Stephen King Collecting Questions

[TCCBodhi]

As I mentioned, I got to visit my husband's deceased aunt's collection a few weeks ago, and there were a handful of books that were still shrinkwrapped, though most weren't. His uncle had me open them and we found that Wastelands S/L was missing the King signature!!! I initially told him to contact the Grant Books "office" but now I'm wondering if that's the best choice.

Is Grant the way to go, or should he perhaps bypass them and try to deal with King's office? Or.....I can't imagine this is the case..... Is this desirable as a "faulty" edition at this point?

It really was strange to open this up, expect to see that classic signature and the spot was just empty? Those of you with contacts with King's office, is there any way of making a handshake here so I can help his/my uncle correct his Wastelands? It's a near-complete set (DT2 though TWTTK) so hopefully someone up the pipe would want to see that corrected. PM me if that is a better choice. Thanks for your opinions everyone.

[Jimimck]

Sometimes I'd like to downgrade to the tin can and string, so I envy you there, but I don't know how I'd get through the day without my iPhone.

Every now and then I consider leaving mine at work over the weekend. But I'm too scared and don't like the thought of having withdrawal symptoms for two days! I need help.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

As I mentioned, I got to visit my husband's deceased aunt's collection a few weeks ago, and there were a handful of books that were still shrinkwrapped, though most weren't. His uncle had me open them and we found that Wastelands S/L was missing the King signature!!! I initially told him to contact the Grant Books "office" but now I'm wondering if that's the best choice.

Is Grant the way to go, or should he perhaps bypass them and try to deal with King's office? Or.....I can't imagine this is the case..... Is this desirable as a "faulty" edition at this point?

It really was strange to open this up, expect to see that classic signature and the spot was just empty? Those of you with contacts with King's office, is there any way of making a handshake here so I can help his/my uncle correct his Wastelands? It's a near-complete set (DT2 though TWTTK) so hopefully someone up the pipe would want to see that corrected. PM me if that is a better choice. Thanks for your opinions everyone.

IMO.
Grant Books would have been the correct route many years ago. They do not have any replacements nowadays so you are out of luck.
This has nothing to do with King's office and they will not be able to help.
Its not desirable as a "faulty" edition.
Lesson learned. Always remove shrinkwrap as soon as you buy your book. Then you can get a replacement if the book has faults.

[Ivo]

As I mentioned, I got to visit my husband's deceased aunt's collection a few weeks ago, and there were a handful of books that were still shrinkwrapped, though most weren't. His uncle had me open them and we found that Wastelands S/L was missing the King signature!!! I initially told him to contact the Grant Books "office" but now I'm wondering if that's the best choice.

Is Grant the way to go, or should he perhaps bypass them and try to deal with King's office? Or.....I can't imagine this is the case..... Is this desirable as a "faulty" edition at this point?

It really was strange to open this up, expect to see that classic signature and the spot was just empty? Those of you with contacts with King's office, is there any way of making a handshake here so I can help his/my uncle correct his Wastelands? It's a near-complete set (DT2 though TWTTK) so hopefully someone up the pipe would want to see that corrected. PM me if that is a better choice. Thanks for your opinions everyone.

If you get a chance to attend a SK book signing bring it! It be interesting to see if SK would sign it on the limitation page and with a later version of his signature would make it unique.

[DoctorZaius]

As I mentioned, I got to visit my husband's deceased aunt's collection a few weeks ago, and there were a handful of books that were still shrinkwrapped, though most weren't. His uncle had me open them and we found that Wastelands S/L was missing the King signature!!! I initially told him to contact the Grant Books "office" but now I'm wondering if that's the best choice.

Is Grant the way to go, or should he perhaps bypass them and try to deal with King's office? Or.....I can't imagine this is the case..... Is this desirable as a "faulty" edition at this point?

It really was strange to open this up, expect to see that classic signature and the spot was just empty? Those of you with contacts with King's office, is there any way of making a handshake here so I can help his/my uncle correct his Wastelands? It's a near-complete set (DT2 though TWTTK) so hopefully someone up the pipe would want to see that corrected. PM me if that is a better choice. Thanks for your opinions everyone.

If you get a chance to attend a SK book signing bring it! It be interesting to see if SK would sign it on the limitation page and with a later version of his signature would make it unique.

I really sympathize with you. This is a harsh lesson. I have heard similar stories about the 11/22/63 limited edition, where there was no signature. Sorry to hear.

[TCCBodhi]

Exactly on the 11/22/63. My first copy was missing the sig, and had to send it back.

That was perhaps my thought Ivo, was to take it to a signing (s) and attach myself to RedSoxFan or Lot Guy and make up a quick silly story about how he "missed one!"

[tippy4]

Reach out to Robert @ Grant books first, if that gets you nowehere, reach out to King's office.

I have an AE of DT6 that was not signed by Anderson....but I never made a fuss about it and think of it as unique.

[Roseannebarr]

Did Stephen King write Silver Bullet? or do you think someone else adapted the Cycle of the Werewolf and/or screenplay written by SK into the book that we see today?

Thank You!

PS. Bev, i tried to research it myself in a couple of books, but it did not specifically mention this!

[stroppygoblin]

Did Stephen King write Silver Bullet? or do you think someone else adapted the Cycle of the Werewolf and/or screenplay written by SK into the book that we see today?

Thank You!

PS. Bev, i tried to research it myself in a couple of books, but it did not specifically mention this!

pretty sure the CP says "Screenplay and forward by Stephen King" - I'll check when I get home if no one else responds.

[Bev Vincent]

From IMDB: Writers: Stephen King (novel), Stephen King (screenplay)

[needfulthings]

Did Stephen King write Silver Bullet? or do you think someone else adapted the Cycle of the Werewolf and/or screenplay written by SK into the book that we see today?

Thank You!

PS. Bev, i tried to research it myself in a couple of books, but it did not specifically mention this!

SILVER BULLET SCREENPLAY SEPT 19 1984.




SCREENPLAY SEPTEMBER 1984 & 1st EDITION BOOK OCTOBER 1985

[Cwalker]

I've been thinking about this for a couple of days now and would like peoples thoughts on this....

The original first edition of Carrie was a run of 30,000 copies. On the last 41 years, how many of those copies were lost due to flood, fire, famine, and fornits? 10%? 20%? How many copies are in the hands of Collectors, who haved worked hard to aquire them. How many are with dealers, who know what they have and are looking for buyers?

Most importantly, how many copies are still out there waiting to be discovered in Gramma's attic or in Aunt Abigail's den?

I like to think that as King was a new writer that more copies were focused into Maine and New England to play off the "local boy makes good" theme, but i have no idea if that is the case. It is however what keeps me stopping at every yard sale i see.

Thoughts?

[Randall Flagg]

<1% of fine copies are sitting in "grammas attic". Probably as Bob would say "just a handful".

[carlosdetweiller]

<1% of fine copies are sitting in "grammas attic". Probably as Bob would say "just a handful".

Yes. Followed by a smiley emoticon.

[Roseannebarr]

Did Stephen King write Silver Bullet? or do you think someone else adapted the Cycle of the Werewolf and/or screenplay written by SK into the book that we see today?

Thank You!

PS. Bev, i tried to research it myself in a couple of books, but it did not specifically mention this!

SILVER BULLET SCREENPLAY SEPT 19 1984.




SCREENPLAY SEPTEMBER 1984 & 1st EDITION BOOK OCTOBER 1985

Thank you all for the information! I see s o little reference material on this book, I was wondering about it! Took me forever to find a first edition.

[mikeC]

Can this slipcase be fixed or is it just junk now


150 seems like a good deal if it's not junk
http://www.lwcurrey.com/pages/books/...b/the-talisman

[jhanic]

I doubt it can ever be fixed so that it looks new. $150 does seem a bit high.

John

[Randall Flagg]

It probably could be repaired, but wouldn't be worth the effort at that price. I'd buy it for $25 and spend $75 to fix it, but it's priced too high to even bother.

[mikeC]

Thanks guys!

[sharki69]

I came across a different DJ variant of Lisey's story first edition.
The book on the left seems to be the less common version - flower on top spine is brown opposed to grey/black and shovel Shaft in front cover has same color.

It is not faded...and the book is identical

Any ideas ?

[zelig]

I checked my copy as well as the book club edition in the slipcase, and the one pictured on the left does appear to have different coloring to my copies. Would like to see some other opinions.

[stroppygoblin]

I'm guessing printer fault.

[allasorte]

I checked my copy as well as the book club edition in the slipcase, and the one pictured on the left does appear to have different coloring to my copies. Would like to see some other opinions.

My bce with slipcase and my 1st/1st are both like the right version, or dark grey.

[frik]

Mine are as well. Like the right version, I mean.

sk

[Br!an]

Both of mine are dark too.