The Collectible George R.R. Martin

[Kingfan24]

I don't know if any GRRM fans would be interested in this set simply because it has one of his chapbooks, but if so, let me know and I'll provide the order info.

Are these signed?

[becca69]

I don't know if any GRRM fans would be interested in this set simply because it has one of his chapbooks, but if so, let me know and I'll provide the order info.

Are these signed?

No

[Kingfan24]

This is a really cool looking set regardless

[RC65]

Correct -- not signed. Also not numbered...so I have no idea what the limitation of this set is. The promotional copy states that the box is handmade, so I suspect it can't be a lot, but who knows...a few hundred, perhaps? Could be a lot more, though, I suppose, depending on one's definition of "handmade"...

[RC65]

Correct -- not signed. Also not numbered...so I have no idea what the limitation of this set is. The promotional copy states that the box is handmade, so I suspect it can't be a lot, but who knows...a few hundred, perhaps? Could be a lot more, though, I suppose, depending on one's definition of "handmade"...

An update to this: My curiousity got the best of me and I emailed them to try and find out the limitation...for those interested, this is what I was told: "We printed 2,000 copies, but it is a one-time print run, so once these copies are gone, there won’t ever be any new ones made."

So there you go: 2000 limitation. More than I would have anticipated, but probaby helps account for the modest price, since as we all know volume drives down costs.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'm interested because of the Matheson book.

[ELazansky]

So is anyone going to post a link for prospective purchasers?

[Kingfan24]

So is anyone going to post a link for prospective purchasers?

I was wondering that myself.

[RC65]

Here is the post I made on another forum...it has the link and more pictures to help with the decision:

GHOST BOX is a collection of single-story chapbooks of individualized cover design by authors both classic and contemporary:

H. F. Arnold
Dennis Etchison
Adam Corbin Fusco
W. F. Harvey
Arthur Machen
George R. R. Martin
Richard Matheson
Michael Reaves
Al Sarrantonio
Clark Ashton Smith
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

I don't typically go for projects like this that border on the gimmicky, but based on pics I had seen and the list of authors selected I made an exception in this case and I'm extremely glad I did. The production values, the conceptual design and attention to detail, of this thing is off the chart for the price paid. The promotional material describe it thusly: "Each handmade box features a matte-black finish, an iridescent colour-shifting foil stamp on top, and a magnetized lid. The booklets have debossed design details and are bound with brass staples." It is neither signed nor numbered and I've no idea what the limitation is, but it is at its core a work of mass-market art by a duo of publishing-design artists (https://www.hingstonandolsen.com/publisher/ ).

The box is about the size of a standard paperback:



Once open, there is a complementary design of the cover blocks underneath the lid, and a short note from Patton Oswalt, editor and comedian (and horror fiction fan), atop the chapbooks:



Small details like a cutout to lift up the chapbooks out of the box attest to the thoughtful quality imbued in this item:



Inside are eleven chapbooks, each and every one in my mind a winner...very much looking forward to reading both those I've read before and those I've not. In addition, a poem penned by Lovecraft is pasted on the bottom of the box, thus offering a total of twelve different works. From a collector and Matheson fan standpoint, I'm particularly thrilled to actually have a chapbook of Matheson's titular story from his debut collection:



The publisher's exemplary production qualities continue in the page design, generous margin spacing, and style and size of font selected, offering a comfortable reading experience:



All of this for just over $30, once the Canadian-to-US-dollar conversion is factored in. It's a deal at twice the price. If you want your own GHOST BOX, the page for it is here:

https://www.hingstonandolsen.com/store/the-ghost-box

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I ordered one. Some entity took over my body and I just couldn't help myself.

[swintek]

I ordered one. Some entity took over my body and I just couldn't help myself.

Ditto. Looks like my kind of production. Thanks all for the pics and info. Where did everyone initially find out about this? Fascinated by that..

[RC65]

I ordered one. Some entity took over my body and I just couldn't help myself.

Ditto. Looks like my kind of production. Thanks all for the pics and info. Where did everyone initially find out about this? Fascinated by that..

An author I follow on Twitter (not one of the contributing authors) mentioned it and posted a pic with his tweet. Had I not seen that, I wouldn't have been aware of it, either.

[swintek]

I ordered one. Some entity took over my body and I just couldn't help myself.

Ditto. Looks like my kind of production. Thanks all for the pics and info. Where did everyone initially find out about this? Fascinated by that..

An author I follow on Twitter (not one of the contributing authors) mentioned it and posted a pic with his tweet. Had I not seen that, I wouldn't have been aware of it, either.

Interesting. Thanks again. Love these Not-the-Usual-Suspects kind of thing.

[Anubis2347]

Looking to sell:

$275 PP Gift

Rogues – Subterranean Press Signed Limited Edition
Book and slipcase are in Fine unread condition

George RR Martin, Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, and many more…

PM me with offers.

[Lurker]

Any ballpark on what one of these would go for? The top of the spine has just a slight smush.
A Game of Thrones 1 HC 1st ED Stephen Yeull Jon Snow VG

[jsmcmullen92]

Any ballpark on what one of these would go for? The top of the spine has just a slight smush.
A Game of Thrones 1 HC 1st ED Stephen Yeull Jon Snow VG

$150?

[becca69]

Any ballpark on what one of these would go for? The top of the spine has just a slight smush.
A Game of Thrones 1 HC 1st ED Stephen Yeull Jon Snow VG

Hard to say without pics.

[ym2000]

I would pay 300-400 for fine / fine signed Jon Snow cover. Have yet to get one in condition that satisfies me. it's always the dust jacket or spine...

Any ballpark on what one of these would go for? The top of the spine has just a slight smush.
A Game of Thrones 1 HC 1st ED Stephen Yeull Jon Snow VG

Hard to say without pics.

[Lurker]

Thanks guys. I thought they might be a lot more than the solid silver one, but it looks like it should be less.

[WeDealInLead]

Original GoT art: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Game-Of-Thr....c100033.m2042

[lotuz]

Here is the post I made on another forum...it has the link and more pictures to help with the decision...

All of this for just over $30, once the Canadian-to-US-dollar conversion is factored in. It's a deal at twice the price. If you want your own GHOST BOX, the page for it is here:

https://www.hingstonandolsen.com/store/the-ghost-box

Cool - thanks for sharing this! I ordered a copy

[Anubis2347]

For Sale: $250 PP Gift (Offers will be considered)

Game of Thrones
1st Edition / 1st Printing
Silver cover with Iron Throne depicted
Near Fine to Fine Condition
Kept in a mylar DJ protector as well as a slipcase

[jsmcmullen92]

For Sale: $250 PP Gift (Offers will be considered)

Game of Thrones
1st Edition / 1st Printing
Silver cover with Iron Throne depicted
Near Fine to Fine Condition
Kept in a mylar DJ protector as well as a slipcase

That's really cheap!!!! wish I needed it. where were you a few months ago when I dropped $400

[BigJoeHillfan]

Camelot books has Sub Press GOT limited and lettered books for sale.

[Booknutt]

Camelot books has Sub Press GOT limited and lettered books for sale.

Coincidentally, does anyone have $8,000 I can borrow.