Book Collection : jonp

[jonp]

This arrived today, I believe this is the first glimpse of the PS Lettered 'The Fireman.'

Joe Hill - The Fireman - UK Lettered Traycased Deluxe edition - C and T/26

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

https://i.imgur.com/K3C4TZC.jpg

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

https://i.imgur.com/t52gFfj.jpg

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

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

https://i.imgur.com/Kekz8ec.jpg

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

[jonp]

Nice! Looking forward to the next four ;) and great to see you posting again, it seems a while ago. (not that I should complain, I'm hardly posting anything myself at the moment).

Thanks Michaël. I'm trying not the buy much at the moment - most of the new books are either trades or ordered a long time ago.

[The Library Policeman]

Love the lettered Fireman, Jon. Congratulations!

[Brian861]

Very nice! Although I wasn't a bad fan of the story; love the art in and around their production!

[jonp]

Love the lettered Fireman, Jon. Congratulations!

Thanks Alan. It's a very nice book.


Very nice! Although I wasn't a bad fan of the story; love the art in and around their production!

Thanks Brian. I agreed the artwork is great. At this point I can't disagreed/agreed with you on the story, as I must admit, I haven't read 'The Fireman' yet. It's on my to-read list. I haven't had too much time to read recently, so I am very slowly reading Cronin's 'City of Mirrors' at the moment.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I don't collect Joe Jill, but that book looks hot!

[jonp]

I don't collect Joe Jill, but that book looks hot!

Thanks Steve.

[dnemec]

Great new stuff, Jon! That lettered Fireman is terrific!

[jonp]

Great new stuff, Jon! That lettered Fireman is terrific!

Thanks Dez. Yes, it's great.

[jonp]

This took me four Tesco stores before I found a copy.

Stephen King / Owen King - Sleeping beauties - UK 1st/1st HB Tesco Exclusive Edition

https://i.imgur.com/z8MI4M6.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/mFsqKo1.jpg

[Brian861]

Nice grab, Jon!

[The Library Policeman]

Nice, Jon. I ended up ordering mine from Tesco online. My local stores didn't have any.

[jonp]

Nice grab, Jon!

Thanks Brian.


Nice, Jon. I ended up ordering mine from Tesco online. My local stores didn't have any.

Thanks Alan. I finally bought it in my local Worcester South Tesco on Thursday, they didn't stock any before then -- the Worcester North store still didn't have any.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I enjoyed your (peacock)tale about your adventures finding that edition.

[Brian861]

Nice, Jon. I ended up ordering mine from Tesco online. My local stores didn't have any.

Is Tesco kinda like a Wal-Mart or Target?

[The Library Policeman]

Nice, Jon. I ended up ordering mine from Tesco online. My local stores didn't have any.

Is Tesco kinda like a Wal-Mart or Target?

It is Brian. Big supermarket that sells everything from food to clothes.

[Brian861]

Nice, Jon. I ended up ordering mine from Tesco online. My local stores didn't have any.

Is Tesco kinda like a Wal-Mart or Target?

It is Brian. Big supermarket that sells everything from food to clothes.

Gotcha. Sorry for the mini-hijack, Jon :)

[peripheral]

Very cool...

[jonp]

I enjoyed your (peacock)tale about your adventures finding that edition.

Thanks Steve, I bet they put you right to sleep!





Nice, Jon. I ended up ordering mine from Tesco online. My local stores didn't have any.

Is Tesco kinda like a Wal-Mart or Target?

It is Brian. Big supermarket that sells everything from food to clothes.

Gotcha. Sorry for the mini-hijack, Jon :)

No problem at all, Brian.


Very cool...

Thanks Antoni.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Wow! I really like that.

Oh noooooooo....I really like that.

Mulleins

[jonp]

Wow! I really like that.

Oh noooooooo....I really like that.

Mulleins

Thanks Ralph. Definitely the nicest animal boards design of the Sleeping Beauties UK 1sts and probably the rarest.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Wow! I really like that.

Oh noooooooo....I really like that.

Mulleins

Thanks Ralph. Definitely the nicest animal boards design of the Sleeping Beauties UK 1sts and probably the rarest.

Is the peacock only available at Tesco?

Ralph

[jonp]

Wow! I really like that.

Oh noooooooo....I really like that.

Mulleins

Thanks Ralph. Definitely the nicest animal boards design of the Sleeping Beauties UK 1sts and probably the rarest.

Is the peacock only available at Tesco?

Ralph

Yes, it's exclusive to Tesco, I have found it quite hard to locate in my area.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Wow! I really like that.

Oh noooooooo....I really like that.

Mulleins

Thanks Ralph. Definitely the nicest animal boards design of the Sleeping Beauties UK 1sts and probably the rarest.

Is the peacock only available at Tesco?

Ralph

Yes, it's exclusive to Tesco, I have found it quite hard to locate in my area.

Very nice. Great job locating one. It's my favorite.

Ralph

[jonp]

Wow! I really like that.

Oh noooooooo....I really like that.

Mulleins

Thanks Ralph. Definitely the nicest animal boards design of the Sleeping Beauties UK 1sts and probably the rarest.

Is the peacock only available at Tesco?

Ralph

Yes, it's exclusive to Tesco, I have found it quite hard to locate in my area.

Very nice. Great job locating one. It's my favorite.

Ralph

Thanks Ralph.

[jonp]

Another Wednesday, another RPW. Well not quite a proof per se. These pages were used as a final check before the novel is bound and completed for publication. They came straight from the owner of Grant Publishing, Robert Weiner, via Betts. They are 1 of only 10 F&G produced.

Proof #147 - Stephen King - The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower - US Folded and Gathered Pre-production Typeset Unbound pages.

https://i.imgur.com/VLDA5dV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6bXzQ8W.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Bd7BIJQ.jpg

[herbertwest]

Rare wednesday proofs are back, yeah !
Nice item !

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I must now use a very complicated, scientific word to express my reaction to this - !WOW!.

[Roog]

Now, that's a special thing. Congrats!

[biomieg]

I had never heard of those. Nice!

[webstar1000]

NICE job Jon. Good for you man.

[jhanic]

Nice! I have the F&Gs for DT1, 2, 3, 6, Little Sisters and Wind (amd some others). I've never seen the one for DT7.

John

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

That's Great, Jon. Very, Very Cool!

[Brian861]

Congrats, Jon!

[zelig]

Cool cool Jon! Congrats.

[jcmanske]

Oh, my. Big congrats and very happy for you. Well done!

[dnemec]

Hooray for RPW! Very cool, Jon!!!

[peripheral]

It'ssss Baaaaa....aaaakkkk...

Great stuff, never heard of these, either.

[jonp]

Thanks everyone. I've heard of F&Gs before, but never seen one for sale before this one.
Another rare one for next week's RPW.

[jonp]

How 'sad' can us collectors be? Six trips to four different towns/cities and over a dozen stores, I have finally completed my UK editions of 'Sleeping Beauties' this morning. They look nice on the shelf but they have completely filled my first edition shelves. All the Waterstones in my area have now sold out of 1sts and are now stocking fourth printings. I suspect just north of me in the West Midlands, Simon has completely cleared out their stock as well.

Stephen King - Sleeping Beauties - UK 1st/1st Variants

https://i.imgur.com/loD1vFP.jpg

Trade 1sts

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

WHSmith Collectors Editions

https://i.imgur.com/ceQJ03u.jpg

S/L and Tesco Exclusive Edition

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

[stroppygoblin]

Is this a bad time to mention that the Airport editions also have the 4 different animals?

Before anyone asks... NO. :nope:

[Brian861]

I here ya, Jon! I'm in the same boat! Outside of the S/L. And I can guarantee that Simon as cleared out stock in his area if just not for me alone :unsure: They do look awesome on the shelf and something that will be hard to come by later on.

[Brian861]

Is this a bad time to mention that the Airport editions also have the 4 different animals?

Before anyone asks... NO. :nope:

Really?! Wow!

[jonp]

Good job I've decided to stop collecting the airport editions.

I wonder where the animals are, considering they're trade paperbacks?

[stroppygoblin]

Good job I've decided to stop collecting the airport editions.

I wonder where the animals are considering their trade paperbacks?

In the inner flap. Someone posted it on Facebook. I’ll see if I can find the image.

[jonp]

I here ya, Jon! I'm in the same boat! Outside of the S/L. And I can guarantee that Simon as cleared out stock in his area if just not for me alone :unsure: They do look awesome on the shelf and something that will be hard to come by later on.

Thanks Brian. I really hope they don't decide to do something like this again. I can cope with a WHSmith and trade first, but 9 1st/1st variants!!!!

[Brian861]

Good job I've decided to stop collecting the airport editions.

I wonder where the animals are considering their trade paperbacks?

Glad I don't collect paperbacks as well.

[Brian861]

Good job I've decided to stop collecting the airport editions.

I wonder where the animals are considering their trade paperbacks?

Glad I don't collect paperbacks as well.

[jonp]

Good job I've decided to stop collecting the airport editions.

I wonder where the animals are considering their trade paperbacks?

In the inner flap. Someone posted it on Facebook. I’ll see if I can find the image.

Oh! No! No! No! I have stop collecting them!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

They look good all lined up!

Are you joking or DO the airport editions have all four animals on them?

[jonp]

They look good all lined up!

Are you joking or DO the airport editions have all four animals on them?

Thanks Steve. I'm going to be right next to London Gatwick Airport next saturday, so I'll have to check those out, if I get the time.

[The Library Policeman]

They look great all together, Jon. Fair play to you. I gave up at 3 copies!

[stroppygoblin]

They look good all lined up!

Are you joking or DO the airport editions have all four animals on them?

I'm afraid they do Steve...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/airport.jpg

[jonp]

They look great all together, Jon. Fair play to you. I gave up at 3 copies!

Thanks Alan. I think I should have given up at 3, but at least they were all half price.

[jonp]

They look good all lined up!

Are you joking or DO the airport editions have all four animals on them?

I'm afraid they do Steve...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/airport.jpg

Hmmm. Thanks for posting the picture, Simon. I wasn't sure how they could do the four variants on the paperbacks -- but that's explains a lot and is very interesting.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I got my paperback from The Book Depository today, new condition, 1st, with a tiger. The hunt is on for the other animals!

[Stockerlone]

All the diff. SB are supernice together, BIG Congrats Jon and tks again for your help !!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

How 'sad' can us collectors be? Six trips to four different towns/cities and over a dozen stores, I have finally completed my UK editions of 'Sleeping Beauties' this morning. They look nice on the shelf but they have completely filled my first edition shelves. All the Waterstones in my area have now sold out of 1sts and are now stocking fourth printings. I suspect just north of me in the West Midlands, Simon has completely cleared out their stock as well.

Stephen King - Sleeping Beauties - UK 1st/1st Variants

https://i.imgur.com/loD1vFP.jpg

Trade 1sts

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

WHSmith Collectors Editions

https://i.imgur.com/ceQJ03u.jpg

S/L and Tesco Exclusive Edition

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

That is an AWESOME collection of the different variant editions of Sleeping Beauties, Jon! Absolutely first class!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[jonp]

I got my paperback from The Book Depository today, new condition, 1st, with a tiger. The hunt is on for the other animals!

Good luck, Steve. I think I'll stop at the hardcovers.


All the diff. SB are supernice together, BIG Congrats Jon and tks again for your help !!!

Thanks, Frank. You're most welcome. Happy to help!


That is an AWESOME collection of the different variant editions of Sleeping Beauties, Jon! Absolutely first class!!! :clap::clap::clap:

Thanks Tim. I think I went overboard.

[jonp]

Small addition. A bit bumped due to being packed in a jiffy bag.

Stephen King - Thin Scenery - US First Appearance in Ploughshares Magazine Summer 2017

https://i.imgur.com/1n3HaVj.jpg

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Very nice! (even though they don't know how to spell plow)

[jonp]

Very nice! (even though they don't know how to spell plow)

Thanks Steve. Looks fine to me! What's this plow you speak of?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I search my field for a cash cow
Or maybe just a golden plow
Which I can melt and sell for cash
Then buy more King books with my stash

His books on my shelves multiply
My money's gone but I don't cry
I just go buy another one
And repeat, "Son of a gun!"

One moth here, a tiger there
Bring more on 'cause I don't care
A second mortgage that's the thing
So I can go and buy more King!

[jonp]

Great! We have a poet in our midst.

[The Library Policeman]

Great! We have a poet in our midst.


Sober too not even pissed! :crow burp:

[Brian861]

Nice add with the Ploughshares, Jon. Mine was a tad beat up as well.

[jonp]

Nice add with the Ploughshares, Jon. Mine was a tad beat up as well.

Thanks Brian. Yeah, they weren't packed very well, especially for the international trip.

[jonp]

I've only seen one of these for sale, for the Haven's Fund. There were only 20 copies produced for special reviewers / VIPs

Proof #148 - Stephen King / Richard Chizmar - Gwendy's Button Box - US Uncorrected Proof VIP Edition

https://i.imgur.com/BNvhp4t.jpg

[herbertwest]

Awesome ! I really like its design

[jonp]

Awesome ! I really like its design

Thanks Jeremy. The cover design is cool. I've noticed in the UK a couple of new books that have a picture on the boards and there is a cut-out section on the DJ so you can see the picture below.

[The Library Policeman]

Really loving that one, Jon. The cover is great!

[jhanic]

I have to admit that I'm a bit envious. Congratulations!

John

[Brian861]

That is a really cool design! Congrats, Jon!

[jonp]

Really loving that one, Jon. The cover is great!


I have to admit that I'm a bit envious. Congratulations!

John


That is a really cool design! Congrats, Jon!

Thanks Guys.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Beautiful proof!

[peripheral]

Fantastic!

[jonp]

Beautiful proof!

Thanks Steve.


Fantastic!

Thanks Antoni.

[dnemec]

I always love to see a post on your collection thread and then remember it's Wednesday. Excellent addition, Jon! A rare one to be sure!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

That one is reallllly cool! Congrats buddy :thumbsup:


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[webstar1000]

Another great pick up brother. Congrats!


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[Stockerlone]

SUPERNICE Jon !!!

[jonp]

I always love to see a post on your collection thread and then remember it's Wednesday. Excellent addition, Jon! A rare one to be sure!

Thanks Dez. Possibly 3 Wednesdays to go.


That one is reallllly cool! Congrats buddy :thumbsup:

Thanks Chad.


Another great pick up brother. Congrats!

Thanks Kris.


SUPERNICE Jon !!!

Thank you, Frank.

[ZombieElvis]

I've only seen one of these for sale, for the Haven's Fund. There were only 20 copies produced for special reviewers / VIPs

Proof #148 - Stephen King / Richard Chizmar - Gwendy's Button Box - US Uncorrected Proof VIP Edition

https://i.imgur.com/BNvhp4t.jpg

I knew i would find some amazing stuff here , starting with the most recent and going back, it did not take long. WOW at this!

[ZombieElvis]

I think I have finally figured out how to display images with my new host.

This is my new P&J proof I tried to post a week or two ago. I--and hopefully you--can actually see it now.

Proof #146 - Stephen King - The Stand - US Doubleday 'Oblong' Advance Uncorrected Proof


http://i.imgur.com/LJ8eSBm.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9XYGQ9i.jpg

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

outstanding!

[jonp]

I knew i would find some amazing stuff here , starting with the most recent and going back, it did not take long. WOW at this!

Thanks Hans. I still have to work my way back and insert the photos again. Only the last third has photos. But, thank for your kind words.

[jonp]

QUESTION

Over the weekend I picked up a copy of the UK Trade paperback at London Gatwick Airport for a member. I was asked to pick up all variant covers. Admittedly they only had two copies, BUT has anyone seen any other animal on the airport edition apart from a Tiger! The picture on Facebook that Simon posted upthread is a tiger, the copy Steve has is a tiger and all the copies I've seen (two) are tigers. I think possibly the airport edition only contains a tiger, as Hodder and most collectors don't consider airport editions collectable and probably wouldn't go through the additional expense of producing additional covers.

Stephen King / Owen King - Sleeping Beauties - UK 1st Airport Trade Paperback.

https://i.imgur.com/a5bDpkL.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/AS5yHHJ.jpg

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I for one hope they are all tigers!

[jonp]

Rare Proof Wednesday - This proof seems to be quite rare at the moment with only a few for sale on the open market. I have heard there were only 250 copies produced. Thanks to Jeremy for this one.

Proof #149 - Stephen King / Owen King - Sleeping Beauties - UK Limited Numbered Advance Uncorrected Proof

https://i.imgur.com/yemA1ke.jpg

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

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

https://i.imgur.com/S8efpuF.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4oAtUFU.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TuKuc0l.jpg

I tried to get the glow-in-the-dark effect of the lettering of the front cover - in pitch black with a shaky hand and a six second exposure - hence to blurred photo - I will eventually get a better photo (need a tripod)

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

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice!

[becca69]

I don't really collect proofs, although I have a few… but I really would love to have this one! Super nice!

[dnemec]

Wow, that one is gorgeous! And it glows too?! Sweet!

[webstar1000]

Nice! There is one on the Ebay thread night now at like 23 pounds! Someone here will grab it:)

[zelig]

Congrats Jon!

[jonp]

Nice!

Thanks Steve.


I don't really collect proofs, although I have a few… but I really would love to have this one! Super nice!

Thanks Becca. It's certainly one of the nicer modern day proof.


Wow, that one is gorgeous! And it glows too?! Sweet!

Thanks Dez. It has some unique features for a King proof, the french flaps with the finished cover artwork on the inside and the glowing lettering.


Nice! There is one on the Ebay thread night now at like 23 pounds! Someone here will grab it:)

Thanks Kris. Spotted that one on eBay, I hope someone here grabs it!


Congrats Jon!

Thanks Paul. Hope you are well. I need to catch up on the tour of Bob's basement and your most recent artist interviews.

[Brian861]

I don't really collect proofs, although I have a few… but I really would love to have this one! Super nice!

Ditto!

[jonp]

I don't really collect proofs, although I have a few… but I really would love to have this one! Super nice!

Ditto!

Thanks Brian.

[jonp]

I've been trying to get a few promo items for the 'King For A Day' promotion for King's 70th birthday.

Hodder & Stoughton marked Stephen King’s 70th birthday this September with a month of celebrations in honour of his books and films and featured interactive events on- and offline. Celebrations included events and bookshop promotions around the world (UK, Australia and New Zealand) for which promo items were given out.

Stephen King - 'A King For A Day' - UK Promo booklet including short extract from 'Sleeping Beauties', promo postcard and bookmarks. There is also a Tote Bag which I still need.

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

https://i.imgur.com/31MyCSG.jpg

Stephen King - 'A King For A Day' - UK Paperback Covers Postcard Set (If the covers on the back of the bookmark were produced as postcards, I have seven of possibly nine -- but I have yet to see 'The Gunslinger' and 'The Stand' postcards.

https://i.imgur.com/zKsIe9Q.jpg

It also featured a partnership with the BFI (British Film Institute) which ran a "Stephen King on Screen" season at BFI Southbank, including both adaptations of his novels and film favourites selected by King himself. The celebrations incorporated three dedicated days of “King for a Day” events with unique fan screenings and panels.

Stephen King - BFI On Screen - UK Promo Postcard.

https://i.imgur.com/htFD7rb.jpg

This promotion then led onto the 'Sleeping Beauties' promotion. This is one of a set of four promotional postcards.

Stephen King / Owen King - Sleeping Beauties - UK Promo Postcard 'Snake' variant.

https://i.imgur.com/iE0XTzy.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Really nice, Jon. I managed to snag all of those too :thumbsup:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Great stuff! I am jealous.

[jonp]

Really nice, Jon. I managed to snag all of those too :thumbsup:


Great stuff! I am jealous.

Thanks Alan and Steve.

[Stockerlone]

Cool cool stuff Jon !!!

[Brian861]

Very cool Promo stuff!

[peripheral]

Oh man, some amazing adds here, Jon. That Stand proof is amazing - what a great collectible.

[jonp]

Cool cool stuff Jon !!!


Very cool Promo stuff!


Oh man, some amazing adds here, Jon. That Stand proof is amazing - what a great collectible.

Thanks Frank, Brian and Antoni.

[jonp]

Wednesday again. A scarce UK proof this week - fine condition apart from someone, unfortunately, ruined it by scribbling on the title page!!

Proof #150 - Stephen King - Bag Of Bones - UK Advance Uncorrected Proof (Grey 1st State with Green Slipcase)

https://i.imgur.com/GNaZk4N.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jtJ13v5.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/fJ2Bdip.jpg

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

[Roog]

Very nice proof!

[biomieg]

Wow!!! That's a once-in-a lifetime addition... superb! Now you only need the green proof, right?

[jonp]

Very nice proof!

Thanks Rogier.


Wow!!! That's a once-in-a lifetime addition... superb! Now you only need the green proof, right?

Thanks Michaël. Yes, I just need the green proof to complete the UK proofs. I have not bought the US signed proof yet, but they seem readily available at the moment.

[Brian861]

The nerve of that guy, Jon! Defacing your proof :nope:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Is it green, or teal, or some other shade?

[jcmanske]

What a score! Congratulations, Jon!

[dnemec]

No words this week!!!!!!! Congrats, Jon!!!!!!!!! :drool:

[webstar1000]

:cool::thumbsup:

[jonp]

The nerve of that guy, Jon! Defacing your proof :nope:

That same guy did it to another of the proofs to post!


Is it green, or teal, or some other shade?

The slipcase is Teal, or pretty close to it. But you are asking a guy whose partially colour blind.


What a score! Congratulations, Jon!

Thanks Jeff.


No words this week!!!!!!! Congrats, Jon!!!!!!!!! :drool:

Thanks Dez. Definitely one of the rarer proofs I have.

[jonp]

:cool::thumbsup:

Thanks Kris.

[zelig]

What a knockout Jon. Congratulations!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

BANG! Awesome, Jon :thumbsup:


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[jonp]

What a knockout Jon. Congratulations!


BANG! Awesome, Jon :thumbsup:

Thanks Paul and Chad.

[The Library Policeman]

Amazing, Jon and a wonderful signature. Congratulations mate.

[jonp]

Amazing, Jon and a wonderful signature. Congratulations mate.

Thanks Alan.

[jonp]

Joe Hill - Locke & Key 4: Keys To The Kingdom - US Signed Numbered Limited Edition - 172/250

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

https://i.imgur.com/KNogO4l.jpg

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

With the rest of the series (so far)

https://i.imgur.com/1GIq8H9.jpg

[peripheral]

Signed BOB proof?? And slipcase? Amazing...and the L&K’s 👍

[T-Dogz_AK47]

^^^^ What he said. Those are truly amazing Jon! A huge congratulations!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[jonp]

Signed BOB proof?? And slipcase? Amazing...and the L&K’s 👍


^^^^ What he said. Those are truly amazing Jon! A huge congratulations!!! :clap::clap::clap:

Thanks Antoni and Tim. There are some very interesting features with some of the UK proofs, like slipcases. You wonder why they produce them for a proof.

[jonp]

For some reason I have found it very difficult to obtain any US FDNS proofs. I've previously obtained the CD unbound proof, but this is the first bound US FDNS proof I have added to my collection. This copy is one of 20 produced and has cover artwork based on the Limited Signed CD edition. I only need to find the other five FDNS US proofs!

Proof #151 - Stephen King - Full Dark, No Stars - US CD Advance Uncorrected Proof - 'Limited Edition Cover'

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

[Stockerlone]

NICE new books Jon, CONGRATS !!!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

You mean there are FIVE US proofs? I am aware of the two CD proofs and the Scribner proof. What are the other two?

[jonp]

NICE new books Jon, CONGRATS !!!

Thanks Frank.


You mean there are FIVE US proofs? I am aware of the two CD proofs and the Scribner proof. What are the other two?

SIX US proofs - SEVEN if you count the CD unbound proof!
CD - Black Interoffice Proof, Lettered Cover, Limited Cover.
Scribner - Normal Proof, White Spine Tape Proof, Black Spine Tape Proof

link - http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+Manuscripts+Proofs +and+ARCs:Full+Dark+No+Stars

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I did not know this, thanks for the info. Oh well, I have 2 of them, and that's probably going to be it.

[jhanic]

I don't have the black-taped spine.

John

[Brian861]

Very nice adds, Jon! Love the Locke & Keys!

[jonp]

Very nice adds, Jon! Love the Locke & Keys!

Thanks Brian. I like the extra Joe Hill scripts which I think are exclusive to these Subpress editions. I maybe wrong.

[Brian861]

Very nice adds, Jon! Love the Locke & Keys!

Thanks Brian. I like the extra Joe Hill scripts which I think are exclusive to these Subpress editions. I maybe wrong.

:thumbsup: A cool extra either way.

[The Library Policeman]

Great stuff as ever, Jon.

[jonp]

Great stuff as ever, Jon.

Thanks Alan.

[jonp]

Interesting new Joe Hill book released 11/02/2017. It is the UK Tenth Anniversary Hardback release of Heart Shaped Box by Gollancz. It's been ten years - really!?!?! It is a dustjacketless small (BCE) sized printed board hardcover. It includes an exclusive 4 page introduction by Joe for this tenth anniversary edition called 'The Tell-Tale Heart' (written May, 2017). Also, includes Chapter one of Snapshot as a sample in promotion of Strange Weather. I hope to get this signed on Monday at Birmingham. If anybody wishes this edition (£14.99) -- just PM me -- and I will try to get you a copy. I have looked for a US version but can't find one.

Joe Hill - Heart Shaped Box - 1st/1st UK HB - Tenth Anniversary Edition

https://i.imgur.com/PtsP4oJ.jpg

[Brian861]

Nice, Jon! I read of it in Joe's newsletter.

[jonp]

Nice, Jon! I read of it in Joe's newsletter.

Thanks Brian. I'm now signed up to Joe's newsletter.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

The Hill books look great. I have yet to read anything by him (except Throttle).

[jonp]

The Hill books look great. I have yet to read anything by him (except Throttle).

Thanks Steve.

[jonp]

I had a really great day meeting Joe again in Birmingham. And fantastic meeting up with Simon (Stroopygoblin) and Tim (TDogz_AK47) for the event and for lunch.

I managed to get a couple of books signed for myself.

Joe Hill - Strange Weather - 1st/1st UK HB

https://i.imgur.com/u7y9DJN.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/MydylrS.jpg

Joe Hill - Heart Shaped Box (Tenth Anniversary Edition) - 1st/1st UK HB (as upthread)

https://i.imgur.com/LeX4TtS.jpg

A couple of pictures from the event.

https://i.imgur.com/XWCt0sm.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eiNEYs5.jpg

[biomieg]

Sounds like you had a great day, Jon! Congratulations!

[zelig]

Nice Jon. Looks like it was a great time.

[Roog]

That's awesome, Jon!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Wow! You look just like Joe Hill! Who's the guy on your right?

[peripheral]

Congrats, Jon. You look like you’re having a blast!

[jcmanske]

Wow, what a great day. He seems incredibly appreciative of his fans and certainly is generous with his signature. It's nice to see the yellow edged proof in the pic! Thanks again!

[Brian861]

Nice, Jon! I read of it in Joe's newsletter.

Thanks Brian. I'm now signed up to Joe's newsletter.

You're most welcome and congrats on attending what looked like an awesome event! As I told Simon, very jealous of you guys! Love that you're kicking it old school with the Converse there :rock: How many people were in attendance at the event?

[jonp]

Sounds like you had a great day, Jon! Congratulations!

Thanks Michaël. Yes, it was a great day.


Nice Jon. Looks like it was a great time.

Thanks Paul. Great to meet up with Tim and Simon, and of course Joe again!


That's awesome, Jon!

Thanks Rogier.


Wow! You look just like Joe Hill! Who's the guy on your right?

Yes, I kinda do. The guy on the right of me is some strange guy whose been stalking me for the last three years in Birmingham.


Congrats, Jon. You look like you’re having a blast!

Thanks Antoni.


Wow, what a great day. He seems incredibly appreciative of his fans and certainly is generous with his signature. It's nice to see the yellow edged proof in the pic! Thanks again!

Thanks Jeff. Yes, Joe was very accommodating with his time and signature. Yellow edged proof maybe the only one signed!




Nice, Jon! I read of it in Joe's newsletter.

Thanks Brian. I'm now signed up to Joe's newsletter.

You're most welcome and congrats on attending what looked like an awesome event! As I told Simon, very jealous of you guys! Love that you're kicking it old school with the Converse there :rock: How many people were in attendance at the event?

Thanks Brian. I have a few Converses. I think there were about 30-40 people ahead of us. Joe was very generous with his time, especially with Tim and his amazing book (I'll let Tim explain), even though there must have been another hundred or so behind us.

[The Library Policeman]

Looking good, Jon. Gad you guys had a nice time :thumbsup:

[Brian861]

Thanks Brian. I have a few Converses. I think there were about 30-40 people ahead of us. Joe was very generous with his time, especially with Tim and his amazing book (I'll let Tim explain), even though there must have been another hundred or so behind us.

Sounds like a great turn out but not too much that it's madding. Tim's video and inscription is awesome! I'll be green with envy for a long time to come :emot-cthulhu:

[jonp]

My last proof to post and has been my P&J of my proof collection since early summer.

Proof #152 - Stephen King - 'Salem's Lot - US 'Oblong' Doubleday Advance Uncorrected Proof - Signed by King

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

https://i.imgur.com/K7xaZ78.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Zu2MtRr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ocZPXA0.jpg

[jhanic]

WOW!!!

John

[biomieg]

It doesn't get any better than this, Jon... superb!

As you know, the 'Salem's Lot Doubleday proof is my Holy Grail of King collecting (together with the Stand DD proof). I am very happy for you (and a tiny bit jealous hahaha).

[Brian861]

Congrats, Jon!

[webstar1000]

That is def a big one. WOW!

[The Library Policeman]

Fantastic! Best one yet. Congratulations Jon.

[peripheral]

Amazing
Amazing
(And then the signature)....
JUST INCREDIBLE...

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Your signed Salem's Lot proof is absolutely fantastic, Jon! A huge CONGRATULATIONS my friend!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[herbertwest]

My last proof to post and has been my P&J of my proof collection since early summer.

Proof #152 - Stephen King - 'Salem's Lot - US 'Oblong' Doubleday Advance Uncorrected Proof - Signed by King

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

https://i.imgur.com/K7xaZ78.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ocZPXA0.jpg


That's awesome! And signed?
I would tend to guess that it was the duplicate copy that Matt had, I think?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I am suitably impressed. That's a great proof.

[Stockerlone]

Superamazing Jon !!!

[jonp]

WOW!!!

John

Thanks John.


It doesn't get any better than this, Jon... superb!

As you know, the 'Salem's Lot Doubleday proof is my Holy Grail of King collecting (together with the Stand DD proof). I am very happy for you (and a tiny bit jealous hahaha).

Thanks Michaël. I would like to add the Doubleday The Shining, one day, in the far future.


Congrats, Jon!

Thanks Brian.


That is def a big one. WOW!

Thanks Kris. Yes, probably one of my rarest proofs.


Fantastic! Best one yet. Congratulations Jon.

Thanks Alan.


Amazing
Amazing
(And then the signature)....
JUST INCREDIBLE...

Thanks Antoni.


Your signed Salem's Lot proof is absolutely fantastic, Jon! A huge CONGRATULATIONS my friend!!! :clap::clap::clap:

Thanks Tim.


That's awesome! And signed?
I would tend to guess that it was the duplicate copy that Matt had, I think?

Thanks Jérémy. Your guess is right.


I am suitably impressed. That's a great proof.

Thanks Steve.


Superamazing Jon !!!

Thanks Frank.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Whoa!!! That's phenomenal. Congrats man!


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[jonp]

Whoa!!! That's phenomenal. Congrats man!


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Thanks Chad.

[dnemec]

<--- Speechless. Congratulations, Jon!

[jonp]

<--- Speechless. Congratulations, Jon!

Thanks Dez.

[jcmanske]

<--- Speechless. Congratulations, Jon!

Stunning, Jon! And, what she said!!! Wow--you do not mess around, my friend!

[jonp]

<--- Speechless. Congratulations, Jon!

Stunning, Jon! And, what she said!!! Wow--you do not mess around, my friend!

Thanks Jeff.

[Hunchback Jack]

The signed Salem's Lot proof left me speechless. Amazing find. Congrats, Jon.

[jonp]

The signed Salem's Lot proof left me speechless. Amazing find. Congrats, Jon.

Thanks Jack. I never thought I would ever own a Doubleday proof, let alone a signed copy.

[jonp]

Finally found myself this promo bag. I think I have most of the 'King For A Day' items now.

Stephen King - King For A Day - UK Promotional Tote Bag

https://i.imgur.com/15BlsKx.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Qh7cpX8.jpg

And with the rest of the promo items

https://i.imgur.com/01jIFEe.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Nice, Jon. Love the tote bag!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

That's even better than a bag of bones!

[jonp]

Nice, Jon. Love the tote bag!


That's even better than a bag of bones!

Thanks Alan and Steve.

[Brian861]

Cool stuff, Jon. Congrats!

[jonp]

Cool stuff, Jon. Congrats!

Thanks Brian.

[jonp]

Not a King proof, but he wrote the introduction. I thought I got a very good deal for this proof - £18 including postage.

Ray Bradbury (With Stephen King Introduction) - Dandelion Wine - UK PS Advance Uncorrected Proof

https://i.imgur.com/5etTsSF.jpg

[Brian861]

:thumbsup:

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Cant beat that :thumbsup: Nice one


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[jonp]

:thumbsup:


Cant beat that :thumbsup: Nice one


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Thanks Brian and Chad.

[jonp]

I received the new CD Doubleday Years Lettered yesterday, and I must say it's a magnificent production. I paid a bit extra to have the Maitz and Chadbourne remarque sheets, which I'm also very happy with -- I really like Maitz's 'Exploding Boiler' and Chadbourne's 'Old Decomposing Lady in the bath'.
I still don't believe my name's in the book, it seems so surreal seeing it there. I did not buy the other editions of the book, so yesterday was the first time I've seen the book and text in print.

Stephen King - The Shining - US CD Artist Lettered Traycased Edition remarqued by Maitz and Chadbourne - Letter N/52.

https://i.imgur.com/mSMgP1b.jpg

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

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

https://i.imgur.com/TXlw33L.jpg

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

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

https://i.imgur.com/VXG2o8K.jpg

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

https://i.imgur.com/gi6Pwv3.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ycp01s4.jpg

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

[webstar1000]

VERY COOL MAN!! Good for you:) Now you just have to head over to Bett's, win that Slinger proof and 2017 in complete for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Day - Yum! I am like, so jealous. I even love the artwork!

[Randall Flagg]

Gorgeous book. Cool that CD went with a different design that the standard traycase with a coffin liner.

[Brian861]

Very nice copy, Jon! Congrats on seeing your name in lights!

[dnemec]

Super, super cool, Jon! Congrats!

[The Library Policeman]

Amazing, Jon. You are one of my favourite authors :huglove:

[jonp]

VERY COOL MAN!! Good for you:) Now you just have to head over to Bett's, win that Slinger proof and 2017 in complete for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Kris. I think the Gunslinger would be way out of my price range right now. I would love it though.


Day - Yum! I am like, so jealous. I even love the artwork!

Thanks Steve. I really like the artwork, also.


Gorgeous book. Cool that CD went with a different design that the standard traycase with a coffin liner.

Thanks Jerome. It's a very unusual slipcase/traycase crossover design. Beautifully made.


Very nice copy, Jon! Congrats on seeing your name in lights!

Thanks Brian. I'm never selling this book!


Super, super cool, Jon! Congrats!

Thanks Dez.


Amazing, Jon. You are one of my favourite authors :huglove:

Thanks Alan. :grouphug:

[MikeDuke]

That looks like one cool version of The Shining. Congrats on getting it.

[Hunchback Jack]

The paper stock they used on the Lettered Shining looks amazing. (In addition to everything else, of course).

[peripheral]

That is a stunning looking Lettered Shining... wow. Congratulations, Jon.

[zelig]

I’ve missed some recent poss from you Jon. Been preoccupied. Congratulations on all the new goodies. Must be especially nice to see your name in that one.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

That's a beauty. Congrats, Jon :thumbsup:


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[jonp]

That looks like one cool version of The Shining. Congrats on getting it.

Thanks Mike. It's very cool.


The paper stock they used on the Lettered Shining looks amazing. (In addition to everything else, of course).

Thanks Jack. Yes, it's high quality paper stock. I'm not sure how it compares to the other editions, as I don't buy them.


I’ve missed some recent poss from you Jon. Been preoccupied. Congratulations on all the new goodies. Must be especially nice to see your name in that one.

Thanks Paul. I expect you've been very busy packing.


That is a stunning looking Lettered Shining... wow. Congratulations, Jon.

Thanks Antoni.


That's a beauty. Congrats, Jon :thumbsup:

Sure is, thanks Chad.

[jonp]

Finally, picked up a set of these, once the interest in them slightly waned. I managed to get them a bit cheaper than the first sets that sold. I am still after the Sleeping Beauties UK sleeping mask, so if anyone has a spare, I would be very interested in buying it.

Stephen King / Owen King - Sleeping Beauties - UK Set of Four Promotional Postcards

https://i.imgur.com/VaqFG08.jpg

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice, put a stamp on 'em and send them over!

[sharki69]

Jon buddy, I missed too many Wednesdays... congrats on all your new additions - they look awesome !!! Keep on rocking !!!

[Brian861]

Nice pick ups, Jon!

[Stockerlone]

BIG BIG congrats Jon for the amazing Lettered Shining and the other stuff !!!

[Hunchback Jack]

Jon, those postcards are neat.

[jonp]

Nice, put a stamp on 'em and send them over!

Thanks Steve. Tempting! :nope:


Jon buddy, I missed too many Wednesdays... congrats on all your new additions - they look awesome !!! Keep on rocking !!!

Hey Shac. Thanks.


Nice pick ups, Jon!

Thanks Brian.


BIG BIG congrats Jon for the amazing Lettered Shining and the other stuff !!!

Thanks Frank.


Jon, those postcards are neat.

Thanks Jack. They certainly are.

[The Library Policeman]

Congratulations on the postcards, Jon. Glad you got a set.

[jonp]

Congratulations on the postcards, Jon. Glad you got a set.

Thanks Alan. It took a while.

[jonp]

I haven't updated my collection thread for a few months, as everything has been outgoing rather than additions to the collection. Many thanks to everybody who has bought a book or a stack of them in some cases! I am so grateful to all the buyers. It has helped my out of a sticky and unlucky period. I feel I'm getting back on track. I have decided to no longer collect S/Ls and lettereds (I have sold about half my S/Ls (mostly US) and most of my lettereds). However, I have continued buying a few proofs, after a few months pause, as I find this side of collecting fascinating and very rewarding. I will never get them all (as that is impossible, right?) but it's very satisfying to tick another one or two off the list. The fewer that I need, the harder it's getting to find the missing ones. I have enough for a couple of months of Rare Proof Wednesdays, so come Wednesday I may have something to post. :)

[MikeDuke]

Very sorry you had to sell just about everything. But I too, want to get more into the proof side of things. I only have two right now so that is a weakness in my collection for sure. I won't be able to get all, like you indicate, or the real expensive ones, but I hope to get enough to get a nice set. Good luck on you proof collecting. I am looking forward to seeing what you have been collecting and I can't wait to see your rare proofs. The two that I have are The Talisman and the smaller From a Buick 8 which is flat signed. But again, good luck.

[Brian861]

Bummer about the collection, Jon :(. Good to see you back though and looking forward to RPW once again!

[jcmanske]

Jon, pleased to see you coming out of this rough spot and that you are still collecting. I'm also looking forward to Rare Proof Wednesday! Two months worth means you have been busy!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Glad to hear you getting back on track, Jon! Looking forward to Wednesdays again :thumbsup:


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[jonp]

Very sorry you had to sell just about everything. But I too, want to get more into the proof side of things. I only have two right now so that is a weakness in my collection for sure. I won't be able to get all, like you indicate, or the real expensive ones, but I hope to get enough to get a nice set. Good luck on you proof collecting. I am looking forward to seeing what you have been collecting and I can't wait to see your rare proofs. The two that I have are The Talisman and the smaller From a Buick 8 which is flat signed. But again, good luck.

Thanks. Proof collecting is easy at first, there are a lot of common ones to get. Then you hit a brick wall as the remaining ones you need are almost impossible to find (and more expensive) and only come up once every few years. But, good luck in your search, it's fun. The UK From a Buick 8 is not an easy to find signed. I don't think I've seen once before. Congratulations.


Bummer about the collection, Jon :(. Good to see you back though and looking forward to RPW once again!

Thanks. Brian.


Jon, pleased to see you coming out of this rough spot and that you are still collecting. I'm also looking forward to Rare Proof Wednesday! Two months worth means you have been busy!

Thanks Jeff. Yes, still collecting the proofs. At this moment I have 13 to post.


Glad to hear you getting back on track, Jon! Looking forward to Wednesdays again :thumbsup:

Thanks Chad. Until tomorrow!

[jonp]

The start of few RPWs. For some reason I have found it very difficult to find the proofs of this King title, but I've now found most of them!

Proof #153 - Stephen King - Full Dark, No Stars - US Uncorrected Advance Scribner Proof

https://i.imgur.com/HuLYV1r.jpg

[peripheral]

He's back baby! He's back!! Great stuff, Jon...

[jcmanske]

Congrats on the FDNS--it's a tough one as is the white spine--I hope another one of those turns up in the near future. I bet I know where the last one ended up. So good to see you back and I look forward to the additional reveals. I went back through your recent acquisitions and they are just spectacular!

[TravelinJack]

Great find on FDNS. It’s going to be neat watching the proofs that you’re able to uncover.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Fabulous DarN Selection there! And it's a good read as well.

[jonp]

He's back baby! He's back!! Great stuff, Jon...

Thanks Antoni.


Congrats on the FDNS--it's a tough one as is the white spine--I hope another one of those turns up in the near future. I bet I know where the last one ended up. So good to see you back and I look forward to the additional reveals. I went back through your recent acquisitions and they are just spectacular!

Thanks Jeff. I’ve certainly had trouble with FDNS. It looks like the black tape state is unobtainable, as you have the only known copy. As for the white tape, you’ll have to wait and see. :evil:


Great find on FDNS. It’s going to be neat watching the proofs that you’re able to uncover.

Thanks Luke. I’ll start with the not so rare and built up.


Fabulous DarN Selection there! And it's a good read as well.

Thanks Steve. I enjoyed the stories as well.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

That's a good one to find, Jon. Congrats man :thumbsup:

[Brian861]

Nice!

[dnemec]

Nice FDNS! I'm so glad RPW is back!!!

[jonp]

That's a good one to find, Jon. Congrats man :thumbsup:

Thanks Chad. I'm glad I finally found after 3 years of searching!


Nice!

Thanks Brian.


Nice FDNS! I'm so glad RPW is back!!!

Thanks Dez. I'm glad I have finally something to post.

[biomieg]

Great to have you (and RPW) back, Jon!

[jonp]

Great to have you (and RPW) back, Jon!

Thanks Michaël. I'm still collecting the proofs, but there are loads more to get. I know you like them. I think I'm at 165 proofs now.

[Stockerlone]

:clap::clap::clap:CONGRATS JON !!!:clap::clap::clap:

[jonp]

:clap::clap::clap:CONGRATS JON !!!:clap::clap::clap:

Thank you very much, Frank.

[jonp]

Proof #154 - Stephen King / Owen King - Sleeping Beauties - US CD Uncorrected Advance Proof

https://i.imgur.com/tlMLMWw.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7xErfKJ.jpg

[jcmanske]

Awesome, Jon! Congratulations! I love the CD proofs!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Only 44 more to go to reach 200!

[dnemec]

Great one, Jon! Haven't seen many of those!!!

[jonp]

Awesome, Jon! Congratulations! I love the CD proofs!

Thanks Jeff. I like them too. They look great on the shelf as they are all the same size (apart from Blockade Billy).


Only 44 more to go to reach 200!

That may take some time, Steve!


Great one, Jon! Haven't seen many of those!!!

Thanks Dez. I’ve only seen a couple others.

[Brian861]

Congrats, Jon!

[jonp]

Congrats, Jon!

Thanks Brian.

[Hunchback Jack]

Sweet! A nice ARC to have!

[jonp]

Sweet! A nice ARC to have!

Thank you, HBJ!

[jonp]

Wednesday again. The next proof is another Full Dark, No Stars, issued as 20 copy limitation. Few more proofs to go including a couple not on the list.

Proof #155 - Stephen King - Full Dark, No Stars - US CD 'Signed Limited Cover' Uncorrected Advance Proof

https://i.imgur.com/4EgRgud.jpg

[Father Cody]

I didn’t know about RPW until seeing your most recent posts here. What a great idea! Like everyone else, I’m also looking forward to seeing the proofs you’re collecting.

I have three King proofs at the moment, none of which are rare, but I still think they’re pretty cool. Just recently I added an Algernon Blackwood proof which I think may qualify as rare, but I don’t really know for sure. I’m sure I’ll learn a lot about the rarity of proofs following your collection, though!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

A good proof for a good book!

[jcmanske]

Congratulations on the new, CD FDNS. Looking forward to also seeing your proofs not on the list! The chase is so much fun!

[dnemec]

I woke up this morning and was like - it's Wednesday!!!!!!! Love the art on that one, Jon!

[The Library Policeman]

Great to see you back, Jon - posting awesome proofs as ever! All is well with the world 8)

[jonp]

I didn’t know about RPW until seeing your most recent posts here. What a great idea! Like everyone else, I’m also looking forward to seeing the proofs you’re collecting.

I have three King proofs at the moment, none of which are rare, but I still think they’re pretty cool. Just recently I added an Algernon Blackwood proof which I think may qualify as rare, but I don’t really know for sure. I’m sure I’ll learn a lot about the rarity of proofs following your collection, though!

Thank you, Adam. Rare Proof Wednesday was first started by Paul (zelig) about two or three years ago, but I have continued the tradition periodically when I have collected up a bunch of proofs. It's been a while, but I now have a few unposted ones. Congratulations on your rare Algernon Blackwood proof.


A good proof for a good book!

Thanks Steve.


Congratulations on the new, CD FDNS. Looking forward to also seeing your proofs not on the list! The chase is so much fun!

Thanks Jeff. Yes, the chase is fun. The rare ones seem to hardly come up for sale, but there seem to have been a lot of them recently.


I woke up this morning and was like - it's Wednesday!!!!!!! Love the art on that one, Jon!

Thanks Dez. It's one I've been after for a long time.


Great to see you back, Jon - posting awesome proofs as ever! All is well with the world 8)

Thanks Alan. I'm glad I actually have something now to post.

[Brian861]

Another nice add, Jon!

[jonp]

Another nice add, Jon!

Thanks Brian.

[peripheral]

Great to see you continuing the proof collection Jon - it’s an interesting niche and I do enjoy the Wednesday reveal. Great stuff...

[jonp]

Great to see you continuing the proof collection Jon - it’s an interesting niche and I do enjoy the Wednesday reveal. Great stuff...

Thanks Antoni. It certainly is an interesting niche, especially the manuscript proofs where you can read an earlier form of the novel with deleted scenes. I have a couple of those to post.
A rare one to post next week.

[Father Cody]

That is just the coolest thing I think... to get to read an alternate version of a King story. Awesome.

[jonp]

That is just the coolest thing I think... to get to read an alternate version of a King story. Awesome.

I find it fascinating discovering extra text in these manuscripts. I've compared 3 and a half manuscripts so far. 'The Shine (Shining)' was the most significant so far, with large portions of text edited out. 'Getting It On' had a lot of text added for the final book 'Rage' and originally had a slightly alternate ending, which you can find here-- www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18338-Book-Collection-jonp/page130.
There is another famous novel that had large amounts of text rewritten that I haven't posted yet, but soon. 'The Tommyknockers' I have only just started on, but doesn't seem to have too many changes so far, apart from the odd edited-out paragraph.

[biomieg]

Wow, wait a minute - Jon, do you have a (the?) ‘Getting it on’ manuscript? I must have missed that... wow!

[jonp]

Wow, wait a minute - Jon, do you have a (the?) ‘Getting it on’ manuscript? I must have missed that... wow!

A copy of the 'Getting It On' manuscript, I don't think it's an in-house copy - but it's old. Very interesting just the same.

[Hunchback Jack]

I had missed that too. That's amazing!

[jonp]

I had missed that too. That's amazing!

Thank you, Peter.