Other authors you collect

[mkberger]

Never read any Wolfe (though I do have a story of his in an anthology I was just about to start). Where to start with him, are his works more sci-fi or fantasy?

Got this cool book in the mail:




It has many/all of the alternate covers, beautiful new endpapers, new illustrated maps, as well as a Whelan piece that somewhat inspired the book.

I read this back when it came out, and liked it a lot. It's the Stormlight Archive books that are my favorites of his; and I do appreciate the work be did finishing up The Wheel of Time.

[Fp3csu]

Does anyone else collect John Scalzi's Old Man's War series? I've managed to scrape together a subpress numbered set and I think they're great. I also found letter Q for Zoe's Tale and Questions for a Soldier.

[Lookwhoitis]

Does anyone else collect John Scalzi's Old Man's War series? I've managed to scrape together a subpress numbered set and I think they're great. I also found letter Q for Zoe's Tale and Questions for a Soldier.

I do. I'm hunting a spare copy of Old mans war too if anyone has one to sell

[Patrick]

Does anyone collect the Scalzi Old Mans War SubPress versions? Ive managed to find two of the lettered versions and they're great!

I'm interested in info on the numbered signed editions.

Does anyone know the original list prices? Sub Press doesn't show prices on sold out books.

Also, any idea of current market values?

Does anyone else collect John Scalzi's Old Man's War series? I've managed to scrape together a subpress numbered set and I think they're great. I also found letter Q for Zoe's Tale and Questions for a Soldier.

I do. I'm hunting a spare copy of Old mans war too if anyone has one to sell

I'd love to see photos of the limited editions of this series that you guys own.

[Fp3csu]

Scouring the forums to find a way to post photos instead of just a link, then I'll put some up.

[wolfehr]

Fp3csu >> The picture frame (there's a tree in it... it's between the envelope and film strip) button in the text editor allow you to post an image... just plug in a direct link to the image in the dialog that pops up. Alternative, you can put the link between [IMG][/IMG] (i.e., [ IMG ] http://domain.com/picture.jpg [ /IMG ]). I added extra spaces in the example so it's not interpreted.

[Fp3csu]

Thanks! I'm new to all of this, giving it a shot....

[Fp3csu]

There some glare in this one but next to unfettered over to the slipcased Zoe's Tale is all Subpress Scalzi.

[wolfehr]

Not a problem at all, it worked! Awesome books I like the Zoe's Tale slipcase a lot.

[firemonkey66]

Does anyone collect the Scalzi Old Mans War SubPress versions? Ive managed to find two of the lettered versions and they're great!

I'm interested in info on the numbered signed editions.

Does anyone know the original list prices? Sub Press doesn't show prices on sold out books.

Also, any idea of current market values?

I own Old Man's War and the price on the dust jacket for the signed/numbered edition is 60 and for the lettered is 250. I'm not sure about the others, but would guess they were similarly priced.

[frik]

There some glare in this one but next to unfettered over to the slipcased Zoe's Tale is all Subpress Scalzi.

Lovelovelove the books...but what's with the plastic??

sk

[frik]

There some glare in this one but next to unfettered over to the slipcased Zoe's Tale is all Subpress Scalzi.

Lovelovelove the books...but what's with the plastic??

sk

[Fp3csu]

Just a precaution in case one of kids thinks they are brave enough to touch them.

[needfulthings]

Also keeps out BUGS,DUST & DAMPNESS.

[herbertwest]

Here is an interesting idea : "‘The Napkin Art of Tim Burton’ In Book Form!"
>>> http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/33...-in-book-form/

[somekindofstranger]

Someone is selling off their John Scalzi Subpress editions - including old man's war - on ebay at the moment: http://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=w...&isRefine=true

There's also a lettered Zoe's tale: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZOES-TALE-Jo...827?nav=SEARCH

[RC65]

Also keeps out BUGS,DUST & DAMPNESS.

Actually, if the bags are sealed tight, dampness can (not will...as with everything, nothing is certain) be contained and prompt problems w/ mildew. I also keep my vintage pbos in pb bags, but I keep the flaps a bit loose rather than folded over tight and sealed, so as to allow a little air to circulate. Keeps them protected, but doesn't set the scene for more potential problems down the road.

[goathunter]

Actually, if the bags are sealed tight, dampness can (not will...as with everything, nothing is certain) be contained and prompt problems w/ mildew. I also keep my vintage pbos in pb bags, but I keep the flaps a bit loose rather than folded over tight and sealed, so as to allow a little air to circulate. Keeps them protected, but doesn't set the scene for more potential problems down the road.

I'm a compulsive bagger: hardbacks, paperbacks, magazines, comics. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with keeping them climate-controlled all these years, but I've never had a problem with dampness or mildew (knock on wood). I'd much rather run the risk of that than see the damage that is caused by dust.

Hunter

[Fp3csu]

Where do you get your bags from Hunter? I live in a desert (near Death Valley) in CA with less than 3 inches of rain in the last 3 years so I'm not worried about moisture....but the dust, man it's everywhere.....

Travis

[goathunter]

Where do you get your bags from Hunter? I live in a desert (near Death Valley) in CA with less than 3 inches of rain in the last 3 years so I'm not worried about moisture....but the dust, man it's everywhere.....

I used to live in Utah when I really started collecting and bagging and had similar issues there.

I buy poly bags from Bags Unlimited. They have various sizes, but I usually use 3-mil regular magazine bags for most of my books.

Regular magazine bags at BagsUnlimited.com

I also buy similar comic book bags for smaller books (and paperback bags for paperbacks, though most modern paperbacks are too large for their regular paperback bags.

Hunter

[Br!an]

Polyester bags are better than polyethylene.

Better UV protection and less degradation.

[goathunter]

Polyester bags are better than polyethylene.

Better UV protection and less degradation.

Bags Unlimited has those, too:

https://www.bagsunlimited.com/p-4231...th-1-flap.aspx

They call those "Museum Archival Grade."

Here's the text on their polyethylene bags pages:

Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. We stock magazine bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester (mylar). All three of these materials have passed the Photo Activity Test (P.A.T.) certifying that they are safe for long term storage. Our magazine sleeves come with a 1-1/2" flap. 'R' at the end of the product code indicates a resealable flap. Reseal tape is on the body of the sleeve to prevent your magazine from coming in contact with the tape.

I started out buying from my local comic stores, which only ever stocked polyethylene bags, and have just never made the plunge to mylar. I probably should, though.

Hunter

[zelig]

Don't you guys find the Mylar bags too thick?

[goathunter]

Don't you guys find the Mylar bags too thick?

That's a good point. They are very thick. Polyethylene bags are lot more pliable. I fold the bags around the books and tape them down, and that's hard to do with mylar bags.

Hunter

[Br!an]

They have various mils to chose from.

I use the 2 mil for most books.


http://www.bcwsupplies.com/cat/comic...ies/comic-bags
http://www.uline.com/Grp_3/Poly-Bags-Flat-Open
https://www.bagsunlimited.com/c-353-...r-sleeves.aspx