Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[Kingfan24]

I would bet money that it will be far superior to the one SubPress is putting out though.

I agree

[herbertwest]

I will be getting the GIFT edition and therefore glad that I didnt get the PS one... but cant help to wonder what the "big surprise" announced by PS related to their CARRIE is. Still no news?
Wonder how PS feels about those new editions...

[Lookwhoitis]

The cover painting is really cool looking, but why is Carrie standing on a stage outside the venue? lol

[CyberGhostface]

J/w how does stuff like this work in terms of rights given that Carrie, Pet Semetary and The Shining had limiteds just come out?

[mistercrowley]

I would bet money that it will be far superior to the one SubPress is putting out though.

I agree

Man you guys have a serious hard on for sub press. Let it go.

[_PCC_]

Who would spend $1,000 on a Stephen King book not signed by Stephen King?

[Kingfan24]

I would bet money that it will be far superior to the one SubPress is putting out though.

I agree

Man you guys have a serious hard on for sub press. Let it go.

Sorry I didn't read that whole thing before I replied - icryforoy it should say PS Publishing not subpress

[Brian James Freeman]

Aye Carumba. I need to check into Signed/Numbered Limited Edition Book Buyers Anonomyous

HA!

[EXPLORER]

I guess I'm a minority here, but I think that six gift editions of those six books is really cool!

Besides, FINALLY Tomislav will be the illustrator! The only complain I have is that the illustrations won't be color ones.

They're all color.

Thanks Brian James Freeman for keeping things clear here during this busy time.

[Brian James Freeman]

To answer a general question about the pricing:

As always, pricing for the editions is based on contractual obligations and expected production costs. Some books are more expensive than others to acquire the rights to publish. Some books have higher production costs than others due to the type of materials we're using, the amount of artwork, etc.

Also, production costs in general keep rising each year. The cost of producing the slipcases has increased 50% since From A Buick 8, for example. These books aren't getting less expensive to produce, unfortunately, unless you want to cut corners, which we do not.

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

Who would spend $1,000 on a Stephen King book not signed by Stephen King?

41 people so far in 28 minutes.

Brian

[ICry4Oy]

I would bet money that it will be far superior to the one SubPress is putting out though.

I agree

Man you guys have a serious hard on for sub press. Let it go.

I meant PS, not SP, honest error and not a boner. Nothing to let go, chill.

[webstar1000]

To answer a general question about the pricing:

As always, pricing for the editions is based on contractual obligations and expected production costs. Some books are more expensive than others to acquire the rights to publish. Some books have higher production costs than others due to the type of materials we're using, the amount of artwork, etc.

Also, production costs in general keep rising each year. The cost of producing the slipcases has increased 50% since From A Buick 8, for example. These books aren't getting less expensive to produce, unfortunately, unless you want to cut corners, which we do not.

Brian

You are right about that... you guys never cut corners... Amazing stuff you put out.

[Priest]

@Brian, will the Artist Edition be numbered, so that you can get a matching set of them ?

[mistercrowley]

I hope this does well for CD but it's just not very exciting when you already have another small press publisher doing the same book

[Brian James Freeman]

J/w how does stuff like this work in terms of rights given that Carrie, Pet Semetary and The Shining had limiteds just come out?

Subsidiary rights, like the rights to publish a Limited Edition, are for a set term, often as little as 18 months. Usually no more than 5 years since the edition should be long sold out by then. Sometimes the term is from the date of signing the contract and sometimes from the publication date.

In the case of PS Publishing's Anniversary Edition, their deal is with the UK publisher for a UK edition and does not involve SK or the US rights.

Hope that helps!

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

@Brian, will the Artist Edition be numbered, so that you can get a matching set of them ?

Yep! Yhey will be numbered and you will be able to get a matching set if interested.

Brian

[Kingfan24]

J/w how does stuff like this work in terms of rights given that Carrie, Pet Semetary and The Shining had limiteds just come out?

Subsidiary rights, like the rights to publish a Limited Edition, are for a set term, often as little as 18 months. Usually no more than 5 years since the edition should be long sold out by then. Sometimes the term is from the date of signing the contract and sometimes from the publication date.

In the case of PS Publishing's Anniversary Edition, their deal is with the UK publisher for a UK edition and does not involve SK or the US rights.

Hope that helps!

Brian

That's actually very interesting

[becca69]

The cover painting is really cool looking, but why is Carrie standing on a stage outside the venue? lol

I don't believe it's outside. There are lights above the stage that look like stars and high windows in the gym.

[Brian James Freeman]

I hope this does well for CD but it's just not very exciting when you already have another small press publisher doing the same book

Yes, that is an understandable position. Hopefully, because they will be very different editions with different special features and different art, we'll both be offering something of interest to collectors. But we certainly understand if you only want one.

We think this complete set, when you see all 6 books on the shelf, will be a very nice addition to most collections.

Also, we have some amazing artists lined up for these books. Three of them we've never worked with on a book, I believe. Those who enjoyed the artwork for certain Donald Grant SK books will be pleased.

Brian

[jhanic]

J/w how does stuff like this work in terms of rights given that Carrie, Pet Semetary and The Shining had limiteds just come out?

Subsidiary rights, like the rights to publish a Limited Edition, are for a set term, often as little as 18 months. Usually no more than 5 years since the edition should be long sold out by then. Sometimes the term is from the date of signing the contract and sometimes from the publication date.

In the case of PS Publishing's Anniversary Edition, their deal is with the UK publisher for a UK edition and does not involve SK or the US rights.

Hope that helps!

Brian

That makes sense. Thanks for the explanation, Brian.

John

[mcdonaldj]

Too bad - Carrie S/L - gladly would've dropped $1,000 for that.

Just curious... do you think we had the option to do a S/L and then said, "Naw, let's not?"

Brian

Nope, of course not that would be silly. I'm a bit surprised given the timing that a S/L was not on the table but hey maybe the 45th or 50th anniversary. I'm sure the books will be 1st rate quality - you've proved that with IT which is easily the nicest S/L book I own. Doctor Sleep was great as well and if a S/L is eventually made I sincerely hope CD gets it.

[subie09lega]

Also, we have some amazing artists lined up for these books. Three of them we've never worked with on a book, I believe. Those who enjoyed the artwork for certain Donald Grant SK books will be pleased.

Brian

Whelan and Hale, pretty please!

[ICry4Oy]

Those who enjoyed the artwork for certain Donald Grant SK books will be pleased.

Brian

Now THAT sounds interesting!

[Kingfan24]

Also, we have some amazing artists lined up for these books. Three of them we've never worked with on a book, I believe. Those who enjoyed the artwork for certain Donald Grant SK books will be pleased.

Brian

Whelan and Hale, pretty please!

Yes PLEASE!