Book Collection: at_one

[at_one]

Hey guys, been a member here for a while and lurked around for even longer. I have collected SK for close to 10 years, but I had to sell a bunch of my collection a few years back when I bought a new house. I just started to get my home library together and have gotten back to collecting. I can't believe how much I have missed it!!!

So here's some general pics of my library room:

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And my SK wall....

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First Editions on this shelf-

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My Dark Tower shelf (also softcovers and books about SK)

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My reading copies and other horror/ sci fi books-

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I will follow up with a few individual shelf/ book pictures in the days to come. I have to dig up my tripod so I can take some better pictures. Thanks for looking!!!

-Nick

[Ben Staad]

I like the presentation and of course the contents too. The shelf with the various copies of The Stand looks wonderful. :thumbsup:

[jhanic]

Very nice, Nick! I also like the Stand shelf.

John

[Cook]

at_one,
Very nice !!
Thank you for sharing your collection.

[Dan]

Looks great! Happy to see a new collection thread.

[Stockerlone]

VERY VERY NICE Collection !!!

[Bad Penny]

Very nice setup you have there Nick - I, for one, am looking forward to more posts of your individual goodies :smile:

[Meagan J]

Nice collection! I love the built in shelf too, that looks really nice. Can't wait for more pics! :)

[Merlin1958]

Sweet, Dude!!! :biggrin1:

[Jimimck]

Looks really cool pal. Great presentation.

[Scoogs]

Very nice!
It's good to see an collector from WI on the boards as well.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice fish tank. Any piranhas?

Also love that S/L THE STAND.

[Priest]

Very impressive collection !
A few closeups would be highly appreciated

[becca69]

Very nice display of your collection.

[at_one]

Nice fish tank. Any piranhas?

Also love that S/L THE STAND.

No piranhas, I have heard they tend to stink up the room, although I have never kept them. As it sits, it has no fish. I am cycling it and possibly doing an African Cichlid tank. I had those fish in a previously owned 75 gallon tank and it looked wonderful!!!

[Merlin1958]

I had a fish tank in my office for many years. They're great. Had "Oscars" at one point but they were kinda dirty eating live gold fish and all.

[herbertwest]

This is a really nice room! Probably the size of the main room in my flat... :tongue:

[at_one]

I have a few new books headed my way, so I am going to hold off for a few days on individual book pics, but here is a few photos of individual shelves....

My 1st Editions-

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The only placeholder I have is Night Shift. I plan on obtaining a 1/1 of that book this year.

[at_one]

And my favorite 2 bookshelves, my Dark Tower collection-

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[at_one]

And my Books about King/ softcovers/ beginnings of ARC and Proof collection, bookshelf-

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[Joe315]

Your copy of The Stand looks very nice.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

The Grant proofs look good lined up like that!

[bdwyer19]

The Grant proofs look good lined up like that!

I definitely agree. Very impressive!!

[Bad Penny]

I really like your setup a lot Nick - very organised, streamlined and ... just ... perfect :smile:

[at_one]

Here is pics of my gift/ limited editions. I don't have many, but that is going to change in the years to come.

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[Jimimck]

If I had a S/L Stand, I wouldn't worry about how may other limited editions i had :smile:

Awesome collection!

[at_one]

Here are some pictures of the other books in my collection, non-SK.

1st bookshelf-

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[at_one]

2nd bookshelf-

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[at_one]

And a few miscellaneous reading collections....

The last 10 or so years of Playboy-

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and my Comic Book collection (which was EXTREMELY thinned out when I bought my new house)-

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I plan on starting a Comic Collection thread to show individual comics, when I get a chance.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I used to get Playboy for the informative articles all the time...

But, seriously, a very impressive collection!

[at_one]

Here is one of my more interesting non-SK books, alongside one of my wife's favorite books, double signed and doodled by the man himself-

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[at_one]

And here is the book that started it all....collecting that is. I have read SK since 1990, when my Aunt gave me a softcover copy of The Stand. I was 11 years old and my parents were not happy as they thought Stephen King wrote nothing but "smut" and he would corrupt my virgin mind....lol. I attended a private school then and brought that book to school....it almost got me suspended!!!!

Fast forward 13 years...the gal I was dating at the time saw my bookshelf of Stephen King books and bought this for me for Christmas. I thought it was so cool that she found an SK book I had not heard of.....little did I know!

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I had no idea SK wrote anything besides horror, and my mind was blown when I read this book!!! I slowly found all the other parts of the story and over the course of the next few years read I-VII. This also opened my eyes as to what else was out there. I had no clue that there were "gift" and "limited" and "numbered" editions of books!!! From that point I was hooked!

[Bad Penny]

Cool collection posts indeed, enjoyed the DT V backstory, too :smile:

[at_one]

Here's some photos of one of my most treasured SK books, and the beginning of my Dark Tower artist signed collection-

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Big thanks go to wizardsrainbow (David), without him I would have not been able to get this book signed!!!

[Merlin1958]

Great story and awesome collection!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[at_one]

Thanks guys! I have been sharing my collection slowly as this allows me to revisit books that generally just sit on the shelf. It really makes me appreciate what I have and it's fun to share with y'all!!!

[Merlin1958]

Thanks guys! I have been sharing my collection slowly as this allows me to revisit books that generally just sit on the shelf. It really makes me appreciate what I have and it's fun to share with y'all!!!

I know what you mean. I was the same way when I first started my collection thread. It is a "Hoot and a half" to go through the books and post them online!! Enjoy it!!

[Roog]

Nice collection :)

[Bad Penny]

Lovin' the DT 1 signed by Whelan, Nick .. the rest of the artists signed volumes (given that you don't have them all yet) in the series should be a doddle now that the most difficult to procure is done and dusted :smile:

[stroppygoblin]

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Goblins are GREEN with envy on this. 1st/1st DT artist signed is my TDT grail too!

[at_one]

Lovin' the DT 1 signed by Whelan, Nick .. the rest of the artists signed volumes (given that you don't have them all yet) in the series should be a doddle now that the most difficult to procure is done and dusted :smile:

Well, I don't have them all signed yet but I did get another one scratched off my list yesterday, with a little bonus. Will post pictures once in my hands.

[stroppygoblin]

Lovin' the DT 1 signed by Whelan, Nick .. the rest of the artists signed volumes (given that you don't have them all yet) in the series should be a doddle now that the most difficult to procure is done and dusted :smile:

Well, I don't have them all signed yet but I did get another one scratched off my list yesterday, with a little bonus. Will post pictures once in my hands.

If it's DT IV I will have to kill you - nothing personal you understand :evil:

[at_one]

Until I get a chance to take some more pictures of my SK books, here is a few pictures of my other collections.

My Wisconsin sports Bobblehead collection-

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[at_one]

My somewhat modest Shot Glass collection, I only buy these while traveling so each shot glass has a memory attached to it. I definitely don't buy these on the internets....

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[bdwyer19]

Love the bobble heads! I just moved my rather small collection of Brewer and Buck bobble heads to my 3 year old's bedroom. He would be very envious if he saw so many!

[at_one]

And I love beer!!! Therefore, my beer glass collection which is used daily....

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[at_one]

The house that my wife and I bought has a root cellar attached to the basement. It has a consistent temperature of 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit, perfect for storing beer and wine. Nonetheless, it is stocked at all times! Another collection, of course, although it is constantly rotating!

http://i39.tinypic.com/2m7j6a1.jpg

[at_one]

Lovin' the DT 1 signed by Whelan, Nick .. the rest of the artists signed volumes (given that you don't have them all yet) in the series should be a doddle now that the most difficult to procure is done and dusted :smile:

Well, I don't have them all signed yet but I did get another one scratched off my list yesterday, with a little bonus. Will post pictures once in my hands.

If it's DT IV I will have to kill you - nothing personal you understand :evil:

:frown1:

[Stockerlone]

VERY NICE COLLECTION !!!

[Merlin1958]

A man after my own heart!!! Collections? Just how many do you have? LOL I collect, King, Disney, R&R Art, castle's, Yanks, sports and All kinds of shit!! LOL

[at_one]

Enough of my non-SK stuff, here is some more books!

Starting with my unsigned Skeleton Crew Limited Edition, which apparently was part of Anne Rice's personal collection at one time-

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And 2 pictures to show provenance that this once belonged in Anne Rice's personal collection-

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(Images courtesy of olverts)

[at_one]

And a couple of gift editions-

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[at_one]

TGWLTG, pop-up-

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[Jimimck]

Awesome. That Skeleton Crew is really cool, every time I see one. Some of my all time favourite stories are in that collection.

Loving the Gift editions too. I still need an Insomnia, and am waiting on my Doctor Sleep.

[stroppygoblin]

Lovin' the DT 1 signed by Whelan, Nick .. the rest of the artists signed volumes (given that you don't have them all yet) in the series should be a doddle now that the most difficult to procure is done and dusted :smile:

Well, I don't have them all signed yet but I did get another one scratched off my list yesterday, with a little bonus. Will post pictures once in my hands.

If it's DT IV I will have to kill you - nothing personal you understand :evil:

:frown1:

Ok 'kill' maybe a bit extreme. I will however stare very, very jealously at your avatar from behind the safety of my computer screen. AND I may occasionally mutter incoherently about "mine goddamit! it should be mine!" - so don't think you're getting off lightly !

"I still say we should kill him"
No - we are not going to kill him, he's a nice man
"but he has one of our books"
No, he hasn't said he's got that one and any way it's NOT our's
"Not yet, if we killed him it would be"
no. it wouldn't. It didn't work last time did it?
"no... well nearly..."
do you want to end up back in the padded room?
"NO, NO, no.. not the room, not the music"
Good be quite then
"mine it WILL be mine.."
Quiet, they are starting to stare...

[at_one]

Lovin' the DT 1 signed by Whelan, Nick .. the rest of the artists signed volumes (given that you don't have them all yet) in the series should be a doddle now that the most difficult to procure is done and dusted :smile:

Well, I don't have them all signed yet but I did get another one scratched off my list yesterday, with a little bonus. Will post pictures once in my hands.

If it's DT IV I will have to kill you - nothing personal you understand :evil:

:frown1:

Ok 'kill' maybe a bit extreme. I will however stare very, very jealously at your avatar from behind the safety of my computer screen. AND I may occasionally mutter incoherently about "mine goddamit! it should be mine!" - so don't think you're getting off lightly !

"I still say we should kill him"
No - we are not going to kill him, he's a nice man
"but he has one of our books"
No, he hasn't said he's got that one and any way it's NOT our's
"Not yet, if we killed him it would be"
no. it wouldn't. It didn't work last time did it?
"no... well nearly..."
do you want to end up back in the padded room?
"NO, NO, no.. not the room, not the music"
Good be quite then
"mine it WILL be mine.."
Quiet, they are starting to stare...

LMAO. That got a good laugh out of me this morning!!!

[at_one]

My Wizard & Glass S/L with custom replacement slipcase-

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[Bad Penny]

Fantastic books, and I really like the way you've presented them for the photos :smile:

[Randall Flagg]

The house that my wife and I bought has a root cellar attached to the basement. It has a consistent temperature of 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit, perfect for storing beer and wine. Nonetheless, it is stocked at all times! Another collection, of course, although it is constantly rotating!

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Now that is a collection!
I love IPA's. What style(s) are your favorites?

[Scoogs]

The house that my wife and I bought has a root cellar attached to the basement. It has a consistent temperature of 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit, perfect for storing beer and wine. Nonetheless, it is stocked at all times! Another collection, of course, although it is constantly rotating!

http://i39.tinypic.com/2m7j6a1.jpg

Glad to see some New Glarus Unplugged in there.

[at_one]

The house that my wife and I bought has a root cellar attached to the basement. It has a consistent temperature of 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit, perfect for storing beer and wine. Nonetheless, it is stocked at all times! Another collection, of course, although it is constantly rotating!

http://i39.tinypic.com/2m7j6a1.jpg
Now that is a collection!
I love IPA's. What style(s) are your favorites?

I love me some IPA's!!! I mainly have barleywines/ stouts/ sours/ old ales in the cellar as they can handle aging the best, but the fridge is stocked with the hoppy stuff. Although my tastes wander with the seasons, my most favorite beer is Sierra Nevada Bigfoot. I could drink that beer any day of the year!!!

[at_one]

Glad to see some New Glarus Unplugged in there.

I would have it no other way. Their fruit beers are some of the best in the country and it is my main trade bait in the beer game.... I can pretty much score anything with New Glarus brews!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Glad to see some New Glarus Unplugged in there.

I would have it no other way. Their fruit beers are some of the best in the country and it is my main trade bait in the beer game.... I can pretty much score anything with New Glarus brews!!!
If you want some of THE best IPA's, and Double-IPA's; come to California. PM me and maybe we can exchange great beers (but no fluids-sorry I don't roll like that, and it is Flu-H1N1 season).

[at_one]

Glad to see some New Glarus Unplugged in there.

I would have it no other way. Their fruit beers are some of the best in the country and it is my main trade bait in the beer game.... I can pretty much score anything with New Glarus brews!!!
If you want some of THE best IPA's, and Double-IPA's; come to California. PM me and maybe we can exchange great beers (but no fluids-sorry I don't roll like that, and it is Flu-H1N1 season).

I agree, West Coast IPA's are the best! The wife and I were in SF for part of our honeymoon, later on we stayed further up the coast. One of my "must visit" places was Russian River Brewery. I had Pliny/ Blind Pig previously, but oh my god it was so delicious straight from the source! We have a few choice Midwest IPA/ IIPA being released soon, I will shoot you a PM and we can work something out!

[Scoogs]

Glad to see some New Glarus Unplugged in there.

I would have it no other way. Their fruit beers are some of the best in the country and it is my main trade bait in the beer game.... I can pretty much score anything with New Glarus brews!!!

Their Belgian ales in the large wax sealed bottles are a favorite of mine as well.

A friend of mine opened a brewery in Kenosha a little over a year ago and just made his first sour. It's the first I've tried, but I liked it quite a bit.

[at_one]

Time to add some more books from my collection. Here's my Green Mile gift edition, one of my most favorite stories!!!

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[at_one]

My H&S Just After Sunset-

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[at_one]

Easton Press The Dead Zone w/ The Collector's slipcase-

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[at_one]

My copy of Knowing Darkness back in it's rightful place, now that the Christmas decorations have been put away for the year....

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[Merlin1958]

Time to add some more books from my collection. Here's my Green Mile gift edition, one of my most favorite stories!!!

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One of mine as well!! Congrats on all the new acquisitions!!!

[at_one]

Time to add some more books from my collection. Here's my Green Mile gift edition, one of my most favorite stories!!!

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One of mine as well!! Congrats on all the new acquisitions!!!

Hey Bill, I wish I had the money to have picked all these up at once!!! These have all been with me for some time, just time consuming to set up and take pictures....well worth the time it takes, really making me appreciate what I own!!!

[Ben Staad]

Very nice set-up on the Green Miles.

[Jimimck]

Nice to see Knowing Darkness out on display, rather than just tucked away like mine!

[at_one]

Nice to see Knowing Darkness out on display, rather than just tucked away like mine!

It's one of the first books people notice and pick up when they walk into the room. I think it is serving it's purpose perfectly! (that and I would chop fingers off if they grabbed anything else...)

[Merlin1958]

Nice to see Knowing Darkness out on display, rather than just tucked away like mine!

It's one of the first books people notice and pick up when they walk into the room. I think it is serving it's purpose perfectly! (that and I would chop fingers off if they grabbed anything else...)

Can't say I would blame you!! LOL

[at_one]

So, here's a little present from Bett's that I got in the mail today....

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So, you're probably thinking..."Big deal, it's a 1/1 W&G....what's so special 'bout that".... right?

[at_one]

......well, this one has a little special secret hiding behind it's cover.

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Pretty neat, huh? I can now say I am officially addicted to remarques/ inscriptions/ personalized copies of Dark Tower books. It is my new goal to collect the full run of DT books, with each book containing something in this matter.

[The Library Policeman]

Very nice indeed, mate. :)

[Bad Penny]

Very cool stuff indeed, and congratulations on the McKean remarque - sweet !!!! :smile:

[Merlin1958]

SWEET!!!

[at_one]

Can't believe I haven't added pics of my most treasured possession.....The Stand S/L

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/9/ng6q.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/09ng6qj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/268/mpcg.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/7gmpcgj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/844/x6nd.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ngx6ndj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/689/4nj1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/j54nj1j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/4/g2i2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/04g2i2j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/203/4d8l.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/5n4d8lj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/13/olu5.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/0dolu5j)

Truly one of the coolest things I have EVER purchased!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[Bad Penny]

What John said !!! That production is one of my all time Top Three :smile:

[The Library Policeman]

Yep. Glorious book!

[at_one]

What John said !!! That production is one of my all time Top Three :smile:


Yep. Glorious book!

Agreed, completely!!!

I know it goes against all rules in collecting, but every time I go down to my library I find myself grabbing the book and enjoying it's "feel". I flip through the pages and stare at the signatures, both of which are glorious! I am sure I am decreasing it's collectible value, but in the same way I am increasing its value to me....so I guess it's worth it!

[Stockerlone]

One of the best books !!! CONGRATS !!

[Jimimck]

AWESOME!!!!

One day. One day.....

[racerx45]

Glad to see some New Glarus Unplugged in there.

I would have it no other way. Their fruit beers are some of the best in the country and it is my main trade bait in the beer game.... I can pretty much score anything with New Glarus brews!!!
If you want some of THE best IPA's, and Double-IPA's; come to California. PM me and maybe we can exchange great beers (but no fluids-sorry I don't roll like that, and it is Flu-H1N1 season).

I agree, West Coast IPA's are the best! The wife and I were in SF for part of our honeymoon, later on we stayed further up the coast. One of my "must visit" places was Russian River Brewery. I had Pliny/ Blind Pig previously, but oh my god it was so delicious straight from the source! We have a few choice Midwest IPA/ IIPA being released soon, I will shoot you a PM and we can work something out!

I am lucky enough to live in Santa Rosa and Russian River Brewery is a very good spot to hang out. I am going to be there tomorrow for some Pliny the Younger; it’s only available for two weeks in February.

[Merlin1958]

Can't believe I haven't added pics of my most treasured possession.....The Stand S/L

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/9/ng6q.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/09ng6qj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/268/mpcg.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/7gmpcgj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/844/x6nd.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ngx6ndj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/689/4nj1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/j54nj1j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/4/g2i2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/04g2i2j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/203/4d8l.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/5n4d8lj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/13/olu5.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/0dolu5j)

Truly one of the coolest things I have EVER purchased!

That is truly awesome!! Congrats!! Someday, someday....

[stroppygoblin]

AWESOME!!!!

One day. One day.....

And only 1 month later, that day has come :)

[Jimimck]

AWESOME!!!!

One day. One day.....

And only 1 month later, that day has come :)

Still hasn't sunk in yet :excited:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Love THE STAND.

[Randall Flagg]

I am lucky enough to live in Santa Rosa and Russian River Brewery is a very good spot to hang out. I am going to be there tomorrow for some Pliny the Younger; it’s only available for two weeks in February.
Did you ever make it?

[at_one]

I am lucky enough to live in Santa Rosa and Russian River Brewery is a very good spot to hang out. I am going to be there tomorrow for some Pliny the Younger; it’s only available for two weeks in February.
Did you ever make it?

I'm curious also, did you wait in line 6-8 hours for a taste of the Younger?

[racerx45]

I am lucky enough to live in Santa Rosa and Russian River Brewery is a very good spot to hang out. I am going to be there tomorrow for some Pliny the Younger; it’s only available for two weeks in February.
Did you ever make it?

I'm curious also, did you wait in line 6-8 hours for a taste of the Younger?

RF- yes I did make it and it was a great night. Had two complete strangers buy our group two rounds of Younger! Nothing better than free beer especially when it's really good craft beer.

at_one – no I did not wait in line for 6-8 hours

in fact I did not wait in line at all, a benefit of living here is you get to know the right people

[at_one]

I am lucky enough to live in Santa Rosa and Russian River Brewery is a very good spot to hang out. I am going to be there tomorrow for some Pliny the Younger; it’s only available for two weeks in February.
Did you ever make it?

I'm curious also, did you wait in line 6-8 hours for a taste of the Younger?

RF- yes I did make it and it was a great night. Had two complete strangers buy our group two rounds of Younger! Nothing better than free beer especially when it's really good craft beer.

at_one – no I did not wait in line for 6-8 hours

in fact I did not wait in line at all, a benefit of living here is you get to know the right people

Nice. Your screen name doesn't have anything to do w/ Bear Republic's beer, does it? And, any interest in trading some RR brews for New Glarus or my local brews?

[racerx45]

Nice. Your screen name doesn't have anything to do w/ Bear Republic's beer, does it? And, any interest in trading some RR brews for New Glarus or my local brews?

No but I do like Racer 5 a lot. My nickname simply has to do with my love of auto racing and I usually have car #45. I am sure we can work something out with some trading bottles. I picked these up the other day, I don’t want to trade them just though you would appreciate them

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ddn8Oyexqt0/Uxqsx-CpwhI/AAAAAAAAAxA/TOA08DzZLiA/w962-h857-no/NBWT.jpg

[at_one]

Not sure how, but I forgot I had this one....

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/911/ZUAcIp.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pbZUAcIpj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/907/3tnB1v.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/p73tnB1vj)

Will be adding more this week. Just got back into collecting and forgot how much I enjoyed it!!!

[Roog]

Cool item!
And you know we love collection pictures :)

[sharki69]

Sweet

[Theli]

Fantastic remarque!

[sharki69]

Fantastic remarque!

:rock::rock:

[at_one]

Some updated photos of my library/ gym....

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/921/yPvJnb.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plyPvJnbj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/921/3CW5FH.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pl3CW5FHj)

A friend of mine joked that this room is good for your body.....AND your mind. LOL.

[zelig]

Looks great. I also have a treadmill facing some bookcases. It makes working out more fun as I spend the time looking at the books.

[at_one]

Looks great. I also have a treadmill facing some bookcases. It makes working out more fun as I spend the time looking at the books.

Pretty much EXACTLY what I do!!!

[at_one]

New additions this week.....

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/921/vm3Gu2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plvm3Gu2j)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/921/w5JH1R.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plw5JH1Rj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/921/nhr9Rd.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plnhr9Rdj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/921/cR7M8T.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plcR7M8Tj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/921/DnIcDF.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plDnIcDFj)

I will take better photos once I get off my lazy ass and pull out my dslr.

[Roog]

Nice proof! Almost forgot I have one as well.

[Dan]

Great new items!

[at_one]

Nice proof! Almost forgot I have one as well.

Perusing your collection thread is what influenced me to find it. I have a weird fondness for Black and White proofs/arc's.

[frik]

Just found your collection thread, Nick: love what you posted!
Looking forwards to seeing more!

sk

[FennyBate]

Great collection, and presentation. As well as all the awesome King, I got a real kick out of seeing that Frank Lloyd Wright book on your shelf.

[at_one]

Great collection, and presentation. As well as all the awesome King, I got a real kick out of seeing that Frank Lloyd Wright book on your shelf.

Love me some FLW. He has had quite an influence on house and building design in my city/state.

[Stockerlone]

GREAT new stuff, CONGRATS !!!

[at_one]

Well, time to add my new additions. I finally got a couple of books I have wanted for awhile, feels very nice finally owning them. Here's the first-

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/YhwkBu.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poYhwkBuj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/rC0Gu2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/porC0Gu2j)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/tuFehw.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pltuFehwj)

[at_one]

Another nice S/L that I picked up from Foster a few months ago-

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/K9rzjG.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmK9rzjGj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/0dvYGY.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pn0dvYGYj)

It made it through the "ink transferring" debacle rather nicely...

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/D2qDTl.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poD2qDTlj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/HOZdq0.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poHOZdq0j)

[at_one]

I really love this edition, I need to get it signed by SK...

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/2lgIJs.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po2lgIJsj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/lhEL8I.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmlhEL8Ij)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/vKyAbu.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plvKyAbuj)

[at_one]

One of my favorite books got some additions to my collection-

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/vXjJ96.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plvXjJ96j)

And a sweet traycase to protect my 1/1, it's a beautiful way to display it!!!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/POciAv.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnPOciAvj)

[at_one]

And lastly, I completed my Artist's Signed Dark Tower run. I was going to go for Artist's Remarqued but not sure about getting a Wrightson (maybe tipping in a piece of art) and Hale's remarques are IMHO bullshit...much like his signature on this book-

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/vx3gM0.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnvx3gM0j)

I know it was only $75, but still....I was disappointed to see the lack of effort in his sig. Oh well, all my DT "artists editions" are now signed. Yay.

[bdwyer19]

Awesome additions! I like the look of that EOTD!

[jonp]

Some really impressive Additions, Nick. Congratulations.

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Nick. Congratulations!

John

[zelig]

Wow, amazing new additions Nick. Congrats.

[becca69]

Love that EOTD! WANT!

[Stockerlone]

AMAZING new books !!!

[carlosdetweiller]

Very nice looking new additions. Everyone has a different opinion but I think TEOTD is my favorite limited edition. The paper quality, the font and printing quality, the illustrations and the binding are all first class. Completely different look and feel from any other King limited. Congratulations!

[at_one]

Very nice looking new additions. Everyone has a different opinion but I think TEOTD is my favorite limited edition. The paper quality, the font and printing quality, the illustrations and the binding are all first class. Completely different look and feel from any other King limited. Congratulations!

I agree. Along with being one of my favorite books, the materials they used definitely make it one of my favorites. The only other book I love more is The Stand S/L and I'm pretty sure I'm filling that hole soon.

[at_one]

I just noticed my pictures I posted today are all pretty dark....I will try and fix them in the next few days.

[killjoy72]

Wow, you've been busy! Congrats.

[at_one]

Added a few new books this weekend....

The first-
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/DaZ2jc.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmDaZ2jcj)

Almost got the whole run, only 2 left-

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/q08h1I.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poq08h1Ij)

Of course, they are the hardest to find!!!

[jonp]

Nice, Nick. Congratulations. They sure look great together. We need the same two!

[zelig]

Looking good!

[at_one]

I also got this one back in my collection....damn, I love this book!!!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/SDNWvl.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plSDNWvlj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/v2RuLE.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plv2RuLEj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/FtRFyL.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmFtRFyLj)

[zelig]

...and looking even better!

[Lot guy]

I'm happy it arrived safely! I hope you enjoy!

[jcmanske]

Wow! Fantastic items! Congratulations. You have been extremely busy!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[stroppygoblin]

:thumbsup:

Always a pleasure to see that particular book in the collection of a TDT.org Member.

[Brian861]

Great adds!

[webstar1000]

The Stand is just the most bad ass S/L! Congrats~!

[picontin]

Amazing! Congrats!

[picontin]

I also got this one back in my collection....damn, I love this book!!!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/SDNWvl.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plSDNWvlj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/v2RuLE.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plv2RuLEj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/FtRFyL.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmFtRFyLj)

I thought you already had this one...?

[at_one]

I also got this one back in my collection....damn, I love this book!!!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/SDNWvl.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plSDNWvlj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/v2RuLE.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plv2RuLEj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/FtRFyL.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmFtRFyLj)

I thought you already had this one...?

I did but I had to sell it....have missed it ever since. I was in better position to pick one up last week and a deal came up I couldnt refuse.

[picontin]

Wow, what a luck. Good for you!
Still looking for this one...

[Dan]

Great new books!!

[at_one]

Got a box in the mail today from Bett's....

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/NnIJoh.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poNnIJohj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/qBGs2a.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plqBGs2aj)

Not exactly the book I wanted, but a decent placeholder til I can get my hands on the Orange, non-pictorial copy.

[at_one]

In that same box, came this book...

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/LbmYdG.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poLbmYdGj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/IKQlwC.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poIKQlwCj)

[at_one]

Coincidentally, Doctor Sleep is #122 and my copy of The Shining S/L is #22, so damn near a matching set!!!

[Roog]

Nice!

[at_one]

Just need a copy of the Whispers S/L to complete this....

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/LZcF1p.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plLZcF1pj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/t2Oyxy.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnt2Oyxyj)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/e71hF3.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pme71hF3j)

[jonp]

Great looking new additions. That DT II Proof looks in amazing condition. Congratulations.

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[zelig]

Very nice!

[at_one]

Great looking new additions. That DT II Proof looks in amazing condition. Congratulations.

Except for the smallest of flaws, it is minty.

[Brian861]

Congrats on the adds!

[picontin]

In that same box, came this book...

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/LbmYdG.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poLbmYdGj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/IKQlwC.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poIKQlwCj)

Very very nice!! Congrats.
I want this copy too, but I have to wait for a seller in Europe (with a friendly price).

[herbertwest]

Just need a copy of the Whispers S/L to complete this....

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/LZcF1p.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plLZcF1pj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/t2Oyxy.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnt2Oyxyj)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/e71hF3.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pme71hF3j)

I love the ghost at the top of the shelves !

[killjoy72]

Lookin' good!

[sharki69]

Sharp !

[frik]

Looking good, Nick!
Love what I see here.

sk

[at_one]

Added a few new acquisitions today...

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/aZIfv4.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmaZIfv4j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/Hxq5Xv.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poHxq5Xvj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/Qkllm3.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poQkllm3j)

[at_one]

And a book I never knew I wanted but now I am super stoked to own...

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/tLREO2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmtLREO2j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/PPiKNp.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poPPiKNpj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/921/lCg1UU.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pllCg1UUj)

[The Library Policeman]

Awesome! Congratulations.

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[zelig]

Nice one! Congrats!

[Brian861]

Nice on a sig copy, Nick!

[picontin]

:excited:

[at_one]

Needed to rearrange my shelves after getting all these new books....

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/7SvZxb.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pn7SvZxbj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/PDcT6p.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnPDcT6pj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/cpwSSf.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pncpwSSfj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/t6IqSe.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnt6IqSej)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/edbizR.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnedbizRj)

[at_one]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/924/I8aZ68.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poI8aZ68j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/VutxUZ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnVutxUZj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/oA5YhB.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmoA5YhBj)

[webstar1000]

How are you doing the display for the Stand S/L? Is it on a type of easel?

[jcmanske]

Wow, looks great! Congratulations on all the new acquisitions. Love all the proofs!

[at_one]

How are you doing the display for the Stand S/L? Is it on a type of easel?

Yep. http://www.ebay.com/itm/262282124925?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

edit: I also have a few pieces of custom cut clear plastic for support to avoid spine lean.

[killjoy72]

LOVE how you've got everything displayed! Looks great!

[at_one]

Wow, looks great! Congratulations on all the new acquisitions. Love all the proofs!

I just wish I had Viking Gunslinger and Orange wraps DotT!!!

[zelig]

Wow, looks great! Congratulations on all the new acquisitions. Love all the proofs!

I just wish I had Viking Gunslinger and Orange wraps DotT!!!

Yeah, me too bud. And if you ever decide to part with The Stand proof, I can help it find a new home at my place! :smile: the new displays look great.

[Brian861]

Looking good, Nick.

[frik]

Very, very impressive, Nick!
Love your collection.

sk

[webstar1000]

How are you doing the display for the Stand S/L? Is it on a type of easel?

Yep. http://www.ebay.com/itm/262282124925?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

edit: I also have a few pieces of custom cut clear plastic for support to avoid spine lean.

VERY COOL! Thanks man!

[jonp]

Great looking shelves, Nick. I particularly like the DT paperback and proof shelf.

[peripheral]

Wow, I've just spent the last 15 minutes looking through your collection thread. Amazing, Love it, and love the way you display everything as well.

[sharki69]

Impressive collection nick !