PS Publishing - Stephen King Anniversary Editions

[Scoogs]

You are definitely entitled to your opinion, no doubt there. I have been familiar, intimately, with Glenn's work especially through the Haven Fund Raiser and while at first I was "so-so" I have come to really appreciate his vision and artwork. Besides being a just awesome person, his art can be very intuitive. He also happens to be a childhood buddy (if you will) of SK and a fellow "Maine" resident. Some say he is "over-exposed" and maybe that is true, but then again over the years I have come to really appreciate his work. He is also very accessible, friendly and fast. He is definitely a valued friend of the Haven Fund and a damn good artist. IMHO

While I'm not a fan of his work, I will be the first to admit that he has been really great to this community.

However, Bob chose the perfect word. Saturation. IMHO, Glenn doesn't need to illustrate every King related book from every publisher.

I personally look forward to seeing new illustrators that I am not familiar with.
Glenn has done more than enough SK titles. To be honest, so have Whelan, Chong, and any of the other multi-book illustrators that I may have missed.

I've actually been thinking about starting a thread for illustrators we'd like to see working with CD, SP, PS, Centipede, etc.

[Merlin1958]

You are definitely entitled to your opinion, no doubt there. I have been familiar, intimately, with Glenn's work especially through the Haven Fund Raiser and while at first I was "so-so" I have come to really appreciate his vision and artwork. Besides being a just awesome person, his art can be very intuitive. He also happens to be a childhood buddy (if you will) of SK and a fellow "Maine" resident. Some say he is "over-exposed" and maybe that is true, but then again over the years I have come to really appreciate his work. He is also very accessible, friendly and fast. He is definitely a valued friend of the Haven Fund and a damn good artist. IMHO

While I'm not a fan of his work, I will be the first to admit that he has been really great to this community.

However, Bob chose the perfect word. Saturation. I don't Glenn doesn't need to illustrate every King related book from every publisher.

I personally look forward to seeing new illustrators that I am not familiar with.
Glenn has done more than enough SK titles. To be honest, so have Whelan, Chong, and any of the other multi-book illustrators that I may have missed.

I've actually been thinking about starting a thread for illustrators we'd like to see working with CD, SP, PS, Centipede, etc.

You know what? I kinda agree. I am not his "agent", but I don't understand why he is not illustrating for a lot of other authors. I mean he is kinda a "mainstream" guy for "King" and you would think that would open a lot of doors. Glenn is a great person and should be doing a lot more "work". Maybe I should ask him and get the ball rolling. It is strange.

[Ari_Racing]

Very interesting points of view. Even when I do like Glenn's artwork, I feel the same way as many do. I don't feel too excited about Carrie 40th anniversary edition and I was a little (just a little) dissapointed by the anniversary editions of Christine and Pet Sematary. Excellent cover artwork, not so excellent interior plates. I think that the two books deserved a better final product.

I wonder why publishers don't hire again illustrators like Michael Whelan, or try some new ones instead. Knowing Darkness was a great project to introduce some other illustrators that might be a great contribution to a S/L, like John Picaccio or Bob Eggleton. I guess some of these artists are probably more expensive, but that's something that goes beyond my knowledge.

Again...I think Glenn's work is good, but it's time to give the King fans something different.

[Ari_Racing]

I've actually been thinking about starting a thread for illustrators we'd like to see working with CD, SP, PS, Centipede, etc.

GREAT IDEA!!

[herbertwest]

I didnt notice in the latest PS' newsletter the paragraph about Glenn working on CARRIE. Must have read it too quickly...

[Bad Penny]

FWIW - Although I'm not generally known as a huge proponent of Mr Chadbourne's art, some of the early sneak peaks at his work for Carrie seem to be somewhat different than what would be expected (particularly the painted pieces)



That said, that's just one mans humble opinion ....

[carlosdetweiller]

That looks really good. I like it. Not sure what medium it is....acrylic maybe? I think he should do more like this and less of the pen and ink. Just another man's humble opinion.

[ICry4Oy]

I've actually been thinking about starting a thread for illustrators we'd like to see working with CD, SP, PS, Centipede, etc.

First on my list would be Gerald Brom!

[RIC #520]

After Carrie PS is going to put out Thinner. I just hope they do them both in 2014.

Refresh my memory.. how King books been done up to this point?

[Scoogs]

After Carrie PS is going to put out Thinner. I just hope they do them both in 2014.

Refresh my memory.. how King books been done up to this point?

Anniversary editions?
Only Christine and Pet Sematary so far, but they have announced Thinner, Skeleton Crew and Carrie for 2014.

[herbertwest]

After Carrie PS is going to put out Thinner. I just hope they do them both in 2014.

Refresh my memory.. how King books been done up to this point?

Anniversary editions?
Only Christine and Pet Sematary so far, but they have announced Thinner, Skeleton Crew and Carrie for 2014.

When did they announce them? And where is the painting from?
It's a really nice one though!

[Ari_Racing]

PS announced both in a newsletter last year.

[herbertwest]

Ah yes, I remember now
thx

[Patrick]

That looks really good. I like it. Not sure what medium it is....acrylic maybe? I think he should do more like this and less of the pen and ink. Just another man's humble opinion.

I like it, too. The style and material/medium feels different which helps combat the fatigue of overexposure that some have mentioned.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Anniversary editions?
Only Christine and Pet Sematary so far, but they have announced Thinner, Skeleton Crew and Carrie for 2014.

Skeleton Crew is being released in 2015, only Carrie and Thinner are being released in 2014.

[CyberGhostface]

Anyone know when they're planning on selling the new 20th Century Ghosts and how much it will cost?

[Scoogs]

Anniversary editions?
Only Christine and Pet Sematary so far, but they have announced Thinner, Skeleton Crew and Carrie for 2014.

Skeleton Crew is being released in 2015, only Carrie and Thinner are being released in 2014.

My wallet is happy to hear that!

[dnemec]

I have been holding off on mentioning this, but I was unhappy with my copy of Pet Sematary. There were surface scratches on the slipcase, so I emailed them to ask for a replacement slipcase. I was told there were none, and was offered either a partial refund for the issue or a full refund if I returned the book. No problem, except that suddenly there were 19 copies being sold via the newsletter and they wouldn't send me one of those when I asked.

Anyone else have any issues with them before? I was planning on picking up all the anniversary editions, but I'm kinda soured on them right now.

[stroppygoblin]

I have been holding off on mentioning this, but I was unhappy with my copy of Pet Sematary. There were surface scratches on the slipcase, so I emailed them to ask for a replacement slipcase. I was told there were none, and was offered either a partial refund for the issue or a full refund if I returned the book. No problem, except that suddenly there were 19 copies being sold via the newsletter and they wouldn't send me one of those when I asked.

Anyone else have any issues with them before? I was planning on picking up all the anniversary editions, but I'm kinda soured on them right now.

No complaints from me, PS were great in sorting me out with a matched number set when I received 2 different ones.
Does full refund include shipping? you could send yours back and buy one of the 19...

[dnemec]

I have been holding off on mentioning this, but I was unhappy with my copy of Pet Sematary. There were surface scratches on the slipcase, so I emailed them to ask for a replacement slipcase. I was told there were none, and was offered either a partial refund for the issue or a full refund if I returned the book. No problem, except that suddenly there were 19 copies being sold via the newsletter and they wouldn't send me one of those when I asked.

Anyone else have any issues with them before? I was planning on picking up all the anniversary editions, but I'm kinda soured on them right now.

No complaints from me, PS were great in sorting me out with a matched number set when I received 2 different ones.
Does full refund include shipping? you could send yours back and buy one of the 19...

By the time they got back to me, the 19 were sold out. Should've just went with my gut and bought another one, but I didn't.

[Roseannebarr]

I have been holding off on mentioning this, but I was unhappy with my copy of Pet Sematary. There were surface scratches on the slipcase, so I emailed them to ask for a replacement slipcase. I was told there were none, and was offered either a partial refund for the issue or a full refund if I returned the book. No problem, except that suddenly there were 19 copies being sold via the newsletter and they wouldn't send me one of those when I asked.

Anyone else have any issues with them before? I was planning on picking up all the anniversary editions, but I'm kinda soured on them right now.

No complaints from me, PS were great in sorting me out with a matched number set when I received 2 different ones.
Does full refund include shipping? you could send yours back and buy one of the 19...

By the time they got back to me, the 19 were sold out. Should've just went with my gut and bought another one, but I didn't.

No complaints here. My Christine was packed too tight and the cover was wrinkled. contacted them and they replaced it no problems.

[e_taylor]

These anniversary editions look great! I'm envisioning a bookcase full of them somewhere down the road.

[stroppygoblin]

These anniversary editions look great! I'm envisioning a bookcase full of them somewhere down the road.

I hear the 40th Anniversary edition of Dr Sleep is going to be awesome!
It will come suspended on antigrav tray with a limited edition 'force field' tube that fills with 'steam' at the press of a button.

[e_taylor]

These anniversary editions look great! I'm envisioning a bookcase full of them somewhere down the road.

I hear the 40th Anniversary edition of Dr Sleep is going to be awesome!
It will come suspended on antigrav tray with a limited edition 'force field' tube that fills with 'steam' at the press of a button.

I'll just wait for the 80th Anniversary Edition of Carrie then - I'd want a matching set of antigrav traycases!

[Lurker]

Did SubPress mail out the Pet Sematary's yet? I got one from Camelot, but haven't heard anything from SP. Or maybe I just missed an announcement?