of Song of Kali! :) Congratulations!!

[Randall Flagg]

A few promo items:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0358.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0359.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0361.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0366.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0369.jpg

[jhanic]

Very nice, Jerome!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!

Where did you got the Desperation pillow if I may ask?

[Brice]

I thought it was a t-shirt. :unsure: I've never seen that one though. Very nice, Jerome! :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

I think it is a T=shirt also.
A few More:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0371.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0374.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0376.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0383.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0381.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0384.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0388.jpg

[jhanic]

What's the story behind the well-read PB copy of The Talisman?

John

[biomieg]

What's the story behind the well-read PB copy of The Talisman?

John

It looks like one of those miniature books, but perhaps I'm mistaken...

[Randall Flagg]

Steve Martin used to say "Let's get small".
One day under the influence I read the dollhouse version of The Talisman. It was tough keep the book in pristine condition.

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0392.jpg

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0411.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[The Library Policeman]

Loving The Mist!

[Fsmdr]

Lovely promo collection, Jerome. I don't own the pop-up of the Mist audio yet. Very cool!.

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0413.jpg

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[Room 217 Caretaker]

Very cool Jerome....I love the Langoliers ticket and goodies.

:ninja: so you are the one who purchased the promo collection. I was trying to get the Bag of Bones and ticket from her.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Ari_Racing]

How cool! There are several things I'm looking after now :)

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0432.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_04341.jpg

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[Patrick]

Fantastic collection of promotional materials, Jerome!

I want those BoB magnets.

[Randall Flagg]

I want those BoB magnets.
You and several others.:couple:

[Patrick]

Yeah, that's the problem. :lol:

Do those magnets lose their magnetic-ness if they're not stuck to metal from time to time?

[Randall Flagg]

Yeah, that's the problem. :lol:

Do those magnets lose their magnetic-ness if they're not stuck to metal from time to time?
...

Question
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Do magnets ever lose their magnetism?
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Asked by: Kevin H.

Answer
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Yes, it is possible for a permanent magnet to lose its magnetism. There are three common ways for this to occur:

1) Via heat: ferromagnet materials will lose their magnetism if heated above a point known as the Curie temperature. At this point, the energy being put into the magnet from the heat will permanently disrupt the magnetic domain structure of the material, turning it into a paramagnetic material [a similar effect occurs in materials called hard ferrites, which exhibit a form of magnetism called ferrimagnetism; the analogous temperature for these materials is known as the Neel point]. You would have to re-magnetize the magnet again, either in a solenoid or with another permanent magnet, in order to restore the magnetism. If you heat a magnet up a little bit, it will lose some of its magnetism, but on returning to room temperature [depending on how high it was heated, and on the shape of the magnet itself], full magnetism can be restored.

2) Via a demagnetizing magnetic field: permanent magnets exhibit a characteristic called coercivity, which is the ability of a material to withstand being demagnetized by an applied magnetic field. Modern permanent magnet materials such as Sm-Co and Nd-Fe-B have high coercivities; older materials such as Alnico or ceramic [hard ferrite] materials have lower coercivities. With a strong enough magnetic field of opposite polarity, it is therefore possible to demagnetize the magnet [whether this comes from another permanent magnet, or a solenoid]. Interestingly, an opposing magnetic field is sometimes applied to a magnet in order to 'knock it down', or to lower its overall magnetic output, so that it can be used appropriately in an application.

3) Via shock: this really only applies to older materials such as magnetic steels and Alnico materials; the mechanism that creates coercivity means that they are susceptible to being demagnetized if enough energy is transmitted through the material via a shock, such as being dropped or hit with a hammer. Modern materials do not suffer this type of problem.
http://www.physlink.com/Images/graypix.gif
Answered by: Gareth Hatch, Ph.D., Director of Technology - Dexter Magnetic Technologies

[Patrick]

"It's a little known fact that there are three ways for a permanent magnet to lose its magnetism..."

http://wizbangblog.com/images/2005/ratzenberger_as_cliff_clavin_in_cheers.jpg


Thanks for the education. :couple:

[Randall Flagg]

Thank you Cliff. :grouphug:

[Nerak]

"It's a little known fact that there are three ways for a permanent magnet to lose its magnetism..."

http://wizbangblog.com/images/2005/ratzenberger_as_cliff_clavin_in_cheers.jpg


Thanks for the education. :couple:

That's classic!!!

[CrowMum]

Oh My DAYS - what an amazing collection! an inspiration :)

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Heavy_Metal_July_1981_Rear.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Heavy_Metal_July_1981.jpg

[jhanic]

That's the one with "Blue Air Compressor" in it! I like that hokey story!

John

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/TwilightZone_February_1986.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Omni_Octoner_1986.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Midnight_Graffiti_June_1988_Rear.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Midnight_Graffiti_June_1988_Front.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Midnight_Graffiti_Spring_1989_Rear.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Midnight_Graffiti_Spring_1989_Front.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Wierd_Tales_Summer_1991.jpg

[frik]

Simply wonderful, Jerome! :drool:

sk

[Patrick]

Nice! So what's in the Oct. '86 OMNI that makes it special?

[jhanic]

"The End of the Whole Mess".

John

[Randall Flagg]

I thought it was weird they have no mention of King on the cover of the '86 Omni.
I think I'll try to look up who "Won a trip to outer space (honest!)".

[Randall Flagg]

Promo items sent to me by a very kind fellow member.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_0720.jpg

[Patrick]

Nice promo items, Jerome.

[Randall Flagg]

Just going through files and found signed mini prints (~4'x7") that I believe were sold or distributed at Palavercon. I did not attend, but purchased these either in advance, or shortly after the event.


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[biomieg]

Lovely! The radish is great...

[Merlin1958]

Great Collection, Jerome!!!!!!!

I especially admire the way you display the books. Very classy!!!!!


:clap:

[Stockerlone]

An amazing book collection and fantastic collection of promo material

[Fsmdr]

I have always thought that Jerome have the nicest display for his collection, hands down!. Nice promo item as well. :thumbsup:

[Patrick]

Great stuff, Jerome!

[kkemikk]

Amazing collection

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks. No where near complete, but a bit of passion on my part.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

WELL! It took me a year or so to view this thread, and to say I am completely bowled over would be a gross understatement. What a marvellous collection! I love the way it's displayed, love the promo items and everything else about it!

[Randall Flagg]

I need to rearrange a lot of stuff, and take some current pics. One more thing on the list.
If people are truly interested I'll get to it in the next day or so, otherwise, it will fall to the bottom of the ever expanding list.

[Brice]

I would say we're truly interested. :D


...of course if you're too busy...

[biomieg]

I'm looking forward to seeing new pics too :)

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I always like looking at pictures, so new ones would be welcome!

[Merlin1958]

You have a very diverse Collection, and wonderful & awesome displays. Any vintage art? or other collectibles? I have Disney Cel's and Ron Wood/Roger Dean art, I'm sure you have good stuff like that!!! Let's see!!!! Post Pics!!!!

Great, great books my man!!!! You Rock!!!!!! Awesome thread!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

I have some original art (oversize oil on canvass), and numerous prints, including a few signed Dali pieces, and one original Whelan sketch.

[Merlin1958]

I have some original art (oversize oil on canvass), and numerous prints, including a few signed Dali pieces, and one original Whelan sketch.

Pictures? Can't wait to see them!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

They are in my Collections thread in the gallery.

[1955spartan]

Very Nice Collection, Mr. Flagg!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

[Brice]

I have some original art (oversize oil on canvass), and numerous prints, including a few signed Dali pieces, and one original Whelan sketch.

These I've missed. *runs to see*

[Patrick]

I've seen Jerome's signed Dali artwork in person. :thumbsup:

:P

[Randall Flagg]

Dali signed prints:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2159.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2160.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2162.JPG

[frik]

Gorgeous! I've admired Dali for as long as I can remember and these prints...:drool:

sk

[jhanic]

Gorgeous!

John

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/;http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2191.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_21831.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2182.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_21811.JPG

[frik]

:thumbsup:

sk

[Patrick]

That cover of LESS THAN HUMAN is cool. It was issued without a dustjacket?

[Randall Flagg]

No dustjacket, and they never produced the promised coffin case.:cry:

[Randall Flagg]

Too many books. Time to make some changes.

Before:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2193.JPG

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

No matter what the after picture looks like, the before picture is still great!

[Dolso]

:thumbsup:
Great looking cases!!! (and obviously, great books!)

[Jimimck]

That looks awesome.

[carlosdetweiller]

Too many books.

No such thing, is there?

[Randall Flagg]

Just for the existing cases. Need to expand.

[Randall Flagg]

Inserted a third case in the middle. Tons of work to move all the stuff. Many more changes to come, room for a few new books coming shortly.

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7840/img2199y.jpg

[jhanic]

Looking good, Jerome!

Moving books IS a lot of work. Those suckers are heavy!

John

[thegreattim]

Sir, that is one beautiful setup. I love all the glass and display pieces. Looking forward to more pics!

[frik]

:drool:

sk

[Ricky]

Looks good. BUT. Is it in alphabetical order? :P

[Randall Flagg]

This part mostly is.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x282/zoidsmith/Opendoorpic.jpg

[Roland of Gilead 33]

damn i wish i had your collection

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Looking good! I wish I had the room to display books like you have on the top shelves. As John says, moving books is very hard work. Since my books are in order of publication, and every edition of those books are together, if I ever get a proof of CARRIE, I'd have to move EVERY SINGLE one of my King books to fit it in!

Now that I think of it, I just bought THE ILLUSTRATED SALEM'S LOT. I think I'll wait awhile before reading it!

Request - close-ups of the top shelves.

[carlosdetweiller]

It is truly a beautiful collection and display. I'm like ur2ndbiggestfan in that I shelve/display chronologically rather than alphabetically. Having looked at my collection so much it just seems weird to see someone shelve alphabetically. But that is just personal preference.

Sometimes when I get a new book (say a copy of CARRIE) there is enough space to compress the other copies of CARRIE just enough to squeeze another one in. If not I just lay it on top of the others temporarily. About twice a year I take the books down from the shelves and dust them. I've got a very soft bristle, fairly high quality paint brush that I lightly run along the page edges of each book. Then the shelves themselves get dusted and the books replaced with the newer acquisitions put in their correct place. It's a lot of work but (as I'm sure you all will understand) it is a labor of love and lets me periodically get reacquainted with each book.

[Ricky]

I was just joking about alphabetical shelving. Personally, I shelve in order of receival.

[Randall Flagg]

Request - close-ups of the top shelves.
Will be rearranged soon.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2204.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2203.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2200.JPG

[biomieg]

Yep. That's an awesome collection.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

What are:
1st book 1st picture on far left.
Boxed book to the right of the Dolan's Cadillacs.
Book to the right of FDNS.
Box to the left of DRAGON.
Book on far right after DRAGON.
Book to the right of CHRISTINE.
Marbled book to the left of LSOE.

I recognize the rest and damn! I have to get one of those signed REGULATORs!

[Stockerlone]

An wonderful collection, and perfectly displayed !!!

[Randall Flagg]

Hope this works:

What are:
1st book 1st picture on far left.

Skeleton Crew PC Lettered (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Skeleton+Crew+-+Lettered+PC)
Boxed book to the right of the Dolan's Cadillacs.

Dark Dreamers (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Dark+Dreamers+-+S+L)
Book to the right of FDNS.

The Stand S/L box and book. (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stand+The+-+S+L)
Box to the left of DRAGON.

'Salem's Lot S/ (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Salems+Lot+-+S+L+Slipcase)L
Book on far right after DRAGON.

'Salem's Lot Gift in traycase from SKcollector.com with art in left side (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Salems+Lot+-+Gift)
Book to the right of CHRISTINE.

Slob-Rex Miller S/L from Centipede Press http://www.centipedepress.com/horror/slob.jpg
Marbled book to the left of LSOE.

Song of Kali-Dan Simmons Lettered Edition http://www.earthlingpub.com/images/kali-lettered-tray-open.jpg

I recognize the rest and damn! I have to get one of those signed REGULATORs!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Yep, your display is still my favorite.

Ralph

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

WOW, you have some scarce items! Thanks for the rundown!

[Patrick]

Jerome, looking forward to seeing the new arrangement both here on the site and sometime onsite!

[Randall Flagg]

Jerome, looking forward to seeing the new arrangement both here on the site and sometime onsite!

This is the new arrangement:wtf:. There were 2 bookcases side by side, now there are 3. I will be making adjustments as new King S/L's come along. As far as onsite, pop in any time. You are only 90 minutes away.:cool:

[Patrick]

Jerome, looking forward to seeing the new arrangement both here on the site and sometime onsite!

This is the new arrangement:wtf:. There were 2 bookcases side by side, now there are 3. I will be making adjustments as new King S/L's come along. As far as onsite, pop in any time. You are only 90 minutes away.:cool:
Got that part, but I thought you said you were going to rearrange the books in the cases on the other wall as well. :doh: My bad.

By the way, that new middle bookcase looks great. It goes with the other two, yet has the detail on the top edge and the glass in the bottom doors. Very nice.

I'll come by one of these weekends. :)

[Randall Flagg]

The other cases will have subtle rearrangements. I'll put some pics up soon.

[ELazansky]

Jerome,

Do you order the lucite(?) book stands from anyplace special? I think that's a really cool way to display your favorite books.

[Randall Flagg]

Demco plastic book easels. (http://www.demco.com/goto?BLS148&ALL0000&es=20110116085836406368)

http://www.demco.com/webprd_demco/product_block/D01/X807011Bc_detail.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Perhaps a tad large. Sorry for the scrolling.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2207.JPG

Larger image, with zoom available:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2207.JPG

[Merlin1958]

Truly wonderful collection. Bravo!!!!!!!!!

[Jimimck]

When my wife gives me "that" look when i buy too much King stuff, I show her this photo to say "it could be worse"

One day, just one day, I want a room like this :drool:

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2210.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_22121.JPG

[Patrick]

Your Cemetery Dance LEGACIES number matches my Cemetery Dance SOD Volume 1 & Volume 2. That's a clear sign that you should give it to me.

[Randall Flagg]

I have your mailing address. I'll get it off to you as soon as I stop liking the book.:P

[shnnrc01]

really nice,jerome.

[Ari_Racing]

Really nice!!

[Patrick]

I have your mailing address. I'll get it off to you as soon as I stop liking the book.:P

:doh:




:lol:

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2228.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2230.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2231.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

It looks nice. Hope mine comes soon. I have forgotten is it 26 copies or 52 copies in the lettered edition?

[Randall Flagg]

26. Mine is letter "T'.

[Brice]

Great looking book, Jerome! What sort of story is it. I've only read a handful of short stories by McCammon I believe.

[Randall Flagg]

Great looking book, Jerome! What sort of story is it. I've only read a handful of short stories by McCammon I believe.
From McCammon's website: (http://www.robertmccammon.com/novels/the_wolfs_hour.html)

About The Wolf's Hour
by Robert R. McCammon
I began The Wolf's Hour with the idea that I wanted to do a different kind of werewolf story, coupled with elements of romance and heroism. I wanted my werewolf to be a man who often enjoys being a creature who runs on all fours, with a keen sense of smell and vision. Sometimes, Michael Gallatin would much rather be a wolf than a human being.
I also wanted to do away with some of the conventions of the werewolf tale. I didn't see any need for werewolves to be restricted to the full moon in order to change, nor did it necessarily have to be night. I wanted to create creatures who had struggled to take control of their situation rather than being at the mercy of their circumstances. Which is not to say that a werewolf's life is easy; as one of the characters says, "A werewolf never dies of old age."
As much as possible, I wanted to try to make the development and life of these creatures as believable as possible. Which meant they would learn to endure extreme hardship, because how else could they live but in a wilderness environment? But I think there would be great joy in learning how to see the world as a wolf does, in learning---and it wouldn't be easy---how to run on all fours and use your tail as a rudder, how to hunt prey and kill it with your teeth and claws, and generally survive on a level that is at the same time both brutal and elegant.
The merging of brutality and elegance is what I was trying to accomplish, and I hope it succeeded reasonably well. The Wolf's Hour is set during World War II, and goes back and forth in time to show how Michael Gallatin became a werewolf and also follows his current mission in occupied France as a British secret agent. I've been asked why I chose World War II as my time frame, and not the modern era. My answer is that the period of the second World War appears to be---wrongly or rightly---a very romantic time in the history of the world. Romantic, that is, in the sense that one knew who wore the black hats and who wore the white hats. It was a period of apocalyptic decisions and events, and more surely the pivotal period of the twentieth century. It seemed right for The Wolf's Hour, which is basically the tale of nature versus technology.
I also grew up reading the Ian Fleming James Bond novels, and I wanted to create a character who loved life yet had no qualms about killing if the situation demanded it. Michael Gallatin is not a man who kills for pleasure, but he is certainly a dangerous man because he knows---like the wolf does---that killing is basic to his survival. I also wanted Michael Gallatin to be a compassionate man, in that his work and the nature of killing is not his entire focus for being. He is a professional at his craft, but he's certainly not a machine and I wanted him to have very human emotions.
The Wolf's Hour is a departure for me in that it's not necessarily a horror novel, though its basis is the werewolf tale. Not horror, at least, in the supernatural sense, but the horror in The Wolf's Hour is fashioned by human hands, with a "horror genre" figure as the hero. I wanted to turn around the popular culture idea of a werewolf being a dumb brute who in the light of the full moon is compelled to rend and destroy. In The Wolf's Hour, it's the world beyond the werewolves that is brutish and destructive, while the werewolves themselves kill not for pleasure, but for survival.
I enjoyed researching wolf behavior before I started the book, and I also enjoyed reading a lot of military history and data about the personalities of the era, some of whom make appearances in the book. The Wolf's Hour was fun to write, and I hope in the future to continue Michael Gallatin's story.
Copyright © 1989 by Robert R. McCammon. This essay originally appeared in Mystery Scene magazine, issue 20, March/April 1989. Reprinted with permission of the author.

From Subterannean's Press website (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=mccammon02&Category_Code=OP&Product_Count=221)

[Merlin1958]

Very, very handsome book, Jerome.

I happen to like McGammon, too. I've read several of his books beside's this one off the top of my head "Swan Song" and "Stinger", come to mind. Great reads.

Very nice, Jerome!!!!

:thumbsup:

[Brice]

Great looking book, Jerome! What sort of story is it. I've only read a handful of short stories by McCammon I believe.
From McCammon's website: (http://www.robertmccammon.com/novels/the_wolfs_hour.html)

About The Wolf's Hour
by Robert R. McCammon
I began The Wolf's Hour with the idea that I wanted to do a different kind of werewolf story, coupled with elements of romance and heroism. I wanted my werewolf to be a man who often enjoys being a creature who runs on all fours, with a keen sense of smell and vision. Sometimes, Michael Gallatin would much rather be a wolf than a human being.
I also wanted to do away with some of the conventions of the werewolf tale. I didn't see any need for werewolves to be restricted to the full moon in order to change, nor did it necessarily have to be night. I wanted to create creatures who had struggled to take control of their situation rather than being at the mercy of their circumstances. Which is not to say that a werewolf's life is easy; as one of the characters says, "A werewolf never dies of old age."
As much as possible, I wanted to try to make the development and life of these creatures as believable as possible. Which meant they would learn to endure extreme hardship, because how else could they live but in a wilderness environment? But I think there would be great joy in learning how to see the world as a wolf does, in learning---and it wouldn't be easy---how to run on all fours and use your tail as a rudder, how to hunt prey and kill it with your teeth and claws, and generally survive on a level that is at the same time both brutal and elegant.
The merging of brutality and elegance is what I was trying to accomplish, and I hope it succeeded reasonably well. The Wolf's Hour is set during World War II, and goes back and forth in time to show how Michael Gallatin became a werewolf and also follows his current mission in occupied France as a British secret agent. I've been asked why I chose World War II as my time frame, and not the modern era. My answer is that the period of the second World War appears to be---wrongly or rightly---a very romantic time in the history of the world. Romantic, that is, in the sense that one knew who wore the black hats and who wore the white hats. It was a period of apocalyptic decisions and events, and more surely the pivotal period of the twentieth century. It seemed right for The Wolf's Hour, which is basically the tale of nature versus technology.
I also grew up reading the Ian Fleming James Bond novels, and I wanted to create a character who loved life yet had no qualms about killing if the situation demanded it. Michael Gallatin is not a man who kills for pleasure, but he is certainly a dangerous man because he knows---like the wolf does---that killing is basic to his survival. I also wanted Michael Gallatin to be a compassionate man, in that his work and the nature of killing is not his entire focus for being. He is a professional at his craft, but he's certainly not a machine and I wanted him to have very human emotions.
The Wolf's Hour is a departure for me in that it's not necessarily a horror novel, though its basis is the werewolf tale. Not horror, at least, in the supernatural sense, but the horror in The Wolf's Hour is fashioned by human hands, with a "horror genre" figure as the hero. I wanted to turn around the popular culture idea of a werewolf being a dumb brute who in the light of the full moon is compelled to rend and destroy. In The Wolf's Hour, it's the world beyond the werewolves that is brutish and destructive, while the werewolves themselves kill not for pleasure, but for survival.
I enjoyed researching wolf behavior before I started the book, and I also enjoyed reading a lot of military history and data about the personalities of the era, some of whom make appearances in the book. The Wolf's Hour was fun to write, and I hope in the future to continue Michael Gallatin's story.
Copyright © 1989 by Robert R. McCammon. This essay originally appeared in Mystery Scene magazine, issue 20, March/April 1989. Reprinted with permission of the author.

From Subterannean's Press website (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=mccammon02&Category_Code=OP&Product_Count=221)

Sounds interesting. I should probably pick up some of his books.

[Patrick]

I don't know that I have read any McCammon, but after reading that synopsis I want to read THE WOLF'S HOUR.

Love that traycase, Jerome!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Sounds interesting. I should probably pick up some of his books.

And then what? Run out of the shop?

:evil:

[frik]

The Wolf's Hour was not one of my McCammon favorites.
I remember it as a very quick read with very little substance.

sk

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

It's certainly an impressive LOOKING book. One thing about Sub Press is, they have great artwork on their dust jackets.

[carlosdetweiller]

The Wolf's Hour was not one of my McCammon favorites.
I remember it as a very quick read with very little substance.

sk

I felt the same way but it was so long ago that I read it. I reread it about a month ago and liked it quite a bit. Better than I thought. Good page turner and an innovative werewolf story.

[Randall Flagg]

Just received these:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=9182http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=9182



http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2299.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2302.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2302.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

Those look very nice. Are those the Hill House editions?

[ELazansky]

Yes, that is the Hill House edition. Anansi Boys and American Gods from Hill House are the two nicest books I have - congrats, RF!

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/BBFace3.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2315.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2321.JPG

[ELazansky]

That looks really nice - I'm a little sad now that I didn't order one when it came out.

[frik]

Love it!
I'm very glad I did order this edition.

sk

[Merlin1958]

Very Nice additions, Jerome!!!!!!



:drool:

[Ric]

Just stunning collection Jerome, really!

For my own curiosity, what's the story behind so many copies of some books? I think I counted 9 "Song of Susannah" there :P Are they all different in some way?

Thanks, and again, just awe inspiring!

[Randall Flagg]

Just stunning collection Jerome, really!

For my own curiosity, what's the story behind so many copies of some books? I think I counted 9 "Song of Susannah" there :P Are they all different in some way?

Thanks, and again, just awe inspiring!
No "logical" reason. Just collector fanaticism.

[Randall Flagg]

Shock Rock-featuring King's story: You Know They Got a Hell of a Band


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2498.JPG



http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/1Z8V730W0352114718http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2499.JPG

[Merlin1958]

Very, very Nice, Jerome!!!!!!!


I like the theme!!!!


:clap:

[Jimimck]

I need to find a copy of Shock Rock. A story by King, and an intro by Alice!!!!!!!
Nice addition.

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2492.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2496.JPG

[harrison ryan]

If I ever stumble on a copy of Magicats! I will have to buy it. You can't go wrong when a book features an exclamation point in its title. Judging from the back cover, it features many different styles of cats. How could one resist? :excited:

[Ric]

If I ever stumble on a copy of Magicats! I will have to buy it. You can't go wrong when a book features an exclamation point in its title. Judging from the back cover, it features many different styles of cats. How could one resist? :excited:

Get this one too as a companion... I have a copy signed by Datlow and 3 of the contributors. Sadly, not Mr. King though.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51J64XZD6TL._SS500_.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9448&cat=510http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9448&cat=510http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2541.JPG

[CRinVA]

man o Man if only I owned teh book that these plates is attacehd to! Won't happen without some serious income change or luck at Lotto! :-)

[jhanic]

I have the first and third ones. I'm still looking for the second.

John

[super sam]

Really nice collection.
Would like to have a copy of that signed Blockade Billy,..someday!

[Randall Flagg]

I have the first and third ones. I'm still looking for the second.

John
I might have a spare.

[jhanic]

I have the first and third ones. I'm still looking for the second.

John
I might have a spare.

Please let me know via PM.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I have the first and third ones. I'm still looking for the second.

John

What is the difference between the first and third ones? They look the same to me.

[Randall Flagg]

The first and third are the same. All three are clones-actually IMO improvements on the original. The middle one has a border around it, whereas the original (if there is such a thing) mock-up plate did not. If anyone has one of the original mock-up box and plate, it would be Bob.

[carlosdetweiller]

The middle one has a border around it, whereas the original (if there is such a thing) mock-up plate did not. If anyone has one of the original mock-up box and plate, it would be Bob.

Do you mean these?

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/standplates1.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Yes.

[Randall Flagg]

Had this around since 2009. I probably posted elsewhere, but here is "McSweeney's Issue #33-'Panorama'". Sized (and weighs) like a classic Sunday newspaper, it featured a foldout spread and an article by Stephen King reporting on the 2009 World series.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P10101721.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P1010183.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/P1010184.JPG

I remember the street date well. It had been advertised as $5 the day of publication. It turned out that it was a promotional stunt. McSweeney's hired a couple of bike messengers to sell a handful just outside the entrance/exit to one mass transit station in San Francisco. The rest were sold at full price. I drove to three different places in Berkeley, Ca-42 miles from home, to buy copies. All of the places (despite me reserving 3 copies at one place in advance) instituted a 1 copy limit, then added 9.5% sales tax. I was irritated. The place I reserved 3 at made me drive to their other locations to buy one copy. On the way in to the last stop on my frenetic journey I asked a lady to buy an extra for me. The clerk overheard our conversation and attempted to tell the lady no, but the lady stood her ground, paid in cash and walked outside to give me the bonus copy. She refused remuneration, and asked that I donate $5 to an animal shelter instead-which I at a later point did.
All that was almost a waste as a week later every store I had previously visited had numerous copies available (still at full price + sales tax).

[Merlin1958]

He actually wrote about a year the Yankees Win it all??????? LOL

Now That's Objectivity!!!!!! I bet he wasn't too kind to my Yanks!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

He actually wrote about a year the Yankees Win it all??????? LOL

Now That's Objectivity!!!!!! I bet he wasn't too kind to my Yanks!!!!
I am surprised you haven't tracked down a copy.

[Merlin1958]

With all due respect, the almost last guy I want to read or talk to after a Yankee WS win is Sai King. I will not collect Faithfull, sorry. LOL

[divemaster]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/BBFace3.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2315.JPG

Nice! On my wishlist...

[Randall Flagg]

Just received these:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/506/medium/IMG_2754.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/506/medium/IMG_2745.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/506/medium/IMG_2746.JPG

[Merlin1958]

Great Stuff, Jerome!!!!!


:clap:

[Cook]

So what's in the World fantasy Convention 1983???
Very Curious

[Randall Flagg]

So what's in the World fantasy Convention 1983???
Very Curious
Stephen King Profile of Robert Bloch. Quite interesting.

[Ric]

I think it's great that King agreed to do an interview with "High Times." :lol:

Nice pick-ups!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Love that Rowena cover!

[Randall Flagg]

The Stand Plaques. The center one was a gift from a fellow member-what looks like a marred finish is a clear plastic overlay that has bubbled a bit. The ones on each side are clones.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2724.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks to David at Betts Books:

New:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=9498http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2727.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=9499http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2730.JPG

[Jimimck]

Sweet FAB8!

[super sam]

That is one of my favorite editions.

[frik]

Congratulations!
I've got one of those - it was my first lettered King.

sk

[Merlin1958]

FAB8 Is one of my fav's as well. Congrats!!!!!

[pixiedark76]

Thanks to David at Betts Books:

New:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=9498http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2727.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=9499http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2730.JPG

:drool::drool: It's beautiful!

[Ben Staad]

RF....I love the new FAB8 it is so cool. :clap:

[Randall Flagg]

Wait 'till you see my next item.:excited:

[ELazansky]

That FAB8 looks too casket-like for me :-) But congrats nonetheless!

[Ben Staad]

Wait 'till you see my next item.:excited:

Sad........I don't think there is a emiticon more exciting looking then this....:excited:

[Randall Flagg]

There is this:

:excited::excited::excited::excited::excited::exci ted::excited::excited::excited:http://www.zwani.com/graphics/smiley_moods/images/excited.gif

[Stockerlone]

Congratulations! BEAUTIFUL!!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I didn't care much for From a Buick 8 storywise, but I still envy that book of yours. Does it differ in any way from the numbered edition? Also, two of the photos don't show up. Any idea why?

[Ben Staad]

There is this:

:excited::excited::excited::excited::excited::exci ted::excited::excited::excited:http://www.zwani.com/graphics/smiley_moods/images/excited.gif

Alrighty then.....I guess I will need to go to zwani.com to procure the proper emotion for your next acquisition.