Book Collection: Brian861

[Brian861]

Not near as impressive as most of the collections here but I thought I'd go ahead and start my little thread. I have most of my collection up on the CD forum but thought it'd probably be more appreciated here. Hopefully I'll get this right in the posts that follow!

[Brian861]

Thanks, Simon and AK again for noticing I was posting photos completely wrong. And thanks again to you, Simon for taking the time to help me get it all cleaned up. Let's see if I've got it down now :). Hold on to your hats!!

[stroppygoblin]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Brian861]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Woohoo!! Thanks, Simon! I'll try and tackle this goat rope again later today. Time for lights out :yawn:

[jhanic]

Very nice, Brian! I want to see more!

John

[webstar1000]

Congrats Brian! Your WELL ON YOUR WAY... welcome to the addiction. lol

[killjoy72]

Keep 'em coming Brian!

[bdwyer19]

Looking great, Brian!!

[Dan]

Awesome! A new collection to enjoy!

[jcmanske]

What a great start to your collection thread. Congratulations! No doubt it is addicting and time consuming, but also a heck of a lot of fun.

[Lurker]

I can see the one photo - yesterday I could see several thro a picture of Jeff's slipcases and then the dreaded x's started.

Please don't forget to show the whole bookcase - I love seeing everyone's bookcases.

[Stockerlone]

GREAT start !!!

[Brian861]

I can see the one photo - yesterday I could see several thro a picture of Jeff's slipcases and then the dreaded x's started.

Please don't forget to show the whole bookcase - I love seeing everyone's bookcases.

Thanks, everyone for the encouragement and enthusiasm! I'm going to need it! This will be a long, slow process switching everything over to my gallery but we'll get there :). I don't really have any bookcases per say, Lurker. Most are up on my mantle and the shelving that runs along the walls in my basement. I have an unfinished room in my basement that I hope to turn into my library someday and simply run pine shelving long the walls like the ones I saw in one of Paul's post.

[stroppygoblin]

Very nice! is that the UK Dr Sleep Slipcase from Cemetery Dance? I've been looking for one of those for a looong time, it's the only one I don't have.

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Brian!

John

[Brian861]

Very nice! is that the UK Dr Sleep Slipcase from Cemetery Dance? I've been looking for one of those for a looong time, it's the only one I don't have.

Thanks, Simon! Yes, Sir it sure is. It currently houses the Waterstone's exclusive author's note edition. I have an additional one I received in a CD grab bag believe it or not but saving it for the trade UK edition that I don't have as of yet. Otherwise, brother, it'd be yours for the taking.

[Brian861]

Very, very nice, Brian!

John

Thanks, John! Old hat for you my friend over at the CD site :).

[killjoy72]

Slipcases as far as the eye can see. :)
Looks great!

[Brian861]

Slipcases as far as the eye can see. :)
Looks great!

Thanks! Bit of a slipcase fanboy as you can see, lol. But there are actual books in those I swear! :).

[sharki69]

Very nice ! I like your collection !!

I hope your 2 slipcased mr. Mercedes are signed :)

What about the gunslinger ? First editions ?

[Merlin1958]

Very, very nice!!!! Keep the photo's coming!!!

[becca69]

What about the gunslinger ? First editions ?

I'm going to guess by the color of the dust jackets that he has a first and second edition :orely:

[Brian861]

Very nice ! I like your collection !! I hope your 2 slipcased mr. Mercedes are signed :)

Thanks, Sharki. I don't own any signed copies I'm afraid :(, only a few facsimiles. One is a 1st/1st Trade, the other is a 1st/1st Remarque by Glenn C.


Very, very nice!!!! Keep the photo's coming!!!

Thanks, Bill! Got a lot 'em uploaded to the gallery with more to come. Next step is start getting them into the thread.


I'm going to guess by the color of the dust jackets that he has a first and second edition :orely:

That's correct, ma'am. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd :). My pride and joy those three.

[bdwyer19]

Very nice!!

[zelig]

As usual, I'm late to the party! It's great that you started your collection thread, and everything looks wonderful! Congratulations on all the books in the collection. And what great photography. Looking forward to seeing more! Oh, and like Simon I also couldn't help notice that U.K. Doctor Sleep slipcase. It's about the only one I'm missing...

[Merlin1958]

I think I speak for everyone when I say, though we have all seen them before, we love the individual photo's!!!

[Brian861]

Thanks!

[Brian861]

Alright. Going to try and get a few more up before I veg out in front of the boob tube for a bit, read for a bit, then hit the rack. In no particular order as follows:

Reading copy.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/09-11-15_eBay.JPG

[Brian861]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/11-22-63_Ebay_09-28-15_UK_B.JPG

[Merlin1958]

Nice!!!

[Brian861]

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[Merlin1958]

Those are very cool!!!

[Brian861]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Comics_1.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Comics_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Comics_3.JPG

[Brian861]

Wolf Pack, King style :evil:

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[Merlin1958]

Nice!! You may want to keep an eye out for the upcoming HF auctions as well. Very nice collection!!!

[Brian861]

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Doctor_Sleep_UK_700_Ebay_09-22-15_A.JPG

[Merlin1958]

Photo's are really good!!!

[Brian861]

The 'Triplets' and their qualifiers :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Gunslingers_All_Editions_Mike_10-27-15.JPG
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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Gunslingers_All_Editions_Mike_10-27-15_6.JPG

[Brian861]

The 'Twins'. Where we first meet Eddie Dean (my personal favorite character of the series)

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[Brian861]

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Artist Editions below:

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/DT_VII_Grant_Mike_10-16-15.JPG

[Brian861]

The UK HCs by H & S. I really love the cover art on these copies. Hoping to have Jeff do me up some slipcases for 'em soon as they are a tad too tall for The Collector slipcases.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/DT_IV-VII_UK_Mike_10-16-15.JPG

[Brian861]

And last but not least for the evening:

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[Brian861]

As usual, I'm late to the party! It's great that you started your collection thread, and everything looks wonderful! Congratulations on all the books in the collection. And what great photography. Looking forward to seeing more! Oh, and like Simon I also couldn't help notice that U.K. Doctor Sleep slipcase. It's about the only one I'm missing...

Thanks, Paul! I really appreciate the kind words. All photos were taken with my iPhone 6 lol. I didn't even own a camera otherwise.


I think I speak for everyone when I say, though we have all seen them before, we love the individual photo's!!!


Nice!!!


Those are very cool!!!


Nice!! You may want to keep an eye out for the upcoming HF auctions as well. Very nice collection!!!


Photo's are really good!!!

Thanks, Bill! I didn't have ya on ignore, buddy. Was just trying to get through all the postings. I'll definitely keep an eye out for all the HF auctions ahead.

Thanks again, all for taking the time that you have this evening to view my collection. Being able to share my passion here makes it all that much worthwhile. Especially being in the company of those that understand our passion and our endless pursuit of it. You guys rock!! :rock: Each and everyone!

[webstar1000]

When did you start collecting? You got a LOT!

[jhanic]

All very, very nice, Brian! I'm a bit surprised that you have separate slip cases for each volume.

John

[killjoy72]

I go to bed and now you're collection thread is up two more pages! :lol:
Nice photos!

[Brian861]

When did you start collecting? You got a LOT!

The funny thing is, Kris (I think it's Kris lol), not long at along. I discovered CDs site about two years ago but thought, man, the books they offer are really expensive! But I signed up for the newsletter anyway and would peek in on the site from time to time. Then they published IT and I thought, I'm not going to pay $125 for a book!! Well I have it now and I didn't get it that cheap by a long shot lol. In August of last year I signed up for the CD forum, met some great people and made a great friend and mentor there. I didn't have a clue about collecting books. Never knew there was even such beautiful copies out there! My mentor walked me through a lot things, helped me from getting screwed over, and showed me what to look for and how much I should be paying. His health was failing so he presented the offer for me to purchase his collection. Most of what you'll see here is from his collection that I've purchased. I made that first purchase in September of last year and it's been gangbusters every since. I'm a pretty boring guy with no hobbies really and collecting fit me like a glove. I don't smoke, drink rarely, so this is now my one vice. I stumbled upon something I feel will always be my life's passion. So if you see me asking dumb questions about certain editions or copies, you'll know I'm still really, really green lol.


All very, very nice, Brian! I'm a bit surprised that you have separate slip cases for each volume.

John

I'm all about slipcases. I'm like Sherwin Williams, "Slipcase the World!!" But actually, John all those copies came with the slipcases at purchase.


I go to bed and now you're collection thread is up two more pages! :lol:
Nice photos!

With more on the way KJ :).

[webstar1000]

Man, WELCOME to collecting. It is like a serious addiction!!!!

[Brian861]

Man, WELCOME to collecting. It is like a serious addiction!!!!

Thanks and no doubt it is!!!

[jonp]

Very, very nice collection, Brian. Congratulations on all those books. I especially like the Dark Tower books. You have many books I don't have and want!

[becca69]

Man, WELCOME to collecting. It is like a serious addiction!!!!

Thanks and no doubt it is!!!

You're in the right place then! :evil:

[frik]

Love you collection, Brian.
And great meeting here as well!
Keep sharing the passion!

sk

[Brian861]

Thanks, Jon and Siep! Will do!

[Brian861]

You're in the right place then! :evil:

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Brian861]

Two order forms from Grant that were inside TDOTT & Wastelands when I removed the shrink-wrap after purchase. Worthless I'm sure but I thought still neat to hang on to:

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[Brian861]

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[Brian861]

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[Brian861]

Actually one of, if not the most, disliked King book for me. But collecting is collecting :-/

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[Brian861]

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[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[webstar1000]

Your so addicted now.. I love it. lol

[Brian861]

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[Brian861]

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[Brian861]

Your so addicted now.. I love it. lol

Oh yea, Kris! Resistance is futile! :borg:

[Dan]

Great items! Keep them coming!

[Brian861]

Great items! Keep them coming!

Thanks, Dan!

[Brian861]

Next up are the remarques that I currently own. Not sure how unique they are but I think they're pretty cool all the same. The first one you'll recognize as you see it each time I post and I won it from a HF auction:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Wolves_Remarque_2.JPG

[Brian861]

The rest are from Glenn C. I'm sure you can put the drawings with the stories :):

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Carrie_Remarque_2.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Cujo_Remarque_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Different_Seasons_Remarque_2.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Firestarter_Remarque_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IT_Remarque_2.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Joyland_Remarque_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Mr_Mercedes_Remarque_2.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Night_Shift_Remarque_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/NOS4A2_U_S_Remarque_2.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/NOS4RS_U_K_Remarque_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Salem_s_Lot_Remarque_2.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TBOBD_Remarque.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Dark_Man_Remarque_2.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Dead_Zone_Remarque_2.JPG
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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Stand_Remarque_2.JPG

[Brian861]

DJ art from Glenn C.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Mr_Mercedes_Cover.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TBOBD_Cover.JPG

[jhanic]

Those all are very neat!

John

[Brian861]

Those all are very neat!

John

Thanks, John! And thanks for turning me on to TDT.org :).

[jhanic]

My pleasure!

John

[Merlin1958]

WOW!!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[killjoy72]

That poor Easton Press Dead Zone up there must have severe slipcase envy...:evil:

[becca69]

That poor Easton Press Dead Zone up there must have severe slipcase envy...:evil:

http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/slipcase/dead.html

[frik]

Brian: the remarques you posted are awesome!
I just got up - but you already made my day!

sk

[Brian861]

My pleasure!

John

:thumbsup:

[Brian861]

WOW!!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

If nothing else, you have to love Bill's enthusiasm! :lol:


That poor Easton Press Dead Zone up there must have severe slipcase envy...:evil:

:lol: Cute, KJ I keep meaning to pick one up from The Collector but never seem to just get over there and do it. Did you notice the other book that's missing a slipcase that's easily obtainable?


http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/slipcase/dead.html

Thanks, Becca!


Brian: the remarques you posted are awesome! I just got up - but you already made my day! sk

Wow. Thanks, Siep! Means more than ya know, brother.

[jonp]

Wow! That is a lot of Chadbourne art! Congratulations Brian. I thought I had a lot but nowhere near that amount.

I really like the Clark Smokin' Gun!

As above you need a Dead Zone slipcase - it just finishes the book off perfectly.

[Brian861]

Wow! That is a lot of Chadbourne art! Congratulations Brian. I thought I had a lot but nowhere near that amount.

I really like the Clark Smokin' Gun!

As above you need a Dead Zone slipcase - it just finishes the book off perfectly.

Thanks, Jon! The gun is one of my favorites if not my favorite. Agreed on the slipcase. I do you need to make a better effort of obtaining it. Looking at adding lots more Chadbourne art down the road as well.

[dnemec]

Wow, I can't even decide which remarque I like best. Awesome artwork!

[Brian861]

Wow, I can't even decide which remarque I like best. Awesome artwork!

Glenn does an awesome job I agree. Looking back through them; my favorites I'd have to say are Different Seasons, Firestarter, The Dark Man, and The Dead Zone. I really love the DJ art for TBOBD

[peripheral]

Nice looking collection there Brian861! Always nice to see a new collection go up. I see you've got the "stephenkingcollector" slipcases for your DT series. They look great. I'm in the market for some for my own DT series, how do you rate those slipcases?

[Brian861]

Nice looking collection there Brian861! Always nice to see a new collection go up. I see you've got the "stephenkingcollector" slipcases for your DT series. They look great. I'm in the market for some for my own DT series, how do you rate those slipcases?

Thanks, Peripheral! I'd rate them very well. They are sturdy, the books fit well even with DJ covers, and it's a fair price for what you get. You may notice though that they are primarily made for the Grant editions thus they are a little too wide for the Viking editions. You can really see the difference with Vikings The Wastelands if you look back at my first set of photos. Also as mention, the H & S HC editions are too tall for these slipcases.

[peripheral]

Nice looking collection there Brian861! Always nice to see a new collection go up. I see you've got the "stephenkingcollector" slipcases for your DT series. They look great. I'm in the market for some for my own DT series, how do you rate those slipcases?

Thanks, Peripheral! I'd rate them very well. They are sturdy, the books fit well even with DJ covers, and it's a fair price for what you get. You may notice though that they are primarily made for the Grant editions thus they are a little too wide for the Viking editions. You can really see the difference with Vikings The Wastelands if you look back at my first set of photos. Also as mention, the H & S HC editions are too tall for these slipcases.

Thanks for that. I'll get them for my Grants and get Jeff to make me up some for my H&S. They look awesome. Your whole collection does..

[Brian861]

Thanks for that. I'll get them for my Grants and get Jeff to make me up some for my H&S. They look awesome. Your whole collection does..

You're most welcome, brother and thank you as well! Jeff has the templates ready to go. You'd just need to tell him the color and style. I'd be curious as to what colors you decide to go with if you choose a color that is vs. just black. I did some comparisons the other night as I'm going to have him make me some soon as well. Not sure if he can do it but an orangeish color W&G, burgundy for WOTC, green for SOS (a blue green would look awesome), and blue for TDT would be my choices. I have some photos of the different lettering styles that Jeff sent me if you haven't seen 'em.

[peripheral]

He sent me some of the different colours (the green for SoS and red for W&G looked great) - I'll send them to you. I haven't seen the different lettering, that would be cool, cheers.

[Brian861]

Sweet. I appreciate it. I'll post in my collect thread here in case anyone else is interested or hasn't seen it.

[Brian861]

Disclaimer: I don't own any of these (yet). Just posting for informational purposes. If it needs to be moved to the slipcase thread; let me know and I'll delete and move it over there.

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[peripheral]

Oh yes, very cool. I've got a few with the text box. Thanks for that mate.

[Brian861]

Oh yes, very cool. I've got a few with the text box. Thanks for that mate.

You're most welcome :)

[Merlin1958]

What cases do you need from, Jeff?

[Brian861]

You name it, I need it, Bill. All I have from him are the US 1st/1st.

[picontin]

You have a very beautiful collection Brian.

[Brian861]

You have a very beautiful collection Brian.

Thank you, Sir!

[Brian861]

Latest addition courtesy of a recent HF auction:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/SK_Uncollected_Unpublished_Rocky_Wood_1.JPG
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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/SK_Uncollected_Unpublished_Rocky_Wood_4.JPG

[jonp]

Nice Brian. Congratulations. I've been meaning to get one of those for a long time, but I've never got around to it.

[Brian861]

Thanks, Jon! I honestly probably wouldn't have considered it but I thought the 666 number was pretty cool. When I showed my wife, she said, "Hey, I've actually heard of that guy"! Meaning Rocky Wood. She went on to say how she'd read an article about him some place and he's battle with illness. Then she told me I'd better hang on to it because this 'one' might actually be worth something some day. My reply was, "You're cute". She said, "What did I say"?! I said nothing honey, you're fine :).

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Brian861]

Starting to get in a few UK 1st trades/variants so I thought I'd post 'em side by side with their matching US editions trade 1st/variants:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Black_Houses.JPG

Acquired the WH Smith variant from Simon via trade for the CD UK Doctor Sleep slipcase
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/BOBD_US-UK-WHS.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/FK_US-UK-WHS.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/HIA_US_UK.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IT_US_UK.JPG

Acquired the trade 1st from a HF auction. Jon facilitated the acquisition of the WH Smith and Waterstones variants. Love the blue on the page ends!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Revival_US-UK-WS-WHS.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Salem_s_Lot_IE_US_UK.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Skeleton_Crew_US_UK.JPG

[Merlin1958]

Oh, very, very nice acquisitions, my friend!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[peripheral]

Awesome. Love the direction of this collection, and nice juxtapositions of the UK / US firsts. Keep the updates comin!

[zelig]

Very nice. It's coming along very well. Congrats.

[jcmanske]

Looking good! Congratulations on the new pickups. You are on a roll!!!

[frik]

Very, very nice, Brian.
Congratulations!
Love to see the US and UK editions side by side.

sk

[goheat]

Beautiful, Brian! I really love those UK covers for IT and Skeleton Crew in particular...

[Brian861]

Oh, very, very nice acquisitions, my friend!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:


Awesome. Love the direction of this collection, and nice juxtapositions of the UK / US firsts. Keep the updates comin!


Very nice. It's coming along very well. Congrats.


Looking good! Congratulations on the new pickups. You are on a roll!!!


Very, very nice, Brian.
Congratulations!
Love to see the US and UK editions side by side.

sk


Beautiful, Brian! I really love those UK covers for IT and Skeleton Crew in particular...

Thanks, guys!! I like most of the UK covers over their US counterparts in this series of photos as well.

[Merlin1958]

Grass is always greener, right? LOL

[Brian861]

Grass is always greener, right? LOL

Supposedly :-/

[jonp]

Awesome displays, Brian. Congratulations. They all look in really nice condition.

[Brian861]

Thanks, Jon!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[webstar1000]

Well done mate!

[Brian861]

Thanks, John and Kris!

[picontin]

Nice!

[Cwalker]

Very nice! Are you attempting to help get the HF total to $18,000 by yourself? :)

[Brian861]

Thanks, guys! I think so, Chris lol. Although I didn't pull the trigger on The Wastelands. Came mighty damn close though.

[Stockerlone]

Supernice remarque, CONGRATS !!!

[Brian861]

Thanks, Frank!

[jonp]

Great looking Remarque, Brian. Congratulations.

[Merlin1958]

Mark Stutzman Remarque of CD GE FAB8. Purchased from the HF auction:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/FAB8_Mark_Stutzman_Remarque.JPG

You get three cause it's a HF acquisition!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Brian861]

Thanks, Jon! And Bill for the triple :)

[jcmanske]

Wow, love it! Congratulations!

[Brian861]

Thanks, JC!

[peripheral]

Your collection is fanging along Brian. Awesome stuff mate!

[Brian861]

Thanks, Peri!

[racerx45]

That's a nice one, congratulations

[Brian861]

That's a nice one, congratulations

Thanks!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

That's a great Remarque man!!

[Brian861]

That's a great Remarque man!!

Thanks, Chad!

[Brian861]

Latest UK add:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Dreamcatchers.JPG

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Lovejoygirl14]

How often does the haven fund have an auction? Where can I find it?

[frik]

Nice one, Brian! Better yet, nice two!

sk

[Brian861]

How often does the haven fund have an auction? Where can I find it?

Pretty much every week now, Tori as the annual drive is going on through May I believe. Look for title threads like this 2016 Haven Fundraiser Auction # when you click on the "What's New" tab at the top of the forum. Plus I follow RF on eBay as well to keep updated.

[Brian861]

Nice one, Brian! Better yet, nice two!

sk

Thankee, Sai Siep!

[Brian861]

My latest Remarque from Glenn C.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Drawing_of_the_Three_Remarque.JPG

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Nice dude. Love remarques

[Brian861]

Thanks, Chad!

[webstar1000]

:)

[Brian861]

Thanks, Kris lol.

[Dan]

Love the CD traycases! Looks nice!

[Brian861]

Thanks, Dan!

[frik]

Love both editions, Brian, especially the Buick 8 gift.
The lettered of that title was my very first lettered (King) ever.

sk

[Brian861]

Love both editions, Brian, especially the Buick 8 gift.
The lettered of that title was my very first lettered (King) ever.

sk

Nice, Siep! Doubt I'll ever own a lettered SK. I probably could if I would stop buying other things and saved up the coin lol. The only lettered I currently have is of The Exorcist and Legion (Special Edition) from CD. I actually picked it up on eBay several months ago for below retail in new condition. It's a very nice edition and CD doesn't hold back on their lettereds.

[Stockerlone]

Congrats for the supernice remarque and the traycases !!!

[Brian861]

Congrats for the supernice remarque and the traycases !!!

Thanks, Frank!

[jonp]

That's a great remarque, Brian. Congratulations. Nice new traycases.

[peripheral]

Love both editions, Brian, especially the Buick 8 gift.
The lettered of that title was my very first lettered (King) ever.

sk

Nice, Siep! Doubt I'll ever own a lettered SK. I probably could if I would stop buying other things and saved up the coin lol. The only lettered I currently have is of The Exorcist and Legion (Special Edition) from CD. I actually picked it up on eBay several months ago for below retail in new condition. It's a very nice edition and CD doesn't hold back on their lettereds.

I know that Lettered, it's a beauty. And nice traycases. How are you housing your rapidly increasing collection Brian? New bookshelves? Home extension? :wink:Love to see photos of the display.

[Brian861]

That's a great remarque, Brian. Congratulations. Nice new traycases.

Thanks, Jon!


I know that Lettered, it's a beauty. And nice traycases. How are you housing your rapidly increasing collection Brian? New bookshelves? Home extension? :wink:Love to see photos of the display.

Unfortunately, Peri. Most are stored in an unfinished room that I hope to turn into my library someday. I keep the really good stuff on the mantle in my living room and on the shelving running along the walls in my basement. Those photos are some of the first in the thread if you haven't seen 'em.

The little room that hopes to house all this horror someday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Library_To_Be.JPG

[frik]

Love both editions, Brian, especially the Buick 8 gift.
The lettered of that title was my very first lettered (King) ever.

sk

Nice, Siep! Doubt I'll ever own a lettered SK.

But of course you will, Brian. No doubt about it!
(No kidding.)

sk

[racerx45]

Very cool, can’t wait to see what it looks like when you are done.

[Brian861]

But of course you will, Brian. No doubt about it!(No kidding.)sk

Hope springs eternal my friend, Siep!


Very cool, can’t wait to see what it looks like when you are done.

More like "if" lol.

[peripheral]

A dedicated room, excellent. I bet in 6 - 12 months that room will be all done, full of deep and broad shelves, bursting with SK traycases.

[Brian861]

A dedicated room, excellent. I bet in 6 - 12 months that room will be all done, full of deep and broad shelves, bursting with SK traycases.

So you'll be flying in next week then, Peri :).

[peripheral]

A dedicated room, excellent. I bet in 6 - 12 months that room will be all done, full of deep and broad shelves, bursting with SK traycases.

So you'll be flying in next week then, Peri :).

It's taken me one month to make bookshelves. From IKEA!

[Brian861]

It's taken me one month to make bookshelves. From IKEA!

Well, you did give yourself a 12 month window for my project :).

[peripheral]

True! Man, it's probably worth my while to hit the US and do your shelves. I could harvest Betts and all the other dealers and save on a ton of postage!

[Brian861]

True! Man, it's probably worth my while to hit the US and do your shelves. I could harvest Betts and all the other dealers and save on a ton of postage!

Oh you'd have a ton to do before you even could think about starting on the shelves. Drywall, mudding, painting, concrete staining, then you might be able to get to the shelves :).

True on the postage. Oversized stuff suitcases are probably cheaper to fly than the postage. I sent a mate from down under 4 books and it cost almost $100. Nuts!

[Brian861]

To be continued..........:evil:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_16541.JPG

[peripheral]

To be continued..........:evil:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_16541.JPG

Hahaa... Awesome. That was my dining room table yesterday. SHOW ME THE HARVEST! :) PS - Also, got the Talisman - yes, price on DJ.

[Brian861]

Good deal on The Talisman. Think I'll hang out awhile and see if maybe David comes up with one at some point. Of the Random House type that is.

[webstar1000]

WOW.. lol get some packages buddy? lol

[Brian861]

A few, Kris over the last week or so :).

[The Library Policeman]

Adult Xmas! Love it :D

[zelig]

Let's see what you got.

[Brian861]

Adult Xmas! Love it :D

:thumbsup:

[jonp]

Stop teasing us, Brian. There's at least 12 boxes there!!!

[Brian861]

Let's see what you got.

Nothing really too exciting, Paul. But all new-to-me stuff :)

[Brian861]

Stop teasing us, Brian. There's at least 12 boxes there!!!

LOL, Jon. Soon, my friend. Some will have to wait to get posted until I get their counterparts :).

[Brian861]

Recent Remarque wins from the HF auctions:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TDZ_Remarque_Jill_Bauman.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Regulators_Remarque_Alan_Clark.JPG

[jonp]

Very nice Remarques, Brian. You have an impressive Remarque collection.

[Brian861]

The UKs are all new-to-me. I enjoy shooting them with their US mates for my thread. These were acquired from Cook, David (Betts), and Amazon. Jon, you might have been the one who helped me acquire the Mr. Mercedes WH Smith Variant. I honestly don't remember, :doh:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Bag_of_Bones.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Four_Past_Midnights.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Mr_Mercedes.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Needful_Things2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Dark_Halves.JPG

[Brian861]

Very nice Remarques, Brian. You have an impressive Remarque collection.

Thanks, Jon! I'm a sucker for both Remarques and slipcases for reasons I can't explain. I can't stop buying either! :panic:

[Brian861]

And the Revival B&N Variant DJ. Obtained off eBay. The DJ is really nice but the book had a pretty good lean to it. I picked up an almost perfect copy yesterday from a local bookstore and switched out the DJs.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Revival_B_N_Variant.JPG

[Brian861]

UK 1st acquired from David (Betts):

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Drawing_of_the_Threes.JPG

[frik]

Amazing, Brian. Not a day goes by without a couple of wonderful items.
A great start to my day!

sk

[Brian861]

Amazing, Brian. Not a day goes by without a couple of wonderful items. A great start to my day! sk

Thanks as always, Siep for your kind words. You've made my day as well, my friend!

[Stockerlone]

Great new stuff Brian, CONGRATS !!!

[peripheral]

Very nice Remarques, Brian. You have an impressive Remarque collection.

Yes, thinking the same thing. Nicely done.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Brian!

John

[jonp]

Great new books, Brian. Yes, I got a Mr Mercedes, not sure on which edition.

[Beverly Marsh]

Amazing Brian!! You've done a fantastic collecting job. Love, love, LOVE your remarques! Looking forward to your latest :) Thanks for sharing.

[Brian861]

Great new stuff Brian, CONGRATS !!!

Thanks, Frank!


Yes, thinking the same thing. Nicely done.

Thanks, Peri!


Very nice, Brian! John

Thanks, John!


Great new books, Brian. Yes, I got a Mr Mercedes, not sure on which edition.

Thanks again, Jon! I believe it was the WH Smith copy. I ordered the trade UK from Amazon.

[Brian861]

Amazing Brian!! You've done a fantastic collecting job. Love, love, LOVE your remarques! Looking forward to your latest :) Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Bev!

[zelig]

Way to go Brian. You're doing a good job of getting the various editions.

[Brian861]

Thanks, Paul!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Hell yes my friend!! Lookin great

[Brian861]

Hell yes my friend!! Lookin great

Thanks, Chad!

[Brian861]

My latest Remarque from Jill Bauman done inside my PS edition of Christine

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/PS_Christine_Remarque.JPG

[Brian861]

Latest cases from Jeff.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/UK_DT_IV-VII_Slipcases.JPG

[peripheral]

Yes :thumbsup:

[dnemec]

Nice remarque and cases. I love Jill's work!

[zelig]

You're on a roll Brian. Really ramping up. Congrats.

[frik]

Don't know how you do it, Brian, but you(r collection) continue(s) to amaze!
Well done, my friend!

sk

[Brian861]

Yes :thumbsup:

Thanks, Peri!


Nice remarque and cases. I love Jill's work!

Thanks, Dez! Seriously thinking about having Ms. Bauman (Jill as she has asked me to call her :blush:) do more for me. Her rates are very reasonable. Her original canvas art is freakin' sweet but unfortunately out of the range of his small time collector from (Mid-World) the Midwest.


You're on a roll Brian. Really ramping up. Congrats.

Thanks, Paul!


Don't know how you do it, Brian, but you(r collection) continue(s) to amaze! Well done, my friend! sk

Thanks, Siep! Slowly but surely and from great feeback like yours, brother that continues to encourage (enables) me. :D

[jonp]

Great new Jill Bauman remarque, Brian. Those slipcases look sharp!

[Brian861]

Great new Jill Bauman remarque, Brian. Those slipcases look sharp!

Thanks, Jon!

[Beverly Marsh]

Love the Remarque. And the cases!

[Brian861]

Love the Remarque. And the cases!

Thanks, Bev!

[Brian861]

Latest cases from Jeff:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/SK_Slipcases_Example_11.JPG

The UK 1st was acquired from an eBay seller quite awhile back. The Viking 1st was acquired from a Canadian ABE seller who really stuck it to me on the shipping. I think they charged me close to $17 for shipping but must have crossed the border to ship it. The US media rate on the box stated $3.22. Nice copy all the same but still....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Regulators.JPG

And of course Robin Furth's updated concordance:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TDT_Concordance_Revised_2016_1.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TDT_Concordance_Revised_2016_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TDT_Concordance_Revised_2016_3.JPG

[Dan]

The black and white cases are super sharp!

[Brian861]

The black and white cases are super sharp!

Thanks, Dan!

[bdwyer19]

Great looking cases, Brian! Jeff did an awesome job with those!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Cases look great Brian!

[Brian861]

Great looking cases, Brian! Jeff did an awesome job with those!

Thanks, Brian! I thought so as well.


Cases look great Brian!

Thanks, Chad!

[picontin]

Latest cases from Jeff:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/SK_Slipcases_Example_11.JPG

The UK 1st was acquired from an eBay seller quite awhile back. The Viking 1st was acquired from a Canadian ABE seller who really stuck it to me on the shipping. I think they charged me close to $17 for shipping but must have crossed the border to ship it. The US media rate on the box stated $3.22. Nice copy all the same but still....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Regulators.JPG

And of course Robin Furth's updated concordance:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TDT_Concordance_Revised_2016_1.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TDT_Concordance_Revised_2016_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TDT_Concordance_Revised_2016_3.JPG

Very beautiful Brian, I have also 3 cases from Jeff and I think I will order more, excellent work!

[Brian861]

Very beautiful Brian, I have also 3 cases from Jeff and I think I will order more, excellent work!

Thanks, Picontin!

[zelig]

Brian, looking good. Congratulations on the new items. Cases look great.

[Brian861]

Brian, looking good. Congratulations on the new items. Cases look great.

Thanks, Paul!

[peripheral]

Love the black house with cases - keep em coming.

[Brian861]

Love the black house with cases - keep em coming.

Thanks, Peri!

[Brian861]

Latest CD slipcase:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TBOBD_CD_Slipcase_1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TBOBD_CD_Slipcase_2.JPG

[jsmcmullen92]

Because of this I had to go order one... thanks a lot :P

[Brian861]

Because of this I had to go order one... thanks a lot :P

You're most welcome :). It's what we're here for. To encourage each other's addiction :evil:

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Because of this I had to go order one... thanks a lot :P



Because of this I had to go order one... thanks a lot :P

You're most welcome :). It's what we're here for. To encourage each other's addiction :evil:

Haha me too..Its a great looking case

[frik]

Love the case, Brian.
Hadn't ordered it till last night.
Thanks for the preview!

sk

[zelig]

Fits the U.K. too.

[Brian861]

Love the case, Brian.
Hadn't ordered it till last night.
Thanks for the preview!

sk

You're most welcome, my friend!


Fits the U.K. too.

Good to know, Paul although I'll probably have Jeff do ones for the UKs.

[zelig]

Yeah that way you can match the color. White would look good.

[Brian861]

Yeah that way you can match the color. White would look good.

That's what I was thinking as well.

[Brian861]

Hey, guys. Just wanted to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all your purchases from me. You've really helped me out in a great time of need. Several of you I've spoken with privately regretting why I needed to reduce my collection and I doubly appreciate your support and encouragement. You know who you are. The PayPal F&F feature is an awesome tool for times like these and I truly appreciate you guys using that as well. Along with adding the 4% to cover fees in certain cases if need be. I'd like to give a special shout out to Tim, Patrick, and Paul. We had some issues with my copies that both Tim and Patrick purchased but these two guy are above stand up and we worked them out amongst ourselves to everyone's liking. Paul, I truly appreciate having the great opportunity to have been in the select group to purchase your rebound edition of EOTD. And appreciate even more your understanding of my need to withdraw. It is a great project and kudos to you again, my friend for all your work on it. I can't wait to see the finished project posted here on the forum. I foresee it being much sought after some day; beyond what it is now.

Although it was tough initially to come to this decision to sale off a lot of my collection; it also brought me back down to earth a bit and helped me to regain my focus to set some semi-goals at least. It's hard not to stray with all the nice, shiny things popping up daily it almost seems. I'm mainly going to be focusing on building my 1st/1st collection (both US and UK), slipcasing said editions, collecting Remarques (this is truly a passion of mine), and continuing with series in which I have mostly the same, if not all of, number or letter. Going to try and eliminate collecting reprints where possible. I will, however, continue to try and collect variant DJ art. The printer variants I think I can live without. Well, at least for now. Might be a bigger goal to shoot for much later down the road.

I've also gone through and deleted most of the copies from my collection thread that have been sold. Some I didn't as they are group photos of several editions and frankly, I'm too lazy to go back and retake photos of the ones that I still have. I did, however, leave all your comments that have been made in the thread. I felt if you took to the time to view and write in the thread, only right that your comments remain. Thanks again, all. Much appreciated.

[peripheral]

You're a very sincere guy Brian. Nice words, and nicer to hear that equilibrium has returned and you're laser sharp with your collecting focus. AND glad to hear you're not abandoning the Remarque angle you've got going.

[Brian861]

You're a very sincere guy Brian. Nice words, and nicer to hear that equilibrium has returned and you're laser sharp with your collecting focus. AND glad to hear you're not abandoning the Remarque angle you've got going.

Thanks, brother! I appreciate it. +1 if I could. I haven't spread the love enough to give ya more rep yet lol. I wouldn't get too close to that laser though. Wouldn't take much to knock it off course ;).

[Brian861]

Upgraded to the traycase for my 1st/1st Blockade Billy

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_Traycase_1.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_Traycase_2.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_Traycase_3.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_UK_1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_UK_2.JPG

[jonp]

Hey, guys. Just wanted to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all your purchases from me. You've really helped me out in a great time of need. Several of you I've spoken with privately regretting why I needed to reduce my collection and I doubly appreciate your support and encouragement. You know who you are. The PayPal F&F feature is an awesome tool for times like these and I truly appreciate you guys using that as well. Along with adding the 4% to cover fees in certain cases if need be. I'd like to give a special shout out to Tim, Patrick, and Paul. We had some issues with my copies that both Tim and Patrick purchased but these two guy are above stand up and we worked them out amongst ourselves to everyone's liking. Paul, I truly appreciate having the great opportunity to have been in the select group to purchase your rebound edition of EOTD. And appreciate even more your understanding of my need to withdraw. It is a great project and kudos to you again, my friend for all your work on it. I can't wait to see the finished project posted here on the forum. I foresee it being much sought after some day; beyond what it is now.

Although it was tough initially to come to this decision to sale off a lot of my collection; it also brought me back down to earth a bit and helped me to regain my focus to set some semi-goals at least. It's hard not to stray with all the nice, shiny things popping up daily it almost seems. I'm mainly going to be focusing on building my 1st/1st collection (both US and UK), slipcasing said editions, collecting Remarques (this is truly a passion of mine), and continuing with series in which I have mostly the same, if not all of, number or letter. Going to try and eliminate collecting reprints where possible. I will, however, continue to try and collect variant DJ art. The printer variants I think I can live without. Well, at least for now. Might be a bigger goal to shoot for much later down the road.

I've also gone through and deleted most of the copies from my collection thread that have been sold. Some I didn't as they are group photos of several editions and frankly, I'm too lazy to go back and retake photos of the ones that I still have. I did, however, leave all your comments that have been made in the thread. I felt if you took to the time to view and write in the thread, only right that your comments remain. Thanks again, all. Much appreciated.

Sorry to hear that Brian, this has passed me by. I hope you get everything sorted and I hope all will be well with you.

[zelig]

Brian thanks for the kind words. Sounds like things are settling down and you're getting back on track. I wish you all the best.

[webstar1000]

I'm just glad your not going anywhere my man!!!:huglove:

[bdwyer19]

Upgraded to the traycase for my 1st/1st Blockade Billy

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_Traycase_1.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_Traycase_2.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_Traycase_3.JPG

Great idea with the traycase! Was CD selling those individually?

[needfulthings]

Appears to be a S/L traycase without the signed King card & a 1st edition book instead of the S/L.
http://imageshack.com/a/img921/2865/VUglFf.jpg
Then look at the bright side8) there are a LOT fewer of those... Then there are of the 350 S/L sets.:evil:
NICE UPGRADE:thumbsup:

[Brian861]

Sorry to hear that Brian, this has passed me by. I hope you get everything sorted and I hope all will be well with you.

Thanks, Jon. Really appreciate it. I'm sure I'll be buggin' ya again at some point for some UKs :).


Brian thanks for the kind words. Sounds like things are settling down and you're getting back on track. I wish you all the best.

You're most welcome, Paul and thank you. Definitely feel more focused for sure.


I'm just glad your not going anywhere my man!!!:huglove:

Thanks, Kris! Still Down with the Sickness, brother. I hope to haunt these halls for quite awhile yet :).


Great idea with the traycase! Was CD selling those individually?

Thanks, Brian! Yes, they still are. I ordered this awhile back with a CDCC coupon ;). I stock up on some things when they have a great club offer. I was sent another slipcase initially so had to wait a bit for it to get sorted out.


Appears to be a S/L traycase without the signed King card & a 1st edition book instead of the S/L.
http://imageshack.com/a/img921/2865/VUglFf.jpg
Then look at the bright side8) there are a LOT fewer of those... Then there are of the 350 S/L sets.:evil:
NICE UPGRADE:thumbsup:

Thanks, Bruce! True on all accounts lol.

[Brian861]

Upgraded to the traycase for my 1st/1st Blockade Billy

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_Traycase_1.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_Traycase_2.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_Traycase_3.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_UK_1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Blockade_Billy_UK_2.JPG

Edit: Added the UK counterpart.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Dig the case brother and nice UK find:thumbsup:

[Brian861]

Thanks, Chad! I've actually had both for awhile. Was waiting for the traycase to show up before I put up a pic. No huge difference in the copies so I didn't do the usually side by side photo op :).

[Brian861]

The postman must have had to wrestle the box from the baddie in TGWLTG UK 1st/1st edition. But thanks to excellent packaging by Rick, aka Tippy; all was well upon opening :). Thanks again, Rick! Two for two, buddy :thumbsup:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Damaged_Gordon_Box.JPG

And without further delay; The 'Girls' Who Loved Tom Gordon

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TGWLTG_US_UK_1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/TGWLTG_US_UK_2.JPG

[peripheral]

Brian's back baby!! :rock:

[Brian861]

Brian's back baby!! :rock:

You mean the collector formerly know as..... :).

[Brian861]

UKs recently acquired from Richard aka Cook:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/DC_US_UK_1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/DC_US_UK_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/DC_US_UK_3.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/EOTD_US_UK_1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/EOTD_US_UK_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/EOTD_US_UK_3.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Misery_US_UK_1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Misery_US_UK_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Misery_US_UK_3.JPG

[Brian861]

Acquired this edition of my favorite book awhile back from eBay. I believe it's a 1st/1st but I'm sure someone here can tell me for sure:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Stand_Gramercy_1.JPG
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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Stand_Gramercy_3.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Stand_Gramercy_4.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Stand_Gramercy_5.JPG

[Brian861]

I was just going to post Stephen King editions here at first but I've decided to go ahead and share some of my other interest as well. I just recently started collecting these from Keith over at White Noise Press: (http://www.whitenoisepress.com/)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/White_Chaps_1.JPG
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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/White_Chaps_3.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/White_Chaps_4.JPG

A double edition with the limitation sheet in the middle:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/White_Chaps_5.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/White_Chaps_6.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/White_Chaps_7.JPG

[Brian861]

The CD Signature Series so far with the same number throughout. I'm getting these through Kim over at Camelot: (https://camelotbooks.com/)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/CD_Signature_Series.JPG

[Brian861]

The following I consider part of my Brian James Freeman (http://www.brianjamesfreeman.com/) collection. Stuff that he's either written or edited. I have more that I need to show him some love for eventually:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Crane_House_1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Crane_House_2.JPG

[Brian861]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/In_Laymon_s_Terms_1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/In_Laymon_s_Terms_4.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/In_Laymon_s_Terms_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/In_Laymon_s_Terms_3.JPG

[Brian861]

The only lettered edition that I own so far. I'll be collecting the future Tabitha King lettereds:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Exorcist_Legion_1.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Exorcist_Legion_2.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Exorcist_Legion_3.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Exorcist_Legion_4.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/The_Exorcist_Legion_5.JPG

[picontin]

Beautiful Brian, one of the best books that I've ever read.

[peripheral]

Wow man, love all of these.

[Brian861]

Beautiful Brian, one of the best books that I've ever read.


Wow man, love all of these.

Thanks, guys! Stuff I got when I first gotten into the collection game last Fall.

[Brian861]

CDs Novella Series. Books 14-current are all #81 that I've been obtaining from a private collector who bought into the series several years back.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/CD_Novella_Series.JPG

[T-Dogz_AK47]

That is awesome, Brian! Congratulations! :thumbsup:

[Brian861]

That is awesome, Brian! Congratulations! :thumbsup:

Thanks, Tim!