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[becca69]

Thanks for the heads up on this. I've never heard of the press. I loved those original 3 Shannara books when they came out- I was the right age (teen) at the time, and they came along after I had read Tolkien to death, over and over. Although not as good as Tolkien- nobody was/is in that genre- they were a fun distraction. Although I don't read this kind of Fantasy anymore- I just may bite on a set for nostalgia's sake. Thanks again for the post.

Ron

Grim Oak was started so the owner, Shawn Speakman, could help eliminate his medical bills from cancer treatment. He's continued to pay it forward with the new books his press publishes. He is responsible for the anthology Unfettered and he will be producing the limited/lettered Mark Lawrence Broken Empire trilogy.

He also runs The Signed Page where you can get signed/personalized books from other fantasy authors. http://signedpage.com

[somekindofstranger]

I might buy these. They look pretty nice and the price isn't bad.

I read the Shannara series as they came out.

I might go for the limited.
If you want the lettered, note you only have a short time left to apply to be in the lottery (and also note there is an option to pre-pay for all 3 and save $100)

[swintek]

Thanks for the heads up on this. I've never heard of the press. I loved those original 3 Shannara books when they came out- I was the right age (teen) at the time, and they came along after I had read Tolkien to death, over and over. Although not as good as Tolkien- nobody was/is in that genre- they were a fun distraction. Although I don't read this kind of Fantasy anymore- I just may bite on a set for nostalgia's sake. Thanks again for the post.

Ron

Grim Oak was started so the owner, Shawn Speakman, could help eliminate his medical bills from cancer treatment. He's continued to pay it forward with the new books his press publishes. He is responsible for the anthology Unfettered and he will be producing the limited/lettered Mark Lawrence Broken Empire trilogy.

He also runs The Signed Page where you can get signed/personalized books from other fantasy authors. http://signedpage.com

Didn't know any of that either, Becca- thanks!

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[Br!an]

I knew about signedpage.com but not the rest.

Thanks from me too.

[becca69]

No problem. Shawn is a great guy and I'm happy to support his companies.

[somekindofstranger]

Yes, he costs me a pretty penny though! I have s/l Unfettered, have pre-ordered s/l Unbound (another anthology) and s/lBroken Empire. Now waiting for these Shannara and then the the Unfettered 2 announcement! I only have Unfettered to go on so far, but its a good quality book and the prices are pretty decent. And as Becca says, there's a good cause behind it all too.

[becca69]

I haven't decided on Shannara yet just because I've never read any of the books, although I did pick up the B&N special signed edition of Elfstones over the holidays. I also watched a few episodes of the show. I don't think I'll go for the lettered editions but I might pull the trigger on the S/Ls. I did secure a lettered of Broken Empire which I really wanted - love, love, love Mark Lawrence.

[Dan]

Wasn't really sure where to ask this. I ordered the American version of I Am Legend deluxe bluray (the one in the long box). I received the one that has French and English, I assume the Canadian version. I can get a full refund, but does anyone know if there is a difference other than the dual language on the box?

[Dan]

Is this legit? Pretty blurry photos. Seems to be asking way under value if you take his word for original cost. I tend to think it's just an early printing book with a photocopied letter.

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/322070216271

[carlosdetweiller]

Is this legit? Pretty blurry photos. Seems to be asking way under value if you take his word for original cost. I tend to think it's just an early printing book with a photocopied letter.

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/322070216271

The letter is probably legit. The book is not even close to a first edition. Going from memory (I'll look it up later) it is from 1928. Over 30 years after the first edition in 1897. The book can usually be had for $100 or less depending on condition. I would stay away from this auction.

[Dan]

Is this legit? Pretty blurry photos. Seems to be asking way under value if you take his word for original cost. I tend to think it's just an early printing book with a photocopied letter.

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/322070216271

The letter is probably legit. The book is not even close to a first edition. Going from memory (I'll look it up later) it is from 1928. Over 30 years after the first edition in 1897. The book can usually be had for $100 or less depending on condition. I would stay away from this auction.

Thanks! I figured you would know.

[somekindofstranger]

1921 apparantly...

http://dracula.cc/gallery/picture_of..._doubleday-96/

[jsmcmullen92]

1921 apparantly...

http://dracula.cc/gallery/picture_of..._doubleday-96/

If you look at the link you posted it looks like copyrighted in 1897 then renewed in 1921.
Date(s): 1921, c1897

[carlosdetweiller]

1921 apparantly...

http://dracula.cc/gallery/picture_of..._doubleday-96/

If you look at the link you posted it looks like copyrighted in 1897 then renewed in 1921.
Date(s): 1921, c1897

Doubleday Page published that book a few times over several years. The first one may have been published in 1921. My copy (and most others I have seen) have a 1927 date on the title page. It is said to be #6 in the Doubleday Page Lambskin Library. I have not seen any others in the series but, I guess, the red binding is lambskin. Regardless of the date I think it is a pretty common book. It might be interesting to try to find one dated 1921 though.

[somekindofstranger]

Interesting.
But the main point is - it's definitely not a 1st as advertised!

[carlosdetweiller]

Interesting.
But the main point is - it's definitely not a 1st as advertised!

Yes. So essentially you would be buying the letter for $900 and I think that is too high.

[Dan]

Interesting.
But the main point is - it's definitely not a 1st as advertised!

Yes. So essentially you would be buying the letter for $900 and I think that is too high.

I agree. I wasn't all that impressed with the presentation, either.

[carlosdetweiller]

What is sad is that I suspect the seller did pay $5800 at The Art of Music in Las Vegas. I have been in that store and others like it and find their prices ridiculous. He got taken in a big way, realizes it now and is trying to salvage something (anything).

I'm not sure what a signed letter by Bram Stoker is worth. He probably wrote hundreds as manager of the Lyceum Theater. Maybe $300, max?

[Dan]

I picked up some old Omni magazines for next to nothing yesterday. I'm not done going through them yet, but one has the first printing of Sandkings by George R. R. Martin. Another has part one of Carrion Comfort novelette by Dan Simmons. One has the first printing of Trapdoor by Ray Bradbury.

Do any of these have any value?

[somekindofstranger]

This seems to have been a low key launch, but Grim Oak Press are now taking pre-orders for the first 3 Shannara books

http://grimoakpress.com/2016/04/25/p...-shannara-now/

(the option to purchase a lettered edition was determined by a draw. Only the signed limited edition can be pre-ordered).

You can also choose to have the 3 books shipped in one go (if you wait till the 3rd is published in 2017) or one by one.
As Shipping to the UK would be $49 a book individually or $86 combined, I opted to be patient and wait!

[Br!an]

This seems to have been a low key launch, but Grim Oak Press are now taking pre-orders for the first 3 Shannara books

http://grimoakpress.com/2016/04/25/p...-shannara-now/

(the option to purchase a lettered edition was determined by a draw. Only the signed limited edition can be pre-ordered).

You can also choose to have the 3 books shipped in one go (if you wait till the 3rd is published in 2017) or one by one.
As Shipping to the UK would be $49 a book individually or $86 combined, I opted to be patient and wait!

I just checked my email and I was chosen to purchase the lettered editions. Now I have to figure out how to pay for them.

[becca69]

I just checked my email and I was chosen to purchase the lettered editions. Now I have to figure out how to pay for them.

Congrats! I'm on the fence about these so I didn't sign up for the lettered editions. I feel like I want to get them, but I've never read Terry Brooks... but I do love Shawn's products.

[frik]

This seems to have been a low key launch, but Grim Oak Press are now taking pre-orders for the first 3 Shannara books

http://grimoakpress.com/2016/04/25/p...-shannara-now/

(the option to purchase a lettered edition was determined by a draw. Only the signed limited edition can be pre-ordered).

You can also choose to have the 3 books shipped in one go (if you wait till the 3rd is published in 2017) or one by one.
As Shipping to the UK would be $49 a book individually or $86 combined, I opted to be patient and wait!

I just checked my email and I was chosen to purchase the lettered editions. Now I have to figure out how to pay for them.

Congratulations, Brian. I got lucky as well!!

sk

[somekindofstranger]

This seems to have been a low key launch, but Grim Oak Press are now taking pre-orders for the first 3 Shannara books

http://grimoakpress.com/2016/04/25/p...-shannara-now/

(the option to purchase a lettered edition was determined by a draw. Only the signed limited edition can be pre-ordered).

You can also choose to have the 3 books shipped in one go (if you wait till the 3rd is published in 2017) or one by one.
As Shipping to the UK would be $49 a book individually or $86 combined, I opted to be patient and wait!

I just checked my email and I was chosen to purchase the lettered editions. Now I have to figure out how to pay for them.

Congratulations, Brian. I got lucky as well!!

sk

Well done Guys :-)

[Ben Staad]

I loved these books when I was teenager. I didn't follow the series as it progressed but the storyline stuck with me and I was able to pass this cool series unto my daughter. Wish I could swing these for my daughter.

This seems to have been a low key launch, but Grim Oak Press are now taking pre-orders for the first 3 Shannara books

http://grimoakpress.com/2016/04/25/p...-shannara-now/

(the option to purchase a lettered edition was determined by a draw. Only the signed limited edition can be pre-ordered).

You can also choose to have the 3 books shipped in one go (if you wait till the 3rd is published in 2017) or one by one.
As Shipping to the UK would be $49 a book individually or $86 combined, I opted to be patient and wait!