All King needs to do is give another small press a try. I am sure that there are lots of them who would want to publish King books.
I know, I for one, would love to have the King books that CD does. And I am sure we would get them done in a more reasonable time frame. But, that's just me talkin!
And I do know that one person has contacted Mr. King's office. I don't know if they have heard back from the office yet though.
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.
Well, let's compare with Grant Books. Yes...Grant Books announced Little sisters of Eluria in 2004 o 2005, and it was released in 2008. BUT...they start the preorders and charge the book when it was actually about to be released!
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I could have written this post. I also hope we don't get burned.Originally Posted by lophophoras
I'd hate to see them go under. But like was stated above, their business practices are to blame if they do.
I do have several preorders with them that I would rather not cancel. Therefore, I think I will sit this one out for a while longer to see what happens. Besides, from what I have read here, it is a nightmare trying to get refunds from them anyway. That is something I don't want to deal with at the moment.
I hope I don't get burned.
A worrying post gone up on the Subterranean Press website:
A Note About Stephen King Goes to the Movies
June 18, 2009
Dear Readers:
Subterranean Press is aware that a number of copies of Stephen King Goes to the Movies have been pre-ordered by customers of Cemetery Dance. Cemetery Dance has not met the terms of our initial or revised agreements. We will not be supplying this book to them. If you have any questions about this, please contact Cemetery Dance directly.
Regards,
Bill Schafer
Anybody on here order their King book from Cemetery Dance? And is this the beginning of the end for CD? Hope not.
Life is a garden...dig it!
Oh, wow. I've got some bad feelings about that!
John
I'm not at all surprised to hear it definitely stated that CD is in arrears on its financial obligations. But didn't someone on here state that they had received a copy of this book from CD?A worrying post gone up on the Subterranean Press website:
A Note About Stephen King Goes to the Movies
June 18, 2009
Dear Readers:
Subterranean Press is aware that a number of copies of Stephen King Goes to the Movies have been pre-ordered by customers of Cemetery Dance. Cemetery Dance has not met the terms of our initial or revised agreements. We will not be supplying this book to them. If you have any questions about this, please contact Cemetery Dance directly.
Regards,
Bill Schafer
Anybody on here order their King book from Cemetery Dance? And is this the beginning of the end for CD? Hope not.
And I'd still like to hear from texgunslinger on his requested refund from CD.
I'm glad I got out while the gittin' was good.
A worrying post gone up on the Subterranean Press website:
A Note About Stephen King Goes to the Movies
June 18, 2009
Dear Readers:
Subterranean Press is aware that a number of copies of Stephen King Goes to the Movies have been pre-ordered by customers of Cemetery Dance. Cemetery Dance has not met the terms of our initial or revised agreements. We will not be supplying this book to them. If you have any questions about this, please contact Cemetery Dance directly.
Regards,
Bill Schafer
Anybody on here order their King book from Cemetery Dance? And is this the beginning of the end for CD? Hope not.Yes, that was me. And I don't get it. I recieved my copy from CD. If I still had the shipping invoice I would scan it and post it, but it went into the recycle bin weeks ago. Very strange.
I said this over at the Horror Mall forums, and I'll say it here as well.
I'm probably CD's number one anti-fan. I hate them. I'd be pleased as punch to see their shitty business practices land them in bankruptcy.
BUT - this shouldn't be seen as the beginning of the end. Business deals can fall through for many reasons outside of non-payment. In this case, theres just WAY to many variables.
Will refunding those who pre-ordered hurt CD's cash flow for the next month? You bet. But with the number of refunds they always seem to have to be issuing, they seem to be able to find a way to stay solvent. They'll just put another book up for pre-order and they'll continue the ponzi scheme with this being only a minor set back.
No need to. Yet.
Perhaps it's not a financial problem at all. Maybe they fell way short of an agreed quota of preordered books.....A worrying post gone up on the Subterranean Press website:
A Note About Stephen King Goes to the Movies
June 18, 2009
Dear Readers:
Subterranean Press is aware that a number of copies of Stephen King Goes to the Movies have been pre-ordered by customers of Cemetery Dance. Cemetery Dance has not met the terms of our initial or revised agreements. We will not be supplying this book to them. If you have any questions about this, please contact Cemetery Dance directly.
Regards,
Bill Schafer
Anybody on here order their King book from Cemetery Dance? And is this the beginning of the end for CD? Hope not.Yes, that was me. And I don't get it. I recieved my copy from CD. If I still had the shipping invoice I would scan it and post it, but it went into the recycle bin weeks ago. Very strange.
I hope it's something else. I'm pretty sure most people here have paid for Secretary of Dreams II and we know some have paid for the original Secretary of Dream Lettered. I would like to see everyone on these forums get their books and not get screwed.
Geoff
No refund yet.
Hear, hear!
I got mine, it took about 2 1/2 weeks ($480.00)No refund yet.
Geoff
The Trade Edition of The Big Book of Necon is now shipping. However the signed editions are not because sig pages are still circulating.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
well i got my refund. all pre-orders accounted for,even shipping,so no complaints there.
Congrats on receiving your full refund.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
I have been waiting since May 5. I did receive an email from Brian Freeman promising me it was in the works.
Two freakin' months, and the boss has to tell you its "in the works"?
Whats next? They'll send you an exclusive link to pre-order your refund?? (Its at the printer, you know!)
Ouch.
You know the wait's gotta be a cash flow thing.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
The longer I wait,Two freakin' months, and the boss has to tell you its "in the works"?
Whats next? They'll send up an exclusive link to pre-order your refund?? (Its at the printer, you know!)
The more I read of others' experiences,
The dumber I feel for hanging on...
Ditto that sentiment!!!The longer I wait,Two freakin' months, and the boss has to tell you its "in the works"?
Whats next? They'll send up an exclusive link to pre-order your refund?? (Its at the printer, you know!)
The more I read of others' experiences,
The dumber I feel for hanging on...
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Welll......
I ordered, and received, all three states of CD's From a Buick 8. Great book. My first King lettered.
Then I ordered The Secretary of Dreams, vol. 1. Of course, I'm still waiting for the lettered edition.
When vol. 2 (SoD) was announced, I took the plunge and again ordered all three states.
Like everyone else here, I hate the waiting. The promises that aren't kept. But somehow I'm convinced these (and other) editions will finally be released.
I'll take my chances and won't cancel any orders.
sk
At this point, the only remaining prepaid book I have on order with CD is the SOD II signed/numbered. I'm going to let it ride.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
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