Book Collection : jonp

[goheat]

A Big Little Life is a wonderful book, as I'm sure you know. I have some Koontz books on my Kindle, all of the Odd Thomas ones and some more recent. I was at the Books A Million here in little Vero Beach, FL and found a signed copy of The City (his newest) on the shelf at cover price, so I of course had to pick it up. Haven't read it yet, though, but I enjoyed Innocence!

In fact Books A Million still offers autographed copies of The City (and other signed books) on their web site.

[zelig]

Like you I have slowed down buying Dean Koontz to concentrate on King. I still get all his 1st editions but have stopped a few years back getting his S/Ls and Lettereds apart from the Odd Thomas S/Ls.

I don't have many of the limited editions. My focus was mainly 1st trade editions, specifically all those early paperback and hardcovers published under his many pseudonyms. It made the hunt quite interesting.

[jonp]

Wow. I'm completely out of the loop on Dean Koontz books. I had no idea he did these dog books.

Are there any signed by the dogs? Seriously, how cool would it be if the dogs' paw print was stamped in a limited.

Maybe a bit like this?

[zelig]

Nice!

[jonp]

A Big Little Life is a wonderful book, as I'm sure you know. I have some Koontz books on my Kindle, all of the Odd Thomas ones and some more recent. I was at the Books A Million here in little Vero Beach, FL and found a signed copy of The City (his newest) on the shelf at cover price, so I of course had to pick it up. Haven't read it yet, though, but I enjoyed Innocence!

In fact Books A Million still offers autographed copies of The City (and other signed books) on their web site.

I haven't read The City yet either. But I have read most of his others and he's my second favourite authors. Thanks for the link to BAM.

[jonp]

Like you I have slowed down buying Dean Koontz to concentrate on King. I still get all his 1st editions but have stopped a few years back getting his S/Ls and Lettereds apart from the Odd Thomas S/Ls.

I don't have many of the limited editions. My focus was mainly 1st trade editions, specifically all those early paperback and hardcovers published under his many pseudonyms. It made the hunt quite interesting.

Looking at my notes I only require Deanna Dwyer's The Dark Of Summer PB (which is very rare) and The Pig Society.

[zelig]

Like you I have slowed down buying Dean Koontz to concentrate on King. I still get all his 1st editions but have stopped a few years back getting his S/Ls and Lettereds apart from the Odd Thomas S/Ls.

I don't have many of the limited editions. My focus was mainly 1st trade editions, specifically all those early paperback and hardcovers published under his many pseudonyms. It made the hunt quite interesting.

Looking at my notes I only require Deanna Dwyer's The Dark Of Summer PB (which is very rare) and The Pig Society.

Wow, okay you have quite a collection. I'm missing a handful of them.

[jonp]

Some old photos - a few added since these photos taken

[zelig]

Oh baby! Yeah your collection is more comprehensive than mine. Very nice! I will post what I have in a month or two when I sort out my space issue.

[Merlin1958]

Awesome, Jon!!! However, clearly, you need a few HF items to spotlight your collection!!! LOL J/K

[skyofcrack]

Wow. I'm completely out of the loop on Dean Koontz books. I had no idea he did these dog books.

Are there any signed by the dogs? Seriously, how cool would it be if the dogs' paw print was stamped in a limited.

Maybe a bit like this?

Spoiler:

Haha! Great minds think alike. Actually, it should be an obvious idea.

Looking at my notes I only require Deanna Dwyer's The Dark Of Summer PB (which is very rare).

I see eBay CA has one for $150.

[jonp]

Wow. I'm completely out of the loop on Dean Koontz books. I had no idea he did these dog books.

Are there any signed by the dogs? Seriously, how cool would it be if the dogs' paw print was stamped in a limited.

Maybe a bit like this?

Spoiler:

Haha! Great minds think alike. Actually, it should be an obvious idea.

Looking at my notes I only require Deanna Dwyer's The Dark Of Summer PB (which is very rare).

I see eBay CA has one for $150.

I spotted that one, it has some severe spine lean. I may wait for a better copy (may be a long wait). Thanks for letting me know.

[jonp]

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL, SO WE CAN BUY LOTS OF NEW BOOKS.
Two christmas related books.

Dean Koontz - Santa's Twin - UK 1st/1st HB


Dean Koontz - Robot Santa - Signed US 1st/1st HB

[biomieg]

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

You are allowed to celebrate Christmas and relax, but don't forget to continue posting, eh?

[jonp]

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Below is a Christmas present to myself. Arrived just in time on Christmas Eve.

Stephen King - Carrie 40th Anniversary Edition - CD Unbound Inter-office Proof (1st Proof)

[zelig]

Congratulations! That's great. I don't have that one.

[jhanic]

John

[goheat]

Congratulations, Jon!

[jonp]

Thanks Guys. Three down six to go!

[Stockerlone]

Congrats Jon, supernice !!!

[jonp]

Thanks Frank

[jonp]

This small book is probably my most prized and favourite proof. Hand written by Stephen King and then copied and printed. I like the nice and simple string binding. Probably the most expensive printed paper as the S/L?

Stephen King - The New Lieutenant's Rap - Unnumbered Unsigned Proof (Unknown Print Run)

[jhanic]

John

[zelig]

Fantastic! Congratulations on this one!!

[2929]

Absolutely beautiful.