Your New Pride and Joy!

[The Library Policeman]

You know when you finally get a book you've been after for ages and it feels good? Well this is one of those occasions for me. I've been here before with purchases on bigger/rarer items (S/L's and such) but this one is just as satisfying for me and it's a humble purchase that's not even in great condition but I just don't care as I've been looking for a while without success so I figure an acceptable copy is better than no copy at all (and it only cost me £8 or so any way).

As some of you know I collect UK paperback first editions (mainly because I love the cover art) and here is my latest:



It's a goid feeling for such a modest purchase - but I suppose that's what makes us collectors, right? That feeling?, and I'm certainly happy to have it until/if a better condition copy comes along.

[webstar1000]

Cool! This must be a hard one to find eh?

[The Library Policeman]

Cool! This must be a hard one to find eh?

Cheers, Kris. They ARE out there. Bob and Michaël both have copies in their respective collections (in much better condition than my copy) but they don't seem to appear for sale that often and believe me I searched. Often!

[jhanic]

Congratulations! I know that feeling VERY well!

John

[biomieg]

Congratulations, Alan! Now I don't feel so bad anymore about not selling my copy to you in the past, even though we discussed it a couple of times!

[webstar1000]

Congratulations, Alan! Now I don't feel so bad anymore about not selling my copy to you in the past, even though we discussed it a couple of times!

lol

[The Library Policeman]

Congratulations, Alan! Now I don't feel so bad anymore about not selling my copy to you in the past, even though we discussed it a couple of times!

Hey thanks Michaël. I knew you were reluctant but I'd have wore you down eventually!!

[zelig]

Congratulations on the UK Carrie paperback! That's really fantastic. I know how you must feel over the acquisition because I also collect the paperbacks and have this one too in my collection. The one I stil haven't been able to acquire is the 1st paperback of Salems. But I'm sure one day I will get it. Congratulations again!

[biomieg]

There's been a fair bit of discussion about which editions are the true UK 1st/1st paperbacks, Paul. Is this the one are you looking for? I sold it to Bob some time ago (before I developed an interest in collecting paperbacks myself) and it is the only copy of that particular edition I've seen:

[zelig]

Hey Michaël,

Yes, that's the one I'm looking for. I actually have these two below. The one on the right I've seen posted here somewhere, maybe from Bob. The one on the left I wasn't even aware existed until I got it. It's like the black US edition, only it's an NEL edition.

[biomieg]

That's pretty cool, I had not seen that one before! They look to be in great condition. This picture reminds me, you need to start a collection thread....

[zelig]

That's pretty cool, I had not seen that one before! They look to be in great condition. This picture reminds me, you need to start a collection thread....

What!? You mean I have a book that maybe the big guns don't have? Man, I'm going out to celebrate!

And yes, thanks for encouraging me about the collection thread! I think I needed a shove in that direction. I will plan on getting it done soon...

[webstar1000]

Yeah Man you have become a really good member and I know you have tons of nice stuff! A thread is in order

[zelig]

Thanks guys... I really appreciate the encouragement! I'm going to get it going soon.

[zelig]

Thanks guys... I really appreciate the encouragement! I'm going to get it going soon.

Okay, I got it done: Collection thread.
I know this is for P&J's, but my collection thread can be my new P&J. :-)

[stroppygoblin]

Finally found a July '81 without a label. Nice unread condition too!



Completes the Gunslinger set!

[zelig]

Congratulations!

[racerx45]

Nice, congrats

[jhanic]

Very, very nice! Congratulations!

John

[Lot guy]

Finally found a July '81 without a label. Nice unread condition too!



Completes the Gunslinger set!

Simon Congrats!
Well done!

[LostAlivE]

Got this a while ago but hadn't gotten around to posting it yet. You can't really appreciate the size until you see it in person, really just an amazing, amazing production. I had kind of avoiding reading about it or looking at pictures of it knowing that sooner or later I'd add it to my collection, and I'm glad I waited. I didn't even know about the slide out portion which really surprised me.

My mother was over at my house shortly after I purchased it, and she's an avid (not King) reader and worked for a long time at a small bookseller. Normally she looks at my King purchases and tells me I'm a wastrel, but even she thought that this book was a bargain at the price paid.

I would love to know where you got the "CLEAR" slipcover for the book. I would very much like to have one for my 2 books or at least the biggest book. Any details you can give me would be very nice indeed.

[LostAlivE]

Mine are still sitting in the box they came in would like to display them like you have.

[stroppygoblin]

I would love to know where you got the "CLEAR" slipcover for the book. I would very much like to have one for my 2 books or at least the biggest book. Any details you can give me would be very nice indeed.

The perspex case came from George Beahm who edited the book. He had a batch made for the larger signed edition as a one off and has now I believe sold them all. There was only 1 case made for the smaller edition which was a prototype, I think one of the members here snagged it.

[Merlin1958]

There is a case maker that was mentioned here in a post, damned if I recall which thread, that still makes the clear cases. I bought one for my trade edition 8-9 months ago. RF, may know where to go.

[LostAlivE]

If you don't mind saying what was the cost? That way if I find someone to make me one I will have a ballpark figure to start with.
Thank you Frankie and anyone who can help me find someone to do it,
Eddie