Collectible Books that Others Love (but you secretly hate) - and vice versa

[George at C-Springs]

I have no problems with remarques in trade editions, but for me, any remarque done in a book that was not illustrated by the artist adding the remarque is something I dislike......ok hate.

I am fine with Michael Whelan doing a remarque in a 1st trade edition of The Dark Tower, or Ned Dameron doing one in a 1st trade edition of The Waste Lands, but would hate a Bernie Wrightson Remarque in a 1st trade edition of From a Buick 8 (even if he was the illustrator of the GE and SL), or a Glenn Chadbourne remarque in a GE of Doctor Sleep. I also don't want Vincent Chong putting a remarque in my 1st edition of The Shining....but would be fine with Dave Christensen since he was the cover artist (I had to look that up....the catalog is my friend).

Agree! Except I also like them in my S/Ls and Lettereds, but yes, must be the illustrating artist.

The signature on the cover of Pet Semetary isn't real? But the guy on Ebay assured me it was

LOL

I only had to give this topic about one second of thought (or less). Without a doubt my most hated S/L that some really like is Secretary of Dreams. IMO, that was a book that never needed to be published. The only other book that had less need to be published was.....wait for it.......Secretary of Dreams, Vol. 2. All the stories had been published elsewhere and the artwork......well, to me it is somewhat juvenile. I have never made it all the way through reading even one story. Honestly, IMO, it is just inane.

I've got four copies of the gift edition, two remarqued and two not ... and I've never read any of them. Too comic-booky for me. Even the remarques are very basic, not much time/effort went into them at all.

[RC65]

I don't care for remarques, and I really don't care for ARCs/proofs. I understand why folks would collect both, but I just don't like them (especially the latter).

[Dolso]

Personally, 'On Writing' would be the least favorite for me. The end result of good writing is what i like - not the process of getting there. I'd have to agree with Bill on Faithful but for different reasons. I could care less about the teams or the sport (with the possible exception of the Series) & it purely doesn't interest me. That being said, I DID enjoy Blockade Billy....

Someone mentioned Danse Macabre and I can honestly say I don't know if I've read it or even tried to read it. I used to binge read - stay up all night almost in a trance - just absorbing the thing. But then gone back years later to re-read a book I know I did read & thinking - "WOW, I don't remember that. This is a lot better than last time!"

[ap275]

I liked the Shining movie more than the book itself. Dead Zone is my second favorite King book, right after the Stand.

[biomieg]

Keep your input coming guys! But just to be sure: my intention when I created the thread was to focus on collectible books/items, not on comparing the contents (story-wise) of the books. There are many threads where you can discuss whether or not you liked a book.

For example, I want to hear that you dislike the 'coffin' S/L edition of The Stand (which almost everybody loves) and why you don't like it, or that you love magazines with short story first appearances more than you love the lettered edition of IT and why that is the case basically, a showcase for under- or over-appreciated items.

[Cook]

Except for a duly notated dedicated fundraiser..... remarque's in 1st/1st trade editions feel so wrong to me.
Don't get me wrong, some are "very" nice but please save the remarque for the specialty publisher gift editions.

My least favorite way way way overpriced S/L's;
The Darkman "Lettered" $1,750
Stephen King's Battleground "Lettered" $1,250
Blockade Billy "Lettered" $1,250
TGWLTG "Lettered" $1,000

...Did I mention overpriced?

[mistercrowley]

I was very unimpressed with the S/l of TWTTKH. I thought the artist edition was actually better

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Except for a duly notated dedicated fundraiser..... remarque's in 1st/1st trade editions feel so wrong to me.
Don't get me wrong, some are "very" nice but please save the remarque for the specialty publisher gift editions.

My least favorite way way way overpriced S/L's;
The Darkman "Lettered" $1,750
Stephen King's Battleground "Lettered" $1,250
Blockade Billy "Lettered" $1,250
TGWLTG "Lettered" $1,000

...Did I mention overpriced?

If anyone has TGWLTG "Lettered" for $1,000 I will buy it. In fact I will pay $2000.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Except for a duly notated dedicated fundraiser..... remarque's in 1st/1st trade editions feel so wrong to me.
Don't get me wrong, some are "very" nice but please save the remarque for the specialty publisher gift editions.

My least favorite way way way overpriced S/L's;
The Darkman "Lettered" $1,750
Stephen King's Battleground "Lettered" $1,250
Blockade Billy "Lettered" $1,250
TGWLTG "Lettered" $1,000

...Did I mention overpriced?

If anyone has TGWLTG "Lettered" for $1,000 I will buy it. In fact I will pay $2000.

Haha....I knew that was coming. Lettered?

Mulleins

[EXPLORER]

Faithful

What absolute drivel. This book was meant to be burned by everyone who is not a Red Sux fan and even a few who are. I have!!! 86 years and suddenly you discover a spiritual aspect? You suck, move on!!!! 27 Championships, baby!!!! Take your place in line, which is waaaayyy down the line!!! You sold "Babe Ruth" to finance "No, No, Nannette"!!!! LOL LOL LOL

BILL< It was not necessary or appropriate for you to post this in this forum.......... As the title says " (but you secretly hate) "
IT IS NO SECRET THAT YOU HATE FAITHFUL !

[tippy4]

I was very unimpressed with the S/l of TWTTKH. I thought the artist edition was actually better

Aren't they the same book?

So in other words you are saying you like the slipcase better than the traycase?

[The Library Policeman]

I was very unimpressed with the S/l of TWTTKH. I thought the artist edition was actually better

I'll swap you!

[Patrick]

Most others probably don't get thrilled by them, but I really like all three editions of "Dolan's Cadillac". Though really just glorified chapbooks, I just love the covers, the paper stock, even the fonts.
I hate the S/L Gunslinger. ~$5K and it (other than 1 page) is the same as the trade.

I agree about DOLAN'S. I have only one of the three editions, but I like it a lot.

Actually I like SIX STORIES a lot, too, for reasons I cannot explain - despite it being, as mentioned upthread, a softcover book.

[tippy4]

I was very unimpressed with the S/l of TWTTKH. I thought the artist edition was actually better

I'll swap you!

I will beat that offer and give you TWO GEs for your S/L!

[The Library Policeman]

I was very unimpressed with the S/l of TWTTKH. I thought the artist edition was actually better

I'll swap you!

I will beat that offer and give you TWO GEs for your S/L!

Hahaha

[Merlin1958]

Faithful

What absolute drivel. This book was meant to be burned by everyone who is not a Red Sux fan and even a few who are. I have!!! 86 years and suddenly you discover a spiritual aspect? You suck, move on!!!! 27 Championships, baby!!!! Take your place in line, which is waaaayyy down the line!!! You sold "Babe Ruth" to finance "No, No, Nannette"!!!! LOL LOL LOL

BILL< It was not necessary or appropriate for you to post this in this forum.......... As the title says " (but you secretly hate) "
IT IS NO SECRET THAT YOU HATE FAITHFUL !

Sorry, However, I just can't help myself as you all know. Hi my name is, Bill and I am a HUGE Yankee fan!!! LOL I'll leave you all to it from here on in.

[Rahfa]

Joyland was a lame story that didn't go anywhere, and certainly didn't deserve a limited.

As for those who get bent out of shape about "Faithful"....

Spoiler:

[goathunter]

Joyland was a lame story that didn't go anywhere, and certainly didn't deserve a limited.

And I thought it was King's best novel since The Green Mile. With that, Doctor Sleep, and 11/22/63, King is on a roll. They make up for the garbage called Under the Dome.....

Hunter

[Ari_Racing]

Joyland was a lame story that didn't go anywhere, and certainly didn't deserve a limited.

I disagree. I loved the book. The S/L isn't very nice but it was so cheap I won't complain.

[Ari_Racing]

I didn't like the S/L (or the gift edition) of TWTTK.

And I LOVE 11/22/63 S/L.

[Randall Flagg]

Cycle of the Werewolf S/L. Just a glorified calendar.

[webstar1000]

Cycle of the Werewolf S/L. Just a glorified calendar.

Really? My good buddy.. it is what you make it!

[Randall Flagg]

Cycle of the Werewolf S/L. Just a glorified calendar.

Really? My good buddy.. it is what you make it!

Agreed, but I haven't made (or had made) something like that. The case and presentation make a dull book more interesting.

[Ari_Racing]

I really would love to see more pics of the last edition!

[Lot guy]

Cycle of the Werewolf S/L. Just a glorified calendar.

Really? My good buddy.. it is what you make it!

Amazing!