King Books/Items Wanted

[Jimimck]

Thanks RT, I didn't know there was a difference. Just confirms my desire to grab a copy of Whispers one day.

[stroppygoblin]

If anyone just wants to read it, I have it in electronic format...

[needfulthings]

Now this is what a signed set of Before the Play, The Shining & Doctor Sleep... Should look like.




with matching #342

[Bunyip]

Now this is what a signed set of Before the Play, The Shining & Doctor Sleep... Should look like.




with matching #342

Outstanding!

[Jimimck]

Hmmmm. Anyone got Whispers 314 out there?

[webstar1000]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

[at_one]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

I think Insomnia is a bad example. It would be like including Legends S/L in a DT set.

[carlosdetweiller]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

I think a strong argument could be made to include Whispers with "Before The Play." I think it is an excised part of the original manuscript. I really enjoyed finally being able to read it. It explained a lot that I had questions about, specifically the back story on Horace Derwent and the ghostly party-goers.

I think that Dave at the Overlook invested a lot in those TV Guides that contained the abridged version. Michael Autrey also bought hundreds of copies. They both thought that they would be desirable collectibles and sell for much more down the road. They really didn't and, I think, both are stuck with piles and piles of the things. The combo package that the Overlook is currently offering is, IMO, a creative attempt to get rid of the back stock.

[Bunyip]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

I think a strong argument could be made to include Whispers with "Before The Play." I think it is an excised part of the original manuscript. I really enjoyed finally being able to read it. It explained a lot that I had questions about, specifically the back story on Horace Derwent and the ghostly party-goers.

I think that Dave at the Overlook invested a lot in those TV Guides that contained the abridged version. Michael Autrey also bought hundreds of copies. They both thought that they would be desirable collectibles and sell for much more down the road. They really didn't and, I think, both are stuck with piles and piles of the things. The combo package that the Overlook is currently offering is, IMO, a creative attempt to get rid of the back stock.

In your opinion what do you think the Overlook set is actually worth? $300 seems pretty ambitious?

[at_one]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

[carlosdetweiller]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

I think a strong argument could be made to include Whispers with "Before The Play." I think it is an excised part of the original manuscript. I really enjoyed finally being able to read it. It explained a lot that I had questions about, specifically the back story on Horace Derwent and the ghostly party-goers.

I think that Dave at the Overlook invested a lot in those TV Guides that contained the abridged version. Michael Autrey also bought hundreds of copies. They both thought that they would be desirable collectibles and sell for much more down the road. They really didn't and, I think, both are stuck with piles and piles of the things. The combo package that the Overlook is currently offering is, IMO, a creative attempt to get rid of the back stock.

In your opinion what do you think the Overlook set is actually worth? $300 seems pretty ambitious?

Personally I wouldn't waste my time with it or buy one at any price. I can't see the attraction. It has a later printing The Shining, an easily available copy of Doctor Sleep, and a TV Guide that has been bound after the fact and made into a "hardcover." It looks like one of those horrendous Overlook slipcases (does this one glow-in-the-dark like some of the others from the Overlook?) houses these three treasures. A couple of easily obtainable (it seems) signatures and "special" dust jackets by the renown artist Glenn Chadbourne complete this atrocity. In my opinion, if you just have to have one, it shouldn't go for over $100.

Oh, and T-Dogz_AK47, I can sense your hand hovering over the anonymous negative rep button but recall the poster did ask my opinion which was then given honestly.

[carlosdetweiller]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

Yes. It was a fanzine that was published at irregular intervals for years. Besides the hardcover S/L's there were the regular softcover copies (perfect bound with full color covers) that were mailed to subscribers. Those are plentiful and should be easy to find relatively cheaply (i.e. $20 to $30 depending on condition). It is a nice item to have as it was the special Stephen King issue. There is a long nonfiction piece by King about writing The Shining, the short story "It Grows On You," and some Dark Tower related artwork by John Stewart. Plus lots of other non-King material. You should get one and read it. I don't think you would be sorry.

[at_one]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

Yes. It was a fanzine that was published at irregular intervals for years. Besides the hardcover S/L's there were the regular softcover copies (perfect bound with full color covers) that were mailed to subscribers. Those are plentiful and should be easy to find relatively cheaply (i.e. $20 to $30 depending on condition). It is a nice item to have as it was the special Stephen King issue. There is a long nonfiction piece by King about writing The Shining, the short story "It Grows On You," and some Dark Tower related artwork by John Stewart. Plus lots of other non-King material. You should get one and read it. I don't think you would be sorry.

Awesome, thanks!!!

[Br!an]

$100 seems right to me. I also agree that I wouldn't want it.

Rosannebarr priced this right at $100 too. (He owns it.)

[Beverly Marsh]

I have a confession to make. After all of the feedback, advice, information (much appreciated!) I bought it this morning. Sigh. I know most of you are shaking your heads in disbelief (especially Carlos after his previous post. Lol)but there was just something about it. I know I overpaid and that it will most likely never be an "investment" piece but I just couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of both Garris and Chadbourne and while their signatures are readily available, I wanted to support this effort. If CD does indeed do a special edition I will probably end up with that too.
Please don't banish me, I just joined!
P.S. I checked for the Whispers issue on EBay and didn't find anything. Could be I looked for the wrong thing. Haven't checked anywhere else yet. I would still like to get the full story. If anyone happens to see it sometime please let me know. If you're not too mad at me that is

[Dan]

I have a confession to make. After all of the feedback, advice, information (much appreciated!) I bought it this morning. Sigh. I know most of you are shaking your heads in disbelief (especially Carlos after his previous post. Lol)but there was just something about it. I know I overpaid and that it will most likely never be an "investment" piece but I just couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of both Garris and Chadbourne and while their signatures are readily available, I wanted to support this effort. If CD does indeed do a special edition I will probably end up with that too.
Please don't banish me, I just joined!
P.S. I checked for the Whispers issue on EBay and didn't find anything. Could be I looked for the wrong thing. Haven't checked anywhere else yet. I would still like to get the full story. If anyone happens to see it sometime please let me know. If you're not too mad at me that is

The great thing about collecting is that you make it your own. Collect what you want. Congrats!

[biomieg]

Here's one. It's located in the UK though and it is overpriced IMHO (although Hyraxia is one of my go-to booksellers).

http://books.hyraxia.com/4556-stephe...-first-edition

It should not be too hard to find. I do think Bob's estimate of $20-30 is rather low. Expect to pay $50 for a nice copy. Good luck!

[dnemec]

I have a confession to make. After all of the feedback, advice, information (much appreciated!) I bought it this morning. Sigh. I know most of you are shaking your heads in disbelief (especially Carlos after his previous post. Lol)but there was just something about it. I know I overpaid and that it will most likely never be an "investment" piece but I just couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of both Garris and Chadbourne and while their signatures are readily available, I wanted to support this effort. If CD does indeed do a special edition I will probably end up with that too.
Please don't banish me, I just joined!
P.S. I checked for the Whispers issue on EBay and didn't find anything. Could be I looked for the wrong thing. Haven't checked anywhere else yet. I would still like to get the full story. If anyone happens to see it sometime please let me know. If you're not too mad at me that is

The great thing about collecting is that you make it your own. Collect what you want. Congrats!

Was about to say the same thing. Collect what makes YOU happy!!

Incidentally, I like your avatar pic!

[Randall Flagg]

It takes a lot more than buying a book to get banished from here.
There wouldn't be anyone here if that was a crime.

[jonp]

I have a confession to make. After all of the feedback, advice, information (much appreciated!) I bought it this morning. Sigh. I know most of you are shaking your heads in disbelief (especially Carlos after his previous post. Lol)but there was just something about it. I know I overpaid and that it will most likely never be an "investment" piece but I just couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of both Garris and Chadbourne and while their signatures are readily available, I wanted to support this effort. If CD does indeed do a special edition I will probably end up with that too.
Please don't banish me, I just joined!
P.S. I checked for the Whispers issue on EBay and didn't find anything. Could be I looked for the wrong thing. Haven't checked anywhere else yet. I would still like to get the full story. If anyone happens to see it sometime please let me know. If you're not too mad at me that is

Welcome to site Beverly. There is probably not one of us that hasn't overpaid for an item that we really want. I know I have overpaid on many occasions and by a lot more than $25. What's important is the joy of owning that book and adding to your collection.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Personally I wouldn't waste my time with it or buy one at any price. I can't see the attraction. It has a later printing The Shining, an easily available copy of Doctor Sleep, and a TV Guide that has been bound after the fact and made into a "hardcover." It looks like one of those horrendous Overlook slipcases (does this one glow-in-the-dark like some of the others from the Overlook?) houses these three treasures. A couple of easily obtainable (it seems) signatures and "special" dust jackets by the renown artist Glenn Chadbourne complete this atrocity. In my opinion, if you just have to have one, it shouldn't go for over $100.

Oh, and T-Dogz_AK47, I can sense your hand hovering over the anonymous negative rep button but recall the poster did ask my opinion which was then given honestly.

I don't do "anonymous" negative rep. If I have a problem with you or anyone else on these boards, I will be pretty vocal about it and will never shy away from being upfront in calling someone out.

There won't be any ambiguity, you will know if you receive negative rep from me. I always put my motherfucking name to it!!!

[zelig]

Welcome to the site Beverly. And as the others say buy what inspires you.

In terms of this item from OC, I agree with Bob on all his points.

[CurtSeattle]

Now this is what a signed set of Before the Play, The Shining & Doctor Sleep... Should look like.

Boom! Doesn't match any other numbers and soon might be out of my collection to someone else's but I try to barely keep up with the Super Collector. haha!

[needfulthings]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

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