New hardcover editions of The Talisman & Black House

[Dan]

Well, to put it into perspective, I almost didn't buy the 2nd printing of THE GUNSLINGER trade hardcover from Grant. After all, I already had two editions of it. I doubt these books will increase in value that much, but you never know!

That is true, but The Gunslinger was a limited print novel. If your going for price increase, probably not much. But sometimes collecting isn't purely about monetary value.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

You're absolutely right. I never buy books thinking about how much they'll be worth in the years to come. I buy them because I like collecting and reading them. At the same time, it's a thrill to see a book you paid pennys for worth at least a couple of bucks!

[Dan]

Very true! I do love when that happens.

[mtdman]

Is there any additions or revisions or changes to the story? New preface/epilog?

[mae]

Is there any additions or revisions or changes to the story? New preface/epilog?

Quite doubtful. These were, respectively, Viking and Random House books, and now, apparently, Scribner got the rights, so they're putting them out.

[mae]

http://www.liljas-library.com/article.php?id=3197

Peter Straub: Sorry, Lilja, plans for the third book have gone no further than before. The new editions of the first two came about because the 10-year licenses on the previous editions came to an end, freeing us to sell the books all over again.

[you ever seen a ghost?]

does anyone have the new editions? i'd like to get some details so that i can include them in the next edition of the bibliography.

thanks.

-justin

[WeDealInLead]

What information do you need? I have the books and I could send you information or pics tomorrow after 4 when I'm home from work.

[biomieg]

WeDealInLead, would it be possible for you to locate another set and send them to me? The copies I got from Amazon were badly damaged so I will not go down that road again. Several other members here promised to look out for copies but they seem to be hard to come by. I would be very grateful!!

[mae]

Amazon also has the Look Inside feature enabled for The Talisman and Black House.

The "Also By" page is finally back, and it even lists "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" under PLAYS.

[WeDealInLead]

Michael,
That's no problem at all but I think you're better off getting them from CD or vjbooks.com. Canadian price is $47 + tax each. That's already a little more than $100. Add Canadian shipping which is more expensive than US. Honestly, I had $50 in gift cards and there was a 30% off sale or I probably would've passed on them. When you sign up for the newsletter from vjbooks.com, you get a 15% off code and his books will have a slipcase and will be signed by Straub.

It's not a problem at all for me to buy the books but I'd get them from VJ or CD if I were you. Let me know and I'll go get them if you want.

[biomieg]

Okay, thanks - maybe I'll go for the vjbooks set after all!