Gerald Winters and Son, the new bookstore in Bangor

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08-29-2016 08:39 PM
divemaster

I too, just saw this thread. How exciting! Neo-Trinity doesn't know me from Adam, but I've always enjoyed reading his posts and appreciating his collecting knowledge. Good luck Gerald!
09-03-2016 09:06 AM
ICry4Oy

This is FANTASTIC! My only regret is that I am sure I'll never go to Maine. I bought the Centipede Press 'Salem's Lot' from him a couple of years ago and he was an absolute wonderful person to do business with. Wishing him and his son the BEST of luck!!!!!
09-03-2016 09:53 AM
dnemec

Just liked the Facebook page and WOW! Maine is definitely on my list of places to visit, and now I have another bookstore to see as well! Best of luck!!
09-03-2016 04:29 PM
Merlin1958

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Originally Posted by ICry4Oy

This is FANTASTIC! My only regret is that I am sure I'll never go to Maine. I bought the Centipede Press 'Salem's Lot' from him a couple of years ago and he was an absolute wonderful person to do business with. Wishing him and his son the BEST of luck!!!!!

I'm sure he intends on some sort of online presence.
09-04-2016 01:03 AM
T-Dogz_AK47

This thread is truly awesome, what great news! Best of luck Gerald!!! :clap::clap::clap:
09-25-2016 08:27 AM
Alec

Just visited Gerald's website. I think we can look forward to some rare items and amazing quality.
Take the time to look at his copy of The Hobbit, I do not think I have seen a better first edition of this book.
Alec.
09-25-2016 08:44 AM
Randall Flagg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alec

Just visited Gerald's website. I think we can look forward to some rare items and amazing quality.
Take the time to look at his copy of The Hobbit, I do not think I have seen a better first edition of this book.
Alec.

Did you visit the website, or his Facebook page?
09-25-2016 09:28 AM
Br!an

Must be Facebook. The web site is still under construction.
09-26-2016 12:13 AM
herbertwest

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alec

Just visited Gerald's website. I think we can look forward to some rare items and amazing quality.
Take the time to look at his copy of The Hobbit, I do not think I have seen a better first edition of this book.
Alec.

Didn't he sell it, and the sale was a record auction?
>>> http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/...on-auction.php
09-29-2016 05:37 AM
Beverly Marsh

Did anyone here get the signed Carrie?
Looking forward to seeing what else that lady has to offer.....
10-18-2016 01:06 PM
Bev Vincent

A new article, with photo: Gerald Winters and Son, new Stephen King-centric bookstore, opens in Bangor
10-19-2016 04:00 AM
webstar1000

Bet King will stop in here a time or two:) I hope to visit and also hope that there is some affordable items. I feel there will not be but one can wish right?
10-19-2016 04:28 AM
Cwalker

Many of the things that I saw with a price tag on them were very reasonable. *****THIS NEXT PART IS ONLY MY OPINION....PURE SPECULATION BASED ON WHAT I SAW**** I am speculating that most of his prices will be more in the "Betts Books" ballpark and not the "Veryfine Books" end of things. I could be wrong, and he is in business to make money, but that is the impression I got.
10-19-2016 04:49 AM
webstar1000

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cwalker

Many of the things that I saw with a price tag on them were very reasonable. *****THIS NEXT PART IS ONLY MY OPINION....PURE SPECULATION BASED ON WHAT I SAW**** I am speculating that most of his prices will be more in the "Betts Books" ballpark and not the "Veryfine Books" end of things. I could be wrong, and he is in business to make money, but that is the impression I got.

That is really exciting news. I love how he outsourced a man hole cover from the city of Bangor for his shop to replicate the one from IT. This is so cool. I hope he makes a go of it and it is a staple spot to visit for all King collectors for a long time to come!
10-21-2016 07:44 PM
Merlin1958

Great Press, good luck and Godspeed to you, my friend!!!
10-24-2016 06:39 AM
herbertwest

I appreciate the posts on his facebook page!
>>> https://www.facebook.com/GWandSonBooks/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED
10-24-2016 08:12 AM
Beverly Marsh

Stopped in today and I must say that it was pretty exciting to walk into a brick and mortar King centric book store. He has some great stuff already and not everything is even out for display yet! Not to mention he is a very nice guy with great collecting knowledge. We had a good chat. Even though it is sold he showed me the asbestos Firestarter, a beauty! Oh yeah and I picked up not one but three books I've been looking for. This place is going to be dangerous. Lol.
10-24-2016 08:34 AM
Cwalker

It is surely a dangerous place. Luckly for me I live just far enough away (2 to 2 1/2 hours) that I can't just make a spur-of-the-moment decision to go visit. That should protect my wallet a little bit.
At least until tomorrow, when I take my wife up to see the shop and meet Gerald. :)
10-24-2016 08:37 AM
Beverly Marsh

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Originally Posted by Cwalker

It is surely a dangerous place. Luckly for me I live just far enough away (2 to 2 1/2 hours) that I can't just make a spur-of-the-moment decision to go visit. That should protect my wallet a little bit.
At least until tomorrow, when I take my wife up to see the shop and meet Gerald. :)

You're lucky! Lol, I live about two minutes away. Not gonna be good! He asked if you and I knew each other and I said that we did indeed. Enjoy your visit tomorrow! Don't buy anything I might want. I got enough today ;)
10-24-2016 05:12 PM
Theli

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Originally Posted by Beverly Marsh

Stopped in today and I must say that it was pretty exciting to walk into a brick and mortar King centric book store. He has some great stuff already and not everything is even out for display yet! Not to mention he is a very nice guy with great collecting knowledge. We had a good chat. Even though it is sold he showed me the asbestos Firestarter, a beauty! Oh yeah and I picked up not one but three books I've been looking for. This place is going to be dangerous. Lol.

Sounds dangerous indeed!
10-24-2016 05:14 PM
Merlin1958

I gotta try and make a trip there!!!!
10-24-2016 06:39 PM
Merlin1958

JMHO, but this guy is taking his shot at being THE Stephen King & Collectible store in, Maine. I really respect that. Doesn't mean I won't visit, Betts it just means I will visit BOTH to search for the books I crave!!!

Spoiler:

I do have a "soft spot" for, David but would he really condemn me? LOL I applaud, Geralds' sense of STYLE!!! Competition is great for commerce!!!
10-25-2016 03:12 AM
wizardsrainbow

I wish Gerald ALL SUCCESS in his venture in Bangor....I have no issues with his being in competition with me...the important thing for me ALWAYS is that certain books find new homes to those that want and appreciate them...if I can fascilitate that process, GREAT, if Gerald does it, that is GREAT too!
10-28-2016 09:11 PM
Patrick

Congrats on the new venture, Gerald. I look forward to checking it out (online from the west coast, that is).
11-01-2016 05:14 AM
Beverly Marsh

Had some out of town friends visiting for BanGOREfest this past weekend and of course I told them to check out the store. And of course I went with them and bought three more books.
12 step program STAT! :panic:
He has some amazing stuff. A few display only items including a Napkins 1st and 2nd draft along with original pencil sketches for the S/L. I personally don't collect proofs but he has a ton, many signed.
After going back I would have to say that price wise he is a bit on the higher side. David has spoiled us I think! However, he seems willing to negotiate. The first time I went in and bought three pricier items I asked if he would knock a little off due to buying all three and he did. I'm in the middle of another possible purchase now.....
With that being said, I will ALWAYS continue to see what David gets in because they both have different and sought after items.

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