Book Collection: Stroppy Goblin
I was going to delay this until I got my latest shipments back from the US (and then put them into some sort of order) but as I had some time to spare I'd show them now and have something to add at a later date...
"This is my bookcase. There are many like it but this one is mine..."
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
My main focus now is US 1st editions, supplemented by Artist and Gift Editions. I'm afraid S/L and S/N are *way* out of my financial reach. I started out with UK hardbacks and if you look closely you will see piled up behind the US 1st's all my UK books! Mrs Goblin tolerates 1 case but no moreso everything will have to fit in this one (for now <evil maniacal laugh>)
Top row is my Limiteds and Gift editions:
Two books of note are the traycased S/N Riding the Bullet and Anniversary Edition of Christine. My Full Dark No Stars is on the waiting list to be remarqued by Vincent (as is my Trade Dr Sleep)
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Here are some pictures of Riding the Bullet - its a nice Low number! (#27!)
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"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
And here is Christine..
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Sweet collection. Could you provide a better picture of those providence letters with the seals on them? They see quite unique in an of themselves.
I believe those are from the limited Overlook Connection/Chadbourne remarque collection. You can get a better look on the Overlook site if that helps.Originally Posted by DoctorZaius
http://www.overlookconnection.com/ca...on-p-7258.html
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
Sure, here is the providence letter for the Carrie remarque. I 've also included a picture of the actual remarque in the book as well as the Chadbourne internal seal with the limited no. written in the eyes.
As Merlin correctly states these are from the limited Overlook Connection/Chadbourne collection. PM me if you are interested in them, I am willing to give members a great deal on these (substantially less than you would pay to start the collection from scratch AND you get no 3!)
UPDATE - These have now been Sold!
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
another one that you don't see often on this thread..
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Shelf 2 is The Dark Tower and Grant shelf. It will have to end up being just DT I think. I'd like it to be all Artist signed but that means including additional trade 1sts as well...
Gunslinger 1 a 1st/2nd Flatsigned by SK - I am looking to trade this for a 1st/1st signed by Whelan....
DOTT is due to be replaced by one I have bought from a forum member recently and has been signed by Phil Hale
Wastelands is a 1st/1st (unsigned)
W & G is flatsigned by SK
All others are Artist editions and then 1st Trades (3rd state Gunslinger and 2nd state DOTT). Final WTTKH is UK limited with the facimile Sig)
Finally we have the beautiful Grant slipcased Talisman and Black House (signed by Straub)
ooh Trade SOS is also flatsigned by SK and Darrel Anderson:
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Beautiful work. I appreciate the offer, but I tend to try to get remarques from the artist who has done the illustration on each particular book. These are quite interesting. Thanks as well Merlin. I had not really kept in touch with Overlook, though I did get many books from them in my early collecting years. I had not seen these.
I cannot wait to get this beautiful item in my actual hands:
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"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Only a 1st/2nd I'm afraid - it'll do for now.
UPDATE: I now have a 1st/1st - This 1st/2nd is available for Trade or purchase - PM me if interested
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
more 1st/1st's to replace existing BCE's
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
and finally (for now - more stuff is on the way) here's a really nice book that may be familiar to one or two members here...
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
I didn't know goblins liked nice things.
"That which you think, becomes your world" Matheson
Goblins *love* nice things. The normal problem is they will take them from you and then eat you. Me, well I'm too niceI didn't know goblins liked nice things.
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Shelves 3, 4 and 5 are all other books, mostly 1st/1sts. The ones that aren't have a counterpart in my colleagues office in the US awaiting shipment!
Shelf 3
Shelf 4
Shelf 5
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
grr Photobucket is doing my head in - All photos have been rotated and cropped and whats appearing here is the older version.
Please do not adjust your sets.. normal service will be resumed as soon a possible..
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Nice looking collection. Reminds me of a few books that I need to track down.
CotW is signed by Bernie Wrightson:
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Under the dome trade is flatsigned by SK (this book, SoS and an unsigned W&G I received in trade from another forum member for a signed W & G - I have recently had the replacement W & G signed as well)
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
a couple of Joe Hills have crept onto shelf 3. I have the UK S/N Heart Shaped Box #192 and the (nonslipcased) S/N Gunpowder #24. I know a lot of forum members like Joe but I'm not a huge fan. I bought these as potential trades. (PM me if you would like to discuss possible trades!)
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Very nice, Stroppy! (You'll just have to persuade Mrs. Goblin to allow you to get another case.)
John
Actually, its not so much the second case thats the problem - its where to put it! Unlike some of the US members with entire rooms at their disposal (i'm looking at you Mr Dettweiler!) we are limited on wall space. I have an office but its a garden one and I would worry about extremes of cold and damp during the winter.
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Very nice. I have a feeling you will need more bookcases in the future if you stick around here
Wanted: Human skin edition of The Book of the Dead. Will accept PC copy.
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