Book Collection:MikeDuke

[MikeDuke]

I am not sure. Like I said, my aunt was close to the front of the line. So maybe they did run out.

[MikeDuke]

I think he signed a few hundred books(maybe 800?) at that event. I think mine was in the 70's.

[Merlin1958]

Nice Acquisition, Mike!! I was able to get one from the same event from a very, very nice member!!!!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Merlin. I tried at the website but I was lazy and missed the opening bell so to speak. Then I tried the lottery and did not win. When I got the book from my aunt it was a nice surprise. So I am really happy that I was able to get one of these. I already started The Waste Lands so I will not get to this for a bit. Who knows, maybe if there are Dr.Sleep signed books I will get lucky there too.
I just took a peak at your collection. Very impressive. I hope to start on the dedicated limited books after I get the last two first ed's that I need.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Very nice Mike. I especially like that card too. Have to keep an eye out for that item.

[MikeDuke]

I am sure every bit of extra stuff, cards, pics etc... Helps to add to the item being legit over the long haul so I am glad that I got one as well.

[MikeDuke]

Been away, but now I am back . Really nothing new on the collection front as other things have taken precedence, but I hope to get back into it soon. But, I am in deep into the DT. I about 3/4 through Wizard and Glass(first book as the signed Wizard is in 2 volumes). I have to admit that I feel like I am running in mud here. I think I just have to push through this section and hope the next volume and books after this one pick up. Plus I am excited about Dr. Sleep. Anyway, I may be popping back in now and again more often.

[MikeDuke]

Bought a regular copy of Dr. Sleep. I went in the back entrance(street entrance) of my B&N and they only had one copy out, the display copy so I bought that one. Obviously in great shape. Not a special ed or anything but at least the collection keeps growing .

[jhanic]

John

[Ben Staad]

Congrats on adding to the collection.

Bought a regular copy of Dr. Sleep. I went in the back entrance(street entrance) of my B&N and the only had one copy out, the display copy so I bought that one. Obviously in great shape. Not a special ed or anything but at least the collection keeps growing .

[MikeDuke]

Thanks. It's a slow process but no matter if the book is a new one and not a special one, I still think it's a fun process. And there is nothing like getting back into the game, which I am now.

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah congrats Mike. I agree, no matter the edition - it's always fun adding a book to the collection.

[MikeDuke]

Now I just have to decide if I want to try and finish my first ed set, or start on some of the limited ed, that are out there. HMMMM.....

[MikeDuke]

I could not help my self. I ordered the "Gift ed" of The Shinning(1 of 1500) and the "Anniversary ed" of Christine(1 of 750) from Subterranean Press. I know they are not signed but The Shinning looks cool and Christine is the very first King book I ever read. I hope this publishing company is a good one. I never ordered from them before. The Shinning should be out in Nov and Christine says "out later this year". I shouldn't be worried that Christine doesn't have a date yet right? Have other people ordered stuff with no given release date?

[The Library Policeman]

You'll be fine with both publishers, Mike. I've bought books from both publishers in the past and I have both these books on order too, and Christine is supposed to be shipping this week! Congratulations on the new orders.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks. I just wanted to make sure. I wonder if they ship by order of where you are in the line. I am pretty far back probably so even though I just ordered today, the likely hood of me getting it next week is remote. But as long as I get them, I will be happy. Something a bit different to add to the collection. I know think that even though they are not signed, it's still cool to add them to a collection.

[MikeDuke]

Just talked to Sub Press and they said they still had some of the DR. Sleep UK limited ed(1-700), the one with the cat on the front. Again, not a real sig but still somewhat limited and still cool to have. I did contact them asking if they had any left and since it was still listed on the site, they said that they had some left. So, I ordered one of those too. Man coming back to this forum can really be an issue sometimes .

[jhanic]

I ordered mine from them, but am still waiting for it to show up.

John

[MikeDuke]

Well, we shall see. Hopefully it won't be too bad. I remember waiting a long time for Secretary of Dreams vol 1 and the books I ordered from Grant.

[MikeDuke]

Good news.

"This message was sent to you at the request of Subterranean Press, to notify you that they have shipped a package to you. For details about your shipment or to track your package, please refer to the information below"
Mailing Date: 10/10/2013
Est. Delivery: 2-9 days

They did not say if it's just one book, two books, or all three but at least I know they send out emails for me to get the notice. That's a good sign.

[MikeDuke]

So now that I look again, it is probably the Dr.Sleep one. Because I don't think The Shinning or Christine are ready to ship yet.

[Merlin1958]

Yeah!!!

[MikeDuke]

Again, Even though it's still not really signed by him, it it still somewhat limited and a cool one to I have I think.

[MikeDuke]

I am still excited but people can be honest. Am I stupid for just getting these "gift" ed of the books? I mean, should it be S\L or nothing and if I miss it, oh well?

[bdwyer19]

I am still excited but people can be honest. Am I stupid for just getting these "gift" ed of the books? I mean, should it be S\L or nothing and if I miss it, oh well?

There's no right or wrong. It's your collection, and if you like the look of the gift editions, then that's all that matters!