Stephen King Collecting Questions

[kingfan2323]

What is the real story about the Hodder MISERY flipback book? I find the prices on Abe Books (the only place I could find any), hard to believe. Do they reflect reality or are the sellers dreaming?

There is no market for these. The people who collect oddities like this already have their copies. The ones on Abe, or anywhere else, will not sell.

The same goes for most of the older Turtleback editions. Sometimes hundreds of Dollars which surely nobody will ever pay for.

If this is the case I would like to buy one. Should be inexpensive on here.

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

[herbertwest]

What is the real story about the Hodder MISERY flipback book? I find the prices on Abe Books (the only place I could find any), hard to believe. Do they reflect reality or are the sellers dreaming?

There is no market for these. The people who collect oddities like this already have their copies. The ones on Abe, or anywhere else, will not sell.

Agreed

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Thanks, that's more or less what I was thinking.

[kingfan2323]

What is the real story about the Hodder MISERY flipback book? I find the prices on Abe Books (the only place I could find any), hard to believe. Do they reflect reality or are the sellers dreaming?

There is no market for these. The people who collect oddities like this already have their copies. The ones on Abe, or anywhere else, will not sell.

Agreed

Anyone else have feedback on this? Curious.

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

[kingfan2323]

Can someone clarify "owning the rights" to future numbers? I have dark tower 2-9 of #246 but do not own rights correct? How can I?

Also I bought all 4 DoubleDay Artist Editions matching numbers from Betts. I know Mindy will help get my future doubleday numbers if she can but can I "own" the number?

Thanks All!



seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

[herbertwest]

What is the real story about the Hodder MISERY flipback book? I find the prices on Abe Books (the only place I could find any), hard to believe. Do they reflect reality or are the sellers dreaming?

There is no market for these. The people who collect oddities like this already have their copies. The ones on Abe, or anywhere else, will not sell.

Agreed

Anyone else have feedback on this? Curious.

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

What kind of information are you looking for?

[kingfan2323]

What is the real story about the Hodder MISERY flipback book? I find the prices on Abe Books (the only place I could find any), hard to believe. Do they reflect reality or are the sellers dreaming?

There is no market for these. The people who collect oddities like this already have their copies. The ones on Abe, or anywhere else, will not sell.

Agreed

Anyone else have feedback on this? Curious.

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

What kind of information are you looking for?

Hi. Value and availability. No market value should suggest some availability and low price but do not see that anywhere. Thanks for your input.

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

[Br!an]

Can someone clarify "owning the rights" to future numbers? I have dark tower 2-9 of #246 but do not own rights correct? How can I?

Also I bought all 4 DoubleDay Artist Editions matching numbers from Betts. I know Mindy will help get my future doubleday numbers if she can but can I "own" the number?

Thanks All!



seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

For the Grant books you should wait until the next The Dark Tower book is announced by Grant Publishing and then email Grant informing them that you own #246 TWTTK.

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As for the Bett's books, that number goes to David. The number rights do not normally transfer to the buyer. If David is willing to give up those rights, then Mindy will assign the number to you and update the database to include you in the next presale. You will still need to respond to the order confirmation email requesting that number every time you place an order for the series.

[C1TIZEN_X]

Can someone clarify "owning the rights" to future numbers? I have dark tower 2-9 of #246 but do not own rights correct? How can I?

Also I bought all 4 DoubleDay Artist Editions matching numbers from Betts. I know Mindy will help get my future doubleday numbers if she can but can I "own" the number?

Thanks All!



seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

For the Grant books you should wait until the next The Dark Tower book is announced by Grant Publishing and then email Grant informing them that you own #246 TWTTK.

*

As for the Bett's books, that number goes to David. The number rights do not normally transfer to the buyer. If David is willing to give up those rights, then Mindy will assign the number to you and update the database to include you in the next presale. You will still need to respond to the order confirmation email requesting that number every time you place an order for the series.

The issue I ran into in regards to the Doubleday Artist editions is the number I was able to get on those is a number that is reserved for a Lifetime member who did not buy the artist editions. So, I was not able to get the same number for the Sleeping Beauties S/L because it was already taken. No worries, I still got the book Just not matching numbers to what I already have.

[herbertwest]

What is the real story about the Hodder MISERY flipback book? I find the prices on Abe Books (the only place I could find any), hard to believe. Do they reflect reality or are the sellers dreaming?

There is no market for these. The people who collect oddities like this already have their copies. The ones on Abe, or anywhere else, will not sell.

Agreed

Anyone else have feedback on this? Curious.

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

What kind of information are you looking for?

Hi. Value and availability. No market value should suggest some availability and low price but do not see that anywhere. Thanks for your input.

In all honesty, I do not have much more informations that you do.
There are hardly any copies, and the only ones are available at very high prices. I also own one.

Given the rarity, I would say that they never actually sale, so as for the value, I would say that it's only worth what someone is willing to pay to have it in their collection.

I know that this doesnt help you at all, am sorry about it, but there arent much more information out there.
I tried to find out the print run, but couldnt access that info

[Roog]

I cannot find any new Flipback books, did they stop releasing them in the UK? Maybe that made them more scarce, Misery was the 6th Flipback release.

[kingfan2323]

What is the real story about the Hodder MISERY flipback book? I find the prices on Abe Books (the only place I could find any), hard to believe. Do they reflect reality or are the sellers dreaming?

There is no market for these. The people who collect oddities like this already have their copies. The ones on Abe, or anywhere else, will not sell.

Agreed

Anyone else have feedback on this? Curious.

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

What kind of information are you looking for?

Hi. Value and availability. No market value should suggest some availability and low price but do not see that anywhere. Thanks for your input.

In all honesty, I do not have much more informations that you do.
There are hardly any copies, and the only ones are available at very high prices. I also own one.

Given the rarity, I would say that they never actually sale, so as for the value, I would say that it's only worth what someone is willing to pay to have it in their collection.

I know that this doesnt help you at all, am sorry about it, but there arent much more information out there.
I tried to find out the print run, but couldnt access that info

So safe to say there is a "market value" for them. Thanks.

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

[kingfan2323]

Thanks for the clarification on owning numbers C1tizen and Brian.

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I cannot find any new Flipback books, did they stop releasing them in the UK? Maybe that made them more scarce, Misery was the 6th Flipback release.

The Flipbacks (12 books selling for £9.99) were a massive flop. They were shoddily made from "Bible" paper. "Great for making rollies," Most of them went to the recycle bin.

[Roog]

I cannot find any new Flipback books, did they stop releasing them in the UK? Maybe that made them more scarce, Misery was the 6th Flipback release.

The Flipbacks (12 books selling for £9.99) were a massive flop. They were shoddily made from "Bible" paper. "Great for making rollies," Most of them went to the recycle bin.

Thanks for that.
Great difference with here in Holland. Almost 600 Dwarsligger books have been released so far.

[herbertwest]

An handful in France only

[vincent]

These books do ok in Belgium as well. You find them near the cash-register in bookstores, people apparently read them on trains.

[kingfan2323]

These books do ok in Belgium as well. You find them near the cash-register in bookstores, people apparently read them on trains.

Seeking a reasonably priced Misery. Appreciate it

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

[vincent]

These books do ok in Belgium as well. You find them near the cash-register in bookstores, people apparently read them on trains.

Seeking a reasonably priced Misery. Appreciate it

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

Sorry, I meant the flipbook books in general. I don't have a Misery one. If I should see one in a store, I'll be sure to get it and contact you.

[kingfan2323]

These books do ok in Belgium as well. You find them near the cash-register in bookstores, people apparently read them on trains.

Seeking a reasonably priced Misery. Appreciate it

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

Sorry, I meant the flipbook books in general. I don't have a Misery one. If I should see one in a store, I'll be sure to get it and contact you.

Open to the forum. And THANK YOU SO MUCH.

seeking: anything DT related #246
Night Shift Anniversary Ed. (blue skull cover)

[herbertwest]

Someone on reddit seems to have said that the "newest" version of 112263 (whatever that means : us, uk? dates? covers?) may include the alternate ending?

It's probably not true, but any chance for people to check?

[St. Troy]

Someone on reddit seems to have said that the "newest" version of 112263 (whatever that means : us, uk? dates? covers?) may include the alternate ending?

I'll ask in advance, since I have yet to read 11/22/63:

*If anyone is inclined to mention the ending of 11/22/63 (actual or alternate), please put it in a spoiler tag thing to hide it.*

Much appreciated!

[The Library Policeman]

Someone on reddit seems to have said that the "newest" version of 112263 (whatever that means : us, uk? dates? covers?) may include the alternate ending?

I'll ask in advance, since I have yet to read 11/22/63:

*If anyone is inclined to mention the ending of 11/22/63 (actual or alternate), please put it in a spoiler tag thing to hide it.*

Much appreciated!

You’re in for a treat it’s a great story

[Lurker]

I liked the flipbacks and read several of mine. No problems. Not Misery or Jasper Fforde as they are authors I collect. And they fit nicely in a CD holder.



The idea is still going - this month or next Penguin is issuing what they call "minis" which are flipbacks. Bunch of YA titles.

[mkberger]

Any thoughts as to the value of a proof of the Dark Harvest edition of Lawrence Block's THE SINS OF THE FATHERS, with an introduction by King?