Bag of Bones large format "Second Draft" white cover with black tape spine.
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Bag of Bones large format "Second Draft" white cover with black tape spine.
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Listing on page 1 updated to show UK On Writing proof.
John
Thanks. Correction noted on page 1 listing.
John
I've deleted the UK On Writing proof reference from the listing. It appears that what was described is just a proof dust jacket, not a full proof.
John
Maybe like that of the UK Lisey's Story. The one on the left is the trade cover. The one on the right is the unused cover. It's really scarce too.
John
Another example is the UK edition of FROM A BUICK 8. Here is a photo of the UK proof, a copy in a proof (trial?) dj, and (far right) the regular trade edition.
I really liked the proof cover and hated the dj on the trade edition. Why they didn't use the design on the proof dj I will never know. According to the guy I bought this from there were only a couple of copies. I don't know if that is right but I don't recall ever seeing another for sale.
Agreed. The dust jackets for From a Buick 8 and Everything's Eventual have to be the worst ever.
John
The Buick proof cover is a huge improvement on the horrible trade release. I like the proof cover.
Not so keen on the Lisey's Story one though.
Maclay & Associates was a small publisher in Baltimore that published only about 9 books between 1984 and 1995. Their "claim to fame" seems to be the MASQUES series of anthologies that ran (I believe) four volumes. The most noteworthy (to King collectors) is MASQUES II, which featured the first publication of Stephen King's story "Popsy." There were two editions. One bound in gold foil, featuring a bookplate signed by editor J. N. Williamson, limited to 300 copies. Another bound in silver foil, unlimited (or unstated) copies.
I recently acquired a proof of MASQUES II. It consists of proof (photocopied) pages bound in a generic style folder with a sticker on the front with the necessary info.
Laid in is a letter to the Fiction Editor of PUBLISHERS WEEKLY signed by John Maclay. A copy of her (very short) review is also laid in.
Title page.
I have no idea how many of these were done. I am really pretty excited to now have it in my collection. As far as I know it is the earliest state of "Popsy" that would be available to the average collector.
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Double WOW!. That is really neat. Congrats, Bob.
I was not aware that there were 2 versions of Masque 2. I learn something everyday. Thanks for posting it.
WANTED:
Lettered Danse Macabre
Marshroots
Lettered Eyes Of The Dragon
Lettered The Stand
BOMC signed Full Dark No Stars
MM AGOT #249
Lettered Frankenstein
Stephen King's story "Crouch End" was first published in 1980 in an anthology titled NEW TALES OF THE CTHULHU MYTHOS, edited by Ramsey Campbell and published by Arkham House. According to knowledgeable booksellers, only 3647 copies were published in the first printing. There were at least two subsequent printings. As anthologies go this one is a little more expensive than others, due to the low printing numbers I guess. If you plan to buy one make sure you are getting the first printing.
Until now I had never seen an Arkham House proof. I got this from Lloyd Currey. It is inscribed "For David (Hartwell) - the rare format! all the best - Ramsey (Campbell)."
Plain white wrappers with black comb binding. Label adhered to front cover. It came with a dj from the regular trade edition. Lloyd said he had only handled a few Arkham House proofs over the years.
Bob, Again, WOW!!!
I used to collect Arkham House books (I had all but a very few) but I've never seen an Arkham House proof.
John
Wow. Congrats on your new proofs, Bob.
NICE STUFF!!
Real nice stuff!
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.
really really cute!
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Tremendous acquisitions! Thanks for sharing. As Juliana said, I too learn something new nearly every day.
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