Joe Hill, Author

[zelig]

The patience will pay off. The first few sold for $150 - $350. First ones out of the gate always seem to sell at inflated prices.

[brionen]

I did contact Dark Regions.
See what happens.

sk

They're promoting the book in their newsletter this morning, but they've now removed the "sold out at the publisher" wording and just note that it's "hard to find" and "once these two copies are sold, no more will be available from DRP." I'm guessing that was a result of your message, so hopefully they do the right thing and adjust the price for you, or at least provide a refund and agree to pay for the return shipping.

[frik]

Yes, I noticed they had changed the wording.
And I did receive a very nice e-mail, offering a $175.00 book (of my choice) instead of a (partial) refund.
Unfortunately, the few books I do like (by King and Joe Hill) I already own.
I'll very, very politely ask if they will (re)consider a partial refund after all.

sk

[RC65]

I continue to be amazed that with just 350 copies available, copies of this one are still available, some two/three weeks after it was first offered:

https://www.goldsborobooks.com/product/the-fireman/

[webstar1000]

How good is Fireman? Any King book you would compare it too? I might read it...

[Bev Vincent]

How good is Fireman? Any King book you would compare it too? I might read it...

It could be compared to The Stand in the most general of ways.

[dnemec]

I continue to be amazed that with just 350 copies available, copies of this one are still available, some two/three weeks after it was first offered:

https://www.goldsborobooks.com/product/the-fireman/

Me too. As soon as I saw it posted, I rushed to buy a copy (or two...), figuring it would be sold out quickly.

[cit74]

Yes, I noticed they had changed the wording.
And I did receive a very nice e-mail, offering a $175.00 book (of my choice) instead of a (partial) refund.
Unfortunately, the few books I do like (by King and Joe Hill) I already own.
I'll very, very politely ask if they will (re)consider a partial refund after all.

sk

You could order the deluxe chiral mad 3 book from them - the one with the new SK story - they still have those in stock and listed at $150 - just an option

[ELazansky]

I continue to be amazed that with just 350 copies available, copies of this one are still available, some two/three weeks after it was first offered:

https://www.goldsborobooks.com/product/the-fireman/

Me too. As soon as I saw it posted, I rushed to buy a copy (or two...), figuring it would be sold out quickly.

I'm not surprised. IMO, it is not a true limited edition book. It is a 1st UK Printing with a signed limitation page added in. There is nothing special about it other than the signed limitation page.

[mattgreenbean]

I continue to be amazed that with just 350 copies available, copies of this one are still available, some two/three weeks after it was first offered:

https://www.goldsborobooks.com/product/the-fireman/

Me too. As soon as I saw it posted, I rushed to buy a copy (or two...), figuring it would be sold out quickly.

I'm not surprised. IMO, it is not a true limited edition book. It is a 1st UK Printing with a signed limitation page added in. There is nothing special about it other than the signed limitation page.

I'm holding out for the actual limited edition from PS. Speaking of which...

[Br!an]

I received my NOS4A2/Wraith S/L from Midtown Comics...

damaged.

So after three days of Midtown Comics not providing decent customer service they have said that they can't replace the book. They offered a 10% discount to keep it.

I emailed SubPress and am hoping that they will help.

edit:

Bill replied right away. They didn't publish the book and so can't help.

IDW published it. I've now contacted them. I'm not holding my breath.

I heard back from IDW...

"If Midtown is stating that they can’t replace the title, that must be per their return policy.


We don’t normally provide damage replacements for titles that weren’t purchased via the IDW online store, however this is an IDW Limited title with a high price point and we don’t want you to be left with a damaged copy.


Please send the damaged copy back to the following address and we can provide a damage replacement copy for you."

Now THAT is customer service!

I am now the number one fan of IDW and their shipping manager. Midtown Comics... not so much.

I sent the book to IDW. I just received the pristine replacement. I find that really awesome that they were willing to replace a book sold by one of their vendors.

[MLG]

Yes, I noticed they had changed the wording.
And I did receive a very nice e-mail, offering a $175.00 book (of my choice) instead of a (partial) refund.
Unfortunately, the few books I do like (by King and Joe Hill) I already own.
I'll very, very politely ask if they will (re)consider a partial refund after all.

sk

You could order the deluxe chiral mad 3 book from them - the one with the new SK story - they still have those in stock and listed at $150 - just an option

Just for clarification the SK story in Chiral Mad 3 is a reprint rather than a new story. It is 'The Last Rung on The Ladder'.

[cit74]

Yes, I noticed they had changed the wording.
And I did receive a very nice e-mail, offering a $175.00 book (of my choice) instead of a (partial) refund.
Unfortunately, the few books I do like (by King and Joe Hill) I already own.
I'll very, very politely ask if they will (re)consider a partial refund after all.

sk

You could order the deluxe chiral mad 3 book from them - the one with the new SK story - they still have those in stock and listed at $150 - just an option

Just for clarification the SK story in Chiral Mad 3 is a reprint rather than a new story. It is 'The Last Rung on The Ladder'.

my bad - thanks for update

[RC65]

I continue to be amazed that with just 350 copies available, copies of this one are still available, some two/three weeks after it was first offered:

https://www.goldsborobooks.com/product/the-fireman/

Me too. As soon as I saw it posted, I rushed to buy a copy (or two...), figuring it would be sold out quickly.

I'm not surprised. IMO, it is not a true limited edition book. It is a 1st UK Printing with a signed limitation page added in. There is nothing special about it other than the signed limitation page.

That's largely true, but given that it does have a definitive limitation -- and a small one, at 350 -- rather than just a publisher sig page tipped in some unknown (and often large) number, I figured it would have more collector appeal than it appears to have.

[ELazansky]

I continue to be amazed that with just 350 copies available, copies of this one are still available, some two/three weeks after it was first offered:

https://www.goldsborobooks.com/product/the-fireman/

Me too. As soon as I saw it posted, I rushed to buy a copy (or two...), figuring it would be sold out quickly.

I'm not surprised. IMO, it is not a true limited edition book. It is a 1st UK Printing with a signed limitation page added in. There is nothing special about it other than the signed limitation page.

That's largely true, but given that it does have a definitive limitation -- and a small one, at 350 -- rather than just a publisher sig page tipped in some unknown (and often large) number, I figured it would have more collector appeal than it appears to have.

As it has been joked around a lot here, finding an unsigned Joe Hill book is sometimes harder than finding a signed one

[terrier91]

I'm considering making the trip to DC for Joe's event on the 19th. I haven't been able to find any details on it. Does anyone know if it's a ticketed event?

[Ricky]

That's the one I'm hoping to go to also, but have been waiting to hear details. I e-mailed Politics and Prose a couple days ago but haven't heard back yet.

[Bev Vincent]

If you had the chance to ask Joe a question, what would it be. Questions that are more general stand a better chance in this hypothetical than very specific ones (about characters or particular events in books, for example).

[Cwalker]

If you had the chance to ask Joe a question, what would it be. Questions that are more general stand a better chance in this hypothetical than very specific ones (about characters or particular events in books, for example).

I have a question that I have longed at long to ask him, but it would be hard to set up I think. IF i had the opportunity and the time though, it would go something like....

One of things that always bothered me is when a "critic" or some other "enlightend person" tries to tell me what the author "really means" in their writing. "well obviously Christmasland is really just representing the entire Anarcho-Syndicate Industrial Military Complex" or some other crap. Are you Mr. Hill, upset or feel cheated when I instead choose to trust you and your words and just take them at face value, enjoying the story and not trying to find some deeper, hidden meaning?

As you see, it dosen't really fit well into a 30 second sound bite as I would want to elaborate more on the premise but it is something that I would be interested in knowing, not only for Joe, but other witers as well.

[MLG]

If you had the chance to ask Joe a question, what would it be. Questions that are more general stand a better chance in this hypothetical than very specific ones (about characters or particular events in books, for example).

Will we ever be able to see a Locke and Key TV show or films?

[Dan]

If you had the chance to ask Joe a question, what would it be. Questions that are more general stand a better chance in this hypothetical than very specific ones (about characters or particular events in books, for example).

Will we ever be able to see a Locke and Key TV show or films?

Yes, but only the first graphic novel. After that everyone loses interest and your left with an incomplete set again.

[terrier91]

That's the one I'm hoping to go to also, but have been waiting to hear details. I e-mailed Politics and Prose a couple days ago but haven't heard back yet.

I did some digging aand their website says that all of their in house events are free and open to the public. I'm definitely making the trip to this one.

[Ricky]

Well free is good. Other info. isn't really a big deal, but I kind of wanted to know if we had to purchase books there, are personalizations allowed, is there a Q&A or just a reading, etc.

[mikeC]

If you had the chance to ask Joe a question, what would it be. Questions that are more general stand a better chance in this hypothetical than very specific ones (about characters or particular events in books, for example).

Has he thought of making his Darkside scripts into a radio drama or writing a story for a radio drama show like Tales from beyond the Pale? That would be awesome.

[RC65]

Well free is good. Other info. isn't really a big deal, but I kind of wanted to know if we had to purchase books there, are personalizations allowed, is there a Q&A or just a reading, etc.

Your best bet is obviously to call the bookstore and find out. What I can offer is my experience w/ Joe's previous signings (have been to three), and, yes, he does personalizations upon request, and, yes, he commonly does a Q&A (and also spends a decent time talking w/ each person in line if the person(s) has a question or point of interest). As far as having to purchase the books at the store...some stores require that, some don't, but it's typically considered good etiquette for a host of reasons to buy the book from the store that is hosting the event.