Book Collection : jonp

[webstar1000]

Your a proof collecting machine brother!

[jonp]

Your a proof collecting machine brother!

Lol! I must admit I'm collecting little else these days.

[jonp]

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 5

This proof appears to have been used in-house for corrections from Page 300 to the end of the book. There are lined sections in the margins, spelling corrections and notes of the corrections written on the back cover. After that it was used as a nice coaster.:evil: A very nice rare US proof.

Proof #91 - Stephen King - Danse Macabre - US Advance Uncorrected Proof

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[peripheral]

More Wednesday awesomeness. Unreal.

[biomieg]

Another nice addition to your proof collection. It won't be long now before you reach the '100' mark!

[jonp]

More Wednesday awesomeness. Unreal.

Thanks Antoni.


Another nice addition to your proof collection. It won't be long now before you reach the '100' mark!

Thanks Michael. I believe I am now at 98.

[zelig]

Congrats Jon. A rare one for sure. It would be interesting to see some of the pages with corrections and the back cover.

[jonp]

Congrats Jon. A rare one for sure. It would be interesting to see some of the pages with corrections and the back cover.

Thanks Paul. I'll try and get some photos up later went I get home from work.

[jcmanske]

You are on a roll, Jon! You have discovered a treasure trove of rare proofs. Congratulations!

[jonp]

Congrats Jon. A rare one for sure. It would be interesting to see some of the pages with corrections and the back cover.

A couple photographs of corrections and notes of the back cover mostly relating to p.317. - notes say "CT TV shows - Dead Zone - p-317 - also did DC Post - Who? Late (crossed out) c. Aug 79."
Most of the other notations are relating to pages with corrections.

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You are on a roll, Jon! You have discovered a treasure trove of rare proofs. Congratulations!

Thanks Jeff. It certainly feels like I've found a treasure trove!

[zelig]

Thanks Jon. Interesting to see.

[jonp]

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 6

This edition of Six Stories was needed to check proofs of the book during various design, printing and binding operations. After the S/L was distributed 28 proof copies were found. In order to differentiate them from the S/L they were designated as a proof copy and numbered in small roman numerals. They are identical to the S/L in every way (apart the numbering system) including being signed by Stephen King.

Proof #92 - Stephen King - Six Stories - US Signed Proof copy - ix / xxviii

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With the S/L

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[The Library Policeman]

Congratulations Jon. Very nice. I never even knew a proof of this existed!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Awesome proof, Jon! A very rare item indeed. Congratulations!!! :clap:

[jonp]

Congratulations Jon. Very nice. I never even knew a proof of this existed!

Thanks Alan. It was quite a while before I realised there was one.


Awesome proof, Jon! A very rare item indeed. Congratulations!!! :clap:

Thanks Tim. Yes, it certainly is a nice one to have.

[zelig]

Congratulations Jon! That's a really nice one to have in a proof collection.

[webstar1000]

Dude... you must have most of these now!

[jonp]

Congratulations Jon! That's a really nice one to have in a proof collection.

Thanks Paul.


Dude... you must have most of these now!

Not even close Kris, I don't think I'm even halfway yet. There's a couple of hundred of them!

[Brian861]

Sweet find and score, Jon!

[jonp]

Sweet find and score, Jon!

Thanks Brian.

[jonp]

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 7

This proof is now one of my favourite proofs. This scarce UK proof has the standard light blue covers and is in pristine condition especially for being 33 years old!! It is also one of my favourite classic King books.

Proof #93 - Stephen King - Christine - UK Advance Uncorrected Book Proof

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A laid-in Hodder & Stoughton 'with compliments' slip.

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A copy with a DJ and a copy without DJ

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BTW if anyone is interested in the DJ-less copy on the right, just PM me for photos; has a couple of creases to the front cover through the title and closed tear on spine mid-distance which appears to have been damaged in production prior to gluing.

[peripheral]

Fantastic Jon, love it. Just to clarify, are you saying some originally came with a DJ??

[jonp]

Fantastic Jon, love it. Just to clarify, are you saying some originally came with a DJ??

Thanks Antoni, I think they all came with the DJ. It's just a 1st edition DJ that has been folded differently, so the bottom edge is folded over by an inch or so and the lettering on the spine is partially off the spine onto the rear cover. I think many have been lost over the years or discarded due to damage - I have another DJ for the proof but the wear is so significant the flaps are almost separated!!

[peripheral]

Fantastic Jon, love it. Just to clarify, are you saying some originally came with a DJ??

Thanks Antoni, I think they all came with the DJ. It just a 1st edition DJ that has been folded differently, so the bottom edge is folded over by an inch or so and the lettering on the spine is partially off the spine onto the rear cover. I think many have been lost over the years or discarded due to damage - I have another DJ for the proof but the wear is so significant the flaps are almost separated!!

Fascinating, thanks Jon.

[carlosdetweiller]

The dj on your UK Christine proof is the best I have seen. They usually have significant wear at the spine ends because of the way they were folded to fit the smaller proof. Very nice!

[jcmanske]

Beautiful, Jon! The quality of proofs you have been rolling out is simply stunning. Well done and Congratulations!

[zelig]

Can't believe it's Wednesday again. That's an amazing copy of Christine Jon. I've not seen one in such great shape. And the jacket too. Having the publisher slip is the cherry on the top. What a great find. Congratulations!

[jonp]

The dj on your UK Christine proof is the best I have seen. They usually have significant wear at the spine ends because of the way they were folded to fit the smaller proof. Very nice!

Thanks Bob. Yes, it's a beauty.


Beautiful, Jon! The quality of proofs you have been rolling out is simply stunning. Well done and Congratulations!

Thanks, Jeff, for your kind words. More to come!


Can't believe it's Wednesday again. That's an amazing copy of Christine Jon. I've not seen one in such great shape. And the jacket too. Having the publisher slip is the cherry on the top. What a great find. Congratulations!

Thanks Paul. The weeks are rolling by fast. This is an amalgamation of two copies, the book in the top photo is spotless. The publisher slip is from the not so good copy.

[Stockerlone]

Congrats Jon for this amazing proof !!!

[biomieg]

Looks great with the DJ and publisher's slip! A wicked combo.

[jonp]

Congrats Jon for this amazing proof !!!

Thanks Frank.


Looks great with the DJ and publisher's slip! A wicked combo.

Thanks Michael.

[jonp]

I hope to get this one signed in just over 2 weeks by Joe. Unfortunately, it did not fare to well on its journey across to pond due to inadequate packaging.

Joe Hill - The Fireman - US Advance Uncorrected Proof (2nd State)

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[jonp]

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 8

Next up is one of my two favourite books and my first IT proof. Another four IT proofs to go. Also today, is The Dead Zone Paperback proof. I only read The Dead Zone last year for the first time and I really enjoyed even though I knew the story.

Proof #94 - Stephen King - IT - US Advance Uncorrected Proof

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Proof #95 - Stephen King - The Dead Zone - US Advance Uncorrected Signet Proof

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Next week is a proof I wasn't expecting to add to my collection anytime soon. I was buying a rare US proof from a dealer and he said he had some more King proofs that had just arrived and he hadn't even closely looked at them yet. I had all of them but one, a very rare UK proof that I had never seen up for sale before. Anyway more next week!

[biomieg]

You're a machine, Jon!!

[peripheral]

Awesome Jon. And I'm keen for next week's surprise.

[zelig]

Keep them coming! Gotta have the Viking IT proof, so good score there. Looking forward to the rare UK proof next week!

[jcmanske]

I can't wait to hear the back story on how you acquired all these amazing proofs. Congratulations on the new additions and a nice piece of foreshadowing as well.

[webstar1000]

It is awesome... I have struggled whether to buy it or not... IT is my fav King book....... BUT I fear it will lead me down the path of proof collecting! lol

[jonp]

You're a machine, Jon!!

Thanks Michael.


Awesome Jon. And I'm keen for next week's surprise.

Thanks Antoni.


Keep them coming! Gotta have the Viking IT proof, so good score there. Looking forward to the rare UK proof next week!

Thanks Paul. I've been after an IT proof for a long time. IT and the Uncut The Stand are my favourite books therefore probably my most desired proofs.


I can't wait to hear the back story on how you acquired all these amazing proofs. Congratulations on the new additions and a nice piece of foreshadowing as well.

Thanks Jeff. Next weeks may not be as desirable as these older proofs but very rare nonetheless.


It is awesome... I have struggled whether to buy it or not... IT is my fav King book....... BUT I fear it will lead me down the path of proof collecting! lol

Thanks Kris, It's a very slippery slope into proof collecting.

[Stockerlone]

AMAZING Jon, Congrats !!!

[jonp]

AMAZING Jon, Congrats !!!

Thanks Frank.

[jonp]

I am not really into collecting paperbacks unless they are limited or exclusive extra content editions. My newest addition is an interesting set of paperback books that were released for UK Under The Dome. Most packs contain different titles but this one had five identical text 1st PB edition books which only differed by cover design. Probably, not really something for the general public but for collectors and sold exclusively through the superstore Tesco's online store. I opted to give this one a miss at the time. They struggled to sell them even though only a limited number of 100 sets were produced. The pack was originally priced at £39.95, but it was still available at a discounted price (£27.97) almost a year later. It was not available to overseas customers as there was not an international shipping option available. The pack contains the exclusive limited edition cover only available at Tesco stores and in this pack (the far left book with the boy in the red teeshirt). There is also an envelope containing exclusive limited edition postcards, which I presume are the front covers of the books enclosed (I do not intend to remove them from the shrinkwrap to find out).

Stephen King - Under The Dome - UK 1st PB The Five Covers Pack Tesco's Exclusive Limited Edition with Postcards - Limited to 100 copies.

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[carlosdetweiller]

I think that is a nice set of books, Jon. As crazy and fanatical as we collectors are, I, too, am amazed that these are still available (and at a discounted price)!

[zelig]

Really nice Jon! I've been looking for that set for some time now. Bob, these are still available? Where, 'cause I want one.

[jonp]

I think that is a nice set of books, Jon. As crazy and fanatical as we collectors are, I, too, am amazed that these are still available (and at a discounted price)!

Thanks Bob, it is a very nice set of books. It took a long time to sell out as only the most fanatical bought them.


Really nice Jon! I've been looking for that set for some time now. Bob, these are still available? Where, 'cause I want one.

Thanks Paul. Tesco no longer sell them. They are only available on the secondary market. I've also been keeping an eye out for a set for a while and this one I bought on eBay from an Oxfam shop of all places. The money went to charity!

[zelig]

Okay thanks Jon. Nice find and well spotted.

[jonp]

I have an interesting item here, it appears to be a very old photocopy of the original submission manuscript of The Shine (the original title of The Shining). The original manuscript had a stamp of an agent - Ziegler Associates, Inc (9255 Sunset Boulevard, LA.) - which has been reproduced on the first page. The original manuscript would have been on shorter height paper due to the 4cm band at the bottom of the pages. It's a very thick 527 pages long - it's a bit battered, soiled and has rust staining from very old treasury tag bindings. Back in the olden days before PCs, the only way to copy the original manuscript would have been to Xerox them, so this may have been a copy by the publishers/agent (wishful thinking) or it could be a fan-made example. I have shown photos to David W. and he has never seen this state of the book before, irrespective of it being a copy. Does anybody have any thoughts on this one as I'm not too sure what I've got here? Genuine in-house copy or fan-made reproduction?

Stephen King - The Shine - Original Submission Manuscript COPY

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[Ben Mears]

I'll leave it to the experts but the type font and hand made corrections look exactly like those in the Second Coming original manuscript. Does it include Before The Play? Pictures of the TOC along with the front matter would provide more insight. Very cool item for sure.

[Br!an]

Neat item! Unless someone intimate with the project chimes in, it will be very hard to figure out exactly what this is. Simply being a photocopy of "The Shine" manuscript is pretty cool.

[jonp]

I'll leave it to the experts but the type font and hand made corrections look exactly like those in the Second Coming original manuscript. Does it include Before The Play? Pictures of the TOC along with the front matter would provide more insight. Very cool item for sure.

Before The Play is not in the book.

These are the first pages leading up to the novel.

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[jonp]

I'll leave it to the experts but the type font and hand made corrections look exactly like those in the Second Coming original manuscript. Does it include Before The Play? Pictures of the TOC along with the front matter would provide more insight. Very cool item for sure.


Neat item! Unless someone intimate with the project chimes in, it will be very hard to figure out exactly what this is. Simply being a photocopy of "The Shine" manuscript is pretty cool.

Thanks Guys. It is a very interesting item. Seeing the corrections that were written in is especially cool.

[Ben Mears]

I'll leave it to the experts but the type font and hand made corrections look exactly like those in the Second Coming original manuscript. Does it include Before The Play? Pictures of the TOC along with the front matter would provide more insight. Very cool item for sure.


Neat item! Unless someone intimate with the project chimes in, it will be very hard to figure out exactly what this is. Simply being a photocopy of "The Shine" manuscript is pretty cool.

Thanks Guys. It is a very interesting item. Seeing the corrections that were written in is especially cool.

To me the most interesting aspect would be to determine the differences between the manuscript and the published version. Deleted or differently rendered scenes, similar to what were included in the Centipede Press limited edition of 'Salem's Lot, would be fascinating to read.

[carlosdetweiller]

When Chris Cavalier sold his collection in 2006 (hard to believe that was already 10 years ago) there was this item listed for sale:

"Photocopy of the manuscript called The Shine in binder from Ziegler Associates, LA. 527 pages." He had it listed for $700.

I always regretted not buying it but I bought so much other stuff from that collection that I had to draw the line somewhere. I agree that the corrections are cool and from the one example you showed I am pretty certain it is King's writing.

[zelig]

Congratulations Jon. That's a very interesting item. Also good to know that background information from Bob.

[jonp]

I'll leave it to the experts but the type font and hand made corrections look exactly like those in the Second Coming original manuscript. Does it include Before The Play? Pictures of the TOC along with the front matter would provide more insight. Very cool item for sure.


Neat item! Unless someone intimate with the project chimes in, it will be very hard to figure out exactly what this is. Simply being a photocopy of "The Shine" manuscript is pretty cool.

Thanks Guys. It is a very interesting item. Seeing the corrections that were written in is especially cool.

To me the most interesting aspect would be to determine the differences between the manuscript and the published version. Deleted or differently rendered scenes, similar to what were included in the Centipede Press limited edition of 'Salem's Lot, would be fascinating to read.

One day I will have to compare the texts and see if there are any differences.


When Chris Cavalier sold his collection in 2006 (hard to believe that was already 10 years ago) there was this item listed for sale:

"Photocopy of the manuscript called The Shine in binder from Ziegler Associates, LA. 527 pages." He had it listed for $700.

I always regretted not buying it but I bought so much other stuff from that collection that I had to draw the line somewhere. I agree that the corrections are cool and from the one example you showed I am pretty certain it is King's writing.

Thanks for the information, Bob. Very interesting. It's probably not the same copy as it has no binder, but a bargain at £75 as compared to $700 10 years ago!


Congratulations Jon. That's a very interesting item. Also good to know that background information from Bob.

Thanks Paul. Very nice item to have. Just wish it was in better shape.

[Lot guy]

Congrats Jon! Did you buy the copy that was on ebay.co.uk?
VERY COOL!!!!

[jonp]

Congrats Jon! Did you buy the copy that was on ebay.co.uk?
VERY COOL!!!!

Thanks Matt. Yes, it was off eBay.co.uk, I forget when but may have been about 6 months ago.

[The Library Policeman]

That's a very cool one to have, Jon. Congrats!

[ke7285]

Congrats Jon, very nice collection!

[jonp]

That's a very cool one to have, Jon. Congrats!

Thanks Alan.


Congrats Jon, very nice collection!

Thanks Kevin.

[Lot guy]

Congrats Jon! Did you buy the copy that was on ebay.co.uk?
VERY COOL!!!!

Thanks Matt. Yes, it was off eBay.co.uk, I forget when but may have been about 6 months ago.

That's great you got it Jon, thanks for sharing!!!!

[biomieg]

Manuscript-style items are not my cup of tea but something as old as this is definitely worth owning, photocopy or not. Congratulations!

[jonp]

Manuscript-style items are not my cup of tea but something as old as this is definitely worth owning, photocopy or not. Congratulations!

Thanks Michael. I'm just enjoying finding out what was edited for the final draft.

[jcmanske]

I step away from the site for a long weekend getaway and look what I miss--Wow! Great pickup. Totally envious and happy for you simultaneously.

[jonp]

I step away from the site for a long weekend getaway and look what I miss--Wow! Great pickup. Totally envious and happy for you simultaneously.

Thanks Jeff.

[carlosdetweiller]

Fascinating work. Interesting comparison. You have much more patience and diligence than I do.

[stroppygoblin]

good stuff Jon. Weird, but parts of those deleted scenes I am sure I have read before. Specifically the "Big Hot" and the fire trucks parts. I could be imagining it, but it seemed VERY familiar.

[jonp]

good stuff Jon. Weird, but parts of those deleted scenes I am sure I have read before. Specifically the "Big Hot" and the fire trucks parts. I could be imagining it, but it seemed VERY familiar.

Thanks All.

Simon, I may have mistaken that it was not in the book. It may have been put in a different location in the text. Maybe someone could confirm.

[stroppygoblin]

good stuff Jon. Weird, but parts of those deleted scenes I am sure I have read before. Specifically the "Big Hot" and the fire trucks parts. I could be imagining it, but it seemed VERY familiar.

Thanks All.

Simon, I may have mistaken that it was not in the book. It may have been put in a different location in the text. Maybe someone could confirm.

I checked my eBook copy (makes searching faster :) ) nope, no mention of the fire trucks or the scalding scenes. Maybe I'm getting old...

[zelig]

Great work there Jon. I don't know if I would have the patience to go through it like that.

Now where's RPW? I've been looking forward to the rare UK proof you mentioned. :smile:

[jonp]

Fascinating work. Interesting comparison. You have much more patience and diligence than I do.

Thanks Bob.




good stuff Jon. Weird, but parts of those deleted scenes I am sure I have read before. Specifically the "Big Hot" and the fire trucks parts. I could be imagining it, but it seemed VERY familiar.

Thanks All.

Simon, I may have mistaken that it was not in the book. It may have been put in a different location in the text. Maybe someone could confirm.

I checked my eBook copy (makes searching faster :) ) nope, no mention of the fire trucks or the scalding scenes. Maybe I'm getting old...

Thanks for checking Simon.


Great work there Jon. I don't know if I would have the patience to go through it like that.

Now where's RPW? I've been looking forward to the rare UK proof you mentioned. :smile:

Thanks Paul. I have completely forgotten it was Wednesday. I'll get on that now!

[jonp]

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 9

This one was an incidental find while buying another proof. The dealer had only just received this book and I grabbed it straight away. I have never seen a copy for sale and I don't think one's been up for sale for a very long time (I don't recall seeing one at the recent Betts proof sales). There are only 77 numbered copies of this proof.

Proof #96 - Stephen King - Full Dark No Stars - UK Advance Uncorrected Proof - Limited Numbered 22/77

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[zelig]

I'm glad I reminded you! And this would be one of those I-hate-you-congratulations moments! Good one there Jon. I too have never seen one for sale. Big congratulations!

[Roog]

Interesting proof, congrats!

[carlosdetweiller]

Very nice! The last one I saw was 2/14 on eBay. The last one prior to that was 12/10 by Simon at Fantastic Literature. I think those are the only ones I have seen.

[sharki69]

Congrats Jon ! Cool proofs and stories

[jonp]

I'm glad I reminded you! And this would be one of those I-hate-you-congratulations moments! Good one there Jon. I too have never seen one for sale. Big congratulations!

Thanks Paul.


Interesting proof, congrats!

Thanks Rogier.


Very nice! The last one I saw was 2/14 on eBay. The last one prior to that was 12/10 by Simon at Fantastic Literature. I think those are the only ones I have seen.

Thanks Bob. I wonder where all the other copies have got to?


Congrats Jon ! Cool proofs and stories

Thanks Shac.

[biomieg]

I guess Ari and Jeremy received the UK FDNS proof for free from the publisher, as usual* ;)

Congrats, Jon!

*edit: meaning that at least two of the 77 copies went to Ari and Jeremy.

[jonp]

I guess Ari and Jeremy received the UK FDNS proof for free from the publisher, as usual ;)

Congrats, Jon!

Thanks Michael. I wish I knew someone at the publisher.

[NoAttitudeThisTime]

jonp, regarding that last chapter titled "After" which seems to consist of stuff not in the published novel...could this be the fabled lost After the Play epilogue, or parts of it?

[jonp]

jonp, regarding that last chapter titled "After" which seems to consist of stuff not in the published novel...could this be the fabled lost After the Play epilogue, or parts of it?

The deleted Chapter 58: Newslog in the manuscript, of which the first page (page 517) is shown in post #2547. It's four pages in the manuscript of newspaper reports. I'm not sure what After The Play consists of. The After in the manuscript is the epilogue which is Chapter 58 in the finished novel.

EDIT: I hope that makes sense.

EDIT2: I've just looked at the TOC, After starts with page 517 so includes the missing chapter as well as the epilogue. Is Newslog the same as After The Play? It is a possibility.

[jonp]

If only I had found these deleted passages and the missing chapter before CD completed their anniversary edition. They may have been interested in them as extras.

[NoAttitudeThisTime]

jonp, regarding that last chapter titled "After" which seems to consist of stuff not in the published novel...could this be the fabled lost After the Play epilogue, or parts of it?

The deleted Chapter 58: Newslog in the manuscript, of which the first page (page 517) is shown in post #2547. It's four pages in the manuscript of newspaper reports. I'm not sure what After The Play consists of. The After in the manuscript is the epilogue which is Chapter 58 in the finished novel.

EDIT: I hope that makes sense.

EDIT2: I've just looked at the TOC, After starts with page 517 so includes the missing chapter as well as the epilogue. Is Newslog the same as After The Play? It is a possibility.

Since the epilogue in the published novel was taken from After the Play, it would make sense that the Newslog plus the scene with Wendy, Danny and Hallorann in your manuscript is After the Play, or at least some version of it. Maybe King wrote Before the Play in a second draft or something? According to sources, After the Play was lost over the years, so you might really have something there which could create a great stir in the King community. Maybe it can be validated by King himself? Yeah, CD would have drooled over this.

[carlosdetweiller]

jonp, regarding that last chapter titled "After" which seems to consist of stuff not in the published novel...could this be the fabled lost After the Play epilogue, or parts of it?

The deleted Chapter 58: Newslog in the manuscript, of which the first page (page 517) is shown in post #2547. It's four pages in the manuscript of newspaper reports. I'm not sure what After The Play consists of. The After in the manuscript is the epilogue which is Chapter 58 in the finished novel.

EDIT: I hope that makes sense.

EDIT2: I've just looked at the TOC, After starts with page 517 so includes the missing chapter as well as the epilogue. Is Newslog the same as After The Play? It is a possibility.

Since the epilogue in the published novel was taken from After the Play, it would make sense that the Newslog plus the scene with Wendy, Danny and Hallorann in your manuscript is After the Play, or at least some version of it. Maybe King wrote Before the Play in a second draft or something? According to sources, After the Play was lost over the years, so you might really have something there which could create a great stir in the King community. Maybe it can be validated by King himself? Yeah, CD would have drooled over this.

In 1993 John McLaughlin consigned a large amount of King material to Pacific Book Auction Galleries and the auction was held on Sept. 23, 1993. Here is the first item in the catalog. I have no idea who bought it but the description with page numbers may be of use in this discussion.

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[Ben Mears]

If only I had found these deleted passages and the missing chapter before CD completed their anniversary edition. They may have been interested in them as extras.


That was my first thought. Along with the inclusion of Before The Play it would have been the definitive version of The Shining.
Thanks for taking the time and consideration to share these deleted scenes; it is much appreciated.

[jonp]

Thanks for the information, Bob. It must be After The Play as the four deleted pages I have are p517-520. Very interesting. The four deleted pages are called Newslog and the epilogue section is called Summer.

[jonp]

If only I had found these deleted passages and the missing chapter before CD completed their anniversary edition. They may have been interested in them as extras.


That was my first thought. Along with the inclusion of Before The Play it would have been the definitive version of The Shining.
Thanks for taking the time and consideration to share these deleted scenes; it is much appreciated.

No problem. I found it fascinating compared the unedited and edited versions. I haven't listed all changes only interesting or major ones.

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks for the information, Bob. It must be After The Play as the four deleted pages I have are p517-520.

Yes, I think so too.

[NoAttitudeThisTime]

Holy wow, so the lost After the Play wasn't lost after all :D

[Ben Mears]

Since the epilogue in the published novel was taken from After the Play, it would make sense that the Newslog plus the scene with Wendy, Danny and Hallorann in your manuscript is After the Play, or at least some version of it. Maybe King wrote Before the Play in a second draft or something? According to sources, After the Play was lost over the years, so you might really have something there which could create a great stir in the King community. Maybe it can be validated by King himself? Yeah, CD would have drooled over this.

This will just provide an excuse for another limited edition (PS Publishing? Centipede?)of The Shining that will finally be the definitive version!

[Tommy]

Simply outstanding. I really hope this can make it into CD's The Shining. Congratulations Jon!

[dnemec]

Great proof, Jon!


Very nice! The last one I saw was 2/14 on eBay. The last one prior to that was 12/10 by Simon at Fantastic Literature. I think those are the only ones I have seen.

Wow, Bob, you must have incredible records!!

[carlosdetweiller]

Great proof, Jon!


Very nice! The last one I saw was 2/14 on eBay. The last one prior to that was 12/10 by Simon at Fantastic Literature. I think those are the only ones I have seen.

Wow, Bob, you must have incredible records!!

I bought them both so they are still in my collection. I have good records of things I have bought. But Mr. Rabbit Trick is the one that amazes me. He seems to have a record of just about everything sold recently, even things he didn't buy.

[peripheral]

Wow Jon, what an effort on your part. Thank you for this - very interesting.

[herbertwest]

I guess Ari and Jeremy received the UK FDNS proof for free from the publisher, as usual ;)

Congrats, Jon!

I didn't follow the train of thoughts of why we were mentionned? ;)

[biomieg]

Because Jon said: "I wonder where all the other copies have got to?"

That made me think of the fact that you and Ari always get proofs from the publisher. So two of the 77 proofs went to you guys.

[Brian861]

If only I had found these deleted passages and the missing chapter before CD completed their anniversary edition. They may have been interested in them as extras.

Great, Jon. You have just set production back 2 years! (Teasing) :). Amazing stuff, my friend. And couldn't have fallen into better hands. So will you be retiring someplace warm after the book is released? :).

[jonp]

Simply outstanding. I really hope this can make it into CD's The Shining. Congratulations Jon!

Thanks Tommy.


Great proof, Jon!

Thanks Dez


Wow Jon, what an effort on your part. Thank you for this - very interesting.

Thanks Antoni. It was great fun, it took me a day and a half. And then had to type it all up, as the computer didn't recognise the text and just came up with nonsense. I type a very slow one-fingered pace!!



If only I had found these deleted passages and the missing chapter before CD completed their anniversary edition. They may have been interested in them as extras.

Great, Jon. You have just set production back 2 years! (Teasing) :). Amazing stuff, my friend. And couldn't have fallen into better hands. So will you be retiring someplace warm after the book is released? :).

Thanks Brian. When I received it a few months ago, I thought it was nothing special and just put it away in a cupboard separate to my proof/manuscript collection. I came across it the other day and thought I would post it to find out what it was, initially thinking it was not genuine. I only half-heartedly bid on it on eBay.uk, when it was relisted unsold. It was the lack of interest that made me think it was not genuine. How wrong was I?
Whether it will be included in the CD book depends whether Stephen King wants the edited material released.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

An awesome find, Jon!! Congratulations!!! :clap::clap::clap:

I have to spread some rep points around before I can give you more, but it's in the bank my friend! :thumbsup:

[jonp]

An awesome find, Jon!! Congratulations!!! :clap::clap::clap:

I have to spread some rep points around before I can give you more, but it's in the bank my friend! :thumbsup:

Thanks Tim.

[herbertwest]

Because Jon said: "I wonder where all the other copies have got to?"

That made me think of the fact that you and Ari always get proofs from the publisher. So two of the 77 proofs went to you guys.

Ari is the most impressive one ;)


Glad to hear that the AFTER THE PLAY has been "recovered"

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Congratulations!

I noticed in the index the last chapter is After. Is it the same as the book or is it After the play?

[jonp]

Very nice! Congratulations!

I noticed in the index the last chapter is After. Is it the same as the book or is it After the play?

Thanks Ari. It's the complete After The Play. The missing section and the section that made the final text as the epilogue (but an early unedited version).

[Ari_Racing]

I've just read the last 6 pages of this thread and I realized I arrived late to the party.

HOW COOL!!!!!

[Brian861]

Huge congrats, Jon on your part in getting the extra material into The Shining!! :clap: I'd rep ya some more but have to spread it around a bit first.

[Br!an]

Congrats Jon. I'm glad you decided to see what you had in time for it to be published. Positive rep for sure!

[The Library Policeman]

Jon. I hear you're being published by Cemetery Dance in their edition of The Shining. Congratulations!

Will you sign my copy when it shows up? :evil:

[peripheral]

Jon. I hear you're being published by Cemetery Dance in their edition of The Shining. Congratulations!

Will you sign my copy when it shows up? :evil:

+1 :)
This is just so awesome Jon. Can you give us an idea about the theme of the essay?

[zelig]

Congratulations Jon. Pretty darn cool!

[jonp]

Thanks Guys. The essay, if you can call it that, is basically a short introduction to the deleted scenes section. I have written a couple of sentences about my collecting, how I came to acquire the manuscript and the history of the manuscript and 'After The Play" or all that I know about them, which is not much!.

Alan, I will gladly deface your expensive Shining books.:D

Off to the Joe Hill signing shortly! Yay!

[biomieg]

Enjoy your time with Joe, Jon!

[jonp]

Enjoy your time with Joe, Jon!

Thanks Michael. Will do.

[jonp]

I went to see Joe Hill again in Birmingham at the Waterstones store. Great evening with the usual format; a reading from the book, the Kazoo orchestra, Q&A session and a signing. I bought three 1st/1st there to get personalised, one for me and two for members. I also took a couple of proofs and postcards. I only arrived 10 minutes before the event started so I was seated near to back, so no kazoo for me. But as I was at the back I was only fourth in line for the signing.

Joe Hill - The Fireman - UK 1st/1st HB - Inscribed and signed

http://i.imgur.com/X9aig0y.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/i1CMg1C.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Pr4s4So.jpg

I took a couple of proofs as well for Joe to sign. I would like to think the UK Proof is the only one signed! I like the way he signed and dated the British way!

Joe Hill - The Fireman - UK Advance Uncorrected Proof - Signed (Pictured with a promo bookmark - the flipside).

http://i.imgur.com/aRoWjbE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/EKneUtI.jpg

Joe Hill - Tales From The Darkside Scriptbook - US Pre-production Galley - Signed

http://i.imgur.com/t3HT5Ed.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ouL6ZRU.jpg

Finally, a couple of promo postcards. I think it was really cool the way he wrote a postcard greeting message on the back as well as signing them.

Joe Hill - The Fireman - UK Promo postcards - Signed and inscribed (Pictured with the promo bookmark - front side).

http://i.imgur.com/p5x4dLW.jpg

Also, a couple of photos of me with Joe.

http://i.imgur.com/NfCJ06z.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/2vKppvM.jpg

[zelig]

Great pictures Jon and nice work on the signed books. The signed UK proof is great. I haven't seen another one signed. Love the postcards. Congratulations!

[jcmanske]

You have had an amazingly cool run my friend. I love the signed proof. Very happy for you. Great pic!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Brilliant, Jon. Congratulations!

Glasgow & Edinburgh for me tomorrow!

[jonp]

Great pictures Jon and nice work on the signed books. The signed UK proof is great. I haven't seen another one signed. Love the postcards. Congratulations!

Thanks Paul. This one might look very familiar to you soon. He signed all three copies differently, 'stay cool', 'flammably' and 'warmly'.
http://i.imgur.com/r78dd62.jpg


You have had an amazingly cool run my friend. I love the signed proof. Very happy for you. Great pic!!!

Thanks Jeff. Of my own books it was the UK proof that I really wanted signed.


Brilliant, Jon. Congratulations!

Glasgow & Edinburgh for me tomorrow!

Thanks Alan. Twice in one day! I was considering going to the Nottingham event as well on Saturday but it's quite a journey. I hope you have a great time. I will be congratulating you in a day or two in your collection thread.

[jonp]

While I was at the Joe Hill, I thought I might get a couple of these. As Joe said last night 'it's by a young up-and-coming writer whose new book was also released today'.

Stephen King - End Of Watch - UK 1st/1st HB

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

[zelig]

Thanks Jon. That one with my name on it is my favorite for some reason.

Let's hope that young up-and-coming author takes off.

[Stockerlone]

C O N G R A T S Jon !!!
Great new stuff !!

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah Glasgow Waterstone's signing in the afternoon, Jon and talk and signing in Blackwell's Edinburgh in the evening. I live almost slap bang between the 2 cities so it's ideal.

[The Library Policeman]

Nice End of Watch too by the way. Holly has kept mine for Fathers Day I've been told lol.

[jonp]

C O N G R A T S Jon !!!
Great new stuff !!

Thanks Frank.


Yeah Glasgow Waterstone's signing in the afternoon, Jon and talk and signing in Blackwell's Edinburgh in the evening. I live almost slap bang between the 2 cities so it's ideal.


Nice End of Watch too by the way. Holly has kept mine for Fathers Day I've been told lol.

Thanks Alan. Have a great time.

[biomieg]

Great pics, great new prides and joys. Looks like a day to remember, Jon!

[jonp]

I got so caught up in posting the Joe Hill event that I almost forgot it's Wednesday again.

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 10: This is one of the favourites of my new proofs. This must be my favourite King novel and one of my favourite stories of all time. There are thought to be about 200 copies of this proof produced.

Proof #97 - Stephen King - The Stand (Complete and Uncut) - US Advance Uncorrected Proof

http://i.imgur.com/dUj71Vk.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TEd8GPh.jpg

[biomieg]

Ah, and it's RPW again. Good times!

[zelig]

I completely forgot this week. Congratulations on that one Jon. You don't mess around bud. That's not one you see much at all.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

That's an awesome haul, Jon! A huge congratulations my friend! :clap:

[The Library Policeman]

Another belter of a proof, Jon. Congratulations!

[Brian861]

Awesome haul, Jon and awesome of you to hook some fellow members up! The Stand is my all time favorite so super cool to see that one. Congrats, brother!

[Sai Sheb]

Bloody hell Jon your luck is well in , you thought about playing the lottery??? Congrats!

[jonp]

Great pics, great new prides and joys. Looks like a day to remember, Jon!

Ah, and it's RPW again. Good times!

Thanks Michael. It was a great night which, as you say, I won't forget.


I completely forgot this week. Congratulations on that one Jon. You don't mess around bud. That's not one you see much at all.

Thanks Paul. I had almost forgotten to post it. You're right, not one you see often. I've never seen one for sale before.


That's an awesome haul, Jon! A huge congratulations my friend! :clap:

Thanks Tim.


Another belter of a proof, Jon. Congratulations!

Thanks Alan. I saved a couple of extremely scarce ones 'til last, but I think they're about three months away (that's if I only post one a week). I'm a little above my target for 100 proofs by the end of the year.


Awesome haul, Jon and awesome of you to hook some fellow members up! The Stand is my all time favorite so super cool to see that one. Congrats, brother!

Thanks Brian. Great minds think alike. I haven't read The Stand for a while but a truly impressive book.


Bloody hell Jon your luck is well in , you thought about playing the lottery??? Congrats!

Thanks. There's certainly a big amount of luck involved with collecting, being in the right place at the right time or seeing a rare book before anyone else. But since I've joined this site, I think it's more important who you know. Over the last two years on this site, there have been so many opportunities that were just not available before I joined the forum. I have also learnt so much just chatting to you guys and researching the catalogue. It's also been a pleasure getting to know everyone.

Btw I can't afford any lottery tickets, too many books to pay off!

[peripheral]

Oh, in all of the commotion of the The Shining developments, I missed the rare Proof Wednesday edition! Great one... Never seen it before.

[jonp]

I managed to find a 10 pack of these.

http://i.imgur.com/UF6Qbzs.jpg

Joe Hill - The Fireman - UK 1st/1st HB - Waterstones Signed Edition with Red Sprayed Page Edges

http://i.imgur.com/BdAl2nd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/E5NgxT2.jpg

[jonp]

Oh, in all of the commotion of the The Shining developments, I missed the rare Proof Wednesday edition! Great one... Never seen it before.

Thanks Antoni. I've only seen one before this one.

[zelig]

I've been on the fence about that Waterstones Fireman. I hope I don't end up regretting not going for it. It looks really nice. I have the Goldsboro one in order. That 10 pack of EOW is cool.

[Roog]

Nice 10-pack you found there, jon. Keeping it this way for the collection? Otherwise I'm interested in a WHSmith edition of End of Watch :)

[Brian861]

I've been on the fence about that Waterstones Fireman. I hope I don't end up regretting not going for it. It looks really nice. I have the Goldsboro one in order. That 10 pack of EOW is cool.

I don't think you will, Paul. I'd asked Simon initially to pick me up a Waterstones but decided to go with the Goldsboro instead due to it being numbered. I didn't realized the Waterstones was signed until Jon posted it here. I'd seen it mentioned over on the CD forum I think so asked Simon to get it for me in my excitement of seeing the sprayed text block.

Jon. Will you be distributing some of those WHSmith editions to your American brethren? :).

[jonp]

I've been on the fence about that Waterstones Fireman. I hope I don't end up regretting not going for it. It looks really nice. I have the Goldsboro one in order. That 10 pack of EOW is cool.

Thanks Paul. The Waterstones Fireman, I think is identical to the Goldsboro, apart from the signature is on a limitation page. The Waterstones does have a different ISBN sticker over the trade 1st ISBN on the DJ.


Nice 10-pack you found there, jon. Keeping it this way for the collection? Otherwise I'm interested in a WHSmith edition of End of Watch :)

Thanks Rogier, Already opened waiting to be distributed. I can understand now why I seem to have real trouble trying to find a perfect copy of the WHSmith editions. It's not the perfect way to transport them in heat-sealed plastic stretched over the books putting stress on the DJs. This is the way the printers pack them. I will need to swap out a couple of dingers. As I have to go back to swap a couple, I could pick you up a copy as well, Rogier.

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



I've been on the fence about that Waterstones Fireman. I hope I don't end up regretting not going for it. It looks really nice. I have the Goldsboro one in order. That 10 pack of EOW is cool.

I don't think you will, Paul. I'd asked Simon initially to pick me up a Waterstones but decided to go with the Goldsboro instead due to it being numbered. I didn't realized the Waterstones was signed until Jon posted it here. I'd seen it mentioned over on the CD forum I think so asked Simon to get it for me in my excitement of seeing the sprayed text block.

Jon. Will you be distributing some of those WHSmith editions to your American brethren? :).

Thanks Brian, Yes, all of these apart from one (mine) are off to the US. I have a smaller pile of trade 1sts going to US and Europe.

[jonp]

Stephen King - End Of Watch - UK 1st/1st WHSmith Collector's Edition

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

[Brian861]

A beautiful stack of books, Jon! Love those variant covers and thanks so much for sharing the cover photo. It's really cool the way the members here look after each other as well when it comes all the various editions, both US and UK. Huge thanks to all of you who take the time to obtain and send these back and forth across the pond. :rock:

[webstar1000]

Those covers are so nice!

[herbertwest]

Stephen King - End Of Watch - UK 1st/1st WHSmith Collector's Edition

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y496/fenpad/IMG_5741_zpszg6jljep.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/fenpad/media/IMG_5741_zpszg6jljep.jpg.html)

No text specifially for that edition?

[jonp]

Those covers are so nice!

Thanks Kris. They are very nice. I quite like the Fireman cover, very simple but effective especially with the red sprayed edges.

[jonp]

No text specifially for that edition?

No differences with the text, just a different dust jacket.

[racerx45]

I got so caught up in posting the Joe Hill event that I almost forgot it's Wednesday again.

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 10: This is one of the favourites of my new proofs. This must be my favourite King novel and one of my favourite stories of all time. There are thought to be about 200 copies of this proof produced.

Proof #97 - Stephen King - The Stand (Complete and Uncut) - US Advance Uncorrected Proof

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y496/fenpad/IMG_5698_zpsb3sbsiys.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/fenpad/media/IMG_5698_zpsb3sbsiys.jpg.html)
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y496/fenpad/IMG_5699_zpsa4psvhbc.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/fenpad/media/IMG_5699_zpsa4psvhbc.jpg.html)

Congratulations Jon. I would love to add a copy of that proof to my collection one day.

[Roog]

Nice 10-pack you found there, jon. Keeping it this way for the collection? Otherwise I'm interested in a WHSmith edition of End of Watch :)

Thanks Rogier, Already opened waiting to be distributed. I can understand now why I seem to have real trouble trying to find a perfect copy of the WHSmith editions. It's not the perfect way to transport them in heat-sealed plastic stretched over the books putting stress on the DJs. This is the way the printers pack them. I will need to swap out a couple of dingers. As I have to go back to swap a couple, I could pick you up a copy as well, Rogier.That would be very nice, Jon.
Looking forward to your help with this! :)

[jonp]

Congratulations Jon. I would love to add a copy of that proof to my collection one day.

Thank you. I hope you manage to get one soon, it's nice proof to have - probably one of my thickest proofs!

[jonp]

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 11: A couple of proofs this week

Proof #98 - Stephen King - Christine - US Advance Uncorrected Proof

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

Proof #99 - Stephen King - Misery - UK Advance Uncorrected Proof

http://i.imgur.com/YJynH8t.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Wonderful, Jon. You are up there with Bob and John H on the proof front!!

[jonp]

Wonderful, Jon. You are up there with Bob and John H on the proof front!!

Thanks Alan. Don't forget Paul, he has more proofs than me as well as Bob and John H.

[The Library Policeman]

Of course! Sorry Paul. And Michaël and.....

You guys all have a LOT of proofs!!

[peripheral]

Awesome. Never seen that UK Misery. Jon, I don't recall seeing a photo how you display all of your proofs - are they among your other collectibles?

[jonp]

Awesome. Never seen that UK Misery. Jon, I don't recall seeing a photo how you display all of your proofs - are they among your other collectibles?

Thanks Antoni. I have a dedicated 'proof / manuscript' bookcase. Currently has four and half filled shelves.

[peripheral]

Awesome. Never seen that UK Misery. Jon, I don't recall seeing a photo how you display all of your proofs - are they among your other collectibles?

Thanks Antoni. I have a dedicated 'proof / manuscript' bookcase. Currently has four and half filled shelves.

Is there a photo here on your thread? If not, I'd love to see it posted sometime

[jonp]

Awesome. Never seen that UK Misery. Jon, I don't recall seeing a photo how you display all of your proofs - are they among your other collectibles?

Thanks Antoni. I have a dedicated 'proof / manuscript' bookcase. Currently has four and half filled shelves.

Is there a photo here on your thread? If not, I'd love to see it posted sometime

This was my beginning of year update - the proof shelves photos are seriously out of date.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18338-Book-Collection-jonp&p=969114&viewfull=1#post969114

[peripheral]

Awesome. Never seen that UK Misery. Jon, I don't recall seeing a photo how you display all of your proofs - are they among your other collectibles?

Thanks Antoni. I have a dedicated 'proof / manuscript' bookcase. Currently has four and half filled shelves.

Is there a photo here on your thread? If not, I'd love to see it posted sometime

This was my beginning of year update - the proof shelves photos are seriously out of date.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18338-Book-Collection-jonp&p=969114&viewfull=1#post969114

Yes! Awesome... Thanks Jon. You have an incredible collection.

[biomieg]

Wonderful, Jon. You are up there with Bob and John H on the proof front!!

Thanks Alan. Don't forget Paul, he has more proofs than me as well as Bob and John H.

Mike Pasiuk and Gerald Winters have a few proofs as well... but my guess is you're definitely closing in on the Top 5 (assuming that most big proof collectors are on here)

[stroppygoblin]

Having had the honour of seeing Jon's collection 1st hand, I am amazed he has found space for all the latest acquisitions...
I'm picturing some sort of gravity defying shelves, magnetically attached to the ceiling!!! :evil:

[jonp]

Yes! Awesome... Thanks Jon. You have an incredible collection.

Thank you very much, Antoni.




Wonderful, Jon. You are up there with Bob and John H on the proof front!!

Thanks Alan. Don't forget Paul, he has more proofs than me as well as Bob and John H.

Mike Pasiuk and Gerald Winters have a few proofs as well... but my guess is you're definitely closing in on the Top 5 (assuming that most big proof collectors are on here)

There are many proof collectors to aspire to. One day I may have most but I've got a long way to go. At latest count, with expected new arrivals, I'm at approximately 115. There are some relatively easy-to-find ones that I haven't acquired yet, for example US proofs of Revival, Finders Keepers etc.


Having had the honour of seeing Jon's collection 1st hand, I am amazed he has found space for all the latest acquisitions...
I'm picturing some sort of gravity defying shelves, magnetically attached to the ceiling!!! :evil:

The same old bookcases, no special gravity defying bookcases. Just selling lots of non-King books. I cleared out the bookcase full of PS titles to make way for the proofs. Only 2 out of the 8 bookcases now have non-King books in them.

[zelig]

Congratulations Jon. I'm really enjoying seeing your proof collection being built.

[jonp]

Congratulations Jon. I'm really enjoying seeing your proof collection being built.

Thanks Paul.

[jonp]

I received this today, I was a bit surprised by Joe's signature not being on the limitation page but the title page.

Joe Hill - The Fireman - UK 1st/1st Goldsboro Books Signed limited Edition 195/350

http://i.imgur.com/aMGrCBX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ygTrtMj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/sO0j2pk.jpg

[dnemec]

Nice proofs, Jon! Those are two of my favorites!



It is a bit weird that The Fireman isn't signed on the limitation page, but it's still a nice book. Can't wait for mine to arrive (in another 3-4 weeks)!

[Brian861]

Very nice all around, Jon! I also have the Goldsboro on order.

[stroppygoblin]

I received this today, I was a bit surprised by Joe's signature not being on the limitation page but the title page.


As the book is identical to the one being sold by Waterstones (same red edges) I would hazard a guess and say Joe signed a whole bunch and some went to Waterstones and some went to Goldsboro. Only Goldsboro went the extra mile and tipped in a limitation page afterwards.

[jonp]

Nice proofs, Jon! Those are two of my favorites!



It is a bit weird that The Fireman isn't signed on the limitation page, but it's still a nice book. Can't wait for mine to arrive (in another 3-4 weeks)!

Thanks Dez. Btw something else is coming your way.


Very nice all around, Jon! I also have the Goldsboro on order.

Thanks Brian.



I received this today, I was a bit surprised by Joe's signature not being on the limitation page but the title page.


As the book is identical to the one being sold by Waterstones (same red edges) I would hazard a guess and say Joe signed a whole bunch and some went to Waterstones and some went to Goldsboro. Only Goldsboro went the extra mile and tipped in a limitation page afterwards.

Hmm. I was thinking the same thing, even though I read somewhere (probably the Joe Hill thread) that they were signed last week. But I'm definitely thinking the same as you.

[Joe315]

I received this today, I was a bit surprised by Joe's signature not being on the limitation page but the title page.


As the book is identical to the one being sold by Waterstones (same red edges) I would hazard a guess and say Joe signed a whole bunch and some went to Waterstones and some went to Goldsboro. Only Goldsboro went the extra mile and tipped in a limitation page afterwards.

It's possible he either chose to or was asked to sign on the title page. Some of the Goldsboro limiteds are signed on the title page as opposed to the tip in.

[jonp]

I received this today, I was a bit surprised by Joe's signature not being on the limitation page but the title page.


As the book is identical to the one being sold by Waterstones (same red edges) I would hazard a guess and say Joe signed a whole bunch and some went to Waterstones and some went to Goldsboro. Only Goldsboro went the extra mile and tipped in a limitation page afterwards.

It's possible he either chose to or was asked to sign on the title page. Some of the Goldsboro limiteds are signed on the title page as supposed to the tip in.

Thanks for the Information, Joe. The only other Goldsboro limiteds I have are the Cronin's which are signed on the limitation pages.

[Stockerlone]

Congrats Jon for the supernice new books !!!

[ke7285]

Very nice proof's Jon, nice Joe Hill too!

[jonp]

Congrats Jon for the supernice new books !!!

Thanks Frank


Very nice proof's Jon, nice Joe Hill too!

Thanks Kevin.

[jonp]

The new Justin Cronin was released 2 days ago and it looks like there are four UK editions; the trade 1st, the 'Airport' TPB, a Waterstones edition with extra content and the Goldsboro S/L.

This is the Waterstones edition with an exclusive 3-page essay as an afterword titled 'How I finished The Passage Trilogy' by Justin Cronin. Strangely, all the Waterstones editions are second printings, I checked in three Waterstones stores and every copy was a 2nd printing. I do have an extra copy if anyone is interested. Just PM me.

Justin Cronin - The City Of Mirrors - UK 1st/2nd Waterstones Edition HB

http://i.imgur.com/1Og0GO5.jpg

This proof does not seem to have been produced in vast numbers but you can get them for a very reasonable price.

Justin Cronin - The City Of Mirrors - UK Advance Uncorrected Proof

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

[jonp]

A big thank you to Paul for getting these for me.

Stephen King - End Of Watch - US 1st/1st HB

http://i.imgur.com/kM9z0p5.jpg

Joe Hill - The Fireman - US 1st/1st HB Signed and Inscribed (with the lyric sheet)

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

http://i.imgur.com/91X9RED.jpg

[Brian861]

Very nice, Jon. Congrats!

[herbertwest]

The new Justin Cronin was released 2 days ago and it looks like there are four UK editions; the trade 1st, the 'Airport' TPB, a Waterstones edition with extra content and the Goldsboro S/L.

This is the Waterstones edition with an exclusive 3-page essay as an afterword titled 'How I finished The Passage Trilogy' by Justin Cronin. Strangely, all the Waterstones editions are second printings, I checked in three Waterstones stores and every copy was a 2nd printing. I do have an extra copy if anyone is interested. Just PM me.

Justin Cronin - The City Of Mirrors - UK 1st/2nd Waterstones Edition HB

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y496/fenpad/IMG_5759_zps9t6ehgch.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/fenpad/media/IMG_5759_zps9t6ehgch.jpg.html)



Ok so there is an essay exclusively to that edition... hmmm

[jonp]

Very nice, Jon. Congrats!

Thanks Brian.



Ok so there is an essay exclusively to that edition... hmmm

I have seen something similar to the essay on the internet somewhere. I may be a print version of that.

[herbertwest]

If you can find the link back :)

[jonp]

If you can find the link back :)

Sorry, Jeremy, I can't find it again. You may be able to read it from these.

http://i.imgur.com/Z72C5FL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rF1V60E.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/XeBNnOd.jpg

[jonp]

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 12: A couple of proofs this week

Stephen King - 'Salem's Lot - US Advance Review Uncorrected Proof (Cemetery Dance)

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y496/fenpad/IMG_4697_zpswalq2y8r.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/fenpad/media/IMG_4697_zpswalq2y8r.jpg.html)

Proof #100 - Stephen King - 'Salem's Lot - US Advance Inter-Office Uncorrected Proof (Cemetery Dance)

http://i.imgur.com/a7oclEb.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Love 'em, Jon. Congratulations!

[webstar1000]

They are good ones to have brother:)

[Roog]

Very cool proofs 8)

[Brian861]

Very nice, Jon!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!

[jonp]

Love 'em, Jon. Congratulations!

Thanks Alan, I love 'em too.


They are good ones to have brother:)

Thanks Kris.


Very cool proofs 8)

Thanks Rogier.


Very nice, Jon!

Thanks Brian.


Very nice!

Thanks Ari.

[zelig]

Congratulations Jon! Great that you got them both. Not always easy to find.

[Theli]

Big congrats on the CD Lot proofs! Very cool!

[jonp]

Congratulations Jon! Great that you got them both. Not always easy to find.

Thanks Paul. The review copy, I've had for about 8 months (I was asked not the post until publication - so it's safe now) but the inter-office proof is a new arrival from a very nice man at CD!


Big congrats on the CD Lot proofs! Very cool!

Thanks Dan. I agree they are cool.

[dnemec]

Boy, those are nice ones!!! Congrats, Jon!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Love the CD proofs brother. Your pic of the Goldsboro Fireman really upped my anticipation at receiving mine as well. Cheers!!

[jonp]

Boy, those are nice ones!!! Congrats, Jon!

Thanks Dez.


Love the CD proofs brother. Your pic of the Goldsboro Fireman really upped my anticipation at receiving mine as well. Cheers!!

Thanks Chad. The Goldsboro Fireman is a very nice one to have. I think the red edges look amazing and it is extra special over the Waterstones edition by having the limitation page.

[biomieg]

Good stuff, Jon (like always). I will be sending something your way tomorrow, finally! I was planning to have it out to you last week but life got in the way - sorry!

[jonp]

Thanks Michael. I know that feeling at the moment. Did the reverse package arrive with you?

[biomieg]

Not yet, but I'm not worried!

[jonp]

Thanks to Marco, I now have three new Joe Hill items. One of them I did not know existed until a few days ago. It is an extended Exclusive Preview of The Fireman that has the features of a partial proof, with marketing details on the rear cover and 153 pages of small double spaced text of the first sixteen chapters. This one seems quite a rare promo item which has been signed by Joe Hill. The extended preview is a smaller format than the more common sampler preview and is perfect bound rather than stapled.

Joe Hill - The Fireman - UK Extended Exclusive Preview - Signed by Joe Hill

http://i.imgur.com/zNABo6P.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/obYHHL5.jpg

The Extended Exclusive Preview on the left and the sampler on the right.

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

Joe Hill - Thumbprint Graphic Novel - US 1st/1st HB

http://i.imgur.com/J8XDfZx.jpg

Joe Hill - Shadow Show - US #1 Retailer Exclusive

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

[Stockerlone]

Congrats Jon, for the VERY nice new stuff !!!

[Brian861]

Very nice, Jon!

[jonp]

Congrats Jon, for the VERY nice new stuff !!!

Thanks Frank.


Very nice, Jon!

Thanks Brian.

[herbertwest]

I didn't know that there was a comic version of his story in SHADOW SHOW

[zelig]

Congratulations Jon. Some nice new Joe Hill items. I also wasn't aware of that extended preview until recently. I was lucky enough to find one and it's on the way. I have not seen many of these out there.

[jonp]

I didn't know that there was a comic version of his story in SHADOW SHOW

I wasn't aware of it also, until I requested the comic. It is a comic story based on 'The Silver Water of Lake Champlain'.


Congratulations Jon. Some nice new Joe Hill items. I also wasn't aware of that extended preview until recently. I was lucky enough to find one and it's on the way. I have not seen many of these out there.

Thanks Paul. I think I know the one you mean. I spotted two on eBay the day after I bought this copy. I had never seen them before and strangely the two on eBay were being sold by a dealer 10 miles from me!

[The Library Policeman]

Great new Joe Hill stuff, Jon. I too never knew there was an extended preview out there. Very cool to have a signed one!!

(i'm kidding myself that i won't look for one now. but i will. oh i will)

[jonp]

Great new Joe Hill stuff, Jon. I too never knew there was an extended preview out there. Very cool to have a signed one!!

(i'm kidding myself that i won't look for one now. but i will. oh i will)

Thanks Alan. I almost feels like we discover a new item on a daily basis, it's hard to keep up sometimes. I hope you find one soon.

[jonp]

I have a small UK promo item to post that I hadn't seen before. A bookmark from Ottakar's Bookshops. Receiving this bookmark reminded me that this bookshop chain was one of my favourite shops. Ten years ago they were bought out by the HMV group and the stores were merged into Waterstones. My local town then had two Waterstones for a year until the original Waterstones closed.

Stephen King - If you like Stephen King you'll love these... (Dreamcatcher) - UK Promotional Bookmark

http://i.imgur.com/BewxiBg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NcHX4v5.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Great new Joe Hill stuff, Jon. I too never knew there was an extended preview out there. Very cool to have a signed one!!

(i'm kidding myself that i won't look for one now. but i will. oh i will)

Thanks Alan. I almost feels like we discover a new item on a daily basis, it's hard to keep up sometimes. I hope you find one soon.


There's one on ebay already! Lol

Nice bookmark too, Jon.

[Brian861]

Do you have a magic hat, Jon that you keep pulling this stuff out of, LOL. :cool:

[zelig]

That's very cool Jon. Never seen it before. Based on what you said it these would be very scarce. Congrats.

[The Library Policeman]

Do you have a magic hat, Jon that you keep pulling this stuff out of, LOL. :cool:


He has a fine collection indeed, Brian. I think he has a magic wallet :evil:

[Brian861]

Do you have a magic hat, Jon that you keep pulling this stuff out of, LOL. :cool:


He has a fine collection indeed, Brian. I think he has a magic wallet :evil:

:rofl: Or maybe he's getting these from the trunk of a certain Buick :evil:

[jonp]

Great new Joe Hill stuff, Jon. I too never knew there was an extended preview out there. Very cool to have a signed one!!

(i'm kidding myself that i won't look for one now. but i will. oh i will)

Thanks Alan. I almost feels like we discover a new item on a daily basis, it's hard to keep up sometimes. I hope you find one soon.


There's one on ebay already! Lol

Nice bookmark too, Jon.

Thanks Alan. Good luck Alan, that guy down the road from me seems to have a few. It has a Fireman bookmark to add to your dozen or so!


Do you have a magic hat, Jon that you keep pulling this stuff out of, LOL. :cool:

Thanks Brian. No magic hat unfortunately. :(


That's very cool Jon. Never seen it before. Based on what you said it these would be very scarce. Congrats.

Thanks Paul. I had never seen it before and I don't remember seeing them in the shop either.



Do you have a magic hat, Jon that you keep pulling this stuff out of, LOL. :cool:


He has a fine collection indeed, Brian. I think he has a magic wallet :evil:

Magic credit card - I will have to pay it off one day.

[jonp]

Do you have a magic hat, Jon that you keep pulling this stuff out of, LOL. :cool:


He has a fine collection indeed, Brian. I think he has a magic wallet :evil:

:rofl: Or maybe he's getting these from the trunk of a certain Buick :evil:

Hmmmmmm.... my secret's out!

[Brian861]

Magic credit card - I will have to pay it off one day.

Na. Just pay down so you can buy more stuff. Leave the balance for your estate to deal with :).

[The Library Policeman]

Great new Joe Hill stuff, Jon. I too never knew there was an extended preview out there. Very cool to have a signed one!!

(i'm kidding myself that i won't look for one now. but i will. oh i will)

Thanks Alan. I almost feels like we discover a new item on a daily basis, it's hard to keep up sometimes. I hope you find one soon.


There's one on ebay already! Lol

Nice bookmark too, Jon.

Thanks Alan. Good luck Alan, that guy down the road from me seems to have a few. It has a Fireman bookmark to add to your dozen or so!.

Yeah thanks Jon I'm watching that one on ebay :)

Haha I ended up with 14 bookmarks from Blackwell's Books in Edinburgh. I gave 7 away - sold 5 - and I'm keeping 2 (or three if I win the preview copy) :evil:

[biomieg]

Wait, what? No RPW? Don't tell me you ran out of new proofs!

[herbertwest]

I thought exactly the same. What is going on???

[zelig]

I was also wondering what's going on. Please make things right with the world. Post a proof!

[peripheral]

Heeyyy... It's like I've come to see the band - but the gig's been cancelled and there's a bunch of us milling about outside.

Now you listen here Jon, and you listen good... I've come to see the Proofs! Where are THE PROOFS!! ;)

[jonp]

The delayed Rare Proof Wednesday Part 13 - Sorry for the delay but I haven't been able to get onto the site much in the last week due to continuing and worsening health issues, so the RPWs may get a little erratic but hopefully not for long. Fingers crossed. I'll try and speed things up and post a few.

Proof #101 - Stephen King - Tommyknockers - US Advance Uncorrected Proof
I haven't seen too many of these for sale in the last year or two, but I'm very fortunate to have found this one in pretty much pristine condition.

http://i.imgur.com/kxs5POc.jpg

Proof #102 - Stephen King - The Bachman Books - US Advance Uncorrected Proof

http://i.imgur.com/Zv3Axm2.jpg

Proof #103 - Stephen King - End Of Watch - US Advance Uncorrected Proof with Publisher's Letter.
A big thank you to Niels for this one. Awesome packing - the box would have withstood a nuclear bomb!

http://i.imgur.com/dlIrX0q.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/At3u1xA.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Great stuff as usual, Jon and I hope your health improves. You're one of the good guys and we don't want ill good guys!

[peripheral]

Ahhhh, feel that? The proofs are here and that's the feeling of equilibrium. Never seen the Tommyknockers proof before. Also, sorry to hear about your health Jon, I hope you hit recovery road soon.

[zelig]

Sorry to hear about the health issues Jon. I hope things improve soon for you. Great proofs as usual. Congratulations!

[Brian861]

Good stuff, Jon. Feel better soon!

[jonp]

Thanks guys. Beginning to feel a bit more human again.

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 14

Proof #104 - Stephen King - Cujo - US Advance Uncorrected Proof
This is a really nice copy - really pleased with it.

http://i.imgur.com/lrIKQD9.jpg

Proof #105 Stephen King - Dolores Claiborne - UK Uncorrected Presentation Book Proof

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

[Brian861]

Good stuff, Jon. Cujo is one of my all time favorites.

[zelig]

Nice Jon. The Cujo looks to be great shape. Congratulations! Happy to hear you're feeling better.

[herbertwest]

Nice ones!
Already 105 proofs? That goes fast!

[Lot guy]

Congratulations on the PROOFS, MOST Importantly happy your feeling better!!!!

[jcmanske]

Jon, stunning additions as always. The envy factor runs high with you :)

[jonp]

Good stuff, Jon. Cujo is one of my all time favorites.

Thanks Brian. I really liked Cujo as well but I haven't read it for a very long time.


Nice Jon. The Cujo looks to be great shape. Congratulations! Happy to hear you're feeling better.

Thanks Paul. Yes, the Cujo is in great shape. There are two staple holes on the front cover so I assume there was a slip attached to it at some point.


Nice ones!
Already 105 proofs? That goes fast!

Thanks Jeremy. I can't believe I've got to 105 and beyond as a well.


Congratulations on the PROOFS, MUST Importantly happy your feeling better!!!!

Thanks Matt. Thanks for the best wishes.


Jon, stunning additions as always. The envy factor runs high with you :)

Thanks Jeff. I think your envy factor will get more with five of the remaining dozen left to post.

[biomieg]

Glad to hear you're on the mend, Jon. 'Remaining dozen' sounds intriguing!

[Brian861]

Glad to hear you're on the mend, Jon. 'Remaining dozen' sounds intriguing!

Indeed! Ditto on the recovery, my friend.

[peripheral]

Excellent proofs.

And human is very good. Nice.

[jonp]

Glad to hear you're on the mend, Jon. 'Remaining dozen' sounds intriguing!

Thanks Michael. Shouldn't take too long to post them as I will post them in groups.



Glad to hear you're on the mend, Jon. 'Remaining dozen' sounds intriguing!

Indeed! Ditto on the recovery, my friend.

Thanks Brian.


Excellent proofs.

And human is very good. Nice.

Thanks Antoni.

[jonp]

This arrived from Amazon UK. I was fortunate to get a set containing all 1st/1st.

Stephen King - The Bill Hodges Trilogy - US 1st/1st Boxset

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

http://i.imgur.com/T7MfldQ.jpg

[Stockerlone]

:clap::thumbsup::clap:

[Brian861]

Good deal on the trilogy.

[zelig]

Congrats. Made me think if there would be a UK version of this boxed set. I actually hope not. Would be one more thing to buy.

[jonp]

:clap::thumbsup::clap:

Thanks Frank.


Good deal on the trilogy.

Thanks Brian.


Congrats. Made me think if there would be a UK version of this boxed set. I actually hope not. Would be one more thing to buy.

Thanks Paul. I haven't seen a UK version advertised anywhere, so I also hope there isn't one. I haven't any shelf space left for this box set.

[jonp]

Rare Proof Wednesday Part 15 - My The Shining proof collection. Not as impressive as Matt's Doubleday proofs today.

Proof #106 - Stephen King - The Shining - US Advance Uncorrected Reviewer Proof (Cemetery Dance)

From what Bob has said previously there were 30 of this state produced to send out to reviewers. This is much fewer than previous proofs as CD expected the book to sell out pre-publication.

http://i.imgur.com/42CR6g4.jpg

Proof #107 - Stephen King - The Shining - US Advance Uncorrected Inter-office Proof (Cemetery Dance)

There were 20 copies of the proof for internal interoffice purposes. We print the interoffice proofs at a different stage than the review copies. The printing of the interoffice proofs is at a different stage than the review copies. Sometimes CD end up using the same files for both, but not always. The interoffice proofs are to give the design team a chance to handle the book in print, bound, like a real book. This step adds cost to the production, but it is done to make sure nothing is overlooked that affects the readability or production of the book. This is important to CD that these volumes look good and are very readable, to confirm that before they print review copies. As Bob quoted, at least 10 were used in the proofing process leaving 10 or less in fine, unused condition. This copy is one of the unused examples.

http://i.imgur.com/jDqWTi3.jpg

Proof #108 - Stephen King - The Shine - US Manuscript Proof (Agent Advance Copy)

Since I posted this a couple of months ago I have found much more above this manuscript. This a photocopied copy of the original manuscript that was sent to King's agent Ziegler Associates, Inc in LA. The agent sent these out to prospective Movie Production companies to see if they were interested in buying the filming rights of the book adaptation. The manuscript is the full version of the book while it was still titled The Shine and is unedited with lots of deleted scenes and sentences and includes the full and supposedly missing After The Play chapter. I have noticed that there are two missing pages of which there are two reasons for this. The first is that someone messed up with the copier. Very possible, especially given it's age. The second is that it was done intentionally. Removing certain pages or duplicating others is a way to find out who is leaking/copying/sharing your scripts/manuscripts. For example, if a copy surfaced missing page 41 that would tell you who had leaked it -- as long as they kept track of their system! These days they tend to just embed a watermark since everything except the highest level stuff is sent around via PDFs, but even then they sometimes drop a page here or there in case the watermark is stripped.

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

Proof #109 - Stephen King - The Shining - US Advance Bonus Section Notes, Drafts and Submission Copy

These are my notes on the bonus section of CDs The Shining. From left to right they include my hand-written notes on location of deleted scenes comparing page number of the manuscript to the first edition book. Next is the first draft with hand corrections and additional deleted sentences on second comparison with the manuscript. The second from the right is the second draft with spell checking and one last proof reading to the manuscript (with a few minor hand corrections). The far right is the final draft that I submitted to CD which includes an introduction. I have kept these with the manuscript.

http://i.imgur.com/DI3ZhPs.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!

[stroppygoblin]

Very meticulous Jon! I expect 50 years down the line, someone posting on the NP&J thread that they have just bought the original hand written notes that someone called 'JonP' created for the extremely scarce and hard to find CD limited of The Shining... :evil:

As soon as mine arrives I will be off down the road to get you to sign it :thumbsup:

[peripheral]

+1 :thumbsup:

Wonderful work Jon. Blows my mind your contribution to this edition.

[webstar1000]

Very very very cool stuff for sure!


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[herbertwest]

Those are really neat!
Awhile back I tried to get copies or anything possible from the first french publishers that bought King's books, but complicated to track down archives as the publishers have been merged with others etc etc.
Getting old stuff like is pretty cool !

[jcmanske]

You have been a very busy and productive collector! Congratulations on the new additions and thanks for your contributions to the King collecting community.

[zelig]

Congratulations on the new CD proofs and good to hear more on the manuscript story. I'm looking forward to seeing the final product.

[Brian861]

Just pure awesomeness, my friend! Congrats!

[The Library Policeman]

Amazing stuff Jon and still absolutely delighted for you on being part of the new edition of The Shining. :)

[T-Dogz_AK47]

That is absolutely superb, Jon! Totally AWESOME!!!! :clap::clap::clap:


You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to jonp again.