Questions and Comments on our Catalogs

[gsvec]

IMHO, the "Signed, Numbered or Lettered Editions" should stay with the books only. Couldn't things like the Cujo guitar, portfolios, etc., be moved to the "Miscellaneous" catalog? Maybe create a "Signed Miscellaneous" catalog?

I had a tough time with these 'categories' while I was organizing my own collection. Aside from the multiple categories for actual SK books, I ended up with these categories: SK In Collections (i.e., dystopia, 999, Borderlines 5, Moth, etc.), Books about SK (i.e., Bare Bones, Fear Itself, etc.), Magazines (i.e., Cavalier, F&SF, etc.), Movies, Comics, and Miscellaneos (subcategorized by promo items, portfolios/artwork, etc. - my Cujo Guitar is "Other" under Misc). All that might be a bit much for the catalogs on here, but I'd be willing to help!!

[jhanic]

Gretchen, My Excel spreadsheet has almost identical categories as what you have. I just call my "collections" anthologies instead, and I lump all your miscellaneous stuff under promos.

John

[gsvec]

Gretchen, My Excel spreadsheet has almost identical categories as what you have. I just call my "collections" anthologies instead, and I lump all your miscellaneous stuff under promos.

John

I did cell dropdowns on my spreadsheet to further classify the entries on each of the tabs (categories). I did the same thing for condition and a few other fields. It was tough at first to figure out the main categories and then each of the dropdowns, but in the long run it was definitely worth the effort. 8)

[tippy4]

For me, the qualifying factor for items in the SIGNED SECTION is that they were made specifically to be signed by Stephen King.

So, that being said, I support adding the following items:

The Green Mile: The Two Dead Girls signed by King limited to 36 copies
Tom Allen Campaign Signed Bookplate limited to 500 copies
Signed Bookmark promoting The Revised Gunslinger and the last three DT Books

[e_taylor]

I think we have to be a bit careful and considerate what we add. Technically we could have an entry for any and every thing signed by King. The initial idea was we would catalog books. That evolved with things mentions such as the Cujo Guitar, Rainy Season print etc.
I honestly don't have a clearcut answer I can hang my hat on-and in fact would prefer not to be (although if it comes down to it I guess I must give some defining opinion) the ultimate arbiter on the matter.
I'd like for other Collector's-people able to present rational thoughts far better than I, to weigh in on the matter.

Not that my opinion is overly useful - but I'd say the defining criteria should be the item's merit if it were not signed.

For instance, books and art portfolios have merit on their own for being written by King or made for a King book. A blank bookplate has no merit, therefore a "limited edition" signed bookplate shouldn't be included in the catalog. Likewise, an unsigned promo bookmark wouldn't be included, so the addition of a signature shouldn't make it so.

The Rainy Season Print and Letters from Hell should, given that they were written by King, and are simply presented in different media. The Cujo guitar I can't quite make my mind up on.

[tippy4]

Not that my opinion is overly useful - but I'd say the defining criteria should be the item's merit if it were not signed.

For instance, books and art portfolios have merit on their own for being written by King or made for a King book. A blank bookplate has no merit, therefore a "limited edition" signed bookplate shouldn't be included in the catalog. Likewise, an unsigned promo bookmark wouldn't be included, so the addition of a signature shouldn't make it so.

"Merit" is tricky to judge.

For instance, I actually collect Stephen King bookmarks, so to me even an unsigned one has merit.

[e_taylor]

Not that my opinion is overly useful - but I'd say the defining criteria should be the item's merit if it were not signed.

For instance, books and art portfolios have merit on their own for being written by King or made for a King book. A blank bookplate has no merit, therefore a "limited edition" signed bookplate shouldn't be included in the catalog. Likewise, an unsigned promo bookmark wouldn't be included, so the addition of a signature shouldn't make it so.

"Merit" is tricky to judge.

For instance, I actually collect Stephen King bookmarks, so to me even an unsigned one has merit.

Not merit as in its existence or collectability, but simply in its belonging to the catalouge.

[gsvec]

Either way, I'm DEFINITELY keeping this one!

[jhanic]

WOW!! Congratulations on one in your name!

John

[gsvec]

WOW!! Congratulations on one in your name!

John

Thanks, John! He signed it just for me at a book signing in NYC. I have pics of the two of us, but I just look so bad (aka hungover) that I've never really done anythig with them!

[Patrick]

I'm just getting caught up on the discussion above. Everyone has good points...



Nice book, Gretchen!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congrats on getting a personalized copy Gretchen. Great inscription.

[tippy4]

This debate kind of died off, but I thought I would poke it with a stick to see if it was still alive.

I thought my "if it was made to be signed, it should be in the section" argument was pretty convincing!

Jerome...thoughts?

[tippy4]

Jerome, here are some images of the Insomnia Portfolio for The Catalog.

Insomnia Portfolio

Insomnia Portfolio

Insomnia Portfolio

Insomnia Portfolio

Insomnia Portfolio

Insomnia Portfolio

Insomnia Portfolio

Insomnia Portfolio

Insomnia Portfolio

Insomnia Portfolio

Insomnia Portfolio

The portfolio measures 13" x 18 " and contains 6 images.

All that you are missing now is the 1998 S/L Legends (50 + 200 = 250)

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks Tippy4. I'll work on getting the listing up soon.

[Patrick]

Thanks for taking those pics, tippy.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Could one of the mods for the King Illustrations Catalogue add these to a new listing for "Needful Things"?

Publisher: Chivers Press, Bath, England
Pub. Date: 1993
Artist: Unknown

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/563/nt_1.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/nt_2.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/nt_3.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/nt_4.jpg

[herbertwest]

thanks for that discovery!

Maybe others by the same publisher?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Maybe others by the same publisher?

I have several other Chivers Press hardbacks, and this is the only one with illustrations.

[herbertwest]

could anyone do that please???

[Randall Flagg]

could anyone do that please???

Most of us have been in Las Vegas for the last few days. We are catching up now. I assure you it will be done shortly.

[herbertwest]

No prob! I forgot the Vegas event... GOnna watch the pix!

[Randall Flagg]

Could one of the mods for the King Illustrations Catalogue add these to a new listing for "Needful Things"?

Publisher: Chivers Press, Bath, England
Pub. Date: 1993
Artist: Unknown

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/563/nt_1.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/nt_2.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/nt_3.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/nt_4.jpg

Done.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Could one of the mods for the King Illustrations Catalogue add these to a new listing for "Needful Things"?

Publisher: Chivers Press, Bath, England
Pub. Date: 1993
Artist: Unknown

Done.

[Randall Flagg]

Carlosdetweiler alerted me to the fact that there are red covered Insomnia portfolios that contain an original piece of art by Phil Hale. It is unclear as to the number produced, but thought to be the first 10-20. Any help clarifying this question, as well as information as to the issue price (Red and blue) would be greatly appreciated.
Here is the Catalog link