Advertised as a reading , pre signed dr sleep, and only one signed book per person. Stephen king would only sign for one hour and then he would quit. A lot of first timers in Canada, a lot of rich people (without sk books to sign) and lucky me, people who wanted dr sleep signed. So I was able to capilize on that. I gave them my pre signed dr sleep and they took my books up for signing.Originally Posted by Stockerlone
Roseannebarr
Amazing story...
They said 400, But many were rich people without sk books, other authors and pen supporters. There was a reception beforehand for pen members. 1000 per head
Pretty well organized, I kept saying they needed line tickets, but I am now glad they didn't do that.
People left the event early, to get in signing line, but the line moved fast!!!
Congratulations, everyone! It sounds wonderful.
John
Sure wish the Boulder event had been like this :-(
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Exactly. 1 book signed for 7 people in Boulder, and 7 books signed per one in Toronto. Makes we wish I had chosen Toronto instaed of Boulder, but circumstances dictated otherwise.
I am thrilled for the members who attended, and a bit depressed I couldn't go. That's life.
Sounds like a wonderful event. Congrats to everyone and their ability to have so much stuff signed. Awesome.
Stephen and Owen King open the International Festival of Authors
Father son duo focus on humour rather than horror
Author of The Road to the Dark Tower, Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences and The Dark Tower Companion. Co-editor with Stephen King of the anthology Flight or Fright.
Congratulations to all who attended. Sounds like a great night.
Attendees have 48 hours to post pictures, or GTFO
Will post some pics... as soon as we get a moment.... still running, still having a great time... The event was AMAZING, well orchestrated..... simply wonderful... and so is the camaraderie.... Some great finds at bookstores today... $20 for a fine PRETTY PONY at a store where the owner said she had no King items while displaying Nightmares in The Sky in her front window display.
may have to GTFO as havingTOO MUCH FUN....sorry Merlin
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My first signing. It was awesome to be able to put names with faces. Hung out with Tippy4, Explorer and Mrs. Explorer, Twisted Nadine, Dnemec and her guy Mike - All awesome. Met Rosannebarr and Surely (not sure how to spell that) also super nice. Tippy was a great help for me at my first signing, Tippy, Twisted Nadine and Explorer know their way around a signing. I feel lucky to have been the recipient of their generous knowledge and information. Thanks Guys!!! Cheers!!! Anyway, I ended up picking up a couple extra tickets there and found some people to stand in line for me so I got almost everything signed that I brought. I did get my 1st/1st Gunslinger, Drawing of the Three and Wastelands signed as well as my 1st/1st The Stand signed. I could not be happier. I actually found a lady in line who was getting her copy of Dr. Sleep signed and she didn't want to give up her spot in line to go get her copy so I gave her mine as a trade for her getting my Drawing of the Three signed. That worked out well to say the least as she also gave me her ticket stub so I could get an extra copy of Dr. Sleep, She didn't want to pay for one. After it was over, a few of us went for beverages and to reflect on what the hell just happened. It felt like coming down after conquering the world. We were all amazed and, if for some odd reason SK would have walked in to where we sitting, it seemed like about all we had left to get signed would be our bar napkins..... I was informed by everyone at the table between calls from Jerome that I would probably not see a signing like that for a long long long time. Totally worth the travel all the way from Alaska. I can't believe how awesome it was. Thats the experience from the eyes of a first timer.
Randy in Alaska
Wanted:
These 1st/1st Editions:
Salems Lot
Dead Zone
Wish List:
The Stand S/L in coffin box
Firestarter S/L
Doctor Sleep S/L
Cujo S/L
Christine S/L
King signing my Night Shift:
I think I recognized only Tippy when he was at the balcony waving at someone. Didn't meet anyone. We arrived around 7 after battling Toronto and highway rush hour traffic. It almost made me pull my hair out.
King was in great mood and the back and forth between Owen and him was great. He skillfully (and with tact) dodged a couple of questions. When asked about favourite and least favourite adaptations he only mentioned the ones he liked. New Carrie "is all right."
Great story!! Hopefully when I finally get to my first SK signing someday, it'll be just as much fun.
Congrats to all who were able to attend. I would love to have the opportunity at a signing like this. Very jealous!
Explorer and I just spent the last hour sitting next to King.
Nine signatures between us.
He was incredibly nice.
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
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WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
Wow. Congrats.
Just emailed you a not so good picture of me and King.....
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
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WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
Sounds like it was an awesome event,
Congrats to all!
Awesome congrats. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy! Was it at the k braffet reading?
How cool! Seems you had one of the best events ever!
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