Stephen King Collecting Questions

[skyofcrack]

I wonder if SK has ever signed The Dark Half book as George Stark.

I wonder if SK has ever signed The Dark Half book as George Stark.

Well, he wrote it as, Steve but, I would not be surprised if he didn't sign it as such as a "Goof" somewhere along the line. Good question.

I doubt it. Authors rarely like to sign as a character from their book(s).
Bad mojo.
One time I asked Joe Hill to sign a book about Joe Hill, and he politely. but firmly said "sorry, no way: bad mojo".

I really only asked as sort of a joke anyway. If ever I were in a position to ask Mr. King for a signed book I might bring it up in conversation just to see what he'd say. Of course, I'd have a 'mint' 1st ed copy of Dark Half on standby in case he said, 'sure.'

[herbertwest]

Does anyone have a picture / scan of the cover of the NAL Audio version of THE WASTE LANDS, from 1991?

Also looking for the same thing, from the audiotapes of NIGHTMARES & DREAMSCAPES, volume 3. Penguin Audiobooks, 1995 i think.

thx

[Randall Flagg]

Does anyone have a picture / scan of the cover of the NAL Audio version of THE WASTE LANDS, from 1991?

Also looking for the same thing, from the audiotapes of NIGHTMARES & DREAMSCAPES, volume 3. Penguin Audiobooks, 1995 i think.

thx

Why?

[herbertwest]

Why not?
Actually, I am now only missing the cover for the Waste Lands audiotapes.

The reason is pretty simple : I am currently reworking / updating an old project of mine. A book dedicated to the "adaptations of Stephen King", in a "wide" definition.
That includes :
Part 1 : movies/tv series, theatre, musicals, documentaries, spoofs, etc
Part 2 : video games
Part 3 : graphic novels / comics
Part 4 : the illustrations
Part 5 : "musical" adaptations (songs, musics inspired by, King singer, King reader (his own stories / stories from others), texts written in albums)
Part 6 : adaptations in french language (ie : translations)

That also explains my questions regarding the illustrations

[CyberGhostface]

J/w do you guys think paying $80 for a limited edition Blu-ray is too much?

http://www.shoutfactory.com/product/...deluxe-edition

It's funny because I have no problem paying $100 for a limited book but at least there I can look at the finished product and see that it's high quality.

[webstar1000]

J/w do you guys think paying $80 for a limited edition Blu-ray is too much?

http://www.shoutfactory.com/product/...deluxe-edition

It's funny because I have no problem paying $100 for a limited book but at least there I can look at the finished product and see that it's high quality.

Not if you want it bad enough

[Tony]

Is this a first edition? Found it in an antique market, not sure if it is. Lemme know!

http://imgur.com/3O2j8zo

[carlosdetweiller]

Is this a first edition? Found it in an antique market, not sure if it is. Lemme know!

http://imgur.com/3O2j8zo

It could be. The copyright page matches my first editions. But is there a dust jacket with a retail price printed on the inner flap?

[Tony]

I'm pretty sure there was, $22 if I remember correctly. Does that help? I can double back and check again. I didn't actually buy it as I'm here for a few hours.

[Randall Flagg]

If it is a 1st edition of "Christine", the DJ price should be $16.95.

[Tony]

Thanks for the quick replies, I'll check back.

[Tony]

The price on the inside dust jacket is 20.95, so I guess it's not a first edition.

They also have a Cujo: http://imgur.com/l8VkIMT but it's price clipped.

Are either of these worth anything?

[jhanic]

Only as reading copies.

John

[Tony]

Thanks for the quick responses everyone!

[Ari_Racing]

I can't find who asked (and where) about the Deluxe edition of Knowing Darkness, but carlosdetweiller posted a couple of pics some time ago:

[tippy4]

Anybody know anything about a situation where Doubleday sent out hardcover copies in which WITH COMPLIMENTS OF DOUBLEDAY & COMPANY INC has been stamped on the inside cover of the book?

[ap275]

I think those are review copies, they did the same with some other titles including non King ones. Not easy to find.

[Roseannebarr]

Just bought the lettered edition of Robert Block's PSYCHOs from Cemetary Dance. I am confused, did I just pay $150 for a tray cased book, no signatures, letter QQ. same edition as the regular book $30 but just has two letters written in the book with a traycase? looked in the catalog here but did not see this book.

This is all it says at CD website --
Published in two states:
• Limited Trade Hardcover Edition of 948 copies ($30)
• Traycased Lettered Edition of 52 copies ($150)

No signatures, nothing different than a # instead of a letter?

Thank You!!

[carlosdetweiller]

Anybody know anything about a situation where Doubleday sent out hardcover copies in which WITH COMPLIMENTS OF DOUBLEDAY & COMPANY INC has been stamped on the inside cover of the book?

I don't know anything definite. I've got a nice 'Salem's Lot first edition with that stamped on the inside of the front board. There is also a slip laid in that says the same thing and has the initials "DH" also on it. I have always assumed it was from David Hartwell but don't know for sure.

Why are you asking? What have you got?

[ap275]

I have first edition of Shining and Roger Zelazny 1st edition book published in 1973 with the same stamps.

[Papaseraphim]

Hi Ari,

Can you post the scan?

Thanks,

Nick

I found a scan of a letter by Stephen King published in MAD Magazine, but I don't have the exact number it was published. I know it was after THE SHINNER parody, since King mentions it and so does another reader. Does anyone know the exact number this letter was published?

[skyofcrack]

I think those are review copies, they did the same with some other titles including non King ones. Not easy to find.

My Shining 1st:

[tippy4]

So skyofcrack, what are your thoughts on that stamp?

Does it add to the value to the book or subtract value from it?...or is there no affect?

Anybody know anything about a situation where Doubleday sent out hardcover copies in which WITH COMPLIMENTS OF DOUBLEDAY & COMPANY INC has been stamped on the inside cover of the book?

I don't know anything definite. I've got a nice 'Salem's Lot first edition with that stamped on the inside of the front board. There is also a slip laid in that says the same thing and has the initials "DH" also on it. I have always assumed it was from David Hartwell but don't know for sure.

Why are you asking? What have you got?

I have it in a Carrie 1st Edition.

Same question to you Bob....does it add to the value to the book or subtract value from it?...or is there no affect? I can't see this adding to the value......but I could see a reduction in value or no affect (the stamp came from Doubleday after all...not some schmuck's personal library stamp).


THIS is a copy of The Stand on ebay with the same stamp. Personally, I would not want that Stand because the stamping was done so poorly.....but my Carrie stamp looks as nice as skyofcrack's Shining.

[carlosdetweiller]

Same question to you Bob....does it add to the value to the book or subtract value from it?...or is there no affect?

I guess I always thought that it added some value. Probably not a great amount but maybe as an advance copy, perhaps 10%?

Since we are showing and telling here is my 'Salem's.

[RC65]

Just bought the lettered edition of Robert Block's PSYCHOs from Cemetary Dance. I am confused, did I just pay $150 for a tray cased book, no signatures, letter QQ. same edition as the regular book $30 but just has two letters written in the book with a traycase? looked in the catalog here but did not see this book.

This is all it says at CD website --
Published in two states:
• Limited Trade Hardcover Edition of 948 copies ($30)
• Traycased Lettered Edition of 52 copies ($150)

No signatures, nothing different than a # instead of a letter?

Thank You!!

Yes, there was no edition that was signed by all...so the only difference would be the tray case and lettered designation.