Book Collection : SystemCrashOverRide

[SystemCrashOverRide]

So I'm new to the world of more "serious" collecting. I've been a King fan for about a decade and over the years (like many, I'm sure) my collection began with soft covers and has shifted towards more serious collectors territory. The first King I read was a copy of Christine. I devoured it, and to this day it may be my favorite. I've read many better King novels, but it's nigh impossible to recapture the feeling you have as a young teenager being exposed to something you love for the very first time.

So the collection started with any and all copies I could find, specifically soft covers, I did not enjoy the feel of a bulky hard cover in my hands. My how things have changed. Once I had all of the regular print books, it started to look good on a shelf and I thought to myself..."You know, hard covers would probably look a lot nicer than all those beat up paperbacks". That was that, I made a full shift to hardcovers.

Then it was trying to get firsts. Now, it's trying to get gifts and S/L editions. Most of my hard covers aren't firsts yet, but I'm working on that, and I've lucked into some neat items over the years.

Got into Joe Hill fairly early, after he'd only published 20th Century Ghosts and Heart Shaped Box. Met him for a signing in Toronto, and then I got on the Owen King bandwagon more recently with his publication of Double Feature. I've chatted with him via twitter and even received mail from Owen on one occasion.

So without further gilding the lily and with no more ado, I give you my modest collection.

Over view of the book shelf. Yes, I know I should not stack them like this, I'm working on getting more space soon.
http://i.imgur.com/97gZsaQh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Gt2lxLnh.jpg

And onto the cooler stuff...

Second edition Grant Gunslinger (in rough shape, the original owner signed it and taped the dust jacket up around some tears):

http://i.imgur.com/oDX0JgCh.jpg

My Bachman Soft Covers :

http://i.imgur.com/ppE23Nuh.jpg

The infamous "$5 Rage" :

http://i.imgur.com/8XryymFh.jpg

My only Stephen King Signature :

http://i.imgur.com/slebPJ6h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/bfmaBTuh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/I2RwxuYh.jpg

The Joe Hill Collection :

http://i.imgur.com/RthQeAYh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/juFD59uh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HY26vO0h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/EVeoewzh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/udHCQwWh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/I6dQKjLh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/7MQsEFWh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZOpFc1ih.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/7pcLlhEh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/x4HAdJNh.jpg

[SystemCrashOverRide]

And the Owen King collection:

http://i.imgur.com/ngUeHeUh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NqPbjdwh.jpg

What I got in the mail from Owen :

http://i.imgur.com/8MRfsqhh.jpg

For some reason, I quite like that this says "For Chase", as opposed to "To Chase". Not sure why...

http://i.imgur.com/ZBsvCP8h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pqIAvZuh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GKd8hpZh.jpg

Lastly, I dabble in art a little bit and I'm no Glenn Chadbourne (though, there's some talk we may be related, but that's wild speculation), but here's a Christine painting I've been working on this last week:

http://i.imgur.com/sv1tCRVh.jpg

That's it so far! But I have some more coming in the mail, and my bank account makes me want to weep tears of blood. So I'm relaxing for a little while. Thank you for looking!

[Shannon]

I like it! Thanks for showing us your collection!

[Roseannebarr]

Love it! Especially the owen king book. who can save us now!

[Ben Staad]

Very nice collection. Keep up the great work!

[Bad Penny]

Great stuff Chase (I really like your Christine drawing - you've talent it seems) :smile:

[Stockerlone]

VERY NICE COLLECTION !!!

[Merlin1958]

Very nice collection. Keep up the great work!

Well stated. Keep them coming!!!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

How'd you manage to get a number 1 of JOYLAND? Great stuff!

[The Library Policeman]

Excellent collection! You're in the right place my friend. Thanks for sharing.

[Dan]

Very Nice!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice! Thanks for sharing.

John

[dnemec]

Like the Christine painting! She is my favorite too! Stop by my collecting thread...when I saw King speak in Savannah, I got my 1st signed!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Like the Christine painting! She is my favorite too! Stop by my collecting thread...when I saw King speak in Savannah, I got my 1st signed!

I've seen it! I would love to get my hands on a Grant edition of Christine, or the upcoming anniversary edition. Just lacking the funds at the moment.


ur2ndbiggestfan
How'd you manage to get a number 1 of JOYLAND? Great stuff!

Sheer Dumb Luck!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Great stuff Chase (I really like your Christine drawing - you've talent it seems) :smile:

Thanks BP, I have a lot more intricate artwork to my name, but it's been a while since I last tried my hand at art with any level of seriousness, so I'm slowing making my way back into it.

[Bad Penny]

Great stuff Chase (I really like your Christine drawing - you've talent it seems) :smile:

Thanks BP, I have a lot more intricate artwork to my name, but it's been a while since I last tried my hand at art with any level of seriousness, so I'm slowing making my way back into it.

Being something of a fan of SK related art, I, for one, would really enjoy seeing more of your work Chase (and not just the King stuff either) :smile:

[Ricky]

Great collection! I started like you did: with paperbacks. I am especially jealous of your Bachman paperbacks, signed Joyland, and Joe Hill 1sts!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Got my copy of The Dark Man in the mail today:

http://i.imgur.com/NcwjfyNh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/arAikICh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/XlyZTP8h.jpg

[Bad Penny]

Got my copy of The Dark Man in the mail today:

http://i.imgur.com/NcwjfyNh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/arAikICh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/XlyZTP8h.jpg

This is certainly a sweet little publication - Glenn Chadbourne's outdone himself on this :smile:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I wish King would slow down to only half a dozen books a year so I can save some money for food and clothing.

[Merlin1958]

I wish King would slow down to only half a dozen books a year so I can save some money for food and clothing.

LOL I hear ya, but then again he is down to like one or two "original" novels a year at this time. Problem is all the "Anniversary's" are now popping up!!! LOL LOL It's the "Reissues" that will kill the old pocketbook!! LOL

[The Library Policeman]

Got my copy of The Dark Man in the mail today:

http://i.imgur.com/NcwjfyNh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/arAikICh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/XlyZTP8h.jpg

Love it! :D

[Cook]

System.......
I can't believe you actually have Joyland S/L #1, Very cool !!

http://i.imgur.com/I2RwxuYh.jpg

My apologies for missing your collection thread, they do slip by every now & then

[Groomp]

Very very nice! I was going to get a few of these for my collection, but something came up and I had to spend all my birthday money. :/
It's been a rough week. (anyway) Keep up the good work! Love that Gunslinger!

[Ben Eads]

Worthy collection, indeed!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

So many new items! It's been ages since I've updated this, some non-king ones as well, so forgive me for sharing.

Horror Drive In
http://i.imgur.com/SQg93yah.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/psNVyf5h.jpg

Found this ARC at a local Value Village (Savers, for you Americans). $5

http://i.imgur.com/lfzNPqnh.jpg

1st/ 1st DS

http://i.imgur.com/0bUMDR3h.jpg

1st SC Joyland

http://i.imgur.com/9BPFZjuh.jpg

Joyland Dolso Slipcase 1/724, Double sided art work.

http://i.imgur.com/Q5UleOyh.jpg.

http://i.imgur.com/RbUck9fh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/AMRNdG1h.jpg

A whack of books related to King, or short story collections featuring King:

http://i.imgur.com/9MD989zh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lmoK1bTh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/faYYI3lh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/i2y44Pkh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VCmC2i3h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sW9Lp4rh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/EB2UGDqh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/COaiRPch.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/zyx4QUAh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZMQVQhnh.jpg

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Comic Books:

Picked up by a friend at the San Diego con. Joe and Gabe both signed it.

http://i.imgur.com/71sQuk3h.jpg

Wraith #1

http://i.imgur.com/FcY9Lpbh.jpg

Variant cover

http://i.imgur.com/hekTPuth.jpg

Couple issues of Grave Tales

http://i.imgur.com/aAl3ci8h.jpg

Unrelated books I've recently picked up:

Couple Orson Scott Card ARC's (Also found at Value Village)

http://i.imgur.com/83ivcVRh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6aCAvIth.jpg

Railsea -China Meiville, S/L

http://i.imgur.com/8bkKS81h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/aMV6PgAh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KabCGANh.jpg

Whole mess of Terry Pratchett books I got in a lot. Mostly (if not all) Disc World novels.

http://i.imgur.com/9dQlm1hh.jpg

A book I've had for a longtime but never shared with anyone. BEST INSCRIPTION EVER.

http://i.imgur.com/iLxhAuDh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yyJwVUEh.jpg

... During the Q and A, Coupland flubbed my name. I corrected him, he repeatedly asked if it was "Chase", and looked especially amused when I said that it was. This was how he signed it -unbeknownst to me- after the Q&A, didn't realize until I got home.

[Merlin1958]

Nice haul!!! Congrats!!!

[webstar1000]

System.......
I can't believe you actually have Joyland S/L #1, Very cool !!

http://i.imgur.com/I2RwxuYh.jpg

My apologies for missing your collection thread, they do slip by every now & then

That is so cool.. number #1:)

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I've heard a lot about Discworld, but never read any. However, they look good lined up like that.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

I've heard a lot about Discworld, but never read any. However, they look good lined up like that.

They look a heck of a lot better in person I might add, all vintage paperbacks in new unread condition, colourful Corgi edition pocket books. I think they ended up costing me about 75 cents a piece.

[Bad Penny]

Some nice new items Chase - love the Wraith cover art and the double sided Dolso Joyland case :smile:

[Ben Eads]

Very nice additions! You've been busy!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Nothing too wild. But some interesting additions.

http://i.imgur.com/51RxK5k.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JKA1IkG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JgivB45.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/XU2eA8d.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/N0phm0s.jpg

[Stockerlone]

Very NICE new stuff !!!

[jonp]

Wow, Chase. Your collection thread passed me by. I love those Joe Hill and Owen King inscribed books. It would be a dream to get a book inscribed to me one day. But, you've got so many of them. Very envious.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Thanks for the kind words Jon, I have to confess that all of those inscribed books were from early in my collecting days and I didn't realize how having my name on them might ruin some of their value. I was under the impression that the more ink spilled by the author the better, now I know better. That being said, I'm quite pleased to have them none the less. Thanks for your help with the new additions!

[jonp]

Thanks for the kind words Jon, I have to confess that all of those inscribed books were from early in my collecting days and I didn't realize how having my name on them might ruin some of their value. I was under the impression that the more ink spilled by the author the better, now I know better. That being said, I'm quite pleased to have them none the less. Thanks for your help with the new additions!

No problem.
One day I would love to have a personally inscribed book by Joe Hill or Stephen King, which may not appeal to other collectors being inscribed to me. If I did own one, I would not trade it for a flat-signed book. The sentimental value would far outweigh any monetary value.

[thegreattim]

Chase, just peeked through your collection thread for the first time. We (and I imagine many other collectors) started the same way! I love all your photos and the Joe/Owen collections were a sweet addition.

Keep up the great work! (Personalized books rock, btw. I too discovered the discovered the "depression value" of a name "too late". F' them, I say. I love my books signed to me!)

[SystemCrashOverRide]

My first signed OSC book, I'm discovering his sig is worth diddly and thus easy to collect without breaking my bank. This is a blessing and a curse, Why, run out and buy ten because they're only $20 each? Why the hell not!
http://i.imgur.com/UQ9gXUI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZORj9f2.jpg

A Nice older printing of Treason. First edition St. Martin's Press.

http://i.imgur.com/NK3Z0CO.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4IcCXdn.jpg

I blame the following two on Forum members and free shipping from France...

http://i.imgur.com/KSOMlMm.jpg

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Unrelated to the book collection, but Bad Penny wanted to see more art. I've got some comic book related education in the works, so I'm striving to sketch a bit more. Here's what I worked on tonight.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10299036_10154481026355215_8165794933683864229_n.j pg?oh=d3c12ab82e87fc0065deb3641e6ad587&oe=5444E542&__gda__=1414310831_e4bf19862e8c57eeae8fd897151066d 5

[Merlin1958]

That's very good IMHO!!! Nice work, my boy!!!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

That's very good IMHO!!! Nice work, my boy!!!

Thanks Merlin! I didn't really think this was the place, but I couldn't find any user "share your art threads". At least it's in my collection and not cluttering up another thread? Someone let me know if it's not kosher.

[Danish]

Fantastic collection!

[sharki69]

I like was you have here chase ! Great collection

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Yesterday was a BIG day for my collection. I won't reveal all the details yet until I have it all sorted, but I'll let this serve as a teaser. Look closely:
http://i.imgur.com/9OU6jCf.jpg

[jonp]

There's a very nice Gunslinger there, top left?

[SystemCrashOverRide]

There's a very nice Gunslinger there, top left?

There's quite the story behind that, Yes it is indeed a Grant edition Gunslinger. The story is a bit painful though, I'll say that much.

[jonp]

Sorry to hear that. I presume i've guessed wrong about the BIG surprise.

[webstar1000]

There's a very nice Gunslinger there, top left?

There's quite the story behind that, Yes it is indeed a Grant edition Gunslinger. The story is a bit painful though, I'll say that much.

Fill us in!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Fill us in!

Alright, alright. I had planned to make a post telling the whole story including lots of photos, but the photos are at home and I suppose I can tell the story now and share the photos later, so here we are:

I found an ad on Kijiji here in Ontario for a large lot, someones entire collection. Specifically the bookshelf worth of books you saw above. Now I noticed the Grant edition of The Gunslinger as well as The Drawing of the Three and immediately contacted him. I did ask him point blank if it was a first edition first printing, and he someone reluctantly said that yes it was and that "They're all original, I bought them and read them once" - his general tone was of a casual collector, someone who loved King but who didn't seem to have knowledge of the "collector" oriented details - such as first vs second editions.

So that being said, I knew I was shooting in the dark. A quick check on Stephen King Collector and I found out the production run was the same for the 1st and 2nd from Grant (10'000 each). I figured, what the hell, it's a coin toss right? Not to mention the fact that I've only ever seen one Grant copy of the Gunslinger before, and it's the one I bought, completely ripped and taped up and signed (by the owner, not king) so I thought it would be an upgrade regardless.

Here's the catch, the guy was three hours away. So that's a six hour round trip and a 50/50 chance that it's a 1st 1st... I didn't *really* want to ask him to check the fine print for fear of him getting curious why I was being so nosy about that ONE book in his collection and hopping on eBay to find out. So I said screw it, talked the girlfriend into a Sunday road trip, and drove out to no-where Ontario.

Not a bad drive, all highway and only one tank of gas. Get there and he lives down a dirt road that looks like it should end in a creepy mansion or a murder shack, turns out there are a few homes of mostly retiree's. Guy was friendly older man, arms covered in tattoos, and the first thing he says when I get there "I forgot to mention, I lent out my copy of Gunslinger a while back".

My heart sank.

But then he lead me into the room with the book shelf, and there it was, just like in the photo. He continued "So this one is a little different than the other one I had, this is an ex-library book, I totally forgot to mention it when you asked".

Talk about a roller coaster of emotions. One moment he has it, then it's gone, then he has it again but it's a library book. Sadness, happiness, finally followed by...apathy? I didn't really know how to feel. Mostly I was confused, I couldn't really tell if he was trying to fleece me or just generally an old guy who didn't really know what he had and who had forgotten. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and had a look.

Now here's where I would plug all the photos in, and maybe I'll edit them in tonight when I get home. It was wrapped in a Brodart-esque mylar dust jacket, as you would expect from a library book, that was almost white from micro scratches and plastic fade. It was really hard to tell how the dust jacket looked underneath but it seemed to be holding up alright. There was some residue on the end pages from where the sign-in/sign-out sheet should have been, but it was removed. There was also a number stamped on the top right corner of the end page. Lastly there was the name of the library stamped on the top and bottom of the pages. The library plastic jacket was also taped to the boards.

We had a conversation about money at that point. I explained that I had asked him on the phone because I was a collector and wanted it for my own collection, and the fact that it was a library book definitely changed things. I changed my offer on the whole collection based on what I knew, and he countered with a bit more. I stuck to my guns and reiterated that I had driven a long way for these. He agreed to my new offer.

However! The Grant edition of The Drawing of the Three was in fact a first edition, in excellent shape, and not a library book. I packed up the whole collection (55 books, give or take) and he handed me a bunch of other odds and ends he had picked up over the years, THOSE turned out to be pretty interesting but I'll share more when I have photos. Nothing super rare, but lots of little additions to the collection that I didn't already own.

[jonp]

Cool story. Can't wait for the pictures. Well done Chase.

*EDIT* You're one up on me, I don't have a first Gunslinger.

[webstar1000]

I love the stories man.. I really do. I once drove an hour and a half for some books. LOL Not as far but at least you got something. I found her on Kjiji and she had a King collection she was selling. I got there and she wasnt home but I could see all the books by her door and it was tough to tell but there looked to be a Carrie, Stand and SHinning there.. I was losing it as we had came to a price of like $90 for the lot. I had to head back to the city but my parents were in the town near this woman. I asked her if she had bought them when they came out... ( like you , not wanting to elude that there could be value there) and she said yep. ANyways a week later my mother got the lot... paid for them... and they were all beat up (she told me they were mint and I could not quite tell through the curtain/window)... OH and they were ALL BCE's. haha I kept them all though.. and put them on a shelf away from my nice stuff. lol and if anyone asks to borrow a book... well I have no problem giving them one. haha

[zelig]

Nice story... I just happened to see your set of the Pratchett paperbacks... it brought back a flood of memories.. back in the day when I owned a bookstore, like 20+ years ago, Terry Pratchett did a signing there and he signed all the paperbacks that were published at the time. The same Corgi editions you have on the shelf... I should post them some time in my collection thread... They're all in boxes right now and would have to dig real deep to find them...

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Couple of interesting things to note. It appears 95% of the books I picked up are first editions, it also looks as though he removed the dust jackets while reading them, so most of the DJ's are in great shape...while the books show wear from being read. I've spent a few hours listening to some records and Brodarting the collection, but I wanted to show of some of the items that I found interesting / that I didn't already own.

First things first, here's the infamous library book:
http://i.imgur.com/EhBqrQU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/EXa4MdP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VwI2qEx.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FCiMvwE.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/TdQXXCM.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mpVvNIJ.jpg

And in the new Brodart dust jacket:

http://i.imgur.com/xtR3Dn2.jpg

The Drawing of the Three:

http://i.imgur.com/jxwY8rP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GHjdpbw.jpg

Here are the other items I found to be of interest:

http://i.imgur.com/bZRoFa9.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4viPFLI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/np4QJQp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OxVv6Db.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lJLkAzY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Lgn2LRT.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/l5j5eWk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3oC6OWk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/WwJxUVo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/28JexYw.jpg

[Stockerlone]

Congrats !!
GREAT Story, supernice books !!!

[Merlin1958]

Nice haul!!! Sigh, I remember dearly when I still needed those crucial early editions to really legitimize (IMHO) my collection and the joy that went along with finally obtaining them!! Treasure the moment and then on to "Upgrades"!!! LOL


Congrats!!!

[webstar1000]

Might I ask what you paid? You got some nice stuff there man!!!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Might I ask what you paid? You got some nice stuff there man!!!

I had considered keeping that to myself, but I don't think it really matters, if anyone here is ever interested in buying or trading then I'm sure we'll work off what it's worth, not what was spent.

He initially wanted $275 for the collection. I had offered him $240 in the hopes that the Gunslinger was a better copy than it is, but upon seeing it was a library book I amended my offer to $180. He countered with $200 and I said $180 was what I was prepared to offer him. He accepted.

[stroppygoblin]

Might I ask what you paid? You got some nice stuff there man!!!

I had considered keeping that to myself, but I don't think it really matters, if anyone here is ever interested in buying or trading then I'm sure we'll work off what it's worth, not what was spent.

He initially wanted $275 for the collection. I had offered him $240 in the hopes that the Gunslinger was a better copy than it is, but upon seeing it was a library book I amended my offer to $180. He countered with $200 and I said $180 was what I was prepared to offer him. He accepted.

I think you did very well. I suspect in future you wont be satisfied with condition of some of those and will eventually spend more in replacing them but sold individually you will get way higher than the total paid. Plus, regardless of condition you now have a Gunslinger 1st! There are still many people here with extensive collections (as per Jon's example) that do not! :clap:

Sorry Jon, I wasn't rubbing it in, honest :)

[webstar1000]

Great deal man.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

*ahem* here we go again. Will report back soon. That is all.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Story time once again. Another local buy and sell collection buy, But this time with a signed copy. Seller sounded nice, 60 ish book collection, with a signed copy of On Writing. I did see a photo of the Sig and it looked good, so I made the trek out to buy the lot... again. This time it was an hour each way. Well, yeah, the lady forgot to inform me that her Fucking dog had gone to town on it. Yup. This is what I got;
http://i.imgur.com/NNh83pS.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BprpZ1s.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ykRmh8S.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/43zTGOO.jpg

Thankfully, I had another copy on hand, with a nice clean dust jacket... So I threw that on with some Brodart and it looks a hell of a lot more presentable;
http://i.imgur.com/IXwoXMJ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ydLA4T4.jpg

And the collection had a few more books which I didn't already own;
http://i.imgur.com/yfgEohph.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Htj0oBTh.jpg

And this is what I've picked up between the last haul and this one combined and shelved;
http://i.imgur.com/Rx0xfTX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/a0mnyxLh.jpg

The lot I picked up today was $100, and it *doubled* my number of King signatures...

[zelig]

Good deal... I'm no good at finding sharp deals... The tears and tooth marks from the dog is quite funny. If it was a copy of Cujo, it would have been even funnier... Brodart's always make a book look like a million bucks.....Congratulations...

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Good deal... I'm no good at finding sharp deals... The tears and tooth marks from the dog is quite funny. If it was a copy of Cujo, it would have been even funnier... Brodart's always make a book look like a million bucks.....Congratulations...

Thanks Zelig, I just saw your collection posts with your DT books and just about fell off my chair. That is a *phenomenal* collection sir. You're also right, I hadn't thought about it Cujo relating to bite marks, but that would have been perfect, that made me chuckle.

[zelig]

Good deal... I'm no good at finding sharp deals... The tears and tooth marks from the dog is quite funny. If it was a copy of Cujo, it would have been even funnier... Brodart's always make a book look like a million bucks.....Congratulations...

Thanks Zelig, I just saw your collection posts with your DT books and just about fell off my chair. That is a *phenomenal* collection sir. You're also right, I hadn't thought about it Cujo relating to bite marks, but that would have been perfect, that made me chuckle.

Hey, thanks so much. Really appreciate the comment. :smile:

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Some progress, more coming soon.
http://i.imgur.com/38QfQpr.jpg

[zelig]

Looks sharp. What's with the multiple copies of the same book? I know we see that a lot and usually each is unique in some way. Was just curious about yours.

[biomieg]

Ooooh nice! I always secretly wanted a collection with multiple 'identical' copies of each title. It's one of the reasons I love Bob's collection so much. It just looks awesome to have them all lined up (with the proofs neatly in between, just like Bob has them displayed). But I fear I won't be able to explain that to my wife. I did own three or four copies of UK The Stand (the original 1979 edition) at one time but that's the only time I got carried away a little...

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Love the bookshelves. Your collection is coming along great.

Ralph

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Looks sharp. What's with the multiple copies of the same book? I know we see that a lot and usually each is unique in some way. Was just curious about yours.

The last few collections I bought (to get a few select pieces of said collection) we're pretty complete, so that's why there's three sets of each. Almost. I will be pairing them down, keeping the nicest copy of each. Makes for some trade bait as well. The more collectible versions I hope to pick up will bump most of these copies off the shelf eventually.

[zelig]

Ah, okay. Makes sense. Thanks.

[Merlin1958]

Love the bookshelves. Your collection is coming along great.

Ralph

My sentiments exactly!!! Nice going my brother from another mother!!!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Something wonderful came in the mail today. I can thank a certain Caretaker for taking care of me and my collection.

http://i.imgur.com/WlapXMG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/RwQyPNR.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/b8RlkNw.jpg

Lined up with some other pieces. It feels SO good to have the Grant line up.

http://i.imgur.com/1DdRNyI.jpg

[zelig]

Very nice! Congratulations.

[racerx45]

Something wonderful came in the mail today. I can thank a certain Caretaker for taking care of me and my collection.

http://i.imgur.com/WlapXMG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/RwQyPNR.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/b8RlkNw.jpg

Lined up with some other pieces. It feels SO good to have the Grant line up.

http://i.imgur.com/1DdRNyI.jpg

Congratulations that is a nice view

[Jeffbx]

Dang, that's a sweet collection. I'm going to have to get back to scouring the local sales... ebay just isn't what it used to be :-/

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Dang, that's a sweet collection. I'm going to have to get back to scouring the local sales... ebay just isn't what it used to be :-/

You made it! Glad to see a fellow Redditor.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

I've been stock piling a few new additions. Time to photo dump before Christmas hits. I've also discovered how to edit photo size, so it should be a little more reasonable from here on out.

First things first, It's ALWAYS nice to get mail Directly from King himself...

http://i.imgur.com/XY9lAVp.jpg?3

And you thought I meant Stephen. Shame on you. You know what they say about those that assume?

Signed on the package;

http://i.imgur.com/qvPUEjT.jpg?1

And the book:

http://i.imgur.com/VTyEdJt.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/pamVLjr.jpg?1

I got something from the other son as well

http://i.imgur.com/iQxOicm.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/5GVgOgt.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/SAf9YX7.jpg?1

[zelig]

Exciting! Congratulations! And you had me going there with the mail from King.. :smile:

[jonp]

Very nice new additions. I like the Owen King book. Are you going to keep the signed packing?

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Very nice new additions. I like the Owen King book. Are you going to keep the signed packing?

Absolutely.

[Stockerlone]

Very nice new KING/HILL stuff !!!

[Merlin1958]

That shirt looks great on you!!!! LOL Merry Christmas!!!

[Meagan J]

Cool additions, I especially love the Owen King signed package. :)

[stroppygoblin]

Something wonderful came in the mail today. I can thank a certain Caretaker for taking care of me and my collection.

http://i.imgur.com/WlapXMG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/b8RlkNw.jpg



Your copy of Wastelands seems incredibly Black. I have seen a couple of others that look black as well. Mine and the majority of others I have seen for sale (including the image posted in the Catalog) is far more blue. Were there different variants for this or were the extra DJ's sold by Grant blacker?

[zelig]

I think it's just the photograph and the lighting. Hopefully we don't have another DJ variant to deal with! :smile:

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Definitely blue. Forgive me for sounding like a bit of an ass, but to me it's quite clearly blue next to the black of Wizard and Glass. Have you had your eyes tested recently? ;)

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Here's hoping I have some new additions tomorrow morning!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Trying me hand at remarque's, I've promoted it in my Haven art thread but I hope more people will see them here.

First remarque, soon to be auctioned; Dreamcatcher 1st/1st

http://i.imgur.com/bJsjoBA.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/mkbWjqH.jpg?1

[Merlin1958]

The "Don" approves!!!!

[zelig]

Very nice!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

http://i.imgur.com/NUHTU76.jpg?1

Recent additions. I will be selling/trading the previous copies I have of these books as these new ones are all in better condition. Please feel free to make offers on my other copies of The Gunslinger,TDotT and Wastelands. Also, I know this has been discussed elsewhere, but for the sake of protecting the books and retaining value, should these be opened and brodarted, or left alone?

[Dan]

To each his own. I personally remove the shrink wrap the minute I own the book. I put them in Brodart covers and/or slipcases. Either way, nice additions!!

[jonp]

Very nice additions Chase. My wastelands is still in shrink wrap 15+ years after I bought it.

[zelig]

Congrats on the new additions.... Many collectors will say to remove the shrinkwrap. It has been known to stick to the cover over the years and thereby damage it... I'm one of those guys who generally does not remove shrink wrap. I have lots of books with the plastic still on...

[jhanic]

I almost always remove the shrink wrap. The only exceptions are some of the UK limiteds that have additional information on the shrink wrap. Those, I carefully slit the wrap so I can inspect the book.

John

[Merlin1958]

I almost always remove the shrink wrap. The only exceptions are some of the UK limiteds that have additional information on the shrink wrap. Those, I carefully slit the wrap so I can inspect the book.

John

I agree with, John. I used to leave the shrink intact and then I learned that the shrink can actually degrade the book over time to a degree. Now I always open and inspect them and then brodart the DJ. I also try to slipcase them whenever I can.

Hey, how's the next art piece coming along?

[Stockerlone]

Very nice new books Chase !!!

[sharki69]

Great. Congrats !

[SystemCrashOverRide]

More additions soon!

[peripheral]

Nice collection...:cowboy:

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Nice collection...:cowboy:

Thanks man!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

It's been a while and I've had a few large hauls. Ready? Here it comes.

NOS4A2 Signed Limited and Mug

http://i.imgur.com/ZEE41Qk.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/a5h9z83.jpg?1

Enterprise Incidents? Never seen this before I picked it up. Filled with some very interesting artwork that I believe may be original to it, but any info people have on this would be appreciated;

http://i.imgur.com/MUP1Ubc.jpg?1

Some art from inside:

http://i.imgur.com/wbYexKZ.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/rLdAQQG.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/ZPosT1T.jpg?1

From A Buick 8 Gift Edition:

http://i.imgur.com/oefyMPh.jpg?1

My Pretty Pony:

http://i.imgur.com/g5FF0TS.jpg?1

Hardcover Cycle of the Werewolf:

http://i.imgur.com/gfNgReQ.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/J4dbcye.jpg?1

Signed Under the Dome

http://i.imgur.com/xGD6ILs.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/6eKpBPD.jpg?1

S/L Unpublished and Uncollected and S/L The Non Fiction Avec Slipcases:

http://i.imgur.com/JirADMZ.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/ipgYlGy.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/Ldf7PBU.jpg?1

Collection of books about King and short story collections;

http://i.imgur.com/zSZkmIZ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/i2BmXd8.jpg

Couple copies of The Fireman, One with sticker and without, both signed. One upside down and one right side up;

http://i.imgur.com/ZkT73ia.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/WFyOrAX.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/FrOR83A.jpg?1

More copies of that are in the mail. UK and Goldsboro on the way.

[Brian861]

Damn! You have been busy! Congrats!

[herbertwest]

Very nice haul !

[Stockerlone]

Congrats for this supernice new stuff !!!

[webstar1000]

Man you been busy man!!!!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Man you been busy man!!!!

Most of that came from one source, a woman who passed away handed the books down to her grand daughter who passed them along to me. But I suppose huge updates are to be expected when you update your collection thread once a year, lol

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

I'm not familiar with the mug and the ticket. Any more info about those?

[Theli]

Very nice additions!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Hello again all,

Been quite a long time since I bothered to update my collection thread. I've picked up a few very nice pieces since then, and some more run of the mill books as well. So here's another large update.

Picking up right where I left off, I have a few more copies of The Fireman, in various signed limited editions:

Cemetery Dance's bookplate edition, limited to 1500 and signed in gold:

https://i.imgur.com/Bay9AcV.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vtoAQ1k.jpg

Goldsboro books edition, limited to 350, mine is #135

https://i.imgur.com/dlmDQ66.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Tp02ZUy.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/fWZoiuL.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Y62VCE7.jpg

Strange Weather:

https://i.imgur.com/atM8HEQ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/wxo02tv.jpg

US and UK Firsts of The Outside:

https://i.imgur.com/8TsO7mt.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Ska4nAD.jpg

UK First of Sleeping Beauties:

https://i.imgur.com/ku0nWEV.jpg

US First of Sleeping Beauties, in the Cemetery Dance slipcase - signed by both Stephen and Owen King. Picked this up at their Book Tour stop here in Toronto:

https://i.imgur.com/sfUTBXG.jpg?3

https://i.imgur.com/CE9ilCU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hu5NRzn.jpg

I also realized I had never updated my collection thread with my signed and dedicated copy of Finders Keepers:

https://i.imgur.com/StOjwqI.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/lwdh4Ma.jpg?1

Lastly, this thread is also missing about 15 signed books which I purchased and later sold. Forum member Alec purchased the set so they can be seen in his collection thread. I will fiddle with this post to try and adjust image sizes, so if they're unreasonably large at the time you read this, my apologies in advance.

Best,
Chase

[Hunchback Jack]

Fantastic stuff, Chase. Some solid editions there. And that signed finders keepers is superb! Congrats!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Fantastic stuff, Chase. Some solid editions there. And that signed finders keepers is superb! Congrats!

Thank you very much for the kind words, and yes I'm quite lucky to own that copy of Finders Keepers... actually you've reminded me that I had been meaning to order a CD slipcase for that. Ordered!

[Brian861]

Very nice, Chase! What's the story behind the inscribed copy of FK?

[webstar1000]

Very nice, Chase! What's the story behind the inscribed copy of FK?

Yeah I was just gonna ask the same thing! VERY cool!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Very nice, Chase! What's the story behind the inscribed copy of FK?

Yeah I was just gonna ask the same thing! VERY cool!

I thought that was well known! But I suppose it's going back a few years now - That was the grand prize for the Haven Foundation raffle draw back in 2015, I got very very lucky.

[webstar1000]

I thought you got the whole set signed no?


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[SystemCrashOverRide]

I thought you got the whole set signed no?

Are you referring to the 15 signed books I noted? Yes it was a complete Signet paperback set (at the time) - I did own those for a time, they all had signed bookplates. But as I mentioned those were later sold to another member, so they're not in my collection any longer. Those were a private purchase, nothing to do with the Haven Foundation.

[Stockerlone]

Amazing new books, Chase.
BIG BIG CONGRATS !!!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Amazing new books, Chase.
BIG BIG CONGRATS !!!

Thank you very much!

[webstar1000]

I thought you got the whole set signed no?

Are you referring to the 15 signed books I noted? Yes it was a complete Signet paperback set (at the time) - I did own those for a time, they all had signed bookplates. But as I mentioned those were later sold to another member, so they're not in my collection any longer. Those were a private purchase, nothing to do with the Haven Foundation.

No I thought it was the Hodges trilogy that you won. Must have been a different year I’m thinking of


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[SystemCrashOverRide]

No I thought it was the Hodges trilogy that you won. Must have been a different year I’m thinking of

Sadly no, that would have been something...

[MikeDuke]

Some very very nice stuff here. Always great to see collections that are new to me.

[Randall Flagg]

I thought you got the whole set signed no?

Are you referring to the 15 signed books I noted? Yes it was a complete Signet paperback set (at the time) - I did own those for a time, they all had signed bookplates. But as I mentioned those were later sold to another member, so they're not in my collection any longer. Those were a private purchase, nothing to do with the Haven Foundation.

No I thought it was the Hodges trilogy that you won. Must have been a different year I’m thinking of


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Sentinel won the trilogy, and King was kind enough to inscribe all 3 books.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Some very very nice stuff here. Always great to see collections that are new to me.

Thanks Mike! I frequent the forums in fits and starts, so I'm not surprised that my collection would be new to you, glad you like what you see.

[Brian861]

Very nice, Chase! What's the story behind the inscribed copy of FK?

Yeah I was just gonna ask the same thing! VERY cool!

I thought that was well known! But I suppose it's going back a few years now - That was the grand prize for the Haven Foundation raffle draw back in 2015, I got very very lucky.

I probably forgot or it was early in 2015 before I was a member.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Some other new additions:

https://i.imgur.com/Aj9IKWM.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/aEAfNf6.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/ueuuIRY.jpg?1

And just yesterday I received both Ghost Boxes - thrilled with these, great presentation. If they make another next year, I will happily purchase it as well;

https://i.imgur.com/UHdUxr7.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/UAcRxqc.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/LEz7P7e.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/jLN0zTS.jpg?1

[Brian861]

Very nice, Chase! Love seeing the Hill stuff.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

I rarely update this thread, but there's a bunch of things I've picked up in the last year. Photos aren't great, I'm not really trying to showcase things so much as document them -

First up, my new barrister bookcase. It's a Prestonia, made here in Canada. I was forced to move some books around so here's part of my collection hastily populating the new bookcase, in no significant order.

https://i.imgur.com/bfMouse.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/KdH24kn.jpg

Newest Signed King Book:

https://i.imgur.com/y1KZ12q.jpg https://i.imgur.com/alU9qYu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/q2OtYCV.jpg

Another bookcase that's haphazardly populated with books. Clearly there's not enough space here, but I'm slowly working on adding an additional bookshelf. This is an issue I've had since I started collecting. One day I will have a proper library space.

https://i.imgur.com/71CHED9.jpg

Some Hill books;

https://i.imgur.com/lNlkUCv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lVHpEG3.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/EdHB9sd.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Hjj2MOD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/SIXdeuF.jpg https://i.imgur.com/52zaHRP.jpg

More King and King related books:

https://i.imgur.com/Yk48c1M.jpg https://i.imgur.com/PiFEFqm.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vveuh93.jpg https://i.imgur.com/s8RO58p.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/kh6UvbO.jpg https://i.imgur.com/416gkjT.jpg

That's all for now, until I get it into a better space and more organised.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Very nice photos!
Makes me (almost) want to take my Ghost Boxes out of the shrinkwrap.

[Garrell]

Very nice stuff

[peripheral]

Nice adds!

[MikeDuke]

Great new stuff.

[Stockerlone]

SUPERNICE !!!

[Brian861]

Loving all the Hill love! And the purple and sprayed edges.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Very nice photos!
Makes me (almost) want to take my Ghost Boxes out of the shrinkwrap.

Thank you! You've reminded me that I forgot to take photos of this years Ghost Box, which I was lucky enough to pick up. Sadly I missed out on the Special Edition, but C'est La Vie


Very nice stuff

Thank you very much for taking a look!


Nice adds!

Thank you!


Great new stuff.

Cheers Mike


SUPERNICE !!!

Thank you! I don't really have the money to purchase the crazy S/L's, original artwork, early proofs and the like - but it's nice to know that my meager collection is still worth checking out.


Loving all the Hill love! And the purple and sprayed edges.

Cheers man, I want to take a moment to thank StroppyGoblin for helping out the community and sending me the UK editions, I really appreciate that. Also a shout out to Becca for helping quickly sort out our shipping mishap.

[The Library Policeman]

Some awesome new books there, Chase. Worth the wait!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Some awesome new books there, Chase. Worth the wait!

Thank you very much!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

A few fun editions to add to the collection. One came in the mail a few days ago and the others I picked up just today.

Starting with the mail item, I received my copy of Revival by Letterpress Publications. Very pleased with this.

https://i.imgur.com/A15S0sG.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/qaxmWEP.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/1z1jKhW.jpg?2

And then for today's items. These were all in a cheap Ikea frame when I purchased then - that I've already disposed of. I've order a few replacement simple black frames and these will soon be on display in my bookshelves:

https://i.imgur.com/UzGE9Bt.jpg?1

"Copyright 2002 Ronda Sheel" is hand written on the back, this is a 4x6 photograph, presumably from a Rock Bottom Remainders show?

https://i.imgur.com/leBTIEe.jpg?2

This is also a 4x6 photograph, with a postcard backing applied to stiffen it and presumably to convert it to an easily mailed postcard.

https://i.imgur.com/CrqjwX7.jpg?3

This 4x6 also has the postcard backing applied, with "The Stanley Hotel, Estess park CO" written on the rear.

And lastly, the reason I picked these up in the first place:

https://i.imgur.com/SuWRaPh.jpg?3

https://i.imgur.com/Tod8g5R.jpg?3

I wasn't familiar with these hand signed cards, but a quick google showed me some for sale online, so I suppose they're not all that rare? The woman I purchased these from said she wrote King hoping to get him to sign a book and this was sent back to her. Based on the text, it's clear this was mailed out by King in 2003, sometime after June 23rd but before the publication of the Wolves of the Calla.

If I remember, I'll post some updates once these are in their little frames.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice stuff indeed!
I'm STILL waiting for my REVIVAL!

[Brian861]

Nice adds!

[Stockerlone]

Big Congrats !!!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

I got some additional details from the seller, apparently the three 4x6 photos turned postcards actually came from Betts Books. She said her boyfriend knew she was a fan and picked them up for her. They've been re-framed but I'm still waiting on an acrylic frame for the Signed card from King before I post the new photos.

I will say, the little postcards look much nicer in a simple little frame. They're pretty plain images on their own (I actually really like the Rock n' Roll King image), but look smart in a frame next to some books.

[jreitan47]

Nice adds! Rhonda Sheel was a good friend of mine that I sadly lost touch with. She was a King fan/Collector from the Denver area and an excellent photographer and artist. The one of King and the guitar was most definitely from a Rock Bottom Remainders concert, I believe from about 2001...might even be the same one I went to with Rhonda and sat in the front row!

The Stanley Hotel postcards were a series she did and I think sold them through Betts Books. She even had some where she played with the colors making it a blood red sky background and added matts to the pictures for framing and signed and numbered them if I'm not mistaken. I have some buried in a box somewhere. Very nice to see that these are still floating around...brings back some very fond memories of hanging out with and talking to Rhonda.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Nice adds! Rhonda Sheel was a good friend of mine that I sadly lost touch with. She was a King fan/Collector from the Denver area and an excellent photographer and artist. The one of King and the guitar was most definitely from a Rock Bottom Remainders concert, I believe from about 2001...might even be the same one I went to with Rhonda and sat in the front row!

The Stanley Hotel postcards were a series she did and I think sold them through Betts Books. She even had some where she played with the colors making it a blood red sky background and added matts to the pictures for framing and signed and numbered them if I'm not mistaken. I have some buried in a box somewhere. Very nice to see that these are still floating around...brings back some very fond memories of hanging out with and talking to Rhonda.

I love the additional information! I found her old website, however it's no longer hosted - so I tried to look up old save states of the website to see if I could find out more information, sadly it looks like her website relies on Flash, so those cached pages wouldn't display anything and I couldn't dig up much at all.

I've reframed those images now, and I got a neat clear frame for the signed King card to showcase both sides. I'll try and post some photos later tonight.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Some quick photos now that everything has been framed;

https://i.imgur.com/TcSwpRJ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jdLIoga.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/crYlyvM.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/3YzNax0.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/lFbKmC0.jpg?1

[Garrell]

Love the case you choose for the postcard

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Love the case you choose for the postcard

Thank you! I had initially intended to put it in a matching small black frame, but it was a half inch too big, so I had to find another solution. When I stumbled across that one, I thought it was a perfect way to showcase it!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Well I realize there's plenty of other smaller pieces I've added that never made it to the collection page. So here's a mix of more 'normal' books, nothing fancy but some are interesting.

"Halloween" Editions:

https://i.imgur.com/WT6cXwh.jpg?3 https://i.imgur.com/9RyNkw4.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/UEUnjBj.jpg?1

PS Publishing Anniversary edition, Just an AGE - not signed:

https://i.imgur.com/Y6v3pKI.jpg?1

Gwendy's Magic Feather, Signed :

https://i.imgur.com/HNVeWfM.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/9SQwodD.jpg?1

Some King "Library Edition" books:

https://i.imgur.com/8gOIrpY.jpg?1

19th Edition Guide to US First Editions of Stephen King:

https://i.imgur.com/gXaaIst.jpg?1

With a fun number!

https://i.imgur.com/SXi1ly7.jpg?1

Some UK editions I didn't have (Not 1sts, not super nice - but they were almost free)

https://i.imgur.com/Hftv231.jpg?1

And a really odd edition of Christine I hadn't seen before stumbling on this copy:

https://i.imgur.com/dX76Bhy.jpg?1

Elevation 1sts :

https://i.imgur.com/U62IG4K.jpg?1

There are probably more kicking about, but I think that's it for the moment.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I like the cover art on those "Halloween" Edition paperbacks. Very eye-catching.

[kingfan2323]

Well I realize there's plenty of other smaller pieces I've added that never made it to the collection page. So here's a mix of more 'normal' books, nothing fancy but some are interesting.

"Halloween" Editions:

https://i.imgur.com/WT6cXwh.jpg?3 https://i.imgur.com/9RyNkw4.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/UEUnjBj.jpg?1

PS Publishing Anniversary edition, Just an AGE - not signed:

https://i.imgur.com/Y6v3pKI.jpg?1

Gwendy's Magic Feather, Signed :

https://i.imgur.com/HNVeWfM.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/9SQwodD.jpg?1

Some King "Library Edition" books:

https://i.imgur.com/8gOIrpY.jpg?1

19th Edition Guide to US First Editions of Stephen King:

https://i.imgur.com/gXaaIst.jpg?1

With a fun number!

https://i.imgur.com/SXi1ly7.jpg?1

Some UK editions I didn't have (Not 1sts, not super nice - but they were almost free)

https://i.imgur.com/Hftv231.jpg?1

And a really odd edition of Christine I hadn't seen before stumbling on this copy:

https://i.imgur.com/dX76Bhy.jpg?1

Elevation 1sts :

https://i.imgur.com/U62IG4K.jpg?1

There are probably more kicking about, but I think that's it for the moment.Love the Needful Things cover. I had never seen that before. Thanks for sharing.

Cool covers on the Halloween editions. What is the story behind those?

seeking: anything DT#246

[SystemCrashOverRide]

@Kingfan2323 Hodder produced those for Halloween 2018 as a re-issue edition. They came as a box set, and sadly I don't have the box slipcase for mine.

They're very inexpensive though, if you happen to like them. Amazon has the box set for $35 USD (https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-King-Classic-Collection-Christine/dp/1529319730/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=stephen+king+halloween&qid=1579799817&s=books&sr=1-2http://)

I also read that Hodder produced more of these for Halloween 2019 - I've found a few examples online but can't find the new set as a boxed set, so I wonder if they were only released individually?

If anyone knows of a boxed set for the 2019 editions, I'd love to know!

[kingfan2323]

@Kingfan2323 Hodder produced those for Halloween 2018 as a re-issue edition. They came as a box set, and sadly I don't have the box slipcase for mine.

They're very inexpensive though, if you happen to like them. Amazon has the box set for $35 USD (https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-King-Classic-Collection-Christine/dp/1529319730/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=stephen+king+halloween&qid=1579799817&s=books&sr=1-2http://)

I also read that Hodder produced more of these for Halloween 2019 - I've found a few examples online but can't find the new set as a boxed set, so I wonder if they were only released individually?

If anyone knows of a boxed set for the 2019 editions, I'd love to know!Aww. Thanks for the background. Interesting.

seeking: anything DT#246

[Garrell]

Yep, always nice to see different covers. I like those.

[Stockerlone]

NICE new stuff, CONGRATS !!!
Who is the Halloween Editions artist ?

[Brian861]

Nice adds and frame jobs.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Nice adds and frame jobs.

Thanks Brian, I appreciate the kind words.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Posting this on mobile so hopefully the image sizing isn't too outrageous. I picked up another barrister bookcase, this time a solid oak bookcase by Macey.

https://i.imgur.com/1PMIp7K.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/0nVpMSo.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/CqNNBUH.jpg

No new King books to report, aside from If It Bleeds.

[Brian861]

Nice! Bet that mother is heavy.

[Garrell]

Very nice and well built. Congrats.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Do you ride that bicycle?

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Do you ride that bicycle?

Ha! No, the bookcase is being stored while I find somewhere for it. I truly need to purchase a house and get my library sorted.

[MikeDuke]

Than looks like a wonder place to store books. I am sure they will be very happy in there.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Than looks like a wonder place to store books. I am sure they will be very happy in there.

Thanks Mike - I'll need a few more like it, along with my existing barrister bookcases, to house my whole SK collection - but that's the goal. No more IKEA bookcases if I can help it.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

I've recently picked up a few interesting books, and while putting them on my shelves I realized I had a few books I simply hadn't shared before. So here we go!

"The Year's Finest Fantasy Volume 2"

https://imgur.com/4LrqIqQ.jpg?1

This anthology from 1979 includes "The Gunslinger", and was the first time that short story was reprinted after it's initial magazine publication.

In much in the same vein, here's a copy of "The Poems of Robert Browing" which includes " 'Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came".

https://i.imgur.com/pw0hrwz.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/Xkd9GhY.jpg?1

Keeping with The Dark Tower theme, I picked up a hardcover edition of The Gunslinger produced by Amereon House. I like this way more than I should. Way more.

https://i.imgur.com/hxAFVHy.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/Wpau0Is.jpg?1

I've also started my collection of Dark Tower Artist Gift editions from Grant. Starting at the end (of course) with DT VII

https://i.imgur.com/YHIvTgf.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com/vci0UY0.jpg?1

Getting away from The Dark Tower theme for a minute, here are a few I've owned for a number of years but never shared here.

The Secretary of Dreams Volume One

https://i.imgur.com/CL8DCH7.jpg?1

And lastly a copy of Stigmata from Cocytus Press (Centipede)

https://i.imgur.com/R9Kl1IH.jpg?1

Should have a few more to share in the coming weeks.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Updated the above to modify image sizing - if they're still too large please let me know and I will try to make them a more reasonable size.

[MikeDuke]

Great stuff and the pic size is fine.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Great stuff and the pic size is fine.

Thanks Mike!

[herbertwest]

Updated the above to modify image sizing - if they're still too large please let me know and I will try to make them a more reasonable size.

That's something I often wonder. Does bbcode has a way to resize pictures?
(edit : seem to be a way : https://www.bbcode.org/examples/?id=10 )

[Brian861]

Nice!

[Joe315]

When I saw these pics yesterday that gunslinger looked green.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

When I saw these pics yesterday that gunslinger looked green.

Strange, I only modified the image size, didn't make any other changes with colours or filters or any of that.

[Alec]

Your copy of The Gunslinger by Amereon House is something I have never seen before.
I do not understand when you say that you ‘like it more than you should’. I took an instant liking to it!!
Hope all is well Chase. Delightful to see something completely new to me.
Best wishes
Alec.

[Roseannebarr]

Your copy of The Gunslinger by Amereon House is something I have never seen before.
I do not understand when you say that you ‘like it more than you should’. I took an instant liking to it!!
Hope all is well Chase. Delightful to see something completely new to me.
Best wishes
Alec.

I loved it as well, but it might be the comics bound in hardback? Or the comic redone in hardback? I am having trouble finding information. Can someone shine light on this?

Thanks!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Your copy of The Gunslinger by Amereon House is something I have never seen before.
I do not understand when you say that you ‘like it more than you should’. I took an instant liking to it!!
Hope all is well Chase. Delightful to see something completely new to me.
Best wishes
Alec.

Hello again Alec!

Amereon Press appears to have purchased the 2003 Plume trade editions of The Gunslinger and rebound them in a "Special Edition" hardcover. I could find very little about Amereon House / Amereon Press, and it's unknown to me how many of these were produced.

I say that I enjoy it more than I should because it's simply a rebinding of an inexpensive edition. That said, I recalled seeing it somewhere online in years past and it was like...a splinter in my mind. I couldn't remember who produced it, and it drove me crazy for a short while. When I finally sussed out the name of the publisher, I felt very vindicated.

There was an "A HA! I knew there was someone other than Grant or Viking who made a hardcover! I knew it!!" moment.

Then I was on the hunt for it. I called many small book stores in the US who had it listed on their site, apparently because it's a rebound edition there are some wonky ISBN numbers for it and it's often falsely stated that it was published in 76. Despite being listed, none of these stores had copies available. I tried...15+ stores to no avail.

In the end I bought my copy off another member here, one of only two members who appears to own one. I messaged both members, one replied, and that's the copy you see there.

[Joe315]

When I saw these pics yesterday that gunslinger looked green.

Strange, I only modified the image size, didn't make any other changes with colours or filters or any of that.

I think it was just fatigue. Like the blue or gold dress thing.

[Brian861]

When I saw these pics yesterday that gunslinger looked green.

Strange, I only modified the image size, didn't make any other changes with colours or filters or any of that.

I think it was just fatigue. Like the blue or gold dress thing.

:lol:

[Br!an]

Updated the above to modify image sizing - if they're still too large please let me know and I will try to make them a more reasonable size.

That's something I often wonder. Does bbcode has a way to resize pictures?
(edit : seem to be a way : https://www.bbcode.org/examples/?id=10 )

There is a "RESIZE" code. It reduces each dimension of the original picture by a percentage. If you wanted to reduce the dimension by 50% you would use this code without the spaces.
[ resize="50"][ img]Image URL here[ /IMG][ /RESIZE]


Here is a sample. The first image is full size. The second is 75%. The third 50%. The forth 25%.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20201023_130446.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20201023_130446.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20201023_130446.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20201023_130446.jpg

The site automatically reduced the original picture. That is why the ratio to the others doesn't appear to be correct.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Couple additions. Was trying to see if they fit in my new inexpensive photography lightbox. They do (by a hair), but clearly I need a larger one.

https://i.imgur.com/0DLHdhl.jpg

And

https://i.imgur.com/UjMxA52.jpg

[Lot guy]

Congratulations, two GREAT additions!!!!

[Stockerlone]

Congrats !!!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Another AGE for the DT collection, quite pleased with this edition and the slip case. Now I just need to find SoS, Little Sisters, etc.

https://i.imgur.com/9C74fjL.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/j64ibW4.jpg

[Stockerlone]

:clap::clap::clap:

[Brian861]

I like that edition as well.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Now here's something you probably haven't seen...

https://i.imgur.com/zEZmLWJ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/U4WvVsM.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/S7PnPQu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/7OeC8Li.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jWIBhoj.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/N0k5Y6f.jpg

[Alec]

Well Chase, if it’s not The Gunslinger, then comes The Plant.
No clues on the dust jacket or the book.
Wonderful, however any clues?
Best wishes
Alec.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Well Chase, if it’s not The Gunslinger, then comes The Plant.
No clues on the dust jacket or the book.
Wonderful, however any clues?
Best wishes
Alec.

Love seeing your comments Alec!

I may never have the funds that some members do for the most prestigious, rare, or collectible books - so I'm carving out my own niche of weird, wacky, and unusual instead, haha.

This is not an ultra-rare or highly sought-after edition. It's a custom print job that I had done. It's almost a 100% clone of another custom print that another collector put together. But I had the text on the spine done in a different colour. I suppose you could say it's a 1 of 1 (or 1 of 2).

Technically, it may be an illegal reproduction. But it was not mass-produced, it is not for resale, and I'll never make false claims about its origins.

I have the files I used to have it printed, but as I did not assemble them myself, I wouldn't feel right about sharing them.

[Merlin1958]

Pretty freaking cool, my man!!!!

[jon10g]

Very neat!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Pretty freaking cool, my man!!!!

Thank you! I certainly think it's a great way to read and enjoy the story, and to have a copy for the shelf.


Very neat!

Thanks!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

The dust jacket picture is a very good representation of the story.

[fernandito]

I legit had no idea that novel even existed :tongue:

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Some fun delivered in the mail today:

https://i.imgur.com/KPISg9N.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IwJNZFy.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yFh9brH.jpg

No luck getting #1 this time, oh so close to 217.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

So that's what the LATER signature page looks like!

[Brian861]

Congrats! A guy over on the CD forums ended up with #1.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Congrats! A guy over on the CD forums ended up with #1.

Any chance you have a User Name or link to the thread/post?

[Stockerlone]

BIG CONGRATS !!!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

The other hardcover edition (unsigned) of Later showed up today. Now I can display both dust jacket variations side by side on the shelf, which is nice.

A few other things should be arriving today or tomorrow that I'm very excited for. Hopefully I'll have more to share very soon!

[Brian861]

Congrats! A guy over on the CD forums ended up with #1.

Any chance you have a User Name or link to the thread/post?

https://forum.cemeterydance.com/forum/authors-sections/stephen-king/181712-later/page7#post187576 (https://forum.cemeterydance.com/forum/authors-sections/stephen-king/181712-later/page7#post187576)

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Well my holy grail rolled in this week, and I've been meaning to update my thread to include it - so here we go!

https://i.imgur.com/uYms37n.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/95Wmj4q.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Uaq1U8D.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/442VqaI.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/SEsoRSj.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ZtKqlF1.jpg

A bit of context, Christine was the first King novel I ever read and this edition has been essentially at the top of my list since I discovered it. I was able to buy this through a fellow DarkTower.org member (Thank you!) - and through the help of another member, was able to source a new replacement dust jacket to complete it. It took a little doing, but I'm thrilled with the result.

A shout out to the seller who included a surprise audio book version of Christine and a kind note:

"Chase,

I hope you enjoy Christine. It was the first limited edition book I had ever purchased, but it is time 'she' found a new home!"

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

A hi-octane purchase!

[MikeDuke]

Yea. That's a good one alright. I love having it in my collection. A big congrats on getting something you really wanted.
P.S If I remember correctly. Christine was the first King book I read as well in JR High. Paperback of course.

[Brian861]

Congrats!

[jon10g]

Thanks for posting the pictures of the illustrations in Christine. I have never seen them before. The ones with the skull look amazing!

[Stockerlone]

BEAUTIFUL BOOK, big big congrats !!!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Shout out to BJF and Mindy over at Cemetery Dance for finding this tucked away somewhere.

https://i.imgur.com/N0EcvXO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/H4mozOR.jpg

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Newest addition:

https://i.imgur.com/WUDhMll.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/S3HNHZu.jpg

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice pictures.
How do you get them to come out in such a large format?

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Nice pictures.
How do you get them to come out in such a large format?

Are they still too large? I mostly browse this site on mobile so I never know how things are displaying on a desktop web browser.

I just take cellphone photos, which are inherently large > upload them to imgur > copy the url of the photos > use the image link tool and paste them in > adjust the size using img link here . There aren't two z's in resize, but if I type it normally then it's treated as an html tag and I can't show it to you as text.

I hope that helps. If you go back in this thread the process on resizing was explained by others.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

No, they are NOT too large! I like the larger size because it shows more detail and seems to be a much sharper image.
I also use imgur, so I must look up that resizing option.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Three and a half hours of driving later...

https://i.imgur.com/owzuJow.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jZIwVPj.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/gcpFeV2.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/N2FJBmH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/iBALKgn.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/cirecTz.jpg

The "Doubleday Employee Book Sale" stamp gave me pause, and I'm sure there are some opinions on how it effects the value - but seeing as the stamp is direct from the publisher, I'm okay with it. Anyone else have a Doubleday book stamped like this?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I have a book stamped from the Doubleday Library but I can't remember which one it is!
I think it's a King title though.

[CyberGhostface]

I love the cover art on Christine.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

More obscure weird books!

https://i.imgur.com/w3kWD4G.jpg https://i.imgur.com/6fHUFR8.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/F9H3obT.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/hlBMt5Y.jpg

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice!
I think I spotted Waldo.

[St. Troy]

Is it just me, or is the gold outline on the cover misaligned?




https://i.imgur.com/w3kWD4G.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Sure looks crooked.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

You're both correct. The title isn't properly aligned, the spine is bumped a bit on both the top and bottom as well. The seller also did not disclose that this was a rebound paperback edition (unlike the rebound trade edition I got from Amereon House previously) so it's smaller than expected. Just weird all around. I've requested a partial refund. I may order another from a different seller and hope it's in better condition.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Overdue additions:

https://i.imgur.com/PGz6WYH.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/XMbVkdS.jpg

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

The library wants them back!

[Brian861]

Nice! Got my copies from the Simon the other day.

[Stockerlone]

Congrats !!!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

First update in a few years, I've gone through a move and have begun the process of setting up my new library space. I don't have photos of it yet, but here are some additions to the collection that I've made but haven't shared since my last update.

Various editions of Fairy Tale, US 1st, US Limited, UK 1st, UK 1st Indie Bookstore and UK 1st "Collector's Edition"

https://i.imgur.com/vxx1op4.jpg

Some of the spine variations:

https://i.imgur.com/bgAY0oPl.jpg

Some More PS Publishing editions with slipcases:

Cujo
https://i.imgur.com/2a4Y8Hk.jpg

Needful Things
https://i.imgur.com/mWxzjDW.jpg

Slipcased Blockade Billy
https://i.imgur.com/RE0HkAx.jpg

The Long Walk - Centipede Press
https://i.imgur.com/aHMgEvul.jpg https://i.imgur.com/RBJsno0l.jpg