Book Collection: zelig

**Merlin1958** · 11-08-2014 02:51 PM

Very nice indeed!!!!

**zelig** · 11-11-2014 05:01 PM

Thanks for the comments!

Keeping this collection thread updated is almost like a full time job!

I figure I'll include images of the rest of the early Doubleday/NEL books. In building my collection of 1sts, condition has been a priority, and I'd say the majority of the 1st editions I have are all in pretty amazing shape. I'd say from near-fine to fine condition. Many were bought new and never read. Of course, the exceptions are some of these early ones.

Starting with 'Salem's Lot. Both could use an upgrade, but I wanted to at least have the books in the collection for now, and possibly upgrade later.

Next, The Shining. The UK edition is already upgraded from the copy I had previously, so it's not in bad shape really. The US is also pretty good.

The best one in terms of condition is the UK Night Shift. When I first saw it, offered to me by a local book dealer, I though it was some sort of mistake. It looks like a brand new book. Jacket is fine and the book itself looks brand new.

Probably the one that is in the worst shape is the UK Stand. It was one of the last books I needed to get the collection "complete", and one popped up on eBay earlier in the year. It looks like it just came out of an apocalypse, but hey, I have a copy. Will possibly upgrade later.

**Merlin1958** · 11-11-2014 05:17 PM

Sweet!! You got it going on, my friend!!!

**zelig** · 11-11-2014 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Merlin1958

Sweet!! You got it going on, my friend!!!

Thanks dude! Appreciate the comment.

**stroppygoblin** · 11-11-2014 06:29 PM

that UK Night shift sure is sweet! Keep me in mind for that US 'Salem's when you come to upgrade - thats the last one I need!

**zelig** · 11-11-2014 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by stroppygoblin

that UK Night shift sure is sweet! Keep me in mind for that US 'Salem's when you come to upgrade - thats the last one I need!

You got it.

**biomieg** · 11-12-2014 02:40 AM

Great stuff! I don't think the US 'Salem's Lot looks too shabby actually, there aren't many copies out there that still look as new. Same goes for the UK The Stand. I owned four copies of that particular book and none of them was in particularly great shape. I think both books suffer from the materials that were used for the DJ. They seem to get damaged much more easily than most other books.

That UK Night Shift is simply lovely.

**zelig** · 11-12-2014 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by biomieg

Great stuff! I don't think the US 'Salem's Lot looks too shabby actually, there aren't many copies out there that still look as new. Same goes for the UK The Stand. I owned four copies of that particular book and none of them was in particularly great shape. I think both books suffer from the materials that were used for the DJ. They seem to get damaged much more easily than most other books.

That UK Night Shift is simply lovely.

That's a good point. I hadn't thought of that... I have seen copies of both in slightly better shape than the ones I have, but you're right in that I haven't seen any as good as say that UK Night Shift. I'm sure there a few great copies out there in some folk's collections.

I thought about doing a restore on The Stand jacket, but never went through with it. I would never have considered it until I saw a book with a restored jacket and it was pretty amazing... I would imagine there's a number of opinions about whether to have a book professionally restored or not.

**Stockerlone** · 11-13-2014 09:43 AM

VERY NICE BOOKS !!!

**Lot guy** · 11-13-2014 10:04 AM

Great Stuff!!!!

**The Library Policeman** · 11-13-2014 10:14 AM

Superb stuff, zelig. Nicest UK Nightshift I ever saw!

**biomieg** · 11-13-2014 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by The Library Policeman

Nicest UK Nightshift I ever saw!

Ho-hum.

Just kidding

Mine does have some minor flaws but they don't show in this pic. Yours is truly one of the best I've seen!

**The Library Policeman** · 11-13-2014 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by biomieg

Originally Posted by The Library Policeman

Nicest UK Nightshift I ever saw!

Ho-hum.

Just kidding

Mine does have some minor flaws but they don't show in this pic. Yours is truly one of the best I've seen!

Lol

What edition is that Dead Zone in your pic, Michaël? (next to the 1st trade).

**biomieg** · 11-13-2014 12:06 PM

It's the Viking proof in a custom-made slipcase (I purchased it like that).

Sorry for hijacking your thread, Zelig!

**The Library Policeman** · 11-13-2014 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by biomieg

It's the Viking proof in a custom-made slipcase (I purchased it like that).

Sorry for hijacking your thread, Zelig!

Awesome! Looks great, Michaël

Yeah sorry, zelig.

**biomieg** · 11-13-2014 12:28 PM

Thanks, Alan. And I meant traycase, of course

Zelig, we need you to post more book pics and get this thread back on track!

**zelig** · 11-13-2014 02:53 PM

Wow guys, thanks for all the comments!!! Made my day for sure!

And please don't worry about "hijacking" the thread. It's all good stuff.

Michaël, yes I will post more pics... Just trying to find the time! My last post was only 2 days ago! But yes, I love doing this, and actually have a question for you in response to your comment about posting more pics...

Since populating a collection thread is a relatively new "passtime" for me, what guidance can you offer? What I mean is, when you say post more book pics, my main though has been, well, do I photograph all of my 1st editions? I mean, everyone has seen these books many times before. Or are you saying maybe just post some of the more limited and unique items? It's been a little overwhelming as to what to photograph and post.

Yeah, I know I over analyze too much... but let me know what you think...

Again, thanks guys. Been a real treat sharing my collection and seeing yours as well.

**jhanic** · 11-13-2014 03:06 PM

My suggestion: Post whatever you feel like. I, personally, love to see the items in others' collections, even if I've seen similar items before.

John

**The Library Policeman** · 11-13-2014 03:24 PM

I agree with John. Post anything you feel like, Zelig. We love looking at books. Even if we've seen them before......... these ones are yours.

**zelig** · 11-13-2014 04:24 PM

Thanks for the advice... that helps!

So.... I figure I'll mix things up a little, and show off one of the big guns... Enjoy...

Some perspective on size.

And for the big finale, a little fun with Photoshop filters...

**jhanic** · 11-13-2014 04:30 PM

Beautiful!

John

**racerx45** · 11-13-2014 05:50 PM

very very nice

**Merlin1958** · 11-13-2014 07:03 PM

Oh my Lord!!!

**biomieg** · 11-13-2014 11:51 PM

Love it! And this confirms my thoughts that your 1st trade edition looks pretty good. Upgrading it will be pretty expensive!

**webstar1000** · 11-14-2014 04:39 AM

Man what a nice Salems... even though they are not signed and not actually sanctioned... I find them beautiful and the prices they catch!! WOW! Mind telling the crew what that set ya back?

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