It was the variant pictorial cover
It was the variant pictorial cover
Yes, it's the variant pictorial cover. If I had the orange GUNSLINGER proof you guys would have been the first to know!
...and I'm just guessing, but you probably wouldn't be rushing to sell that particular proof.
I feel better now.
John
I need both the ARC Variant and the Orange, so I'm still peeved ... either way I hate missing out on something by minutes! If only I hadn't been spending quality Sunday with my son and was glued to the computer like a good Calvin instead
As a Looong time Simmons collector, I am passing on this as well. And I really hope more people do. I love Subpress, but the totally unjustified higher prices 'just because' trend is really irking me. I made a decision awhile ago to vote my displeasure with these hiked up prices- with my wallet- even if it means missing out. Unless you are going to make a truly unique, special edition- count me out at $125.00. I'll be very happy with a signed first trade, which can be had at under $30.00 upon release- just like I have with the last three Simmons books. All very nice trade editions.Originally Posted by jhanic
Ron
I've done exactly the same thing--I got signed trade copies for the retail price of the last three books, The Terror, Drood and Black Hills. I just can't justify spending too much money on Simmons' signed limiteds, no matter how much I enjoy his writing.
John
The sucky part is that "voting with your wallet" doesn't have any effect when the editions sell out pre-publication. The previous SubPress Simmons S/L sold for $80 with a 500 copy print run. With the exception of Black Hills, they are all sold out. I have a hard time believing that with a new SF title, which he has not done for a while, a $125 book with a print run half the size will not sell out very quickly. I'd be surprised if it lasts a week after it is announced via the newsletter.
Not that I disagree with you in principal.
Oh, you're absolutely right- they do indeed sell out and my boycott is meaningless. However, I can't help but wonder if the fact that the last few titles consistently trade at less than retail value on the secondary market might be some kind of indication of a Simmons Subpress Apathy setting in! Ahh, probably not, but the books just don't seem to have any.... inherent interest in being an $80.00 book, anything beyond being "the limited edition", if that makes any sense.
In any case, I'm sticking to my guns- until they announce the next way overpriced Gaiman book, where the bastards know they have me by the shorts and I will probably drop whatever I have to.
Ron
Well, at least the production values on the Gaiman's come *closer* to matching their price range...In any case, I'm sticking to my guns- until they announce the next way overpriced Gaiman book, where the bastards know they have me by the shorts and I will probably drop whatever I have to.
Ron
Very true, and good point.
I contacted SubPress a while ago and recommended they do Summer of Night limted edition. Response was open minded but I doubt anything will come of it.
That's an interesting (and unbelievably obvious to me in hindsight!), choice. That's certainly one of my favorites, and I'd love to see a deluxe edition of it. But something more along the lines of The Wolf's Hour in price and format.
Ron
P.S. As an aside, I recently recommended to Bill that he should JUMP on the limited rights to the upcoming Kim Newman ANNO DRACULA reissues, which are set to be published in paperback in the UK. The 3 existing books (Bonus material including new stories, novellas, etc. are being included in each book) leading up to the LOOOONG awaited final book JOHNNY ALUCARD. I thought, especially considering Subpress' fantasy crossover roster that these would be no brainers and a PERFECT fit for Subpress. Bill said he didn't see it being right for him. I'm sure he knows what works and what doesn't, but are there any other ANNO DRACULA fans out there who want limited editions? I think the books are wonderful, myself.
Ron,
SON is one of my top 5 books and I would love to see it get the limited treatment. I had had also suggested it to Jerad at Centipede but he doesn't care for the story. Since I'm 0 for 2 with limited propsals to SK maybe I should try Mr. Simmons!
Ben,
If Summer of Night, and Salem's Lot are among your Top 5- well, you've got great taste, as they are indeed in mine as well. Would you mind sharing the other 3? If you're anything like me, I have a "Top 5" of about 10 different revolving books, depending on when you ask me, but Salem's Lot is ALWAYS there. As is Dracula.
Ron
Ooh, great idea for a thread topic! Top five (revolving or otherwise - I know exactly what you mean) favorite books of all time, not strictly King.
Mine:
Orwell's 1984
King's IT
Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo (the full 1000+ pg unabridged version)
Ted Chiang's The Stories of Your Life: And Others
Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray
Zafon's The Shadow of the Wind
Chaim Potok's My Name is Asher Lev
McCarthy's The Road
Umberto Eco's Foucault's Pendulum
There are others I'm sure, these were just off the top of my head. But any given day most of my all-time "Top 5" come from this list. I've never read Summer of Night, but with that high of recommendations from at least two people, I'll add it to my list for sure.
What about McCammon's They Thirst??
I LOVE that book - maybe more so than Salem's Lot. Dark Harvest came with a limited, years ago.
sk
Great list! Very eclectic mix. I've only read about half of those, with Foucault's Pendulum being the one I've been most curious about for a long while. Someday, I hope.Ooh, great idea for a thread topic! Top five (revolving or otherwise - I know exactly what you mean) favorite books of all time, not strictly King.
Mine:
Orwell's 1984
King's IT
Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo (the full 1000+ pg unabridged version)
Ted Chiang's The Stories of Your Life: And Others
Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray
Zafon's The Shadow of the Wind
Chaim Potok's My Name is Asher Lev
McCarthy's The Road
Umberto Eco's Foucault's Pendulum
There are others I'm sure, these were just off the top of my head. But any given day most of my all-time "Top 5" come from this list. I've never read Summer of Night, but with that high of recommendations from at least two people, I'll add it to my list for sure.
In addition to a good number of our beloved SK titles, other (genre, at least) books that I'll always reread are 2 Simmons- SUMMER OF NIGHT, and SONG OF KALI (Brilliant), and 2 Tim Powers' ANUBIS GATES, and ON STRANGER TIDES (Fun!). Added Gaiman's AMERICAN GODS to the rotation right after the first reading.
Ron
If this works- first time attempting to post an image here- than you should be seeing a scan of the new Easton Press catalog, and what looks like a frigging AWESOME new signed, slipcased, limited of FAHRENHEIT 451! Yeah, it's not cheap at just under $200, but this is the kind of book that I don't mind paying $200 for. It looks uniquely well designed and executed.
Wow, that book looks HOT!
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
Call me "sold".If this works- first time attempting to post an image here- than you should be seeing a scan of the new Easton Press catalog, and what looks like a frigging AWESOME new signed, slipcased, limited of FAHRENHEIT 451! Yeah, it's not cheap at just under $200, but this is the kind of book that I don't mind paying $200 for. It looks uniquely well designed and executed.
I would think that this one would retain it's value, no? I don't think I'm going to try and find it cheaper on the secondary market later. A signed copy of this book has loooong been on my Bradbury want list.
Swintek, congrats. You've just sold me on my very first Easton.
I just ordered that one myself. This might be the first S/L I've ordered in 2 or 3 years and it looks a lot nicer than the earlier signed versions of 451 that Easton has published.If this works- first time attempting to post an image here- than you should be seeing a scan of the new Easton Press catalog, and what looks like a frigging AWESOME new signed, slipcased, limited of FAHRENHEIT 451! Yeah, it's not cheap at just under $200, but this is the kind of book that I don't mind paying $200 for. It looks uniquely well designed and executed.
There are so many S/L versions of Fahrenheit 451 out there that they almost qualify as a hobby of their own. I think this will be my 3rd version.
Are there better secondary market choices for Easton Press books than ebay? Easton still has the set that I'm looking for, but I'd like to check prices elsewhere first.
I just can't get into Easton Press books. I don't know what it is about them, but they just don't scream out "buy me". They all seem kind of the same. Leather, gilt edges, etc. Although, the 451 book does look really cool. Anyone here collect Easton Press?
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