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Tito_Villa
07-04-2011, 06:28 AM
An author who i have really got into in the past few months is James Herbert and i'm so glad that i have done. His books are bloody good reads and i can't encourage people enough to give them a try!
His first novel way that was published way back in 1974 ( a few months before Mr King) and there were only 1,000 books produced. I was very lucky to find this copy because there are less than a handfull for sale on the internet and at 5 times the price that i paid for mine. its another library copy but i love it!
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The second book that James Herbert had published just a year later is the infamous 'The Fog'. Its grusome deaths & sexual references gave it a name and in some places was banned. But Stephen King & especially Ramsey Campell have campaigned to have it recognised as the classic work of genius that it is. I feel very lucky to own this copy because depite being over 35 years old it is in mint condition and was signed at last years World Horror Con in Brighton.
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His 3rd book came out in 1976 and was another hit. A plane chashes in a quaint english village and one man survives without a scratch to his body and with no memory as to his survival and to why the plane crashed. I mean he should do because he was the co-pilot and feel bad to have lived, buit is it just that, there is another feeling deep down that other forces are at play, darker forces. Thus off he goes in search of answers and it leads to a great read. Here is a near fine 1st edition.
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Tito_Villa
07-04-2011, 06:28 AM
Here's 'Fluke' a fantastic little story of a man who thinks he's a dog or a dog that think he's a man. Can't recommend enough. A really rare copy, especially with no sunfading :)

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Books/P1000402.jpg

Finally taken a picture of my 1st edition of 'Lair' which i got signed last year at Fantasy Con in Brighton
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So next is a novel called 'The Spear' which was the first James Herbert book i read. A story of a Nazi occult trying to take over the world, what more do you want. It's cleverly done and never ending action from start to fiction.
The book on the left is a 1st edition and the one on the right is a signed copy but with a faded spine. I have been in contact with 'Frank' who the book was made out to and he has provided a photocopy of a letter that Mr Herbert sent back when he signed the book.
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Next is a book titled 'The Dark'. What are most people scared of? Yes you guessed it, the answer is the dark. Its in our instincts to fear things we can't see, a primevil fear that has been with the human race since its beginning. Herbert takes that fear to a spectacular new level which results in deaths worse than those that occured in 'The Fog'. Simply one of the best books i have ever read and one i need to aquire in fine condition, but this 1st edition will do for now as i have a Centipede Press version that will be shown later.
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Tito_Villa
07-04-2011, 06:29 AM
How could i miss a book arghhhh and one that seems to be very hard to find, i want to fine a fine copy but this will do for the moment - Half light. The shadow of his past was always with him. But he never knew what it was, or when it would strike next. Sent to a small coastal town to investigate drug smuggling, Kelso stumbles onto a dangerous organisation and suddenly, more than just his life is at stake. It's his past, his future, his sanity. Through torture and drugs he discovers the terrifying secret of the The Jonah. And learns, in the most horrifying way, that it can destroy him as well.

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Shrine, what a great story, wierd ending but even my girlfriend liked it - Alice, a deaf-mute, has a vision of a lady in white who says she is the immaculate conception. Suddenly Alice can speak, hear, and perform miracles. The visitation site becomes a shrine. But Alice is no longer the guileless child overwhelmed by her new saintliness. She has become the agent of something corrupt, a vile force centuries old - i can't wait to read them!
Left is 1st edition & the right is a signed 1st edition again with accompanying letter from 'Frank'.
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Domain 1st edition
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Tito_Villa
07-04-2011, 06:29 AM
Moon 1st edition
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The Magic Cottage 1st
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Sepulchre 1st
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Creed 1st
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Tito_Villa
07-04-2011, 06:30 AM
The Secret of Crickley Hall S/L
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Tito_Villa
07-04-2011, 06:30 AM
Now i have always heard that Centipede Press make top notch books and when Knowing Darkness came out it encouraged me to break out and get a copy. I was so blown away by the quality and design on the monster artbook that i decided to sample some more of Jerads masterpieces. And where better to start than with the trio of novels by James Herbert that he has produced.
The Fog limited to 300 copies signed by James Herbert & Ramsey Campbeell who provided the foreword. The book is smyth sewn with the original artwork from the UK & US 1st editions, with a yellow ribbon marker and translucent, fog like title pages. Even better are the 2 bonus short stories included.
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Tito_Villa
07-04-2011, 06:31 AM
The Dark limited to just 150 copies signed by James Herbert & Brian Hodge who provided the foreword. This is a big, thick book with a lot of art, marbled endsheets, ribbon marker, printed front cloth, and beautiful back cloth from Europe and again a bonus short story and interview from long, long ago.
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You can't really tell from the picture but the back of the book is covered by this amasing textured material that feels and looks great.
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An example of the internal artwork
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The US 1st cover
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Signature page
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James Herbert's novel of genocide and germ warfare tackles the unpleasant subject of "what if the Axis had won World War II." However, rather than dwelling on the moral and philosophical aspects of life under such a reign, Herbert throws us right into the story, surrounding us with people of action who cannot take time to mull over the ramifications of this loss but who instead must fight and act. This thriller is a refreshing take on this theme, here presented with a whopping four bonus short stories by Herbert. Each copy is signed by James Herbert. WHAT A BOOK, YOU MUST READ THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
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biomieg
07-04-2011, 06:36 AM
Awesome, thanks for sharing. And I love your recent pics, high quality and with a gorgeous backdrop. I assume that's where you guys live now?

Tito_Villa
07-04-2011, 06:38 AM
Yes i took them in the garden and with actual sunlight, it makes loads of difference :)

Patrick
07-04-2011, 02:30 PM
Very nice collection, Tom! You've piqued my interest in reading some of his work.

Tito_Villa
07-05-2011, 05:50 AM
Very nice collection, Tom! You've piqued my interest in reading some of his work.

Great :D

Clacke
07-05-2011, 06:42 AM
Great collection of early Herbert!! I was in on James Herbert from the beginning of his career mainly due to my next-door neighbour at that time. He was a salesman for NEL and Sphere books and he knew I was into horror books. So whenever a new Herbert came out he would send it in to me. Trouble was he worked in the paperback division, so all my early Herbert books are the paperback first editions - worth very little compared to the hardbacks! I think the first hardback I bought was The Jonah. It's how I discovered Clive Barker as well - I got the Sphere paperback Books Of Blood from him. Herbert is well worth checking out though.

The Library Policeman
10-09-2011, 06:51 PM
Just noticed this thread. Great stuff Tom. I also collect Herbert and have some interesting stuff I think you'd like. Will post some pics when I can. Those Centipede editions are ace productions, eh? I have those three and I love them. Wish Centipede would do some more titles.

Tito_Villa
10-10-2011, 12:01 AM
Yes please post what you have Alan :) i have got one or two more things too, just need to find the time to take pics!

agrabin
10-13-2011, 07:41 AM
You might be interested in this...

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THE FOG - a painting by Tim White

This is the original painting by artist Tim White which was to be used as the cover artwork for the paperback version of the book ‘The Fog’ by James Herbert. It was commissioned by the publishers, New English Library (UK), in 1981. They wanted a simple design for the cover which would have been dominated by large type for the book, thus the available (lower) area for a picture was small. The painting was
completed and the publishers were happy with it. However, Herbert decided at the last moment that he wanted a typography only cover for the paperback using a typeface which he designed himself. Tim then produced another artwork for the paperback cover featuring only type which was used instead of this original painting.

The top half is unadorned to allow for the insertion of what would have been the title and Herbert's name.

The painting measures 151/4 inches x 91/4 inches.

Medium: 'Gouache' (opaque watercolour) on art board.

I'm a big Herbert fan and recently took the opportunity Tim gave me to buy this unique piece of art.

I have since had the picture framed and it hangs above my fireplace. There are pics so I'll try to dig them out.

I also have a fine copy of The Survivor signed (interestingly) ''to Ted - Jim Herbert''

Tito_Villa
10-13-2011, 09:33 AM
Oh that is great very jealous!

The Library Policeman
10-13-2011, 05:10 PM
That is a fantastic looking painting agrabin. Congratulations!

Below is a sampler proof of the new (i say new, but it is already a full year late, scheduled to be published 10-10-10, but unfortunately delayed due to Mr Herbert's ill health) James Herbert novel ASH. It is the 3rd book featuring psychic investigator David Ash, the first two being Haunted and then The Ghosts Of Sleath.

Below is my unsigned copy. I also have a copy which was signed at last years Horror con in Brighton. I will take a picture of the signed copy tomorrow when I have more time. I have carefully read this sampler and the new novel looks to be fantastic. Can't wait till it gets published.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/ASH.jpg

Tito_Villa
10-14-2011, 12:03 AM
OMG i want one of those!!! Really hoping that when the book eventually comes out he will do a signing or two!?

Bev Vincent
10-14-2011, 02:00 AM
I got to meet Mr. Herbert at the World Horror Convention when it was in Brighton last year and got him to sign my copy of Dark Dreamers, which is my "autograph book." He was charming, drank absinthe during his afternoon signing session and put me in mind of a classic Doctor Who!

Tito_Villa
10-14-2011, 02:03 AM
Very jealous again!

The Library Policeman
10-17-2011, 04:59 PM
OMG i want one of those!!! Really hoping that when the book eventually comes out he will do a signing or two!?

Tom, e-mail the publisher and ask for one. That's how I got one of mine, although it was over a year a go now.

Here is my other copy signed at horrorcon last year:

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The Library Policeman
10-17-2011, 05:07 PM
When ONCE... was published, they decided to go with a black dustjacket and a variant white dustjacket (same kind of thing they did with the UK edition of Black House). For some reason I have never really understood, there seems to be a lot more signed copies with the white dustjacket than there is with the black. I got a signed "white cover" copy pretty easily (will post a pic later, along with the signed, limited, numbered white proof) but it took me a while to grab a signed "black cover" 1st/1st.

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Tito_Villa
10-18-2011, 12:07 AM
Thanks Alan i will defo give it a go!

The Library Policeman
10-18-2011, 04:57 PM
The film based on The Rats is terrible. Truly awful. When it was released in the US they renamed the film Deadly Eyes for some reason, and here is the movie tie-in paperback.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/rats.jpg

The Library Policeman
10-18-2011, 04:58 PM
A Signet ARC Proof of The Dark

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Tito_Villa
10-19-2011, 12:36 AM
OOOOh i love 'The Dark', a really great book!

Brice
10-19-2011, 02:27 AM
I've only read a few of Herbert's books, but they were great. I'm loving seeing y'all's treasures. :)

The Library Policeman
10-25-2011, 04:45 PM
Received this yesterday. Secret Of Crickley Hall US proof.

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Tito_Villa
10-26-2011, 12:06 AM
Not read that book yet! Really need to get along with the other titles that i haven't read yet.

The Library Policeman
10-26-2011, 03:10 PM
You should give it a read Tom. Very entertaining story. I loved it.

The Library Policeman
11-21-2011, 09:26 AM
Quirky item I just received. The Rats in an edition from 1988 made especially for a filofax. Signed too.

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Tito_Villa
11-21-2011, 03:01 PM
Very cool!

Patrick
11-26-2011, 11:00 PM
Now that's original!

Tito_Villa
12-13-2011, 03:07 AM
Update with pictures of 'Fluke' and 'The Jonah'.

UK limited edition proof of 'The Ghosts of Sleath'.
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UK proof for 'Creed'
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UK limited edition proof for 'Once'.
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jhanic
12-13-2011, 09:24 AM
Interesting that those proofs are numbered and even signed in the one case!

John

The Library Policeman
09-16-2012, 05:52 PM
I travelled down to Birmingham last week for a signing and Q&A with James Herbert. Got 3 books signed, had a nice chat with the man himself, and he happily posed for pictures with everyone whon asked. He really was a nice fella.

Will post up some pics when I get a chance.

Tito_Villa
09-16-2012, 11:51 PM
Argh i didn't realise there was a signing until it had been and gone, luckily he is at Fantasy Con at Brighton on the 29th of September!

Brice
09-17-2012, 06:21 AM
I travelled down to Birmingham last week for a signing and Q&A with James Herbert. Got 3 books signed, had a nice chat with the man himself, and he happily posed for pictures with everyone whon asked. He really was a nice fella.

Will post up some pics when I get a chance.

You travelled all the way from Scotland to Alabama for a signing?

The Library Policeman
09-17-2012, 08:07 PM
I travelled down to Birmingham last week for a signing and Q&A with James Herbert. Got 3 books signed, had a nice chat with the man himself, and he happily posed for pictures with everyone whon asked. He really was a nice fella.

Will post up some pics when I get a chance.

You travelled all the way from Scotland to Alabama for a signing?

Haha not quite, Brice. Just a 4 hour train journey to England. Although I would probably make the trek to Alabama for a certain Mr. King to be honest!

The Library Policeman
09-17-2012, 08:54 PM
I was lucky enough to attend a book signing and Q&A with James Herbert a couple of weeks back. Mr Herbert doesn't appear at public events all that often due to ill health I believe, so when this event was announced I jumped on it straight away. It's been six years or so since Herbert's last novel was published and this event was to promote his new novel ASH, and was his only Waterstone's signing in the UK.

Without going into too much boring detail, I've been a James Herbert fan for nigh on 30 years, as long as I've been a fan of Stephen King actually, and I fulfilled a personal ambition of mine by finally meeting the man himself on 3rd September. Any way, I travelled down to Birmingham by train on the Monday morning from Glasgow which was a four hour journey. I had a hotel room booked for an overnight stay so went and checked in and left my overnight bag and had a meal. I headed to Waterstone's about 6:30 for the event at 7. It was a ticketed event and there were around 200 people there. Mr Herbert gave a talk on his new book ASH and then took some audience questions. He mentioned a certain Stephen King a few times and said they are still good friends who stay in touch quite reegularly. He also said that if he could have written a novel by any other author then it would have been The Shining :)

After the Q&A we went and purchased our first edition copies of ASH and waited in line for Mr Herbert to sign them. He was a lovely man and happily chatted to everyone and posed for pictures. I took 2 of my favourite books by him along to the event and he signed them for me without any problem.

Here are some pictures below: (sorry for the poor quality)

Mr Herbert signing ASH
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Me and James Herbert
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My signed and inscribed 1st/1st of ASH
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Signed 1st/1st of The Fog which I took along to be signed
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Signed Hodder 1st/1st of The Rats which I also took along with me.
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The reason I took this Hodder edition of The Rats to be signed was that it's part of a trilogy and I have the other 2 Hodder editions in the series signed already and this completed my set.

So, there we have it. When I got to speak to Mr Herbert, he chatted to me about Scotland when he heard my accent as he had been up in Scotland researching ASH and he also said I should be able to work out which castle (featured in the book) his fictional castle was based on as I was a Scot. He also said he would love to see a film version of his book The Fog, and I should hold onto my 1st edition which he had just signed as it was pretty rare and "would be worth a few quid" lol. His words exactly. He was a very gracious and humble man and it was a pleasure to finally meet him.

After the signing, I went for a few beers with a couple of fans I had been queuing with who were from the Birmingham area. So I also made a couple of new friends as well. After drinks it was a Burger King and back to the hotel tired but happy, then train back home the next morning.
Sorry for rambling on but I had a fantastic experience and thought I'd share it with those who are interested.

Alan.

Tito_Villa
09-17-2012, 11:56 PM
Sounds great and i am gutted that i didn't go!

Really can't wait until the 29th now so i can meet the man myself!

Lauterer
09-18-2012, 02:23 AM
Sorry for rambling on but I had a fantastic experience and thought I'd share it with those who are interested.

Alan.


This was a good idea :thumbsup:

shaq
09-18-2012, 03:50 AM
Man, I wish I could have attended that, I was in Birmingham Centre on the 1st Sep and usually pop into Waterstones, if I'd gone that time I'd have seen that event advertised and made sure I was there on the 3rd!

Glad you had a great day Alan.

jhanic
09-18-2012, 03:54 AM
Great story and pics, Alan!

John

Brice
09-18-2012, 07:02 AM
Awesome! Congratulations! I love Herbert.

Patrick
09-19-2012, 12:20 AM
Thanks for sharing, Alan. :thumbsup:

Brice
09-19-2012, 06:30 AM
Thanks for sharing, Alan. :thumbsup:

:o Wait! He's sharing? I'll PM you my address, Alan. :)

The Library Policeman
09-19-2012, 11:38 PM
Sounds great and i am gutted that i didn't go!

Really can't wait until the 29th now so i can meet the man myself!

You're in for a treat Tom. Hope you enjoy it, mate. :)





This was a good idea :thumbsup:

Thanks my friend. Very kind. :)


Man, I wish I could have attended that, I was in Birmingham Centre on the 1st Sep and usually pop into Waterstones, if I'd gone that time I'd have seen that event advertised and made sure I was there on the 3rd!

Glad you had a great day Alan.

Gutted for you Shaq :( Hopefully next time though!


Great story and pics, Alan!

John

Thanks John :)


Awesome! Congratulations! I love Herbert.

Thanks Brice. Me too :)


Thanks for sharing, Alan. :thumbsup:

My pleasure. Thanks Patrick :)




:o Wait! He's sharing? I'll PM you my address, Alan. :)

:lol: You crack me up Bricey! :lol:

The Library Policeman
09-19-2012, 11:44 PM
Since I'm here, I got my Limited Collectors Edition of ASH the other day too. This is the edition exclusive to WH Smith here in the UK (same thing they did with Wind Through The Keyhole) and features a slightly different cover and includes a poem by James Herbert. Half price at £9.95 it was worth getting.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/ash6.jpg

Tito_Villa
09-19-2012, 11:51 PM
Nice, i'm tempted to get one of those too!

Brice
09-20-2012, 07:03 AM
:o Wait! He's sharing? I'll PM you my address, Alan. :)

:lol: You crack me up Bricey! :lol:

How's that? :unsure:

*runs to check the mail*

Seriously, very nice...and I didn't even know he was still a) alive b) writing

The Library Policeman
10-10-2012, 01:03 PM
Dug out an interesting promo item I've had for a few years for the novel The Ghosts Of Sleath.

I'll just post some pics:

1st/1st signed Ghosts of Sleath

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Book and Promo box together

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Promo box which features a candle, holder and promo blurb inside

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Tito_Villa
10-10-2012, 01:25 PM
Wow that's cool, never seen one of those before!

The Library Policeman
10-10-2012, 02:08 PM
Thanks Tom, yeah it's pretty cool. I also have a Secret Of Crickley Hall promo torch (flashlight to our American friends) which I will post a picture of in this thread soon :)

Lauterer
10-10-2012, 10:53 PM
Wooooooow... very nice promo item....!!!

The Library Policeman
10-11-2012, 09:39 PM
Got an "ASH" bookmark from ebay :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/HANDMADE-BOOKMARK-JAMES-HERBERT-ASH-BRAND-NEW-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/$T2eC16FHJHIE9nysd9hEBQ,EbWU40Q~~60_12.JPG

The Library Policeman
10-11-2012, 09:39 PM
Wooooooow... very nice promo item....!!!

Thanks :)

Tito_Villa
10-11-2012, 11:51 PM
Nice ... i really need to post a pic of my 1st edition 'Lair'

herbertwest
10-13-2012, 08:25 AM
This promo set is pretty awesome !

The Library Policeman
11-28-2012, 09:17 PM
Another day............ Another copy of ASH.

This appears to be a limited edition with absolutely NO limitation details LOL.

I bought one any way :)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/ashlimcov.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/ashlimsig.jpg

I now have 3 hardcover copies of this book and 2 promo samplers! Isn't collecting fun..............

Tito_Villa
11-29-2012, 01:01 AM
I've not seen that one, congrats!

Patrick
11-29-2012, 09:27 AM
Very cool candle promo set!

Stockerlone
03-20-2013, 11:12 AM
R.I.P. JAMES HERBERT
Best-selling author James Herbert who wrote the horror classic The Rats, has died aged 69.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21870413

jon10g
03-20-2013, 11:42 AM
I can't believe he has passed away. He was too young. I have just got tickets to see him at the Liverpool Literary Festival. Him and King were the ones that got me reading in the early seventies.

Coulrophobia
03-20-2013, 01:57 PM
Very sad my condolences to the family, and the fans.

Tito_Villa
03-20-2013, 02:53 PM
I'm gutted, I really am, he was such a down to earth guy who had time for anyone.

Clacke
03-20-2013, 03:47 PM
Just heard about his death. I'm stunned. So sad. It was his books that sparked my interest in horror in the 70's, even before Stephen King.
R.I.P. James.

Bev Vincent
03-20-2013, 03:52 PM
Met him at WHC in Brighton a couple of years ago and got him to sign my Dark Dreamers. He was charming. Drank absinthe as he signed. I thought he would have made a great classic Doctor Who.

Brice
03-20-2013, 04:06 PM
Wow! I wasn't expecting that when I clicked this thread. So sad!

The Library Policeman
03-21-2013, 05:34 AM
Gutted at this news. Met him as recently as last September and he was a lovely, warm human being who had time for every fan that night.

RIP. Mr Herbert. A British horror legend.

Tito_Villa
03-30-2013, 06:32 AM
2 books that are very special to me ...
Ash signed to me at Fantasy Con in Brighton
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Photo1093_zps9820f2fe.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Photo1094_zpse6fea0a5.jpg
And the Fantasy Con programme signed to me by many of the attending authors, artists and most importantly, James Herbert
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Photo1099_zps60a130b5.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Photo1100_zps48471708.jpg
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/Photo1101_zpsb2dd0153.jpg

Tito_Villa
03-30-2013, 08:03 AM
I've also added "Lair' to it's place in the 1st edition pictures on the 1st page

darkman
04-01-2013, 03:48 PM
Hi
Noticed your post on the forum. i am a huge james herbert collector. I noticed you are too. Im looking for ghosts of sleath promo box and candle. As well as other promotional book items. Do you have any promo items you couldd sell to me? Or know anyone else? I have a shrine proof im thimpnking of selling . Very rare. Thanks
mark

Tito_Villa
04-02-2013, 04:27 AM
Hey Darkman, i don't collect promo items and don't collect proofs any more either, good luck in your hunt though!

The Library Policeman
04-04-2013, 12:29 PM
Those are excellent books Tom. :)

tcole65
04-14-2013, 09:47 AM
Hi Guys
Massive JH collector here also - if anyones selling please mail me!

also checkout my blog: jamesherbertblog.wordpress.com
(http://jamesherbertblog.wordpress.com/)

The Library Policeman
05-05-2013, 08:39 AM
Just received this recently. The trilogy seems to be very scarce with a signature. This one is signed in silver to the cover.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/trilogy_zps17e709f8.jpg

Tito_Villa
05-05-2013, 11:39 AM
Nice Alan

kash11
04-18-2014, 10:59 PM
Hey there! I see I'm very late the Herbert praising party (both on this site and with discovering his books), nevertheless I am currently reading my second Herbert book The Magic Cottage, and it is with that that I found this thread. I have a massive book collection, and with many horror authors (Dan Simmons, Richard Laymon, among many others) I tend to get in moods where I'm really into their work, and currently I've come back to James Herbert after reading and really liking The Dark a few months ago.
So here's my modest (especially compared with others), and still growing, collection of Herbert, including three American mass market paperbacks ('48 is an "overseas" edition) and one awesome omnibus edition from Britian that I found on Amazon for a great deal. Still small, but plenty of Herbert to keep me going for a bit!

http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u679/jon_smith2/Image26_zps3cc95511.jpg (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/jon_smith2/media/Image26_zps3cc95511.jpg.html)

http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u679/jon_smith2/Image27_zpsf3b5fb20.jpg (http://s1327.photobucket.com/user/jon_smith2/media/Image27_zpsf3b5fb20.jpg.html)

As for what I'll read next after The Magic Cottage . . . it's a toss up between Moon and Others, maybe Fluke as well (seems like such an interesting read). And I just have to add that I love that paperback cover of Others, I mean how deliciously creepy is that cover for a horror fan, not to mention the book was bought used but is in excellent condition!

RC65
04-19-2014, 11:20 AM
Just received this recently. The trilogy seems to be very scarce with a signature. This one is signed in silver to the cover.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/trilogy_zps17e709f8.jpg

Very nice. I've been after that one for quite some time.

kimchella
10-15-2014, 08:35 PM
Here is a chance to see my Once "Bark" edition, which is signehttp://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag428/kimchella1/bark_2_zps164bf7af.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/kimchella1/media/bark_2_zps164bf7af.jpg.html)d. A real beauty!!
http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag428/kimchella1/bark_1_zpsef4883ef.jpg (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/kimchella1/media/bark_1_zpsef4883ef.jpg.html)

herbertwest
10-16-2014, 12:17 AM
Looks like a beauty!

The Library Policeman
10-28-2014, 05:23 AM
40th Anniversary Edition of The Rats is out now. Glow in the dark hardcover.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/B57DBEFF-5223-4924-9723-F82C6550C784_zpskdowtifa.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/2C76F4C2-3989-4092-A7A8-AFB0132A6707.png_zpsyk4v9jpu.jpeg

herbertwest
10-28-2014, 07:33 AM
That's nice !
Who is publishing it? What price?

billstand
10-28-2014, 10:15 AM
Pan MacMillan UK...link below:

http://www.amazon.ca/Rats-James-Herbert/dp/1447264525/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=

Br!an
10-28-2014, 03:51 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Rats-James-Herbert (http://www.amazon.com/Rats-James-Herbert/dp/1447264525/ref=sr_1_1_twi_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1414540070&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Rats+By+James+Herbert)

http://www.jamesherbert.com/james-herbert-books/store.html

The Library Policeman
11-25-2014, 04:49 AM
Just got this:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps804ab083.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps89e93e30.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsabd5efd3.jpg

zelig
12-16-2014, 10:14 AM
I picked up some signed James Herbert books and I'm not super confident about the authenticity of the signatures. If I posted some pics are there any Herbert signature "experts" here who could perhaps tell if they look real?

The Library Policeman
12-28-2014, 01:21 PM
I picked up some signed James Herbert books and I'm not super confident about the authenticity of the signatures. If I posted some pics are there any Herbert signature "experts" here who could perhaps tell if they look real?

Paul, I am by no means an expert but I have many of his books signed - so I'd certainly be happy to give my opinion on them if you wish. :)

zelig
12-28-2014, 01:45 PM
Thanks Alan. Very kind of you... here you go.

This is a Pan paperback reprint from 1999, with a full numberline:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_2198_zpsd87a2ffc.jpg

This is a Pan paperback reprint from 2012, with a full numberline:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_2199_zps426bb47f.jpg

This is a Tor hardcover 1st edition published December 2012
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_2200_zps3a125cb2.jpg

The Library Policeman
12-28-2014, 02:05 PM
All 3 look 100% legitimate to me, Paul.

Congratulations! :)

zelig
12-28-2014, 02:10 PM
Thanks Alan! Good to know. One day when I have my James Herbert books out of boxes and on shelves I will take pictures and post in my collection thread. Thanks again.

The Library Policeman
12-28-2014, 02:56 PM
Hey no worries, Paul and yes, please post pics of your Herbert books when you get round to it. I'd love to see them.

WeDealInLead
03-08-2015, 08:02 AM
Centipede Press is publishing The Rats trilogy. The set is $125 and will probably sell out before publication. CP books usually go for more than issue price on eBay so if I were a Herbert fan, I'd jump on this.

The Library Policeman
07-28-2015, 07:21 AM
I got this slipcased copy of ASH by James Herbert in today. I don't really know much about the story behind this edition - other than the fact that they released an un numbered Ltd Edition upon the books release in 2012. The Ltd Edition released at that time didn't come in a slipcase and was very easy to find (it still is). This slipcased edition is the exact same as the Ltd Edition only it comes with an illustrated slipcase (same idea as the ltd edition of secret of crickley hall). They do seem a bit scarce and a seller listed 2 or 3 shrink wrapped copies on ebay last week and they went very quickly.

Any way I'm rambling, here it is:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/25B45AE9-3E46-4FA5-AA7B-A6F9DA9FB0ED_zpszge0mbi5.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/25B45AE9-3E46-4FA5-AA7B-A6F9DA9FB0ED_zpszge0mbi5.jpg.html)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/EFE505EB-9EE7-4C04-823C-F18772073598_zpsdl3mq7xb.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/EFE505EB-9EE7-4C04-823C-F18772073598_zpsdl3mq7xb.jpg.html)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/4FEA0D35-13A3-4D9E-9F76-E0C6106A813C_zps6yxxkb8l.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/4FEA0D35-13A3-4D9E-9F76-E0C6106A813C_zps6yxxkb8l.jpg.html)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/333E068D-FB1D-41F8-AE6F-166206D722C8_zpspujkaqr2.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/333E068D-FB1D-41F8-AE6F-166206D722C8_zpspujkaqr2.jpg.html)

The limitation page looks like this in both editions:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/FDF59620-388A-48C2-ACFF-FCEA791100E8_zps159ckjdl.png (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/FDF59620-388A-48C2-ACFF-FCEA791100E8_zps159ckjdl.png.html)

My copy is shrink wrapped as I said so I'll probably just leave it as such since it is un numbered but I did find a picture online of a copy that had been opened:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/CA1399CF-0637-4469-A73E-40CF87CC426F.png_zpsbalyqez8.jpeg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/CA1399CF-0637-4469-A73E-40CF87CC426F.png_zpsbalyqez8.jpeg.html)

I love the late Mr Herbert's work so I'm stoked about this one.

The Library Policeman
07-28-2015, 07:58 AM
Since I'm here - I don't think I've posted this one in here yet.

James Herbert Nobody True Limited to 100 copies:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps804ab083.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/image_zps804ab083.jpg.html)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps89e93e30.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/image_zps89e93e30.jpg.html)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zpsabd5efd3.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/image_zpsabd5efd3.jpg.html)

The Library Policeman
08-22-2015, 09:14 AM
The Rats Trilogy - Centipede Press #186

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/31D45805-B1F4-448F-AAAC-4487B7C98AAB_zpswvr9lh3k.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/31D45805-B1F4-448F-AAAC-4487B7C98AAB_zpswvr9lh3k.jpg.html)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/09C1290E-F236-4A2C-BE62-7BA07E2230BC_zpsi1ot3uof.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/09C1290E-F236-4A2C-BE62-7BA07E2230BC_zpsi1ot3uof.jpg.html)

jsmcmullen92
09-25-2015, 11:23 AM
Which is better/ would you recommend to read first?
The Dark or '48?

The Library Policeman
12-21-2015, 10:41 AM
Which is better/ would you recommend to read first?
The Dark or '48?

Hey just saw this. Haven't been on this thread for a while! Both very different novels and both very enjoyable with The Dark having more of a supernatural feel. I'd recommend both with The Dark first.

The Library Policeman
12-21-2015, 10:43 AM
This little bugger is surprisingly difficult to find in hardcover (especially in good condition) for a book club edition.

The Rats Trilogy:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/F28709D0-5951-4666-9E70-6B3C2586A9F8_zps3j2ossng.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F28709D0-5951-4666-9E70-6B3C2586A9F8_zps3j2ossng.jpg.html)

FennyBate
01-13-2016, 06:38 PM
Nice to see some other Herbert fans/collectors. Will post some bits and pieces that I have, soon.

FennyBate
01-18-2016, 01:21 AM
Overall shots of my Herbert shelves:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0605_zps2yombzz3.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0606_zpszhvhawu3.jpg

FennyBate
01-18-2016, 01:27 AM
A couple of signed 1st edition hardcovers, along with 1st editions with alternate dust jackets.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0600_zpsqkuxnbwm.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0599_zpsy1xqvpqa.jpg

FennyBate
01-18-2016, 01:34 AM
Reasonably rare graphic novel, and non fiction book about the locations used in his novels - lots of colour and black&white photos.
Happy to take pics of any other items you might want a closer look at.
Lincoln

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0602_zpsf78cyusr.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0604_zpsnomss6tu.jpg

FennyBate
01-18-2016, 01:48 AM
Almost forgot these three, from Centipede Press:
Lincoln.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0607_zpsdkoaltw7.jpg

RC65
01-18-2016, 09:41 AM
Lincoln, impressive! I didn't realize you were such a Herbert fan. I have the Centipede RATS set, along with the three titles you show above (THE DARK, '48, and THE FOG). I also have two or three HC 1sts (or later HC reprints, not sure at the moment)...I'd have to head upstairs to check, but I believe they are THE JONAH, PORTENT, and...one other I can't recall. I've read several others that I enjoyed...FLUKE comes immediately to mind. In general, though, and with the above exceptions, I've never been a big Herbert fan.

Btw, I spied your Laws books...congrats on having the good taste to collect him! :smile: CHASM, in particular, is one of my favorites, but I'm a big fan of nearly all his work.

~ Ron (yes, that one)...welcome to this (other) board.

zelig
01-18-2016, 09:53 AM
It's nice to see all these Herbert books. That's quite a collection you have.

peripheral
01-21-2016, 10:00 PM
Nice to see James Herbert. I still remember being at Camberwell market when I was around 14 or 15, and asking a second hand bookseller there that I wanted something like Stephen King, and he hand me Herbert's "The Dark". Never looked back. Haven't collected him seriously but I was keen on the Centipede Press edition of The Dark - alas, I was too late.

kimchella
05-11-2016, 08:57 PM
Almost forgot these three, from Centipede Press:
Lincoln.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0607_zpsdkoaltw7.jpg

Nice to see that James Herbert books are collected around the world. And nice to see you have the 3 Centipede press books. I have been collecting James Herbert items for many years now, with a vast collection with possibly 200 First signed editions, proofs etc, but still the quest goes on.

kimchella
05-11-2016, 09:08 PM
Good to see the collections of other James Herbert fans. I have been collecting his works for over 20 years now, but the quest still continues.

kimchella
08-10-2016, 07:49 PM
Overall shots of my Herbert shelves:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0605_zps2yombzz3.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0606_zpszhvhawu3.jpg
Nice collection, Shows we are world wide!!

kimchella
08-10-2016, 07:58 PM
Hi Alan, these are a great set. I have 3 sets, 1 unnumbered, 1 Roman numeral (x111)and 1 arabic numeral (14). I am mentioned in the back of the books along with other contributors.
Rich.
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The Rats Trilogy - Centipede Press #186

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/31D45805-B1F4-448F-AAAC-4487B7C98AAB_zpswvr9lh3k.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/31D45805-B1F4-448F-AAAC-4487B7C98AAB_zpswvr9lh3k.jpg.html)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/09C1290E-F236-4A2C-BE62-7BA07E2230BC_zpsi1ot3uof.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/09C1290E-F236-4A2C-BE62-7BA07E2230BC_zpsi1ot3uof.jpg.html)

peripheral
09-13-2016, 02:17 AM
Hey Rich, what was your involvement with this set? That's cool...

kimchella
09-13-2016, 01:34 PM
Hi, I did a lot of work with Jerad, who is the owner of Centipede Press, providing him with scans that were used in the trilogy and information. The roman numbered set are sent out to contributors, my set number XIII, then comes the general release of Arabic numbered 1-300, my set is 14, and then I have a set that has no numbers, sent out with the others from the publishers. I will put up a photo of some of my collection. You will see there is a picture frame above the book case. This is the original artwork from Oliver Frey depicting the Photographers nightmare. This image was used for the Fear magazine front cover for the book Creed. I have 5 copies of The City, 3 of which are double signed by James and Ian Miller, and also some original artwork from the same book.

kimchella
09-13-2016, 02:21 PM
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwDb_K5GylqZS0o2Wi1ZNWJnTk0

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwDb_K5GylqZZ1VXQ3NLMFhlRTg

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwDb_K5GylqZdjBrOEtBb1lBc3M

zelig
09-13-2016, 03:16 PM
That's got to be the best Herbert collection I've ever seen. Very impressive, and I really like the Rowland proofs.

peripheral
09-13-2016, 03:29 PM
Whoa! Yep, best Herbert I've ever seen too... Amazing.

peripheral
09-18-2016, 02:39 AM
Can anyone tell me some of the details / background of the signed, limited edition of Ash. The limitation number of the edition, who published it, etc. Thanks guys

kimchella
09-18-2016, 12:45 PM
Hi, Ash was published by Pan Macmillan, and they released 4 versions. These were a signed limited edition (not numbered) ISBN 978-0-230-70695-8 90400, a signed slip case edition ISBN 9780230752283-90100, a WH Smith collectors limited edition that contains the poem "Lara's Lament" ISBN 978-0-230-70695-8 90300, and the general release version ISBN 978-0-230-70695-8 90100. Also a sampler that was released prior to the official book launch which contains "tasters" from the book, and a prize through face book ISBN 978-0-230-75229-0 90200 which was also a signed slipcase.
Hope this helps.
here are some photos;
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwDb_K5GylqZcG5NTldpZFZLNGM?usp=sharing

Sai Sheb
09-18-2016, 01:22 PM
First read 48 by JH and loved it secrets of crickley hall being one of my favorites... great author!

peripheral
09-18-2016, 01:41 PM
Hi, Ash was published by Pan Macmillan, and they released 4 versions. These were a signed limited edition (not numbered) ISBN 978-0-230-70695-8 90400, a signed slip case edition ISBN 9780230752283-90100, a WH Smith collectors limited edition that contains the poem "Lara's Lament" ISBN 978-0-230-70695-8 90300, and the general release version ISBN 978-0-230-70695-8 90100. Also a sampler that was released prior to the official book launch which contains "tasters" from the book, and a prize through face book ISBN 978-0-230-75229-0 90200 which was also a signed slipcase.
Hope this helps.
here are some photos;
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwDb_K5GylqZcG5NTldpZFZLNGM?usp=sharing

Thanks very much, very helpful. I just purchased the signed slipcased version, can't wait for it to hit.

kimchella
09-18-2016, 06:02 PM
Here are some photos of some of my Ghosts of Sleath. The typescript is number 5/500 and was given to Ingrid Pitt, the horror film star and good friend of James.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwDb_K5GylqZeE4tMy1helRHOFU

FennyBate
09-20-2016, 02:26 AM
Hey Rich, great Herbert collection - especially that 'Ghosts of Sleath'. Fantastic stuff!
Lincoln.

Br!an
09-22-2016, 05:40 AM
Very impressive! Thanks for sharing both your collection and your knowledge.

peripheral
06-16-2017, 09:02 PM
Going to bump this thread with my newest acquisition. Finally found a Near Fine 1st edition of The Rats, with an association inscription. I'm wondering whether it's to Peter Straub and his wife Susan?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/920/medium/IMG_3961.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/920/medium/IMG_3960.JPG

zelig
06-16-2017, 09:33 PM
That's fantastic! Congratulations!

kimchella
01-12-2019, 04:29 PM
Hi, Has anyone out here got photos of the Once Goblin that was distributed to promote the book Once? I have 2 Goblins but they are different colours, shades of green/brown etc, and wanted to know how many variants there were.
Many thanks all,
Rich.

peripheral
01-12-2019, 04:38 PM
Hi, Has anyone out here got photos of the Once Goblin that was distributed to promote the book Once? I have 2 Goblins but they are different colours, shades of green/brown etc, and wanted to know how many variants there were.
Many thanks all,
Rich.

No, but I’d be interested to see a photograph of this - never heard of it. (And nice to see another member from the Southern Lands).

The Library Policeman
10-04-2019, 03:27 AM
I’m very excited with this new item. When the ARC/proof copies of Others went out to reviewers back in the day, the publishers also gave out these “chiller bags”.
I bought this inscribed ARC and bag from Craig Cabell - Herbert’s biographer.
These are as rare as hens teeth and I’d never actually seen one until I got this one:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/krefq7qr8muox1d/Photo%2004-10-2019%2C%2011%2044%2046.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dg9q84xt9v1aw9m/Photo%2004-10-2019%2C%2011%2044%2056.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mbbqjzzu8iabzr9/Photo%2004-10-2019%2C%2011%2046%2020.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bbnbwroxfao095r/Photo%2004-10-2019%2C%2011%2046%2049.jpg?raw=1

peripheral
10-04-2019, 03:33 AM
Oh man - you’re killing me. Love them 👍🏼👊🏼

zelig
10-04-2019, 03:54 AM
That all well and good but do you have any hens teeth?

The Library Policeman
10-04-2019, 05:00 AM
Oh man - you’re killing me. Love them 👍🏼👊🏼

Thanks Antoni. Me too :D


That all well and good but do you have any hens teeth?

Just the one, Paul. I display it next to my rocking horse poop. :evil:

aherbite
05-07-2020, 08:47 AM
I travelled down to Birmingham last week for a signing and Q&A with James Herbert. Got 3 books signed, had a nice chat with the man himself, and he happily posed for pictures with everyone whon asked. He really was a nice fella.

Will post up some pics when I get a chance.

I was at the same book signing for Ash. I had previously tried to meet James but one of us was ill or something stopped me. James was mesmerising during his talk and I couldn't wait to meet him. While in the signing queue I was talking to a few people and said how accomodating James was and how I had written to him and he had always replied. I had also sent a lot of books to him and he always returned them signed. These people looked at me as if to say oh right, as if. While in the queue a lady came round asking if we wanted our books just signing dedicating. I asked for mine to be dedicated to me, Reg and the other for a friend in New Zealand. When I got up to James he said hello, shooks hands and looked in the book. He said Reg. I said yes James and as he went to sign he looked up and said "Reg Nagle" I said yes James and he pulled me up on the stage he was on and gave me a big hug. We meet at last he said. His smile was fabulous. He signed both books writing in mine "at last. What a pleasure. Best wishes James Herbert". I asked if he would sign a Haunted Film Pack for me and he wrote "next time send money" and then in brackets "only joking" and his signature. Sadly it will never happen again but that day lives with me. I have quite a varied James Herbert collection and have some quite rare material. Sorry but I don't know how to attach a photo!

kimchella
05-13-2020, 11:37 PM
Hi to all of the James Herbert collectors, I am trying to compile a list, or several, of James Herbert items, especially the rare items, so that it can be a source of information for all of his fans. There are lots of rare items out there, and it would be great if we could all share the knowledge, and where they are located. I would probably say the majority will be in the UK, but like myself who moved to NZ, the collection came with me.
Many thanks,
Richard.

kingfan2323
05-14-2020, 12:47 AM
If anyone may be selling Herbert Centipede Press stuff can you reach out? Open to trades too.

seeking: anything DT related #246

RC65
05-15-2020, 03:11 PM
If anyone may be selling Herbert Centipede Press stuff can you reach out? Open to trades too.

seeking: anything DT related #246

Sorry, not offering any of mine (I think I have them all: the RATS trilogy, '48, THE FOG, and THE DARK) up for sale, but the timing of your post was too serendipitous to pass up as I have a Centipede Herbert scheduled tomorrow on my Twitter Showbase-Book feed, so if you're curious about seeing some closeups of the sig page, artwork, etc. for a book you may be interested in tracking down, it'll be up tomorrow morning at https://twitter.com/ron_clinton?lang=en

kimchella
05-16-2020, 04:22 PM
Hi, Has anyone out here got photos of the Once Goblin that was distributed to promote the book Once? I have 2 Goblins but they are different colours, shades of green/brown etc, and wanted to know how many variants there were.
Many thanks all,
Rich.

No, but I’d be interested to see a photograph of this - never heard of it. (And nice to see another member from the Southern Lands).
Hopefully this works for the images of the 2 Goblins,
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W-gPHzjAStn7-xKhhQaJ1xak8l1jNC22
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1v3KnBFHlUY_2gsCeiu_FUgo4FlkepEnt
Rich.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W-gPHzjAStn7-xKhhQaJ1xak8l1jNC22

kimchella
05-16-2020, 04:35 PM
Hi, this set of books are really nice, my Centipede Press copies of The Dark are No.8 and No. 26. A beautiful book, and it would be great if they produced the full collection.

kimchella
05-24-2020, 11:16 PM
Hi Reg, I have used Google drive to add photos, which seems to work as it provides a link to the photo you have saved. Not sure how else to add one!! Won't be long before your parcel arrives hopefully.
Richard.


I travelled down to Birmingham last week for a signing and Q&A with James Herbert. Got 3 books signed, had a nice chat with the man himself, and he happily posed for pictures with everyone whon asked. He really was a nice fella.

Will post up some pics when I get a chance.

I was at the same book signing for Ash. I had previously tried to meet James but one of us was ill or something stopped me. James was mesmerising during his talk and I couldn't wait to meet him. While in the signing queue I was talking to a few people and said how accomodating James was and how I had written to him and he had always replied. I had also sent a lot of books to him and he always returned them signed. These people looked at me as if to say oh right, as if. While in the queue a lady came round asking if we wanted our books just signing dedicating. I asked for mine to be dedicated to me, Reg and the other for a friend in New Zealand. When I got up to James he said hello, shooks hands and looked in the book. He said Reg. I said yes James and as he went to sign he looked up and said "Reg Nagle" I said yes James and he pulled me up on the stage he was on and gave me a big hug. We meet at last he said. His smile was fabulous. He signed both books writing in mine "at last. What a pleasure. Best wishes James Herbert". I asked if he would sign a Haunted Film Pack for me and he wrote "next time send money" and then in brackets "only joking" and his signature. Sadly it will never happen again but that day lives with me. I have quite a varied James Herbert collection and have some quite rare material. Sorry but I don't know how to attach a photo!

The Library Policeman
05-25-2020, 04:37 AM
Richard, I am in the process of compiling my list and will get it to you asap and Reg, it was a fantastic night in Birmingham. JH was a great guy.

The Library Policeman
05-25-2020, 04:38 AM
Hi, Has anyone out here got photos of the Once Goblin that was distributed to promote the book Once? I have 2 Goblins but they are different colours, shades of green/brown etc, and wanted to know how many variants there were.
Many thanks all,
Rich.

No, but I’d be interested to see a photograph of this - never heard of it. (And nice to see another member from the Southern Lands).
Hopefully this works for the images of the 2 Goblins,
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W-gPHzjAStn7-xKhhQaJ1xak8l1jNC22
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1v3KnBFHlUY_2gsCeiu_FUgo4FlkepEnt
Rich.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W-gPHzjAStn7-xKhhQaJ1xak8l1jNC22

Man, those are awesome! Love them.

kimchella
09-13-2021, 09:26 PM
Hi to all of the James Herbert fans, Jerad at Centepede press is getting ready to add The Spear to his latest publications. It hopefully goes on sale next Sunday. Not sure how many will be in this run, but I am fairly sure that all previous books were sold out, and they were also beautifully produced.

kimchella
07-10-2022, 08:54 PM
Hi all, just checking to see if anyone is interested in buying some James Herbert items, having a bit of a clear out so thinking of selling some of my duplicate items.
Let me know if there is anything that you need/want to add to your collections.
I have many rare items so just ask.
Thanks,
Richard.