Book Collection:MikeDuke

[MikeDuke]

As soon as I win the lottery I am going to buy every permutation of that book...
I agree Steve. The red number and RN ones are dreams for me unless I some how find them out there in the wild just waiting to be plucked.

[MikeDuke]

Excellent CP SL, Mike. That is truly one of the most distinctive editions of King out there, and a special part of any collection.
Yep. It is a oorner stone in my collection. Thanks for stopping by :).

[MikeDuke]

Oh thats a big boy! One of my favorites, congratulations buddy!
Thanks Chad. The rumors are true. I mean you read the specs on the books and it sort of sinls in. But until you see it and hold in person,
It's really hard to comprehend the quality and freaking size of this book.

[MikeDuke]

Mike congratulations on this new purchase!
I know you are busy so thanks for stopping by Paul. It's a keeper for sure.

[MikeDuke]

So know that I have this, I have one more Grail item to get. After that it's getting stuff that is good and helps round out my collection. But like I said, I love this book and who knows, maybe luck will find me for change for some other versions of this book (Salems') but more importantly, my Grail item. You never know right?

[MikeDuke]

I got my I Am Legend AGE from Suntup. I really like the AND feel of it. I like the look of the case, DJ and the print on the paper. All in all, I am happy that I decided to start getting the AGE books as well.

[St. Troy]

If anyone knows: how much does the CP SL weigh?

[MikeDuke]

If anyone knows: how much does the CP SL weigh?
This site says 13 pounds. I thought it was 9 though. Either way, it one heavy book.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Mine weighs 6 pounds with the shrinkwrap, but I just have the el cheapo edition.

[St. Troy]

That's awesome.

[MikeDuke]

I know Mr. King does not like this particular S\L more than others (size, price etc...) but I happen to like it. When I get around to reading Salems' Lot, I will probably read this ed. I was thinking of just reading the other version I have, but why not read this one. I am reading my S\L of the Dark Tower so why not this.

[St. Troy]

When I get around to reading Salems' Lot, I will probably read this ed.

Yes, do - I'm sure it will be quite the experience.

[MikeDuke]

I don't think it changes the value, but I just realized that my first ed of Billy Blockade has TWO cards of the main character. Again, just a mistake. Not a huge one that would cause the price to spike. I know that.I just thought it was interesting.
P.S I must be a dummy because I can't figure out how to take them out :shrug:.

[lotuz]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpgCKtbIPM.jpg

A cornerstone! Congratulations!

:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[MikeDuke]

Thanks a lot Lotuz. The book is a beast. And I am glad to have it.

[MikeDuke]

Here are some pics of my I Am Legend AGE
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpuqRSrOAM.jpg?9015
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpKXPjoWAM.jpg?8108

[MikeDuke]

Here are some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpwDOqcqAM.jpg?7959
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpZPYGBrAM.jpg?4689
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpzRASfAAM.jpg?2106

[MikeDuke]

And finally a pic. They are really hard for me to take because of them being black and white
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpX8ywrYAM.jpg?721

It's a great looking book. Very high quality. I am very excited to see what the numbered ends up looking like in person.
I am happy I got this version as well.

[Stockerlone]

B E A U T I F U L !!!

[Garrell]

Gorgeous book!!!!! Congrats!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks guys. Paul really puts a lot of work into these AGE books. I could tell by the Misery AGE and now this one. Top notch all around.

[St. Troy]

...I just have the el cheapo edition.

By "el cheapo edition," do you mean the later-produced CP "gift edition" that lacked the photos?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

...I just have the el cheapo edition.

By "el cheapo edition," do you mean the later-produced CP "gift edition" that lacked the photos?

No, the el cheapo Centipede Press edition which I never took the shrinkwrap off of. I have no idea what the book looks like inside except for the photos posted here.

[MikeDuke]

Got something new from Ralph. I think it's a sort of rare one. A flat signed, first ed, Bazaar of Bad Dreams with a CD case to go with it. Pics to come later.

[MikeDuke]

So, here is my BOBD first ed signed. Plus it came with a CD case. I don't know how rare this is compared to something like Mr. Mercedes, but I think it's pretty rare. But I know The Outsider is more rare to find a 1st\1st. Anyway, the pics
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpZys916AM.jpg?1120
And to show that it is a true first ed
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpQKKYx9AM.jpg
And the sig
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpPJbD2bAM.jpg
That's it for now.

[St. Troy]

Nice.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Looks like a keeper!

[kingfan2323]

Congrats!

seeking: anything DT related #246

[Brian861]

Nice add!

[The Library Policeman]

Very cool, Mike. Congratulations.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks everyone. It would be cool to get some of the other recent ones that aren't signed a lot. We shall see.

[tippy4]

So, here is my BOBD first ed signed. Plus it came with a CD case. I don't know how rare this is compared to something like Mr. Mercedes, but I think it's pretty rare. But I know The Outsider is more rare to find a 1st\1st. Anyway, the pics
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpZys916AM.jpg?1120
And to show that it is a true first ed
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpQKKYx9AM.jpg
And the sig
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpPJbD2bAM.jpg
That's it for now.

As there were no formal signings for 1st editions of any of those three titles....they are equally rare in my opinion. That said....there was a signing for The Outsider in which later printings were sold....so I would say that one is the "least rare" of the three.

[MikeDuke]

I would agree with the outsider, but when the publisher put the book out, the did not just put out first printings. A lot of what I have seen are something like 4th printing. (I have a later printing one as well.) So I think having a true first ed first printing (like I also have) may be one of the more rare ones. That's all I meant. And the market seems to agree. 1st/1st outsiders are listed at much higher prices than the other ones. Nut I am happy to have all in my collection. Just my thoughts though. Thanks for stopping by.

[tippy4]

I would agree with the outsider, but when the publisher put the book out, the did not just put out first printings. A lot of what I have seen are something like 4th printing. (I have a later printing one as well.) So I think having a true first ed first printing (like I also have) may be one of the more rare ones. That's all I meant. And the market seems to agree. 1st/1st outsiders are listed at much higher prices than the other ones. Nut I am happy to have all in my collection. Just my thoughts though. Thanks for stopping by.

Yep....all three are rare.

Not having a signed copy of BoBD really bothered me.......finally remedied that but it took a while.

Congrats on having a book few have!

[Garrell]

Congrats. Very nice, is on my someday list.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks again everyone. I think there are two more newer rare ones and that's it. Hopefully I can get some of his older books also either flat signed or inscribed. Time will tell.

[vincent]

Congrats Mike!


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[MikeDuke]

Thanks Vincent. Appreciate you stopping by. Like I said, there are a few more newer signed ones that are rare that would be cool to get. Or even the one of the 100 of the BOMC FDNS.
Also, like I said, stuff from the 80's 90's and maybe even 2000's that are signed would be cool also. Plus, the proof itch is starting again. Man, this really never ends does it?

[Cook]

Congratulations Mike !!, BOBD first ed signed, very cool.
Nice one to have signed.

[jeffingoff]

Very nice! Congrats!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Jeff.
Yea, it's a nice one to have.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Richard.
P.S I took a look in your thread. WOW do you have some killer stuff. I need to look through it again. Also, I saw that you had two Firestarter DJ. Mine is just a little beat up (Just a few minor marks on the top and bottom) and I probably could not afford one anyway with the stuff I am going to have shell out. It's good enough and I would rather put my money to books. Thanks for stopping by.

[Hunchback Jack]

Very nice, Mike! Having the CD case is a nice bonus.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Peter. It is a cool case. Know, the next Suntup book and then, who knows.

[MikeDuke]

Recived my Suntup IAL numbered. Man is that a great looking book. Even the person who was here when it was opened commented on how nice the cover was. Yea,
I am glad I went for it.

[MikeDuke]

A little late on the pics for IAL, but here they are
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpI8ygbIAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php1egj6rAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpbWpL0OAM.jpg

[MikeDuke]

And now, two of the pics
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php60zVEXAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpNc37IHAM.jpg

[MikeDuke]

Cant' wait to get the numbered F451 which is on it's way to me as we speak.

[Joe315]

Cant' wait to get the numbered F451 which is on it's way to me as we speak.

Mine is out for delivery.

[MikeDuke]

Mine says next Monday. But we shall see. Sometimes I get them a bit sooner.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Mine also says next Monday, meaning we are both geniuses.
Don't ask me how I came to that conclusion, it's way above your head!
By the way, nice IAM pictures, you are also a Legend, at least according to all those strange things I hear about you!

[Brian861]

Cant' wait to get the numbered F451 which is on it's way to me as we speak.

Mine is out for delivery.

Mine too!

[MikeDuke]

Received my F451. Boy is it a great presentation. I am extremely impressed with it. I can't wait to take closer look at it.

[Stockerlone]

BEAUTIFUL !!!
Big congrats Mike !!

[MikeDuke]

BEAUTIFUL !!!
Big congrats Mike !!
Thank You. I will get pics up when I can.

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats on the latest Suntup beauty, Mike.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Mine is still somewhere traveling across this GREAT COUNTRY of ours.
It feels like 451 degrees here without my AC working.

[Randall Flagg]

capacitor on a/c unit.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Sorry to usurp your thread, Mike.
No, it's the blower motor on my furnace overheating (or something similar) and knocking out my power so my generator comes on when I turn on the AC. I don't fully understand it, and neither did the furnace guy when he was here. I don't want to take the chance of losing total power so I'm leaving everything alone until the new furnace is installed.

And by the way, Mike is great!

[MikeDuke]

Sorry to usurp your thread, Mike.
No, it's the blower motor on my furnace overheating (or something similar) and knocking out my power so my generator comes on when I turn on the AC. I don't fully understand it, and neither did the furnace guy when he was here. I don't want to take the chance of losing total power so I'm leaving everything alone until the new furnace is installed.

And by the way, Mike is great!
Don't worry about it Steve. I don't mind.

[MikeDuke]

Congrats on the latest Suntup beauty, Mike.
Thanks Alan. I am impressed with the quality. Like I said, pics maybe this weekend.
And I want to thank everybody who comes here in my thread. I know it's not as active as some, so I really do appreciate it when
people stop by.

[becca69]

Hi Mike. Stopping by :thumbsup:

[zelig]

Yo Mike. Figured I’d stop by too!

[jeffingoff]

Stopping by and adding to the conga line of people who love seeing your books.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks everybody. You have already seen them, but pics of F451 probably this weekend.

[MikeDuke]

I just realized I did not take any pics of F451. Well, since The Lottery is on it's way soon, maybe I will wait until I get that. Or not. You never know.

[Ben Eads]

And now, two of the pics
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php60zVEXAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpNc37IHAM.jpg

Now that is beautiful! Congrats!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Ben. Yea. It's a great one. So is the GE. Not sure if I took pics of that so I will double check.
I took some pics of the GE. Page numbers and post numbers should be on the first page. Pics of F451 will be up this weekend. I am really lazy to shrink them right now. Don't judge :blush:.

[MikeDuke]

OK. Finally some picks of F451. I know people have already seen it. But oh well, here we go.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpOwq5lxAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpz0kOX0AM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phptoOajhAM.jpg

[MikeDuke]

Here are some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phplsFEPLAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php7mLZYjAM.jpg

[MikeDuke]

And finally, just a bit of the art work.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpzpRb5AAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpca8eIDAM.jpg

[MikeDuke]

I have to say, that this book is just a fantastic production. But going back, and looking at my shelf, I can see that they are superb editions. I just wanted to thank Paul for starting this press because these are
just fantastic book and I can't wait for The Lottery which should be on it's way to me, as I type this.

[Stockerlone]

SUPERNICE !!!

[MikeDuke]

SUPERNICE !!!
Thanks. Yep, I like this one a lot.

[Brian861]

F451 is a great production.

[peripheral]

F451 looks incredible... Congrats Mike

[Garrell]

Congrats

[MikeDuke]

Thanks everybody. I appreciate it. Hopefully the tracking is right and I will get The Lottery on Sat. My Suntup collection is slowing getting better.

[jeffingoff]

Congrats Mike! I know you’ve shared pics of F451 on a couple threads. It’s hard not to! It’s a fantastic production and wonderful to share.


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[MikeDuke]

Thanks Jeff. Like I said in another thread, I am really excited to see what the color combo on the numbered The Lottery looks like in person.
I just keep on plugging away, doing my best.

[MikeDuke]

Tracking says I should get The Lottery today :rock::excited:. I can't wait to see this one in person.

[MikeDuke]

Got my Lottery. Wow. Is it a great production. I really like the art work. Pics (even though many of have seen it), probably this weekend. But yea, it's a good one for sure.

[MikeDuke]

I also updated my first page just in case some people were curious as to my Barker collection.

[Ben Eads]

OK. Finally some picks of F451. I know people have already seen it. But oh well, here we go.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpOwq5lxAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpz0kOX0AM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phptoOajhAM.jpg

Absolutely beautiful! Love the art too!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Ben. Yea, it's one of my favorites now.

[MikeDuke]

According to the tracking, I may have something on it's way today from David, even though I thought it was coming tomorrow. We shall see.
P.S Just got it. I think there are only about 250 of these so it's another rare one.

[MikeDuke]

Some new pics.
First If It Bleeds Flat signed (again, I don't think there are many of these, maybe 250?)
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phphzn4mEPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpaU1FPiPM.jpg

[MikeDuke]

And now some of The Lottery. I know there are pics everywhere, but I want them in my thread as well.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpSQzD9oPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpyaWpy2PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php903Y7GPM.jpg

[MikeDuke]

Some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpJsr03jPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php1c8aWxPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpRRcsIYPM.jpg

[MikeDuke]

And here is one of the great art works
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php5rekItPM.jpg
That's it for now

[Brian861]

Nice adds, Mike!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Brian. I am really impressed with The Lottery. It looks so good. And I feel lucky to have an If it Bleeds first signed.

[Garrell]

Congrats!

[Stockerlone]

Supernice new stuff, big congrats Mike !!!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks guys. Yea, I am happy to add them to my collection. But I am seriously running out of room. Oh well, I will deal with that problem when it happens.

[Brian861]

Thanks guys. Yea, I am happy to add them to my collection. But I am seriously running out of room. Oh well, I will deal with that problem when it happens.

I hear ya. I have two bookcases on order and they're already full.

[MikeDuke]

My little spot in the house is taken up though. So I have no idea where I am going to put them.

[Brian861]

My little spot in the house is taken up though. So I have no idea where I am going to put them.

Time to repurpose some rooms :)

[MikeDuke]

I mean, I probably could find more space, but that would mean all my books would not be together. That' what I might have to do. I still have a little bit of time before that happens.
Now enough of this. Who is excited to see that Red Dragon shipping notice. I sure am.

[MikeDuke]

OK. Here we go. First I will start with the AGE of Red Dragon
The awesome case
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_151557_1597413209_55031.jpg?2231
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_151611_1597413264_59268.jpg?3306

[MikeDuke]

Now some others of the AGE
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_151839_1597413380_17782.jpg?7919
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_151753_1597413318_16499.jpg?9893
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/20200813_151912_1597413432_98655.jpg

[MikeDuke]

Just a few more of the AGE
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_152044_1597416176_52941.jpg?1402
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_152037_1597416074_49295.jpg?7019
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_152228_1597416274_68767.jpg?9442

[MikeDuke]

Now the limited
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_150345_1597416429_51882.jpg?223
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_150328_1597416357_10043.jpg?968
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_150413_1597412900_51465.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_150505_1597416653_96350.jpg?5653

[MikeDuke]

And just a few of the pics
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_150810_1597413059_89397.jpg?7030
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200813_150711_1597416560_73358.jpg?8125
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/20200813_150844_1_1597413141_38647.jpg

[MikeDuke]

That's it. Again, this is fantastic production. I can't wait to get to this one. Way to go Paul.
P.S I have a surprise coming on Mon :).

[Garrell]

Very nice

[MikeDuke]

Very nice
Thanks Garrell. It's hard to pick a favorite Suntup book. They all have different styles. But this is one of the best IMHO.

[Brian861]

Congrats, Mike!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Brian.

[CyberGhostface]

I really love the wraparound art for the gift edition.

[Stockerlone]

Supersupersuperbeautiful !!!
BIG BIG CONGRATS Mike !!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Frank and Philip. Yea, the wrap around is cool. Like the RB (which I don't have) and the Misery, AND the IAL AGE books. But this book is fantastic. I really hate to pick favorites because they are all
wonderful and unique. So I won't. HA.

[DoctorZaius]

Sweet Dragon book. Thanks for sharing some of the interiors.

[MikeDuke]

Sweet Dragon book. Thanks for sharing some of the interiors.
Thank you. The art is something special. And thanks for stopping by.

[MikeDuke]

Got my Fallen Angel set from CP. A quick overview and I like it very much. I am looking forward to getting a few more CP books.

[MikeDuke]

Since this is my thread, I figured I can do what I want. I posted these in the Suntup thread but this way you get to see the MAN behind MikeDuke
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php30ZUDqAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phphd4owiAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpUKqmq6AM.jpg
Yep, that's the handsome Devil behind the keyboard.

[Brian861]

Hands off the Suntups, Mr.! No touching!

[MikeDuke]

Hands off the Suntups, Mr.! No touching!
I asked Paul and he gave me special permission.

[becca69]

Looking good Mike!

[MikeDuke]

Looking good Mike!
You are too kind Becca.

[St. Troy]

The cloth on the numbered Red Dragon is insane (so many Suntup productions make me want to touch them; he really maximizes the physical aspect of this).

[Randall Flagg]

We have a twin for Brice.

[Garrell]

Niccccccce!!!!!!!

[MikeDuke]

Jerome, well everybody has a twin somewhere, or so they say.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Garrell.

[MikeDuke]

The cloth on the numbered Red Dragon is insane (so many Suntup productions make me want to touch them; he really maximizes the physical aspect of this).
Yea, as I said before, the cloth is just so freaking cool. I really hope Paul and Becca consider doing more books in this way.

[Brian861]

We have a twin for Brice.

It's The Outsider :evil:

[MikeDuke]

We have a twin for Brice.

It's The Outsider :evil:
I have never seen Brice, but the question is, who is real and who is not. I say I am real so there.:tongue1:

[Br!an]

We have a twin for Brice.

It's The Outsider :evil:
I have never seen Brice, but the question is, who is real and who is not. I say I am real so there.:tongue1:

He looks similar to you, just more hair.

Edit to add pictures...

I found a pic with less hair, very similar to yours. He later grew a full beard and let his hair grow.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/brice.jpg

[MikeDuke]

Yea, I can sort of see it. I once had much longer hair and a full beard. Then I think it would be pretty close.

[Ben Eads]

Wow! Excellent stuff. Especially the Suntup editions!

[MikeDuke]

Hey, Thanks Ben. I appreciate the nice words. Yea, the Suntup books are great. I have some more picks to post tomorrow.

[Ben Eads]

Hey, Thanks Ben. I appreciate the nice words. Yea, the Suntup books are great. I have some more picks to post tomorrow.

You're welcome. =)

[MikeDuke]

OK. Here are some pics. First the Falling Angel set.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpJANslLPM.jpg?4275
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpF5dfqdPM.jpg?1373

[MikeDuke]

Next is Falling Angel.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpZ1BW7QPM.jpg?6624
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpXjLNV9PM.jpg?9712
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpTJt2UwPM.jpg?415
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpp3SyS2PM.jpg?4113

[MikeDuke]

Next is Angel's Inferno
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpnxWxuWPM.jpg?2104
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpavEzmUPM.jpg?1686
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php29jvDLPM.jpg?4293
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpru3AWwPM.jpg?9806

[MikeDuke]

Not a bad a bad looking set. I am glad I was able to get one.

[MikeDuke]

Next the F451 AGE
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpPYa2UdPM.jpg?6012
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpAg236FPM.jpg?5042
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpEFUTm0PM.jpg?7434

[MikeDuke]

Some more
That cover. Oh Man is it great.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpKMuT75PM.jpg?4490
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php8i3hpfPM.jpg?2309

[MikeDuke]

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[MikeDuke]

Artwork is the same as the numbered so I did not take it again.
So that's it. Everything is up to date.

[MikeDuke]

I took Misery off my want list because I will never be able to afford it. So why remind myself of it too much.

[Stockerlone]

S U P E R N I C E !!!

[MikeDuke]

S U P E R N I C E !!!
Thanks Frank. They are both great editions.

[Brian861]

I took Misery off my want list because I will never be able to afford it. So why remind myself of it too much.

Nice adds and never say never, Mike. The right opportunity could come along.

[MikeDuke]

Brian. Trust me, it's a never. I know never when I see it, and it's right in front of me. This will not drop in price to an area where I can get it.
I will stop here because if I go on, I just know I will say something stupid. Or just sound like a whiny person. But thanks for stopping by Brian.

[Brian861]

Brian. Trust me, it's a never. I know never when I see it, and it's right in front of me. This will not drop in price to an area where I can get it.
I will stop here because if I go on, I just know I will say something stupid. Or just sound like a whiny person. But thanks for stopping by Brian.

Layaway, man! Layaway. It's how all we poor kids get the goods :)

[MikeDuke]

Brian, there are things about my life that I have not shared because I feel I would ribbed for them. The reason why I can't do that big of a lay-a-way is one of them. I will just never get one.
I was stupid from the start and now it's too late.

[Ben Eads]

Wow! Those are beautiful! Congrats!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Ben. All 4 books are very happy to be in their new home. Trust me. I can tell.

[Brian861]

Brian, there are things about my life that I have not shared because I feel I would ribbed for them. The reason why I can't do that big of a lay-a-way is one of them. I will just never get one.
I was stupid from the start and now it's too late.

No ribbing here, buddy and you don't owe anyone an explanation.

[MikeDuke]

I know you were not ribbing me, but if I made the reason public, it would go on forever. Anyway, thanks again for stopping in Brian. I bought a new bookcase, to re-organize some stuff. I don't know how much more I will be buying besides Suntup and the occasional CP book.
Hopefully more, but I don't know. Maybe I am wrong and some good things will come my way. Again, I appreciate you and everyone else who stops in to see my collection.

[Brian861]

I know you were not ribbing me, but if I made the reason public, it would go on forever. Anyway, thanks again for stopping in Brian. I bought a new bookcase, to re-organize some stuff. I don't know how much more I will be buying besides Suntup and the occasional CP book.
Hopefully more, but I don't know. Maybe I am wrong and some good things will come my way. Again, I appreciate you and everyone else who stops in to see my collection.

Most welcome. Looking forward to seeing the new setup.

[Ben Eads]

Thanks Ben. All 4 books are very happy to be in their new home. Trust me. I can tell.

You're welcome. =)

[MikeDuke]

Just did a deal with Ralph to get something that I think is extra special. It will probably be a few days but I think it will be worth the wait.

[MikeDuke]

So I just got my package from Ralph. I ended up getting a NON-LIB first ed Night Shift. Man am I happy to have this one. I know that there may not be many of them out there.
If anybody wants to see, let me know and I will take pics. Plus, he also through in a paperback first ed of the CK. So not a bad Sat. And the Suntup book.

[Hunchback Jack]

PICS, Mike! We definitely want to see the new arrival!

[MikeDuke]

OK.
Some pics. First CK
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[MikeDuke]

Now, my true first ed non-lib Night Shift.
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[MikeDuke]

Look Ma, no glue
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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200919_164145_1600559070_58145.jpg?3140
If someone wants a pic of the back cover, let me know. I for got to take that one.

[Brian861]

Awesome get, Mike!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Brian. One more elusive one to try and find and the I at least have the Fab 5 in some shape or form.

[Brian861]

Thanks Brian. One more elusive one to try and find and the I at least have the Fab 5 in some shape or form.

Good for you, buddy. Not much in the hunt for them these days. Too much other stuff out there.

[MikeDuke]

I agree. There is a lot of stuff out there and I am having to try and be disciplined. Notice I said try.

[Garrell]

Very clean copy, jealous:)

[MikeDuke]

Very clean copy, jealous:)
Thanks Garrell. I am very happy to have this.

[Ben Eads]

Awesome adds!

[MikeDuke]

Awesome adds!
Thanks Ben. It's getting tough now with so many possible things I would love to get.
I appreciate you stopping by.

[webstar1000]

Just stopping by Mike:) cheers man

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Kris. I appreciate that.

[Stockerlone]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[MikeDuke]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
Thanks Frank. I appreciate your enthusiasm.

[Ben Eads]

Awesome adds!
Thanks Ben. It's getting tough now with so many possible things I would love to get.
I appreciate you stopping by.

It's my pleasure!

[MikeDuke]

Just thought I would update my pictures here.
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[MikeDuke]

Some more
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[MikeDuke]

And some more
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[MikeDuke]

And still more
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[jhanic]

Mike, your collection has REALLY grown! Congratulations!

John

[MikeDuke]

Thanks John. Yea, it has come a long way from where I started. I still have some space here for more books plus that really tall one in post 1677 is really two stacked on each other. And I have
one more of those completely empty in another room. But improved overtime.

[Brian861]

Nice setup, Mike and some great stuff there!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Brian. I am slowly filling more shelves. At least I have more space now.

[zelig]

Mike I’m a little concerned about those empty shelves under the Suntup books. I’m sorry to have been slacking. I need to pick up the pace so we can get those shelves filled up!

[MikeDuke]

Mike I’m a little concerned about those empty shelves under the Suntup books. I’m sorry to have been slacking. I need to pick up the pace so we can get those shelves filled up!
Paul. Those two are for you. I keep on looking on looking at the status page. And it's sad. No update since the 18th. A lot of blue and red in the status section. Plus we are ordering more? Somebody needs put that publisher in his place :) .
J\K. You are doing great Paul.

[Br!an]

Mike I’m a little concerned about those empty shelves under the Suntup books. I’m sorry to have been slacking. I need to pick up the pace so we can get those shelves filled up!
Paul. I keep on looking on looking at the status page. And it's sad. No update since the 18th. A lot of blue and red in the status section. Plus we are ordering more?
Somebody needs put that publisher in his place :).

He's keeping that space open in anticipation.

Mike added while I was typing...J/K you are doing great, but those two shelves are for you.

See, anticipation.

[jeffingoff]

So much awesomeness on those shelves! Thanks for giving us a look.


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[MikeDuke]

So much awesomeness on those shelves! Thanks for giving us a look.


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Thanks Jeff. Yea, I keep plugging along.

[Garrell]

Very nice stuff, love the setup

[MikeDuke]

Very nice stuff, love the setup
Thanks Garrell. At least I have a little more space now.

[MikeDuke]

Suntup update yesterday. See, I like that. Hopefully some are really close to being done.

[Brian861]

Mike I’m a little concerned about those empty shelves under the Suntup books. I’m sorry to have been slacking. I need to pick up the pace so we can get those shelves filled up!
Paul. Those two are for you. I keep on looking on looking at the status page. And it's sad. No update since the 18th. A lot of blue and red in the status section. Plus we are ordering more? Somebody needs put that publisher in his place :) .
J\K. You are doing great Paul.

One will be filled by the end of 2021 :)

[MikeDuke]

That's cool Brian. I can wait.

[MikeDuke]

I present to you, The Auctioneer.
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[MikeDuke]

Just a few more
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[MikeDuke]

And one example of the art
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That's it. I really like this version. Stellar like all the rest

[Brian861]

Make sure you moooove a book or two to make room for it :)

[MikeDuke]

Make sure you moooove a book or two to make room for it :)
Already re-arranging so I can put the Wells books together.

[Stockerlone]

BEAUTIFUL BOOK, big congrats Mike !!!

[Hunchback Jack]

Very nice, Mike. The texture on the front cover is incredible. Congrats!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks guy's. Yea, I do like the feel of the book also.

[CyberGhostface]

The edition of the ‘The Auctioneer’ looks really nice. I’m going to try reading it on my kindle soon.

[MikeDuke]

The edition of the ‘The Auctioneer’ looks really nice. I’m going to try reading it on my kindle soon.
It really is. I can't wait to see the future of books to come.

[MikeDuke]

Got my Invisable Man and WoTW yesterday. Pics to follow.

[MikeDuke]

First The Invisible Man
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[MikeDuke]

A few more
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[MikeDuke]

And now some of the artwork
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[MikeDuke]

And now War of the Worlds
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[MikeDuke]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpaUrsSGAM.jpg
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[MikeDuke]

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[MikeDuke]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpUMFyAzAM.jpg

[MikeDuke]

That's all she wrote, for now :biggrin:.

[Br!an]

Nice! Mine should be here tomorrow.

[MikeDuke]

Awesome!. Thanks Brian. They all look good next to each other. I may have more items waiting in the wings. We shall see.

[Stockerlone]

BEAUTIFUL + Supernice new stuff, big congrats Mike !!!

[MikeDuke]

BEAUTIFUL + Supernice new stuff, big congrats Mike !!!
Thanks Frank. Something else nice should be on it's way soon.

[St. Troy]

I love how the Wells volumes look like they would be at home in an old library.

[MikeDuke]

I love how the Wells volumes look like they would be at home in an old library.
I agree. The style is really cool. And if we get Island of Dr. Moreau it will look even cooler.

[MikeDuke]

Something very nice should be arriving tomorrow. Something I waited a very long time for :excited::biggrin::lovely:.

[MikeDuke]

Well, I got a biggie, at least for me. A 2nd state Salems' from Ralph. I think I am almost dome a complete set of first ed. I am pretty excited.
Pics later.

[The Library Policeman]

Congratulations, Mike that’s awesome :thumbsup:

[MikeDuke]

Congratulations, Mike that’s awesome :thumbsup:
Thanks a lot Alan. If I can, I will try and put some up pics tomorrow. No promises though :biggrin:.

[Garrell]

Excited to see the SL

[MikeDuke]

Excited to see the SL
Garrel, the S\L are on page 60. This is the second state from Ralph.
Here are some pics
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[MikeDuke]

The Clip
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and the Cody mistake
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[MikeDuke]

And last, just the CP
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[MikeDuke]

So yea, I am pretty pumped to have this.

[vincent]

Looks great, congrats!!

[Garrell]

I meant "SL"=Salem's Lot :) Looks awesome, always my favorite King book!!!!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks a lot Vincent. I think I do need a few more things but I am getting closer to a complete set.

[Br!an]

That one is a winner, Mike!

[MikeDuke]

I meant "SL"=Salem's Lot :) Looks awesome, always my favorite King book!!!!
No worries. I knew what you meant. How scary is that though :biggrin:.

[MikeDuke]

That one is a winner, Mike!
Thanks Brian. It is a solid one IMHO. And like I said, brings me a little closer to my goal.

[Brian861]

Nice grab, Mike!

[MikeDuke]

Nice grab, Mike!
Thanks Brian. having the fab 5 is pretty neat now (of course minus the Salems mistake with the 8.95 and Cody). Never get that one.
But I am a happy camper.

[Brian861]

Nice grab, Mike!
Thanks Brian. having the fab 5 is pretty neat now (of course minus the Salems mistake with the 8.95 and Cody). Never get that one.
But I am a happy camper.

Never say never. You might win the lottery :)

[MikeDuke]

I guess. But I would have to start playing first :tongue1:.

[Brian861]

I guess. But I would have to start playing first :tongue1:.

Can't win if you don't play, man.

[MikeDuke]

I know I know.

[Garrell]

Can't lose if you don't play...

[webstar1000]

That salems though... wow

[MikeDuke]

I know. Maybe I will start playing. We shall see. But I am very happy with my collection as is, some people have more, some may have less. But we all love them equally.
That's what makes collecting so cool. Am I jealous of some people, sure. But for all I know, some people may be jealous of me. What I am going to do, is just
keep plugging along. Thanks for stopping by guys.

[MikeDuke]

That salems though... wow
Thanks Kris. I was hoping you would stop by. Do you think it's a good one? Even with the minor scratches? They don't
bother me. It has taken me a long time to get this book. I have others on the list now that I can work on. I just wish I
could go a little higher but I will get what I can get.
Thanks again.

[webstar1000]

That salems though... wow
Thanks Kris. I was hoping you would stop by. Do you think it's a good one? Even with the minor scratches? They don't
bother me. It has taken me a long time to get this book. I have others on the list now that I can work on. I just wish I
could go a little higher but I will get what I can get.
Thanks again.

I do. I think you have a VERY good one. I would need many more pics to be sure.. but it looks up there. A spot of fade... minor chipping BUT she is bouncing off the near fine level... 100% a VG+++++++++++++

[MikeDuke]

That salems though... wow
Thanks Kris. I was hoping you would stop by. Do you think it's a good one? Even with the minor scratches? They don't
bother me. It has taken me a long time to get this book. I have others on the list now that I can work on. I just wish I
could go a little higher but I will get what I can get.
Thanks again.

I do. I think you have a VERY good one. I would need many more pics to be sure.. but it looks up there. A spot of fade... minor chipping BUT she is bouncing off the near fine level... 100% a VG+++++++++++++
I can live with that. Thanks Kris.

[MikeDuke]

So since this my thread and I share my love with King , I can say what I want. I am now officially giving up on Misery. It's like those movies, where you see someone running down a hall to a destination but as the person is running the destination also keeps moving further away so you never gain any ground to get close to it. That's me. I was such a fool. I had a chance but that's when I thought spending over $800 for a book was a lot. There were still EOTD portfolios left and that's when I learned that I would need one of those in order to get Misery. I thought that was a lot of money back then. For some, it is a lot of money and still is. But I could have done it. But then the day came and I think missed getting the book by 2 sec during the time it went live on that Sat. So I missed my chance. Now, at the price it is at, and it doesn't seem to be stopping, it will never happen. I even missed a chance to get one at $3,000 because that was pushing my limit and there was no way I thought it would go higher.

And if anybody here knows anything about me they know two things. I hate the word never and I don't give up. Well this is the point where those things come true. I messed up and now I am where I am. So, I will have to try and get everything else I can from now on. I just had to let that out. . So now I am just going to get everything I can. Hopefully my SWTWC will show up next week and that is why I am never missing another Suntup book ever. Anyway now that's out of my system I can move on. If you took this as a rant against anything but myself, then you need to re-read t. Because that's what it is. Paul and Becca have been nothing but nice and gracious to me and I am glad I at least got in when I did. So that's it.

Have a great weekend everybody. I am not going to let the lack of one book define my collection.

[Brian861]

Mike, it basically boils down to how badly you want/need the book in your collection. I never thought I'd own a lettered Suntup Horns but I sold off what I needed to in order to obtain it. Just all depends if you can let go of other things to get your there. Quality over quantity is best a times.

[MikeDuke]

I got you Brian. But I love all the books I have now. I mean I going to sell my Green Mile S\L remarqued + My IT or plus my Stand? No way. I worked too hard and
waited to long to get them and I love having them in my collection. I am not willing (able) to let one thing go just to get something else. It just the way I am built.
For better or for worse. I mean if I were to do what you are suggesting I would have to sell my Stand S\L, Green Mile S\L and Salems' S\L.
or a combination of at least 2 S\L and some of the really rare first ed I have flat signed. I just can't do it. I mean, I guess I become too attached (plus other reasons)
which I can't get into now. So that will be the one that got away and I will live with it. But I am glad you were able to part with what you had to in order
to get the lettered Horns.
P.S What I would sell is my Sleeping Beauties with matching portfolio S\L , Skeleton Crew S\Land The Shining S\Lin order to get it. But that would be no where near what I would need to get it. I would have to add cash to that deal. A lot of it because those books would not bring close to what Misery is now. I would even put The Black House S\L and Desperation S\L into the mix but that still would not be enough. So it will never happen. That would really bring my sig count as well. But it's all in theory because it would never happen.

[Brian861]

I got you Brian. But I love all the books I have now. I mean I going to sell my Green Mile S\L remarqued + My IT or plus my Stand? No way. I worked too hard and
waited to long to get them and I love having them in my collection. I am not willing (able) to let one thing go just to get something else. It just the way I am built.
For better or for worse. I mean if I were to do what you are suggesting I would have to sell my Stand S\L, Green Mile S\L and Salems' S\L.
or a combination of at least 2 S\L and some of the really rare first ed I have flat signed. I just can't do it. I mean, I guess I become too attached (plus other reasons)
which I can't get into now. So that will be the one that got away and I will live with it. But I am glad you were able to part with what you had to in order
to get the lettered Horns.

I commend your loyalty to your collection. Anything in my is up for grabs if I'm chasing a personal white whale. With the exception of my lettered Horns, red numbered Horns, and another item that is on the horizon. Not being a completist allows for that though.

[MikeDuke]

Plus, I don't sell on line so that makes it harder. But you do have me thinking Brian. I hope you can get your other item. Maybe I will talk to Ralph about this and see what he thinks. Or someone else. Who knows.

[Brian861]

Plus, I don't sell on line so that makes it harder. But you do have me thinking Brian. I hope you can get your other item. Maybe I will talk to Ralph about this and see what he thinks. Or someone else. Who knows.

Don't do anything you'll regret, my friend. That will take any pleasure away from your find. You do you. The deal is already done on my other item so I'm good to go there. Probably wouldn't mean a hill of beans to most but it means a lot to me. And that's all that matters to any of us at the end of the day. Ralph is great people and would never steer you wrong.

[MikeDuke]

I know Ralph is great. He is the one who told me that Misery is racing away from me. I will probably end up doing nothing. Too much work to do it any other way.
Thanks for stopping by Brian. I appreciate the talk.