Just a thread for pics of your collections. I would love some detailed descriptions as far as
-what they are
-why they are special
-why they are special to you
-any fun stories.
Just whenever you guys get a chance. :huglove:
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Just a thread for pics of your collections. I would love some detailed descriptions as far as
-what they are
-why they are special
-why they are special to you
-any fun stories.
Just whenever you guys get a chance. :huglove:
Here is one wall in my collection room.
I had to install these cases and tether them to the wall-California-earthquake country. Nothing fancy about the cases-spent the money on books. Mostly these hold my trades, and a few other items.
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2...doorpicyf2.jpg
Holy shit Jerome...that is amazing :scared:
I am not sure we could even have dinner there together because I would have to look at those all night. :lol:
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Originally Posted by Randall Flagg
And now I'm embarrassed to show my little collection. :lol:
INCREDIBLE man!
Awesome collection.
I just saw that My Pretty Pony slipcase and realized something. I was watching Veronica Mars on teusday, and there was aband called My Pretty pony on the episode, and I knew that it sounded familiar. The Veronica Mars writers are well known to dropping little tributes like that, but I had totally forgotten that that was a King short story.
wow.
thats about all i can say.
Wow. I want all Jerome's collection. In my apartment. Now.
That's amazing.
http://a931.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...798e40d162.jpg
Thats my stuff from a few months ago, I have more now...
Jerome, that is so freakin' impressive. I love the way you have everything displayed - that's what I long for, but it just isn't going to happen with a 4-year old and a 6-year old romping around our house.
And my kids would end up destroying TG's place after not too long what with all those books down low and those guitars out. :doh:
I'll see what photos I already have, but really I need to take some current pics.
Patrick,
That's why the two cabinets with my most prized books have doors with locks on them.
:doh: Why didn't I think of that? :lol:
Having Jerome with it wouldn't be too bad either!! :excited:Quote:
Originally Posted by Erin
I do like how you are able to display your books Jerome. Unfortunately the size of my Condo limits me from doing something nice like that. And the Lettered Dark Dreamers, and lettered SK, along with the others, whoa, it's very impressive!
I'm just going to have to copy everybody else in this thread with: Wow. RF, that's a hell of a collection you've got there. I'm filled with envy.
Wait to you see what others have. Someone I (we) know has an entire basement room with FAR FAR more than I have-including original art that would/will blow your mind. Many more beside him.
That being said-to all beginning collectors out there:
My collection started with my 1st book, I obtained books slowly over time. I was renting a small flat in the beginning. One piece at a time over ~25 years I have what I have.
If your collection is important to you, show us all.
I think every collector here is from humble roots-no silver spoons in our mouths that I'm aware of.
This bears repeating. The collectors that I have 'met' are amongst the nicest, generous people I know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Randall Flagg
Personally I spent a lot of my years growing up living in a mobile home. It was neither fancy nor privileged. So, yeah, there you go.
Jerome is correct. Carlosdetweiller who has registered here has quite likely the finest King collection (and way more than just King) in the entire world. Absolutely awe inspiring. Another, Hutch, also has an incredible collection but not having any personal insight into how much he has (as I do with carlos), I'd only guess that he is likely the closest runner-up to carlosdetweiller. I meanm man, I am so proud of my own collection, but I am not in the same league as these guys in terms of completeness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Randall Flagg
I need to post some of my own pictures, but as Jerome and Patrick have both attested, we collectors I think are some of the nicest bunch of people I have ever dealt with. We are proud of our collections but NEVER flaunt what we have and totally root/back another collector who has acquired something that they love, whether it be a modest or expensive item. It is for the love of collecting and the chase after something desireable that lights our fires. Many times the chase ends up with us empty handed, but that's ok.
Ok, I'm going to try to post some pictures. I am not savvy enough to be able to post more than one picture in each reply, so it will have to be piecemeal...say sorry
I have 3 large book cases that hold the bulk of my collection, which numbers over 300 books of which over 200 (at last count) were signed.
****OK, people, this is the second time this has happened...when I load a picture from my hard drive, all I get is thumbnail because of size constraints of the site. So how is it others can post a larger picture? Is it a GIF vs JPEG thing? Help welcome
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Originally Posted by wizardsrainbow
:o So have you given up on collecting editions of books and just started trying to collect every copy? :lol:
Seriously, all of y'all have some amazing collections.
If I knew the answer I'd be happy to help.
I think the others are linking to offsite images instead of directly uploading them. Could that have something to do with it maybe?
instead of adding an attachment to your post, set up an account at photobucket or imageshack (i think photobucket is better but that's just my opinion) then upload your pics there. once the pictures are uploaded they'll have three codes to choose from, copy and paste the IMG code into your post and the full-size pic will show up. :) it sounds a tiny bit complicated but it's really very easy to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by wizardsrainbow
Wiz, upload the picture to imageshack. Before you click upload, check the box to resize image, choose 800x600. Once uploaded, copy the bottom URL they give you.Quote:
Originally Posted by wizardsrainbow
On the options above your text click insert image. Make sure you delete out the existing http:// in the box, copy your URL into the box and click OK.
That should put your pic in at the largest allowable size.
http://imageshack.us/
Yes, the board loves as much picture hosting as possible. :cool:
From what I have seen, collecting this kind of stuff takes dedication to the cause. Not necessarily tons of money, just drive.
I am so glad this thread is here and I get to benefit from serious collectors of King. I plan to become one some day.
I can't wait to see what our greatest collector ever has.
**waits paitently for pics**
Edit--that is beautiful!!
Another hallmark part of my collection are the Carrie trio I own:
US Proof signed
US 1st edition signed
UK 1st edition signed
Here is a picture of the signed Carrie Proof:
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7...roofsigns6.jpg
And the UK Carrie first, signed. The UK Carrie is even rarer than the US version
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/6...ieuksigau4.jpg
The UK DT VII ARC (only 100 done). This, as far as I know, is the only one that is signed. I have Dolan to thank for that!!!
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/4750/ukarc1br8.jpg
That is truly awesome.
Looks like you firgured out the pic posting too.:thumbsup:
I've moved the remarques posted by Wiz and John into a new thread. They deserve to be highlighted. :)
This is my 1st Edition US Carrie and the earliest signature of any book I own.
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6...esignedxe6.jpg
OK, last picture for the day....a couple of New Lieutenant's Rap (s) and a Cycle of the Werewolf Portfolio (matching number with the book). I have all 3 states of the Rap--Signed and numbered, numbered proof (1 of 24) and unnumbered proof.
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/5610/rapskb6.jpg
Man, I want one of those Lt.'s Rap books!
With the necklace, of course.
This is amazing. I mean, wow--30 years. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by wizardsrainbow
This is not the most valuable item in my collection, but I think it might be the rarest...the "Masters of Horror" antholgy had "The Monkey" in it, and I have never seen another signed copy...which makes sense because if someone had an opportunity to get a book signed by King, why get some vague anthology signed? So I'm not saying it's unique, but I've never seen another offered for sale or exhibition before or since...
I see it only shows up as a thumbnail, but I'm too lazy to deal with Imageshack, and the little image makes the point anyway...
And here's the provenance for that item...
Hi all. I'm not a collector of books so I have a question for you all. Why do I see multiple copies of some? Is each one different and more valuable than the others? I'm curious. I love the pictures you guys have posted though. :)
HA! I asked that very same question myself once! :dance:
These guys here put up with me invading their forum (a similar one in a different place) a while back and asking ALL kinds of silly questions. Very patiently. I think they are a great bunch of nutty collectors!!! :huglove:
Hi MonteGss:Quote:
Originally Posted by MonteGss
There are various reasons for multiple copies of some books. Let me address the DT series first and I will lay this out very simply and there is no intent to insult anyone's intelligence.
The DT publisher Grant, issued each hardcover of the series in different states, a Signed/Lettered edition (signed by King and artist), a Signed numbered edition (signed by King and artist), a regular trade edition, and in the case of the last 3 books, an Artists edition (signed only by the artist). Some collectors like myself desire all states of the book for their collection. Also, with the DT series, the holy grail is to own a complete set of S/L editions all with the same number. While I could expound further, I think this gives you a rough idea as to why multiple copies are owned.
Also, some of us own, let's say a regular 1st edition of The Talisman, but also own another copy signed by King, or another copy signed by Straub, or even one signed by both. As you can gather, there are lots of various combinations.
I hope that goes a ways to answering your question. We love questions here, so keep asking away!!
And you are very welcome :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by wizardsrainbow