Stephen King’s Battleground

[surly]

Thanks for taking the time to follow up on that RF.

[Cutter]

I guess if you didn't like the Lonely Roads publication of Riding the Bullet you won't like this book. After all it is just a Stephen King short story, and like with Riding the Bullet a story you already have in a collection and have already read. But for a collector these are the types of books that I always find interesting, because these are the weird projects that usually only the small press will do. I liked Riding the Bullet and thought it was a great production, and I have liked some of Gauntlet other projects like this that have been done for Richard Matheson. Visions of Death by Gauntlet is a fantastic collection of the short stories, screenplays, movie posters, stills, and the directors and others involved talking about making the movie, or in the case of Battleground - the television show. And Visions of Death is pretty darn cool, in my opinion. I'm expecting something similar with Battleground.

Now, I wouldn't, nor do I, have the money for the Lettered edition, but then again I have never owned a King lettered Edition. They are all too expensive in my opinion. But I'll gladly lay down $125 for a Limited Edition of this book.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

This has nothing to do with BATTLEGROUND, but did somebody mention VISIONS OF DEATH?
Mockingbird, ARC, lettered, signed/numbered

[Shannon]

I don't plan on collecting lettered editions, but if the only edition King signed was the lettered edition, that is just as "must have" as a signed edition to me.

[Cutter]

This has nothing to do with BATTLEGROUND, but did somebody mention VISIONS OF DEATH?
Mockingbird, ARC, lettered, signed/numbered

Yep, I did. lol

I thought this book is a pretty rock solid read.

[Randall Flagg]

Tomorrow is the last day to order and be in the lottery for the lettered edition.

[carlosdetweiller]

I notice on Gauntlet's website that the 26 lettered copies are now "sold out." I'm wondering if anyone who ordered and was entered into the lottery was notified that they didn't win or were all orders fulfilled?

[surly]

I notice on Gauntlet's website that the 26 lettered copies are now "sold out." I'm wondering if anyone who ordered and was entered into the lottery was notified that they didn't win or were all orders fulfilled?

That would be me:

"Thank you for your order of the lettered edition of BATTLEGROUND. We have had our lottery and unfortunately you were not one of the winners. However, you will be put on a waiting list in case any of those sending checks fail to do so or if one of those who won the lottery changes their mind before the book is released."

[carlosdetweiller]

Sorry to hear that you were not chosen. I'm surprised, really, that there were more than 26 orders. It just didn't seem that popular....at least among the posters on this site. I think there is still a reasonable chance that you get one in the end as people frequently change their minds.

[Bev Vincent]

Part One of an Interview with Richard Christian Matheson, editor of STEPHEN KING'S BATTLEGROUND

[herbertwest]

It looks like BATTLEGROUND is getting ready...

[herbertwest]

Should be out in may.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Gauntlet are selling of proofs for this title.

We have received a small number of galleys for STEPHEN KING'S BATTLEGROUND and have been sending them to reviewers. We are putting three up for auction. The galley (like the book) is an oversized 8 x 10 book, bound (as are all our galleys) with a full-color front and back cover (the cover art for the book).

As always with our auctions we accept just one bid so make it your best. You will have until March 19th to bid on the galley. Send all bids to info@gauntletpress.com with “Battleground Galley Bid” in the subject. Please include your name and address as well as your bid. Bidding for this unique collectible begins at $100. As a bonus the DVD of the “Battleground” episode will be included with each galley sent to the winners (a $20 value).

[Tony]

Do publishers usually do this kind of thing? I understand how PCs work and they usually end up in the secondary market anyway. I know galleys are usually there to be proofed and all that, but has anyone ever before started selling their galleys??

[jhanic]

Gauntlet has a habit of doing this. I should have one coming from one of my contacts, so I'm not biting on this. I have "bitten" before and kind of been burned. Never again.

John

[Randall Flagg]

I have one coming and plan on donating it to our Haven Foundation Fundraiser. I will put it up for auction on Ebay as soon as I receive it. It will be in "new" condition. So if anyone is interested, hang in there, starting bid will be $19.

[herbertwest]

I have one coming too :-)

[Randall Flagg]

Received my ARC today. I will be putting it up for auction shortly.

[Merlin1958]

Get your copy here:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/200728441957...84.m1426.l2649

[Jimimck]

That cover is just horrible

[Randall Flagg]

It's a screen shot straight from the movie and features William Hurt. Don't quote me, but my understanding is that Hurt and the studio wanted a sizable chunk to use images/script etc. from the short movie. It seems counterproductive to spend quite a bit, and not leverage an iconic scene. They could have used one of our pieces from "Night Shift"

[jhanic]

Just arrived today:



John

[biomieg]

I understand why they chose to use it but the cover is indeed horrible. For me the main problem is that it's an actual photo (or movie still) - for some reason I absolutely hate photographic covers on fiction books.

[jhanic]

I agree wholeheartedly!

John

[biomieg]

I don't know, it probably shouldn't bother me but I just like illustrations/paintings better. They fit better with the subject of fiction (and photos always seem so 'staged' and sort of bland). Anyway! It's a nice acquisition that definitely belongs in your massive proof/ARC collection.