I paid about $5 each for these just this week, and have April 1980 & July 1981 on the way from the same seller as we speak
I paid about $5 each for these just this week, and have April 1980 & July 1981 on the way from the same seller as we speak
They look better than mine. Nice catch!
Nice magazines indeed
Related to my new Grant books from post number 13282, I paid a visit to the bookstore and picked up this beauty today:
If you don't recognize it, the main interesting facts about it are that it was the first title published by Donald M. Grant in 1964 and was limited to 1,000 copies. It seems to be in excellent shape. Also, it is signed/inscribed by the editor:
The reason it signed is because it was purchased directly from the editor, Henry Hardy Heins, and I know that because the book also had a laid in letter explaining as much. For those of you complaining about delays in receiving TWWTK, you might be heartened to hear that this is not a new phenomenon, because Grant's very first book was significantly delayed as well:
The delays have been many and frustrating for over a year now, but this spring it finally looked as though the month of June would see the book's publication... Then things bogged down again, and here we are a month late already on that.The letter is dated July 8, 1964 and the Copyright page does in fact read "Complete Edition, Revised: June, 1964".
The inscription gives the identity of the book collector whose books I have been acquiring. Dr. Robert E. Briney passed away in November, 2011. From an obit I found online:
Bob's avocations, however, were in the fields of mystery writing, science fiction and fantasy. A freelance writer and editor, he contributed to numerous publications including Classical Outlook, The Armchair Detective and the Journal of Popular Culture. In 1970 he took over as editor/publisher of The Rohmer Review and contributed to many other journals and publications over the course of his life. He was a member of the Mystery Writers of America and the Science Fiction Research Association.Interestingly, he and I both have degrees in Mathematics. I got mine at Harvard, and he got his at MIT, but I won't hold that against him.
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing that one!
John
Nice story too
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Got two books signed at the meet n greet at the RBR show last night.
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
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WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
That's great! Glad he was willing to sign.
I know they are genuine, but if anybody asked me without what I know, I would say they are forgeries. They are very bad, especially the TWTTK one.Originally Posted by tippy4
That is just awesome Tippy! I am thrilled for you.
If I had not been there and seen them signed myself...I would call them "questionable" signatures.I know they are genuine, but if anybody asked me without what I know, I would say they are forgeries. They are very bad, especially the TWTTK one.
The Gunslinger (IMO) has the nicer signature of the two.....which makes me glad since it is a valuable book.
I have no intention of selling either....so it really does not matter.
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
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WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
If I saw them listed by someone with 'zero' feedback, I probably would semi-wonder about legitimacy...but if the seller had a decent reputation, they're fine...but like you said, it's a moot point.
Good job
Heres what I got signed at the M&G last night. The King signatures are probably the WORST signatures in my collection but as Tippy4 said they were done in person and I dont plan on selling so whatever. The first one is WTTKH. I had it opened to the title page but the lady we handed our books to changed the page to the first blank one. Irritating.
Good job everyone! How/when did he sign books?
Hey Twisted.....
So glad to see you had a wonderful night !!
And a Super congrats on all the Signatures.
“The battle between good and evil is endlessly fascinating because we are participants every day.” - Stephen King
Well, he came out about 15-20 mins before the end of the M&G in a wall off corner (sorts of I guess it was more an alcove created by the room surrounding 2 step raised platfporm for seating) and signed like we were all gathered on the steps of a dugout during a BB game. The 'Handler" was strict, and sometimes rude. The best was to lean over the platform wall and circumvent her. as I and several others did. Having an enormous reach was quite an advantage!!!
If only we didn't get the flat!!!! Note to self: Always have a AAA guy along for book signings!!! LOL
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
Awesome signatures guys.
Yeah I'd never sell a signature I got in person either. For that reason, I'd be in two minds as to what book I'd want signed. Do you go for something that would become valuable (despite the whole never sell statement above) or do you go for a book that means something to you to begin with? I guess I'd choose one of each if ever given the opportunity :-)
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Personally its always favorite books first. After those next up are the ones that dramatically increase in value when signed. And after that next up is rarity though maybe not too valuable to other collectors. The UK Trade 1st of Book of Horrors was in that last category for me.
Haven't posted new acquisitions in quite awhile, so here we go:
Gunslinger, Second Edition ... freakin' gorgeous.
Desperation S/L #5
Christine Proof
UK 11/22/63 #238/700
UK TWTTK #186/700
US 11/22/63
IT Portfolio #186
The Woman Signed Trade 1/736
WANT LIST: Any SK #186; Dark Man Unbound 1st Proof; FDNS Unbound 1st Proof; FDNS Black Tape Spine Proof; FDNS Unbound Color Proof
I'm staying out of this thread! I'm going to short out my keyboard with drool!
George at C-Springs, Very nice haul.
Congratulations !
Haven't posted new acquisitions in quite awhile, so here we go:
Gunslinger, Second Edition ... freakin' gorgeous.
Desperation S/L #5
Christine Proof
UK 11/22/63 #238/700
UK TWTTK #186/700
US 11/22/63
IT Portfolio #186
The Woman Signed Trade 1/736
“The battle between good and evil is endlessly fascinating because we are participants every day.” - Stephen King
From the RBR concert Friday night:
Rockbottom Remainders hat
Pen that Rick gave me - SK and other authors used it to sign.
Over 21 wristband from the theater
eTicket with sigs from Groening, Tan, Albom, Pearson, McGuinn and others
U.S. 1st Edition TWTTKH signed outside the men's room with my pen (the pen shown):
U.K. 1st edition TWTTKH WHSmith Collector's Edition signed in the mob signing with his sharpie:
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