Stephen King dated inscriptions needed

[Randall Flagg]

Much like I did the thread and wiki article with legitimate King sigs from 1980 to present, I would like to create another reference with at least one (but the more the better) King inscription from present to as far back as possible. The clearer the image, and the more lengthy or insider the inscription the better. PM me please with the images.

[Cook]

PM sent

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks to 3 members who have helped so far.
My idea is to create a wiki article(s) that chronologically shows every King inscription I can find. If I title the article(s) and tag-words properly, members can search by year, month, name, reference etc.

[mae]

RF, don't forget that nice inscription from the "Intriguing" thread:

http://imageshack.us/a/img838/5995/kgrhqrk4f9lqzhkdbqdt8pv.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

I didn't. Thanks.

[mae]

I'm scouring eBay for any interesting ones, but most I'm finding are the regular "best wishes" types:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-THE-DARK-TOWER-GUNSLINGER-Signed-US-First-Edition-1st-Fine-Fine-/00/s/MTM5MFgxMDQ0/$T2eC16F,!zoE9s5nc30bBQSk5TCKP!~~60_57.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/THE-SHINING-1977-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-FIRST-UK-EDITION-CODE-R49-CLASSIC-DJ-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTI2/$T2eC16dHJHIE9nysfCCHBQD8TeoHr!~~60_57.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Signed-It-First-Edition-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16VHJHwE9n8iiIQhBQoV,Rs5gw~~60_57.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Signed-Christine-Autograph-Signature-Book-/00/s/OTAwWDEyMDA=/$T2eC16N,!y8E9s2filI5BQnH+DF2pg~~60_57.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

We also need to verify the legitimacy of each one. Before I catalog it, hopefully members will verify/deny the authenticity.

[mae]

Should we also collect the simple "best wishes" ones? Just for posterity's sake, especially if it is dated?

[Randall Flagg]

Should we also collect the simple "best wishes" ones? Just for posterity's sake, especially if it is dated?
Knock yourself out (save the file). I am looking for inscriptions that are dated. Thus it hopefully contains the recipients name, words, and a date.

[mae]

This is an interesting one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-SIGNED-TRUE-1ST-Danse-Macabre-by-Stephen-King-HBDJ-1981-/350585702704?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item51a0894930

[TwistedNadine]

Looking forward to this. Thanks for putting this together RF


Thanks to 3 members who have helped so far.
My idea is to create a wiki article(s) that chronologically shows every King inscription I can find. If I title the article(s) and tag-words properly, members can search by year, month, name, reference etc.

[George at C-Springs]

Here's the one from my Cujo proof, been verified before (bought from David and discussed at length back in the Proofs thread a year ago or so):

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

Do you want original large jpeg files?

[biomieg]

This one MUST be included:

http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F1%2F1%2F7611335%5D%2Csizedat a%5B450x2000%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

A large version is available from Heritage Auctions here (they have good pics of several other inscriptions):

http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F1%2F1%2F7611335%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

[George at C-Springs]

This one MUST be included:

A large version is available from Heritage Auctions here (they have good pics of several other inscriptions):

See, now I would have said this one is a fake ... it looks nothing like his later stuff. And wouldn't you think the inscription is just too perfect, I mean the very first book he ever signed? Would you believe it if it was on eBay rather than Heritage? No way! I'm assuming they have a substantial paper trail of ownership to provide a lock-tight provenance.

[biomieg]

More from HA:

http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F3%2F2%2F7632924%5D%2Csizedat a%5B450x2000%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

Large file: http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F3%2F2%2F7632924%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F3%2F2%2F7632932%5D%2Csizedat a%5B450x2000%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

Large file: http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F3%2F2%2F7632932%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F3%2F2%2F7632931%5D%2Csizedat a%5B450x2000%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

Large file: http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F3%2F2%2F7632931%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B6%2F9%2F4%2F9%2F6949638%5D%2Csizedat a%5B450x2000%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

Large file: http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B6%2F9%2F4%2F9%2F6949638%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

[jhanic]

I don't like it--I don't care if it's offered by Heritage or not--I just don't like the signature whatsoever. I'm talking about the first one mentioned, to Flip and Karen.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

They are all as legit as they can be. I wish I had all of them in my collection.

[Randall Flagg]

What book did he sign, Carrie?

[biomieg]

There are many more but most of the sold items don't have 'signed' in the title so you would need to click the title to find out...

[biomieg]

What book did he sign, Carrie?

This is from a CARRIE ARC (it sold for over $11,000) - the auction was discussed here when it was announced and I don't think anyone doubted its legitimacy.

[Cook]

Is it just me? 1 year difference between these inscriptions.

http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F3%2F2%2F7632931%5D%2Csizedat a%5B450x2000%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F1%2F1%2F7611335%5D%2Csizedat a%5B450x2000%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

[herbertwest]

This one MUST be included:

http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F1%2F1%2F7611335%5D%2Csizedat a%5B450x2000%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

A large version is available from Heritage Auctions here (they have good pics of several other inscriptions):

http://images.ha.com/lf?set=path%5B7%2F6%2F1%2F1%2F7611335%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D



Any idea of who are those Flip & Karen?
Is there a picture or a link to this Carrie Pre Proof sold?

[carlosdetweiller]

This item received a lot of discussion back in March and April when it was offered by Heritage. I'm surprised you don't remember.

http://historical.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=6085&lotNo=36120

[herbertwest]

I remember now, but i was certain that most of yous kept the link with pictures or something :)

[carlosdetweiller]

I remember now, but i was certain that most of yous kept the link with pictures or something :)

Didn't keep a link. Just searched the Heritage completed auctions. That was really one of the best King items I have ever seen for sale. Truly remarkable. But, personally, I just couldn't generate much desire to own it. I think it was the fact that the inscription page was loose from the rest of the book. I think if that wasn't the case I would have been a serious player.

[Randall Flagg]

Thoughts as to using inscriptions found on the 'net without the consent of the current owner?

[mae]

Well, they're online so anyone can see. This is not for profit but educational and historical purposes. People shouldn't upload the pictures if they don't want them to be seen.

[TwistedNadine]

Thoughts as to using inscriptions found on the 'net without the consent of the current owner?

Im not an attorney but I would think it would be ok if they were already posted on the internet and if TDT's article doesnt mention who the owner is or was?

[Randall Flagg]

Looking for dated inscriptions from:
1989
1993
1996
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2011

And of course any all from other years.

[EXPLORER]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2978&title=dk-sigtwo-pens&cat=500
There is one in my Gallery from 1/28/08 titled DK sig in 2 inks
<img src="http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/572/medium/DSC007721.JPG" />

[east-tennessee]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/thumbs/sadie_971.jpg

from the Talisman Trade................ Brian

[herbertwest]

I need to find back pictures regarding the french limited THE GREEN MILE 1.

[herbertwest]

Here it is (THE GREEN MILE #1, french limited edition, 1996).
NB : this is a fac simile of message & signature.

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/552294_463088810402980_36481284_n.png

[TwistedNadine]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/thumbs/sadie_971.jpg

from the Talisman Trade................ Brian

Cant read it - too small

[biomieg]

An older one, from eBay:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Rare-Signed-Copy-of-Stephen-Kings-The-Dead-Zone-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/$(KGrHqR,!owFBYIR)G+FBQp!r1kJnw~~60_57.JPG

Click here (http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Rare-Signed-Copy-of-Stephen-Kings-The-Dead-Zone-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/$(KGrHqR,!owFBYIR)G+FBQp!r1kJnw~~60_57.JPG) for the larger version.

[Randall Flagg]

What book is that?

[olverts]

The Dead Zone

[Randall Flagg]

Looking for dated inscriptions from:
1989
1993
1996
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2011

And of course any all from other years.
I really would appreciate help on these missing years. I currently have ~70 images, but want to make this the most comprehensive collection of inscriptions in the world.

[EXPLORER]

Here are a few : http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03324.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03325.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03326.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03327.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03328.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03331.jpg

[EXPLORER]

A few more: http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03332.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03335.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03334.jpg

[EXPLORER]

....and more...:http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03351.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03350.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03349.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03348.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03347.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03346.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03345.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03344.jpg

[EXPLORER]

..... and a few more...... http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03343.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03341.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03340.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03338.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03337.jpg .....................
Here's the one where my pen died while he was signing..., He exclaimed, "Dead Pen" and got out one of his own and finished signing. http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03336.jpg

[herbertwest]

Looking for dated inscriptions from:
1989
1993
1996
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2011

And of course any all from other years.
I really would appreciate help on these missing years. I currently have ~70 images, but want to make this the most comprehensive collection of inscriptions in the world.


I gave you one for 1996, but it was a fac simile. Not valid?

[Randall Flagg]

I am not using facsimile signatures, but thanks anyway.

[TwistedNadine]

Those are great Explorer. Really like the one to Alan - any idea what King was referring to with "I finally remembered. And it works if you work it"?

[Randall Flagg]

I think it refers to the 12 Steps as part of Alcoholics Anonymous. Check the ending part of the inscription.

[TwistedNadine]

Wasnt sure if the ps had something to do with the rest of the text. Love those longer, personal inscriptions

[EXPLORER]

I think it refers to the 12 Steps as part of Alcoholics Anonymous. Check the ending part of the inscription. That was my take as well.
Perhaps he brought to a meeting...... finally.

[sentinel]

Nice collection Jim, James, Jaime, Carla, Terry, Jascar I know you probably have been all those people at one time or another!
The best one is "You are driving me insane" That's really meant for you stalking him!
Great stuff, love to see it!
-K

[Patrick]

...
The best one is "You are driving me insane" That's really meant for you stalking him!
Great stuff, love to see it!
-K
I was thinking the same thing! LOL

[EXPLORER]

...
The best one is "You are driving me insane" That's really meant for you stalking him!
Great stuff, love to see it!
-K
I was thinking the same thing! LOL
Actually, I suggested that text.. he laughed and oblidged my request. Got that one in NYC @ Barnes & Noble 17th St

[Patrick]

Excellent!

[Randall Flagg]

1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 are proving to be elusive.

[Pasiuk57]

I have a Rose Madder signed in 1999
I have a Black House signed in 2003

[Randall Flagg]

Well if they are inscribed/dated and you wish to share, please PM me.

[Pasiuk57]

Just PM'd

[EXPLORER]

1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 are proving to be elusive.
Have you checked with Brennan?

[TwistedNadine]

Ha Ha Oh he'll hook you up all right

[Bad Penny]

:emot-roflolmao:

[mae]

Here's a great and lengthy transcription from another thread:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?16914-The-Shining-S-L-from-Subterranean-Press&p=745426&viewfull=1#post745426

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/parallaxviewinscription.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

It is, but I don't have permission to use it.

[carlosdetweiller]

It is, but I don't have permission to use it.

You have my permission but I can't speak for Steve.

[The Library Policeman]

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03331.jpg

You know, the things I have in common with that inscription are uncanny, My name is Alan, my ebay user name is The Library Policeman and I attended AA meetings for years.

[EXPLORER]

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03331.jpg

You know, the things I have in common with that inscription are uncanny, My name is Alan, my ebay user name is The Library Policeman and I attended AA meetings for years.
Are you suggesting I should keep you in mind if I decide to sell?

[The Library Policeman]

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC03331.jpg

You know, the things I have in common with that inscription are uncanny, My name is Alan, my ebay user name is The Library Policeman and I attended AA meetings for years.
Are you suggesting I should keep you in mind if I decide to sell?


Haha yes definitely! :)

[herbertwest]

If someone ever come across a book signed to someone called "Jeremy", please let me know :)
Or a french signed book

[sgc1999]

wee wee

[Randall Flagg]

People have been a great help. I am still missing 2005, 2006, and 2007. Any assistance is appreciated.

[needfulthings]

If someone ever come across a book signed to someone called "Jeremy", please let me know :)
Or a french signed book
NFS
http://imageshack.us/a/img138/3493/img437d.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img191/8082/img438p.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

2006:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/46749_144683558903567_761940_n.jpg

[herbertwest]

If someone ever come across a book signed to someone called "Jeremy", please let me know :)
Or a french signed book
NFS
http://imageshack.us/a/img138/3493/img437d.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img191/8082/img438p.jpg


I meant, copies available for sale :-(

[Randall Flagg]

Ari, any chance to get a photo that is in better focus?

[RC65]

From 1991:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i341/at-home-daddy/IMG_0072a.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i341/at-home-daddy/IMG_0072b.jpg

It's mine, inscribed to me, and is completely valid. Only odd thing about it is, it was actually received in '91, not 1990 as per in the inscription. Like many of us, King hadn't yet got used to writing the new year, so accidentally wrote the previous year, i.e. it should have read 1/4/91, not 1/4/90. Not sure if that makes any difference for the purposes of this thread.

Btw, this is my first post. I've lurked at Calvin's Corner for so long, figured it was time to register and contribute from time to time.

[Ari_Racing]

Sure, Jerome. I'll take a new pic today.

[Randall Flagg]

From 1991:


Btw, this is my first post. I've lurked at Calvin's Corner for so long, figured it was time to register and contribute from time to time.
Welcome. I approved your post. Our spam software moderates posts with links, and or images from members with less than 5 posts.
Once you have 5 posts other areas of the site will be viewable.

[ChristineB]

Welcome RC65, well met!!

[jhanic]

Welcome, RC65! Feel free to post often!

John

[RC65]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone...I'll be sure to make it more of a priority to post than to just lurk. Regrettably, I don't have the knowledge or vast collections of King's work that many here have -- I fell away from being a Constant Reader sometime around the mid-'90s after a few too many disappointments, then waded back in for a short while with THE GREEN MILE and BAG OF BONES...then had my interest in King's work fully ignited again with UNDER THE DOME and, especially, 11/22/63 (got the signed limiteds of both of those, in fact). They both brought back that familiar buzz I used to get Back in the Day reading King's now classic work. I'm really looking forward to DR. SLEEP and JOYLAND, and it's great to once again look forward to King's work...it's a feeling I missed for far too long.

[jhanic]

RC65, don't worry that you think your collection is not large or you don't have the knowledge. We ALL started small. And as you read more on the site, you'll learn lots!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Getting there. 2005 and 2006 are missing. I have over 100 inscriptions. I am trying to figure out the best way to post them. 100+ huge images in 1 post could be very slow to load.

[Brice]

catalog?

[Randall Flagg]

Yes. But I may divide them up into ~10 posts to speed loading. Either that or use the spoiler tag-but I'd prefer not to do it that way.

[mae]

Yeah, I think a wiki catalog by year would be best.

[Ari_Racing]

2006:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1360693272-2006.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

What book?

[Ari_Racing]

Lisey's Story

[mcdonaldj]

Getting there. 2005 and 2006 are missing. I have over 100 inscriptions. I am trying to figure out the best way to post them. 100+ huge images in 1 post could be very slow to load.

Jerome, whichever way you decide to post the by year signatures - a big thank you!

This is something I've wanted for awhile to direct compare King signatures by year to better sniff out the forgeries (and it is just cool). Most fakes are poor quality and obvious, but a few are harder to verify based on his changing penmanship.

Also, I got the DJ - it is great - thanks!

[Randall Flagg]

Still need 2005, and a 2013 would be cool also.

[mcdonaldj]

Still need 2005, and a 2013 would be cool also.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-WIND-THROUGH-THE-KEYHOLE-SIGNED-COLLECTORS-EDITION-/111016059608?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d912a2d8

Has a 2013 signature you could use until you get an inscription. I sent him a message asking if he would allow it.

[Randall Flagg]

Stuck missing 2005.

[Cook]

Make it into a poster titled: Is it real or is it Brennan? (or something else)
Use nice quality paper... Seriously, I would buy a copy in a heartbeat.




Getting there. 2005 and 2006 are missing. I have over 100 inscriptions. I am trying to figure out the best way to post them. 100+ huge images in 1 post could be very slow to load.

[Randall Flagg]

I never though of a poster (broadside?). Probably a great idea that when implemented would have little demand.

[CyberGhostface]

I asked King to sign my CD IT book when he came to UMass last year. Spoilering just in case it's too big.

http://i.imgur.com/75SKfuC.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

That's amazing!

[carlosdetweiller]

Really nice!!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Randall Flagg]

That is impressive. Thanks.

[CyberGhostface]

Thanks. :) I was actually nervous asking him given his thoughts on SEs but he was very nice. He was like, "Wow, Cemetery Dance!"

[Cook]

Maybe 100 from this site would by it... just a thought



I never though of a poster (broadside?). Probably a great idea that when implemented would have little demand.

[EXPLORER]

Have to love Kings unique inscriptions... VERY NICE!

[EXPLORER]

Maybe 100 from this site would by it... just a thought



I never though of a poster (broadside?). Probably a great idea that when implemented would have little demand.
Make them a limited numbered edition.... Perhaps you can get SK to sign..

If not there is always.......... "He who won't be named "

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats on the signature!!!

[TwistedNadine]

CyberGhostFace that inscription is fantastic! Lucky you! Big congrats tho I have to admit I am very envious

[Bad Penny]

I asked King to sign my CD IT book when he came to UMass last year. Spoilering just in case it's too big.

http://i.imgur.com/75SKfuC.jpg

Way cool mate, gratz !!!! :clap:

[becca69]

Stuck missing 2005.

My Gunslinger, Carrie, 'Salem's Lot and W&G are all from '05 but sadly he didn't date them (they are in my thread, 1st page). This was at the Barnes & Noble/New Yorker Festival signing in Union Square, NYC - 9/24/05.

[Randall Flagg]

I still am missing atcual inscriptions from 2004 and 2005.
I suppose I could create the article and add the missing years when/if they appear.
I am considering grouping the pics in sets of ~10 and spoiler tagging them so that one can click on certain sets and have quick image loading.
If I posted 125+ pics in one post, it could take a very long time to load for anyone without a super high-speed internet connection.

[Roseannebarr]

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a561/Kim_Collier_Reitz/B1B71E25-230D-4853-9FC6-124B5E4225DD-4597-00000430052334EF_zps057a8ade.jpg (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/Kim_Collier_Reitz/media/B1B71E25-230D-4853-9FC6-124B5E4225DD-4597-00000430052334EF_zps057a8ade.jpg.html)

[Roseannebarr]

Please use my book for 2013!!! Cujo is a boy, the she's a real bitch refers to Christine. Thanks to twisted Nadine and everybody else that helped me get this!!!!

[herbertwest]

is it the one you were able to ask for anything?
very nice inscription!

[Roseannebarr]

Yes. Won the pet auction in INdiana and his florida neighbor hand delivered it to him. It was his personal copy. Thanks to everyone here for their help in getting the inscription right. The only thing he did not do was draw the balloon from IT!

But I was still pretty darn happy

[herbertwest]

What auction?

[TwistedNadine]

Absolutely love it Glenn! Amazingly Cool!
Congratulations to you!