Other Collectible Authors: Classifieds, Wanted, Market Value

[wolfehr]

I've been looking to add a copy of 20th Century Ghosts to my collection and came across these two. Anyone have any thoughts on what they're worth? Trying to decided if the price seems right for either. Thanks in advance for the help!

1) The 200 copy edition signed by Joe Hill and Christopher Golden that game in a slipcase
2) The version that was given out at Fantasycon (~35 supposedly). It was only signed by Joe Hill and had "F'Con #" as the limitation number.

[terrier91]

I'd go with the Fantasycon one if you're talking the same price range. I'm happy with my copy that I ordered from Water St Books that they had him inscribe to me. There are some great stories in there.

[wolfehr]

Thanks for the input terrier91. The 200 copy edition is $699 right now with no bids or watchers and less than 24 hours left. The Fantasycon one is $880 BIN.

I have the lettered and S/L of the 10th Anniversary Edition from PS Publishing on pre-order, but the only copy I actually own right now is on my kindle

[terrier91]

If you're a fan, I'm sure you've seen this already:

http://www.waterstreetbooks.com/joe%20hill%20upstream

But for a guy like me who lives nowhere near anywhere that Joe would do a signing, this is pretty cool.

[dnemec]

If you're a fan, I'm sure you've seen this already:

http://www.waterstreetbooks.com/joe%20hill%20upstream

But for a guy like me who lives nowhere near anywhere that Joe would do a signing, this is pretty cool.

I've ordered from Water Street before. No problems at all.

[mkb.redux]

I've been looking to add a copy of 20th Century Ghosts to my collection and came across these two. Anyone have any thoughts on what they're worth? Trying to decided if the price seems right for either. Thanks in advance for the help!

1) The 200 copy edition signed by Joe Hill and Christopher Golden that game in a slipcase
2) The version that was given out at Fantasycon (~35 supposedly). It was only signed by Joe Hill and had "F'Con #" as the limitation number.

If you're just looking for a nice, signed copy of the first edition, the trade paperback state is nice and will save you hundreds over the fancier editions. If you're set on one of those, the 200-copy would be my preferred, but you may benefit to wait and see if more copies hit the market after the new edition comes out.

[cit74]

I've been looking to add a copy of 20th Century Ghosts to my collection and came across these two. Anyone have any thoughts on what they're worth? Trying to decided if the price seems right for either. Thanks in advance for the help!

1) The 200 copy edition signed by Joe Hill and Christopher Golden that game in a slipcase
2) The version that was given out at Fantasycon (~35 supposedly). It was only signed by Joe Hill and had "F'Con #" as the limitation number.

If you're just looking for a nice, signed copy of the first edition, the trade paperback state is nice and will save you hundreds over the fancier editions. If you're set on one of those, the 200-copy would be my preferred, but you may benefit to wait and see if more copies hit the market after the new edition comes out.

Price has jumped - I got one of the 200 copies for around $200 a little over a year ago - and sold my copy - similar to F-con ones (didn't say f-con) but was signed by both - exactly same as the 200 limited one - but no slipcase - for around $200 to a member here within the past year (I think that was the price - it might have been a little higher - but not much). Just keep looking

[wolfehr]

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I think I'm going to pass on both these copies and will keep my eyes open for something a little more reasonably priced.

[mkb.redux]

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I think I'm going to pass on both these copies and will keep my eyes open for something a little more reasonably priced.

Keep an eye on eBay. There are a couple of signed paperback editions, and a copy of the 200-copy that did not sell at a lower price that the copy you saw.

[Dan]

Is the signed limited to 200 of 20th Century Ghosts that is Slipcased the same as the traycase? I notice you asked about a slipcase version. I have a traycase version, but didn't know if they were different.

[wolfehr]

The 200 copy edition is slipcased. Is yours from PS Publishing? I didn't know they made a traycase. The limitation page says... "This edition is limited to 200 numbered slipcased hardcover copies signed by Joe Hill and Christopher Golden, 500 numbered trade hardcover copies signed by Joe Hill, and 1,000 unsigned trade paperbacks." My understanding is the Fantasycon version is the same as the 500 numbered trade hardcover copies, but with a special limitation number.

Here are the two listings I was looking at...

Joe Hill, 20th Century Ghosts, True First, Signed, Limited, Slipcased Edition ($699 with no bids)

20TH CENTURY GHOSTS - SIGNED BY JOE HILL - SPECIAL ISSUE FIRST EDITION ($880 BIN)

[cit74]

I thought the fantasy con edition are actually closer to the 200 edition - they have same limitation page as slip cased book - signed by both hill and golden, but the DJ is the same as the 500 copy book and no slip case - at leasts that's what my copy looked like - it was not labeled fantasy con though. There's a blurb somewhere that goes through these books and when they were first signed and put together - not sure if someone from PS could fill in the details.

[wolfehr]

I assumed the Fantasycon edition is the 500 copy version because the listing I was looking at did not come with a slipcase and the limitation page only had Joe Hill's signature. I fully acknowledge it's an assumption on my part though. Would love to hear the full story about this book if someone from PS could help!

[Dan]

Sorry, you are right. I was thinking of Horns. Mine is a slipcase also.

[cit74]

Huh. I must've seen other f-con that had both sigs - or I could be completely off base. My double signed copy - was a completely different breed - it was actually numbered (I think in the 200 range) but included all of the extra material in the 200 copy edition - but had different DJ and no case.

[wolfehr]

Thanks for sharing those details cit74; now I'm even more curious about all the various versions of this book floating around! Did it have the same DJ as the 200 copy slipcased edition? I wonder if a 200 copy edition got mixed in with the 500 copy batch and numbered/sold as such?

[wolfehr]

Sorry, you are right. I was thinking of Horns. Mine is a slipcase also.

Ahh, got it. Thanks for the update!

[Kingfan24]

Neil gaiman - coraline s/l from sub press - 150 Obo
Neil gaiman - trigger warning - signed first - 45 obo
Neil gaiman - trigger warning s/l from Goldsboro - 90 obo
Neil gaiman - coraline s/l 10th anniversary edition - 65 obo

Adding the following:

World war z s/l - 70 obo
Zombie survival guide s/l - 50 obo
The ruins lettered PP - 125 obo

All books are f/f and protected in an archival mylar jacket.

[wolfehr]

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[WeDealInLead]

China Mieville - Railsea lettered
China Mieville - Kraken lettered PC

Both for $630. Free US shipping.

[Br!an]

I AM THE ABYSS by Chris Morey

I AM THE ABYSS is a new fiction anthology of horror and dark fantasy containing ten unique visions of the underworld by ten of the most talented and critically-acclaimed authors in horror, dark fantasy and weird fiction. Edited by Chris Morey (Black Labyrinth imprint), the book will be published by award-winning specialty publisher Dark Regions Press.

I'm going to buy in. I'm trying to figure out which level I want.

DRP has a contest for Barker stuff when supporting this campaign.

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http://www.darkregions.com/clivebarkergiveaway

[Ben Mears]

Bump. Free Media mail shipping in the U.S. for the complete Beast House set...

Richard Laymon signed limited edition Beast House series from Cemetery Dance at issue price to be sold as a set. All books in very good condition:

The Cellar #315/500 issue price $50
The Beast House #315/400 issue price $50
The Midnight Tour #315/1000 issue price $40
Friday Night In Beast House unsigned (released posthumously) issue price $35
Total for set $175 plus actual shipping. Paypal gift. PM if interested

Also have:
Once Upon A Halloween, signed but not numbered. $40 Cemetery Dance
Alarms signed trade edition $25, Zeising
One Rainy Night signed trade edition $25, Headline

[frik]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joe-Abercrom...:L:LCA:US:1123

Won't find these cheaper anywhere - and NO reserve!

sk

[WeDealInLead]

Railsea is sold. Kraken $325 shipped to US.

[sharki69]

For sale - The Graveyard book ARC by Neil Gaiman

Pm me