Hugh Howey, author

[Joe315]

It'll still come signed, just not personalized.

[ELazansky]

That's cool...signed is fine

[cit74]

he had a quote in my signed copy of shift - initially i asked for an inscribed copy - then I emailed him and asked if he could change the inscription to just another quote - to match shift. i will see what happens

[Scoogs]

Does Goldsboro charge right away for pre-orders?
I ordered the Dust S/L a month ago, but don't see it on my credit statement.

[Joe315]

No. They usually charge when they are ready to ship. That's one thing I really like about them.

[jon10g]

Goldsboro have sold out of Dust.

[Tommy]

Sometimes, the eBay gods smile upon you

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02293_zps64a6fcea.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02293_zps64a6fcea.jpg.html)

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02294_zpsc29c31e9.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02294_zpsc29c31e9.jpg.html)

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02295_zps3308983d.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02295_zps3308983d.jpg.html)

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02297_zpsffcd789d.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02297_zpsffcd789d.jpg.html)

less than $20!

She even threw in an extra paperback to sweeten the deal
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[jon10g]

That is a great deal!

[Lauterer]

Holy Shit how could i missed that! Damn... i am watching for this book since months,,,,


Absolute the big big deal!

[cit74]

Wow - what a great deal

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Tommy! A great deal indeed.

John

[Tommy]

That is a great deal!


Holy Shit how could i missed that! Damn... i am watching for this book since months,,,,


Absolute the big big deal!


Wow - what a great deal


Congratulations, Tommy! A great deal indeed.

John

Thanks everybody! As I said on another thread, it means a lot to be able to share my score with people that really appreciate it, my friends and family just look and say politely "Oh that's Nice" and don't really get just how cool it is but I know you guys do and that's an awesome feeling!

[Lauterer]

Thanks everybody! As I said on another thread, it means a lot to be able to share my score with people that really appreciate it, my friends and family just look and say politely "Oh that's Nice" and don't really get just how cool it is but I know you guys do and that's an awesome feeling!



Hahaha, same here, noone is interested in my books... only my real friends in the internet :emot-roflolmao:

[Joe315]

Thanks everybody! As I said on another thread, it means a lot to be able to share my score with people that really appreciate it, my friends and family just look and say politely "Oh that's Nice" and don't really get just how cool it is but I know you guys do and that's an awesome feeling!

People keep trying to get me to sell my books. They just don't understand like you guys do.

[becca69]

OK, so I was going to buy the hardcover US copies of Shift and Dust to go with Wool... I guess that's not happening? I missed out on the Goldsboro books because of this so what are my options of getting 1st UK signed hardcovers?

[ELazansky]

OK, so I was going to buy the hardcover US copies of Shift and Dust to go with Wool... I guess that's not happening? I missed out on the Goldsboro books because of this so what are my options of getting 1st UK signed hardcovers?

VJ Books - http://www.vjbooks.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=hugh+howey+&author=hugh+howey&title=

There won't be US hardcovers of Shift and Dust - Hugh says he has no deal in place in the US for them at this time. Only hardcovers are UK editions

[becca69]

Does Hugh have them available directly?

[Lauterer]

You can buy signed or unsigned copies directly from his Homepage!

[ELazansky]

Does Hugh have them available directly?

He might, but you'd have to ask him if they are first printings if that is what you're hunting for. If you click on the link for SHIFT, it doesn't have an option to buy hardcovers from him, so I don't know what he has. You could probably just buy your own copies and mail them to him to sign. He seems to be very fan friendly.

[sgc1999]

Does Hugh have them available directly?

He does have paperback US editions available on his site and they are signed.

[Scoogs]

I ordered Shift and Dust from VJ a couple of months ago, just to be sure that I would get firsts.
They've had enough coupons lately that you should be able to avoid paying full price. I think you get a 10 or 15% off code just for signing up to their newsletter.

Still disappointed about the lack of US hardcover release...

[ELazansky]

I order Shift and Dust from VJ a couple of months ago, just to be sure that I would get firsts.
They've had enough coupons lately that you should be able to avoid paying full price. I think you get a 10 or 15% off code just for signing up to their newsletter.

Still disappointed about the lack of US hardcover release...

This is what he wrote on his website:

Will there be hardback copies of Shift and Dust available to go with my Wool hard copy?

Only in the UK. The only US publishing offer wanted all the ebook rights (even to WOOL).

[Scoogs]

I can't blame him for saying no to that.

[Booknutt]

Does the UK Shift hardcover have first edition number line?
My sister is over there and I wanted her to see if she can find me one.

[ELazansky]

Does the UK Shift hardcover have first edition number line?
My sister is over there and I wanted her to see if she can find me one.

Yes it does

[Booknutt]

Thanks!

[cit74]

Does the UK Shift hardcover have first edition number line?
My sister is over there and I wanted her to see if she can find me one.

Yes it does

hey at least i sent him a picture :D

[Booknutt]

Does the UK Shift hardcover have first edition number line?
My sister is over there and I wanted her to see if she can find me one.

Yes it does


hey at least i sent him a picture :D


:coo3l:

[cit74]

My signed "dirty" DUST just arrived today - I will have to post some pics later.

[Lauterer]

If aomebody out there is willing to sell the real ugly atomic WOOL omnibus, or if someone knows someone who is willing to sell, or if someone knows where to get one or if someone knows some rumours where probably to get one even if its only a 1%-chance... please send me a PM. I will pay really good... (for you, not for me and my bank). To be a collector is really aaaaargh....

[Tommy]

Does anyone know what kind of print run the ugly yellow WOOL Omnibus had?

[sgc1999]

Does anyone know what kind of print run the ugly yellow WOOL Omnibus had?

800 I believe.

[Joe315]

Got these this week.

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[sgc1999]

show off :)

[Tommy]

Got these this week.

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WooHoo! I got mine too :dance:

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02301_zps542acde1.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02301_zps542acde1.jpg.html)

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02302_zps2673f4cb.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02302_zps2673f4cb.jpg.html)

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02303_zps97ac83d3.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02303_zps97ac83d3.jpg.html)

[Tommy]

My Tri-Force of Wisdom is complete

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02299_zps69729669.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02299_zps69729669.jpg.html)

Also got this one as well

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02304_zpsca296af9.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02304_zpsca296af9.jpg.html)

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02305_zpsf43b2f0b.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02305_zpsf43b2f0b.jpg.html)

[Scoogs]

Is that the UK hardcover of Dust?

Thanks for the reminder to order the "dirty" cover edition of Dust.

[Tommy]

Does anyone know what kind of print run the ugly yellow WOOL Omnibus had?

800 I believe.

Thank you!

[Tommy]

Is that the UK hardcover of Dust?

Thanks for the reminder to order the "dirty" cover edition of Dust.

Those are both paperbacks ordered directly from Hugh's website, I don't know if he still has them up for sale right now, been a while since I've checked his site

[Joe315]

Is that the UK hardcover of Dust?

Thanks for the reminder to order the "dirty" cover edition of Dust.

The uk publisher has allowed him use of the artwork for his self published editions.

[Joe315]

My Tri-Force of Wisdom is complete

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/tommygblake/DSC02299_zps69729669.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/tommygblake/media/DSC02299_zps69729669.jpg.html)

These look great together. Hopefully I can find a yellow Wool soon or ever.

[ELazansky]

I got my copy of DUST today with a "Dare to Live" inscription. I think it is hilarious that on the copyright page, it is listed as the Ugly Edition. Can't wait for the Kindle release on Saturday to start reading it.

While I personally don't think the books with have a lot of collectible value 20 years from now, I think Hugh's story as a writer is great and his success has been well-deserved. Will people still be talking about the series on the 20th anniversary, or will it just be part of publishing history? We will have to wait and see.

[cit74]

I tend to agree with you - about the 20 years from now thought (but you never know). Nowadays if the book gets turned into a successful movie or series - that would add to the staying power of the collectible-ness of the books. I still have to get through Shift - before I can get to dust (hoping that my vacation away from kids will allow some relaxation and reading time).

[Joe315]

If anyone is still looking for a copy of the limited edition of Dust the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale appears to have copies for pre order.

http://store.poisonedpen.com/?q=h.ts&opt=kw&tsf=y&so=oh&qs=9781780891873

[sgc1999]

Hugh Howey signing in Boston this weekend also writers workshop, and a meet and greet. Anyone going?

[ELazansky]

I preordered the hardcover DUST from Amazon.UK. I just got it, and it is a 2nd printing. WTF? It was shipped on release day, so how could it already be a 2nd printing? I don't see anyone on eBay with a 1st either. Does anyone in the UK know if a 1st printing of the hardcover exists? Matbe go check out some local stores to see what they have. I'd gladly pay for a 1st printing.

[cit74]

Did you get your copy from Goldsboro yet? Maybe they're the only ones w first printings - not sure if they have any more on their site. I only ordered the signed edition - hasn't arrived yet

[ELazansky]

I ordered the Goldsboro one (haven't gotten it yet). Seems weird that they would be the only first printings. It would certainly add to the value if they were. I actually emailed Hugh to see if he knew if 1st printings were issued. He is out of the US right now.

[sgc1999]

I wasn't aware till recently that the UK edition of wool is the true 1st Hardcover edition. Interesting.

[ELazansky]

Hugh wrote me back - sadly he only has one 1st printing in his possession :-(

So, I will put it out there to anyone in the UK - if you can track down a 1st printing hardcover of DUST for me, please let me know. Thanks!

[Scoogs]

I noticed tonight that Goldsboro still has copies of the Wool and Shift S/Ls for sale. Wool is 150 pounds and Shift is 60.

[Joe315]

I noticed tonight that Goldsboro still has copies of the Wool and Shift S/Ls for sale. Wool is 150 pounds and Shift is 60.

Probably canceled or returns orders. They were definitely sold out on the site at one point.

[becca69]

I have a friend in England who said he goes there all the time and they always have signed books that say they are sold out online. This is probably store inventory.

[Joe315]

That makes sense.

[Scoogs]

My Dust S/L arrived from Goldsboro today. I'll post pics in my collection thread later tonight.

[ELazansky]

Still trying to track down a 1st hardcover printing of the UK Dust - every bookstore I contacted is on later printings... :-(

[Scoogs]

That's really strange that no one seems to have a first in stock.
I hope VJ's copies of Dust are 1st printings. I preordered a signed copy from them months ago.

[Joe315]

Still trying to track down a 1st hardcover printing of the UK Dust - every bookstore I contacted is on later printings... :-(

It looks like VJ books has first printings of the Uk dust.

http://www.vjbooks.com/Hugh-Howey-Dust-Uk-p/howdust05.htm

A note about VJ Books. If you are an international customer, it doesn't look like they ship in a box. Not sure why. Domestic shipping is bubble wrapped and in a box.

[ELazansky]

Still trying to track down a 1st hardcover printing of the UK Dust - every bookstore I contacted is on later printings... :-(

It looks like VJ books has first printings of the Uk dust.

http://www.vjbooks.com/Hugh-Howey-Dust-Uk-p/howdust05.htm

A note about VJ Books. If you are an international customer, it doesn't look like they ship in a box. Not sure why. Domestic shipping is bubble wrapped and in a box.

Thanks, but those are signed copies. I was able to finally track down an unsigned one on eBay.

[Joe315]

Didn't realize you were looking for an unsigned copy. Glad you found one.

[Scoogs]

My signed 1st/1st UK hardcovers of Shift and Dust arrived today.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/10938213555_e39c6aa87d_o.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/10938358264_8111c2fc31_o.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/10938480453_3d9a10de1a_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/10938272386_115d4dcf38_o.jpg

The front and back top corners are both bumped on Shift. Since the descriptions says "First UK edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in pictorial boards, signed by the author" I kind of expect a book with no corner bumps.
Am I overreacting, or should I exchange it for a new copy?

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/10938479283_6d41289792_o.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/10938479103_1f280d067a_o.jpg

[Joe315]

IMO, that is not F/F or as new.


My signed 1st/1st UK hardcovers of Shift and Dust arrived today.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/10938213555_e39c6aa87d_o.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/10938358264_8111c2fc31_o.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/10938480453_3d9a10de1a_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/10938272386_115d4dcf38_o.jpg

The front and back top corners are both bumped on Shift. Since the descriptions says "First UK edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in pictorial boards, signed by the author" I kind of expect a book with no corner bumps.
Am I overreacting, or should I exchange it for a new copy?

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/10938479283_6d41289792_o.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/10938479103_1f280d067a_o.jpg

[Joe315]

From sub press on twitter:


William Schafer @subpress
Happy to announce that next year we'll be publishing signed, limited editions of the Silo series by @hughhowey.

I'm hoping they release these as a 3 book set instead of individually.

[Lauterer]

From sub press on twitter:


William Schafer @subpress
Happy to announce that next year we'll be publishing signed, limited editions of the Silo series by @hughhowey.

I'm hoping they release these as a 3 book set instead of individually.

Cool!


Also zth ebig news from yesterday. Howey is coeditor and writer of a three books anthology called The apocalypse Triptych (http://io9.com/does-the-apocalypse-come-in-three-stages-1467092213). Interesting idea, three states, before, during and after apocalypse and so we will get interesting stories. And all books give a nice scenery at the end....! For example Hugh Howey comes back to Wool and gives us new stories... Yeahhhhh!

[becca69]

My signed 1st/1st UK hardcovers of Shift and Dust arrived today.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/10938213555_e39c6aa87d_o.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/10938358264_8111c2fc31_o.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/10938480453_3d9a10de1a_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/10938272386_115d4dcf38_o.jpg

The front and back top corners are both bumped on Shift. Since the descriptions says "First UK edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in pictorial boards, signed by the author" I kind of expect a book with no corner bumps.
Am I overreacting, or should I exchange it for a new copy?

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/10938479283_6d41289792_o.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/10938479103_1f280d067a_o.jpg

That Shift is damaged and should be replaced definitely!

[Scoogs]

From sub press on twitter:


William Schafer @subpress
Happy to announce that next year we'll be publishing signed, limited editions of the Silo series by @hughhowey.

I'm hoping they release these as a 3 book set instead of individually.

That's good news.
I agree about making it a 3 book set. That would just be easier.

[Scoogs]

My replacement copy of Shift arrived today.

Now all I have left on my list to get are the Wool and Shift "ugly" editions.

[Joe315]

The wools are hard to find. I think hugh said he had 500-600 of those printed.

[becca69]

Just got my signed copies from Hugh. They are just the regular softcovers but I'm ok with that. I'm hoping the US will publish them in hardcover at some point to match my Wool.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/null_zpsdb81af0a.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/null_zpsdb81af0a.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/null_zps7867b2e0.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/null_zps7867b2e0.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/null_zps2225925a.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/null_zps2225925a.jpg.html)

[Joe315]

Sub press might be the only one doing a hardcover in the US. Hugh's contract with S & S was only for Wool and it doesn't look like anyone is real interested in a print only contract again.

[becca69]

Sub press might be the only one doing a hardcover in the US. Hugh's contract with S & S was only for Wool and it doesn't look like anyone is real interested in a print only contract again.

Yeah, guess I'll just have to get the SubPress versions ;)

I missed out on the Goldsboro versions at issue price... waited too long. I see they still have them but are too expensive now.

[Scoogs]

Signed copies of Sand are now available on Hugh's website.

[becca69]

Got one ;)

[Joe315]

Me too! I'm going to get the individual ones as well.

[Booknutt]

Ordered Sand. And I hope my copy of Dust gets here soon.

[Booknutt]

And his website says he's going to be at DragonCon this year. Hopefully that means he'll split that time at the Decatur Book Festival too. A lot of DC authors have been doing that the last few years.

[cit74]

thanks a lot - ordered mine too

[Lurker]

The SP ones are up for sale. Not too bad, $180.00 for three books.

[ELazansky]

The SP ones are up for sale. Not too bad, $180.00 for three books.

I ordered that set. Not too keen on SAND. Read the excerpt and it didn't do anything for me. I wonder if he is going back to just self-printing books with CreateSpace and not trying to have a major book deal.

[Booknutt]

Not to crazy about the art on the SP editions. And no slipcase?!?! WTF!

[Scoogs]

I kind of like the cover art, but a three book set should definitely come in a slipcase.
I hope he offers one later like he did for NOS4A2.

I'll pass on the lettered set.

[Joe315]

The SP ones are up for sale. Not too bad, $180.00 for three books.

I ordered that set. Not too keen on SAND. Read the excerpt and it didn't do anything for me. I wonder if he is going back to just self-printing books with CreateSpace and not trying to have a major book deal.

Based on all his posts on his site he prefers to self publish and wants to maintain the rights to the ebook versions of his work. Not many publishers are willing to give that to any author. He might still get published in the UK though.

[becca69]

Ordered. I like the art - reminds me of vintage book jackets.

[cit74]

surprised he did not send out a newsletter about it - maybe it will be out tomorrow…or I missed it

[becca69]

I don't think there was anything sent out. I got the SP newsletter this morning.

[George at C-Springs]

I got the SP newsletter this morning.

Ditto here. Lettered is sold out, ordered the S/L.

[cit74]

looks like the limitation was adjusted as well. yesterday it was 500 for limited, now at 750 - Bill must have had an initial good response - or it was just misprinted

[ELazansky]

I hate when they do that - why not just let the limitation be 2000 so everyone can get a copy. That's why they are called "limited." If you miss the order window, too bad.

[Joe315]

I noticed the limitation thing too. It said 750 on the home page but 500 on the order page. Looks like just a misprint.

[George at C-Springs]

I like the simplistic retro cover art, gives it a really nice 1950's flavor, an early Bradbury kind of vibe.

[Scoogs]

I emailed Bill to ask if he would offer a slipcase later, like he did for NOS4A2.
He wrote me back to say that no slipcase is planned for these.

[sgc1999]

I am Hugh's #1 fan. :)
ill prove it if i have too. :)

[George at C-Springs]

He wrote me back to say that no slipcase is planned for these.

That truly sucks. I really don't understand his business decisions sometimes.

[Joe315]

He wrote me back to say that no slipcase is planned for these.

That truly sucks. I really don't understand his business decisions sometimes.

Definitely disappointing for a 3 book set. I will probably have one made.

[Scoogs]

My signed copy of Sand arrived from Hugh today.

[Joe315]

Mine will probably make its way here (Arizona) Monday then.

[Lauterer]

My signed copy of Sand arrived from Hugh today.


Do you have Sand in it? He put some Sand in several copies...!

[Scoogs]

Yeah it did have a few grains of sand in it. They mostly fell out when I opened it though.

[Joe315]

Got my copy of Sand today.

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p505/rodman109110/Mobile%20Uploads/567DBC21-16EF-4E60-8497-199526EE984B_zpslmmdxhjp.jpg

[becca69]

Did your's have any sand it it also? I didn't get a cool inscription, just my name (and some sand) :(

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Book%20Collections/2F4774BC-5748-4D7F-8264-C5CCABD4E850.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Book%20Collections/2F4774BC-5748-4D7F-8264-C5CCABD4E850.jpg.html)

[Joe315]

I did have some sand in mine. I always ask for a line from whichever book is being signed. I don't really like personalized books.

Was your copy printed in Great Britain? ( if look at the back of the last page it should say.) I only ask because of his video re the collectibility of POD books and how having it printed a certain date could make it more collectible then others. Mine has no date as well. Just thought it was kinda funny.

[Scoogs]

I asked him to sign and date mine. Based on Twitter and his Youtube videos, I believe this the first day he was signing this edition.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5520/12183586803_5d18c231e7_o.jpg

He also mentioned these being printed on the 14th and 15th in his video, so it looks like I have one from the second day of the first run.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/12183586913_285bc7dc73_o.jpg

[Joe315]

I wonder if he grabbed mine from a different pile then. The copyright actually says printed in USA. Maybe they all say that though.

[WeDealInLead]

Oh please, this guy is trying to create his own market. He's not King and he's not talking about a first state unclipped 'Salem's Lot DJ. It's a self-published story with a printing error, get over it.

[Joe315]

I actually don't care, I just thought it was funny that he made a big thing about it and I get mine and it has no date. Thats all.

EDIT: I should add that there are probably people that do care. People deem a collectible book has greater or lesser value based on small things like the price on a dust jacket or when it was printed. Someone may want to have a POD book printed on the first day available and signed by the author as close to the release day as possible. Why you're concerning yourself with it is beyond me because the value isn't here for you, just like the value of a signed King book isn't there for everyone.

[cit74]

I actually asked him to sign, date and time it…I wanted to be first :)

actually i have not received mine yet and have no idea what i am getting or what i asked for :)

[becca69]

Mine says it was printed Jan 14 in Charleston, SC

[Scoogs]

I just find it interesting how the technology and publishing industry is changing and the information it allows.

The general consensus up to now has been that print on demand books are not collectible (abe even lets you filter them out). Adding data like this to a book, takes a step towards changing that.

Members here and elsewhere have spent a lot of time figuring out gutter codes to determine when a book was printed, this is no different. Eventually some of the writers that are self publishing now could become household names. When that happens, these details will be important to collectors trying to track down their early work.

Now I completely agree about that book he shows in the video with the smaller trim size. That's just a production error where the machine apparently slipped.

[ELazansky]

I just find it interesting how the technology and publishing industry is changing and the information it allows.

The general consensus up to now has been that print on demand books are not collectible (abe even lets you filter them out). Adding data like this to a book, takes a step towards changing that.

Members here and elsewhere have spent a lot of time figuring out gutter codes to determine when a book was printed, this is no different. Eventually some of the writers that are self publishing now could become household names. When that happens, these details will be important to collectors trying to track down their early work.

Now I completely agree about that book he shows in the video with the smaller trim size. That's just a production error where the machine apparently slipped.

I just don't buy the whole POD/date collectible thing. Take a regular paperpack book. 10000 copies printed in the first printing, 10000 in the second printing, etc. All books in each printing the same. For a POD book, is each day's worth of books considered a separate printing? A year from now, I am the only one to order a book on a particular day. Does that make the book super rare and a 1 of 1 collectible since it is the only one with that date on it? To me, it is absurd. But if getting a self-printed book with an earlier date on it means something to a collector, then more power to them.

[Dan]

I just find it interesting how the technology and publishing industry is changing and the information it allows.

The general consensus up to now has been that print on demand books are not collectible (abe even lets you filter them out). Adding data like this to a book, takes a step towards changing that.

Members here and elsewhere have spent a lot of time figuring out gutter codes to determine when a book was printed, this is no different. Eventually some of the writers that are self publishing now could become household names. When that happens, these details will be important to collectors trying to track down their early work.

Now I completely agree about that book he shows in the video with the smaller trim size. That's just a production error where the machine apparently slipped.

I just don't buy the whole POD/date collectible thing. Take a regular paperpack book. 10000 copies printed in the first printing, 10000 in the second printing, etc. All books in each printing the same. For a POD book, is each day's worth of books considered a separate printing? A year from now, I am the only one to order a book on a particular day. Does that make the book super rare and a 1 of 1 collectible since it is the only one with that date on it? To me, it is absurd. But if getting a self-printed book with an earlier date on it means something to a collector, then more power to them.

I would think it wouldn't be too hard to have the POD printer change the date to whatever they wanted to create a sort of counterfeit edition.

[WeDealInLead]

ELazansky said what I meant in a much more eloquent way. When people are trying to create a hot new item themselves by hyping it, looking for printing inconsistencies or buying an author they think will become collectible, that's one thing. When you have a self-published author make a video trying to create a niche market himself, that just rubs me the wrong way. Of course he'll be creating that market himself and creating some arbitrary and artificial "collectibles," he profits directly from it.

[RC65]

His video was good for a few chuckles...insisting that POD (Print On Demand) is even more collectible than regular 1st editions; a negligible trim-size error instantly creating a collectible, not realizing books and stamps/coins are two far different things; POD date codes making for a better, more accurate, first-edition collectible, etc.

It's interesting to see the way in which some folks become so enmeshed in their small corner of the world that they begin to lose perspective. A more cynical person than me would suggest that he's selling an illusion of POD collectibility to his listeners, but I do truly think that he believes what he's saying. Either way, it's an absurd contention.

[Scoogs]

While I am interested in what the date stamp in my book says, I actually agree with most of the points the three of you have made. But what about the bigger picture beyond the cynical "Hugh is just marketing himself" point of view?

This interests me far more when I look at how the industry is trending and how that will affect collectors in the next 10 years or so. That's what made me post he video and ask if others thought this kind of thing is going to matter down the road.
What happens when e-books take over completely and POD is the only way to get a physical copy? Books will follow music and movies sooner, rather than later. Former Borders employees will tell you they already have.
Will trade editions be dead and S/L the only way to go?

[Joe315]

I will always prefer hardcover books over paperbacks but I do like that self published authors aren't beholden to contracts and 1 release per year. They basically publish when they're done writing, so if you have a favorite author you get the next book much sooner. I did read somewhere that many self published authors like to do everything in the publishing process, which can lead to an inferior product especially if the author isn't a decent editor. I've always found it hard to self-edit anything I've written.

As as collectibility is concerned, I don't know. That date might be important and what differentiates between a valuable edition and reading copy.

A question for wedealinlead: how does Howey directly profit from a collectible pod market?

He is not the only pod author out there and doesn't sell exclusively from his site. He has said he makes more money from the ebook sales then the hard copy sales so creating a market out of this is really irrelevant for him. Now, he probably has a larger profit margin per book that he sells from his site then he does from amazon (I think it's $5 a book for an author when ordering copies from Createspace) but he probably sells a small fraction of the total from his site. Plus, all authors see zero money from books sold on the secondary market so, I don't really understand your view here.

[WeDealInLead]

He profits from it because he's the one selling the books. I didn't mean he profits from aftermarket sales; I meant he's hyping up his own POD books as some sort of collectibles and they all originally came from him. Next time he self-publishes something, people will be lining up because it was him who crated interest in POD books as collectibles (due to printing mistakes, time stamps etc.) not the fans themselves. People will be hoping to score that elusive first day time stamp or maybe their book will even have a missing page, thus creating a collectible...or whatever. Those things hardly matter for writers with legitimate publishers, why would they matter for a POD book?

I'm not knocking POD books at all. They're a perfectly reasonable option for many writers and smaller presses. I think Dark Regions and Bad Moon have completely switched to POD books for paperback editions. I've never seen them hyping them as collectibles. They're just lower end trade editions, same as Howey's books.

[George at C-Springs]

Great post he made today on his website, called "I Suck at Writing", worth the read.

http://www.hughhowey.com/i-suck-at-writing/#comment-30210

[Joe315]

It looks like Sand will be released in hardcover in the UK in June.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sand-Hugh-Howey/dp/1780893183/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1391580836&sr=8-1-fkmr1

[ELazansky]

It looks like Sand will be released in hardcover in the UK in June.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sand-Hugh-Howey/dp/1780893183/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1391580836&sr=8-1-fkmr1

And then I'm sure Goldsboro will issue a "signed/limited first edition" as well

[Joe315]

This is what I am thinking Sub Press will do for the Lettered edition of the Wool Trilogy. A triple wide tray case.

http://imageshack.us/a/img829/8497/wbud.jpg

[Lauterer]

Sand is online for preorder (http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/sand-hugh-howey-signed-first-edition-4026.html)@ goldsboro... as usual limited to 500 copies!

Also you can order an interesting Sand-print from Ben Adams (http://www.benjadams.com/2014/02/28/sand_by_benjadams/) for 25$, signed by both. Not just an easy print as you can read!

[Ben Staad]

Interesting looking print. Thanks for the post.


Sand is online for preorder (http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/sand-hugh-howey-signed-first-edition-4026.html)@ goldsboro... as usual limited to 500 copies!

Also you can order an interesting Sand-print from Ben Adams (http://www.benjadams.com/2014/02/28/sand_by_benjadams/) for 25$, signed by both. Not just an easy print as you can read!

[sharki69]

Sand is online for preorder (http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/sand-hugh-howey-signed-first-edition-4026.html)@ goldsboro... as usual limited to 500 copies!

Also you can order an interesting Sand-print from Ben Adams (http://www.benjadams.com/2014/02/28/sand_by_benjadams/) for 25$, signed by both. Not just an easy print as you can read!

Thanks for the heads-up. Ordered one

[ELazansky]

Sand is online for preorder (http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/sand-hugh-howey-signed-first-edition-4026.html)@ goldsboro... as usual limited to 500 copies!

Also you can order an interesting Sand-print from Ben Adams (http://www.benjadams.com/2014/02/28/sand_by_benjadams/) for 25$, signed by both. Not just an easy print as you can read!

I'm done with Goldsboro's "limited" editions. Taking a regular first edition and adding a limitation page does not make it limited in my eyes. Premiere Collectibles does a similar thing. They take a US first edition and add a limitation sticker to it.

[Lauterer]

Sand is online for preorder (http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/sand-hugh-howey-signed-first-edition-4026.html)@ goldsboro... as usual limited to 500 copies!

Also you can order an interesting Sand-print from Ben Adams (http://www.benjadams.com/2014/02/28/sand_by_benjadams/) for 25$, signed by both. Not just an easy print as you can read!

I'm done with Goldsboro's "limited" editions. Taking a regular first edition and adding a limitation page does not make it limited in my eyes. Premiere Collectibles does a similar thing. They take a US first edition and add a limitation sticker to it.

BUT: its signed and reader can be sure that its really a Howeys signature?! Ok, at the moment his signature has no or less value, but things can change...

[ELazansky]

Sand is online for preorder (http://www.goldsborobooks.com/books/sand-hugh-howey-signed-first-edition-4026.html)@ goldsboro... as usual limited to 500 copies!

Also you can order an interesting Sand-print from Ben Adams (http://www.benjadams.com/2014/02/28/sand_by_benjadams/) for 25$, signed by both. Not just an easy print as you can read!

I'm done with Goldsboro's "limited" editions. Taking a regular first edition and adding a limitation page does not make it limited in my eyes. Premiere Collectibles does a similar thing. They take a US first edition and add a limitation sticker to it.

BUT: its signed and reader can be sure that its really a Howeys signature?! Ok, at the moment his signature has no or less value, but things can change...

He sells tons of signed books directly from his website. His signature is not hard to get.

This isn't a complaint against Hugh. I ordered the Wool trilogy limited editions from Sub Press. I like limiteds. This is a complaint against companies trying to "make" collectibles.

[Lauterer]

For german readers or collectors:
Finally the german part 2 "Level (http://www.piper.de/buecher/level-isbn-978-3-492-05647-2)" of the Wool-trilogy is announced. Long time it wasnt clear if they really print the sequels... puhhhhh...

[Joe315]

I have a copy of the UK ARC of Wool if any one is interested. Unfortunately the wrap-around band was torn in two places during shipping to me. I have done a repair on one tear using acid free binders glue because the tear was growing (the paper used for the band is very thin). The other tear is located in a place where it won't grow any more. The books themselves I would rate as VG. There is some bumping to the spine ends of books 2 and 3. Book 1 has what looks like a binding defect that caused the very top of the spine to bend a tiny bit.

PM me if you are interested. $40 OBO. Pics on request.

Edit: SOLD!

[George at C-Springs]

Holy Crap! Look what I got in today! Did anybody know they were being shipped? Even got my #186! Whoo-Hoo! I like the different color signature pages and different color signatures for each edition. Also really like the 50's style artwork. The only thing missing? A slipcase, or slipcases ... of course. I'm thinking of a very cool Dolso case!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1599.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1602.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1600.jpg?2847

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1603.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1604.jpg

[sharki69]

WOW !!! Amazing set George

[ELazansky]

The SP homepage said they are shipping them. I was waiting for a shipping notice. Looks like it may come without one. Looks like a nice set!

[becca69]

Those look great. Can't wait. I would love one big slipcase. Too bad The Collector doesn't make non-King items.

[George at C-Springs]

Yep, agreed. I'm really thinking Dolso.

[Scoogs]

Nice! I should have mine tomorrow.

[Dan]

I received my Wool trilogy from Sub Press today. Wool and Shift are numbered 145, but Dust is blank where the number should be. Should I write it in myself, contact Sub Press, or just leave it?

[jhanic]

I would contact Sub Press.

John

[Dan]

Thanks, I emailed them.

[sharki69]

Lettered it "A".... :excited:

[Dan]

Lettered it "A".... :excited:


Haha. Great idea. Want to buy a lettered Dust? Only $500

[sharki69]

Thank you Joe (Joe315) for this WOOL PROOF. Well packed, fast shipping and GREAT addition to my collection

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/Book%20collection/37F01D2F-A993-46D9-BA14-7720BF2A9353.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/Book%20collection/37F01D2F-A993-46D9-BA14-7720BF2A9353.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/Book%20collection/F0996B15-2529-42EA-B746-A5DD12DD1657.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/Book%20collection/F0996B15-2529-42EA-B746-A5DD12DD1657.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/Book%20collection/ADC6B613-358F-43C1-9502-7899BECF9B72.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/Book%20collection/ADC6B613-358F-43C1-9502-7899BECF9B72.jpg.html)

[Joe315]

You're welcome. I glad it made it to you safe and sound.

[cit74]

Very nice addition. Now if you want - you can ship it to Hugh and ask him to sign them - that is what I did with my UK proofs (without the band of course). You can contact him directly through his webpage.

[sharki69]

Very nice addition. Now if you want - you can ship it to Hugh and ask him to sign them - that is what I did with my UK proofs (without the band of course). You can contact him directly through his webpage.

Thanks for the info Chad. I'll do it

[Joe315]

Very nice addition. Now if you want - you can ship it to Hugh and ask him to sign them - that is what I did with my UK proofs (without the band of course). You can contact him directly through his webpage.

I didn't realize he provided that service. I'll have to do that too.

[Lauterer]

Very nice addition. I am proud to own two, but still unsigned... :onfire:

[Joe315]

UK trade edition of Sand with map on the reverse side of the dust jacket.

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p505/rodman109110/6f410636-2a55-4d1e-b1ab-f605cfe293e7_zpsa3ea266f.jpg

[sharki69]

Very nice Joe

[Lookwhoitis]

Those look great. Can't wait. I would love one big slipcase. Too bad The Collector doesn't make non-King items.
Camelot books are having slip cases made! :wink:

[cit74]

Those look great. Can't wait. I would love one big slipcase. Too bad The Collector doesn't make non-King items.
Camelot books are having slip cases made! :wink:

Really? did they send out a notice in one of their weekly mailers? I will send Kim an email and ask - maybe get a price quote, etc.

[Camelot Books]

Those look great. Can't wait. I would love one big slipcase. Too bad The Collector doesn't make non-King items.
Camelot books are having slip cases made! :wink:

Really? did they send out a notice in one of their weekly mailers? I will send Kim an email and ask - maybe get a price quote, etc.

Hi All:

Kim here.....yes indeed, we are having slipcases made for this awesome set that Bill did and we did ask him first if it would be OK if we did this and he was OK with it, so we proceeded :rock:

They are in the works now and are going to be $50.00 plus Priority Mail shipping (as this is a slipcase we are not able to ship via media mail)

If you are interested in getting on the list for one, please drop me a line at Kim@Camelotbooks.com with your name and shipping address and I'll get you set up for one and e-mail you when they are ready to go to arrange for payment at that time.....we are looking at probably a month before we have the second wave of them ready to go.

Thanks for your interest!!
Kim and Tony

[MandaBunny]

Hi Kim, do you have any photos or design plans for the slipcase?

[Camelot Books]

Hi Kim, do you have any photos or design plans for the slipcase?

I knew I was forgetting something.....the material being used is a light mauve hue (Moondust Mauve) and here's a picture: http://camelotbooks.com/uploads/wool_trilogy_Moondust_Mauve.JPG

[becca69]

will there be any stamping or will it be plain?

[Camelot Books]

will there be any stamping or will it be plain?

It will be plain....
Kim

[thegunslinger41]

I like plain...stamping can get kinda gimmicky IMO. :)

[Joe315]

I'm fine either way. I was planning on ordering a custom one any way.

[Camelot Books]

Good Morning:

We just got a picture from our binder, he's busy at work but wanted to share this with us, that shows the slipcases in the works, so you all have a better idea of how the finished product will look

http://camelotbooks.com/uploads/wool_trilogy_slipcases_and_books.jpeg

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks. Welcome to the site. If there is something I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.

[Camelot Books]

Thank you, have read the threads, but this is the first time for posting and it was actually a member here that gave me a heads up that I might want to do a posting of what we were doing with regards to the slipcase :lol1:

[cit74]

Thank you, have read the threads, but this is the first time for posting and it was actually a member here that gave me a heads up that I might want to do a posting of what we were doing with regards to the slipcase :lol1:

Kim - we are always happy to have any input that you might have on the site - I know personally that many members here frequent your book store (and speak very highly of the service that you provide).

[SirFolio16]

Camelot Books is the BEST!!!

[Lauterer]

Am i the only one thinking that for a plain case this is tooooo expensive???

[MandaBunny]

Perhaps but consider it's to hold three books.

[George at C-Springs]

Am i the only one thinking that for a plain case this is tooooo expensive???

I'm with you; $50 for a plain-Jane slipcase (even one that will hold three books) is expensive. Give it a little pizzaz, a different material perhaps, then maybe ... but as-is, nope. If I'm going to go $50 for a slipcase, then I might as well go $100 and get a Dolso. Just my opinion.

[becca69]

Although I like the look of the slipcase, I too think $50 is too much for a plain one. Otherwise I would be ordering.

[Lauterer]

If you ask Dolso, i would order one to... Would be a nice addition to this trilogy...



Am i the only one thinking that for a plain case this is tooooo expensive???

I'm with you; $50 for a plain-Jane slipcase (even one that will hold three books) is expensive. Give it a little pizzaz, a different material perhaps, then maybe ... but as-is, nope. If I'm going to go $50 for a slipcase, then I might as well go $100 and get a Dolso. Just my opinion.

[Stockerlone]

If you ask Dolso, i would order one to... Would be a nice addition to this trilogy...



Am i the only one thinking that for a plain case this is tooooo expensive???

I'm with you; $50 for a plain-Jane slipcase (even one that will hold three books) is expensive. Give it a little pizzaz, a different material perhaps, then maybe ... but as-is, nope. If I'm going to go $50 for a slipcase, then I might as well go $100 and get a Dolso. Just my opinion.

Maybee ask Jeff....

[Joe315]

The mostly complete Wool family. Only missing one edition of the Wool omnibus, the one with the yellow cover. I don't have the individual Wool novellas because the first isn't cheap. If I could find one of those cheap, I would probably get the whole set. I do, however, have the Shift novellas (not pictured).

So in order: the "ugly" Shift omnibus and "ugly" Dust, 2nd edition Wool omnibus, "pretty" Shift and Dust, US Wool ARC, US Trade 1st Hardback, UK Wool ARC, UK trade Wool Trilogy, UK S/L Wool Trilogy from Goldsboro Books, Subpress Wool Trilogy ARCs, and Subpress numbered and lettered editions.

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p505/rodman109110/IMG_1951_zps24d4410d.jpg

[cit74]

The mostly complete Wool family. Only missing one edition of the Wool omnibus, the one with the yellow cover. I don't have the individual Wool novellas because the first isn't cheap. If I could find one of those cheap, I would probably get the whole set. I do, however, have the Shift novellas (not pictured).

So in order: the "ugly" Shift omnibus and "ugly" Dust, 2nd edition Wool omnibus, "pretty" Shift and Dust, US Wool ARC, US Trade 1st Hardback, UK Wool ARC, UK trade Wool Trilogy, UK S/L Wool Trilogy from Goldsboro Books, Subpress Wool Trilogy ARCs, and Subpress numbered and lettered editions.

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p505/rodman109110/IMG_1951_zps24d4410d.jpg

very nice wool series - i didnt bother with all of the sub press editions - just stuck with the s/l, as well as goldsboros books. But i do have the wool novellas - back when it wasn't too expensive; alas no ugly wool omnibus either

[Joe315]

Thanks!

[idlewarnings]

Great collection, Joe.

[Joe315]

Thanks. This is the first book I've gone almost full completist on.

[Lauterer]

Very nice collection. We all search for the ugly Wool :doh: So you outbid me with the proof copys of the trilogy :belial:

My shelfes of Howey...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25864113/howey.jpg

[Tommy]

wow! Both Joe315 and Lauterer, you have amazing Howey collections! Congrats! I may have to post mine some time soon, I still need the Large print edition and the audiobook and I also lack any of the arc's :(

[ELazansky]

Those are nice collections of WOOL. I think the Howey train is running out already. Goldsboro still has limited editions of SAND for sale. Don't think he is going to reach the popularity he did with WOOL again.

[cit74]

Nah - he needs a movie deal :). Still good work and good stories

[Joe315]

Very nice collection. We all search for the ugly Wool :doh: So you outbid me with the proof copys of the trilogy :belial:

Maybe...:ninja:

[Joe315]

Those are nice collections of WOOL. I think the Howey train is running out already. Goldsboro still has limited editions of SAND for sale. Don't think he is going to reach the popularity he did with WOOL again.

It has slowed a little bit but I think part of that is not having a US mainstream release for Shift and Dust. Obviously he had a lot of sales for his self published releases but I think having the books in the brick and mortar stores would have helped.

[Joe315]

Nah - he needs a movie deal :). Still good work and good stories

I believe that Wool has been optioned at the very least. He posted on his site a while back that he met with some hollywood people to discuss the film. I hope it moves forward and is actually filmed.

[Robert Fulman]

I took one for the team and ordered the three SubPress editions from Amazon for $40 each. They arrived loosely packaged in a gigantic box with significant damage to the dust jackets (including a gigantic greasy handprint on one of them). I'm returning them and I'm getting replacements that I hope will be packed better. In the meantime, just think about like I'm increasing the value of your collectible books by reducing the number of pristine copies out there.

[Lurker]

I got an e-mail from William Schafer, SubP with the Wool books as e-books for free. But it also had something on there from "DropBox" and saying it had already set me up an account. I don't just give out my e-mail to anybody or anything, especially crap I know nothing about. Is it just me or did SubP cross a line here?

[Joe315]

I have a feeling that dropsend did that without permission. I would email Bill and let him know. Not an appropriate thing for a company to do IMO.

[biomieg]

Did they actually say that they used your e-mail address for the Dropbox account? If the intention is to enable you to download supplemental stuff from the publisher I would think that SubPress set up an account with credentials of their own. You and other customers would then be able to use those credentials to login and download said supplemental stuff (if you have Dropbox installed on your computer, of course). That's how it usually works.

[Joe315]

It says "want to try Dropsend? We've set up a free account for you." Then shows my email and a randomly generated password. I don't think this is something Bill did, rather it is Dropsend (not Dropbox) trying to gain customers.

[ELazansky]

Same here - I just clicked on the link in the email and downloaded the ZIP file. No account was needed. Not that I needed the eBooks since I already had them...

[cit74]

not sure if I will download them - since I already have them on the kindle - and my dad read them quicker than me (it is good to be retired)

[thegunslinger41]

anyone know of what the print run was for the Wool #1 comic published by Cryptozoic?


G

[Tommy]

There's an ugly WOOL Omnibus edition on ebay right now

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wool-Omnibus-by-Hugh-Howey-VERY-RARE-TRUE-1st-1st-2012-Original-Self-Published-/321484037309?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4ad9f11cbd

[Dan]

What is the value of a Wool Omnibus from CreateSpace printed on June 14, 2012? Should I consider it a reading copy or is it worth anything at all?

[Joe315]

Is this the one with the yellow cover and radioactive symbol? Those are probably $300-400 in vg to fine condition. IIRC Hugh said there were about 800 printed I think before the cover change. That could be to high a number though.

The other cover would be considered the second edition but still has some value as this is still an early copy appearing before the U.S. hardback and trade paperback. I'd say $40-$50 in fine condition.

Also I wouldn't put any value on the date it was printed. It gets too complicated when trying to figure all that out.

[Dan]

Thanks! This isn't my copy, but it looks like this one.

http://cache1.bdcdn.net/assets/images/book/medium/9781/4699/9781469984209.jpg

[Joe315]

That is the second cover he used. If it is vf or like new condition I would say it is $40-$50, a bit more if it is signed.

[Dan]

Thanks!

[Tommy]

Anyone get number 446 of the SP WOOL Trilogy, I requested that number but got a different one, want to match my UK editions, please let me know
Thanks,
Tommy

[SirFolio16]

Can anyone who has the SP edition of the Wool trilogy please tell me what they think of it. I am considering purchasing the set but I'm on the line. I haven't read any of the series yet.

[Scoogs]

Can anyone who has the SP edition of the Wool trilogy please tell me what they think of it. I am considering purchasing the set but I'm on the line. I haven't read any of the series yet.

They are good quality, oversized editions.
I just posted a couple photos of each in my collection thread.

The only thing lacking is a slipcase, which absolutely should have been a part of this set.

[Tommy]

An illustration or two would have been nice as well but they are really lovely books and I am pleased with the set, I'm a big fan of the series so I also recommend reading them too, Hugh is a great story teller and a very nice guy as well

[Lurker]

And I like the Camelot slipcase. It fits nicely and they look better in it. Even if a tad overpriced.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/HoweySlipcase.jpg

[George at C-Springs]

Hey kids, what's the approximate going rate for the UK Wool ARC, the five paperbacks; books are fine, band is there but has a rip.

[Joe315]

I'd say $55-65. I sold mine with a tear and VG books for $40ish including shipping in June. I also bought one with a complete band for $70 around the same time.

[George at C-Springs]

Thx, actually a little lower than I thought. Did anybody here pickup that Ugly Wool proof for $450? I debated it, but the condition turned me off.

[Joe315]

That one for $450 is actually the true first edition of the Wool Omnibus that Howey self published. IIRC, he said there were about 600-800ish sold before he changed the cover artwork.

[George at C-Springs]

Sorry, proofs on the brain. Did you grab it? Of course I'd like a copy, but the condition of that one just didn't do it for me, especially at the price.

[Lauterer]

Me not, the condition was not really good. This book (or if not the same and only a one similar to it) was sold several months ago for around 150$ i think. I would pay 450$ only if its in vg condition, but probably i am behind the market ^^

[Joe315]

I didn't grab it either. I agree with both of you, the condition wasn't so great.

[sharki69]

Hugh new children book signed and limited to 1,000 copies

http://www.amazon.com/Misty-Proud-Cloud-Limited-Signed/dp/0982611943/

http://www.hughhowey.com/signed-limited-editions-of-misty/

[sharki69]

The Robot Chronicles [Kindle Edition] - $0.99

http://www.amazon.com/The-Robot-Chronicles-Hugh-Howey-ebook/dp/B00M3GIBUK/ref=zg_bsms_digital-text_12?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=7c5aa5114fdd402c916e64c447a47e7f

[George at C-Springs]

Picked up an Ugly Dust and Ugly Shift yesterday (not the $600 pair currently on eBay ... yikes), hopefully have them within a week.

[sharki69]

Picked up an Ugly Dust and Ugly Shift yesterday (not the $600 pair currently on eBay ... yikes), hopefully have them within a week.

Great ! Where ? I want one too....

[ELazansky]

Picked up an Ugly Dust and Ugly Shift yesterday (not the $600 pair currently on eBay ... yikes), hopefully have them within a week.

Geez...I have an Ugly Shift and Ugly Dust - maybe I should sell mine for $500

[sharki69]

Guys - I'll appreciate if someone can put together a list of all WOOL editions (only the first book WOOL) and scarcity. I see so many listings on ebay and other sites and getting confused...

I'll start with what I found:

1st/1st Createspace PB (grey cover) 2011
Wool omnibus (Ugly version PB) 2012
Wool omnibus Createspace 1st/1st (PB) 2012
ARC Century UK 2013
1st HC - Century 2013 UK
S/L Slipcased Century (500 copies) 2013
ARC (Simon and Schuster) 2013
1st HC - Simon and Schuster 2013
Lettered - Subterranea 2014
S/L - Subterranean 2014

Thanks!

[George at C-Springs]

Great ! Where ? I want one too....

Found them on Amazon sold by The Book Haven via Bookfinders.com.

[RC65]

Guys - I'll appreciate if someone can put together a list of all WOOL editions (only the first book WOOL) and scarcity. I see so many listings on ebay and other sites and getting confused...

I'll start with what I found:

1st/1st Createspace PB (grey cover) 2011
Wool omnibus (Ugly version PB) 2012
Wool omnibus Createspace 1st/1st (PB) 2012
ARC Century UK 2013
1st HC - Century 2013 UK
S/L Slipcased Century (500 copies) 2013
ARC (Simon and Schuster) 2013
1st HC - Simon and Schuster 2013
Lettered - Subterranea 2014
S/L - Subterranean 2014

Thanks!

I'm a bit amazed that with as many variants as there are that they all manage to hold what I presume is a decent degree of value -- especially given that Howey, while he has a rabid but what I understand to be a modest fanbase, is not the in echelon of, say, King or some other author with a large and broad enough fanbase to warrant widespread collectibility.

[Joe315]

Guys - I'll appreciate if someone can put together a list of all WOOL editions (only the first book WOOL) and scarcity. I see so many listings on ebay and other sites and getting confused...

I'll start with what I found:

1st/1st Createspace PB (grey cover) 2011
Wool omnibus (Ugly version PB) 2012
Wool omnibus Createspace 1st/1st (PB) 2012
ARC Century UK 2013
1st HC - Century 2013 UK
S/L Slipcased Century (500 copies) 2013
ARC (Simon and Schuster) 2013
1st HC - Simon and Schuster 2013
Lettered - Subterranea 2014
S/L - Subterranean 2014

Thanks!

There is also a SUB Press ARC.

I don't know that I'd count the first one on your list as that is volume one of Wool. However, if you do want to count it there were two versions of Vol. 1, a light grey and dark grey version. The light grey being the first.

[George at C-Springs]

These arrived today (worth the extra day's wait Sharki!)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20141020_170205.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20141020_170732.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20141020_170547.jpg

[sharki69]

These arrived today (worth the extra day's wait Sharki!)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20141020_170205.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20141020_170732.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20141020_170547.jpg

George - well worth it ! they look great and I'm happy for you ! Ugly Wool is next...

And I will keep hunting :)

[sharki69]

One ugly down, 2 more to go.... (thanks George at C-Springs for inspiring me)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/4BD6E1E0-A6FA-4BD1-856C-F85AF78B02EC.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/4BD6E1E0-A6FA-4BD1-856C-F85AF78B02EC.jpg.html)

[George at C-Springs]

Ugly SHIFT, signed, $49.95 BIN

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHIFT-OMNIBUS-Hugh-Howey-WOOL-True-1st-Edition-SIGNED-by-the-Author-/231389275377?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item35dfe024f1

[cit74]

I have a few books for sale - PM if interested:

Howey:
UK Wool ARC with yellow band - each book signed (not inscribed) - $200
Ugly Dust and Shift Omnibus - each signed/lined - $75/50 or $100 for pair

[cit74]

If anyone is interested in the complete UK goldsboro set - all same number - including sand - PM me to discuss price - looking for about $450 for the entire set

[cit74]

I have a few books for sale - PM if interested:

Howey:
UK Wool ARC with yellow band - each book signed (not inscribed) - $200
Ugly Dust and Shift Omnibus - each signed/lined - $75/50 or $100 for pair

These are now all up on ebay if still interested:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hugh-Howey-Signed-WOOL-UK-ARC-5-Books-/321612860403?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4ae19ecbf3

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hugh-Howey-Signed-SHIFT-Omnibus-Ugly-Edition-/321612867822?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4ae19ee8ee


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hugh-Howey-SIgned-Ugly-Dust-Omnibus-/321612873693?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4ae19effdd

[sharki69]

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/095F12F1-1469-4FEC-B76B-9728C1EB1B1C.png (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/095F12F1-1469-4FEC-B76B-9728C1EB1B1C.png.html)

[becca69]

Love it!

[goheat]

I had emailed Hugh Howey last week to ask about signings, and he was very gracious to allow me to send him the Silo Trilogy books to sign! Since he only lives ~1hour away, the package came back today! Awesome books and author!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0674.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0676.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0677.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0682.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0680.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0681.JPG

[sharki69]

Great John ! I still need to mail him my Wool proof :) before he quit signing.... good job !

[goheat]

Hmm, I was looking at my inscribed copy of Wool last night, and I hadn't even noticed the doodle of the person at the bottom of the Silo he drew!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0692.JPG

[goheat]

Just received today, haven't finished Dust so will read this one next!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Sand1.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/SandSig.jpg

[sharki69]

Amazon has Howey's The Plagiarist: A Novella [Unabridged] [Audible Audio Edition] for $0.99

Great deal !

http://www.amazon.com/The-Plagiarist-A-Novella/dp/B00B76T93U/ref=zg_bs_2402172011_35?tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=9898d4f5d0804eb6b69f1326480cd9a6

[RC65]

This'll be my first taste of Howey. I kinda went all in with this rather spendy S/L HC set, but I've heard a lot of good things about the series and it's been a long time since an epic sci-fi saga caught my eye. I vastly prefer my sci-fi to be character-focused (ala Weir's THE MARTIAN) rather than science/technology/world-building/etc.- focused, and as I understand it this series should fit that bill well.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i341/at-home-daddy/howey_zpsusc3hxha.jpg

Toying with the idea of contacting Camelot for the slipcase, but will probably wait until I read them to make sure they are keepers.

[goheat]

This'll be my first taste of Howey. I kinda went all in with this rather spendy S/L HC set, but I've heard a lot of good things about the series and it's been a long time since an epic sci-fi saga caught my eye. I vastly prefer my sci-fi to be character-focused (ala Weir's THE MARTIAN) rather than science/technology/world-building/etc.- focused, and as I understand it this series should fit that bill well.

Toying with the idea of contacting Camelot for the slipcase, but will probably wait until I read them to make sure they are keepers.

Congratulations on those! Those the S/L UK versions, correct? Love those retro covers. :)

[RC65]

No, Subterranean Press, so US S/L HCs. I love those retro covers, too; truth be told, if they didn't have that dj art, I'm not sure I would have splurged on a brand-new author (to me) to this degree, not when there're plenty of cheaper editions available. It was the thing (well, that, and the usual Sub Press quality accented by an oversized format) that pushed me over the edge.

[goheat]

No, Subterranean Press, so US S/L HCs. I love those retro covers, too; truth be told, if they didn't have that dj art, I'm not sure I would have splurged on a brand-new author (to me) to this degree, not when there're plenty of cheaper editions available. It was the thing (well, that, and the usual Sub Press quality accented by an oversized format) that pushed me over the edge.

Ok, thanks for the info. I really think you'll be pleasantly surprised by the SILO series. They are character-driven and I found them addictive and well-written!

[George at C-Springs]

Anybody grab that ugly Wool this past week? Couldn't bring myself to do it for condition ... I want one, but I want a Fine one.

[sharki69]

Anybody grab that ugly Wool this past week? Couldn't bring myself to do it for condition ... I want one, but I want a Fine one.

Me too George, couldn't pull the trigger....

[goheat]

Anybody grab that ugly Wool this past week? Couldn't bring myself to do it for condition ... I want one, but I want a Fine one.

Me too George, couldn't pull the trigger....



I missed it apparently. Shac, have you sent your Wool proof to Hugh yet?

[sharki69]

Anybody grab that ugly Wool this past week? Couldn't bring myself to do it for condition ... I want one, but I want a Fine one.

Me too George, couldn't pull the trigger....



I missed it apparently. Shac, have you sent your Wool proof to Hugh yet?

Not yet John.....Just lazy...Thanks for the reminder :)

[sharki69]

Hugh Howey - The Pot Luck Book Signing Begins!

You'll have until 5/20 to order. Good luck !!

http://www.hughhowey.com/the-pot-luck-book-signing-begins/

[goheat]

Hugh Howey - The Pot Luck Book Signing Begins!

You'll have until 5/20 to order. Good luck !!

http://www.hughhowey.com/the-pot-luck-book-signing-begins/

Awesome, thanks for the heads up, Shac! Ordered 3!

[George at C-Springs]

Sweet. I'm sure none of you asked for the Ugly Wool, right ?

[goheat]

Sweet. I'm sure none of you asked for the Ugly Wool, right ?

No, I already have inscribed copies of the Silo Trilogy that Hugh was kind enough to sign for me, and the S/L Sand set. I asked for manuscript, ARC, or Halfway Home!

[sharki69]

Sweet. I'm sure none of you asked for the Ugly Wool, right ?

No, I already have inscribed copies of the Silo Trilogy that Hugh was kind enough to sign for me, and the S/L Sand set. I asked for manuscript, ARC, or Halfway Home!

Well, this book was my first three picks :)

[RC65]

Hugh Howey - The Pot Luck Book Signing Begins!

You'll have until 5/20 to order. Good luck !!

http://www.hughhowey.com/the-pot-luck-book-signing-begins/

Fun -- thanks for the heads-up.

[Dan]

I have the Sub Press edition of the Wool Trilogy that I am thinking about selling. Anyone know what these are selling for? I do not have the slipcase that was made aftermarket.

[RC65]

I have the Sub Press edition of the Wool Trilogy that I am thinking about selling. Anyone know what these are selling for? I do not have the slipcase that was made aftermarket.

Camelot Books, which has great customer service but is not known for its competitive pricing on older titles, has the set (with no slipcase) for $180. I've seen them go unsold on eBay for $150. If you're looking for unload them in a short period of time, you're probably looking at somewhere between $125 and $150; if you're patient you may on a good day get around $150.

[Dan]

I have the Sub Press edition of the Wool Trilogy that I am thinking about selling. Anyone know what these are selling for? I do not have the slipcase that was made aftermarket.

Camelot Books, which has great customer service but is not known for its competitive pricing on older titles, has the set (with no slipcase) for $180. I've seen them go unsold on eBay for $150. If you're looking for unload them in a short period of time, you're probably looking at somewhere between $125 and $150; if you're patient you may on a good day get around $150.

That's the information I'm looking for. Seems they are worth less than what I paid, issue price. I will just keep them around until Howey becomes the next King. :)

[Booknutt]

Amazon still has them for issue price. Granted you wosnt be able to get a matching set.

[RC65]

Hugh Howey - The Pot Luck Book Signing Begins!

You'll have until 5/20 to order. Good luck !!

http://www.hughhowey.com/the-pot-luck-book-signing-begins/

Got my Potluck book today, and the gamble that was this Potluck just didn't pay off for me. At all. :cry:

I had requested SAND for my book -- first, the LE, then the HC, then the tpb, as my top three choices. I requested that the book be made to me. Instead, I received a SILO hardcover from a Slovac Republic publisher in a language I can neither read nor appreciate. To top it off, it was made out to my wife instead of me...the PayPal account has her name on it, but in the message notes I was clear to whom it should be made out.

Oh well, I knew going in it was a gamble with no assurances. Guess I was just hoping for better luck than I got. Anything in English with my name on it would have been cool...but as far as this one goes, I'll just chalk this experience up to bad luck, and since I don't know anyone who speaks Slovac nor will the used bookstores around here want it, I think this book will unfortunately be relegated to our recycle bin.

[Tommy]

I hit the pot luck jackpot! Pictures coming soon...

[Lauterer]

@ Tommy: Do you have the Wool atomic omnibus???

@RC65: if you throw the Wool away, i would take it...and give it a good home in my Howey collection... PN to me if you like to send it to me?!

[sgc1999]

still waiting patiently. :unsure:

[Tommy]

@ Tommy: Do you have the Wool atomic omnibus???



Got a signed copy of issue #1, pretty sweet!