Sleeping Beauties By Stephen King and Owen King -Collecting Information

[MLG]

On Sunday during his stop in Louisville, Kentucky King revealed that the book Sleeping Beauties that he and Owen has written will be released next year.

[mae]

There is already a thread regarding this at The Oracle, the news forum, but I don't think it's been officially announced: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?20108-Sleeping-Beauties-new-novel-with-Owen-King

[Randall Flagg]

Watersones is offering the trade at %50 off for pre-orders:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/sleeping-beauties/stephen-king/owen-king/9781473665194

[Br!an]

Watersones is offering the trade at %50 off for pre-orders:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/sleeping-beauties/stephen-king/owen-king/9781473665194

Just don't let them ship it overseas. :mummy:

[Randall Flagg]

They wrap the book in a used basmati rice bag...

[Phalucha]

I really hope someone gives this a new name before they go to print. Sounds like it is by Janet Evanovich or something.

[DoctorZaius]

I really hope someone gives this a new name before they go to print. Sounds like it is by Janet Evanovich or something.

Can't be Evanovich without a number - I think 24 is the next novel. Perhaps 24 Sleeping Beauties?

[Randall Flagg]

I really hope someone gives this a new name before they go to print. Sounds like it is by Janet Evanovich or something.
I don't think so.
Book titles and movie titles are open (I'm sure someone will correct me) and are free to use (not subject to CR laws, in fact exempt).

[Merlin1958]

Forgive me if I missed it, but is there talk of a signing tour?

[Phalucha]

I wasn't thinking copyright - is worst title since My Petty Pony.

[Beverly Marsh]

Available for pre order but I'm going to wait to see if CD has anything in the works......

[jsmcmullen92]

Available for pre order but I'm going to wait to see if CD has anything in the works......

Every time you post it throws me off now because I think you are BJF... Figure why is BJF waiting to see, he should know!?

One thing about Waterstones though is you will get the UK edition rather than the US edition if you wanted both.

[dnemec]

Is anybody in the US ordering direct from Waterstones? My Charlies arrived just fine, but I am a bit worried after that whole mess...

[Beverly Marsh]

Available for pre order but I'm going to wait to see if CD has anything in the works......

Every time you post it throws me off now because I think you are BJF... Figure why is BJF waiting to see, he should know!?

One thing about Waterstones though is you will get the UK edition rather than the US edition if you wanted both.
Hahaha! Messing with everyone's heads :evil:

[Beverly Marsh]

Is anybody in the US ordering direct from Waterstones? My Charlies arrived just fine, but I am a bit worried after that whole mess...

Agreed. My Charlies arrived fine but after seeing Brian's and others I'm a little leery. They had issues with the UK UTD S/L as well. Their "return" policy(or lack thereof) seems shaky too. But since it's on sale and it's a trade I may chance it!

[Brian James Freeman]

Available for pre order but I'm going to wait to see if CD has anything in the works......

Every time you post it throws me off now because I think you are BJF... Figure why is BJF waiting to see, he should know!?

You think YOU get confused? I'm usually wondering when I wrote that post! :)

Brian

[Brian861]

Is anybody in the US ordering direct from Waterstones? My Charlies arrived just fine, but I am a bit worried after that whole mess...

I'll probably ask one of our UK mates to pick this up me to avoid the whole shipping fiasco.

[amd013]

Just curious, how far in advance do they usually reveal the cover(s)?

Mike

[craigobau]

Is anybody in the US ordering direct from Waterstones? My Charlies arrived just fine, but I am a bit worried after that whole mess...

I'll probably ask one of our UK mates to pick this up me to avoid the whole shipping fiasco.


Happy to help if you guys need someone in the UK to pick one up for you.

[Brian861]

Is anybody in the US ordering direct from Waterstones? My Charlies arrived just fine, but I am a bit worried after that whole mess...

I'll probably ask one of our UK mates to pick this up me to avoid the whole shipping fiasco.


Happy to help if you guys need someone in the UK to pick one up for you.

Appreciate that, Craig! I hit up (pestered) my usual UK guy who has been known to acquire things from time to time :)

[peripheral]

Book Depository (UK-based, but owned by the Amazon group) also have the UK edition listed now (and cheaper than Waterstones)...

[herbertwest]

Just curious, how far in advance do they usually reveal the cover(s)?

Mike

If I remember correctly, I'd say about 3 months in advance?

[amd013]

Just curious, how far in advance do they usually reveal the cover(s)?

Mike

If I remember correctly, I'd say about 3 months in advance?


Thanks Herbertwest

Mike

[stroppygoblin]

Book Depository (UK-based, but owned by the Amazon group) also have the UK edition listed now (and cheaper than Waterstones)...

Waterstones currently offering at 50% on pre-order so not cheaper :)

[Cook]

Book Depository (UK-based, but owned by the Amazon group) also have the UK edition listed now (and cheaper than Waterstones)...

I'm not finding it cheaper than Waterstones.. Do you have a link?
Thanks

[stroppygoblin]

Book Depository (UK-based, but owned by the Amazon group) also have the UK edition listed now (and cheaper than Waterstones)...

I'm not finding it cheaper than Waterstones.. Do you have a link?
Thanks

RF provided it earlier in the thread. Here it is again.. (https://www.waterstones.com/book/sle.../9781473665194)

[Roseannebarr]

Book Depository (UK-based, but owned by the Amazon group) also have the UK edition listed now (and cheaper than Waterstones)...

I'm not finding it cheaper than Waterstones.. Do you have a link?
Thanks

RF provided it earlier in the thread. Here it is again.. (https://www.waterstones.com/book/sle.../9781473665194)

I think peripheral wanted the book depository link.

[becca69]

https://www.bookdepository.com/Sleeping-Beauties-Stephen-King/9781473665194

[jreitan47]

https://www.bookdepository.com/Sleeping-Beauties-Stephen-King/9781473665194

Couldn't get your link to work, Becca. But this one worked for me: https://www.bookdepository.com/Sleeping-Beauties-Stephen-King-Owen-King/9781473665194?ref=grid-view

I always order my UK releases from Book Depository. I've always received first editions and always free shipping anywhere! Can't beat that!

[dnemec]

Book Depository (UK-based, but owned by the Amazon group) also have the UK edition listed now (and cheaper than Waterstones)...

Thanks for the info. I was planning on buying 2 and after shipping, it was $2 more from Book Depository. But after Waterstones murdered so many copies of Charlie, I feel better ordering from them!

[tippy4]

From the CD website today (03/31/17):

I’m extremely excited to report we will be publishing a special edition of SLEEPING BEAUTIES by Stephen King and Owen King. I cannot say more at this time, other than we’ve already read this massive novel and we’re incredibly thrilled to be able to publish it in three different deluxe editions. Details to come later this year, and again, we’re not accepting reservations yet, but we expect this one to sell out in record time.

I know this is being discussed in CD thread....but thought it appropriate to post here as well.

[Fsmdr]

This is pretty cool! I want one.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stephen-King-Owen-King-Sleeping-Beauties-Broadside-NEW-/142420458420?hash=item2128ebbbb4:g:KW8AAOSwceNZSQy R

[Randall Flagg]

This is pretty cool! I want one.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stephen-King-Owen-King-Sleeping-Beauties-Broadside-NEW-/142420458420?hash=item2128ebbbb4:g:KW8AAOSwceNZSQy R

Your kidding, right?
I mentioned in another thread that I had a few extra.

[shaq]

Has anyone any thoughts on whether there will be a uk signed for this? I.e. From Hodder & Stoughton?

[Fsmdr]

Sorry, Jerome. I must have been sleepwalking. A member just offered me one, so I'm good!

[stroppygoblin]

Looks like the H & S edition will have FOUR variants only seen UNDER the dust jacket, ordering from Amazon or any other on-line bookstore will be a lottery. These variations will only appear on the first printings. Variant completists start weeping now...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/IMG_3500.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/IMG_3501.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/IMG_3502.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/IMG_3503.jpg

[Brian861]

Sigh. Just added it to my tab please, Simon.......:Ball Kick:><:shrug:

[Randall Flagg]

I give up. Might as well kick my own balls. :Ball Kick:

I'm just liquidating my 401k and buying everything there is (including Bob's collection)...

[Br!an]

I'm simply done with UK books unless it's the true first edition.

[Brian861]

I give up. Might as well kick my own balls. :Ball Kick:

I'm just liquidating my 401k and buying everything there is (including Bob's collection)...

Would be a helluva an estate sell for sure!

[becca69]

Oops, posted this in the other thread before I saw it here.

[Randall Flagg]

Yep. Order 4 and they will all be the same front board...and be thrown on your front porch in a gunny sack.

[Brian861]

Apparently there will be a sticker on the outside of the DJ identifying what lies beneath. Although stated random selection when you pre-order; I fear what RF stated and they'll all be the same front board when ordered together. Still, I'm probably going to order from several sources outside of Waterstones. If I do end up with multiple copies of the same front board, I'll sell to members here at my cost plus shipping. Something to keep in mind if you wouldn't otherwise fool with the whole mess.

Something's hiding beneath the Sleeping Beauties cover... (http://t.e.hodder.co.uk/nl/jsp/m.jsp?c=%40fExewnJfFAngdtZN5NtVYse0sw5Ciy0Hl0wWBtd geVU%3D)

[webstar1000]

I'm simply done with UK books unless it's the true first edition.

Oh me too. 100%...

[needfulthings]

I'm simply done with UK books unless it's the true first edition.

Sleeping Beauties breaks on Sept 26 both here & in the U.K......So I have 3 words for you.....
:evil: "GREENWICH MEAN TIME" The day starts in LONDON...so as you can see the TRUE 1st EDITION IS the U.K. EDITION.:lol:

[Randall Flagg]

I have three letters for you:

USA
In most instances collectors don't give a hoot about "World First Edition" claims.

[needfulthings]

I have three letters for you:

USA
In most instances collectors don't give a hoot about "World First Edition" claims.
:wtf:AND I HAVE THREE WORDS FOR YOU.....
"IN MOST INSTANCES".:lol:

[needfulthings]

TRUE 1ST EDITION of "RIDING THE BULLET"
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/6899/0jU644.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

I think you just proved RF's point there Bruce! :evil:

[The Library Policeman]

I'd much rather have USA 1st editions. I have both UK and US editions in my collection but if it came to it USA editions every time for me.

[needfulthings]

But which will be "RARER" based on print run,book cover variations (1st editions only?) Let's say 10,000 first print run that's only 2,500 of each cover (we know that Gwendy's Button Box was in a 4th printing in no time at all),dust jacket variation (WHSiith) & postage to the states? The only rare ones here will be the ones signed on the tour. (Not counting S/L editions)

[Randall Flagg]

But which will be "RARER" based on print run,book cover variations (1st editions only?),dust jacket variation (WHSiith) & postage to the states? The only rare ones here will be the ones signed on the tour. (Not counting S/L editions)
It doesn't matter which is more "rarer", it only matters which is considered more desirable for most collector's.

There might be an upside down bound one that is extremely "rare", but that doesn't make it more collectible.

[needfulthings]

But which will be "RARER" based on print run,book cover variations (1st editions only?),dust jacket variation (WHSiith) & postage to the states? The only rare ones here will be the ones signed on the tour. (Not counting S/L editions)
It doesn't matter which is more "rarer", it only matters which is considered more desirable for most collector's.

There might be an upside down bound one that is extremely "rare", but that doesn't make it more collectible.

YEA! The one with the MILLION PLUS print run is going to be the MOST DESIRABLE..:lol:
:evil: FOOD FOR THOUGH! Does it state anywhere that you will be getting a signed 1st edition?
Seems to me on the last tour they were handing out latter editions.

[Randall Flagg]

But which will be "RARER" based on print run,book cover variations (1st editions only?),dust jacket variation (WHSiith) & postage to the states? The only rare ones here will be the ones signed on the tour. (Not counting S/L editions)
It doesn't matter which is more "rarer", it only matters which is considered more desirable for most collector's.

There might be an upside down bound one that is extremely "rare", but that doesn't make it more collectible.


YEA! The one with the MILLION PLUS print run is going to be the MOST DESIRABLE..:lol:
:evil: FOOD FOR THOUGH! Does it state that you will be getting a signed 1st edition?
Seems to me on the last tour they were handing out latter editions.


IT

US 1st/1st-~900,000 printings. Try to find a F/F for ~$100.

UK 1st/1st, F/F with likely less than 50,000 printed, ~$100

[Randall Flagg]

This is getting off topic (me too). Time to take the debate/discussion to another thread.

[needfulthings]

But which will be "RARER" based on print run,book cover variations (1st editions only?),dust jacket variation (WHSiith) & postage to the states? The only rare ones here will be the ones signed on the tour. (Not counting S/L editions)
It doesn't matter which is more "rarer", it only matters which is considered more desirable for most collector's.

There might be an upside down bound one that is extremely "rare", but that doesn't make it more collectible.


YEA! The one with the MILLION PLUS print run is going to be the MOST DESIRABLE..:lol:
:evil: FOOD FOR THOUGH! Does it state that you will be getting a signed 1st edition?
Seems to me on the last tour they were handing out latter editions.


IT

US 1st/1st-~900,000 printings. Try to find a F/F for ~$100.

UK 1st/1st, F/F with likely less than 50,000 printed, ~$100

:lol:You use a 21 year old book as an example?

[brionen]

Waterstones just announced a signed Sleeping Beauties limited to 250 copies. It’s available for pre-order for £250; limited to one per customer. It doesn’t mention any UK address only restrictions as some UK S/L’s have in the past. I was just able to order one a few minutes ago, so unless my credit card company decides to flag the purchase for being to an overseas vendor, as they sometimes do, it looks like I’ve got one headed my way.

https://www.waterstones.com/book/sleeping-beauties/stephen-king/owen-king/9781473678019

Description:
A beautiful edition of SLEEPING BEAUTIES, limited to 250 copies, signed by both the authors, with deluxe binding, slipcase and coloured endpapers available exclusively through Waterstones.

[needfulthings]

Already out in some stores in the U.K.

[stroppygoblin]

Already out in some stores in the U.K.

Really? source?

[needfulthings]

Someone here posted photos of the book in a store & then I could not find the post again was going to ask them to show a better of the sticker on the cover. check around the site had to be a U.K. member.

[needfulthings]

I still can't find the post...I wonder if it may have been a bookstore employee who snuck out a copy from the back room & placed IT on the shelf & took a picture (there was only one copy of Sleeping Beauties showing in the picture)

[tippy4]

So it would appear that the release of Sleeping Beauties will be adding five books to my collection...

A US 1st edition
A signed US 1st Edition
A CD GE
A CD S/L
A Waterstones S/L

Really need to buy a new bookshelf.

[Randall Flagg]

So it would appear that the release of Sleeping Beauties will be adding five books to my collection...

A US 1st edition
A signed US 1st Edition
A CD GE
A CD S/L
A Waterstones S/L

Really need to buy a new bookshelf.
I agree. I have the same dilemma...except I can't afford a new bookshelf...

[tippy4]

I am in the same situation....but I suppose if we both stopped buying books, we would be able to.

[stroppygoblin]

For the completists it’s considerably worse. In addition to the above...
US first signed by Owen (available from certain bookstores)
UK 1st WH Smith ‘purple’ edition
UK 1st Waterstones limited -Snake variant
UK 1st Waterstones limited - Tiger variant
UK 1st Waterstones limited - Moth variant
UK 1st Waterstones limited - Fox variant

Plus there is still a possibility that the WHSmith limited ALSO has the variant books underneath!

[biomieg]

I still can't find the post...I wonder if it may have been a bookstore employee who snuck out a copy from the back room & placed IT on the shelf & took a picture (there was only one copy of Sleeping Beauties showing in the picture)

There’s a thread in The Oracle about the book. Niels posted a link to a photo from a fellow Dutchman who got the book last week in Rotterdam. I think that’s what you’re looking for.

[somekindofstranger]

For the completists it’s considerably worse. In addition to the above...
US first signed by Owen (available from certain bookstores)
UK 1st WH Smith ‘purple’ edition
UK 1st Waterstones limited -Snake variant
UK 1st Waterstones limited - Tiger variant
UK 1st Waterstones limited - Moth variant
UK 1st Waterstones limited - Fox variant

Plus there is still a possibility that the WHSmith limited ALSO has the variant books underneath!

There is also a Tescos exclusive variant with a peacock under the cover...

https://mobile.twitter.com/HodderBooks/status/910916859226214400

[stroppygoblin]

Oh CR@P.... now a Peacock variant!

everyone on my list PM me, you know who you are...

[webstar1000]

So it would appear that the release of Sleeping Beauties will be adding five books to my collection...

A US 1st edition
A signed US 1st Edition
A CD GE
A CD S/L
A Waterstones S/L

Really need to buy a new bookshelf.

Don't forget your lettered to mate:)

[herbertwest]

I believe that some people also hunt down the AIRPORT edition?

[webstar1000]

S/L's ONLY for me. And a 1st US. Have to draw a line somewhere:)

[The Library Policeman]

Got my WH Smith editions in the post today:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3mluzgvtzci4dny/Photo%2025-09-2017%2C%2014%2025%2012.jpg?raw=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tegkzjhut6dv20f/Photo%2025-09-2017%2C%2014%2024%2054.jpg?raw=1

[stroppygoblin]

Got my WH Smith editions in the post today:


What’s under the cover? Does it have an image?

(Picking up mine on the way home!)

[The Library Policeman]

All 3 copies have this on front board:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/payo6bu5gzo2kfg/Photo%2025-09-2017%2C%2014%2035%2028.jpg?raw=1

[stroppygoblin]

All 3 copies have this on front board:



Hmm inconclusive. So the WH Smith editions DO have an image, but it may or may not be just the tiger. I’ll report back what mine is when I pick it up later.

TBH I think it’s a moot point as there seems to be no difference in the actual book, so a WH Smith DJ could be put on a standard book and create (for example) a Snake WHSmith combination limited.

[zelig]

Conpletists could be in trouble with this one.

[Roog]

Someone who can help me with a WHSmith edition?
No matter what variant is underneath LOL

[webstar1000]

Conpletists could be in trouble with this one.

LOL thats an understatement!

[stroppygoblin]

Ok it’s bad news completists...

The WHSmith variant not only has all 4 animals but IS different. The embossing is done in purple, rather than blue on the standard 1st edition... that means 4 WH Smith variants to add to the list. :panic:

I’m torn now, I really don’t know that I want this many copies of 1 book

[Kingfan24]

This is ridiculous...

[frik]

Someone who can help me with a WHSmith edition?
No matter what variant is underneath LOL

PM sent

[zelig]

I’m just going to get one WHSmith edition. Too many to collect on this one.

[somekindofstranger]

Ok it’s bad news completists...

The WHSmith variant not only has all 4 animals but IS different. The embossing is done in purple, rather than blue on the standard 1st edition... that means 4 WH Smith variants to add to the list. :panic:

I’m torn now, I really don’t know that I want this many copies of 1 book

Was just going to post a similar thing. My whsmiths book is a snake, but in purple.

This and the s/l are all I need though! This to read, the s/l to collect.

Is anyone still going for a full house of UK variants now?

[The Library Policeman]

Just the one WH Smith for me and the one regular UK 1st. And the USA 1st. And the UK S/L. And the USA S/L. And the USA Gift Edition.


Fucking Hell :(

[zelig]

Its at the airport.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170925/43f2f7665d2dc5ace903d005204554f5.jpg

[amd013]

Ok it’s bad news completists...

The WHSmith variant not only has all 4 animals but IS different. The embossing is done in purple, rather than blue on the standard 1st edition... that means 4 WH Smith variants to add to the list. :panic:

I’m torn now, I really don’t know that I want this many copies of 1 book

These types of shenanigans is why I stopped collecting comic books around 1996. It became a craze to start having multiple variants of the covers. Some bagged, some not etc. I think this is a good excuse to not collect UK editions. I was going to still try for UK S/L's but I think I will drop that too, for 3 reasons:

1) high price of PS lettered's
2) Colorado kid shenanigans
3) I missed out on the Waterstone's Sleeping Beauties S/L

well 4 reasons

4) I want to retire some day

[craigobau]

And yet another variant on the UK......

"Sleeping Beauties arrives tomorrow, and another hidden cover has emerged! Lurking beneath the dust jacket on the Tesco edition of Sleeping Beauties you'll find a gorgeously foiled peacock.

You'll be able to find it in Tesco stores across and UK, and you can also order it online here:

https://www.tesco.com/direct/sleeping-beauties/7NW-8SC4.prd?skuId=7NW-8SC4&pageLevel=sku&source=others

All the hidden covers will be disappearing after the first print run – so you'll have to be quick if you want to catch one!"

[herbertwest]

Do you think that there are 4 purple variants then?

[needfulthings]

Do you think that there are 4 purple variants then?

SIMON SAYS....YES!

[The Library Policeman]

Do you think that there are 4 purple variants then?

Definitely!

[stroppygoblin]

Yes. All 4 animals confirmed for WH Smith purple copies.

[Brian861]

Ok it’s bad news completists...

The WHSmith variant not only has all 4 animals but IS different. The embossing is done in purple, rather than blue on the standard 1st edition... that means 4 WH Smith variants to add to the list. :panic:

I’m torn now, I really don’t know that I want this many copies of 1 book

Was just going to post a similar thing. My whsmiths book is a snake, but in purple.

This and the s/l are all I need though! This to read, the s/l to collect.

Is anyone still going for a full house of UK variants now?

I'm going for a semi-full house of all the UK 1st/1st variants, WH Smith included. Probably not S/Ls for a bit. Hope to snag a US signed 1st/1st copy from the events once the hype dies down. Probably next year I'm guessing. Might try for an only Owen signed UK 1st/1st as well.

[herbertwest]

Holy fuck, so there are :
- 4 animal variants + tesco's peacock variant
- Whsmith purple variants : 4 animal variants because I guess that the peacock Tesco exclusive isnt part of those
- Waterstone signed limited edition : 250 sold out copies

Airport : only 1 version I guess / hope?

Scribner : 1 version (?)
Cemetery Dance : upcoming signed limited edition?

Did I forget anything?

[Randall Flagg]

Yes

[Fsmdr]

Holy fuck, so there are :
- 4 animal variants + tesco's peacock variant
- Whsmith purple variants : 4 animal variants because I guess that the peacock Tesco exclusive isnt part of those
- Waterstone signed limited edition : 250 sold out copies

Airport : only 1 version I guess / hope?

Scribner : 1 version (?)
Cemetery Dance : upcoming signed limited edition?

Did I forget anything?

CD = Gift + Signed limited + Lettered = 3 editions

[shaq]

Kindle version and audio ��

[herbertwest]

Thanks all !

[stroppygoblin]

Ok well this gonna be a nightmare...

It seems books are being delivered to stores in blocks of the same image. My local Waterstones had predominantly Snakes as did the WHSmith. I have managed to pick up a few of the other animals, but it’s gonna be a busy day of traveling around!

[stroppygoblin]

Somebody has screwed up royally on the ordering of these books. I’m not sure if it because it’s a book by Steve AND Owen rather than just Steve, but the stock in ALL the shops I have visited has been ridiculously low. Most stores have only 5 or 6 books, that’s all they have been sent. I went to the WH Smith in my nearest large city (Coventry) and they had been sent ONE! Big supermarket chains other than Tesco have very limited (if any) books...

[The Library Policeman]

Somebody has screwed up royally on the ordering of these books. I’m not sure if it because it’s a book by Steve AND Owen rather than just Steve, but the stock in ALL the shops I have visited has been ridiculously low. Most stores have only 5 or 6 books, that’s all they have been sent. I went to the WH Smith in my nearest large city (Coventry) and they had been sent ONE! Big supermarket chains other than Tesco have very limited (if any) books...

I noticed this with Gwendy's too, Simon. Smiths, Asda, Tesco etc had NO copies. I had to get mine online.

Maybe not enough profit in it for them? Or more people are ordering online? Dunno.

[craigobau]

If anyone needs a Tesco cover variant let me know, as i live not too far from a large Tesco (assuming they have some in stock!)

I just received my copy from Amazon with the Tiger variant.

[peripheral]

Somebody has screwed up royally on the ordering of these books. I’m not sure if it because it’s a book by Steve AND Owen rather than just Steve, but the stock in ALL the shops I have visited has been ridiculously low. Most stores have only 5 or 6 books, that’s all they have been sent. I went to the WH Smith in my nearest large city (Coventry) and they had been sent ONE! Big supermarket chains other than Tesco have very limited (if any) books...

Is it possible that this (inexplicably) has a low(er) first print run, than a usual King novel?

[Brian861]

Ok well this gonna be a nightmare...

It seems books are being delivered to stores in blocks of the same image. My local Waterstones had predominantly Snakes as did the WHSmith. I have managed to pick up a few of the other animals, but it’s gonna be a busy day of traveling around!


Somebody has screwed up royally on the ordering of these books. I’m not sure if it because it’s a book by Steve AND Owen rather than just Steve, but the stock in ALL the shops I have visited has been ridiculously low. Most stores have only 5 or 6 books, that’s all they have been sent. I went to the WH Smith in my nearest large city (Coventry) and they had been sent ONE! Big supermarket chains other than Tesco have very limited (if any) books...

Appreciate all the time and effect you're putting in, Simon! That bite in regards to the slow stock. Might have to resort to eBay to finish out a set. I ordered 8 copies from Amazon which won't ship til September 30. Not telling what I'll end up with.

[becca69]

Not sure if a photo has been posted of the peacock. Found this on Twitter.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/897/medium/DKm9PeTWsAAPdAp_jpg-large.jpeg

[Randall Flagg]

Can someone check and report who the artists(s) is, as well as if their is a book designer, etc.?

[stroppygoblin]

so I did manage to get one or two copies today...

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[stroppygoblin]

Can someone check and report who the artists(s) is, as well as if their is a book designer, etc.?

Cover Artwork: Vasava Studio
Author Photo's Shane Leonard (Stephen King) Danielle Lurie (Owen King)
ISBN: (all variants) 978-1-473-66519-4
Price: £20
Pages: 718

[stroppygoblin]

its hard to photo the true 'purple' of the embossing...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/IMG_36081.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/IMG_3609.jpg

Tesco's exclusive sticker:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/IMG_3610.jpg

[becca69]

Wow Simon, you've been a busy Goblin!

[stroppygoblin]

Just got a call from Waterstones to pick up my S/L. They also had an additional delivery of books, so managed to pick up a few more variants. While I was there the WH Smith that I visited earlier called and said "We have more books!" so I went back :)

Before anyone asks, these are all spoken for and I still need to get more to complete existing members orders!

These are in addition to the earlier photo...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/IMG_36111.jpg

The wrapped package contained my S/L:
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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/IMG_36131.jpg

[Brian861]

That's a lot of books but I honestly thought you'd have more lol. Seriously, Simon. You should get a dealer/merchant license from H&S. Save yourself all the hassle of running around for us US folks. Which makes me wonder if the bookstores have any say in the variant front boards that they receive or is it completely random.

[stroppygoblin]

That's a lot of books but I honestly thought you'd have more lol. Seriously, Simon. You should get a dealer/merchant license from H&S. Save yourself all the hassle of running around for us US folks. Which makes me wonder if the bookstores have any say in the variant front boards that they receive or is it completely random.

It seems to be completely random. Except Tesco's who only have their Peacock variant. They definitely get delivered in blocks of the same cover though.

For any anonymous site visitors who are scratching their heads as to why they cant buy a Sleeping Beauties ANYWHERE in Warwickshire, please accept my humble apologies!

[Brian861]

For any anonymous site visitors who are scratching their heads as to why they cant buy a Sleeping Beauties ANYWHERE in Warwickshire, please accept my humble apologies!

:lol: I can see your photo posted in all the stores for the next King novel; "This guy is only allowed one copy!" Cool how you added Becca's post to the first photo of books with the peacock.

[stroppygoblin]

[QUOTE=stroppygoblin;1080201]Cool how you added Becca's post to the first photo of books with the peacock.

Ha! you think I just 'throw together' these photo shoots? Meticulous planning man, meticulous. :evil:

[Brian861]

[QUOTE=stroppygoblin;1080201]Cool how you added Becca's post to the first photo of books with the peacock.

Ha! you think I just 'throw together' these photo shoots? Meticulous planning man, meticulous. :evil:

:lol: Of course!

[Roog]

Big time respect for all the members who are helping non-UK collectors with getting a copy :grouphug:

[stroppygoblin]

Just got a reply for H & S regarding what happens after the 1st print run are sold. The book will go to a plain board, no animal at all. This means all of the animals should be equally common, with the possible exception of the Tesco peacock. H & S do not divulge print run numbers, so I would list them as follows:

H & S standard Blue - Equal numbers of each animal
WH Smith Purple - Equal numbers of each animal, but less overall books than H & S (as the standard H & S is sold in multiple stores and retail chains)
Tesco Peacock. I would rate this as the least common, Tesco has lots of stores, but based on quantities in store, the overall numbers for an individual animal are probably lower than WH Smith.

I have nothing to back the above up, but it seems right. From personal experience, a full set of WH Smith is much harder to get than a full set of standard H & S.

Oh and for the purpose of clarity, Waterstones sell the standard H & S Blue, there is no Waterstones specific book (other than the S/L of course)

[TCCBodhi]

Oh and for the purpose of clarity, Waterstones sell the standard H & S Blue, there is no Waterstones specific book (other than the S/L of course)

Yet.

[Brian861]

For those that might be interested; Oblong Books & Music advised me via email that they would only be accepting orders for inscribed copies by Owen through 2:30 EST today. After that, they'd only have flat signed copies by Owen. Link below:

Oblong Books & Music (http://www.oblongbooks.com/search/site/Owen%20King)

[Brian861]

Just got a reply for H & S regarding what happens after the 1st print run are sold. The book will go to a plain board, no animal at all. This means all of the animals should be equally common, with the possible exception of the Tesco peacock. H & S do not divulge print run numbers, so I would list them as follows:

H & S standard Blue - Equal numbers of each animal
WH Smith Purple - Equal numbers of each animal, but less overall books than H & S (as the standard H & S is sold in multiple stores and retail chains)
Tesco Peacock. I would rate this as the least common, Tesco has lots of stores, but based on quantities in store, the overall numbers for an individual animal are probably lower than WH Smith.

I have nothing to back the above up, but it seems right. From personal experience, a full set of WH Smith is much harder to get than a full set of standard H & S.

Oh and for the purpose of clarity, Waterstones sell the standard H & S Blue, there is no Waterstones specific book (other than the S/L of course)

All the WH Smith copies are only 1st/1st, correct? As they don't print their variant beyond that?

[jonp]

Just got a reply for H & S regarding what happens after the 1st print run are sold. The book will go to a plain board, no animal at all. This means all of the animals should be equally common, with the possible exception of the Tesco peacock. H & S do not divulge print run numbers, so I would list them as follows:

H & S standard Blue - Equal numbers of each animal
WH Smith Purple - Equal numbers of each animal, but less overall books than H & S (as the standard H & S is sold in multiple stores and retail chains)
Tesco Peacock. I would rate this as the least common, Tesco has lots of stores, but based on quantities in store, the overall numbers for an individual animal are probably lower than WH Smith.

I have nothing to back the above up, but it seems right. From personal experience, a full set of WH Smith is much harder to get than a full set of standard H & S.

Oh and for the purpose of clarity, Waterstones sell the standard H & S Blue, there is no Waterstones specific book (other than the S/L of course)

All the WH Smith copies are only 1st/1st, correct? As they don't print their variant beyond that?

I have never seen a second printing of any of the WHSmith editions over the years.

[needfulthings]

Question?
:unsure: Once WH Smith sells out of their 1ST Editions purple cover books do they no longer carry that title anymore or do they just replace them with the H&S editions?

[jonp]

Question?
:unsure: Once WH Smith sells out of their 1ST Editions purple cover books do they no longer carry that title anymore or do they just replace them with the H&S editions?

I have only known them once to run out of one title -- I think that was Doctor Sleep -- and order the normal H&S edition, otherwise they do not run out of copies until months after release.

[stroppygoblin]

Hardbacks are quite fleeting in UK bookstores. Once they have sold out of the initial run, they rarely restock. Supermarkets tend to get subsequent printings, especially the more ‘mainstream’ authors, eg Ludlum, Danielle Steele, Dan Brown, etc.

[Hunchback Jack]

stroppygoblin, thanks for the wrap-up of all the UK variants. By the way, is the volume on the left in this picture one of the "standard" H&S blue editions, or something else?

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KSAAAOSwpgVZy88P/s-l1600.jpg

HBJ

[The Library Policeman]

stroppygoblin, thanks for the wrap-up of all the UK variants. By the way, is the volume on the left in this picture one of the "standard" H&S blue editions, or something else?

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KSAAAOSwpgVZy88P/s-l1600.jpg

HBJ

Yeah, that's the standard UK edition that will feature one of the four animals on the front board. The other variant has a peacock on the front board and will say "TESCO" on the cover sticker as it's exclusive to them.

[Hunchback Jack]

Thanks, Officer! I have seen pictures of the standard editions of course, just not one with that sticker on it.

HBJ

[stroppygoblin]

Thanks, Officer! I have seen pictures of the standard editions of course, just not one with that sticker on it.

HBJ

They should all have a sticker on them, unless the person who took the photo removed it.

[herbertwest]

Just got a reply for H & S regarding what happens after the 1st print run are sold. The book will go to a plain board, no animal at all. This means all of the animals should be equally common, with the possible exception of the Tesco peacock. H & S do not divulge print run numbers, so I would list them as follows:

H & S standard Blue - Equal numbers of each animal
WH Smith Purple - Equal numbers of each animal, but less overall books than H & S (as the standard H & S is sold in multiple stores and retail chains)
Tesco Peacock. I would rate this as the least common, Tesco has lots of stores, but based on quantities in store, the overall numbers for an individual animal are probably lower than WH Smith.

I have nothing to back the above up, but it seems right. From personal experience, a full set of WH Smith is much harder to get than a full set of standard H & S.

Oh and for the purpose of clarity, Waterstones sell the standard H & S Blue, there is no Waterstones specific book (other than the S/L of course)

Also, let's not forget the UK proof ;)

>>>> https://www.instagram.com/p/BX3rp2xHUzF/?taken-by=clubstephenking

[needfulthings]

:evil: NO CLUE WHAT LIES BENEATH!
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/4605/xTJ7EF.jpg

[needfulthings]

Just like the U.K. edition of Gwendy's Button Box Sleeping Beauties jumped from 1st printings to 4th. Can someone confirm that as I assume that the complete 2nd & 3rd printings where shipped to places like Australia & New Zealand & does Canada still import a large amount of books from the U.K.? So did these places wind up with all the 2nd & 3rd printings?
old example same book but DR.NO U.K.,CANADA & AUSTRALIA.
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/772/okSHwE.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img923/8430/YB8ncI.jpg

[peripheral]

I pre-ordered my Hodder Sleeping Beauty through Book Depository (UK) within the first two weeks of it being available to pre-order, and received a 1st impression.

[Brian861]

I pre-ordered my Hodder Sleeping Beauty through Book Depository (UK) within the first two weeks of it being available to pre-order, and received a 1st impression.

How was there packaging, Peri? Book Depository that is.

[Brian861]

I received my box of 8 today from UK Amazon and due to poor packaging, all sustained some type of DJ damage and each corner is bumped on each copy.

Bad Packaging Jobs (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?19388-Bad-Packaging-Jobs-Why/page10)

They all, however, are 1st impressions if anyone is interested. 6 snake variants and 2 moths.

[peripheral]

I pre-ordered my Hodder Sleeping Beauty through Book Depository (UK) within the first two weeks of it being available to pre-order, and received a 1st impression.

How was there packaging, Peri? Book Depository that is.

Exactly the same as watestones. A single layer carboard box, but it’s usually tightly / snugly packed (my waterstones packing could have fit 19 S/L’s in it). Having said that, 9/10 books arrive fine, and I don’t really worry bc they’re usually not collectible / valuable.

[stroppygoblin]

It's been mentioned elsewhere, but for those that collect them, the UK Airport editions have the 4 different animals as well. Apologies in advance, but I really cant trawl the UK's airports looking for a set of these. Much as I love to help out, a line has to be drawn somewhere!

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

[needfulthings]

:dance:At this point in time I am sure glad I didn't start collecting Airport Editions.
[http://imageshack.com/a/img922/6636/XlADGe.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

:dance:At this point in time I am sure glad I didn't start collecting Airport Editions.

Yeah, so’s Simon :lol:

[Brian861]

That's really cool how they placed the image on the inside cover. Excuse my ignorance here and realizing that they are called Airport editions; can they only be found in UK Airports and does the US do anything long these lines?

[stroppygoblin]

That's really cool how they placed the image on the inside cover. Excuse my ignorance here and realizing that they are called Airport editions; can they only be found in UK Airports and does the US do anything long these lines?

UK airports, but I believe Australia have similar editions (but show printed in Australia) and I don't think the US has an equivalent.

[Brian861]

That's really cool how they placed the image on the inside cover. Excuse my ignorance here and realizing that they are called Airport editions; can they only be found in UK Airports and does the US do anything long these lines?

UK airports, but I believe Australia have similar editions (but show printed in Australia) and I don't think the US has an equivalent.

Thanks, Simon. Although I normally wouldn't even consider a PB, I'm really wanting these now :cry:

[Beverly Marsh]

Did the Tesco editions have some sort of defect with the glue or was that just particular copies? I saw one posted on eBay and in the description the seller stated it was a "manufacturing flaw" or something to that effect.
Am looking for a Tesco peacock if anyone has an extra :)

[needfulthings]

:unsure: A flaw in what way?

Most have been one of Simon's "REJECTS":evil:

[needfulthings]

That's really cool how they placed the image on the inside cover. Excuse my ignorance here and realizing that they are called Airport editions; can they only be found in UK Airports and does the US do anything long these lines?

UK airports, but I believe Australia have similar editions (but show printed in Australia) and I don't think the US has an equivalent.

Thanks, Simon. Although I normally wouldn't even consider a PB, I'm really wanting these now :cry:

:wtf:HAVE A NICE FLIGHT TO THE U..K & say HELLO to Simon while you are there & then I hear that Melbourne leg of your trip is a real BITCH.:yawn:

[Beverly Marsh]

:unsure: A flaw in what way?

Most have been one of Simon's "REJECTS":evil:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 172922617842
Seller description says manufacturing flaw so I was checking to see if this was a common thing with these or a just this seller thing, lol

[Br!an]

:unsure: A flaw in what way?

Most have been one of Simon's "REJECTS":evil:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 172922617842
Seller description says manufacturing flaw so I was checking to see if this was a common thing with these or a just this seller thing, lol

Looks more like someone ripped the front board off of the book than a manufacturing flaw.

[Beverly Marsh]

:unsure: A flaw in what way?

Most have been one of Simon's "REJECTS":evil:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 172922617842
Seller description says manufacturing flaw so I was checking to see if this was a common thing with these or a just this seller thing, lol

Looks more like someone ripped the front board off of the book than a manufacturing flaw.

It's awful isn't it! He should be paying someone to take it, not charging :eek:

[needfulthings]

Like I stated before the ONLY valuable unsigned 1st editions of Sleeping Beauties will be the FINE U.K. 1st editions & THANKS to the shippers & handlers & low print runs the value just keeps going up. Anybody want to buy my fine unsigned Portland event copy for the $32.50(Just whatI paid) plus postage? ( I will even throw in the Powell"s paper sack it came in)
Remember this book was in the same building as Stephen & Owen King.
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/3317/YRDFQE.jpg

[Brian861]

That's really cool how they placed the image on the inside cover. Excuse my ignorance here and realizing that they are called Airport editions; can they only be found in UK Airports and does the US do anything long these lines?

UK airports, but I believe Australia have similar editions (but show printed in Australia) and I don't think the US has an equivalent.

Thanks, Simon. Although I normally wouldn't even consider a PB, I'm really wanting these now :cry:

:wtf:HAVE A NICE FLIGHT TO THE U..K & say HELLO to Simon while you are there & then I hear that Melbourne leg of your trip is a real BITCH.:yawn:

Perhaps trying my luck with BD would be a tad bit cheaper :orely:

[Brian861]

Jon P posted the following question on this collection thread. Anyone have any insight to this? Thanks!


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.

[jon10g]

I see Owen King is appearing at the Hay Winter Weekend on November 23rd. Does anyone know if he is making any other UK appearances?
Thanks.

[needfulthings]

Just when you think you see the light at the end of the U.K. 1st editions tunnel it turns out that there are still more books to add to the list.... VJ BOOKS has indeed issued 32 books with Owen King tipped in signature pages these were issued with no stickers on the cover but there is a VJ BOOK.COM sticker added to the brodart back flap & no snake covers. When I discovered that there were four images on the books I was able to increase my order.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/188/jArEt0.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/7456/RTnsNV.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/2481/cRmXoe.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/6746/FO0ur3.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

This really is getting out of hand.

[webstar1000]

This really is getting out of hand.

BIG TIME. I didn't play the game on this one... thank heavens. haha

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

This really is getting out of hand.

Thank goodness I only have the ebook and audiobook, both incidently, free on the internet :)

[Hunchback Jack]

Do these really qualify as different states? They seem more like "after market" enhancements to me. :)

[ym2000]

If anyone has extra slipcase from Cemetery Dance please PM me! Thank you

[becca69]

Do these really qualify as different states? They seem more like "after market" enhancements to me. :)

Well technically the tipped in sheets are from the publisher.

[JasonUK]

Thank goodness I only have the ebook and audiobook, both incidently, free on the internet :)

Wow, I wonder which lawful organisation can afford to give these away for free while still paying the authors their royalties?

[webstar1000]

Thank goodness I only have the ebook and audiobook, both incidently, free on the internet :)

Wow, I wonder which lawful organisation can afford to give these away for free while still paying the authors their royalties?

None that I know of. lol

[Joe315]

Vjbooks puts their sticker on every book they sell.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thank goodness I only have the ebook and audiobook, both incidently, free on the internet :)

Wow, I wonder which lawful organisation can afford to give these away for free while still paying the authors their royalties?

Project Gutenberg is a volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, to "encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks". It was founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart and is the oldest digital library.

[stroppygoblin]

Thank goodness I only have the ebook and audiobook, both incidently, free on the internet :)

Wow, I wonder which lawful organisation can afford to give these away for free while still paying the authors their royalties?

Project Gutenberg is a volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, to "encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks". It was founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart and is the oldest digital library.

I'm pretty sure Project Gutenberg does not include current best sellers by Stephen King. Or ANY Stephen King book for that matter.

[jsmcmullen92]

Thank goodness I only have the ebook and audiobook, both incidently, free on the internet :)

Wow, I wonder which lawful organisation can afford to give these away for free while still paying the authors their royalties?

Project Gutenberg is a volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, to "encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks". It was founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart and is the oldest digital library.

I'm pretty sure Project Gutenberg does not include current best sellers by Stephen King. Or ANY Stephen King book for that matter.

That is correct, they only digitize books in which the copyright has expired and it is now considered public

[Br!an]

Thank goodness I only have the ebook and audiobook, both incidently, free on the internet :)

Wow, I wonder which lawful organisation can afford to give these away for free while still paying the authors their royalties?

Project Gutenberg is a volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, to "encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks". It was founded in 1971 by Michael S. Hart and is the oldest digital library.

I'm pretty sure Project Gutenberg does not include current best sellers by Stephen King. Or ANY Stephen King book for that matter.

That is correct, they only digitize books in which the copyright has expired and it is now considered public

I love Project Gutenberg! There is a lot of "out of copyright" material that is well worth reading, and Project Gutenberg provides it.

So, RT?

[stroppygoblin]

There was some speculation that the U.K. Airport editions only had the Tiger variant. I can confirm that ALL Four animals are are available on the Airport edition.

[jhanic]

If I’m not mistaken here’s a recap of the UK versions of Sleeping Beauties:

Proof
Hodder snake
Hodder tiger
Hodder moth
Hodder fox
WH Smith snake
WH Smith tiger
WH Smith moth
WH Smith fox
Tesco peacock
Waterstones s/l
Airport fox
Airport moth
Airport tiger
Airport snake

John

[andyg75]

If I’m not mistaken here’s a recap of the UK versions of Sleeping Beauties:

Proof
Hodder snake
Hodder tiger
Hodder moth
Hodder fox
WH Smith snake
WH Smith tiger
WH Smith moth
WH Smith fox
Tesco peacock
Waterstones s/l
Airport fox
Airport moth
Airport tiger
Airport snake

John

That pretty much covers it...:scared:

[webstar1000]

If I’m not mistaken here’s a recap of the UK versions of Sleeping Beauties:

Proof
Hodder snake
Hodder tiger
Hodder moth
Hodder fox
WH Smith snake
WH Smith tiger
WH Smith moth
WH Smith fox
Tesco peacock
Waterstones s/l
Airport fox
Airport moth
Airport tiger
Airport snake

John

Just plain stupid. I will never get on bored with this type of tom foolery. Never... The space required for this book alone has got to be one of the largest waste of spaces on a collectors shelf.

[jhanic]

I'm kind of glad that I'm not collecting anymore. If I were, I'd probably be chasing each of these (except for the TPB airport editions). It's the completist in me.

John

[Roog]

Hodder&Stoughton knows how collectors think. Smart.

[webstar1000]

Hodder&Stoughton knows how collectors think. Smart.

LOL not really... have you not seen how they ship???? :unsure:

[Roog]

Hodder&Stoughton knows how collectors think. Smart.

LOL not really... have you not seen how they ship???? :unsure:

Not really. I always used the premium shipping by Jon or Simon :D

[Brian861]

I'm looking for all the variants of the UK Sleeping Beauties TPB Airport Editions if anyone can help. Thanks!

[Brian861]

If I’m not mistaken here’s a recap of the UK versions of Sleeping Beauties:

Proof
Hodder snake
Hodder tiger
Hodder moth
Hodder fox
WH Smith snake
WH Smith tiger
WH Smith moth
WH Smith fox
Tesco peacock
Waterstones s/l
Airport fox
Airport moth
Airport tiger
Airport snake

John

Just plain stupid. I will never get on bored with this type of tom foolery. Never... The space required for this book alone has got to be one of the largest waste of spaces on a collectors shelf.

I can appreciate your opinion, brother, but to call others collecting habits "stupid" or "a waste of space"; not cool IMO.

[webstar1000]

If I’m not mistaken here’s a recap of the UK versions of Sleeping Beauties:

Proof
Hodder snake
Hodder tiger
Hodder moth
Hodder fox
WH Smith snake
WH Smith tiger
WH Smith moth
WH Smith fox
Tesco peacock
Waterstones s/l
Airport fox
Airport moth
Airport tiger
Airport snake

John

Just plain stupid. I will never get on bored with this type of tom foolery. Never... The space required for this book alone has got to be one of the largest waste of spaces on a collectors shelf.

I can appreciate your opinion, brother, but to call others collecting habits "stupid" or "a waste of space"; not cool IMO.

Like I said.. it is my opinion. As yours is.. what I said is 'not cool'. Just remember my good man... opinions are like bellybuttons.. everyone has one! :P

Keep in mind man... it’s a forum. I am only expressing my frustration with the silly amount of variants. Isn’t that what forums are for? Expressing oneself?

[Brian861]

Like I said.. it is my opinion. As yours is.. what I said is 'not cool'. Just remember my good man... opinions are like bellybuttons.. everyone has one! :P

Keep in mind man... it’s a forum. I am only expressing my frustration with the silly amount of variants. Isn’t that what forums are for? Expressing oneself?

Indeed, brother! And like family, which we are here in some screwed up form or another, not always going to see eye to eye. Agree to disagree :couple: But can't argue your point on the variants with this one. I just have no self-control :cry: And they (H&S) know it! :mad1:

Edit: I commend you on yours btw :)

[webstar1000]

Like I said.. it is my opinion. As yours is.. what I said is 'not cool'. Just remember my good man... opinions are like bellybuttons.. everyone has one! :P

Keep in mind man... it’s a forum. I am only expressing my frustration with the silly amount of variants. Isn’t that what forums are for? Expressing oneself?

Indeed, brother! And like family, which we are here in some screwed up form or another, not always going to see eye to eye. Agree to disagree :couple: But can't argue your point on the variants with this one. I just have no self-control :cry: And they (H&S) know it! :mad1:

Edit: I commend you on yours btw :)

haha true enough man! I should probably have directed my comment more to the publisher directly! :huglove:

[craigobau]

Owen King is appearing "In Conversation" at the London book store, Blackwells, on 22nd November.

Tickets are the princely sum of GBP3.00!

No mention in the promotions of whether or not he'll be signing books.

[Brian861]

Like I said.. it is my opinion. As yours is.. what I said is 'not cool'. Just remember my good man... opinions are like bellybuttons.. everyone has one! :P

Keep in mind man... it’s a forum. I am only expressing my frustration with the silly amount of variants. Isn’t that what forums are for? Expressing oneself?

Indeed, brother! And like family, which we are here in some screwed up form or another, not always going to see eye to eye. Agree to disagree :couple: But can't argue your point on the variants with this one. I just have no self-control :cry: And they (H&S) know it! :mad1:

Edit: I commend you on yours btw :)

haha true enough man! I should probably have directed my comment more to the publisher directly! :huglove:

^5

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks to a friend from over the pond:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1509747533-UKSBWHSMITH.JPG

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[Brian861]

Shall I disturb the slumber of she and her sisters :evil:

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[dnemec]

That is a giant ass box, Brian! Books and slipcases...???

[stroppygoblin]

That is a giant ass box, Brian! Books and slipcases...???

I think it weighed about 33lb's !! :unsure:

[Brian861]

That is a giant ass box, Brian! Books and slipcases...???

Yes, Ma'am! About 12/13 books & cases total.


I think it weighed about 33lb's !! :unsure:

It was a tad heavy as SB was no small book x9. Huge thanks again to Simon for putting all this together for me. Hopefully H&S will take it easier on him come The Outsider release date :)

[herbertwest]

If I’m not mistaken here’s a recap of the UK versions of Sleeping Beauties:

Proof
Hodder snake
Hodder tiger
Hodder moth
Hodder fox
WH Smith snake
WH Smith tiger
WH Smith moth
WH Smith fox
Tesco peacock
Waterstones s/l
Airport fox
Airport moth
Airport tiger
Airport snake

John

Just plain stupid. I will never get on bored with this type of tom foolery. Never... The space required for this book alone has got to be one of the largest waste of spaces on a collectors shelf.

Dumb question, but can someone please remind me what is so interesting about the airport editions?

[Hunchback Jack]

I think they are trade paperbacks with the animal printed on the inside cover.

You can see one in this post (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?20112-Sleeping-Beauties-By-Stephen-King-and-Owen-King-Collecting-Information&p=1082256&viewfull=1#post1082256).

[Brian861]

Think I'm still in need of The Fox if I remember correctly.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Think I'm still in need of The Fox if I remember correctly.

Sorry, Peter Sellers is no longer with us [and it would have been a lot funnier if you'd said you were AFTER the fox, darn it!]

[Brian861]

Think I'm still in need of The Fox if I remember correctly.

Sorry, Peter Sellers is no longer with us [and it would have been a lot funnier if you'd said you were AFTER the fox, darn it!]

LOL. I can always count on you, Steve! The Fox has been located so that's not the one I'm missing. Nor The Tiger it would appear. Email sent to find out if The Moth or The Snake is hole up at Jeff's place. To be continued......

[Brian861]

Think I'm still in need of The Fox if I remember correctly.

Sorry, Peter Sellers is no longer with us [and it would have been a lot funnier if you'd said you were AFTER the fox, darn it!]

LOL. I can always count on you, Steve! The Fox has been located so that's not the one I'm missing. Nor The Tiger it would appear. Email sent to find out if The Moth or The Snake is hole up at Jeff's place. To be continued......

It's The Snake that I'm missing if anyone has one. Thanks!

[Deniedtrout]

Has anyone got a full set of the limited edition covers moth, snake, tiger, fox & peacock? I've just managed to complete mine and was wondering what the value would be? Not for sale just out of interest

[Father Cody]

Has anyone got a full set of the limited edition covers moth, snake, tiger, fox & peacock? I've just managed to complete mine and was wondering what the value would be? Not for sale just out of interest

You may have better luck posting this question here: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1987-Current-Market-Value-Experts-assess-yours-or-other-s-collectible-King-item

Welcome to the forum.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Has anyone got a full set of the limited edition covers moth, snake, tiger, fox & peacock? I've just managed to complete mine and was wondering what the value would be? Not for sale just out of interest

Lots of people are trying to sell them on UK ebay without success. Lots of sellers and no buyers. I would think they are worth half the original price.

[Hunchback Jack]

By offering them as a set, what you're essentially offering is convenience, because the individual volumes come up for sale pretty frequently. So the key will be condition: its much harder to build a set which is fine or near fine, by finding those individual volumes in that condition.

If the books are in unremarkable condition - some wear, but no major bumps, tears or flaws - I'd price them at $100-$125 for the five volumes. If they are in flawless condition, you might be able to add $25-$50 to that.

HBJ

[Brian861]

Has anyone got a full set of the limited edition covers moth, snake, tiger, fox & peacock? I've just managed to complete mine and was wondering what the value would be? Not for sale just out of interest

If we're just talking UK HCs, a full set would be 10 books. The 5 you mention in blue, the 4 in purple, and the S/L. Things got way out of hand with this release.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I have, I think, 23 different versions of SLEEPING BEAUTIES, all 1sts in their respective states, with two more coming I know about.

[Brian861]

I have, I think, 23 different versions of SLEEPING BEAUTIES, all 1sts in their respective states, with two more coming I know about.

What two are those, Steve?

[andyg75]

I have, I think, 23 different versions of SLEEPING BEAUTIES, all 1sts in their respective states, with two more coming I know about.

What two are those, Steve?

I think, like me, the Cemetery Dance Editions are the ones outstanding. I’ve got 16 copies of that book, not counting duplicates, or additionally signed copies 😳😳, and not including the CD ones

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

My mistake, 22 different editions. 2 of the SBs on my shelves are duplicates.

1. US Scribner 1st HC
2. US Scribner 1st HC from VJ Books with Owen King signature page
3. UK Waterstones Ltd Edition in slipcase
4. Thorndike Press LARGE PRINT 1st Edition HC
5. UK H & S WH Smith Collector's Edition MOTH
6. " FOX
7. " SNAKE
8. " TIGER
9. UK H & S Tesco PEACOCK
10. " MOTH
11. " TIGER
12. " SNAKE
13. " FOX
14. UK H & S Trade PB SNAKE
15. " MOTH
16. " TIGER
17. " FOX
18. " , Australian Edition MOTH
19. CD proof (ARC) 1
20. CD proof (ARC) 2
21. UK Hodder trade PB A size
22. UK Hodder paperback B size

And to come, US 1st paperback in September 2018
CD S/L edition
And I was rooked out of the lettered edition and I don't want to talk about it, since I'm still mad.

[herbertwest]

I wonder how many variants there will be of ELEVATION :p

[Brian861]

I wonder how many variants there will be of ELEVATION :p

Hopefully only 2 UK.

[Br!an]

I wonder how many variants there will be of ELEVATION :p

Hopefully only 2 UK.

I've saved a lot of money by not collecting UK editions (as much, I still have a few) except for signed limiteds or original country of publication.

[Beverly Marsh]

I hope Simon's back is feeling okay after lugging around all of the Outsider UK copies so he'll be prepared for Elevation :tongue1:

[Brian861]

I hope Simon's back is feeling okay after lugging around all of the Outsider UK copies so he'll be prepared for Elevation :tongue1:

My shipping bill is going to be killer :scared:

[Stockerlone]

Stephen King + Owen King - Sleeping Beauties
German HC - Heyne
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[Garrell]

Nice cover

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

"EYE" agree!

[Brian861]

The Eyes have it.

[becca69]

Spam above!