Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[Randall Flagg]

I'm being Captain Obvious here but it won't get off the ground unless King agrees. The material at the end may be one thing but asking a writer to include material he has already by his own choice deleted is another.

I agree. Without King's express consent (leaving all other CR issues out of the hurdles), I'd be shocked if CD would publish the material. There may have been situations in the past where a 3rd party had something that King himself did not possess, and they were obtained and "returned" to SK.

It still makes for great reading and I anxiously await the outcome.

[Randall Flagg]

I'm sure jonp's PM box is full. It wouldn't surprise me if a few of the CR "police" on the site have contacted him...(wanting a confidential copy)

Full disclosure:

I haven't tried to contact him, so I do not know for a fact that his PM box is full. Pure speculation on my part.

[TCCBodhi]

Very interesting developments today!

[herbertwest]

Does the manuscript includes AFTER THE PLAY??

[burial]

Does the manuscript includes AFTER THE PLAY??

It includes segment named "After" that consists of "Chapter 58 Newslog" (unavailable in printed book) and "Chapter 59 Summer" (that one is included in final book as chapter 58).

[peripheral]

Hi Brian,

Is the contents of The Shining set in stone and cannot be changed? I have acquired a copy of the original manuscript of The Shine and it has numerous extra deleted scenes and includes After The Play. I have put photos up in my collection thread and details of most deleted passages.
Jon

I have been reading your posts with great interest. Watch for a PM when I get home!

Brian

Oh... wow...

[Brian861]

Does anyone remember if Small World is coming with or without a slipcase?

Does anyone remember if Small World is coming with or without a slipcase?

Without.

Brian

Brian, would it be possible that you guys could revisit the idea not to produce slipcases for the lettered? This is going to be a really nice set and I feel the lettered should at least be afforded some protection. Besides, I know you're just as nuts about slipcases as I am .

I'm definitely thinking about some ideas in that area... Will post if anything comes of it!

Brian

[Brian861]

I'm being Captain Obvious here but it won't get off the ground unless King agrees. The material at the end may be one thing but asking a writer to include material he has already by his own choice deleted is another.

Never any harm in asking as my mother used to tell me. Of course the answer was usually "No" .

[NoAttitudeThisTime]

Does the manuscript includes AFTER THE PLAY??

It seems to be an early version of After the Play. The four deleted pages are the Newslog chapter and the rest is the chapter Summer (the only part that ever made it into the final novel). But since there is no Before (or Before the Play) in jonp's manuscript, it seems that King wrote Before the Play AFTER After the Play. Very interesting

[ruderabbit]

I signed up for CD's new tithe program. Standard 10% of gross family earnings.

That's a religion I could get behind.

[burial]

Does the manuscript includes AFTER THE PLAY??

It seems to be an early version of After the Play. The four deleted pages are the Newslog chapter and the rest is the chapter Summer (the only part that ever made it into the final novel). But since there is no Before (or Before the Play) in jonp's manuscript, it seems that King wrote Before the Play AFTER After the Play. Very interesting

Well... it is also possible that this is not the first draft. It might be later version where "Before the Play" was deleted earlier, but still with "After" segment. It is possible that chapter 58 Newslog was removed during next run of corrections

[Beverly Marsh]

All of this is quite intriguing and congrats jon on your get! Whatever happens, this is going to be a great production.

[St. Troy]

Kudos to CD for (apparently) looking into the possibility of improving something that has already sold out (think about that for a second).

[Theli]

I must say this is truly intriguing! I hope something comes of it, it'd be just one more thing to make this already stellar edition unique.

[Brian James Freeman]

Kudos to CD for (apparently) looking into the possibility of improving something that has already sold out (think about that for a second).

I know it probably wouldn't make sense to a big company, but we really do absolutely love working on these books and we do try to make them into the editions WE would like to own.

I should have news on this soon. Stay tuned!

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

Hey Brian!

I sent you an email inquiring about some orders!

[Brian James Freeman]

Hey Brian!

I sent you an email inquiring about some orders!

Oh yeah, I asked Mindy to look into it for you, but I forgot to tell you she would be in touch.

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks!

[swintek]

Kudos to CD for (apparently) looking into the possibility of improving something that has already sold out (think about that for a second).

I know it probably wouldn't make sense to a big company, but we really do absolutely love working on these books and we do try to make them into the editions WE would like to own.

I should have news on this soon. Stay tuned!

Brian

That is the second coolest post in this thread. (The first, obviously, being the material emerging, seemingly out of the blue!)

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Kudos to CD for (apparently) looking into the possibility of improving something that has already sold out (think about that for a second).

I know it probably wouldn't make sense to a big company, but we really do absolutely love working on these books and we do try to make them into the editions WE would like to own.

I should have news on this soon. Stay tuned!

Brian

That, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly why the staff at Cemetery Dance are the best in the business - they love their job, and will put this passion before any profit.


"Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine."
- Ludwig van Beethoven

[Theli]

Kudos to CD for (apparently) looking into the possibility of improving something that has already sold out (think about that for a second).

I know it probably wouldn't make sense to a big company, but we really do absolutely love working on these books and we do try to make them into the editions WE would like to own.

I should have news on this soon. Stay tuned!

Brian

You're the man Brian! Even if nothing comes of this I respect your fervour in the pursuit of book awesomeness.

[Br!an]

Cosign!

[Brian861]

Kudos to CD for (apparently) looking into the possibility of improving something that has already sold out (think about that for a second).

I know it probably wouldn't make sense to a big company, but we really do absolutely love working on these books and we do try to make them into the editions WE would like to own.

I should have news on this soon. Stay tuned!

Brian

That, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly why the staff at Cemetery Dance are the best in the business - they love their job, and will put this passion before any profit.


"Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine."
- Ludwig van Beethoven

+1, Tim! Couldn't agree more! Even the remote possibility is way above and beyond what any of us could ask for. And kudos to Jon, aka jonp, for giving CD the chance before any others.
Speaking of which, I received my AE today!! So why I'm I here chatting with you clowns when I should be opening that bad boy up!!

[peripheral]

This really is blowing my mind a little. From Jon randomly showcasing a rare collectible, to that (and this site) potentially influencing the outcome of a SK limited edition through CD's incredible approach to their projects. As has been said, even if nothing can come of it, the very prospect is amazing.

[Randall Flagg]

Here are a few of the remarques that Don Maitz has done for the CD edition of The Shining. They are in graphite with accents in colored pencil.