Joe Hill, Author

[Roseannebarr]

Did anyone go to the signing tonight?

Just got back. I went with my two daughters. He showed up for a signing, but when he arrived, B&N had set things up for a reading. Joe understandably did not have anything prepared, so instead he did a 50 minute Q&A. He was very entertaining, gracious, and funny. He would sign whatever you had, only three at a time, then you and to go the back of the line to get the next three signed. I am sad to say there were only 40 or so people there in person. Of course that meant more of Joe for the rest of us. He was very patient with posing for photos. I was so glad I went - when I left (I was the last one in line, for second time) he had begun signing all the stock that B&N had. I got Joe to sign two copies of WRAITH, both with doodles (I would sell one if someone wants one - PM me), and I got him to add some doodles to my signed limited editions. I will post some, including a photo with Joe and my daughters, in the coming days

I heard a rumor that SK was supposed to show, but I guess that didn't happen, did it?

[DoctorZaius]

Did anyone go to the signing tonight?

Just got back. I went with my two daughters. He showed up for a signing, but when he arrived, B&N had set things up for a reading. Joe understandably did not have anything prepared, so instead he did a 50 minute Q&A. He was very entertaining, gracious, and funny. He would sign whatever you had, only three at a time, then you and to go the back of the line to get the next three signed. I am sad to say there were only 40 or so people there in person. Of course that meant more of Joe for the rest of us. He was very patient with posing for photos. I was so glad I went - when I left (I was the last one in line, for second time) he had begun signing all the stock that B&N had. I got Joe to sign two copies of WRAITH, both with doodles (I would sell one if someone wants one - PM me), and I got him to add some doodles to my signed limited editions. I will post some, including a photo with Joe and my daughters, in the coming days

I heard a rumor that SK was supposed to show, but I guess that didn't happen, did it?

No SK, and I brought a couple of books just in case. Grrrrr!

[sharki69]

Sound like a fun event with a bunch of signings

[DoctorZaius]

Sound like a fun event with a bunch of signings

Yeah, it was great! I am now sold out of my extra Wraith copies.

[erxbooks]

Slipcases for NOS4A2 were sold out. So as much as I wanted the book, it would have been naked without the case.

I have an extra slipcase if anyone needs one. PM me

[Robert Fulman]

I was there, too, and had a lot of fun. I have seen Stephen King speak a few times in the last couple of years, and I though it was funny how similar they are in their mannersisms, speech patterns, and false modesty. (Much like King will pretend to be surprised that people have heard of some his past books, Joe described himself as a "child actor" who appeared in Creepshow.) I wish I had brought some of my Locke and Key books with me to get signed. I had to take a train to Framingham (actually Ashland because, despite what the MBTA website claims, parking in Framingham is impossible) from work, so I didn't want to lug around a bunch of books in my backpack all day. Overall, the trip cost me $4 for parking plus $18.50 (!!) for a round-trip ticket between Ashland and Boston plus $30 for Wraith. However, it was worth it. I just wish I had had the foresight to go to Chipotle beforehand so I could have awkwardly watched him eat a burrito.

[Br!an]

I just called up and ordered two copies. $30 each with free delivery since I am a B&N member. The clerk said she still had quite a few copies. They also have signed later editions and paperback edition Heart Shaped Box, Nos4a2 and others. Joe signed their entire stock.

edit: I just received my email receipt and they gave me a 10% discount.

[cit74]

Sounds like a great evening. Saw him twice this past year - both events were great (and a similar showing - maybe slightly more). He was very entertaining. Glad you both got a bunch of books signed.

[DoctorZaius]

I just called up and ordered two copies. $30 each with free delivery since I am a B&N member. The clerk said she still had quite a few copies. They also have signed later editions and paperback edition Heart Shaped Box, Nos4a2 and others. Joe signed their entire stock.

edit: I just received my email receipt and they gave me a 10% discount.

I don't want to cause you any concern, but I will say that I had to dig through books to find two copies of WRAITH that did not have dented corners. Hopefully the stock you are getting was put aside beforehand.

[Br!an]

I just called up and ordered two copies. $30 each with free delivery since I am a B&N member. The clerk said she still had quite a few copies. They also have signed later editions and paperback edition Heart Shaped Box, Nos4a2 and others. Joe signed their entire stock.

edit: I just received my email receipt and they gave me a 10% discount.

I don't want to cause you any concern, but I will say that I had to dig through books to find two copies of WRAITH that did not have dented corners. Hopefully the stock you are getting was put aside beforehand.

I'm not sure. I had called in advance, but they wouldn't take my card info until this morning. Fingers crossed.

[Roseannebarr]

I am now sure we will have dents Br!an! i tried to order one yesterday and they were saving them for the event. But now they have extras! sometimes things are too good to be true.

[Br!an]

I am now sure we will have dents Br!an! i tried to order one yesterday and they were saving them for the event. But now they have extras! sometimes things are too good to be true.

I was extremely polite and mentioned that I am a collector. I am hoping that got through to her and that she is sending me pristine copies.

[Dano]

I'm really glad that Joe was able to personalize the copy that I reserved!

Dan

[Dano]

And a big thank you to DoctorZaius for the extra!!!

Dan

[DoctorZaius]

And a big thank you to DoctorZaius for the extra!!!

Dan

Glad to help you out, even if you are a Denver fan! hahaha

[herbertwest]

Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft—SE

This special presentation of the debut issue of the Eisner-nominated Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft includes not only the actual script from Hill, but also a second bonus: an all-new 11-page story, "Freddie Wertham Goes to Hell," written by Hill, drawn by the late Seth Fisher and presented in color here for the very first time.

source :
http://www.idwpublishing.com/lockekey/books.php

Apparently still available in their shop :
http://shop.idwpublishing.com/comics...ecraft-se.html

[mikeC]

Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft—SE

This special presentation of the debut issue of the Eisner-nominated Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft includes not only the actual script from Hill, but also a second bonus: an all-new 11-page story, "Freddie Wertham Goes to Hell," written by Hill, drawn by the late Seth Fisher and presented in color here for the very first time.

Thanks for the info. I broke down and bought the Cape today. Loved the story hopefully it is a little different ala Thumbprint.

[ELazansky]

Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft—SE

This special presentation of the debut issue of the Eisner-nominated Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft includes not only the actual script from Hill, but also a second bonus: an all-new 11-page story, "Freddie Wertham Goes to Hell," written by Hill, drawn by the late Seth Fisher and presented in color here for the very first time.

source :
http://www.idwpublishing.com/lockekey/books.php

Apparently still available in their shop :
http://shop.idwpublishing.com/comics...ecraft-se.html

This was published in 2009 - http://www.mycomicshop.com/search?TID=19542283

[EXPLORER]

I am now sure we will have dents Br!an! i tried to order one yesterday and they were saving them for the event. But now they have extras! sometimes things are too good to be true.

I was extremely polite and mentioned that I am a collector. I am hoping that got through to her and that she is sending me pristine copies.

B&N must know I am a member/collector as they called me today to let me know they had an extra available and could sent Wraith my way.

[RichardX]

Got my signed copy of Wraith from BN. Started reading it and at first it was a bit high schoolish but 100 pages later it was getting pretty good.

[mattgreenbean]

Got mine in a padded envelope wraped in air pillows inside of a big box. Is that how they always ship stuff? Cause they really packed this one book good.

[sharki69]

Got mine in a padded envelope wraped in air pillows inside of a big box. Is that how they always ship stuff? Cause they really packed this one book good.

Got mine yesterday as well. Same packing, and no, they don't usually pack books so good....

[Roseannebarr]

I am now sure we will have dents Br!an! i tried to order one yesterday and they were saving them for the event. But now they have extras! sometimes things are too good to be true.

arrived safe and sound! they must have held some back. no problems except he signed on the inside cover instead of by his name on the title page.

not complaining, just saying, weird place to sign. B&N should of known better!

[Br!an]

I just called up and ordered two copies. $30 each with free delivery since I am a B&N member. The clerk said she still had quite a few copies. They also have signed later editions and paperback edition Heart Shaped Box, Nos4a2 and others. Joe signed their entire stock.

edit: I just received my email receipt and they gave me a 10% discount.

I don't want to cause you any concern, but I will say that I had to dig through books to find two copies of WRAITH that did not have dented corners. Hopefully the stock you are getting was put aside beforehand.

I'm not sure. I had called in advance, but they wouldn't take my card info until this morning. Fingers crossed.

I am now sure we will have dents Br!an! i tried to order one yesterday and they were saving them for the event. But now they have extras! sometimes things are too good to be true.

I was extremely polite and mentioned that I am a collector. I am hoping that got through to her and that she is sending me pristine copies.

My copies arrived too. Packaged the same way. They are beautiful copies. No bumps.

Joe signed each one on the front end paper with a Sharpie. I prefer the title page.

The store put a sticker on the front of each book. That's really my only complaint.

[DoctorZaius]

Glad to hear that you did not get any bumps. I saw them putting the stickers on that night - kills me!