Stephen King Collecting Questions

**wizardsrainbow** · 03-25-2008 12:09 PM

Thanks everyone. Your responses have been most helpful and exactly what I am looking for.

Thanks again. Have I ever said "I love this place!"

**Nerak** · 03-26-2008 08:32 AM

I know someone selling this book..[ame="http://www.amazon.com/She-Loves-Monsters-Simon-Clark/dp/B000VTDGX8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206548211&sr=1-7"]http://www.amazon.com/She-Loves-Monsters-Simon-Clark/dp/B000VTDGX8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206548211&sr=1-7[/ame]

He says this about it:
This special edition is limited to 26 lettered copies as is stated in the limitation page. However, it is not lettered. Instead, Joe Hill has entered (printed) his name and doodled his signature drawing. Purchased in Exeter NH whence the author resides. Signed by all 3 authors/illustrators on the limitation page: Simon Clark, Paul Finch, and Caniglia ( the artist). This book is quite rare.

He's offering it to me for less than the advertised price.

Do you think I should go for it?

**Justin Case** · 03-26-2008 08:40 AM

I don't know about the whole "Joe Hill" connection but if it's in good condition than I'd grab it straight away. I have it and it is one of the best lettered of its kind (i.e. metal case, etc.. second only to maybe the metal tray for Neverland - I like when that type of traycase reflects aspects of the story). The whole metal case design is amazing and looks great on your shelf - plus it houses everything (i.e. book, print, manuscript page, etc.. ). It is one of the rarer Necessary Evil lettereds IMHO

**Randall Flagg** · 03-26-2008 09:06 AM

Not sure on that. I assume you refer to the one for ~$158.
Once we get some good advice, I am going to merge this with the Collecting Questions thread.

**Justin Case** · 03-26-2008 09:17 AM

Is this from Joe Hill?? An association type thing? If so than the price should be more than the $200+ you'd be lucky to find one for (last one I saw went for $295 - and I thought that was a good deal).

**Justin Case** · 03-26-2008 09:18 AM

the real question I guess is: Is the seller credible? Don't know the source than I'm inclined to be incredulous...

**Nerak** · 03-26-2008 09:20 AM

he works at the sub shop down the street from work, he deals in books often, but I've never bought anything from him before. I am going to look at it on Friday.

He didn't say anything about it being in a case.

Jerome, thanks for leaving it out, I wouldn't be able to find it otherwise! LOL

Bad me for starting another thread! LOL

**Nerak** · 03-26-2008 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Justin Case

Is this from Joe Hill?? An association type thing? If so than the price should be more than the $200+ you'd be lucky to find one for (last one I saw went for $295 - and I thought that was a good deal).

I am not sure, but I know Joe, so I can check with him on it.

**Cutter** · 03-26-2008 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Nerak

Originally Posted by Justin Case

Is this from Joe Hill?? An association type thing? If so than the price should be more than the $200+ you'd be lucky to find one for (last one I saw went for $295 - and I thought that was a good deal).

I am not sure, but I know Joe, so I can check with him on it.

He's right, they go for a high price, if it's a Lettered Edition it comes with a lot of extras. here's a link to an image of all the stuff you get:

http://www.awfulbooks.com/awfulbooks...llrez/SLM3.jpg

My guess is it's a pc, if it's just the book, and if it's just the book it isn't worth more than $40. But since you are a Joe Hill fan, and it's real, who knows what it's worth?

Personally I can't gauge what Joe Hill items are worth. When I think $200 is ridiculous for a chapbook, people are buying them up like crazy.

**Matt** · 03-26-2008 11:51 AM

awfulbooks.com?

Wow, that's not an eye catcher is it?

**Nerak** · 03-26-2008 01:12 PM

It is the lettered, but like he says in the description, it says Joe Hill instead of a letter and Joe doodled his ghostie in it. I don't remember where he said he got it, but I am going to check it out Friday, and I should be seeing Joe tomorrow, I will asj him about it then.

Thanks everyone

**Cutter** · 03-26-2008 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Matt

awfulbooks.com?

Wow, that's not an eye catcher is it?

lol, Fred is actually a good guy. He built the site to grade Lettered Editions; if they were worth the money or not. He started it because he was mad at some of the crappy Lettered Editions that were published, hence the awful books name.

**Ari_Racing** · 03-28-2008 06:08 AM

How do you recognize a 1st edition of The Bachman Books?

Thanks!

**Randall Flagg** · 03-28-2008 06:13 AM

Publisher: NAL
Year: 1985
State: Trade Hardback Issue price $19.95
Comments: Quarter Bound in black cloth with black boards and gold title embossing on spine. First printing 15,000 copies. Copyright page states: “First (Omnibus) Printing October, 1985”
Full number line: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

**Ari_Racing** · 03-28-2008 06:47 AM

Thanks!

**shnnrc01** · 03-28-2008 12:21 PM

is there any "first edition... or first printed..." etc. on the copyright page to the NEW ADVENTURES Of SHERLOCK HOLMES to deem it a 1st edition.the copy im looking to bid on has the price on the dustjacket and is from 1987 but the seller says there is nothing stated on the copyright page about a 1st edition..thx guys,barry.

**Randall Flagg** · 03-28-2008 12:32 PM

Are you referring to the trade hardback, or the trade paperback?

**shnnrc01** · 03-28-2008 12:42 PM

hardback

**shnnrc01** · 03-28-2008 12:42 PM

the paperback doesnt have a dustjacket,right?

**Randall Flagg** · 03-28-2008 12:45 PM

Correct. the trade PB does not. I just wanted to be sure. Sorry, but I don't have the HB (goes to look). I have the Trade PB which is self described as a "Second Printing" on the CR page.

**shnnrc01** · 03-28-2008 12:55 PM

thx randall.

**Kevin** · 03-28-2008 12:56 PM

I've just recieved 7 King/Bachman hardcover books FREE from an antique dealer who was feeling uber generous (long story). I have no idea whether any of them are valuable (doubt it, I'm sure the antique dealer would have checked) but I'm interested in finding out. Is there a quick way to check? None of them are signed.

**Randall Flagg** · 03-28-2008 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

I've just recieved 7 King/Bachman hardcover books FREE from an antique dealer who was feeling uber generous (long story). I have no idea whether any of them are valuable (doubt it, I'm sure the antique dealer would have checked) but I'm interested in finding out. Is there a quick way to check? None of them are signed.

Go to the Catalog. Click on each particular book and the info will be there.
A good example is the info given to Arial racing a few posts earlier.
It was quoted directly from the Catalog.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...read.php?t=974

**Kevin** · 03-28-2008 01:04 PM

Thank you kindly, didn't know it was that easy.

**Mr. Rabbit Trick** · 03-28-2008 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

I've just recieved 7 King/Bachman hardcover books FREE from an antique dealer who was feeling uber generous (long story). I have no idea whether any of them are valuable (doubt it, I'm sure the antique dealer would have checked) but I'm interested in finding out. Is there a quick way to check? None of them are signed.

Look at the "How to Identify 1st Editions" on the Tutorials Page. I suspect they will be book club editions, which are not worth anything.

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