Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[Brian James Freeman]

I agreed. This potentially allows non-King fans to buy the book then flip it on eBay at an inflated price. I'm actually disappointed by this announcement, when I should be very, very excited.

There is a flip side to that coin. Without a lottery, there would be nothing to stop King fans buying multiple copies of the book and then flipping the unwanted ones at inflated prices.

Funny you mention coins...



Brian

[jonp]

I agreed. This potentially allows non-King fans to buy the book then flip it on eBay at an inflated price. I'm actually disappointed by this announcement, when I should be very, very excited.

But if you were a collector who had previously supported a press, and you were told you had to compete with everyone else to get the next book by that press even though you've always supported the press by ordering their less popular titles, how would that make you feel?

Edited to add: that wasn't meant to be snarky or anything, this is ALWAYS a tough process to deal with on all ends. You'd think it would be easy as a publisher -- just announce it and sell like crazy -- but when you want to take care of everyone who has supported you over the years, it's actually a tough balancing act, especially knowing you WILL make someone you like unhappy.

Brian

As you say, Brian, a tough balancing act. However, if every small press had that policy, you would have the buy everything, every small press, ever published, just to get a chance of purchasing the books of the authors you love -- which is impractical both financially and space wise. OR you just bypass the small presses and just buy it from ebay at a higher price as that would be much cheaper in the long run.

[Lurker]

One copy per customer? Lottery? You know people are going to have their spouses kids coworkers friends all signing up for the lottery and then they will brag they have two or three or more copies and by the way, want to buy one? Joke. Anyway, I am done. No more comments on this...stuff.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Seems to me all the people who supported CD over the years, even when they took 10 years to get a book out, allowed for the creation of LRB. Now they get preference? It does not make me feel happy.

Considering there will be only 26 Lettered copies available. A lottery IS THE ONLY WAY to ensure equal fairness to all.

26? 52 I am betting... and Brian cannot please everyone. I thank him for doing what he can.

Steve agreed to sign 52, so that will be the Lettered Edition run.

I always know I can't please everyone, but I still try. I know what it's like on all sides of the process, after all. Hopefully, everyone who really wants a copy will be able to get one. I'll be in touch on that front tomorrow.

Brian

My mistake. I have the LRB editions of both Dark Forces and The Exorcist, and the print run for both Lettered editions was only 26. I naturally thought that this book would have a similar print run.

However, my feelings concerning the lottery process remain unchanged. All 52 Lettered copies of this book would sell out within seconds, if it was open to everyone on a first come first served basis. A lottery gives everybody an equal and fair chance to buy ONE (and not twenty then flip nineteen).

[peripheral]

Ordered mine. Pain about the signed option, but I get that it's a complex process for publishers... (The anxious preoccupation begins!)

[Brian James Freeman]

As you say, Brian, a tough balancing act. However, if every small press had that policy, you would have the buy everything, every small press, ever published, just to get a chance of purchasing the books of the authors you love -- which is impractical both financially and space wise. OR you just bypass the small presses and just buy it from ebay at a higher price as that would be much cheaper in the long run.

Which is an excellent point as well. It's a difficult balancing act and someone that you should have taken care of will always be left out. It's really the thing I hate most about announcing these because it should an be exciting -- or at least interesting! -- day for everyone, but I know someone will feel burned by the decisions that were made. Which sucks. People have every right to be bummed out and it's an imperfect process in an imperfect world.

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

Only the lettered will be signed by King?

[Brian James Freeman]

One copy per customer? Lottery? You know people are going to have their spouses kids coworkers friends all signing up for the lottery and then they will brag they have two or three or more copies and by the way, want to buy one? Joke. Anyway, I am done. No more comments on this...stuff.

The same thing happens when you just have a "Land Rush" process, too. You tell everyone the time and place, and then people have their friends and family place orders, and then they have multiple copies even though it was supposed to be "one" per person.

Or... you can tell no one in advance, just announce the book out of the blue one day, and then people who were on the road or not randomly watching your website that day miss out.

It's not a perfect system for sure. I totally hear where you're coming from.

Brian

[Lookwhoitis]

is King signing the Lettered edition AND the Limited Edition (or just the Lettered) ?

[Brian James Freeman]

Only the lettered will be signed by King?

Also the 350 copies of the Limited Edition. Sorry, I know the above post was unclear.

Brian

[jonp]

As you say, Brian, a tough balancing act. However, if every small press had that policy, you would have the buy everything, every small press, ever published, just to get a chance of purchasing the books of the authors you love -- which is impractical both financially and space wise. OR you just bypass the small presses and just buy it from ebay at a higher price as that would be much cheaper in the long run.

Which is an excellent point as well. It's a difficult balancing act and someone that you should have taken care of will always be left out. It's really the thing I hate most about announcing these because it should an be exciting -- or at least interesting! -- day for everyone, but I know someone will feel burned by the decisions that were made. Which sucks. People have every right to be bummed out and it's an imperfect process in an imperfect world.

Brian

Thanks for the reply, Brian. I understand that you're in a difficult position. But at least I can say if Gwendy's Button Box is anything like your previous King releases, we'll be in for a truly beautiful book.

[Brian James Freeman]

is King signing the Lettered edition AND the Limited Edition (or just the Lettered) ?

SK is signing both editions. 350 limited, 52 lettered. I clarified the post that was causing the confusion. Sorry about that!

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

Only the lettered will be signed by King?

Also the 350 copies of the Limited Edition. Sorry, I know the above post was unclear.

Brian

I love you, man. That made my day.

[Lookwhoitis]

Only the lettered will be signed by King?

Also the 350 copies of the Limited Edition. Sorry, I know the above post was unclear.

Brian

[webstar1000]

Only the lettered will be signed by King?

Also the 350 copies of the Limited Edition. Sorry, I know the above post was unclear.

Brian

So I was right! 350/52

[Brian James Freeman]

As you say, Brian, a tough balancing act. However, if every small press had that policy, you would have the buy everything, every small press, ever published, just to get a chance of purchasing the books of the authors you love -- which is impractical both financially and space wise. OR you just bypass the small presses and just buy it from ebay at a higher price as that would be much cheaper in the long run.

Which is an excellent point as well. It's a difficult balancing act and someone that you should have taken care of will always be left out. It's really the thing I hate most about announcing these because it should an be exciting -- or at least interesting! -- day for everyone, but I know someone will feel burned by the decisions that were made. Which sucks. People have every right to be bummed out and it's an imperfect process in an imperfect world.

Brian

Thanks for the reply, Brian. I understand that you're in a difficult position. But at least I can say if Gwendy's Button Box is anything like your previous King releases, we'll be in for a truly beautiful book.

Thank you for the civil conversation about what can be a heated topic. I still learn from every announcement, and there can always be improvements, that much I know for sure.

Brian

[webstar1000]

I am so excited right now. My FIRST chance as a collector at one being released while I am around. I SO HOPE I secure one

[wolfehr]

I am so excited right now. My FIRST chance as a collector at one being released while I am around. I SO HOPE I secure one

I'm right there with you Kris!!!


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[jonp]

Brian, you mentioned PS will be stocking the trade edition. Will they be getting the signed (by Richard) and slipcased trade or do we need the order that directly?

[sentinel]

Hey Brian,
Will the trade edition be ONLY LRB or will Scribner jump in at some point and publish like Blockade Billy?
Looking forward to it!

[webstar1000]

I am so excited right now. My FIRST chance as a collector at one being released while I am around. I SO HOPE I secure one

I'm right there with you Kris!!!


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I just had a vision of you and me with our arms on each others shoulders jumping for joy in a circle. lol Creepy yet funny. hahahhaa

[Ari_Racing]

Hey Brian,
Will the trade edition be ONLY LRB or will Scribner jump in at some point and publish like Blockade Billy?
Looking forward to it!

Excellent question.

On the other hand I also talked with the Spanish editor about this. Hope to have news of a translated edition soon.

[wolfehr]

I am so excited right now. My FIRST chance as a collector at one being released while I am around. I SO HOPE I secure one

I'm right there with you Kris!!!


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I just had a vision of you and me with our arms on each others shoulders jumping for joy in a circle. lol Creepy yet funny. hahahhaa

Hahahaha

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian, you mentioned PS will be stocking the trade edition. Will they be getting the signed (by Richard) and slipcased trade or do we need the order that directly?

They can get signed or unsigned, and they will be getting the slipcase. We were planning on keeping that as an exclusive to our site but then we thought about the insane overseas shipping cost for what is mostly air and we changed our minds. The website will be updated to remove the "exclusive" mention as soon as we can get back to our normal updating procedures.

Brian

[mattgreenbean]

I'm just gonna throw one of these in Fingers crossed it's close to my price range.