Book Collection: Michaël (biomieg)

[biomieg]

Third time's the charm!

Below you'll find some books from my collection.

[biomieg]

'Special Reader's Edition' (ARC) + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Trade 1st with 2nd state DJ (assembled from a DJ-less book and a bookless DJ).

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[biomieg]

Trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Trade 1st.

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[becca69]

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[biomieg]

Proof in custom-made traycase + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Proof + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Proof + unsigned publisher's copy (1 of 35 copies) + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Proof + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Proof + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Proof + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Ex-library copies.

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[biomieg]

'Trade' limited edition with after-market slipcase + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

First state and second state proofs + trade 1st.

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[Kingfan24]

Brilliant Michaël!

[biomieg]

Proof + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

ARC + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Proof + unsigned publisher's copy (1 of 25 copies) + S/L art portfolio + trade 1st.

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[Tito_Villa]

Nice! I really want a US Carrie 1st

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice photos, Michaël! That 'Salem's Lot really looks sweet. I recognize that The Dead Zone proof as once being in my collection but I don't recall sending it your way. Did it maybe go to Hannes first?

[biomieg]

Trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

Nice photos, Michaël! That 'Salem's Lot really looks sweet. I recognize that The Dead Zone proof as once being in my collection but I don't recall sending it your way. Did it maybe go to Hannes first?

I did get it from Hannes but I did not realize it came from your collection. That's nice to know! The 'Salem's Lot is a thing of beauty. I got the DJ from a 2nd(?) printing book that I purchased for $42, and I found a nice DJ-less first edition book to go with it for $100. I'm still extremely pleased with how that came together.

[sentinel]

Nice collection Michael, love the traycase for the Dead Zone proof, never saw that before!

[biomieg]

Proof + trade 1st omnibus.

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[biomieg]

Proof + trade 1st.

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[biomieg]

That's it for today! I noticed that some of the pics came out a little fuzzy, sorry about that.

[The Library Policeman]

Lovely stuff, Michaël. :)

[jhanic]

Beautiful, Michaël. You've got lots of great volumes there!

John

[Ben Staad]

Great looking coolection. :)

[Stockerlone]

A GREAT looking collection Michaël !!!

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice collection Michael, love the traycase for the Dead Zone proof, never saw that before!

I bought that DZ proof and traycase from a seller on ABE years ago. The traycase was made by one of his relatives (mother-in-law, maybe). I think they were experimenting and just getting started in making traycases. I thought they did a really good job and you can tell it is one of a kind by the design on the front. Pretty sure it was Dawn Treader Bookshop, or something like that. I'm glad it has a good new home.

[Bad Penny]

Wow Michaël, you've been a busy lad today haven't you ??? I really like the way you've set out the presentation of the proof/ARC's along with the 1st editions, specials, etc - way cool mate !!! :smile:

Out of curiosity, do you have both DJ states of the US trade 1st edition Pet Sematary ??

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Hey, you seem familiar. Have I seen you around somewhere? Seriously - I WANT that CARRIE proof!!!! Fantastic

By the way, how do you get your books to stick to the wall like that?

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[biomieg]

Wow Michaël, you've been a busy lad today haven't you ??? I really like the way you've set out the presentation of the proof/ARC's along with the 1st editions, specials, etc - way cool mate !!! :smile:

Out of curiosity, do you have both DJ states of the US trade 1st edition Pet Sematary ??

Thanks, Grant! I used an extremely low-tech approach (put the books on the floor, took photos with my iPhone). I noticed that the later pics got a little fuzzy and that must have been because it got a little cloudy outside). Anyway, because I was limited in terms of technology I thought I'd try something different regarding the presentation of the books. Glad you like it!

I do not own both Pet Sematary states. This is the '1982' DJ state. The other one is not high on my list of priorities (yet).

[Bad Penny]

iPhone pix or not Michaël, the sets look pretty darn good to me mate :smile:

[biomieg]

Hey, you seem familiar. Have I seen you around somewhere? Seriously - I WANT that CARRIE proof!!!! Fantastic

By the way, how do you get your books to stick to the wall like that?

Thank you, Steve! The Carrie proof is pretty nice. It was recently listed on eBay (two times, no bidders, great price) so... I couldn't resist.

And my books (other items in our house as well) have been acting all weird ever since I came back from my visit to the Large Hadron Collider (CERN, Switzerland) a couple of months ago. So far it only seems to affect inanimate objects - my wife and our cat do not float around and stick to horizontal surfaces (yet!).

[dnemec]

WOW....really great stuff you've got there! Where on earth did you find some of those proofs?? Never seen a Christine proof for sale!

[biomieg]

Thanks, Dez! I got my proofs from all over the place (TDT friends, eBay, ABE, Betts). I can't check it right now but there must be a Christine proof listed on ABE.

I have a bunch more but these are by far the most interesting ones. I used to have more scarce proofs (mostly UK) but I sold them along with 90% of my UK 1st editions. Stupid decision. At least I have something to hunt for again ;)

I'm not going to post everything I own, just the goodies. Next (but not today) are my pre-Carrie publications.

[dnemec]

Thanks, Dez! I got my proofs from all over the place (TDT friends, eBay, ABE, Betts). I can't check it right now but there must be a Christine proof listed on ABE.

I have a bunch more but these are by far the most interesting ones. I used to have more scarce proofs (mostly UK) but I sold them along with 90% of my UK 1st editions. Stupid decision. At least I have something to hunt for again ;)

I'm not going to post everything I own, just the goodies. Next (but not today) are my pre-Carrie publications.

You're right! There's one (listed twice, I believe), but a little rough. Definitely not as nice as yours!

Looking forward to your next postings!

[jhanic]

Hey, you seem familiar. Have I seen you around somewhere? Seriously - I WANT that CARRIE proof!!!! Fantastic

By the way, how do you get your books to stick to the wall like that?

And my books (other items in our house as well) have been acting all weird ever since I came back from my visit to the Large Hadron Collider (CERN, Switzerland) a couple of months ago. So far it only seems to affect inanimate objects - my wife and our cat do not float around and stick to horizontal surfaces (yet!).

:emot-roflolmao:

John

[Niels]

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[Ben Eads]

Very nice collection!

[biomieg]

So, it's been a while since I posted anything here! I downsized my collection some, and below you'll see what I have left. I still have a bunch of items for sale that are not shown here (mostly magazines/anthologies) - I will post those in the Classifieds thread.

My current collection mostly consists of US 1st/1st trade editions and proofs, a couple of UK 1sts (the Big Ones plus assorted books with what I think is nice cover art), a small DT collection, a few gift editions, some 1st printing mass-market paperbacks, a few magazines and anthologies, some books about King and his work, and a few miscellaneous items.

[biomieg]

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[biomieg]

I don't expect to add much to my collection in the foreseeable future except trade editions of new books, some of the older mass-market paperbacks and a couple of magazines from the 70s and 80s. And - if they come up for sale - I will be trying to get some of the missing proofs (Viking IT proof, a number of older UK proofs). I'd also like to add some S/L editions to my collection (again, mostly older stuff from the 80s) but it will take a while before I'm going to take that particular plunge.

[jonp]

WOW! Very nice collection. I was particularly looking at your proofs, most are in spotless condition.

[biomieg]

Thanks, Jon. Most of my proofs are pretty nice but there are a couple with spine issues (UK Firestarter, Different Seasons, The Talisman, The Bachman Books). But for the most part I was lucky enough to get them in pretty good condition!

[webstar1000]

Man you have a lot of nice stuff. I love the pics of the proofs beside the 1st man. That is really cool... Im worried I will start collecting them soon. haha OH WHERE DOES IT STOP??????????????

[stroppygoblin]

WANT Rita Heyworth and Shawshank PB.... You have 2 :drool:

[biomieg]

WANT Rita Heyworth and Shawshank PB.... You have 2 :drool:

They're both ex-lib and not in great shape. Haven't seen any come up for sale in a loooong time though.

[sharki69]

Michael - great collection. All the PB spines looks sharp !

You have 2 versions of The Colorado Kid - I'm familiar with the PB, what is the other one on the right ?

[stroppygoblin]

Michael - great collection. All the PB spines looks sharp !

You have 2 versions of The Colorado Kid - I'm familiar with the PB, what is the other one on the right ?

I'm guessing its the large print Hard cover version - released at the same time as the PB but intended for libraries.

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[biomieg]

Simon is right, it's the large print HC.

[zelig]

So great to see updated pictures in your collection! And it all looks so good! Love the 1st's and the proofs as well of course. Also the paperbacks. Thanks for posting it!

[The Library Policeman]

Always loved your collection, Michaël - and the passion you show for items that interest YOU. What collecting is all about IMO.

[biomieg]

Thank you guys, very much appreciated!

[Meagan J]

Beautiful collection! I enjoyed looking though and admiring your proofs. :) Mind if I ask where in the Netherlands you are from? I was lucky enough to visit a few times (once in Amsterdam and once in Nijmegen) while I was stationed in Germany and I loved it. What a beautiful country! :)

[needfulthings]

WANT Rita Heyworth and Shawshank PB.... You have 2 :drool:
Simon: The Rita Hayworth & the Shawshank Redemption are printed hardcover.
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[Cordial Jim]

Wow, biomieg! What an utterly marvelous SK collection you have! It's a thing of beauty! I could stare at your collection all day. :)


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[biomieg]

Thank you all! It's a modest collection but I'm proud of it. Meagan: I lived all over the place (not difficult in such a small country). Grew up in the province of Zeeland (the Southwestern 'delta'), then moved to Wageningen, which is close to Nijmegen. From there I went to Utrecht (one of the nicest and most beautiful cities in NL) and now we live in Delft, another nice place sandwiched between Rotterdam and The Hague.

[Merlin1958]

Very nice collection, Michael!!! I've visited the "before" collection and now the "after" and I think it's a great "core" collection of really interesting and desirable books. I know you recently added a new family member and I fully understand your tough yet, smart decision. I think it's just great and I am very happy for you and yours. Have a wonderful holiday season!!!

[Meagan J]

Thank you all! It's a modest collection but I'm proud of it. Meagan: I lived all over the place (not difficult in such a small country). Grew up in the province of Zeeland (the Southwestern 'delta'), then moved to Wageningen, which is close to Nijmegen. From there I went to Utrecht (one of the nicest and most beautiful cities in NL) and now we live in Delft, another nice place sandwiched between Rotterdam and The Hague.

So cool! I wish I had had more of a chance to explore The Netherlands, maybe someday... What a beautiful country. :)

[webstar1000]

Thank you all! It's a modest collection but I'm proud of it. Meagan: I lived all over the place (not difficult in such a small country). Grew up in the province of Zeeland (the Southwestern 'delta'), then moved to Wageningen, which is close to Nijmegen. From there I went to Utrecht (one of the nicest and most beautiful cities in NL) and now we live in Delft, another nice place sandwiched between Rotterdam and The Hague.

So cool! I wish I had had more of a chance to explore The Netherlands, maybe someday... What a beautiful country. :)

I will go there someday... I think the pictures are amazing! MY NEMESIS company is based there too Biomeg... It is Vista Print. They are the biggest competition for any small press printer in the entire world! haha

[biomieg]

Thanks, all!

I'm happy to live in the Netherlands but I don't know if I'd call our country beautiful. Most cities have nice old 'downtown' parts and there are a few spots of nature left, scattered between farmland, industry and the 17 million people that live here ;) but as far as European countries go there are more beautiful places, IMO. But hey, 'the grass is always greener...', right?

[stroppygoblin]

I like the Netherlands, I've been there many times on extended business trips. (I was in Amsterdam about a month ago...) Also spent time in Nijmegen many years ago as I wrote some software for the University there.

I have always found the places I have visited very pleasant, as are the people who live and work there.

[biomieg]

The past year or so I did not add anything to my collection other than trade 1st editions of King's latest books. Here's something a little more special: a UK Dolores Claiborne proof. I used to own another copy but this one is in unread condition, with minor wear along the edges (it smells a bit funky though!). I'm happy to add this to the collection! It looks a bit soiled in the pic but is actually nice and white.

Fuzzy pic ahead:

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[jonp]

Very nice Michael. Looks like a very nice copy. Congrats.

[zelig]

Nice one. Congratulations!

[The Library Policeman]

Looks to be a cracker, Michaël. Congrats!

[biomieg]

A particularly nice new addition because I love this book and I love early proofs. Not in perfect condition by any means but it's so scarce that I really don't care.

UK Talisman proof:

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Now I only need a UK Dead Zone, Cujo, Christine, Thinner, Skeleton Crew, IT and EOTD to get back where I was several years ago :)

[jonp]

Very nice Michael. How scarce is it? Any idea of numbers? I checked out a few second hand bookshops in London and my old home town ( which has the largest 2nd hand bookshop in the country) for you but no proofs at all!

[goheat]

Congratulations on that rare, elusive proof!

[zelig]

Very good. Congratulations! I think I know where you got this one... I was considering it myself but held back. I'm happy to see you got it.

[biomieg]

Thanks, guys! Jon, I really have no idea. It's scarce in the sense that they hardly ever come up for sale but I think the veteran proof collectors here all own copies. But my totally uneducated guess is that there are probably not more than 15 copies or so around anymore.

Paul - you are probably right. I bought the copy that was listed on eBay recently (although it was sold to me through their bookstore website rather than eBay).

[goheat]

Thanks, guys! Jon, I really have no idea. It's scarce in the sense that they hardly ever come up for sale but I think the veteran proof collectors here all own copies. But my totally uneducated guess is that there are probably not more than 15 copies or so around anymore.

Paul - you are probably right. I bought the copy that was listed on eBay recently (although it was sold to me through their bookstore website rather than eBay).

That was from Hyraxia Books, right? They were good with negotiating price on the signed Regulators book for me...

[biomieg]

That's correct! Simon is a good guy. He's a member here as well but not very active.

[jonp]

Thanks, guys! Jon, I really have no idea. It's scarce in the sense that they hardly ever come up for sale but I think the veteran proof collectors here all own copies. But my totally uneducated guess is that there are probably not more than 15 copies or so around anymore.

Paul - you are probably right. I bought the copy that was listed on eBay recently (although it was sold to me through their bookstore website rather than eBay).

If so, then that is quite a find! Congratulations again!

[zelig]

That's correct! Simon is a good guy. He's a member here as well but not very active.

Yeah that's the one. I bought my UK IT proof from him about a year ago.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

You probably got a better deal then I did. I paid $400 for mine way back when THE TALSIMAN was released. I've been told I paid too much.

[Stockerlone]

Congrats Michaël for the UK Talisman proof !!!

[Theli]

Very nice ARC/Proof adds!



WANT Rita Heyworth and Shawshank PB.... You have 2 :drool:
Simon: The Rita Hayworth & the Shawshank Redemption are printed hardcover.
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But this I find staggering, had no idea such an edition existed. Damn cool if you ask me!

[goheat]

Beautiful! Congrats I've never heard of those editions...

[biomieg]

Recent additions to the UK 1st family:

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I've really been neglecting my collection thread lately but I hope to post some very nice items in the coming months. Proof collectors, stay tuned!

[zelig]

Congratulations! The Firestarter looks incredible. Well, both do but that one stands out to me. Looking forward to the upcoming proofs!

[biomieg]

Thanks, Paul. They are both lovely copies. And I am really looking forward to the proofs as well (you already know what I have coming).

[zelig]

Yes I'm very jealous.

[needfulthings]

[QUOTE=biomieg;949379]Recent additions to the UK 1st family:

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:nana:
and the THINNER came with a band.:thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

Very nice indeed, Michael!!!

[jonp]

Great copies and Thinner with the all important yellow belly band. Congratulations Michael.

[Roog]

Congrats, Michaël :)

[Stockerlone]

Very nice Michaël !!!

[TCCBodhi]

A particularly nice new addition because I love this book and I love early proofs. Not in perfect condition by any means but it's so scarce that I really don't care. I'm reading the book again for the unknownth time. The only book I may have read more is The Stand. I'm also listening to Frank Muller read for the first time while I'm reading along. I loved his Wolf voice, though it wasn't much like what I had in my head.

I need to get to the Netherlands someday. Some of my best friends (that I've never met in person) live in Baarn and in Amersfoort, and there really is a whole contingent of Dutch Raindogs (Tom Waits Fans) that love to get together and drink, sing, talk and carouse at the drop of a hat! Not that I'm much of a partier, but just being around that kind of energy is pretty beautiful.

Hopefully when plans finally materialize that get us there, we can take you out for a meal or a drink and talk SK!

[biomieg]

That's a deal! Baarn and Amersfoort are close to Utrecht, which is my favorite city in NL. I lived there for six years and hope to move back one day. Would be nice to meet up over there.

[biomieg]

New goodies!

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[jonp]

Very nice Michael. I really like the Christine proof. Is the DJ, a proof DJ or a regular DJ?

[zelig]

Very nice Michael. I really like the Christine proof. Is the DJ, a proof DJ or a regular DJ?

Good question. My copy doesn't have the DJ. Congratulations on the new items!

[biomieg]

I did not inspect it very closely but if I recall correctly (I have owned two other copies in the past, one of which had a proof DJ as well) it's a regular DJ cut to size. I will report back later when I get a chance to take a closer look.

[biomieg]

I don't have a hardcover to compare it with at the moment but the DJ on the proof looks like it's a regular DJ cut to size - the title does not align on the spine at all (it crosses the fold to the back cover).

[The Library Policeman]

Great new acquisitions, Michaël. Congratulations!!

[Merlin1958]

Great new acquisitions, Michaël. Congratulations!!

I concur emphatically!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jhanic]

Nice, Michaël! I like the Christine dust jacket!

John

[biomieg]

A small but neat addition to my growing Dan Simmons collection (of which I will have to post some pics, someday):

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Thanks, Paul!

[zelig]

You're welcome. Happy to see it arrived safe.

[biomieg]

Apologies for the bad pic! Got this today. Thanks, Matt!

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My US proof collection is now officially complete!

[zelig]

Congratulations Michaël! Up to what title were you collecting again?

[jonp]

Beautiful proof, Michael. Congratulations.

[killjoy72]

Congrats! Looks to be in great shape, too.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Michaël! A worthy acquisition for sure!

John

[webstar1000]

Apologies for the bad pic! Got this today. Thanks, Matt!

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My US proof collection is now officially complete!

BOOM! CONGRATS MAN! Also.. love the Simmons! You collect his 1sts?

[goheat]

Yay, Michaël! Now THAT is a beautiful and rare proof! Congratulations. :dance:

[Stockerlone]

Congrats Michaël for the beautiful proof !!!

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[biomieg]

Dear Secret Santa - one or more early Signet 1st printing paperbacks in nice condition (from Firestarter to Misery) or a UK Nightmares & Dreamscapes proof would be great!!! But I will appreciate anything I get :)

[jsmcmullen92]

Congrats Michael! That's a big achievement to complete!

[biomieg]

Thanks, all!


Congratulations Michaël! Up to what title were you collecting again?

Some time ago I decided that I would focus on US and UK proofs from The Dead Zone up to and including Insomnia. The reason being that trying to build a complete set of proofs is impossible (and therefore frustrating). I thought that these would make a nice set in the sense that one can obtain all of them for semi-reasonable prices and they cover most of the books that I grew up with so it's for nostalgic reasons as well. It's not a perfect set from an OCD perspective and I'm still leaving out some of the impossible ones like the Four Past Midnight variant and Gerald's Danse Macabre and Skeleton Crew UK proofs, but hey... it's the best I can do. I will be very happy once I get there! The hardest one is going to be the UK Tommyknockers I think...

[biomieg]

By the way, we'll be moving to a new place in January and it looks like we'll have a small library/study room. I'll probably put up some updated pics of the collection 'when it's done'...

[jhanic]

I agree--the UK Tommyknockers proof seems really scarce.

John

[biomieg]

Two new proofs currently in transit, they already left Amsterdam and are on their way to their final destination. Tomorrow maybe? I haven't been this excited for new books in a looong time!

[jhanic]

I can't wait to see them!

John

[biomieg]

Hah! Me neither :)

[jonp]

Great news. You don't have to wait until RPW to post them. Looking forward to seeing them.

[zelig]

Looking forward to it!

[biomieg]

Over the past couple of months I've had the pleasure of working with a great seller to obtain some of the proofs I need for my collection. None of these are as exceptionally scarce as the things we're used to seeing from Bob and Gerald but they're far from common.

The first one is the UK IT proof. I had another copy a few years ago with a spine that was so faded it was almost white. Needless to say, this one is MUCH better!

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The second one is a proof that I never expected to find - but I did. I'll never own a Doubleday or NEL proof so this was basically my Holy Grail of the older proofs. I am super happy to have found a copy! The UK Dead Zone proof! It looks a bit washed out in this pic but it's not. Overall it's not in great condition but I don't care one bit. It took me a LONG time to find this one...

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If I can find some this weekend I'll post better pics here in my collection thread, of the books together with their US counterparts and the trade editions.

[zelig]

Congratulations! Love it. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[herbertwest]

The DEAD ZONE one look stunning!

[Dan]

Great new books!

[TCCBodhi]

Great adds with the AWESOME classic book proofs!

[biomieg]

Thanks, guys! By the way - is the Dead Zone pic upside down for anyone? It displays correctly on my laptop but not on my phone. Haven't checked on my iPad yet.

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks, guys! By the way - is the Dead Zone pic upside down for anyone? It displays correctly on my laptop but not on my phone. Haven't checked on my iPad yet.

It is correct on my PC but upside down on my iPad.

[herbertwest]

Thanks, guys! By the way - is the Dead Zone pic upside down for anyone? It displays correctly on my laptop but not on my phone. Haven't checked on my iPad yet.

It's OK here, on my professionnal laptop!

[The Library Policeman]

Absolutely ace looking proofs there, Michaël. Big congrats man! :)

[biomieg]

Here are my Dead Zone trade editions (US 1st, UK 1st, UK 2nd) and proofs. I found it very interesting to notice the similarities between the proofs, even down to the material that was used for the wrappers (I think that's the word).

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1448741033-DeadZones.jpg

I also have a great copy of the US mass-market PB and the Signet proof but forgot to include them in this pic. Oops!

[zelig]

Very cool Michaël. Two proofs I don't have! Also, that other UK Dead Zone, that's a 2nd printing showing "Macdonald" on the spine right?

[biomieg]

Yes it is. I got it as a free and unexpected gift with the 1st/1st.

[zelig]

Free is good. I think I will have to find one some time.

[biomieg]

To be honest, I'm only assuming it's a 2nd printing (I'm not sure if it's designated as such on the copyright page) but I don't think more printings with this cover were issued.

[Stockerlone]

GREAT new books !!!

[Priest]

nice congrats!

[peripheral]

Hey Michael, just spent the last 10 minutes looking through your collection for the first time. I love it, especially some of the incredibly rare proofs you have. But I think it's time for some to this thread too... :)

[MikeDuke]

Wow. You have some truly awesome books there. You once said that it wasn't as "high end" as mine but I beg to differ. Those proofs are awesome. Some of these books I did not know even existed. Plus the picture of your book shelves are really impressive. Good stuff all around.

[biomieg]

Thank you for the very nice compliments! We moved to a new place a couple of months ago and I still need to sort out my bookshelves but I'll take some new pics once the proverbial dust has settled. I'm not adding much to the collection right now, mostly trade editions of some of my other favourite authors.

I'm actually back in school at the age of 41 and the tuition fees are outrageous so I don't think I'll be adding many collectibles in the foreseeable future! Hopefully I'll be back in the game by the time I'm 50!

[The Library Policeman]

Always liked the focus of your collection, Michaël. I can wait 9 years for some new stuff, don't worry!

How's the wee man by the way? :)

[biomieg]

Hey Alan, here is a somewhat recent pic (you can't really see his face, but...). Julian just turned two and he's doing great! Except for the fact that two of the final four molars are surfacing right now and that has always been a BIG struggle for him so he's been quite moody for the past couple of weeks (and that's putting it mildly!). But other than that everything's fine. How is Holly doing?

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12961521_10208710444909147_7106819785073794452_n.j pg?oh=ee5a8e1fc7c32b8fde870e40e67d2331&oe=580C5916

[The Library Policeman]

Wow he's growing FAST, Michaël! Yeah the teething thing isn't pleasant for the little ones. Holly is doing great, thanks. She's two and a half this month. Time goes by so quickly!!

Here's a picture taken of her last week playing with her dino's :)

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah15/alangrimason68/7D4AC58B-18B2-4024-BEFF-ADF6B6F08DD2_zps8ffn8orx.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/alangrimason68/media/7D4AC58B-18B2-4024-BEFF-ADF6B6F08DD2_zps8ffn8orx.jpg.html)

[peripheral]

With the move, the studying, and the little dude, I can see how collecting needs to take a backseat at the (moment)! Im also a new-ish dad with 2 kids under 5 - everything to do with my pre-kids selfish life (happily) takes a backseat.

[biomieg]

She's lovely, Alan! And I agree, peri - the little ones really turn your world upside down but I wouldn't have it any other way.

[biomieg]

So, this was pretty cool - a trip down memory lane! I didn't realise my collection thread was still there and it even includes photos! Needless to say, almost all these books are gone. I did get a few high-end electric guitars and a new career in return so I guess I can't complain.

[becca69]

Hi! 👋

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I think some of your collection is on my shelves.

[becca69]

Spam alert!

[mmalling]

Spam alert!
Deleted - thank for the help!

[herbertwest]

I don't know why, but somehow I can't report this last post?

[St. Troy]

I don't know why, but somehow I can't report this last post?

Same here.