Book Collection: carlosdetweiller

[carlosdetweiller]

A photo of the far wall. Closets at the end. In the closets are more books, one of the best collections of 1950's and 1960's Monster Magazines you could imagine, a couple of boxes holding all those Entertainment Weekly magazines, more boxes holding Castle Rock newsletters and Phantasmagoria by Beahm, two boxes holding duplicate Cavaliers, Gents and Nuggets. It's pretty packed in there.



And there you have it. A complete tour of the basement and "back room." Please watch your step on the way out.

[Fsmdr]

What are those tabs at the bottom of the books on the shelves?. Are those your catalog system?. Do you offer 'back stage pass' to the back room, Bob?.

[carlosdetweiller]

What are those tabs at the bottom of the books on the shelves?. Are those your catalog system?. Do you offer 'back stage pass' to the back room, Bob?.

Those are home made cards to designate the year. They are just 3 x 5 cards with label holders attached to them. One card for each year so I can (hopefully) keep things relatively straight.

I have one "back stage pass" waiting for you at the front door, Juliana.

[Brice]

Wow! I am just amazed. So...now that we've seen it all what is the one item you (currently) most NEED for your collection?


And it's almost reached the point where you need a few librarians.

[carlosdetweiller]

Wow! I am just amazed. So...now that we've seen it all what is the one item you (currently) most NEED for your collection?

At the top of my wish list is a proof copy of CARRIE. I also don't have proof copies of any of King's first five books published in the UK by NEL.

[CRinVA]

I think I might go blind!

Simply AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know what else to say, except THANKS for SHARING!!!! :-)

[e_taylor]

Heres a question - Betts Describes Chris Cavilliers' (sp) collection as being the "super collection". Was his actually bigger than yours, or is it more so a marketing gimmick to say it was the biggest known SK collection? What pieces did he have that you didn't? and which ones do you have that he needed?

[carlosdetweiller]

Heres a question - Betts Describes Chris Cavilliers' (sp) collection as being the "super collection". Was his actually bigger than yours, or is it more so a marketing gimmick to say it was the biggest known SK collection? What pieces did he have that you didn't? and which ones do you have that he needed?

I was very impressed with Chris's collection and felt in a lot of ways it was superior to mine. He had quite a bit more original manuscript material, more early proofs and, I think, more ultra expensive items.

In terms of sheer volume Chris's collection didn't approach mine as he didn't go into anthology and periodical appearances. And he didn't have any artwork that I know of.

I've been fortunate to have been "in the loop" when a couple of large collections were sold, got first dibs on many items and have filled many holes in my collection. I bought a ton of stuff when Charlie Fried and Chris sold their collections.

[Tatts4Life]

I LOVE you basement Bob. If I had a house that is how I would want it to look like. I'm just starting to collect. Right now the only book I can get is the LSOE AE. But hey it's a start.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I LOVE you basement Bob. If I had a house that is how I would want it to look like. I'm just starting to collect. Right now the only book I can get is the LSOE AE. But hey it's a start.

All the collectors on here had to start somewhere. I started with a Carrie paperback. You could be the next carlosdetweiller.

[Brice]

And that brings me to another question. What was your first King book...and do you still have it 25 years later?

[Tatts4Life]

I LOVE you basement Bob. If I had a house that is how I would want it to look like. I'm just starting to collect. Right now the only book I can get is the LSOE AE. But hey it's a start.

All the collectors on here had to start somewhere. I started with a Carrie paperback. You could be the next carlosdetweiller.

Well he did say that was 25 years worth of work. so hopefully in 25 years I will have at least something half that good.

[carlosdetweiller]

And that brings me to another question. What was your first King book...and do you still have it 25 years later?

You bet I still have my first King book! A movie tie-in paperback edition of THE SHINING. I got it right after I saw the Kubrick movie in the theater.

[Brice]

Right on! I know which edition you mean. I have one on my bookshelves too. I wish I still had my first King book.

[sentinel]

Hey Bob,
How do you store your periodicals? Is everything bagged/boarded by
year?alpha? title? King fiction? non-fiction? movie related?
I've got over 2000 magazines, newspapers etc...all King related and I'm overwhelmed at times to find a specific article!
thanks,
-Kerry

[Cutter]

Simply a awesome collection of books!

and thanks for the Charnel House pictures. I can see where your coming from with the Lettereds, as they are traycased without any text. The numbered editions actually look better, because you can see the books and the name of the books. Thanks!

[herbertwest]

speachless!

Really amazing!
I was already impressed, when this summer i've met probably the biggest french King collector... (and about any Fantastic books..)
But that even not close from that!

I dont have any word to express myself... !
Just... congratulations and THANK YOU for sharing the pictures :-)

[carlosdetweiller]

Hey Bob,
How do you store your periodicals? Is everything bagged/boarded by
year?alpha? title? King fiction? non-fiction? movie related?
I've got over 2000 magazines, newspapers etc...all King related and I'm overwhelmed at times to find a specific article!
thanks,
-Kerry

I went into that a little bit with the last set of photos of the back room. Basically they are bagged and most are boarded. I have three categories:
1. Non-fiction appearances
2. Fiction appearances
3. Interviews and articles about King

They are arranged chronologically in each category. Go to page 2 of this thread and scroll down near the bottom for pictures. They are not pretty but I can usually lay my hands on what I want quickly IF I know the year. I don't think I have nearly as many as you though.

[carlosdetweiller]

And that brings me to another question. What was your first King book...and do you still have it 25 years later?

You bet I still have my first King book! A movie tie-in paperback edition of THE SHINING. I got it right after I saw the Kubrick movie in the theater.

Voila! The Alpha book!

[sentinel]

Thanks Bob,
Sounds like pretty much the same I try to do. You do a
fantastic job of keeping it all organized and in showcase
condition.
Thanks again for sharing.
-K

[Patrick]

Bob, are you sharing photos of your own basement or is this actually the Special Collections Archive Of The Raymond Fogler library at the University of Maine at Orono?



I kid.

Again, thank you so much for sharing your collection with us. Stupendous!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Voila! The Alpha book!

You should encase it in lucite

[Fsmdr]

Bob,

Do you collect other promo items?. Bookmarks, postcards, globes, calender, etc. I know you have paperweights. I'm wondering what else I need to find to complete my postcard and bookmark collection.

[funky dredd]

I am speechless to say the least! Just amazing and I absolutely love the artwork especially the Insomnia painting. It looks almost 3D (at least in presentation). If only I had the room for something like this (of course my wife wouldn't go for it though) I would be broke! I'd also have to give up my DJ studio and all of my vinyl (which I don't think will happen in this lifetime)!

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-

I seriously just wet my pants.
No words can adequately describe my thoughts.
As a collector myself, I know how proud you are of your collection...a labor of love. So, I think we each know how the other feels.
Well done. Simply outstanding.