It's funny, with 11/22/63, I felt compelled to buy the UK Slipcased Edition (I got number 112; if someone finds 263, hook me up). I think that was driven by the fact that I saw SK at the JFK library and got a signed book, and the fact that I was actually able to buy the S/L at a reasonable price.
With TWTTK, I'm just not feeling that need. I think that the Grant Artist's Edition will be sufficient for me.
Just be awarethat if your photo is selected, it will likely be no larger than this smiley:Originally Posted by DisneyGuys
I usually get all my UK trade editions from Amazon.co.uk. I had one book damaged, but they took care of the replacement.
John
Yes... but still kinda cool. I'll know it is there.Just be aware that if your photo is selected, it will likely be no larger than this smiley:
It would be nice if the publisher offered for sale a few dustjackets only that were still flat to have as a collectible and conversation piece.
Daniel,
The mosaic photo on facebook will not be on the book. It's for facebook only. It is a publicity stunt to publicise the book.
Anyone who wants UK editions, should buy from Amazon. They are the cheapest book sellers in the world. (I never personally buy my books from Amazon).
Ouch, I guess I didn't read the small print well enough.Daniel,
The mosaic photo on facebook will not be on the book. It's for facebook only. It is a publicity stunt to publicise the book.
Anyone who wants UK editions, should buy from Amazon. They are the cheapest book sellers in the world. (I never personally buy my books from Amazon).
you sure about that?Daniel,
The mosaic photo on facebook will not be on the book. It's for facebook only. It is a publicity stunt to publicise the book.
I thought I read the mosiac would be on the book, but the picture would be so small you would not be able to make out your photo on the book, but they would put a larger picture on facebook for you to check out?
No I'm not. That's just what I remember reading somewhere. I did not take much notice as i am not on facebook.
My understanding is that the mosaic will be pictures as big as a pixel (or so) and therefore it will hardly be noticing.. but it will be there.
Something like that.
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I have just checked on PS Publication regarding the UK version.
Not sure how long this offer has been available, but free shipping anywhere, and 20% voucher for other items for the first 200 orders. That must help subsidise the price for this?
http://www.pspublishing.co.uk/the-wi...ing-1218-p.asp
I bought the UK 11.22.63 facsimile version, and that was ok, not a big fan, rather have the real deal, but thought I'd point out the offer.
I can't get too fired up about this book as yet, to me, in my head, the series is complete, BUT I'm thinking about reading the full series again, and when I do that, I'll read it at that time, between 4 and 5. It confuses me a little because I actually love this series, and just don't have the heart for this. Wierd. I'm hoping that reviews will knock sense into me.
I'm posting this information only because there seems to be some confusion regarding the mosiac for the dust jacket on the UK edition. While I can no longer access the Facebook Ap that was set up for submissions and had the "fine print" included, I did find this information archived in the ever-useful resources at Lilja's Library.
To celebrate the publication of The Wind through the Keyhole, the hotly anticipated new episode in Stephen King’s fantasy series The Dark Tower, we’re inviting you to help make literary history; lucky entrants will have their faces featured on the back of the jacket artwork.
Using mosaic design technologies, thousands of readers’ images will be incorporated in the illustration on the back cover of The Wind through the Keyhole.
For your chance to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, all you have to do is upload your photo via this facebook app https://www.facebook.com/stephenkingbooks. We can’t guarantee that everyone’s photo will make it on – but we’ll contact you when the jacket is ready so you can see if your face is featured, and if you’ve been lucky, you can share your pixels of fame with friends and family!
And Heinercj quoted from the "fine print" in the comments of the page:"Selected photographs will be printed on the cover of the book using mosaic technology and will only be clearly visible through the Facebook site, not on the actual printed book cover."So, I think it is correct that the photos of people's faces will be on the actual dust jacket for the book, but too small to really make out. Still, I personally thought it was cool because it reminded me of the scenes of Jack's visit to the rose in NYC and Roland's visit to Maine where King describes the immediate area as being filled with faces making up everthing in the vicinity.
Thanks for the suggestions on the best way to purchase the UK edition.
Daniel
The Hodder edition with facsimile signature will be available through Amazon US?
I wouldn't count on it. They may list it, but they may not get any copies.
John
EDITION: Slipcased Hardcover with specially printed dustjacket.
This is from PS's website. What slipcase will they use the Grant slipcase or will they make one themselves and what about the DJ?
Is PS going to do like they did with the "11/22/63" DJ? To me "special" means PS will make a different DJ for the book?
If they are going to make a different DJ that would be great and maybe worth getting and if they make a slipcase of their own.
I just hope it won't be like the one they did for "11/22/63."
Thanks for the information.I'm posting this information only because there seems to be some confusion regarding the mosiac for the dust jacket on the UK edition. While I can no longer access the Facebook Ap that was set up for submissions and had the "fine print" included, I did find this information archived in the ever-useful resources at Lilja's Library.
To celebrate the publication of The Wind through the Keyhole, the hotly anticipated new episode in Stephen King’s fantasy series The Dark Tower, we’re inviting you to help make literary history; lucky entrants will have their faces featured on the back of the jacket artwork.
Using mosaic design technologies, thousands of readers’ images will be incorporated in the illustration on the back cover of The Wind through the Keyhole.
For your chance to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, all you have to do is upload your photo via this facebook app https://www.facebook.com/stephenkingbooks. We can’t guarantee that everyone’s photo will make it on – but we’ll contact you when the jacket is ready so you can see if your face is featured, and if you’ve been lucky, you can share your pixels of fame with friends and family!
And Heinercj quoted from the "fine print" in the comments of the page:"Selected photographs will be printed on the cover of the book using mosaic technology and will only be clearly visible through the Facebook site, not on the actual printed book cover."So, I think it is correct that the photos of people's faces will be on the actual dust jacket for the book, but too small to really make out. Still, I personally thought it was cool because it reminded me of the scenes of Jack's visit to the rose in NYC and Roland's visit to Maine where King describes the immediate area as being filled with faces making up everthing in the vicinity.
Thanks for the suggestions on the best way to purchase the UK edition.
Daniel
This is the distinction. The pics will be too small to see yourself on the book but can be enlarged on Facebook.
In other words.....a waste of time, and or a facebook self flagellation.
Or in other words - quite an exciting opportunity to be part of Stephen King history and have your face on the cover of one of his books. Who cares if you can't see it, just knowing it is there may actually be quite cool to a lot of people.In other words.....a waste of time, and or a facebook self flagellation.
I couldn't care less about having my face on the cover of this book, nor about the facsimile signature.
But of course I got myself a copy....
sk
Amazon.co.uk has the collector's edition of THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE, limited to 700 numbered copies, which features facsimile signature, head and tail bands, ribbon marker and slipcase.
I wouldn't plan on getting a copy via Amazon. Just because they list it doesn't mean that they will actually get copies.
John
BTW, an interesting quirk of PS Publishing's webstore is that their inventory system will tell you how many copies of a book are left if you try to order too many. For example, I tried to add 1000 copies of TWTTK to my cart and got the error message, "There is only 322 of The Wind Through The Keyhole [slipcase] A Dark Tower Novel by Stephen King in stock." Assuming that they started with their 400 copy allotment, they have sold 78 copies in the last couple of days.
Crafty!
Amazon.co.uk has a legitimate looking picture of the Hodder slipcased edition:
Also, PS has sold 100 copies.
It does look smart but still not worth the £100
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