Hunchback Jack Collection - non-King

[Brian861]

Nice add, Peter!

[Hunchback Jack]

Very nice indeed, Peter. Congratulations!

Thanks, Alan.

SubPress did the first six volumes of this series, and this is the first volume that CD have done since McCammon moved over to them as his publisher. They have tried to maintain a consistency of style with the previous volumes, while still distinguishing Cardinal Black from them. I think they've done a great job.


I assume the Cardinal is not a nice guy?

Indeed, he is not, Steve, although he may not be the worst villain of the series the we encounter before we are done.


Nice add, Peter!

Thanks, Brian.

HBJ

[Hunchback Jack]

Matching Lettered editions of Blackout and All Clear by Connie Willis, from Subterranean Press:

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This is the second of three long-sought-after purchases I made recently (the first being Straub's lost boy lost girl).

These two Hugo-winning novels form a single time-travel story of life in London during the Battle of Britain. Connie Willis spent the better part of a decade writing it, and the Blitz has been an intense interest of hers, so the result is pretty remarkable.

I had a PC lettered copy of All Clear, and had long been looking for any copy of Blackout, when this matching pair appeared for sale online. I wasn't really looking for a matching pair, but the seller and I came to an acceptable price, and I'm very pleased indeed to have them. As it turns out, to my great surprise, I was able to find another lettered copy of Blackout shortly thereafter, and so I'll be selling the unmatched lettered pair soon.

HBJ

[Brian861]

Congrats, Peter! Love the way she signs her name.

[St. Troy]

Love the way she signs her name.

Legibly - always a nice touch.

[Brian861]

Love the way she signs her name.

Legibly - always a nice touch.

Agreed. I like the way she signs her last name under her first. Instead of straight across the line provided.

[ym2000]

Congrats Peter!
I actually loved the design of both books - don't know if variation was part of the plan or not. Curved spine is one of my favorites for thicker books when displayed but I dont like to photograph it, lol as it never lays flat.
Nice additions as I know you are a fan of Willis!

[Stockerlone]

BIG BIG BIG CONGRATS Peter !!!

[Hunchback Jack]

Congrats, Peter! Love the way she signs her name.

Thanks, Brian! Her sig is remarkably consistent over the years, as well.


Congrats Peter!
I actually loved the design of both books - don't know if variation was part of the plan or not. Curved spine is one of my favorites for thicker books when displayed but I dont like to photograph it, lol as it never lays flat.
Nice additions as I know you are a fan of Willis!

Thanks very much, Yegor! It's good to see you here. Yes, I agree about the curved spine and the difficulty in "posing" it for pictures. :) And you are right that I am a fan of Willis' work - although I can see why she's not for everyone. Very pleased to find and buy this matching set.


BIG BIG BIG CONGRATS Peter !!!

Thanks very much, Frank.

HBJ

[Hunchback Jack]

This is the grail I mentioned a few months back. A long-sought after edition of a favourite novel - and the beginning of a favourite series.

This is the Lettered Edition of The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, from Subterranean Press.

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This book is a stunning production, and this copy is in impeccable condition. I cannot believe I own it; I thought it an impossible dream.

HBJ

[WeDealInLead]

Incredible edition. Great story too.

[Sulla]

Congratulations, Peter!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Never read him, but it looks fantastic.

[Brian861]

Congrats, Peter! A gorgeous production.

[Rooster]

Congratulations! The marbled covers are especially beautiful.

[Hunchback Jack]

Incredible edition. Great story too.

I agree. The best series I've read in a long while.


Congratulations, Peter!

Thanks very much, Sulla. Couldn't be more pleased.


Never read him, but it looks fantastic.

I would recommend the series. Not in the horror genre, more in the historical drama realm. But it's a great read.


Congrats, Peter! A gorgeous production.

One of SubPress's best, in my opinion. (I know I say that a lot, but they do a lot of very nice editions!)


Congratulations! The marbled covers are especially beautiful.

They are gorgeous. It's silk, too, I believe.

HBJ

[MikeDuke]

Wow. That last book looks incredible. Congrats Peter.

[Hunchback Jack]

A "slideshow unboxing" of the Numbered Edition of Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin, from Suntup Editions:

Lots of beautiful little details in this edition, from the covers to the binding to the printing to the silver page edging. A lovely, elegant presentation of an iconic novel.

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A gorgeous edition, not done any favours by my amateurish photography skills. (Note to self: if photographing a smooth book in front of a textured wall, make sure the phone focuses on the book and not the wall!)

HBJ

[MikeDuke]

Awesome. Can't wait to see it in person when I get home.

[Garrell]

That is such a sweet production

[kingfan2323]

Well done!

looking for: The Terror S/L,
Dead Zone 1st/1st F or NF, Boy's Life S/L

[Brian861]

Congrats on RB, Peter! It is a great production.

[Stockerlone]

SUPERBEAUTIFUL !!!

[Hunchback Jack]

Wow. That last book looks incredible. Congrats Peter.

Thanks, Mike. Like I said, it was a long-sought-after book, one of my Holy Grails of collecting. The novel itself is just fantastic, and this edition of it is stunning. They almost never come up for sale.


Awesome. Can't wait to see it in person when I get home.


That is such a sweet production


Well done!


Congrats on RB, Peter! It is a great production.


SUPERBEAUTIFUL !!!

Thank you all. It's beautifully understated. Congrats to all of you whom were able to get one for yourself.

HBJ

[lotuz]

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This is an absolutely stupendous acquisition and I'm very jealous! This has been on my grail list as well for some time and I've never seen one available. What a masterpiece this is!

I can't decide if it's a good thing or not that Sub Press dropped the production values on this series considerably after this book. On one hand it means that I have one Zafon grail instead of many, but on the other hand it seems like kind of a shame that the rest of the series pales in comparison to this amazing volume

[Hunchback Jack]

Tim, thank you for your enthusiastic and appreciative response! What can I say - I can only agree. It's a stunning book, and while it cost me quite a lot indeed to purchase, I feel very, very lucky to have it.

HBJ

[kingfan2323]

Tim, thank you for your enthusiastic and appreciative response! What can I say - I can only agree. It's a stunning book, and while it cost me quite a lot indeed to purchase, I feel very, very lucky to have it.

HBJBeautiful book! Wow!

looking for: NOS4A2 (sub press)
Dead Zone 1st/1st, Boy's Life S/L

[Hunchback Jack]

Thanks, Bryan!

[Hunchback Jack]

A (relatively) recent arrival: the Lettered edition of The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, from Subterranean Press.

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SubPress really went above and beyond with the design and craftsmanship of this edition. Every aspect of this volume is gorgeous. A beautiful - and, dare I say it, fitting - production of an extraordinary novel.

Particularly appreciated as this series is one of my favorite SF of recent years.

HBJ

[WeDealInLead]

Impressive.

[kingfan2323]

Beautiful. Love the design around the title. I have not read the series at all. Mostly thanks to you guys my to-read list is 4 miles long!



looking for: NOS4A2 (sub press)
Dead Zone 1st/1st, Boy's Life S/L

[Brian861]

Another beautiful add, Peter! Congrats!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I avoided your thread for 3 days waiting for my baby, I mean Rosemary's baby, to arrive, and after three days of emergency delays, it finally got here!

And so - nice books!!!

[Hunchback Jack]

Impressive.

Thanks very much!


Beautiful. Love the design around the title. I have not read the series at all. Mostly thanks to you guys my to-read list is 4 miles long!

I must admit when I saw pictures of this edition, I wasn't sure about it. It looks better in person, and even then, it's grown on me since I received it.

I would recommend the series. It's not perfect - I think the third volume is a little overcrowded with ideas and concepts - but it's a solid, no-nonsense story with an old-school SF flavour. Cixin Liu is the real deal.


Another beautiful add, Peter! Congrats!

Thanks, Brian. This edition will go down as one of SubPress's best (and most sought after), I think.


I avoided your thread for 3 days waiting for my baby, I mean Rosemary's baby, to arrive, and after three days of emergency delays, it finally got here!

And so - nice books!!!

Thanks, Steve. Some great adds in your thread as well.

[Hunchback Jack]

The Numbered edition of The Road by Cormac McCarthy, from Suntup Editions.

It’s well worth picking this book up with your (clean and dry) bare hands. Lovely textures in this design, and the rough cloth and heavy flax paper fit the novel’s subject and mood perfectly. Fins craftsmanship, too; the book fits the slipcase like a glove.

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Another success for Suntup Editions!

HBJ

[kingfan2323]

The Numbered edition of The Road by Cormac McCarthy, from Suntup Editions.

It’s well worth picking this book up with your (clean and dry) bare hands. Lovely textures in this design, and the rough cloth and heavy flax paper fit the novel’s subject and mood perfectly. Fins craftsmanship, too; the book fits the slipcase like a glove.

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Another success for Suntup Editions!

HBJBeautiful. One of my favorite all time novels. Of all the impressive pics I love the close up pic of the paper! Gorgeous.

looking for: NOS4A2 (sub press)
Dead Zone 1st/1st, Boy's Life S/L

[Garrell]

Wow. Suntup hits it outta the park on that one.

[Rooster]

Wow, what a tour de force of recent additions! The Road is magnificent both in form and content, and the lettered 3BP is the most impressive SP lettered in years IMO. But I'm biased because, again, it has marbled boards!

[Brian861]

Paul does keep hitting it out of the park with these. You have to feel them to truly appreciate them.

[Stockerlone]

Superbeautiful new books, BIG CONGRATS !!!

[The Library Policeman]

Great new additions, Peter. Love ‘em! Congratulations.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I zipped right past the pictures. Can't look until I get mine!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Now I can look! Great stuff. I still haven't taken my ROAD out of the slipcase, I'll wait until I read it.

Joyce Carol Oates, eh? Another author who may be a very nice person, but I've never read anything by her I even remotely liked, just the opposite. To each their own, I guess!

[Hunchback Jack]

Wow. Suntup hits it outta the park on that one.

Yes, the design fits the book's mood and subject matter perfectly.


Wow, what a tour de force of recent additions! The Road is magnificent both in form and content, and the lettered 3BP is the most impressive SP lettered in years IMO. But I'm biased because, again, it has marbled boards!

I have to agree about 3BP. It's a somewhat different design for SubPress, but I think they did a wonderful job.


Paul does keep hitting it out of the park with these. You have to feel them to truly appreciate them.

Agreed, Brian. The little touches - like the slightly ashen tone to the paper - is really great as well.


Superbeautiful new books, BIG CONGRATS !!!

Thanks, Frank.


Great new additions, Peter. Love ‘em! Congratulations.

Thank very much, I'm thrilled with both of them.


Now I can look! Great stuff. I still haven't taken my ROAD out of the slipcase, I'll wait until I read it.

Joyce Carol Oates, eh? Another author who may be a very nice person, but I've never read anything by her I even remotely liked, just the opposite. To each their own, I guess!

I haven't read any Joyce Carol Oates, so I couldn't say either way. But the book is very nice.

Thanks all for your kind comments, and sorry for taking so long to respond!

HBJ

[Hunchback Jack]

A blast from SubPress past! Saints, by Orson Scott Card, lettered edition, letter E/15.

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I enjoy Card’s SF and Fantasy work, but this book is a little different - a fictional recounting of early Mormon church history. I haven’t read it yet, to be honest, but I've heard good things. I saw it online for a reasonable price, so picked it up. I'd never seen a copy before - only 15 copies were published. I love the common design elements across traycase, dustjacket and book covers.

An elegant edition from SubPress’s history.

HBJ

[jeffingoff]

Wonderful addition! But why is the SubPress logo gone and what is the HR?

[MikeDuke]

Wow. Again, your non-King collection is something to behold just on it's own. That's a great thing to have Peter.

[Hunchback Jack]

Wonderful addition! But why is the SubPress logo gone and what is the HR?

Not sure, but I think this book might have been co-published with Hatrack River Publishers, Orson Scott Card's own publishing house. SubPress's listing doesn't say anything about it, but does mention that copies were also available for sale on OSC's website.

The SubPress logo sometimes takes a vacation. It's not on the lettered edition of The Three Body Problem, either - just a simple 'Subterranean Press", as here. And the Expanse series numbered editions don't have any text at all on the dustjackets.


Wow. Again, your non-King collection is something to behold just on it's own. That's a great thing to have Peter.

Thanks, a lot, Mike. I was very pleased to stumble across it. And thanks for your kind words about my collection. I do my best.

HBJ

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Absolutely love that SAINTS! I've read it, and although I can't remember much about it, I recall liking it, as I have all of Card's religious books, which is weird since I'm not religious.

[Brian861]

Absolutely love that SAINTS! I've read it, and although I can't remember much about it, I recall liking it, as I have all of Card's religious books, which is weird since I'm not religious.

You collect pretty religiously :) It counts.

Looks to be a great production, Peter!

[Lurker]

Now that really is a beautiful book.

[Stockerlone]

Beautiful BOOK !!!

[Hunchback Jack]

Absolutely love that SAINTS! I've read it, and although I can't remember much about it, I recall liking it, as I have all of Card's religious books, which is weird since I'm not religious.



Absolutely love that SAINTS! I've read it, and although I can't remember much about it, I recall liking it, as I have all of Card's religious books, which is weird since I'm not religious.

You collect pretty religiously :) It counts.

Looks to be a great production, Peter!


Now that really is a beautiful book.


Beautiful BOOK !!!

Thank you all. I hope to post some (less impressive) purchases here soon.

HBJ

[Hunchback Jack]

Okay, you've all seen it before, but here is Suntup's Brother.

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HBJ

[jeffingoff]

I definitely don’t mind seeing it again! Congrats!


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[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Oh BROTHER, what a nice book!

[kingfan2323]

We have seen some but not yours! Congrats!

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[Stockerlone]

SUPERNICE !!!

[MikeDuke]

It really is a nice production by Suntup.

[Brian861]

Okay, you've all seen it before, but here is Suntup's Brother.HBJ


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[lotuz]

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I don't know how I missed this when you posted it, but BIG CONGRATS on this one! Some of the resale prices on this are nuts, so I hope you got a fair deal. And I do believe that a "fair deal" is still a pretty hefty price, as this is one of Sub Press's all time greatest books, for sure! Right up there with, or even above, the lettered Shadow of the Wind. Silence of the Lambs, and Snowcrash. I love the spine design and the traycase design, I think the art deco nod is really cool and what elevates it above some of the others. I believe that this type of marbling is "Italian" and it's one of my favorite types of marbling patterns - the colors here are just beautiful.

Great acquisition!

[MikeDuke]

You said you do your best. I just looked at what the three body problem lettered is going for now. WOW. First, it is a fantastic looking book but I have to say the price I saw almost made my glasses fly off my head.
Congrats on getting such a coveted book.

[Hunchback Jack]

Thanks, guys! I was fortunate enough to preorder this edition directly from SubPress, so I paid list price.

But if you're looking at the $8K BIN copy on ebay, that's for the whole trilogy, not just the first volume. I'd expect just this book (now that it no longer holds rights to the following volumes) to be on the order of $1500, tops.

(My copy is not for sale, I should add).

HBJ

[Hunchback Jack]

The City of Mirrors, By Justin Cronin, signed limited edition from Cemetery Dance:

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After a long delay and a change of printers, it was nice to see that CD were able to maintain a consistent look and feel to the previous volumes. I have a matching set, too, fortunately. I hope they offer a slipcase for it, as they have for the previous two volumes.

HBJ

[kingfan2323]

The City of Mirrors, By Justin Cronin, signed limited edition from Cemetery Dance:

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After a long delay and a change of printers, it was nice to see that CD were able to maintain a consistent look and feel to the previous volumes. I have a matching set, too, fortunately. I hope they offer a slipcase for it, as they have for the previous two volumes.

HBJGood looking set! Congrats!

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[jeffingoff]

Congrats on a beautiful set!

[Brian861]

Looks good, Peter!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice picture!

[Hunchback Jack]

Good looking set! Congrats!


Congrats on a beautiful set!


Looks good, Peter!


Nice picture!

Thank you, all. It's a nice book, for sure. I always struggle to do the books justice with my pictures, and am trying new things. The results are ... uneven. But I'm learning.

[MikeDuke]

Peter, your collection just keeps getting better and better. Hopefully I can finish off my King stuff, then maybe branch off into other authors and other publishing companies. But you should be proud. it really is a great collection.
Plus, your pictures are really stellar.

[Hunchback Jack]

The Labyrinth of the Spirits, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Lettered Edition from Subterranean Press:

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The leather of the boards and traycase is just amazing to touch, and the whole production is perfect. Heavy paper stock, two-color printing throughout, illustrated section headings, and many tipped-in color illustrations. Many of these features are also in the numbered edition, making it one of SubPress's best editions all around. The whole series is like that, in fact.

SubPress were nice enough to send me the same letter as my (secondary market) lettered Shadow of the Wind, as no one else had claimed it. So I'm half way toward a matched set (if I can find letter F of volumes 2 and 3. Hey, I can dream, can't i?)

HBJ

[ym2000]

Congratulations! I like that the case is somewhat matching in color to book 1.
The toughest one to find will be book 2 - Im still looking for my matching one 5 years now
There was one for sale a few months ago on eBay - it went quick over $2K I believe and its the only one that I have seen in a long time.

[Stockerlone]

BIG CONGRATS !!!

[Hunchback Jack]

Peter, your collection just keeps getting better and better. Hopefully I can finish off my King stuff, then maybe branch off into other authors and other publishing companies. But you should be proud. it really is a great collection.
Plus, your pictures are really stellar.

Thanks, Mike. Your King collection is really great - you’ve been getting some impressive books lately, and I can see you are focusing on the specific editions you want. It’s great to see.

Thanks for the nice comments about my pictures. As I say, I’m trying new things, and trying to show the books at their best while being limited by my lack of skills, equipment, and environment. I never achieve the pictures I see in my head, but I hope that people can see what I was going for - and the books are usually stunning enough that they still look great, at least. :)


Congratulations! I like that the case is somewhat matching in color to book 1.
The toughest one to find will be book 2 - Im still looking for my matching one 5 years now
There was one for sale a few months ago on eBay - it went quick over $2K I believe and its the only one that I have seen in a long time.

Thanks, Yegor. Yes, I saw that copy - letter G, if I recall correctly - and made an offer on it that was declined. I was considering another offer when it sold. So the search continues. :)


BIG CONGRATS !!!

Thank you, Frank. This series is one of my favorite of recent years, and the SubPress editions of them are stunning - even for SubPress. They really went above and beyond on this series.

It’s worth mentioning that while the leather covering the traycase and boards looks like it is glossy and smooth, it actually feels silky, almost like a very subtle suede, and has a beautiful texture to it. You can just see it in some of my photos when you look closely.

HBJ

[Hunchback Jack]

Lord Foul's Bane, by Stephen Donaldson, signed numbered edition from Grim Oak Press.

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This series has long been one of my favorites, and I've hoped for years that someone would do a limited edition of it. Grim Oak have done a superb job.

HBJ

[Sulla]

Congratulations on your acquisition of the lettered edition of The Labyrinth of the Spirits. The numbered edition of Lord Foul's Bane looks beautiful too. Did you also order the lettered edition of Lord Foul's Bane?

[jeffingoff]

That Lord Foul’s Bane looks fantastic. I don’t really read fantasy myself, but I did order that one with the slipcase because it sounded really interesting and some people were raving about the series. Unfortunately I had to cancel my order because half my house was destroyed from water damage and I had no money for it. I might get this book from the library and see what the joy is about. Congrats on the acquisition!


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[Brian861]

Looks to be a nice production.

[Hunchback Jack]

Congratulations on your acquisition of the lettered edition of The Labyrinth of the Spirits. The numbered edition of Lord Foul's Bane looks beautiful too. Did you also order the lettered edition of Lord Foul's Bane?
Thanks very much! Yes, the lettered edition will be arriving in a day or two. I’ll post more pics then.


That Lord Foul’s Bane looks fantastic. I don’t really read fantasy myself, but I did order that one with the slipcase because it sounded really interesting and some people were raving about the series. Unfortunately I had to cancel my order because half my house was destroyed from water damage and I had no money for it. I might get this book from the library and see what the joy is about. Congrats on the acquisition!
So sorry to hear about your house! I hope it’s all repaired now and you are back to a more regular life.

I don’t read fantasy much anymore, but I did back in the 80s and 90s. This was one of the first series I read after Lord of the Rings, and was captivated. But, be warned, Donaldson is very divisive. He has a very unique writing style that some people don’t like, and in this series particularly, the protagonist does something early on that many readers consider unforgivable. But I find his books compelling.

There are still copies of this edition available, by the way, although the slipcases are sold out.


Looks to be a nice production.
It’s very nice. Thanks, Brian. I think this is my first Grim Oak book, and they seem to do good work.

[Hunchback Jack]

Lord Foul's Bane, By Stephen Donaldson, signed lettered edition, from Grim Oak Press:

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Before I could even finish swooning over Lord Foul’s Bane numbered edition, the lettered edition arrived! Cloth traycase, and leather bound volume, both with rose gold foil stamping. I wish my photos could do it the justice it deserves.

HBJ

[Brian861]

Pretty good photography as it looks gorgeous!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I've heard of that book, it looks like a very classy edition.

[kingfan2323]

Looks very well done. Congrats!

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[Rooster]

Fantastic pictures, thank you! Ever since I learned about these things called "limited editions" I've been wishing that Thomas Covenant would get the treatment. I'm so happy about this (though my copies are still both over the Atlantic), and even happier that the first trilogy is practically guaranteed. I hope the trilogy sells well enough that the Second Chronicles gets it too.

[Stockerlone]

Beautiful book !!!

[Hunchback Jack]

Pretty good photography as it looks gorgeous!

Thanks, Brian. I'm trying a few new things, photography-wise - more interesting backgrounds, darker environments with slightly warmer light sources, and the digital "depth of field" fakery of my phone. I'm still not entirely happy with the results, but I'm getting there.

It helps that with a book this nice, it's hard to make it look bad :) .


I've heard of that book, it looks like a very classy edition.

It was a big deal back in '77 when it was published (with its two sequels), and it catapulted Donaldson into the Fantasy limelight. His later series continued to do well, although his most recent work is struggling to find an audience. He tends to have 3-4 year gaps between series - and sometimes between novels - so I think it's hard for him to retain readers.


Looks very well done. Congrats!

Thanks very much!


Fantastic pictures, thank you! Ever since I learned about these things called "limited editions" I've been wishing that Thomas Covenant would get the treatment. I'm so happy about this (though my copies are still both over the Atlantic), and even happier that the first trilogy is practically guaranteed. I hope the trilogy sells well enough that the Second Chronicles gets it too.

Thanks for the kind words. I think the first trilogy is pretty much locked in; The Illearth War is already in progress. I would be over the moon if Grim Oak were able to do the second series.


Beautiful book !!!

Thanks, Frank.

HBJ

[MikeDuke]

That is a cool looking book. Congrats. Again, when I look in threads like this, I realize how many books I don't even know about that everybody else seems to.
But again, congrats. It does look stunning.

[Aremag]

Those two editions of Lord Foul's Bane look fantastic...great photos. It's been many years since I read the first two trilogies and I didn't even know there was a third trilogy. I think I have to grab one of the numbered before it is too late.

[St. Troy]

...when I look in threads like this, I realize how many books I don't even know about that everybody else seems to.

I know what you mean; often (as in this case), I scurry to Amazon to look up the book and read a sample to see if it's for me. It isn't always, but it's a good way to find new ideas.

[jeffingoff]

So sorry to hear about your house! I hope it’s all repaired now and you are back to a more regular life.

I don’t read fantasy much anymore, but I did back in the 80s and 90s. This was one of the first series I read after Lord of the Rings, and was captivated. But, be warned, Donaldson is very divisive. He has a very unique writing style that some people don’t like, and in this series particularly, the protagonist does something early on that many readers consider unforgivable. But I find his books compelling.

There are still copies of this edition available, by the way, although the slipcases are sold out.


Oh yes, the drama is mostly behind us and our home is restored to the usual clutter.

I looked into the plot of this book based on your point above related to the unforgivable thing the character does and found a lot of negativity around that and other elements of the book. Though I take the input of the people I trust and respect over that of random online chatter (wait . . . am I contributing to random online chatter?!).

I would get a copy but I just paid a lot more than I should have for Weaveworld and someone else might be announcing a book tomorrow or so I think I heard somewhere . . .

[MikeDuke]

So Peter, you got a Weaveworld? Which version did you get. I have two versions myself.

[jeffingoff]

So Peter, you got a Weaveworld? Which version did you get. I have two versions myself.

You might be referring to my comment. I bought the unsigned Earthling gift edition of Weaveworld from Paul Miller.


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[Hunchback Jack]

Some new Suntup goodies:

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[MikeDuke]

So Peter, you got a Weaveworld? Which version did you get. I have two versions myself.

You might be referring to my comment. I bought the unsigned Earthling gift edition of Weaveworld from Paul Miller.


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Sorry Jeff. It could be. I have two S\L myself. But this is not my thread so I will end this conversation now.
Sorry Peter.

[MikeDuke]

Some new Suntup goodies:

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I mean, that does look awesome. But I have way to properly display them, plus I would like to save my money for books. But congrats
on that.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Nice!
Why does that give me deja vu?

[Hunchback Jack]

Steve, I actually took this before I saw your pic - and was delighted when you had the same idea. You did it better though :)

[Brian861]

Nice adds! I really need to add a mug for the collection shelf.

[WeDealInLead]

That's a nice print. I'll probably get one once Corona is under check.

[Hunchback Jack]

That is a cool looking book. Congrats. Again, when I look in threads like this, I realize how many books I don't even know about that everybody else seems to.
But again, congrats. It does look stunning.

Me, too, Mike. A lot of threads are of books that look great, but that I haven't read.


Those two editions of Lord Foul's Bane look fantastic...great photos. It's been many years since I read the first two trilogies and I didn't even know there was a third trilogy. I think I have to grab one of the numbered before it is too late.

The numbered is a very nice book - and Grim Oak will be getting more slipcases, if you want one (you will need to order it separately). I love how the book looks without the dustjacket.

Buying Lord Foul's Bane will also give you first refusal of the matching number S/L of The Illearth War and The Power That Preserves, also being done by Grim Oak.



I looked into the plot of this book based on your point above related to the unforgivable thing the character does and found a lot of negativity around that and other elements of the book. Though I take the input of the people I trust and respect over that of random online chatter (wait . . . am I contributing to random online chatter?!).

I would get a copy but I just paid a lot more than I should have for Weaveworld and someone else might be announcing a book tomorrow or so I think I heard somewhere . . .

Yeah, I would find it hard to recommend buying a $100 book - as nice as it is - if you didn't know anything about the author or hadn't read it. It was an instant "take my money goddammit!" purchase for me, because it was a genre-defining book for me. But that feeling is far from universal.



I mean, that does look awesome. But I have way to properly display them, plus I would like to save my money for books. But congrats
on that.

Thanks, Mike. Yeah, it costs the same as an AGE, so I can understand your preference.


Nice adds! I really need to add a mug for the collection shelf.

Thanks, Brian. I'll be using mine as my every-day coffee mug. It looks pretty classy.

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I think it looks better than the picture on the store page shows, honestly. The logo is printed on both "sides" of the mug, rather than on the end.


That's a nice print. I'll probably get one once Corona is under check.

Thanks, WDIL.

HBJ

[Brian861]

I'll have to remember to pick one up when the next book is announced.

[Stockerlone]

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