Under the Dome Collecting Discussion

**Randall Flagg** · 03-11-2009 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by e_taylor

What are the chances of a S/L of this title? Anyone heard any rumblings??

Only here.

**Bev Vincent** · 03-11-2009 11:59 AM

I would put the chances of an S/L at 0.5%. Because there's always a chance, albeit a very, very, very small one! With a book this large we would have heard something by now.

**mae** · 03-11-2009 12:07 PM

Very exciting. I'm wondering two things now, since we're a mere eight months away from release. When will we know the synopsis, for one, and two, when will we see the cover art? When do these things typically appear? I can't recall when these things were known for King's most recent novels, like Lisey's Story and Duma Key...

**jhanic** · 03-11-2009 12:13 PM

I'm going to start looking for the proof around the end of August. If I remember correctly, we should start seeing some cover art by July.

John

**CRinVA** · 03-11-2009 12:22 PM

So John, if you obtained an ARC in August woudl you read it; I suspect a book that size in paperback would not hld up well to being read.

I know myself I'd read it! :-) if i was ever so lucky as to get an ARC! I have all of about 5 ARCs I think!

**Mr. Rabbit Trick** · 03-11-2009 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by pablo

Very exciting. I'm wondering two things now, since we're a mere eight months away from release. When will we know the synopsis, for one, and two, when will we see the cover art? When do these things typically appear? I can't recall when these things were known for King's most recent novels, like Lisey's Story and Duma Key...

Lisey’s Story (Nov 2006): Cover picture released May 2006
Duma Key (Jan 2008): Cover picture released August 2007)

I expect the proof for Under the Dome to be out by May. (Lisey's Story was out in April 2006)

**mae** · 03-11-2009 01:11 PM

So, looks like about five months before. So, May-June then. Cool.

**herbertwest** · 03-11-2009 02:43 PM

Come on, noone fancies a special edition by Cemetery Dance?

**Brice** · 03-11-2009 02:46 PM

They could call it the Stephen King memorial edition.

**jhanic** · 03-11-2009 03:09 PM

I plan on reading (very carefully) the ARC when I get one.

John

**Bev Vincent** · 03-11-2009 03:53 PM

King seems very wary about giving out any information about the book's plot yet, for some reason. All we know is the opening section that he read in D.C. last year.

**mae** · 03-11-2009 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Bev Vincent

King seems very wary about giving out any information about the book's plot yet, for some reason. All we know is the opening section that he read in D.C. last year.

I wonder why that is. It's unlike him.

**DanishCollector** · 03-12-2009 06:26 AM

Yeah, it's unlike him, but it could mean that he likes it a lot, and wants us to get amazed and shocked all the way without any sort of spoilers.

**Mr. Rabbit Trick** · 03-12-2009 08:09 AM

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The publicity schedule for Under the Dome hasn't been planned yet. I'm waiting to get the "wish list" from the publishers and we'll go from there. I wouldn't expect any firm commitments to be in place much before August.

**herbertwest** · 03-12-2009 11:33 AM

At some point, a Youtube version of the novel (probably a piece of the novel) was mentionned... wonder if it'll turns out real or not...

**smithnb42** · 03-12-2009 03:25 PM

I was wondering the same thing about the plot. Usually by now thre is some sort of synopsis of the upcoming book. Does anyone have any idea why Stephen is reluctant to release any information about it?

**Matt** · 03-12-2009 03:28 PM

I am not sure, we have plenty of eyes and ears on the thing so I'm sure we'll get information little by little starting soon.

Welcome to the site Smith, great to meet you.

**gsvec** · 03-12-2009 03:30 PM

I got a newsletter on Tuesday from Lonely Road Books that included the text below - makes me wonder if there's a possibility that it's UtD related??

* As noted above, I'm already hard at work on Book #5, which has not been announced. There is some really huge news coming soon, but I can't say anything about it, other than I expect this new project to sellout within hours of being announced based on what I've seen in the past with this author. As always, customers who bought the previous LRB title will get first crack at the next book, as my way of saying thanks for your support. I know this "policy" annoys the speculators who only want to buy certain authors whose books can be "flipped" for a quick profit, but I feel a responsibility to the collectors who are actually collecting and treasuring these books as much as I am.

The same day, this was in the the SK news from Brian Freeman's Yahoo group

There is some very cool King news in the works, so keep watching your in-box.

**smithnb42** · 03-12-2009 03:32 PM

Thanks for the welcome Matt. I Am extremely excited about this new novel. I like a lengthy novel and this one I believe is going to be epic.

**Bev Vincent** · 03-13-2009 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by gsvec

I got a newsletter on Tuesday from Lonely Road Books that included the text below - makes me wonder if there's a possibility that it's UtD related??

No, it's not Dome-related.

**smithnb42** · 03-13-2009 08:11 AM

Im getting a bit Ancy about hearing the plot... My theory is that its such a great storyline and such an epic that King doesnt want to spoil it just yet.

**mae** · 03-13-2009 08:30 AM

Does anyone else feel a little (just a little) miffed at the title? I mean, it's rather pedestrian for King, who, at his own admission, is very good with titles. I dunno... "Under the Dome" just doesn't seem to leap off at me.

**smithnb42** · 03-13-2009 08:36 AM

I kind of like the title. Sounds kind of Ominous. Plus that title can take on different meanings perhaps.

**Patrick** · 03-16-2009 10:29 PM

I think it would snazz up the title a bit if it were called, "Under the BioDome," especially if Pauly Shore were one of the characters.

**Randall Flagg** · 03-17-2009 06:34 AM

Absolutely.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SXSEQHdYDc"]YouTube - Bio-Dome Returns[/ame]

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