Mr. Mercedes - New Novel, June 2014

[Randall Flagg]

Stephen King mentions a new novel he is working on. Not supernatural, but a detective novel involving a person who drove a car into a crowd of people and then taunted the Detective who handled the case after his retirement.
Apparently what started as a short story has turned into a 500 page manuscript.

Link-click on Stephen King On Twilight, 50 Shades of Grey, Lovecraft & More
http://www.uml.edu/Chancellor/Speaker-Series/Stephen-King-Videos.aspx

[Stockerlone]

One more new story..... Sounds interesting !!!

[Dan]

Sweet, can't wait!

[you ever seen a ghost?]

but you will. a very long time.

until, like, 2014.

-justin

[Randall Flagg]

With two books scheduled for 2013 that is understandable. It still is a topic that King mentioned and someone has to be an "early" poster about it.

[mae]

Sounds great. I think this was already mentioned by someone in the main UMass thread, but it's good to have a separate thread for it to keep track of its progress. I'm really enjoying King exploring non-supernatural stories, such as with some of his recent short stories, and likely Joyland and also this upcoming novel.

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8TkQvdJVbc

[Bev Vincent]

Joyland does have a supernatural element -- it's the first Hard Case Crime book to do so.

[Randall Flagg]

Fascinating interview. He discusses the new book from ~6:20-15:38 in the video.

[mae]

And I believe he also talks a bit about it toward the end of the talk.

[RichardX]

This one doesn't sound all that interesting. SK must be on some kind of hard boiled Raymond Chandler detective kick. I tend to prefer the old fashioned horror story, but I'll still read them all.

[mae]

I'm with King when he says that you can call him a "horror writer" but that's not exactly what he is and it's great seeing him doing more mainstream literature. Of course we know that Doctor Sleep will be an old-school horror novel, but he's done several things recently that make me think "Mr. Mercedes" (or whatever it'll eventually be called) will be a great, harsh book - and scary! - in the vein of the stories in "Full Dark, No Stars".

[mae]

P.S.: I do hope the title gets changed.

[herbertwest]

This one doesn't sound all that interesting. SK must be on some kind of hard boiled Raymond Chandler detective kick. I tend to prefer the old fashioned horror story, but I'll still read them all.

I personally like what he told us about it, as well as the title :)

[mattgreenbean]

I wonder if it's set in South Carolina? Might get another chance to meet him if he comes down here to do a signing.

[CyberGhostface]

I was the one in the audience who asked King about Flagg at the 38:26 mark. :)

[ChristineB]

Yes I inquired about this at SKMB, Ms. Mod stated it would be at least 2014 before we see this one, and Mr. Mercedes is a working title that King isn't real happy with.

Not suprising since he already has 2 books out in 2013 and at the time of this talk this book was only 3/4 done.


Joyland does have a supernatural element -- it's the first Hard Case Crime book to do so.

I have to beg to differ on this, Colorado Kid, while not having an explicit supernatural element, does have an air of supernatural to it.

[Bev Vincent]

I"m quoting Charles Ardai, who I interviewed recently. Colorado Kid has an air of the inexplicable, but nothing overtly supernatural. Apparently in Joyland, things are more overt.

[ChristineB]

I see, thanks Bev.

[mae]

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/arts/hc-stephen-king-0714-20130714,0,4065559,full.story

King, 65, now has more than 350 million copies of his works in print. Two new books, "Joyland" and "Doctor Sleep," are being published this year and another, "Mr. Mercedes," will be released in 2014.

Coming next after "Doctor Sleep" is a detective novel due out next year titled "Mr. Mercedes." Though it was written before the Boston Marathon bombing, it has a similar plot element, King says.

[Stockerlone]

Question and answer about Mr. Mercedes and Revival on SK´s message board

Hi Marsha,
I was just listening to the CBC interview with Stephen and Owen, and Stephen said that he wasn't working on anything at the moment.
Can we take that to mean that he has fully finished editing Mr. Mercedes, or that he has completed the first draft of Revival?


Moderator
Ms. Mod
..It means that those aren't in his queue at the moment and he's waiting for the editors to do their thing. Release dates have been set but I don't think I'm at liberty to give that information out yet so (didn't want to disappoint GNTLGNT ).

http://www.stephenking.com/community/showthread.php/31154-Revival

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Mr. Mercedes - June 2013
Revival - November 2013

:)

[Stockerlone]

Mr. Mercedes - June 2013
Revival - November 2013

:)

or....

Mr. Mercedes - June 2014
Revival - November 2014
:wtf:

[jhanic]

Your source for the dates?

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Mr. Mercedes - June 2013
Revival - November 2013

:)

or....

Mr. Mercedes - June 2014
Revival - November 2014
:wtf:

Ooops. Thanks.

[mae]

Sweet, four novels in two years. Way to retire, Uncle Steve!

[CRinVA]

Your source for the dates?

John

Really, are those dates from a source or wishful thinking????

[mae]

If not from a source then a very educated guess, I'd say.

[nocny]

I can confirm the first one. Knowing that the second is HIGHLY probable.

[Joka42]

I do not think this evil king moves away from traditional horror genre, when you personally experience many stories and novels of genres that are not classic terror.

[RichardX]

The night after the King appearance in Toronto some old lady struck about 20 cars before knocking over a power line. I haven't seen any explanation in the press as to what happened. Maybe she is Mrs. Mercedes.

[mae]

Seems June 2014 is confirmed for this novel. CD has the ISBN (978-1476754451) and page length (500): http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king100 But I can't find any other confirmation, other than a page at Amazon Japan.

[Darkday]

It's on amazon.com since a few days. Amazon lists June 3 as release date and 496 pages.

[RandyinAK]

Any idea when the S/L will go on sale?

[Randall Flagg]

Any idea when the S/L will go on sale?
Not yet. But I have an idea who the publisher is.

[RandyinAK]

Yep :)

[Kingfan24]

LOL it begins again - think a book tour is in the works?

[jhanic]

Mr. Mercedes has been listed on Amazon with a publication date of June 3, 2014:

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Mercedes-Novel ... 126&sr=8-1

Cemetery Dance has also announced this and is offering (via pre-order) a slipcase:

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king100

John

[TwistedNadine]

LOL it begins again - think a book tour is in the works?

A book tour or Speaking events and Lotteries of pre-signed books?
Or nothing at all?

I really hope 2014 has a few good old fashioned SIGNINGS

[Merlin1958]

Guess what was just added to my Xmas list? LOL

[Gris]

LOL it begins again - think a book tour is in the works?

A book tour or Speaking events and Lotteries of pre-signed books?
Or nothing at all?

I really hope 2014 has a few good old fashioned SIGNINGS

Agreed. I'm so fed up with "Lotteries" after the NYC Dr. Sleep debacle.

[evilash]

I will take any event that is run as well as the Toronto event. I could not have dreamed up anything better.

[TwistedNadine]

I will take any event that is run as well as the Toronto event. I could not have dreamed up anything better.
Was an excellent, very smooth event. One of these a year would rock my world.
BTW was great to meet you, even tho I still think we've met before...



Agreed. I'm so fed up with "Lotteries" after the NYC Dr. Sleep debacle.

Colorado was worse. Not a whole lot of signed books compared to attendees.
But the event itself was pretty good and was great hanging out with members

[CyberGhostface]

I actually think this is a story that would go better with the "Hard Case Crime" line over Joyland (unless they only do certain lengths, Joyland and Colorado Kid are both pretty small).

[mae]

June 3 has been confirmed by the official site.

[mae]

King talked a bit about Mr. Mercedes in Paris. Video here: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?16926-Stephen-King-European-Tour-(France-Germany)...-in-november-2013&p=813385&viewfull=1#post813385

[herbertwest]

Absolutely nothing that we (us as collectors) dont know ;-)

Here is the link the official video >>>


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njbcJAgTa2Q

[Bev Vincent]

Here's the official plot summary, hidden in case you don't want to know anything more.

In a mega-stakes, high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely and winning heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from blowing up thousands.

In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes.

In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the “perk” and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy.

Brady Hartfield lives with his alcoholic mother in the house where he was born. He loved the feel of death under the wheels of the Mercedes, and he wants that rush again. Only Bill Hodges, with a couple of highly unlikely allies, can apprehend the killer before he strikes again. And they have no time to lose, because Brady’s next mission, if it succeeds, will kill or maim thousands.

Mr. Mercedes is a war between good and evil, from the master of suspense whose insight into the mind of this obsessed, insane killer is chilling and unforgettable.

[mikeC]

Uggh, more alcoholic stuff.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Uggh, more alcoholic stuff.

Read it while you're drunk :)

[Randall Flagg]

Uggh, more alcoholic stuff.

Read it while you're drunk :)
I generally read King's books with a pint of ale handy.

[mae]

Sounds pretty wild and looks to be straight fiction. Cannot wait!

[Merlin1958]

Uggh, more alcoholic stuff.

Read it while you're drunk :)


:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[johnsmith87]

Uggh, more alcoholic stuff.

Hey, he just seems to be showing thematic consistency. It all seems to make sense.

Anyways, I'm really looking forward to this one. Should be a fun ride.

[skyofcrack]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51OD6l-DuiL._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

[CyberGhostface]

Just ordered a copy at my library, #1 on the queue. :rock:

[Randall Flagg]

Is that the cover?....I guess it is. I like our own mockup better.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1369785209-Mock%20up%20Mister%20mercedes.jpg

[nocny]

Yes.

[skyofcrack]

Bigger version of cover:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81-tcRryQ1L._SL1500_.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Bigger version of cover:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81-tcRryQ1L._SL1500_.jpg

A little "Who will watch the Watchmen" action going on there!! LOL

[herbertwest]

Is that the cover?....I guess it is. I like our own mockup better.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1369785209-Mock%20up%20Mister%20mercedes.jpg

Was it you that did the cover? I prefer it. I dont really like the amazon one...

[Randall Flagg]

Is that the cover?....I guess it is. I like our own mockup better.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1369785209-Mock%20up%20Mister%20mercedes.jpg

Was it you that did the cover? I prefer it. I dont really like the amazon one...
No I did not. A member did it.

[mae]

I like the real cover, especially that grinning smiley, but it feels a little generic to me, like a Patterson or a Koontz cover.

[stroppygoblin]

Do we know who the publisher will be yet?
Any limited announcement?

[mae]

We already know it's Scribner: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1476754454/

[TwistedNadine]

I like the real cover, especially that grinning smiley, but it feels a little generic to me, like a Patterson or a Koontz cover.

The smiley is the ONLY thing I like on that cover. The rest not only seems generic but unrelated (Mr. Mercedes = Bloody rain +Umbrella??)
I like the member's mock up better.

[Merlin1958]

I like the real cover, especially that grinning smiley, but it feels a little generic to me, like a Patterson or a Koontz cover.

The smiley is the ONLY thing I like on that cover. The rest not only seems generic but unrelated (Mr. Mercedes = Bloody rain +Umbrella??)
I like the member's mock up better.

I agree with you, TN but maybe it is something that is pertinent to the story itself? The "Synopsis" states that the bulk of the story takes place after he does his Mr. Mercede's-thing and that the stakes are even higher, so....

[RichardX]

And I thought the cover of Dr. Sleep was bad. This one is awful. For some reason, the style reminds me of NOS4A2 cover. There are a lot of references and themes to the JFK assassination in King's works. One of the stranger images from that day was the "Umbrella Man" holding an open umbrella on the street as JFK was assassinated.

[herbertwest]

I dont like the cover at all. I think that they should have played on the Mercedes side, and not on a potential attack?
A bloody mercedes or something would have been quite cool it think...

[stroppygoblin]

I dont like the cover at all. I think that they should have played on the Mercedes side, and not on a potential attack?
A bloody mercedes or something would have been quite cool it think...

I suspect the Mercedes Benz Car group would have something to say about that...

[mae]

Yes. I like the cover fine, don't need to have the Mercedes on the cover - it's a silly title as it is, it was a working title that stuck, but it probably will make more sense once we read the novel. And the cover will also make sense once we read the novel. I like simple, so this is nice.

[Ari_Racing]

I don't think at all that it's the final cover.

[webstar1000]

I dont like the cover at all. I think that they should have played on the Mercedes side, and not on a potential attack?
A bloody mercedes or something would have been quite cool it think...

I suspect the Mercedes Benz Car group would have something to say about that...

Big time

[Bev Vincent]

I don't think at all that it's the final cover.

Confirmed as the final cover on stephenking.com today.

[Br!an]

The smiley face reminds me of Desperation. Tak!

[stroppygoblin]

The smiley face reminds me of Desperation. Tak!

I travel in the Nordics a lot with work and have been to Denmark many times. The Danish for thank you is Tak! It always makes me think of that book!

[Merlin1958]

Who watches the Watchmen?

http://imageshack.com/a/img829/8820/4vd8.jpg

[herbertwest]

I dont like the cover at all. I think that they should have played on the Mercedes side, and not on a potential attack?
A bloody mercedes or something would have been quite cool it think...

I suspect the Mercedes Benz Car group would have something to say about that...

A work of fiction that would bring them free advertising...

[stroppygoblin]

I dont like the cover at all. I think that they should have played on the Mercedes side, and not on a potential attack?
A bloody mercedes or something would have been quite cool it think...

I suspect the Mercedes Benz Car group would have something to say about that...

A work of fiction that would bring them free advertising...

In my experience advertising agencies shy away from anything depicting murder or death in conjunction with their brands. Especially car manufacturers...

[herbertwest]

Surely Scribner has their own book designers, that does not work for BMW.
But anyway, that's their choice :)

[stroppygoblin]

Surely Scribner has their own book designers, that does not work for BMW.
But anyway, that's their choice :)

Absolutely, but Mercedes Benz Own the rights to the logo and can prevent its use if they wish.

[mattgreenbean]

Sub press used the Rolls-Royce symbol on the cover of NOS4R2.

[stroppygoblin]

Sub press used the Rolls-Royce symbol on the cover of NOS4R2.

Used on the limited I think, Trade had it removed...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6NcHggkFn1E/UYtg0dS6p_I/AAAAAAAAOzI/VxyMlliGrvE/s1600/NOS4A2+%5BSubterranean+Press+edition%5D.jpg

http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/rendition/modules/43169803/disp/abda9cee84658dde04a55c36fb8d2b97.jpg

[divemaster]

Christine was very prominently a Plymouth Fury. Did that pose a problem?

[herbertwest]

Surely Scribner has their own book designers, that does not work for BMW.
But anyway, that's their choice :)

Absolutely, but Mercedes Benz Own the rights to the logo and can prevent its use if they wish.

Probably yes. If they feel like it is a good reason to do. Once again, i think that having the Mercedes logo on a King book, would only be positive. Even if covered in blood etc.
But maybe that simply wasnt ever an idea that crossed their mind. Anyway :)

[Br!an]

Christine was very prominently a Plymouth Fury. Did that pose a problem?

At that point it could only help sales of the Fury.

[jhanic]

You can now pre-order the UK Mr. Mercedes (published by Hodder & Stoughton) at Amazon.co.uk:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mr-Mercedes-Stephen-King/dp/1444788620/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387398109&sr=8-1&keywords=mr+mercedes+stephen+king

John

[Merlin1958]

Thanks, John. Got it!!

[Stockerlone]

Mr. Mercedes bookcover from POLAND
http://www.wydawnictwoalbatros.com/ksiazki/1508/2784.jpg
http://www.wydawnictwoalbatros.com/ksiazka,1508,2784,pan-mercedes.html

[Merlin1958]

My daughter (Krissy-Bell) got it for me on pre-order for Xmas!! She is the best!! The slipcased version of course!! LOL

[herbertwest]

Am not so sure of the cover... too photoshoppy if you ask me.
So, the day after the US release. Interesting.

[Br!an]

I wonder if it's set in South Carolina? Might get another chance to meet him if he comes down here to do a signing.

Sounds more like a Florida story to me. :orely:

[Bev Vincent]

"In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes.

In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the “perk” and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy."

[stroppygoblin]

"In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes.

In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the “perk” and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy."

See - thats why Bev is so good at what he does. It's noticing the little things that makes his guides invaluable :)

[nocny]

So, the day after the US release. Interesting.

Common thing in Poland. Well this time is AFTER so it's not so common because it used to be THE SAME day ;)

[Randall Flagg]

"In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes.

In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the “perk” and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy."
Detroit is the 3rd largest city in the Midwest, but there are several other cities that could easily fit the description. Cleveland and St. Louis certainly are "distressed".

[needfulthings]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/545/1oyh.jpg

[Ben Mears]

"In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes.

In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the “perk” and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy."

I think it would be cool if it turned out to be this:
"It sprawled along the verge of the lake like a string of dirty pearls made clean with the dawn" is how King described Harding, the major American Midwestern city portrayed in The Running Man and Sword In The Darkness.

[herbertwest]

Cover published by the british facebook page
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1656108_558191134287885_172474632_n.jpg

I really like this one! better than the other one!



https://www.facebook.com/stephenkingbooks/photos/np.68256464.1814836103/558191134287885/?type=1&notif_t=notify_me
ANIMATED COVER
>>> https://www.hodder.co.uk/Articles/Stephen%20King%20Animated%20Cover.page

[Bev Vincent]

I'm going out on a limb here to suggest that an umbrella is somehow significant to the story.

[Nerak]

Bev, I am going out on a limb here and thinking you already read it! LOL

For other news, I preordered the Nook book yesterday!

[jhanic]

Bev, I am going out on a limb here and thinking you already read it! LOL

For other news, I preordered the Nook book yesterday!

Hey! Welcome back, Karen! We've missed you lots!

John

[mae]

I prefer the US, as usual.

[Joe315]

That reminds of the Pixar short The Blue Umbrella.

[webstar1000]

I am really excited about this book... It really seems like King is going in a different direction with this one. I have a feeling the "supernatural" may be left out of it to a degree.... I think this is more thriller based. Can't wait

[Ricky]

I really like that cover!

[herbertwest]

I prefer the US, as usual.

Really?

[Bev Vincent]

I am really excited about this book... It really seems like King is going in a different direction with this one. I have a feeling the "supernatural" may be left out of it to a degree.... I think this is more thriller based. Can't wait

No supernatural elements at all.

[CyberGhostface]

I like the UK cover more.

[mae]

I am really excited about this book... It really seems like King is going in a different direction with this one. I have a feeling the "supernatural" may be left out of it to a degree.... I think this is more thriller based. Can't wait

No supernatural elements at all.

Good to hear. Should be very interesting.

[mae]

I prefer the US, as usual.

Really?

Of course. I've always preferred the domestic covers to the UK ones, and lately they've been using a font I'm not too fond of. Back in the '80s and '90s Viking used the same font for King's name on the cover as well (which was cool and unique enough), and Scribner in the late '90s and early 2000s, but then went to unique designs for each book. That's what I like, diversity. Plus they put quotes about how great King is on UK covers which I find wholly redundant. If need be, those can go on the inside flap or something, not the front cover.

[herbertwest]

Beside the font and the quote (which I do not pay attention), what about the actual artwork? I really don't like the US cover. There is something... odd with it. The UK cover looks more realistic, which is... scarier I guess.

[Kingfan24]

So what are we figuring the limited edition chances are on this one?

[Bev Vincent]

Very low.

[Merlin1958]

Very low.

Maybe one of those U.K. facsimile editions, Bev?

[Bev Vincent]

I don't know what the UK plans are.

[Nerak]

Hey!!! Thanks!



Bev, I am going out on a limb here and thinking you already read it! LOL

For other news, I preordered the Nook book yesterday!

Hey! Welcome back, Karen! We've missed you lots!

John

[herbertwest]

I don't know what the UK plans are.

I was told that they may not have any proofs for this one :-(

[jhanic]

:frown2:

This would not be unusual, though. A number of King's books were published in the UK without a UK proof.

John

[biomieg]

This is pure speculation but I believe that the more people get used to reading books in electronic format, the larger the chance is that printed proofs for reviewing purposes will disappear.

I am sure that in-house pre-publication states will continue to exist but not many of those will end up in collector's hands.

I do not fear for the future of the printed book, by the way. But proofs?

[jhanic]

This is pure speculation but I believe that the more people get used to reading books in electronic format, the larger the chance is that printed proofs for reviewing purposes will disappear.

I am sure that in-house pre-publication states will continue to exist but not many of those will end up in collector's hands.

I do not fear for the future of the printed book, by the way. But proofs?

You make a good point!

John

[Bev Vincent]

Many publishers are moving to electronic galleys, and I'm happy about that. It's hard to know what to do with review copies after I'm done with them, so being able to just remove them from my iPad solves that issue!

[jhanic]

Many publishers are moving to electronic galleys, and I'm happy about that. It's hard to know what to do with review copies after I'm done with them, so being able to just remove them from my iPad solves that issue!

But what about us collectors of proofs??? :cry:

John

[Bev Vincent]

Animated version:

https://www.hodder.co.uk/assets/HodderStoughton/img/book%20covers/MrMERCEDES_hbk-animated.gif

[Merlin1958]

Many publishers are moving to electronic galleys, and I'm happy about that. It's hard to know what to do with review copies after I'm done with them, so being able to just remove them from my iPad solves that issue!

But what about us collectors of proofs??? :cry:


John


If there are no more proofs, than yours should increase in value over time, no? A similar thing occurred when, Disney stopped producing hand painted cells. They switch to computer generated and the value of the painted ones sky rocketed.

[jhanic]

Many publishers are moving to electronic galleys, and I'm happy about that. It's hard to know what to do with review copies after I'm done with them, so being able to just remove them from my iPad solves that issue!

But what about us collectors of proofs??? :cry:


John


If there are no more proofs, than yours should increase in value over time, no? A similar thing occurred when, Disney stopped producing hand painted cells. They switch to computer generated and the value of the painted ones sky rocketed.

Maybe, but I enjoy the chance to read the books before they are "officially" published!

John

[Joe315]

I would think with the digital proofs here would be a higher chance of the story leaking. Obviously people sell the paper proofs but at least with those there is a finite number and probably a bit easier to track.

[Merlin1958]

Many publishers are moving to electronic galleys, and I'm happy about that. It's hard to know what to do with review copies after I'm done with them, so being able to just remove them from my iPad solves that issue!

But what about us collectors of proofs??? :cry:


John


If there are no more proofs, than yours should increase in value over time, no? A similar thing occurred when, Disney stopped producing hand painted cells. They switch to computer generated and the value of the painted ones sky rocketed.

Maybe, but I enjoy the chance to read the books before they are "officially" published!

John

Oh, I realize that, John. It was just that your post seemed so sad I was trying to cheer you up a bit.

[herbertwest]

Maybe, but I enjoy the chance to read the books before they are "officially" published!
John

I know! We easily get used to those priviledges and feel "special" :-(

[Bev Vincent]

Will Patton has been cast as the narrator for the MR. MERCEDES audiobook. Will narrated the audiobook edition of DOCTOR SLEEP to great acclaim: he’s nominated for an Audie Award for Best Male Solo Narration and the DOCTOR SLEEP audiobook was chosen as the 2013 Audiobook of the Year by Audible.

[Bev Vincent]

Couldn't help but think of Mr. Mercedes when I saw this article today: Two people were killed and 23 more were injured early Thursday after a suspected drunken driver rammed through a police barricade in downtown Austin during the South by Southwest music festival. (http://www.chron.com/news/local/article/Two-killed-after-driver-rams-police-barricade-at-5313114.php?cmpid=hpfc)

[Bev Vincent]

http://www.stephenking.com/promo/mr_mercedes/mm_full_dust_jacket_artwork.jpg

[herbertwest]

Forbidden link :-(

[herbertwest]

This i guess?

>>> http://www.stephenking.com/news_archive/article434.html

[Ari_Racing]

http://www.stephenking.com/promo/mr_mercedes/mm_full_dust_jacket_artwork.jpg

[Br!an]

Where there is a will, etc....
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/cabinetmaniac/Books/mm_full_dust_jacket_artwork.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

For some reason, image hot-linking to SK.com doesn't always work. Here is the full dust jacket reveal (http://www.stephenking.com/promo/mr_mercedes/full_dust_jacket_artwork.html)

[Randall Flagg]

Keep in mind that sometimes an image that is too large, will not show on the site.
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1395235695-mm_full_dust_jacket_artwork%201250x538.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

Working on my review for CD #71, which should be out in May.

[herbertwest]

No embargo in the US regarding reviews?

[childgrambino]

anyone know how to get an advanced copy?

[Kingfan24]

it's very difficult if you aren't a major book reviewer or have connections that are

[childgrambino]

i've just been checking ebay, but no luck yet. figured i might not know of a source.

[jhanic]

I seriously doubt you'll see any advance copies of Mr. Mercedes on eBay until after the book's publication. King's office keeps a pretty good check on that. After publication, they don't seem to care.

(Check out my Collections thread, post #509, to see what it looks like.) Yes, I own one.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?6011-Book-Collection-jhanic-proofs

John

[childgrambino]

i'm jealous, man. i would love to have one. how did you get it?

[Merlin1958]

i've just been checking ebay, but no luck yet. figured i might not know of a source.


I seriously doubt you'll see any advance copies of Mr. Mercedes on eBay until after the book's publication. King's office keeps a pretty good check on that. After publication, they don't seem to care.

(Check out my Collections thread, post #509, to see what it looks like.) Yes, I own one.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?6011-Book-Collection-jhanic-proofs

John


John, is the undisputed "Proof-King". They ask him first if a proof should be published!! LOL

[jhanic]

I only wish!

Child, I get my copies from various sources I've developed over the years.

John

[Merlin1958]

I only wish!

Child, I get my copies from various sources I've developed over the years.

John

"Child"? I love ya, John but while I may occasionally be characterized as one I am 55 years of age and a Grandfather (Oh, Happy Day!!). LOL You underestimate your status. You are "THE PROOF KING" in my book!!

[jhanic]

Sorry I wasn't more clear in my answer--I was addressing childgrambino, not you. He asked where I got the proofs.

(To me (an oldie of 69 years), you're almost a child, Bill. :smile:)

John


John

[Merlin1958]

:wtf::wtf::wtf:

[stroppygoblin]

Sorry I wasn't more clear in my answer--I was addressing childgrambino, not you. He asked where I got the proofs.

(To me (an oldie of 69 years), you're almost a child, Bill. :smile:)

John


John

Hear that Gramps? He make you look like a young 'un! :P

[Merlin1958]

Sorry I wasn't more clear in my answer--I was addressing childgrambino, not you. He asked where I got the proofs.

(To me (an oldie of 69 years), you're almost a child, Bill. :smile:)

John


John

Hear that Gramps? He make you look like a young 'un! :P

I feel young again!! LOL

[jhanic]

I finished my advance copy of Mr. Mercedes this morning. No spoilers, but if you like suspense/thrillers, you'll REALLY like this one. Nothing supernatural whatsoever in it.

John

[mikeC]

I finished my advance copy of Mr. Mercedes this morning. No spoilers, but if you like suspense/thrillers, you'll REALLY like this one. Nothing supernatural whatsoever in it.

John

How much alcohol stuff is it?

[jhanic]

I finished my advance copy of Mr. Mercedes this morning. No spoilers, but if you like suspense/thrillers, you'll REALLY like this one. Nothing supernatural whatsoever in

John

How much alcohol stuff is it?

Nothing memorable.

John

[Bev Vincent]

Some characters do take an occasional drink.

[mae]

What's wrong with alcohol? :ft:

[subie09lega]

How much alcohol stuff is it?

Referring to Alcoholics Anonymous stuff, right? Compared to references in Doctor Sleep maybe?

[Merlin1958]

So, Steve is in A.A. so what? It's only natural that he will write about it if only as therapy. If you enjoy his writing it shouldn't come as a surprise or be an issue. It's a part of who he is, no?

[jhanic]

There's nothing about AA in Mr. Mercedes or, if there is, it's not memorable. That's what I thought when responding to mikeC's question.

John

[Merlin1958]

There's nothing about AA in Mr. Mercedes or, if there is, it's not memorable. That's what I thought when responding to mikeC's question.

John

Sorry, I was just saying "in general" with regards to other books and such. I just don't see the issue as being relevant. He is, what he is, is all I meant.

[childgrambino]

John,

Would you be willing to sell your copy?

[subie09lega]

John,

Would you be willing to sell your copy?

Go for the one already on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-MR-MERCEDES-First-Edition-NEW-Advance-Uncorrected-Proofs-/310911074414?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4863be806e

[childgrambino]

I saw that, but I can't afford it at what it's at now unfortunately :(

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I saw that, but I can't afford it at what it's at now unfortunately :(

It will go for a lot more than it currently is.

[childgrambino]

That's ridiculous. It will be available in less than 9 weeks for $20

[mikeC]

There's nothing about AA in Mr. Mercedes or, if there is, it's not memorable. That's what I thought when responding to mikeC's question.

John

Thank you for the reply, not really talking AA per say, just alcohol being a plot device, he overusing it these days as a cure all for plot and character traits/flaws/descriptions.

[Roseannebarr]

There's nothing about AA in Mr. Mercedes or, if there is, it's not memorable. That's what I thought when responding to mikeC's question.

John

Thank you for the reply, not really talking AA per say, just alcohol being a plot device, he overusing it these days as a cure all for plot and character traits/flaws/descriptions.

I understood what you were asking about! and why! If anyone wants to send me their copy, i will read it and return quite safely!! Cant wait to read it, ever since he talked about it at Boston Lowell!!!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

That's ridiculous. It will be available in less than 9 weeks for $20

Maybe a little longer, but yes, it will be available for a lot less in time, as all proofs are.

I sold a King proof for $5000 but i don't think it would make $2000 today.

[jonahwriter]

I'd spend $200 on "Mr Mercedes" to read it early - but I wouldn't go beyond that, regardless of the condition of the proof, I don't collect proofs, when I manage to buy them I just do so to read them. One went on ebay in almost fine condition for $255 (seller wouldn't ship outside usa so I missed it), another went in perfect condition for $365 (i was outbid on that one). So yeah if I manage to grab a copy for $200, cool. If not, I've decided I can wait.

[jhanic]

John,

Would you be willing to sell your copy?

Sorry child. I had a second copy and sold it last week.


That's ridiculous. It will be available in less than 9 weeks for $20

It goes for a much higher price because getting it would allow you to read it earlier and because there are a VERY limited number available.

John

[Ben Staad]

I completely read this in my head using Mother Abigail's voice.





Sorry child. I had a second copy and sold it last week.

John

[mae]

Where has there been an overuse of alcohol in King's recent work? Just Doctor Sleep, but that's because the character called for that.

[stroppygoblin]

I think this is a perceived exaggeration based on recent books. Danny in Dr Sleep is an alcoholic, but thats an understandable vehicle for the story as it continues "the sins of the father" as Jack Torrance was also an alcoholic. 11/22/63 had references to alcoholism and AA meetings (Jake Epping's wife is a recovering alcoholic)

Drunks and alcohol feature in many of his works, but I can't think of any other novels with a central character or plot line based around alcoholism.

[herbertwest]

That's ridiculous. It will be available in less than 9 weeks for $20

Maybe a little longer, but yes, it will be available for a lot less in time, as all proofs are.

I sold a King proof for $5000 but i don't think it would make $2000 today.

May I ask which proof it was?

[biomieg]

I can guess which one it was but I'll let Alan disclose it if he wants to.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I can guess which one it was but I'll let Alan disclose it if he wants to.

Yes that one. :)

NEL proof.

[mikeC]

I think this is a perceived exaggeration based on recent books. Danny in Dr Sleep is an alcoholic, but thats an understandable vehicle for the story as it continues "the sins of the father" as Jack Torrance was also an alcoholic. 11/22/63 had references to alcoholism and AA meetings (Jake Epping's wife is a recovering alcoholic)

Drunks and alcohol feature in many of his works, but I can't think of any other novels with a central character or plot line based around alcoholism.

Just a few examples
Spoilers:


The step dad was a drunk in Wind Though the Keyhole, Merlin was also tricked by the Covenant Man bc he was drunk.
Drunk Lady accident in UR.
Drunk wife beater in Rest Stop
Drunk driver in Harvey's Dream
Father a drunk in 11.22.63 kills family

[stroppygoblin]

I think this is a perceived exaggeration based on recent books. Danny in Dr Sleep is an alcoholic, but thats an understandable vehicle for the story as it continues "the sins of the father" as Jack Torrance was also an alcoholic. 11/22/63 had references to alcoholism and AA meetings (Jake Epping's wife is a recovering alcoholic)

Drunks and alcohol feature in many of his works, but I can't think of any other novels with a central character or plot line based around alcoholism.

Just a few examples
Spoilers:


The step dad was a drunk in Wind Though the Keyhole, Merlin was also tricked by the Covenant Man bc he was drunk.
Drunk Lady accident in UR.
Drunk wife beater in Rest Stop
Drunk driver in Harvey's Dream
Father a drunk in 11.22.63 kills family

I think that confirms my statement. None of these are either central to the plot or major characters. Pick any modern contemporary novel that has plenty of characters. Almost certainly one of them will be drunk as part of the story.

EDIT: Doesn't even have to be contemporary. I'm pretty sure the Dwarves get drunk more than once in Lord of the Rings, not to mention Bilbo....

[mikeC]

I think this is a perceived exaggeration based on recent books. Danny in Dr Sleep is an alcoholic, but thats an understandable vehicle for the story as it continues "the sins of the father" as Jack Torrance was also an alcoholic. 11/22/63 had references to alcoholism and AA meetings (Jake Epping's wife is a recovering alcoholic)

Drunks and alcohol feature in many of his works, but I can't think of any other novels with a central character or plot line based around alcoholism.

Just a few examples
Spoilers:


The step dad was a drunk in Wind Though the Keyhole, Merlin was also tricked by the Covenant Man bc he was drunk.
Drunk Lady accident in UR.
Drunk wife beater in Rest Stop
Drunk driver in Harvey's Dream
Father a drunk in 11.22.63 kills family

I think that confirms my statement. None of these are either central to the plot or major characters.


Hahahahaha what? Those are all major plot points.

[Bev Vincent]

Publishers Weekly review


In this suspenseful crime thriller from megaseller King (Doctor Sleep), ex-detective Bill Hodges is settling badly into his retirement. Then he receives a taunting letter from someone who claims to be the Mercedes Killer—the media's name for the hit-and-run driver who, a year earlier, deliberately plowed a stolen car into a crowd at a job fair, killing eight and maiming 15. Hoping to wrap up the unsolved case, Hodges follows the letter writer to an anonymous social media chat site, inaugurating a game of cat and mouse with escalating stakes and potentially fatal consequences. Bill's antagonist is Brady Hartsfield, a sociopath who is skilled in computers and electronics and who—with a touch of brilliant irony—also operates the neighborhood ice cream truck. Coincidence and luck figure significantly in the final outcome, but King excels in his disturbing portrait of Brady, a genuine monster in ordinary human form who gives new meaning to the phrase "the banality of evil." Agent: Chuck Verrill, Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents. (June)

[Andrew Campbell]

I finished my advance copy of Mr. Mercedes this morning. No spoilers, but if you like suspense/thrillers, you'll REALLY like this one. Nothing supernatural whatsoever in it.

John

John, aside from the secondary market, how does one get on the list to receive an ARC from the publisher?

[Merlin1958]

I finished my advance copy of Mr. Mercedes this morning. No spoilers, but if you like suspense/thrillers, you'll REALLY like this one. Nothing supernatural whatsoever in it.

John

John, aside from the secondary market, how does one get on the list to receive an ARC from the publisher?


Practice, practice, practice!! LOL

[Andrew Campbell]

:)

[jhanic]

I finished my advance copy of Mr. Mercedes this morning. No spoilers, but if you like suspense/thrillers, you'll REALLY like this one. Nothing supernatural whatsoever in it.

John

John, aside from the secondary market, how does one get on the list to receive an ARC from the publisher?

You have to be a reviewer and be one of the favored. I am NOT on the list, but I do have some contacts who are.

John

[mae]

So, those who have read it already, how would you rate this among other King novels? If we were rating it for our Constant Reader Awards (currently underway), how would it rate for you?

[webstar1000]

So, those who have read it already, how would you rate this among other King novels? If we were rating it for our Constant Reader Awards (currently underway), how would it rate for you?

GREAT QUESTION!

[jhanic]

I would rate it fairly highly, but it's not going to be to everyone's taste. I imagine it might be in the middle of the "pack" of all King's works. It's a great story.

John

[Bev Vincent]

On what scale? If we say King has written roughly 60 novels, I'd put this in my top 15 -- but I have a very had time with ranking things in general. The best comparison I can think of making is to Doctor Sleep, which I considered more of a thriller than a horror novel. I think I liked MM better than DS. A little. Maybe. It contains one of King's best villains ever -- a very human, very nasty, completely unlikable but ultimately fascinating guy.

[mae]

On what scale? If we say King has written roughly 60 novels, I'd put this in my top 15 -- but I have a very had time with ranking things in general.

Top 15 sounds pretty good! For help with ranking King's book do take part in our Constant Reader Awards: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/forumdisplay.php?201-2014-Constant-Reader-Awards

[Bev Vincent]

Like I said -- I have a tough time doing rankings. Is A better than B? Is C #5 or #6? I get a brain freeze simply trying to think about it.

[webstar1000]

I like the fact that there is no supernatural element to it. I think this is a good thing for him to explore... we all know he can write and keep the pages turning... interesting to see how this turns out. I liked DS but was not a huge fan...

[mae]

I like the fact that there is no supernatural element to it. I think this is a good thing for him to explore...

Definitely a good thing. Cannot wait to read it. King's been exploring straight fiction quite a bit lately with parts of Full Dark, No Stars and new short stories like Premium Harmony and Batman and Robin.

[Bev Vincent]

Booklist review:

King's interest in crime fiction was evident from his work for the Hard Case Crime imprint—The Colorado Kid (2005) and Joyland (2013)—but this is the most straight-up mystery-thriller of his career. Retired Detective Bill Hodges is overweight, directionless, and toying with the idea of ending it all when he receives a jeering letter from the Mercedes Killer, who ran down 23 people with a stolen car but evaded Hodges' capture. With the help of a 17-year-old neighbor and one victim's sister (who, in proper gumshoe style, Hodges quickly beds), Hodges begins to play cat-and-mouse with the killer through a chat site called Under Debbie's Blue Umbrella. Hodges' POV alternates with that of the troubled murderer, a Norman Bates–like ice-cream-truck driver named Brady Hartfield. Both Hodges and Hartfield make mistakes, big ones, leaving this a compelling, small-scale slugfest that plays out in cheery suburban settings. This exists outside of the usual Kingverse (Pennywise the Clown is referred to as fictive); add that to the atypical present-tense prose, and this feels pretty darn fresh. Big, smashing climax, too. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: No need to rev the engine here; this baby will rocket itself out of libraries with a loud squeal of the tires. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews.

[mae]

Sounds great, loved that device in Rose Madder, partly why I love that novel so much.

[Merlin1958]

Booklist review:

King's interest in crime fiction was evident from his work for the Hard Case Crime imprint—The Colorado Kid (2005) and Joyland (2013)—but this is the most straight-up mystery-thriller of his career. Retired Detective Bill Hodges is overweight, directionless, and toying with the idea of ending it all when he receives a jeering letter from the Mercedes Killer, who ran down 23 people with a stolen car but evaded Hodges' capture. With the help of a 17-year-old neighbor and one victim's sister (who, in proper gumshoe style, Hodges quickly beds), Hodges begins to play cat-and-mouse with the killer through a chat site called Under Debbie's Blue Umbrella. Hodges' POV alternates with that of the troubled murderer, a Norman Bates–like ice-cream-truck driver named Brady Hartfield. Both Hodges and Hartfield make mistakes, big ones, leaving this a compelling, small-scale slugfest that plays out in cheery suburban settings. This exists outside of the usual Kingverse (Pennywise the Clown is referred to as fictive); add that to the atypical present-tense prose, and this feels pretty darn fresh. Big, smashing climax, too. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: No need to rev the engine here; this baby will rocket itself out of libraries with a loud squeal of the tires. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews.

Many thanks for posting this, Bev. Sounds wonderful!!!

[Stockerlone]

Mr. Mercedes
German HC and audio book
publishing day: 8. September
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS8w9t8b4M4gNUAVpchkzEtdDFrLniCh JERFLWjf-PPsseBvdIx

[Niels]

The dutch edition of Mr. Mercedes will be available on the 31st of May.

On that saturday the dutch publisher is having a big release event.

[webstar1000]

Cannot wait!

[frik]

The dutch edition of Mr. Mercedes will be available on the 31st of May.

On that saturday the dutch publisher is having a big release event.

Yep - King's flying into Amsterdam for his first, and last, Dutch book-signing!

sk

[webstar1000]

June what in the States and Canada? ANyone know?

[biomieg]

June 3, I believe. I am, however, going to start reading the book today :evil:

[mae]

June what in the States and Canada? ANyone know?

Wikipedia knows: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Mercedes

[Randall Flagg]

June what in the States and Canada? ANyone know?

Wikipedia knows: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Mercedes
So does the Catalog:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Mis ter+Mercedes&highlight=mister+mercedes

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

June 3, I believe. I am, however, going to start reading the book today :evil:

They all die in the end!

[herbertwest]

The dutch edition of Mr. Mercedes will be available on the 31st of May.

On that saturday the dutch publisher is having a big release event.

Yep - King's flying into Amsterdam for his first, and last, Dutch book-signing!

sk




Really? THat would be great news for fellow dutch

[frik]

Just kidding, Jeremy, just kidding....

sk

[herbertwest]

:-/

[nocny]

It's not funny :/ I already rearrange my schedule at work to go there from Poland :/

[subie09lega]

Przykro ci

[herbertwest]

Dutch press release, translated by Bing :

Press release Amsterdam, Netherlands 29 april 2014 is experiencing world premiere Mr. Mercedes during special Stephen King-day on 31 May in the milky way, Amsterdam.
When: Saturday 31 May, 14: 30 – 17: 00.
Walk-in + book sales from 13.45 hours.
Cost: € 12,50/€ 10,-(students) may 31, Luitingh-Sijthoff publishing house celebrates the world premiere of Mr. Mercedes, the new thriller by Stephen King. During a release party in the Melkweg (Amsterdam) several speakers will reflect on the work of King and the Dutch translation of Mr. Mercedes available exclusively; the English edition of Mr. Mercedes appears internationally on 3 June. King-fans can enjoy in the Auditorium of the Galaxy of a diverse program around the work of Stephen King in which special attention is paid to music, film and writing career of forty years the versatile American author who debuted in 1974 with Carrie.

The program: Martin koolhoven & Ronald Simons on King-listen and watch film versions: koolhoven and Simons, known from Cinema Egzotik and tell at length about The Cult Corner, various film versions of King's work.

Jeroen Filling over the King of pop culture literary critic Jeroen Filling (Free Netherlands) King met last fall in Paris: ' the pulp writer of yesteryear is an author and an American icon. "

Author Thomas Olde Dutch talent as an inspiration about King's precocious Pitching Thomas Olde Pitching (known by HEX) speaks about the work of King as a source of inspiration for his own books.

Beans plays live music from Fatback & Kings books music and Stephen King are inseparable. The men of Beans & play some of the many musical highlights Fatback that King in his books.

Sneak preview of MISERY – the musical a Feel Bad-musical: Director Florus Viljoen tells about this particular project for which he asked permission – and got – from King itself.

More information on www.lsamsterdam.nl/king





Original text :
Vanavond een Kings Things extra met meer informatie.
Vanaf MORGENOCHTEND 10:00 tickets te koop bij de Melkweg.
Persbericht
Amsterdam, 29 april 2014
Nederland beleeft wereldpremière Mr. Mercedes tijdens speciale Stephen King-dag op 31 mei in de Melkweg, Amsterdam.
Wanneer: zaterdag 31 mei, 14.30 – 17.00 uur.
Inloop + boekverkoop vanaf 13.45 uur.
Kosten: € 12,50 / € 10,- (studenten)
31 mei viert uitgeverij Luitingh-Sijthoff de wereldpremière van Mr. Mercedes, de nieuwe thriller van Stephen King. Tijdens een release party in de Melkweg (Amsterdam) zullen diverse sprekers stilstaan bij het oeuvre van King en zal de Nederlandse vertaling van Mr. Mercedes exclusief verkrijgbaar zijn; de Engelse editie van Mr. Mercedes verschijnt internationaal op 3 juni. King-fans kunnen in de theaterzaal van de Melkweg genieten van een divers programma rondom het werk van Stephen King waarbij speciale aandacht is voor muziek, film en veertig jaar schrijverschap van de veelzijdige Amerikaanse auteur die in 1974 debuteerde met Carrie.
Het programma:
Martin Koolhoven & Ronald Simons over King-verfilmingen
Luisteren én kijken: Koolhoven en Simons, o.a. bekend van Cinema Egzotik en The Cult Corner, vertellen uitgebreid over diverse verfilmingen van het werk van King.
Jeroen Vullings over de koning van de popcultuur
Literair criticus Jeroen Vullings (Vrij Nederland) ontmoette King afgelopen najaar in Parijs: ‘De pulpschrijver van weleer is een auteur en een Amerikaans icoon geworden.’
Auteur Thomas Olde Heuvelt over King als inspiratiebron
Aanstormend Nederlands talent Thomas Olde Heuvelt (bekend van HEX) spreekt over het werk van King als inspiratiebron voor zijn eigen boeken.
Beans & Fatback speelt live muziek uit Kings boeken
Muziek en Stephen King zijn onlosmakelijk met elkaar verbonden. De mannen van Beans & Fatback spelen enkele van de vele muzikale hoogtepunten die King in zijn boeken verwerkte.
Sneak preview van MISERY – de musical
Een Feel Bad-musical: regisseur Florus van Rooijen vertelt over dit bijzondere project waarvoor hij toestemming vroeg – en kreeg – van King zelf.
Meer informatie op www.lsamsterdam.nl/king



FROM : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephen-King-Fanclub-Nederland/273111891536?fref=nf

[herbertwest]

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Dutch press release, translated by Bing :

Press release Amsterdam, Netherlands 29 april 2014 is experiencing world premiere Mr. Mercedes during special Stephen King-day on 31 May in the milky way, Amsterdam.
When: Saturday 31 May, 14: 30 – 17: 00.
Walk-in + book sales from 13.45 hours.
Cost: € 12,50/€ 10,-(students) may 31, Luitingh-Sijthoff publishing house celebrates the world premiere of Mr. Mercedes, the new thriller by Stephen King. During a release party in the Melkweg (Amsterdam) several speakers will reflect on the work of King and the Dutch translation of Mr. Mercedes available exclusively; the English edition of Mr. Mercedes appears internationally on 3 June. King-fans can enjoy in the Auditorium of the Galaxy of a diverse program around the work of Stephen King in which special attention is paid to music, film and writing career of forty years the versatile American author who debuted in 1974 with Carrie.

The program: Martin koolhoven & Ronald Simons on King-listen and watch film versions: koolhoven and Simons, known from Cinema Egzotik and tell at length about The Cult Corner, various film versions of King's work.

Jeroen Filling over the King of pop culture literary critic Jeroen Filling (Free Netherlands) King met last fall in Paris: ' the pulp writer of yesteryear is an author and an American icon. "

Author Thomas Olde Dutch talent as an inspiration about King's precocious Pitching Thomas Olde Pitching (known by HEX) speaks about the work of King as a source of inspiration for his own books.

Beans plays live music from Fatback & Kings books music and Stephen King are inseparable. The men of Beans & play some of the many musical highlights Fatback that King in his books.

Sneak preview of MISERY – the musical a Feel Bad-musical: Director Florus Viljoen tells about this particular project for which he asked permission – and got – from King itself.

More information on www.lsamsterdam.nl/king





Original text :
Vanavond een Kings Things extra met meer informatie.
Vanaf MORGENOCHTEND 10:00 tickets te koop bij de Melkweg.
Persbericht
Amsterdam, 29 april 2014
Nederland beleeft wereldpremière Mr. Mercedes tijdens speciale Stephen King-dag op 31 mei in de Melkweg, Amsterdam.
Wanneer: zaterdag 31 mei, 14.30 – 17.00 uur.
Inloop + boekverkoop vanaf 13.45 uur.
Kosten: € 12,50 / € 10,- (studenten)
31 mei viert uitgeverij Luitingh-Sijthoff de wereldpremière van Mr. Mercedes, de nieuwe thriller van Stephen King. Tijdens een release party in de Melkweg (Amsterdam) zullen diverse sprekers stilstaan bij het oeuvre van King en zal de Nederlandse vertaling van Mr. Mercedes exclusief verkrijgbaar zijn; de Engelse editie van Mr. Mercedes verschijnt internationaal op 3 juni. King-fans kunnen in de theaterzaal van de Melkweg genieten van een divers programma rondom het werk van Stephen King waarbij speciale aandacht is voor muziek, film en veertig jaar schrijverschap van de veelzijdige Amerikaanse auteur die in 1974 debuteerde met Carrie.
Het programma:
Martin Koolhoven & Ronald Simons over King-verfilmingen
Luisteren én kijken: Koolhoven en Simons, o.a. bekend van Cinema Egzotik en The Cult Corner, vertellen uitgebreid over diverse verfilmingen van het werk van King.
Jeroen Vullings over de koning van de popcultuur
Literair criticus Jeroen Vullings (Vrij Nederland) ontmoette King afgelopen najaar in Parijs: ‘De pulpschrijver van weleer is een auteur en een Amerikaans icoon geworden.’
Auteur Thomas Olde Heuvelt over King als inspiratiebron
Aanstormend Nederlands talent Thomas Olde Heuvelt (bekend van HEX) spreekt over het werk van King als inspiratiebron voor zijn eigen boeken.
Beans & Fatback speelt live muziek uit Kings boeken
Muziek en Stephen King zijn onlosmakelijk met elkaar verbonden. De mannen van Beans & Fatback spelen enkele van de vele muzikale hoogtepunten die King in zijn boeken verwerkte.
Sneak preview van MISERY – de musical
Een Feel Bad-musical: regisseur Florus van Rooijen vertelt over dit bijzondere project waarvoor hij toestemming vroeg – en kreeg – van King zelf.
Meer informatie op www.lsamsterdam.nl/king



FROM : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephen-King-Fanclub-Nederland/273111891536?fref=nf

[herbertwest]

THey will also have a limited edition of Mercedes, only 1000 copies, bound but not signed i believe



"STEPHEN KING - MR. MERCEDES IS OOK VERKRIJGBAAR ALS LIMITED EDITION
Gebonden en in een oplage van slechts 1.000 exemplaren: dit collector’s item mag niet in je verzameling ontbreken! Reserveer nu een exemplaar bij je favoriete (online) boekwinkel of bij onze webshop www.boekenwereld.com
Vanaf 3 juni beperkt verkrijgbaar voor € 29,95. Wees er snel bij: op=op!"



STEPHEN KING - MR. MERCEDES IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A LIMITED EDITION
And bound in an edition of only 1,000 copies: this collector's item should not miss in your collection! Reserve your copy now at your favorite (online) bookstore or at our shop www.boekenwereld.com
As of June 3 limits available for € 29.95. Be quick: = gone!


http://www.lsamsterdam.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mr-mercedes-gebonden-limited-edition.jpg

[frik]

Definitely not signed.

sk

[Bev Vincent]

Step inside the mind of Mr. Mercedes -- his letter to Detective Hodges (http://stephenking.com/promo/mr_mercedes/letter/).

[mae]

"kermitfrog19" doesn't seem to be working...

[stroppygoblin]

Step inside the mind of Mr. Mercedes -- his letter to Detective Hodges (http://stephenking.com/promo/mr_mercedes/letter/).

Oh that's good...

[mattgreenbean]

Awe, so that's what the umbrella on the cover is for.

[Bev Vincent]

Uh huh.

[Br!an]

"kermitfrog19" doesn't seem to be working...

Did you register?

[skyofcrack]

Download 1st chapter here in Dutch.

http://www.boekdb.nl/mediafile/53627543340530.62407093.pdf

Or, go here and download it:

http://www.lsamsterdam.nl/boek/mr-mercedes-1/

Bigger version of flyer:
http://www.lsamsterdam.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/King-flyer-2.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

Excerpt forthcoming in EW:

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/i/2014/05/05/1311-EW-Cover-Normal-Heart.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

Hodder & Stoughton now have the prologue on their Facebook page (https://apps.facebook.com/stephenkingebook/exclusives/AuthView/11198).

[mae]

Hodder & Stoughton now have the prologue on their Facebook page (https://apps.facebook.com/stephenkingebook/exclusives/AuthView/11198).

Unfortunately, you have to have a Facebook account.

http://sotontab.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/evil-facebook-danger.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

Enter for a chance to win (http://stephenking.com/promo/mr_mercedes/sweepstakes/?pk_campaign=MrMercedesSweepstakes&pk_kwd=News#enter_now) a Mr. Mercedes Hardcover or CD Audiobook delivered to you on publication day, June 3rd, 2014. 40 winners will be chosen at random to receive a hardcover or audiobook edition of Mr. Mercedes.

[stroppygoblin]

Enter for a chance to win (http://stephenking.com/promo/mr_mercedes/sweepstakes/?pk_campaign=MrMercedesSweepstakes&pk_kwd=News#enter_now) a Mr. Mercedes Hardcover or CD Audiobook delivered to you on publication day, June 3rd, 2014. 40 winners will be chosen at random to receive a hardcover or audiobook edition of Mr. Mercedes.

US Residents only.

[cit74]

Enter for a chance to win (http://stephenking.com/promo/mr_mercedes/sweepstakes/?pk_campaign=MrMercedesSweepstakes&pk_kwd=News#enter_now) a Mr. Mercedes Hardcover or CD Audiobook delivered to you on publication day, June 3rd, 2014. 40 winners will be chosen at random to receive a hardcover or audiobook edition of Mr. Mercedes.

US Residents only.

This might make it easier:
http://stephenking.com/promo/mr_mercedes/sweepstakes/?pk_campaign=MrMercedesSweepstakes&pk_kwd=News

[Darkday]

Hodder & Stoughton now have the prologue on their Facebook page (https://apps.facebook.com/stephenkingebook/exclusives/AuthView/11198).

Unfortunately, you have to have a Facebook account.

And furthermore, you have to agree that H&S will see your friend list, date of birth, interests, place of residence etc. No thanks!

[nocny]

And what's wrong with that H&S will know that I was born in April 1978? ;) You really care about such things?

[Br!an]

And what's wrong with that H&S will know that I was born in April 1978? ;) You really care about such things?

I care enough to not have a Facebook account.

[Merlin1958]

And what's wrong with that H&S will know that I was born in April 1978? ;) You really care about such things?


Well, yeah. I have enough junk email coming in as it is that I can't keep up with it. Lord knows who they will share the info with. Used to be you only had to deal with the crap from USPS. Now they got my email box!! LOL I can't seem to "unsubscribe" fast enough!! LOL

[mattgreenbean]

Make a fake facebook account. Plenty of people do.

[Bev Vincent]

The Tracking Board reports that Temple Hill and Media Rights Capital have acquired the rights to Stephen King's novel Mr. Mercedes. The book will arrive on June 3.

The film will be directed by Jack Bender (Lost, Alias, Under the Dome, The Sopranos). The deal was made by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey (Twilight series, Safe Haven, A Good Day To Die Hard, I, Robot, Behind Enemy Lines), who will produce. They are currently meeting with writers as they try to develop the story of the film.
Read more at http://www.411mania.com/movies/news/322388/Stephen-King%5C%5Cs-Mr.-Mercedes-Set-To-Be-Adapted-Into-A-Film.htm#Q3KXpqw6EOIsQyER.99

[Stockerlone]

German promo Multimedia Bestsellerkaumpagne for Mr. Mercedes
diferend posters, TV-Spots, shopping bags, online promo.....


http://issuu.com/randomhousede/docs/heyne_hc_he2014/9?e=1860317/7604801

[stroppygoblin]

German promo Multimedia Bestsellerkaumpagne for Mr. Mercedes
diferend posters, TV-Spots, shopping bags, online promo.....


http://issuu.com/randomhousede/docs/heyne_hc_he2014/9?e=1860317/7604801

The ebook referenced in the bottom Left (Vollgas) is that Road Rage?

[Stockerlone]

German promo Multimedia Bestsellerkaumpagne for Mr. Mercedes
diferend posters, TV-Spots, shopping bags, online promo.....


http://issuu.com/randomhousede/docs/heyne_hc_he2014/9?e=1860317/7604801

The ebook referenced in the bottom Left (Vollgas) is that Road Rage?

No...
Vollgas =Throttle

[Bev Vincent]

Scribner and S&S Audio have released excerpts for Mr.Mercedes. Text: http://tiny.cc/32qyfx Audio: http://tiny.cc/v4qyfx

[you ever seen a ghost?]

so on a whim i found an actual site for Under Debbie's Blue Umbrella (for those of you that have read/are reading the book). the "password" option (which is really a username) does not work even when using the ones given in the book. wonder if it will go live after the release date?

-justin

[Br!an]

so on a whim i found an actual site for Under Debbie's Blue Umbrella (for those of you that have read/are reading the book). the "password" option (which is really a username) does not work even when using the ones given in the book. wonder if it will go live after the release date?

-justin

Did you register?

I'm not willing to give them my credit card yet.

[DanishFan]

I can't find any link to the excerpt on Simon & Schuster's site. I have the excerpt but the only reference is on King's own site.

[skyofcrack]

Costco will have Mr. Mercedes on sale for $16.29 when it's released on June 03, 2014.

[webstar1000]

Costco will have Mr. Mercedes on sale for $16.29 when it's released on June 03, 2014.

Where I buy my books... great price and a ton to pick through for the best one:)

[Roseannebarr]

so on a whim i found an actual site for Under Debbie's Blue Umbrella (for those of you that have read/are reading the book). the "password" option (which is really a username) does not work even when using the ones given in the book. wonder if it will go live after the release date?

-justin

Never even thought to try that! Pretty Funny! Who do you expect to reach?

[Roseannebarr]

And what's wrong with that H&S will know that I was born in April 1978? ;) You really care about such things?


You did not look that young to me.

[you ever seen a ghost?]

so on a whim i found an actual site for Under Debbie's Blue Umbrella (for those of you that have read/are reading the book). the "password" option (which is really a username) does not work even when using the ones given in the book. wonder if it will go live after the release date?

-justin

Never even thought to try that! Pretty Funny! Who do you expect to reach?

i still think they will have some sort of content and interaction closer to/after the release date. why launch a promotional website and not have it do anything at all?

-justin

[biomieg]

I agree. By the way, Justin - will the eBook version of your Bibliography get updated soon?

[you ever seen a ghost?]

i'm not sure the plan to have a yearly update is going to be what they go with after all.

-justin

[herbertwest]

"what they go with after all."

Not sure to understand that part

[Br!an]

"what they go with after all."

Not sure to understand that part

Plan A = Yearly update
Plan B = Maybe not

[Bev Vincent]

With the publication of the complete letter from the Mercedes killer (http://stephenking.com/promo/mr_mercedes/complete_letter/), let the "games" begin.