Random Comments/Stream of Consciousness Thread

**Merlin1958** · 10-16-2011 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by The Stranger

Originally Posted by carlosdetweiller

Originally Posted by The Stranger

Originally Posted by jhanic

It looks to me like it's been rebound.

John

I thought that as well. I don't have any books this old but I thought it was odd that the endpapers and the lining in the custom traycase are a perfect match.

Yes, it has been professionally rebound and housed in a matching traycase. The original boards are an unattractive mustard yellow with red lettering.

This is what an original binding looks like:

It's a gorgeous and highly unique item however doesn't it detract from the book that it has been rebound? I'm just talking however, to me, if I had that kind of scratch I would much rather have this book in the original state and housed in a custom traycase.

A wooden "DOLSO" case of course!!!! LOL

**carlosdetweiller** · 10-16-2011 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by The Stranger

It's a gorgeous and highly unique item however doesn't it detract from the book that it has been rebound? I'm just talking however, to me, if I had that kind of scratch I would much rather have this book in the original state and housed in a custom traycase.

I agree. Given two copies to choose from I would always opt for the original state over a rebound one. But others have a different view. Some collectors really like fancy, luxurious rebound books.

**Dolso** · 10-17-2011 06:28 AM

Sell your house........., buy the book..... if you have any $$$ left over, build a coffin to sleep in...

Great book, Bob!!! Is it signed?? 1st??

**Ben Staad** · 10-17-2011 06:35 AM

Thanks for the photo of Dracula. I actually like the way it looks...

**DoctorDodge** · 10-17-2011 06:39 AM

Damn, I really do need to read Dracula. Anno Dracula by Kim Newman was recently re-released for the first time in years a couple of months back, and that's a series I've been meaning to read since I discovered a wonderfully written novella by Newman. Both will be added to my "must read" list, I think, when I'm done with American Gods, Game of Thrones and Ravenor, of course!

**carlosdetweiller** · 10-17-2011 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Dolso

Great book, Bob!!! Is it signed?? 1st??

Thanks! No, it isn't signed. It is a first edition though.

**Mr. Rabbit Trick** · 10-17-2011 09:29 AM

Here is a great copy signed by Stoker...

**jhanic** · 10-17-2011 10:06 AM

Wow!

John

**carlosdetweiller** · 10-17-2011 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Rabbit Trick

Here is a great copy signed by Stoker...

Nice. But again it is a rebound copy. Is it yours?

**Mr. Rabbit Trick** · 10-17-2011 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by carlosdetweiller

Originally Posted by Mr. Rabbit Trick

Here is a great copy signed by Stoker...

Nice. But again it is a rebound copy. Is it yours?

No it's from ABE.

**herbertwest** · 10-18-2011 01:40 PM

Today i was contacted through my website about someone that has inherited books from their deceased father. Apparently he was quite a big book collectors and would have only first editions. I believe (not sure though, yet) of french books.
Still need to see what he has. It's a shame though, cause i SO would like to get all the french 1st editions, but i really dont have any space... nor do i have money to spend in october/november..

**flaggwalkstheline** · 10-18-2011 05:00 PM

haven't been on this site much recently, back though

**different_seasons** · 10-19-2011 11:35 AM

today

**different_seasons** · 10-19-2011 11:39 AM

the sleeve

**different_seasons** · 10-19-2011 11:40 AM

I just got into geocaching...I had no idea there were this many just around my little town!

**Randall Flagg** · 10-19-2011 11:42 AM

Treasure hunt.

**herbertwest** · 10-19-2011 03:41 PM

About 9,830 followers on twitter with @ClubStephenKing : a bit more and there will be a surprise at 10,000 !

https://twitter.com/#!/ClubStephenKing

**different_seasons** · 10-19-2011 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by herbertwest

About 9,830 followers on twitter with @ClubStephenKing : a bit more and there will be a surprise at 10,000 !

https://twitter.com/#!/ClubStephenKing

I just followed...

**jhanic** · 10-19-2011 04:02 PM

I haven't joined Twitter or My Space and have tried to cancel my Facebook account. If I really started with those, I'd never leave the computer!

John

**Shannon** · 10-20-2011 05:18 AM

Nice tattoos!

Amber and I love geocaching. We try to do a few every weekend! It's very addicting and fun.

**Cloysterpete** · 10-20-2011 09:25 AM

What does this geo thing do?. Are all those green icons on the map other users?. Sounds cool, can I try it on iPhone/iPad?.

**Patrick** · 10-20-2011 11:17 AM

Nice skin remarques, Aaron!

**Shannon** · 10-20-2011 02:41 PM

Cloysterpete, here ya' go:

http://www.geocaching.com/guide/default.aspx

lol @ "skin remarques"

**John Blaze** · 10-20-2011 05:13 PM

i've always wanted to go geocaching. One of the .netters told me all about it back in the day. Someone that lived in TX, i remember. Was it Boome, maybe?

**Merlin1958** · 10-20-2011 05:15 PM

LOL At your sig Mr. Connery!!!!!! Loved those sketch's!!!!

"I'll take The Rapist for $200" LOL

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