It's not really the same as some of your amazing grabs that I've seen here but... I was at a car swap meet in Stafford Connecticut last weekend and while browsing (no bs on this) I spotted from about 20-30 feet away a book sitting on a table that I recognized at once and quickly made my way over afraid someone would grab it. It was a DT7 hard cover in absolutely beautiful condition for $12. Needless to say that I left a auto swap meet with a book.
Stafford Springs CTOriginally Posted by Hbgunslinger
It's not really the same as some of your amazing grabs that I've seen here but... I was at a car swap meet in Stafford Connecticut last weekend and while browsing (no bs on this) I spotted from about 20-30 feet away a book sitting on a table that I recognized at once and quickly made my way over afraid someone would grab it. It was a DT7 hard cover in absolutely beautiful condition for $12. Needless to say that I left a auto swap meet with a book.I used to live there! Baker's Furniture, the old Woolen Mill. Do you live close by? I am in Fairfield CT now. Oh, and nice grab on the DT book!
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
I grew up in Fairfield, CT!!! Love it and miss it. Hopefully I will be moving back to the north east in a year or two!Stafford Springs CTIt's not really the same as some of your amazing grabs that I've seen here but... I was at a car swap meet in Stafford Connecticut last weekend and while browsing (no bs on this) I spotted from about 20-30 feet away a book sitting on a table that I recognized at once and quickly made my way over afraid someone would grab it. It was a DT7 hard cover in absolutely beautiful condition for $12. Needless to say that I left a auto swap meet with a book.
In a book,in a box,high upon a shelf
In a locked a guarded vault
Are things I keep only for myself
Its your fate,but its not your fault
I happened to stumble upon this little gem last week. It had just been listed on ABE and I had never heard of it before. It is called The Cure, written by Owen King and published by something called One Story. It is a short story published in stiff pale grey wrappers in December 2006. It is also signed by Owen. I bought it for $7
Here are a couple interesting links about the story:
http://litpark.com/2006/08/31/kelly-braffet-owen-king/
http://www.one-story.com/index.php?p...ry&story_id=85
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
That is great Wiz.
That is a nice find, David. Is it a good story? I've never read any Owen King so I don't know if I would like his writing or not.
If anyone is interested you can follow the second link that David provided and go directly to the One Story website where back issues, including this one, are available. I doubt they are signed like David's but the price is very reasonable.
Nice find, Dave!
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Bob-
I have not read it yet myself, but I did listen to Owen's reading of one of his recent short stories at the Three Kings Event in April, and I liked his style quite a lot. Parts were bizarre and disturbing, just like his dad. Funny, as a father of three kids myself, I cringed a little bit as Owen used the "eff" word and made some sexual references in his reading with both his parents sitting right there, even though he is a grown man himself...it was just a little bit weird.
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Check it out, my friends.
A wonderful gift was made to me, a signed Jae Lee comic.
I'm so touched by this self-less and considerate present.
I had to share it with you all.
My favorite Jae Lee cover, no less.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November, The Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot.
Wow! Very nice. Looks like you have a friend who was in Las Vegas recently.
That's what I would say.
Great gift!
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
I have this drawing on the way, it is a prelim for TLRH #5 by Lee Bermejo. It is 8 1/2 X 11 compared to the actual cover drawing which is 11 X 17. It's interesting how very close to the final cover this is, very subtle differences.
Turtlex will be so so jealous, oy! That's absolutely gorgeous!
This collecting stuff is a sickness! ~Patrick
Cool. I live right over the state line in Brookfield, Ma other side of Sturbridge. Small world, I always seem to be in and out of Stafford Springs now. Whethere for the paranormal invests I do or my Fathers girlfriends house. Fairfield is relatively close to Stratford is it not? I'm down there all the time to.Stafford Springs CT
Oy, that's niiiiice.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Thanks. I love it so much. Almost feels like I was there.
Was a wonderful surprise and it touched my heart.That's what I would say.
Great gift!
OMG !!! Freaking awesome, Oy! Soooo very cool. Wonderful. Congrats.I have this drawing on the way, it is a prelim for TLRH #5 by Lee Bermejo. It is 8 1/2 X 11 compared to the actual cover drawing which is 11 X 17. It's interesting how very close to the final cover this is, very subtle differences.
Yes, my honorary turtle, I am very jealous. Oy has an amazing collection and that's a super-cool piece!
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
I've fell way behind on this thread.
Belated congratulations to: Ari, Woofer, RF, Jhanic, Tippy4, Herbwest, Wiz, Turtle and OY for your recent purchases.
Enjoy them all.
Stafford Springs CT
Cool. I live right over the state line in Brookfield, Ma other side of Sturbridge. Small world, I always seem to be in and out of Stafford Springs now. Whethere for the paranormal invests I do or my Fathers girlfriends house. Fairfield is relatively close to Stratford is it not? I'm down there all the time to.
Yes, Fairfield is a stone's throw away from Stratford.
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Dave-I have this drawing on the way, it is a prelim for TLRH #5 by Lee Bermejo. It is 8 1/2 X 11 compared to the actual cover drawing which is 11 X 17. It's interesting how very close to the final cover this is, very subtle differences.
Of all the covers thus far, that one is by FAR my favorite. I am INSANELY jealous!
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
ok. A couple of you asked me to post this so here it is....my Dark Tower comic collection to date, 71 individual pieces (some duplicates) and EVERY ONE of them signed by Jae Lee!
And my favorite piece in the collection, inscribed Gunslinger Born hardcover:
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
WOW!!!
John
O M G ! Lookit those comics !!!
That's amazing !!!
Sooooo impressive.
And that is about the coolest inscription ever.
ETA : wiz, what are those two in the upper right corner? With the large white writing on the covers?
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Thanks! I was waiting for someone to ask that very question. Those are Marvel Spotlight editions. I think they were given out are freebies by comic shops, but they were limited in number and were only available for a very short time. I don't think many people thought of them as collectible.
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Wow. Could you, maybe, please, take a close up of one and post it?
I've never seen them before.
: adding to my list of comics to look for :
Thank you!
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Of course, mine's not signed, but here's a picture.
John
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