Book Collection : jonp

[jonp]

Ooohhh! Very nice. Needless to say, I have never even heard of this one. Well done.

Thanks Jeff. This is a new for me as well. I didn't realise what I had bought until I opened the parcel.

Very cool Jon. Great find there. I've never seen that proof with yellow edges. Must be really scarce. Congratulations!

Thanks Paul. It would interesting to know how many of these are out there.

[Randall Flagg]

Does the yellow "spray" on the edges bleed in to the pages, or is it just a nature of the page stock they used?

[Brian861]

Very nice, Jon!

[sharki69]

Beautiful !!! I don't have either of the UK proofs (yet...)

[jonp]

Does the yellow "spray" on the edges bleed in to the pages, or is it just a nature of the page stock they used?

The spray does not bleed into the page edges, but it does not seem the best paper stock. The photos don't do the vibrant colour of the yellow justice. It's a very bright yellow a bit like the colour they paint the front end of trains over here. Almost Day-Glo.

Very nice, Jon!

Thanks Brian.

Beautiful !!! I don't have either of the UK proofs (yet...)

Thanks Shac. I hope you find one soon!

[jonp]

Rare Proof Wednesday Week 20 - A big thanks goes to Michael for making this proof (Productions pages) available and for his awesome packing and quick dispatch. This next proof is a laser print-out of The New Lieutenant's Rap that was used during the production of the chapbook. There are annotations in red ink by an employee of Stinehour Press, Lunenburg, Vermont. The pages are designated with the words 'rough' and 'smooth' to indicate which side of the two-sided paper should be used on which page. The publisher wanted facing pages to show the same texture. On the front page of the proof there are two different samples on the cover material attached. I have photographed these with the finished unsigned proof to show the difference in shades. These pages came from Michael Alpert's personal files and include a signed covering letter.


Proof #119 - Stephen King - The New Lieutenant's Rap - US Unbound Printers Proof

[Ari_Racing]

Always amazing!

[sharki69]

Wow

[jcmanske]

As I pick myself up off the floor, Congratulations! No words. Double Wow!!

[zelig]

I realize the details are removed from the letter but was wondering if it's known who Michael Alpert sent this to.

[Theli]

Very cool Jon. I was wondering would snatch this up from Michael. I also dig the sprayed edge Fireman.

[MarcoL]

Jon, first of all congrats on obtaining a copy of the UK Fireman proof ! I'd expected them show up more regularly on the secondary market as the white paged version is still missing in my collection.

Gollancz created two different versions of the proof. The white paged one is the 'regular' version. The yellow paged one is the proof that was sent out to select Waterstones stores and is more rare, approximately less than 350 copies. Overall Gollancz made a lot less proofs of The Fireman.
So, there are even different versions of the proof of this title

Since we're on the subject, Gollancz also made two different promotional postcards. I've seen the Camp Wyndham one on Ebay a couple of times but there's also one of Martha Quinn's Island

[biomieg]

I realize the details are removed from the letter but was wondering if it's known who Michael Alpert sent this to.

It was sent to the collector that sold the unsigned NLR to me a couple of years ago. I sold the NLR to a member here but kept the letter and printout - until now. Glad to hear it arrived safely, Jon!

[jonp]

Jon, first of all congrats on obtaining a copy of the UK Fireman proof ! I'd expected them show up more regularly on the secondary market as the white paged version is still missing in my collection.

Gollancz created two different versions of the proof. The white paged one is the 'regular' version. The yellow paged one is the proof that was sent out to select Waterstones stores and is more rare, approximately less than 350 copies. Overall Gollancz made a lot less proofs of The Fireman.
So, there are even different versions of the proof of this title

Since we're on the subject, Gollancz also made two different promotional postcards. I've seen the Camp Wyndham one on Ebay a couple of times but there's also one of Martha Quinn's Island

Thanks for the information, Marco. I suspected the sprayed one was for Waterstones. I'm surprised that the possible print run is up to 350 as they seem very scarce. I haven't seen many UK proofs at all for sale, I think I've only seen 4-5 for sale including the two I have bought.
I'll have to keep an eye out for the Martha Quinn's Island Promo card. I haven't heard on that before. Another Fireman item to get!!!

[jonp]

Always amazing!

Thanks Ari.

Wow

Thanks Shac.

As I pick myself up off the floor, Congratulations! No words. Double Wow!!

Thanks Jeff. I hope you didn't hurt yourself.

I realize the details are removed from the letter but was wondering if it's known who Michael Alpert sent this to.

Thanks Paul. Their name is totally obliterated so it's unreadable.

Very cool Jon. I was wondering would snatch this up from Michael. I also dig the sprayed edge Fireman.

Thanks Dan. One of the benefits on living in the same time zone as our European mainland friends!

I realize the details are removed from the letter but was wondering if it's known who Michael Alpert sent this to.

It was sent to the collector that sold the unsigned NLR to me a couple of years ago. I sold the NLR to a member here but kept the letter and printout - until now. Glad to hear it arrived safely, Jon!

Thanks again Michael. Great item - very pleased with my new P&J.

[Br!an]

Very, very nice!

I think there must be some misunderstanding about the print run for the yellow sprayed proof. If there were 350 out there then I would expect more on the market.

The NLR items are very cool. I think you did well in acquiring them since you really appreciate them. I appreciate you sharing them. I think Michaël did well in placing them with you too.

[MarcoL]

Very, very nice!

I think there must be some misunderstanding about the print run for the yellow sprayed proof. If there were 350 out there then I would expect more on the market.

This is obviously not the thread to debate this... Would like to add though that I got that info from a reliable source i.e. Straight from Gollancz

[Br!an]

Very, very nice!

I think there must be some misunderstanding about the print run for the yellow sprayed proof. If there were 350 out there then I would expect more on the market.

This is obviously not the thread to debate this... Would like to add though that I got that info from a reliable source i.e. Straight from Gollancz

I'm not saying you are wrong Marco. I'm just puzzled as to why more haven't appeared.

[jonp]

Very, very nice!

I think there must be some misunderstanding about the print run for the yellow sprayed proof. If there were 350 out there then I would expect more on the market.

The NLR items are very cool. I think you did well in acquiring them since you really appreciate them. I appreciate you sharing them. I think Michaël did well in placing them with you too.

Thanks Brian. It's one to cherish as I really like these rare production items.

[jonp]

Very, very nice!

I think there must be some misunderstanding about the print run for the yellow sprayed proof. If there were 350 out there then I would expect more on the market.

This is obviously not the thread to debate this... Would like to add though that I got that info from a reliable source i.e. Straight from Gollancz

Marco, did Gollancz let you know how many of the white page proofs were producing. I too, wonder where all these copies have gone. I wonder if only a few were sent out and they're sitting on the rest.

[Stockerlone]

SUPERKLASSE JON !!!

[MarcoL]

Very, very nice!

I think there must be some misunderstanding about the print run for the yellow sprayed proof. If there were 350 out there then I would expect more on the market.

This is obviously not the thread to debate this... Would like to add though that I got that info from a reliable source i.e. Straight from Gollancz

Marco, did Gollancz let you know how many of the white page proofs were producing. I too, wonder where all these copies have gone. I wonder if only a few were sent out and they're sitting on the rest.

Jon, I'm afraid Gollancz wasn't able to provide me with that info. They informed me that they made about 350 yellow sprayed ones and that was a limited number, so there are more white paged copies. It's quite a mystery why any of these UK proofs rarely show up on the secondary market.

[jonp]

SUPERKLASSE JON !!!

Thanks Frank.

Very, very nice!

I think there must be some misunderstanding about the print run for the yellow sprayed proof. If there were 350 out there then I would expect more on the market.

This is obviously not the thread to debate this... Would like to add though that I got that info from a reliable source i.e. Straight from Gollancz

Marco, did Gollancz let you know how many of the white page proofs were producing. I too, wonder where all these copies have gone. I wonder if only a few were sent out and they're sitting on the rest.

Jon, I'm afraid Gollancz wasn't able to provide me with that info. They informed me that they made about 350 yellow sprayed ones and that was a limited number, so there are more white paged copies. It's quite a mystery why any of these UK proofs rarely show up on the secondary market.

Thanks again for the information, Marco. Yes, it's a mystery.

[jonp]

I haven't updated my non-proof collection for a while. As I have been mostly been concentrating on my proofs I only have a few smaller items. The first two are from Michael's recent sales sales - thanks again, Michael. (I wish I could work out how to get an umlaut on my computer - I have googled it and nothing has worked yet! Sorry for constantly spelling your name wrong!)

Stephen King - Marvel's Bizarre Adventures - The Lawnmower Man - US 1st PB




Stephen King - Nightmares And Dreamscapes (Suffer The Little Children) - US Promotional Sampler




Stephen King - End Of Watch - UK 1st/1st Airport TPB



Justin Cronin - The City Of Mirrors - UK Promotional Postcard



Joe Hill - The Fireman - UK 'PS Publishing' Preview Sampler

[Br!an]

Just copy and paste from his signature: Michaël