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Brian861
12-05-2020, 11:56 AM
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.

Most welcome.

webstar1000
12-07-2020, 04:29 AM
STILL LOOKING FOR A S/L MISERY:)

MikeDuke
12-07-2020, 06:28 AM
STILL LOOKING FOR A S/L MISERY:)
Yes, but I can't afford it at $7,000 $8,000 or heaven forbid $9,000. Even $4,000 or $5,000 would be harder. But $4,000 or lower would be easier. So I can look all I want. I just won't happen. I fooled myself into thinking I was a big timer but I am not. The most I ever spent on a book was for Ralph's Green Mile and while I won't say the price, I will say that it was well below $4,000. TBH, in the $2,000 range is what I could really do but I now that will NEVER happen. Plus, I could not do this at once. It would have to be a payment plan which I am sure most people would be adverse to for a book like this.
So that's that.

webstar1000
12-07-2020, 07:19 AM
STILL LOOKING FOR A S/L MISERY:)
Yes, but I can't afford it at $7,000 $8,000 or heaven forbid $9,000. Even $4,000 or $5,000 would be harder. But $4,000 or lower would be easier. So I can look all I want. I just won't happen. I fooled myself into thinking I was a big timer but I am not. The most I ever spent on a book was for Ralph's Green Mile and while I won't say the price, I will say that it was well below $4,000. TBH, in the $2,000 range is what I could really do but I now that will NEVER happen. Plus, I could not do this at once. It would have to be a payment plan which I am sure most people would be adverse to for a book like this.
So that's that.

YOU CANNOT GIVE UP. My advice brother... keep on going! Its your holy grail!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MikeDuke
12-07-2020, 07:36 AM
We shall se Kris. We shall see. But the light is really dim now. I was so stupid because back when this came out, I was really just starting to try and get a nice collection and I thought $900+ (EOTD+Misery) was
a lot back then. Of course now I have spent more than that on books but the Misery isn't even a Holy Grail any more. It's made of un-obtainum. I just can't do it Kris. It's a mistake that I made and will
just have to live with it.

St. Troy
12-08-2020, 07:15 PM
Sometimes I give up on things, but only temporarily - I just set the concern aside, knowing that circumstances (like specialty book markets and personal budgets) may, and likely will, eventually change in ways I can’t foresee. I’m not saying we’re all gonna one day get everything we want - but like a book, you can put the worry on the shelf for now and return to it later. Who knows what the future holds...

MikeDuke
12-09-2020, 06:40 AM
I like the upbeat vibe in my thread. But I have circumstances beyond financial that prevent me from getting books that expensive. If someone doesn't care, and wants to take a bath and sell me one for $2,700, I am your guy.
But I really don't see it happening at todays prices.

MikeDuke
12-12-2020, 09:09 AM
You know what's better than one email shipping notice? TWO. Just received the shipping notice for the Suntup poetry book AND I received the shipping notice for SWTWC yesterday.
Who knows, maybe next week will be a very good week indeed :thumbsup::excited:.

MikeDuke
12-14-2020, 09:58 AM
Just got notified that I was able to get a book from John's collection. This makes me so happy. When I get it you will know. But I will say it's not a mega book. I do hope to get more
though.

Brian861
12-14-2020, 10:02 AM
Un-obtainum. Gonna steal that one lol.

MikeDuke
12-14-2020, 10:05 AM
Un-obtainum. Gonna steal that one lol.
No. It's not an Un-Obtainum book by price. But his books certainly go fast.

MikeDuke
12-15-2020, 01:17 PM
Both my Suntup poetry book and my CP SWTWC are expected on the 21st. How cool would that be if they both arrived on the same day. But I expect them to be different.
I am just happy that they are both coming soon. Plus John's book. Could be a nice week next week.

MikeDuke
12-18-2020, 12:44 PM
Wow. Now my book that I got from David from John's collection is expected on Mon as well. Boy, If I get everything I am supposed to get next week, it will be epic.
OK so let me break this down
CP SWTWC the 21st
Suntup TWDE 21st
John's book from Betts 21st
Suntup Biblio the 24th
And after Christmas I have another one from Ralph that I paying over time.
OH MY. If it unfolds like that, it would be insane.
And I have that other one from John's collection that I
am paying over time. Man what a year for me.

MikeDuke
12-23-2020, 08:25 AM
So I got SWTWC from CP. Wow. It's a very impressive book. It's a beast. Big tall and heavy. It has a two part case like Horns from Suntup has. The artwork is awesome. The extras in the back are really cool. I can't wait to take a closer look at it. But I am very glad I got it. Pics, if anybody is interested a bit later. But boy is this a keeper.

MikeDuke
12-28-2020, 04:46 PM
So this is what I ended up with this year
King and non King
S\L Green Mile
S\L Salems' Lot
BOBD Flat signed
If It Bleeds Flat Signed
Colorado Kid paper back first
Night Shift first ed
Salems 2nd state
CP Falling Angel
CP SWTWC
Suntup-Brother
Suntup-The Time Machine Numbered
Suntup IAL AE
Suntup numbered IAL Numbered
Suntup F451 AE
Suntup numbered F451 Numbered
Suntup The Lottery Numbered
Suntup Red Dragon AE
Suntup Red Dragon Numbered
Suntup The Auctioneer Numbered
Suntup The Invisible Man
Suntup War of The Worlds
Barker-Thief of Always S\L
Barker flat signed first ed The Inhuman Condition
Plus I have a few trying to make there way to me in the mail.
I know it's not all King, but this is what I was able to do this year.

Brian861
12-28-2020, 04:57 PM
Helluva haul, Mike! Congrats!

MikeDuke
12-28-2020, 05:14 PM
Thanks Brian. Like I said I have a few items from the John H. collection that I got. One is on it's way and one I am doing a lay-a-way and I just sent off
a the second check to Ralph for something. Plus I still have the two Suntup books coming my way. So I am pleased. Let's see what 2021 holds.

MikeDuke
12-29-2020, 11:33 AM
Here are my pics of CP SWTWC. I went a little crazy but oh well. Here they are
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php7Krf3nAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php93qVVXAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpTcrpi0AM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpfSGjxZAM.jpg

MikeDuke
12-29-2020, 11:37 AM
Some more
Man this is a big boy
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpoAdVk8AM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpyudV8OAM.jpg
The end papers
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpGCmhO3AM.jpg

MikeDuke
12-29-2020, 11:40 AM
Now some of the interior pics and extra pics
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php1ZIitfAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpn8lQVKAM.jpg

MikeDuke
12-29-2020, 11:43 AM
More pics
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpJW8sUDAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpdP7INhAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpgnhaIdAM.jpg

MikeDuke
12-29-2020, 11:46 AM
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpfZUbq4AM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpWNkpXsAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php7P5PQiAM.jpg

MikeDuke
12-29-2020, 11:49 AM
And the sig page
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpjIK3dEAM_1_.jpg

That's it. As you can see this is a spectacular edition. One CP "higher end" books. I am very happy I got this ed. I think it's fantastic.
I can't wait to get more.

becca69
12-29-2020, 12:24 PM
Nice Mike. Not sure if you noticed but there is a plastic protective film on the spine illustration that you can peel off. Also have you checked out the 3D images with the glasses provided? They are pretty cool when you get the hang of looking at them... it's the images where there are two side-by-side.

Br!an
12-29-2020, 02:19 PM
That's impressive, Mike.

Garrell
12-29-2020, 03:29 PM
Very nice production

MikeDuke
12-30-2020, 07:24 AM
When you see it in person Brian, it is really stunning. I guess I should have been ready for the size of the book and case because of Salems' Lot but it still caught me of guard.
When you see it next to a "regular" book the difference is insanse.
Thanks Garrell. Glad I took the leap with this one. I have a feeling The Power of Darkness, which I am on the list for but doesn't come out until 2022, will be similar.

Stockerlone
12-31-2020, 12:04 AM
BIG congrats Mike !!!
SWTWK looks great, think i have to buy it for my RB collection.

MikeDuke
12-31-2020, 08:31 AM
BIG congrats Mike !!!
SWTWK looks great, think i have to buy it for my RB collection.
Thanks a lot. Yes, if you are a RB fan, this book should find a place in your collection. Although I have never read any RB, I am looking forward to reading this very much. Let me just add that the amount of extra's are equally impressive.

Ben Eads
01-03-2021, 03:09 PM
Lovely additions!

MikeDuke
01-03-2021, 08:35 PM
Thanks Ben. It really is a cool ed. I got Biblio today, although I am not smart enough how to figure out how to read that extra magazine with the blank pages. Maybe one day I will figure it out. Plus I have other items on the way and will start paying for something else soon. So I am excited. Pics soon.

Ben Eads
01-03-2021, 08:38 PM
Thanks Ben. It really is a cool ed. I got Biblio today, although I am not smart enough how to figure out how to read that extra magazine with the blank pages. Maybe one day I will figure it out. Plus I have other items on the way and will start paying for something else soon. So I am excited. Pics soon.

You're welcome. =)

Awesome! I have a few books coming my way soon, too. I'm really excited about Lividian Publication's 20th Century Ghosts.

MikeDuke
01-06-2021, 08:11 AM
Pics of my Biblio
The case is brown so I did not take a front or back of it. Just the spine
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpYuWmkKAM.jpg

MikeDuke
01-06-2021, 08:12 AM
This is the book with DJ on
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpBqThkcAM.jpg
and with it off
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpLCs8rfAM.jpg

MikeDuke
01-06-2021, 08:14 AM
Here is the front and back cover of the paper back book. The pages are blank as to add to the mystery
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/php2m0pgvAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpZovCZSAM.jpg

MikeDuke
01-06-2021, 08:18 AM
And finally, the wonderful art in the book
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpJsJnNFAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpxq2SqdAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpX3TCyRAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpqDtb9NAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php912RLiAM.jpg

That's it. I like the presentation of the ed a lot. Can't wait to see what the others are like.

Stockerlone
01-07-2021, 12:53 AM
:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

MikeDuke
01-07-2021, 06:14 AM
:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
Thanks Frank. I am very excited about today. But I don't know if I getting the numbered or numbered and AE. I mean, I might be able too, but there are other non-Suntup books
on my list as well. We shall. see. But thanks for stopping by.

MikeDuke
01-07-2021, 08:25 AM
Got something very special today. I received my BOBD proof, with letter, that was part of the John H. collection. It looks great and I am very happy to have it in my collection. I have another one that I will be paying off over time and I think people will really like that one. At least, I hope they do. But since I am paying over time I won't have it right away. I hope I can at least one or two more items from the collection that David is listing. But we shall see. Pics of BOBD later.

Garrell
01-07-2021, 09:18 AM
That Biblio is beautiful. Sadly, I sold mine before release.

MikeDuke
01-07-2021, 10:35 AM
I guess you did it so you could get something else though.

Garrell
01-07-2021, 10:38 AM
Nah, I had no idea that it would be so spectacular. Shame on me.

MikeDuke
01-07-2021, 10:43 AM
That's too bad. If you are not on it, I hope you can on the numbered train.

Garrell
01-07-2021, 11:40 AM
I am again, staying this time

MikeDuke
01-07-2021, 12:15 PM
Sweet :thumbsup:.

MikeDuke
01-08-2021, 10:14 AM
Here is my first purchase from David that was from the John H. Collection
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpxlAWzhAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpLZuplDAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpvo0u30AM.jpg

Brian861
01-08-2021, 12:34 PM
Nice grab!

Garrell
01-08-2021, 01:30 PM
Very nice!!!!!

MikeDuke
01-08-2021, 02:03 PM
Thanks Guys. I know I keep on saying it, but I think people will really like what I paying off now.

MikeDuke
01-11-2021, 07:31 AM
From this site, it seems that the BOBD proof I got is somewhat rare. That's neat. I did not know that.

Cuppa
01-11-2021, 07:53 AM
Nice proof (and collection) 👍

MikeDuke
01-11-2021, 08:02 AM
Nice proof (and collection) 👍
Thank you for stopping by :).

MikeDuke
01-11-2021, 08:11 AM
Received my Suntup World Doesn't End. But the case is quite snug so I will try and get it out later.
EDIT: Got it out but I think, for me the case was really tight.

MikeDuke
01-13-2021, 11:06 AM
Here are some pics of The World Doesn't End
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpQMVVyzAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpJJeVwCAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpV54mJhAM.jpg

MikeDuke
01-13-2021, 11:09 AM
And some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpMytfKdAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php5q01IZAM.jpg?361
That's it. It's a nice production. Glad I am am able to keep getting these wonderful book.

Garrell
01-13-2021, 09:39 PM
Got that one also and was pleased with it. Congrats.

MikeDuke
01-14-2021, 06:37 AM
Thanks Garrell. Now waiting on the AG of LTROI AE to ship. Plus, I have something special from John's collection that I am going to finish paying for.
Plus I have an item from Ralph, that if you believe the post office, that will be arriving on Sat.

kingfan2323
01-14-2021, 07:50 PM
Congrats, Sir!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Stockerlone
01-15-2021, 12:51 AM
Supernice, BIG CONGRATS Mike !!!

MikeDuke
01-15-2021, 06:02 AM
Thanks everyone. Since it is so hard for me to get it out of the case, I wrapped a ribbon around the book so I could just pull on
that. Makes it much easier.

MikeDuke
01-15-2021, 01:47 PM
Well, I missed out on my wants for this segment of John's collection. Maybe I will get lucky with the next round.

MikeDuke
01-18-2021, 11:52 AM
Just got two more proofs. As I said in the main thread for John's collection, I don't know if they are coveted, but I am happy to add two more
to my collection. Hopefully I can still add some more.

MikeDuke
01-18-2021, 12:16 PM
Plus I just got my S\L re-Marqued numbered FDNS from Ralph. Pics when I can.

MikeDuke
01-22-2021, 01:01 PM
OK,
Got this from Ralph a little while ago
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpOpyhu6PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpqV7MCGPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpo8wKzyPM.jpg

MikeDuke
01-22-2021, 01:03 PM
Just a few more
The Re-Marque
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpSUsnJ4PM.jpg?1560
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpjJ1NC6PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php2Ra5vIPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpslIWNAPM.jpg
I like this production very much.

MikeDuke
01-22-2021, 01:34 PM
And now, Suntup LTROI AE
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpBdgImXPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpOmMQYQPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpFPiJV3PM.jpg?7550

MikeDuke
01-22-2021, 01:36 PM
A few more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpgWXWYtPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpghlTKhPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpGyAow0PM.jpg

MikeDuke
01-22-2021, 01:39 PM
Just a few more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpmVzVCCPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpLPBQUFPM.jpg
That is it. Pretty Damn good for an AE

becca69
01-22-2021, 02:41 PM
Some cool new items!

MikeDuke
01-22-2021, 04:30 PM
Thanks Becca. I am looking forward to the other stuff I ordered from John's collection and of course from Suntup :excited:. I have one item from John's collection that Ralph helped me buy that he will be mailing out
on Mon. And then I have some stuff that I got directly from David that hopefully he will be sending out soon.

Brian861
01-22-2021, 05:43 PM
Nice adds!

MikeDuke
01-23-2021, 06:59 AM
Thanks Brian. I do like that re-Marque.

Stockerlone
01-23-2021, 09:31 AM
Impressive new stuff, big congrats Mike !!!
Happy to see another great rat-remarque S/L FDNS.

MikeDuke
01-23-2021, 01:02 PM
Thanks Frank. Yea, it's really well done.

Garrell
01-24-2021, 03:06 PM
Congrats. Really nice FDNS and sweet remarque. The Suntup is nice as always...reminds me...I need to get off the couch and Brodart my own LTROI :crow burp:

MikeDuke
01-24-2021, 03:26 PM
Thanks Garrell. Yea, it looks really cool.

MikeDuke
01-27-2021, 08:29 AM
So I should get one item tomorrow and the next items on Fri. All from John H's collection.

MikeDuke
01-28-2021, 08:13 AM
OK. I got all my stuff from Jon's collection that I ordered. First is the black FDNS proof. There are only 10 of these made. I think this was also called a gallery proof. Makes me feel kind of good to have it.
The other items were The Regulators Manuscript in comb binding, only 12 made and the Desperation 2nd state Manuscript (blank covers) only 12 made.
Picks when I can but I am happy to have them in my collection.

MikeDuke
01-28-2021, 12:28 PM
Here are my pics of the FDNS black proof from John's collection. Again, only 10 made
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpZOJlXYPM.jpg?5463
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php4sAVkPPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpfTRM0JPM.jpg

MikeDuke
01-28-2021, 12:30 PM
The others are more complicated because they have drawings in them and I have to do the photos.

MikeDuke
02-01-2021, 12:27 PM
OK.
Here is the other stuff I got from the John H collection. They are spiral bound proofs of The Regulators and Desperation. Desperation is in two volumes and the ones I have do not have the title on the front so it's just going to look like a white sheet of paper. But here is Desperation
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpye4SzuAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php4yXvEPAM1.jpg?5290
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpOBoRo6PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php6EdKzWAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php7kvWPOAM.jpg

MikeDuke
02-01-2021, 12:39 PM
And now The Regulators
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpQqET2zAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phppygAtVAM.jpg

MikeDuke
02-01-2021, 12:40 PM
Some pics in this proof
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpQ2zeOiAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpV8Nb5rAM.jpg

MikeDuke
02-01-2021, 12:44 PM
And Finally, it was printed in two different fonts
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpebCNjjPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpCs8lWBAM.jpg
Also, there were scratch outs and little re-writes on some on the pages.
Considering again that there were only 12 of each set made, I feel lucky. But I do wish My Desperation had the title on the cover
instead of a just a blank page.

Garrell
02-01-2021, 01:51 PM
Very nice stuff!! Congrats!!!

MikeDuke
02-01-2021, 01:56 PM
Thanks Garrell. I am proud to have them in my collection.

Brian861
02-01-2021, 05:09 PM
Congrats, Mike!

jon10g
02-02-2021, 04:04 AM
Very nice proof and manuscripts!

MikeDuke
02-02-2021, 06:49 AM
Thanks everyone. I am really happy to have them. Hopefully I can just a few more.

Randall Flagg
02-02-2021, 10:00 AM
And Finally, it was printed in two different fonts

Just like in the book. Since it was a journal, a different font was used.

MikeDuke
02-02-2021, 10:16 AM
And Finally, it was printed in two different fonts

Just like in the book. Since it was a journal, a different font was used.
Oh. Thanks Jerome. I read it so long ago, I forgot about that part. Thanks.

Hunchback Jack
02-02-2021, 12:22 PM
I love those bound proofs, Mike! Congrats!

MikeDuke
02-02-2021, 01:04 PM
I love those bound proofs, Mike! Congrats!
Thanks Peter. I do need to work on two sections of my collection. Signed firsts is one and proofs are the other. There are other items that could use an upgrade though but I keep on chugging along. Giving up on Misery has been a weight lifted off me. I am focusing on other stuff.

But if a miracle happened, I would not shun it :smile_002:.

MikeDuke
02-24-2021, 08:27 AM
Received Seed. Very nice production, as usual.

MikeDuke
02-25-2021, 04:03 PM
Here are some pics of Seed
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phptdf7bsPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpOHzcHhPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpNEe3jpPM.jpg

MikeDuke
02-25-2021, 04:05 PM
Sig page
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpjUO5MpPM.jpg
And now, the really creepy pics
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpkAr9EUPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpyfdNzGPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpFYqr9ePM.jpg

MikeDuke
02-25-2021, 04:06 PM
I like this version a lot. Suntup really has it going on.

Garrell
02-25-2021, 04:09 PM
So amazing....

jon10g
02-26-2021, 12:01 AM
Love the artwork!

Stockerlone
02-26-2021, 01:12 AM
BEAUFITUL !!!

MikeDuke
02-26-2021, 08:35 AM
Thanks everybody. It is a great addition to the Suntup library.

Merlin1958
03-12-2021, 07:58 PM
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Ben Eads
03-14-2021, 05:45 PM
Awesome finds!

MikeDuke
03-15-2021, 05:45 AM
Thanks guys. Really looking forward to this week because it's SUNTUP week :excited:.

MikeDuke
03-26-2021, 11:49 AM
A little late but here is my Suntup gift.
Thanks to the Suntup team for sending this out.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpJbHZMNPM.jpg?4493

ur2ndbiggestfan
03-26-2021, 01:35 PM
It's not for sale so keep it off your yacht.

Ben Eads
03-26-2021, 05:46 PM
A little late but here is my Suntup gift.
Thanks to the Suntup team for sending this out.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpJbHZMNPM.jpg?4493

Wow! Now that is beautiful!

MikeDuke
03-26-2021, 07:04 PM
Thanks guys.
And you're right Steve, It's not for sale. Yacht pppfffftttt, I am just trying to keep my collecting going.
And like I said in the Suntup thread, I love getting the "have you moved email.

MikeDuke
04-26-2021, 12:14 PM
OK. Lot's O pics coming this way. First Starship Troopers
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpAUW9EEPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpsLh5rsPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpuybceAPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpQUFq2TPM.jpg

MikeDuke
04-26-2021, 12:17 PM
Some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpHI85XXPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpebKeHaPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php8fN6eCPM.jpg

MikeDuke
04-26-2021, 12:20 PM
Now Stranger in a Strange land
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpL4HdWPAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php7vt4hJAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpa3PMFRAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpoNPFfZAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpudsalSAM.jpg

MikeDuke
04-26-2021, 12:24 PM
And now the big one, 1984
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phprYRE63PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpIdMPTJPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phprY2Y08PM.jpg

MikeDuke
04-26-2021, 12:28 PM
Some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpozYZw8PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php9Ut38IPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpxhdILJPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpXNzD9KPM.jpg

MikeDuke
04-26-2021, 12:31 PM
...And some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpsTEFDDPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpbPy68jPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phplBYk5MPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpt7cOAvPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpis5heUPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpZbZgkQPM.jpg

MikeDuke
04-26-2021, 12:40 PM
I know that was a lot but that's what I get for not doing each book as I get them. These last three were really great but I think I have to say that 1984 is closest to top that Suntup has put out, IMHO.
The fact that the case is somewhat clear, Big Brother is always watching. The fact that the papers resemble a non-descript office building where everything is the same with no individuality.
And the art in the book, OMG. This might be the best art work I can remember seeing in a Suntup book. I mean it it just so damn fantastic. Like I said, this near the top productions for me so far.
I am so happy that I am aboard the Suntup train.

Plus I have 2 more that I got today
A Stand Complete and Un-Cut first ed and
an Inscribed Needful things first ed. Pics in a bit.

St. Troy
04-26-2021, 01:01 PM
I know that was a lot...

Thanks for posting them (I depend on this to get a great look at them!).

MikeDuke
04-26-2021, 01:12 PM
No problem. There are so many great numbered Suntup books. But if you were on the fence for these, especially 1984, I say go for it.

ur2ndbiggestfan
04-26-2021, 01:36 PM
Looks like that 1984
was knocking on your door
and Starship Troopers too
Was a book meant for you
You let that Stranger in
Now he can be your kin
And now here's another clue
Big Brother's sister's watching you!

MikeDuke
04-26-2021, 02:55 PM
That's really great Steve. I don't know what that other clue is (future book?). But that's OK. Like I said, sometimes I am slow
on the uptake

ur2ndbiggestfan
04-26-2021, 06:38 PM
There is no other clue, I was just thinking about a Beatle's song.

MikeDuke
04-27-2021, 05:27 AM
That's cool. Again, thanks for stopping by.

jon10g
04-27-2021, 05:32 AM
That 1984 looks amazing!

MikeDuke
04-27-2021, 06:38 AM
That 1984 looks amazing!
Yea, again, that's why it's one of my favorites right now. Thanks for stopping in.

MikeDuke
04-28-2021, 11:22 AM
Here are my latest editions. First a first edition of The Stand Un-Cut
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php7EvN4IPM.jpg
The pic does not do the cover justice. It is perfect.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php0c1vd5PM.jpg
And now a signed and inscribed Needful Things inscribed when published
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpFgfADtPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpiZvKisPM.jpg

MikeDuke
04-28-2021, 11:22 AM
That's it.... For now.

Hunchback Jack
04-28-2021, 11:28 AM
Great stuff, Mike! Congratulations!

MikeDuke
04-28-2021, 11:39 AM
Thanks Peter. I can't buy things as quickly as many people here so when I do buy items, I am excited.

Brian861
04-28-2021, 12:23 PM
Great gets!

MikeDuke
04-28-2021, 12:41 PM
Thanks Brian. I have more stuff in waiting so I will be posting some more items when I finish paying them off.

webstar1000
04-28-2021, 01:42 PM
Nice man!

Garrell
04-28-2021, 01:48 PM
Loving that Needful Things.

MikeDuke
04-28-2021, 02:00 PM
Thanks Kris and Garrell. Like I said, I have more stuff, of varying states, waiting in the wings.

Stockerlone
04-29-2021, 01:43 AM
Superbeautiful new books, big congrats Mike !!!

MikeDuke
04-29-2021, 05:25 AM
Thanks Frank. I appreciate that.

MikeDuke
06-13-2021, 06:30 AM
Just sent off the last check to Ralph for something special. At least to me.

kingfan2323
06-13-2021, 06:39 AM
You tease You!

ISO: anything DT related #246

MikeDuke
06-13-2021, 11:29 AM
I will give people here a hint. It's my first lettered book. Is it a single lettered book? Is it a double lettered book? Who knows.
I do but you will have to wait. I don't know how much of a big one it is, but again, it's my first one for my collection so it's
big to me.

MikeDuke
06-25-2021, 07:36 AM
OK, if anybody cares :), I got my package from Ralph. A lettered GBB. Letter HH. Man is that case massive. I thought the numbered was big. I am not going to say how much I paid but given
what one sold for on Betts, I would say I got a great deal. Pics when I can.

ur2ndbiggestfan
06-25-2021, 07:58 AM
That's a very impressive production, it won't fit on a normal bookshelf!

MikeDuke
06-25-2021, 11:07 AM
That's a very impressive production, it won't fit on a normal bookshelf!
I have the numbered Steve so I thought, "how much bigger could it be." When I saw it I shocked. I liked the front
so I moved some of my other books around and have it on an angle so you can see the front of it. But it is a massive
case.

MikeDuke
06-26-2021, 03:28 PM
So here are some pics of my GBB lettered. First lettered EVER.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210626_142902.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phptuSP5tPM.jpg?4669
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210626_143838_1_.jpg

That first pic really shows you the sheer size of this case.

MikeDuke
06-26-2021, 03:31 PM
Some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpQRGEYePM.jpg?7920
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpKi9tu9PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpy059EOPM.jpg?4563

MikeDuke
06-26-2021, 03:35 PM
And some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpqh8V08PM.jpg?7594
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpfjXu6wPM.jpg?3703
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpmwMRlDPM.jpg?5521
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpYqfeI5PM.jpg?8407

Brian861
06-26-2021, 04:10 PM
Congrats, buddy!

MikeDuke
06-26-2021, 04:14 PM
Thanks Brian. I hate to keep repeating myself, but the case is a beast. And the book ain't half bad either.

ur2ndbiggestfan
06-26-2021, 05:11 PM
I think it's a great production.

MikeDuke
06-26-2021, 06:51 PM
It is Steve. From the case to the book to the coin. It's a great package. I need to thank Ralph for helping me get this. And we have a lot more to go.
I am goin to keep on pushing until I finally hit the final wall. Thanks stopping by guys.

jon10g
06-27-2021, 04:02 AM
Excellent! Never seen the coin before. Great acquisition.

MikeDuke
06-27-2021, 11:11 AM
Excellent! Never seen the coin before. Great acquisition.
Thanks. It looks good on my shelf :).

Brian861
06-27-2021, 02:31 PM
It is Steve. From the case to the book to the coin. It's a great package. I need to thank Ralph for helping me get this. And we have a lot more to go.
I am goin to keep on pushing until I finally hit the final wall. Thanks stopping by guys.

Or the 4th Wall :)

MikeDuke
06-27-2021, 03:21 PM
It is Steve. From the case to the book to the coin. It's a great package. I need to thank Ralph for helping me get this. And we have a lot more to go.
I am goin to keep on pushing until I finally hit the final wall. Thanks stopping by guys.

Or the 4th Wall :)
Nice. That 4th wall is coming down, believe you me.

Brian861
06-28-2021, 06:09 AM
It is Steve. From the case to the book to the coin. It's a great package. I need to thank Ralph for helping me get this. And we have a lot more to go.
I am goin to keep on pushing until I finally hit the final wall. Thanks stopping by guys.

Or the 4th Wall :)
Nice. That 4th wall is coming down, believe you me.

Ha!

Lot guy
06-28-2021, 11:12 AM
Beautiful Edition, Congratulations!!!!

MikeDuke
06-28-2021, 11:25 AM
Beautiful Edition, Congratulations!!!!
Thanks a lot. I wonder if I can sneak in another lettered or two. I don't know.
But if this the only one I get, I will be happy with it in my collection.

ur2ndbiggestfan
06-28-2021, 11:42 AM
I think you should go for a lettered FIRESTARTER.
I hear they are pretty hot.

Garrell
06-28-2021, 02:40 PM
Very nice lettered.

MikeDuke
06-28-2021, 03:48 PM
I think you should go for a lettered FIRESTARTER.
I hear they are pretty hot.
Steve, are you offering to be my benefactor, because if you are, no problem. I accept your offer. OOHHHH, you probably meant I should do it on my own.
Nope, not going to happen. Just like Misery (numbered or lettered) will happen. But who knows, I may be able to sneak another lettered in my collection.

MikeDuke
06-28-2021, 03:49 PM
Very nice lettered.
Thanks Garrell. Like I keep on saying, we shall see if I can anymore.

ur2ndbiggestfan
06-28-2021, 06:16 PM
As soon as I win the Powerball I'll buy an asbestos FIRESTARTER for both of us.
I'm feeling lucky, I only missed the last drawing by six numbers!

St. Troy
06-29-2021, 05:54 AM
...I'm feeling lucky, I only missed the last drawing by six numbers!

That's actually kind of impressive.

Stockerlone
06-29-2021, 06:58 AM
BIG congrats Mike !!!

MikeDuke
06-29-2021, 07:25 AM
Thanks Frank.

MikeDuke
06-30-2021, 07:54 AM
Got my Suntup Wolfen portfolio. It is really stellar
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpNJj50SAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpDP3Fm1AM.jpg

MikeDuke
06-30-2021, 07:55 AM
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phptk5s5PAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpNUoe6aAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpdRXDiJAM.jpg

MikeDuke
06-30-2021, 07:57 AM
Some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php9WwbeYAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php0enHvxAM.jpg

MikeDuke
06-30-2021, 07:59 AM
There are plenty more but to do them all would be a lot of work. There are so many of them. This is just to give you a taste.

ur2ndbiggestfan
06-30-2021, 09:32 AM
Those pictures make me want to bay at the full moon.

MikeDuke
06-30-2021, 10:02 AM
Those pictures make me want to bay at the full moon.
Well, Ozzy says it's OK, so, it's OK to do so Steve.

jon10g
07-01-2021, 07:45 AM
Excellent art work. He is very talented.

MikeDuke
07-01-2021, 08:48 AM
Yea, it's pretty impressive

MikeDuke
07-14-2021, 12:11 PM
Got my numbered Exorcist. I really like this one. Pics at some point.

ur2ndbiggestfan
07-14-2021, 12:31 PM
You mean you will be possessed to take pictures?!?

MikeDuke
07-14-2021, 12:42 PM
You mean you will be possessed to take pictures?!?
Yes, the power of Suntup compels me.

MikeDuke
07-17-2021, 01:20 PM
OK.
My Exorcist pics
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpRIFUF4PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phprJoXaMPM.jpg
Awesome case.

MikeDuke
07-17-2021, 01:22 PM
A few more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpPLctmcPM.jpg
In the case
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpK7SAw5PM.jpg

MikeDuke
07-17-2021, 01:26 PM
Now some pics, which are awesome BTW
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php0LScn8PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpjhhACPPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpMcLZl7PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpGlI5ZQPM.jpg
AND THE SIG PAGE
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpyRUKDZPM.jpg
It's awesome that the directory signed. Well that's all she wrote.

ur2ndbiggestfan
07-17-2021, 02:23 PM
Thanks for the pics.
I just stuck mine on the shelf without even looking at the illustrations!
That Friedkin guy directed SORCERER, a great movie!

MikeDuke
07-17-2021, 02:47 PM
Thanks for stopping by Steve.

MikeDuke
07-18-2021, 02:03 PM
Just thought I would give a Suntup Shelfie, so far
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210718_170651_1_.jpg

MikeDuke
07-18-2021, 03:55 PM
Hope you like my shelfie.
But I do have a question. Is it worth buying the It portfolio if it won't match your IT S\L. I I may get lucky and find a match
for the portfolio and then I would just try a trade. Just wondering if it it's worth getting if it doesn't match.
Thanks.

Randall Flagg
07-18-2021, 04:07 PM
It's worth it, IF you feel it's worth it. Odds are long trying to find a matching portfolio out there in the wild. One should either buy the matching portfolio number at publication, or put less emphasis on a matching # that is often just hand written, and more emphasis on the actual art.
Many collectors (myself included) just store the portfolio, and it rarely sees the light of day. Very unlike the book which is almost always displayed.

ur2ndbiggestfan
07-18-2021, 06:55 PM
It looks like you take the shrinkwrap off of all your books.
That way there's no glare.
You didn't buy LET THE RIGHT ONE IN?

Joe315
07-18-2021, 10:35 PM
It looks like you take the shrinkwrap off of all your books.
That way there's no glare.
You didn't buy LET THE RIGHT ONE IN?

The numbered hasn’t been released yet. The artist has and not sure about the lettered but I think it has the same flaw the numbered had that Paul is fixing.

MikeDuke
07-19-2021, 05:26 AM
Thanks Jerome, some good advice there.
Steve, I have the AE of Let The Right One In but I won't be keeping it. I am using it as part of a trade along with some other AE later to get something else so since I wasn't keeping it, I did not want it in that shot. I will still keep the pics up though just to see what it looks like. But that's the reason.
P.S I did buy the numbered version so when that comes out, that book will be in that spot.

MikeDuke
07-28-2021, 08:00 AM
So, I got two things from Ralph today. One was a 1 of 125 Folio Shining and the other is a perfect, I mean freaking perfect DJ for my shining.
Pics probably tomorrow.

webstar1000
07-28-2021, 09:45 AM
So, I got two things from Ralph today. One was a 1 of 125 Folio Shining and the other is a perfect, I mean freaking perfect DJ for my shining.
Pics probably tomorrow.

A perfect jacket has been a white whale for me on this book... much like the 2nd Salems... if truly perfect... I would give you a limited of something to aquire!

MikeDuke
07-28-2021, 10:21 AM
So, I got two things from Ralph today. One was a 1 of 125 Folio Shining and the other is a perfect, I mean freaking perfect DJ for my shining.
Pics probably tomorrow.

A perfect jacket has been a white whale for me on this book... much like the 2nd Salems... if truly perfect... I would give you a limited of something to aquire!
Kris, when I say it's perfect, I can not find a single flaw. Lettering is bright. Not one bent corner. Straight edges. I think it's perfect. Others with more experience can
judge for themselves, but really, it is flawless. It's too bad my book has that damn spine sep. Still, this is probably at least a $1,200-$1,500 book now.

As far as a trade, that's how I got this DJ so I don't have another one. So, I really can't trade it away. Sorry :(. Just wait until you see the pics then you can live
vicariously through me, as I live vicariously through you. My goal is to get the best Double Day books I can. I don't know if I will be able to find another
Salems'. So that leaves my signed Carrie (which is not perfect because of spine lean :angry_002:) and a better Stand DJ.
Like I said, pics tomorrow.

MikeDuke
07-31-2021, 12:16 PM
OK.
So here is the stuff I got from Ralph. First, Folio S\L Shining
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php0aZk7QAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpoX9RNTAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/20210731_133852_1_.jpg

MikeDuke
07-31-2021, 12:24 PM
Some of the art
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210731_134250.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210731_134134.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210731_134115.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210731_133925.jpg

MikeDuke
07-31-2021, 12:28 PM
And now, what I think is a perfect DJ for my shining. Ralph said it's one of the best he has seen
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpq4fs3cAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpE8rHfhAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpEDXTe4AM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpCJ9WvnAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpDQXbNgAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phphtGu6RAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpGLHpcxAM.jpg

MikeDuke
07-31-2021, 12:30 PM
100% upgrade on this. I am really happy with both pickups. I am sure someone will find a flaw in the Shining DJ, that's OK.
It's worlds better than I had before so I am very happy.

ur2ndbiggestfan
07-31-2021, 01:13 PM
Very nice stuff!

MikeDuke
07-31-2021, 03:33 PM
Thanks Steve.

Stockerlone
07-31-2021, 10:47 PM
Big congrats Mike for the Folio Shining S/L and the supernice Shining DJ !!!

MikeDuke
08-01-2021, 07:21 AM
Big congrats Mike for the Folio Shining S/L and the supernice Shining DJ !!!
Thanks Frank. That DJ is really good to see in person. Like I said, I can see a single flaw.
But again, thanks for stopping by... Oh and the Folio Shining ain't half bad either :rock:.

kingfan2323
08-01-2021, 08:51 AM
Nice stuff Sir

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

MikeDuke
08-01-2021, 11:40 AM
Nice stuff Sir

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Thank you very much. Again, I am very happy with both items.
Can you also check your PM. I just sent you am message.
Thanks

webstar1000
08-03-2021, 07:07 AM
100% upgrade on this. I am really happy with both pickups. I am sure someone will find a flaw in the Shining DJ, that's OK.
It's worlds better than I had before so I am very happy.

Its hard to tell BUT is there a yellow glow on the spine around the title? AND does the bottom part look as bright green as the front? IF SO.. that is a perfect jacket.

MikeDuke
08-03-2021, 04:03 PM
100% upgrade on this. I am really happy with both pickups. I am sure someone will find a flaw in the Shining DJ, that's OK.
It's worlds better than I had before so I am very happy.

Its hard to tell BUT is there a yellow glow on the spine around the title? AND does the bottom part look as bright green as the front? IF SO.. that is a perfect jacket.
There is yellow on the front, there is yellow on the Spine and to me, the front and back look like the have the same brightness. In a few days I can take some detailed pics if you like,
but I would put it at perfect. One more thing, you can clearly see all the colors on the Croquet mallet. I know it's not Croquet, but I forget the name of it. But the colors are really bright. Yes, some of the lions are lighter but I think it's supposed to be like that. The front an back have the that green tint.

Randall Flagg
08-03-2021, 04:11 PM
Until you've seen perfect (for this specific book), it's tough to grade perfect.

webstar1000
08-03-2021, 04:12 PM
Until you've seen perfect (for this specific book), it's tough to grade perfect.

I have to agree. I’ve been looking for 8 years and still have not found one


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Randall Flagg
08-03-2021, 04:21 PM
Until you've seen perfect (for this specific book), it's tough to grade perfect.

I have to agree. I’ve been looking for 8 years and still have not found one


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I don't even look anymore. I'm happy with my VG+ dj and book I acquired years ago for a decent price. The book in the Catalog (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Shi ning+The+-+Trade+HC)is my copy.

MikeDuke
08-03-2021, 04:27 PM
Well, I agree. I mean, I can only say what I see. But like I said, I can take more pics. If that would help. No offence meant Jerome, but mine is better than that picture. Are there any close ups you guys would
like me to try and get.

ur2ndbiggestfan
08-03-2021, 06:08 PM
I think my THE SHINING's dust jacket is in very nice condition, but right now I'm too lazy to dig it out and look.
Yours looks superb.

Randall Flagg
08-03-2021, 07:11 PM
No offence meant Jerome, but mine is better than that picture. Clearly. No more pics are needed (IMO). You have a great DJ, enjoy it.

MikeDuke
08-04-2021, 04:57 AM
No offence meant Jerome, but mine is better than that picture. Clearly. No more pics are needed (IMO). You have a great DJ, enjoy it.
Thanks :).

MikeDuke
08-07-2021, 06:21 AM
You know, we all have it bad, but in a good way the way we buy books. But you know you have it very bad when you dream about buying books. It has happened before, but last night I dreamt that
I was starting a Tolkien collection. Lordy, what have I become :panic:.

ur2ndbiggestfan
08-07-2021, 06:31 AM
I dream about buying books all the time.

St. Troy
08-08-2021, 12:18 PM
...you know you have it very bad when you dream about buying books.

You are not alone; my worst was one in which I found a lettered It in an ordinary bookstore, took a few steps away to tell the person I was there with, then couldn't find it.


...last night I dreamt that I was starting a Tolkien collection.

Ease yourself into that - the world is rife with nice Tolkiens. :belial:

MikeDuke
08-09-2021, 04:57 AM
Yea, I intend on going real slow if I choose to go it the world of the Hobbits. We shall see.

MikeDuke
08-09-2021, 10:01 AM
I got my Suntup Neuromancer numbered. Boy is it a great one. The case is really cool. I love the look and feel of the cover boards and the art is fantastic.
Yet another home run.

MikeDuke
08-09-2021, 11:35 AM
I know there are pics everywhere, but since this is my thread, I will post some of my new Suntup book, Neuromancer
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210809_142455.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210809_142520.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210809_144443_1_.jpg

MikeDuke
08-09-2021, 11:37 AM
Some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210809_144527.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210809_142626.jpg

MikeDuke
08-09-2021, 11:40 AM
And now some of the art and sig page
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210809_142718.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210809_143009.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210809_142909.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210809_142836.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210809_142751.jpg

MikeDuke
08-09-2021, 11:41 AM
I am very impressed with how this book came out. Can't wait to see what Paul has next :).

MikeDuke
08-16-2021, 05:58 AM
Just added two new pics to my The Shining book. I still love it :smile:.

ur2ndbiggestfan
08-16-2021, 07:00 AM
Never heard of it....

MikeDuke
08-16-2021, 08:56 AM
Never heard of it....
Corrected. Damn you Steve :).

ur2ndbiggestfan
08-16-2021, 10:52 AM
That was not even what I meant but at least I'll go to the more interesting (and painful) place.

MikeDuke
08-16-2021, 11:27 AM
OK. You got me. Unless I did not spell the name of the book right, I have no idea what I did. But it's cool.
You know me, it wouldn't be a post by me if there wasn't some error in it.

ur2ndbiggestfan
08-16-2021, 12:22 PM
I was just kidding that I never heard of NEUROMANCER and now it's spiraled so out of control that I panicked and joined a saw a man in half magic act with an incompetent lady magician and now I'm beside myself and just don't know what to do!

MikeDuke
08-16-2021, 12:29 PM
I was just kidding that I never heard of NEUROMANCER and now it's spiraled so out of control that I panicked and joined a saw a man in half magic act with an incompetent lady magician and now I'm beside myself and just don't know what to do!
You may be just beyond my help. Sorry. But hey, it is a good day because now you have heard of Neuromancer, so think of it that way :biggrin:.

Stockerlone
08-16-2021, 11:32 PM
Big congrats Mike, NEUROMANCER is supernice !!!

MikeDuke
08-17-2021, 05:11 AM
Big congrats Mike, NEUROMANCER is supernice !!!
Thanks Frank. It really is a cool one.

Garrell
08-17-2021, 05:31 AM
Very nice looking book Mike.

MikeDuke
08-17-2021, 06:16 AM
Very nice looking book Mike.
Thanks Garrell. Again, I just the man behind the man trying to be the man. That's all.
But I do appreciate you stopping in to say hello :).

MikeDuke
08-20-2021, 07:38 AM
Received my AE Island of Dr. Moreau. I love it. The art on the cover is just so awesome. And the art work it self is great.

ur2ndbiggestfan
08-20-2021, 07:43 AM
Then why are you sad?

MikeDuke
08-20-2021, 07:50 AM
It's Moreau Steve, not morose.
Even if that is not the answer you were looking for, I want you to know that I really appreciate you stopping
in my thread. Thanks my friend.

MikeDuke
08-20-2021, 10:55 AM
Some picks
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpMwDL3BAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpaQdJnSAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpf55w4wAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpR27k7TAM.jpg

MikeDuke
08-20-2021, 10:58 AM
Some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phphfKat7AM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpxlgWxNAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpVUVlKLAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpWQYRYsAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpLPRDcXAM.jpg

MikeDuke
08-20-2021, 10:58 AM
That's it.
I really like this one.

ur2ndbiggestfan
08-20-2021, 11:42 AM
Damn, how'd you get the shrinkwrap off!
I just couldn't do it!

Thanks for the pictures though.

Garrell
08-20-2021, 11:57 AM
Very nice and tempting

MikeDuke
08-20-2021, 12:21 PM
Thanks guys.
And Steve, the book was screaming, but once I took the shrink wrap off, it stopped, so I know I made
the right choice. Granted it was a chance, but I said, what the hell. I am going for it and let's see what
happens.
Garrell there are still 32 left, so I say go for it. If I did not have other stuff lined up, I would have bought
some of the other AE's.

MikeDuke
09-01-2021, 08:56 AM
I got my numbered LTROI yesterday. Wow, it's something special alright. Probably one of my favorite designs so far.

Today I got two things from Ralph. An In the The Tall Grass, signed and a really cool hardback of Nightshift with a very neat cover. pics, as per usual, eventually.

ur2ndbiggestfan
09-01-2021, 09:50 AM
I agree with you about LET THE RIGHT ONE IN!

MikeDuke
09-01-2021, 09:51 AM
Yea, it's a really great one Steve.

MikeDuke
09-01-2021, 11:04 AM
Some pics of my new stuff. First, the gift that Ralph sent. IT GLOWS IN THE DARK.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpKXY4xvAM.jpg?4080

MikeDuke
09-01-2021, 11:07 AM
Next is In The Tall Grass I got from Ralph.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpY8kRl2AM.jpg?8145
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpoHDLrDAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpEHNUGeAM.jpg?2122

MikeDuke
09-01-2021, 11:11 AM
And finally, Suntup LTROI
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpXuEYFxAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpsP0BgAAM.jpg?323
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpa7GrvSAM.jpg?5060
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpJVBf0PAM.jpg?5640

MikeDuke
09-01-2021, 11:15 AM
And some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpKD9xKEAM.jpg?60
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/php1G6NYVAM.jpg?7784
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/php4N49tGAM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpNRvnR6AM.jpg?8049

ur2ndbiggestfan
09-01-2021, 11:17 AM
Where's your stickers!?!

MikeDuke
09-01-2021, 11:29 AM
Where's your stickers!?!
Sorry Steve, I forgot to take pics of the stickers and book mark.

St. Troy
09-01-2021, 11:44 AM
Good stuff:

I've never seen that Night Shift (nice).

Cool edge-to-edge illustrations in ITTG.

Nice cloth (it looks like cloth anyway) in LTROI.

MikeDuke
09-01-2021, 11:57 AM
Good stuff:

I've never seen that Night Shift (nice).

Cool edge-to-edge illustrations in ITTG.

Nice cloth (it looks like cloth anyway) in LTROI.
Thank you.
It's not cloth. It's a much harder material than that. But the blue and sliver go great together. Yea, the Night Shift is cool, and the fact that it glows
in the dark is even cooler. I need to check that out to see what it looks like. All in all, not a bad week.

MikeDuke
09-16-2021, 07:14 AM
Some pics of SoTL numbered
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20210913_150735_1_-min.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/php0ezoTmPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpAM9ytqPM.jpg

MikeDuke
09-16-2021, 07:19 AM
Some more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpPfvgmXPM.jpg?1957
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpPwczrCPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/php5vNpwZPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpSZ8nEiPM.jpg?6982
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpEcM8tOPM.jpg

ur2ndbiggestfan
09-16-2021, 07:21 AM
Another winner.

MikeDuke
09-16-2021, 07:22 AM
And just a few more
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpTknOf4PM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpklCadSPM.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/phpyxiQDCPM.jpg