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Neil Gaimen S/L Anansi Boys. Mint. Comes with matching number notebook.
$275 PP gift. Free USA shipping.
For sale:
Neil Gaimen S/L Anansi Boys. Mint. Comes with matching number notebook.
$275 PP gift. Free USA shipping.
So I got my copy of Ocean from Goldsboro Books today. It is kind of weird what they do. They take a regular UK first printing, signed on the title page. That in and of itself is nothing special (look at how many US copies of Ocean Neil is signing). Then, they tip-in limitation pages into 700 of those copies, and add a slipcase, making it a limited edition. I'm not complaining at all...just looking at it for what it is.
The Absolute Sandman editions are almost mandatory in any discerning Horror/Dark Fantasy reader/collector's library. The story/ies are some of best you'll ever read, and the editions themselves are magnificent- think Scream Press' Skeleton Crew quality- and a steal at those prices, imo.Originally Posted by cit74
That is crazy big - half of the run in one book - I cannot imagine trying to lift, open, read that monstrosity. Although it is cheaper than buying the 5 absolute editions...You could wait and just by the two 1000+ page Omnibus Volumes coming out this year. Here is the link for Volume 1 - http://www.amazon.com/Sandman-Omnibu...solute+sandman
I don't know if they will be the same size as the Absolute editions, but I just love 1000+ page books :-)
Those forthcoming "Omnibus" editions sound interesting, but, ultimately, yeah- they've GOT to be too huge to actually read...!
You can get all 5 Absolute Editions here for $54.99 each - http://www.cheapgraphicnovels.com/_s...an&categoryid=
Here's a link to catch Gaiman's talk in Glendale. So if you haven't been able to make it to a signing you might enjoy ths:
http://shelf-life.ew.com/2013/07/05/...man-livetalks/
Or here:
http://vimeo.com/69644329
Thank you! Was supposed to make this event with my daughter, but circumstances prevented it. Will watch with her later. Much appreciated.
Just got home from the signing in Santa Rosa (a full 2.5 hours earlier than last week). Had a wonderful day. Ate at a very good Puerto Rican restaurant for lunch, then saw despicable me 2 in the afternoon. Once that finished we (my wife, daughter, and son) headed over to the theater. We got there around 430 - an hour before doors opened (2 hours before the start). There were 3 lines - one will call to get your books (which I headed into) and the entrance lines were divided into two - as you could enter from either side of the theater. So steph waited in the main line while I got our books - which saved us a bunch of spaces. Once we were all in the main line - patrick and TN lucked up upon us, got their books and then casually mingled with us to be near the front of a line.
Now it was time to enter and they gave you a lettered and numbered card. All that mattered was the letter since these were the groups to be called in order for the signing. Patrick and TN were now ahead of us and got letter F. When we came through I think we would have gotten F as well, although the girl did have B cards in her hand. But I used the Caleb trump card and asked if we could get an A card - which they kindly gave us - just one card that as good for our group - can you signing veterans see where this is going? Anyway we sat down and enjoyed a lively hour of gaiman. He read from ocean - and a little further in the book than last week - so an all new reading which was nice. Then he answered questions which was always entertaining. I wrote down a couple of questions - and the last one he answered was one of mine - about his upcoming book, "fortunately the milk". It served as a nice transition for him to read from this story - which is only the second time he's read from this story on the tour - he started it last week in SF - and this time he read a little further than last week.
So now it's time for the signing and they call letter A and we all (6 of us, including TN and Patrick) move over to get our books signed. Patrick thought I was too nice since I ad gotten several copies of ocean inscribed (last week and this week) - and each person could only get 1 book inscribed - so I shorted myself of 3 personalized gaiman books - no biggie - still was able to get plenty signed (and now I have favors abound
Now patrick brought a small book store with himand he and TN used their F card to wait and get back in line. It was about 9pm after we got our first set signed - I only had 3 others with me, but the family was tired and hungry and I can only ask so much. So we baled and went for food. I guess I could've given a book or two to Patrick and TN - but I didn't want to burden them and I was happy with my signed lot.
I'm sure you are asking - where are the pics - well I have to upload them to the computer tomorrow - so you'll have to wait to see them, and hear TNs and Patrick's version of the evening.
I'm getting ready to leave for tonight's event. Last chance offer: does anyone want an inscribed copy? All I'm asking is the Canadian cover price + shipping. I'll be hand-picking the best copies, no bent corners Amazon style.
So Cit, if I'm understanding this right, I should try to get a different card from my wife and then we both piggy-back on the other person's card?
WDIL, that is correct. Do that if you can. Note that he is only inscribing one book per person. He will flatsign as many OCEANS as you bring him. He will only sign one non-OCEANS book per person. Which single book you want inscribed is your choice.
Chad, great seeing you last night! TN went through the line twice. I went a third time just because We had some random book left. More later. Need coffee.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Double post. Move along.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
looking for the uber deluxe version Ocean. PS and Sub Press have none left. Anyone that can help me out i would appreciate it
Did you look at Amazon? They have a S/L of Ocean for $130 preorder
Read my second ever Gaiman book today. It happened to be his latest, The Ocean at the End of the Lane. I must say that it was very good! He is quite the storyteller. I look forward to spending more money that I don't have on books.
its actually a different version than that one. The one im looking for was only offered for sale in the UK
My signed books from last night:
Inscribed 1st ed. MAKE GOOD ART:
Inscribed 1st Ed. GOOD OMENS:
Inscribed Reader's Copy numbered to match my S/L of AMERICAN GODS. The companion Reader's Copy is not normally signed, but mine is now:
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Very Nice, Patrick!!! Congrats!!!
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
My 1st Ed. Of STORIES was already inscribed to me by Chuck Palahniuk. Now it is also signed by Neil Gaiman. Neil drew a doodle of the monster from the front cover artwork (as seen in the first photo in the previous post). Next time I see Joe Hill, I will ask him to sign it as well.
My Notebook numbered to match my S/L of ANANSI BOYS. This companion to the limited edition is not normally signed. Now mine is.
The true first edition of ODD AND THE FROST GIANTS is not the hardcover, but a small paperback produced for World Book Day and sold to British schoolchildren for 1 pound. TDT member, Darkthoughts (Lisa), sent this to me a few years ago when it was released - as a surprise gift. Now it is signed.
1st Ed of DEATH: TIME OF YOUR LIFE flatsigned:
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
I din't realize that you weren't through!!! Congrats again!!! LOL
Very cool inscriptions!!!
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
Thanks, Bill! I have one more that I will post when I get a chance.
This event was a great evening visiting with other members and getting to listen to Neil, and to visit him up close three times after his talk (cycled the line that many times).
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Here is my 1st edition of THE VERY BEST OF BEST NEW HORROR.
When a group of us saw Joe Hill in San Francisco a couple months ago, Joe signed the book twice - once on the title page and also on the page where his story starts.
Last night Neil Gaiman also signed it on the title page. Then, amazingly, he turned to the page where his story starts and signed that as well. I couldn't believe he double-signed it on a night with a couple thousand autographs.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Very nice indeed - love all the inscriptions. I'll post some of my pics later - but my wife's been busy with school work so I haven't been able to upload anything.
Quick review: left home at 1:15, waited 45 minutes to cross the bridge at the border, arrived at 5:30, Gaiman's flight was delayed, reading started at 7 finally, signing started at 9, our turn was at 2:30 in the morning, got 4 copies of The Ocean and 5 older books signed, arrived home at 5:15 in the morning, pics to follow.
Welcome home, WDIL! Get some well- deserved rest!
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Congrats on the cool inscriptions, signatures and doodles everyone!
Wanted: Human skin edition of The Book of the Dead. Will accept PC copy.
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