Book Collection: ur2ndbiggestfan

[jonp]

These are the two I have. I can't tell you much about the limited apart it is not numbered and looks like a specially bound 1st.

Spoiler:

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[Jimimck]

Steve, what are your thoughts on Silence of the Lambs? I don't normally branch out in collecting non-King books but think this story could be worth it. How is the production?

Thanks
James

[Merlin1958]

No Buffy pics???

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I forgot about Buffy!

As far as reading, Lambs was unputdownable for me. The Sub Press book is very nicely done, although the artwork does nothing at all for me. Not my style (or tempo either).

[mkb.redux]

Love the Vance Integral Edition. I've wanted the full set for ages, but the cost and the fact that I haven't loved 100% of his work has held me back.

Several of the individual volumes have come through over the years, but only one left: HOUSE ON LILY STREET/VIEW FROM CHICKWEED'S WINDOW, as I don't own any other editions of either.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Vance is one of my two favorite authors. I was all set to buy the VIE when it was announced, but at the time couldn't afford the price. I thought they were going to sell the books one at a time, like the BOMC. When they wanted that $1500 or whatever it was up front, I simply didn't have the money. The price was a bit steeper this time, but as I open the wrapped books one by one I think it's well worth it.

[Theli]

Very nice additions. Killer Harris collection too!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Some of the VIE Deluxe editions:

[jonp]

Congratulations. Those look really smart. I bet they will look really nice on the shelf with the matching spines.

[zelig]

They look great. I didn't even know about these editions.

[The Library Policeman]

Those look great, Steve.

[Merlin1958]

Congratulations. Those look really smart. I bet they will look really nice on the shelf with the matching spines.

They look great. I didn't even know about these editions.

Those look great, Steve.

Agreed. Very handsome. More pics?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'll try to post some Buffy and VIE pictures this weekend. Too tired right now. All the Deluxe VIEs look the same. There were originally intended to be 26 lettered sets of 44 volumes each. More were produced however, for what reasons I do not know, but probably to replace damaged copies, etc. The ONLY difference in this set is that there is no letter under the designated heading. Vance did sign this set though (the last volume has the signature page), so to me it's just as good as one of the 'normal' lettered sets. It has to be, I have no other choice in the matter. Anyway, the books are all leather-bound and brand new, having been stored away for 8 years or so. They weren't cheap though, that's for sure!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

There's a new Minion in town, and he's taking no prisoners. I should have been in advertising. Anyway, I finally got my UK FINDERS KEEPERS with minimal protection in the packaging so of course it's mint (or close enough):

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Steve!!!

[zelig]

Congrats Steve. Cute minion.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I managed to raise my wall display case one inch so I could fit the VIEs under it. All 44 fit exactly into the existing shelf. Must be fate. The two extra volumes not part of the original set did not fit but I have plans for displaying those later:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

A view from farther away, showing my main Jack Vance shelf:



Thanks for the quick comments guys! Appreciated!

[zelig]

Looks great! That's quite a Vance collection.

[Jimimck]

Have I sent you the UK paperback of Finders Keepers printed in Australia yet? Can't recall if we've discussed that one?

[Merlin1958]

Always enjoy pics of your collection and cases, Steve!!!

[herbertwest]

A view from farther away, showing my main Jack Vance shelf:



Thanks for the quick comments guys! Appreciated!

Loving it !

[Lauterer]

Niiiiiiice furniture, awesome collection!

[Theli]

Amazing Jack Vance collection. Great book shelves too!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

FINDERS KEEPERS Thorndike Press Large Print edition, guarded by Buffys: