Stephen King's new novel: The Institute (September 10, 2019)

[mae]

No surprise here, the man is a machine, god bless him, hopefully he'll keep to the two books a year schedule for years to come.

https://www.liljas-library.com/article.php?id=6030

King has finished yet another book after The Outsider (and I don't mean Elevation). Here is what the moderator of King's official message board said:

Since he finished THE OUTSIDER (which was already in production behind the scenes when SLEEPING BEAUTIES came out), Stephen has written another book and a few short stories/novellas, one of which (ELEVATION) will be released in November.

[RichardX]

I thought I remember reading somewhere that King has a number of books that he started and never finished for one reason or another. Maybe 30 or more. They are in various states of completion. For good or ill, you could see those being released or Joe Hill or someone completing even after King passes away. So there may be a new King book in the works for many more years to come.

[Father Cody]

I thought I remember reading somewhere that King has a number of books that he started and never finished for one reason or another. Maybe 30 or more. They are in various states of completion. For good or ill, you could see those being released or Joe Hill or someone completing even after King passes away. So there may be a new King book in the works for many more years to come.

Stephen King, the Tupac of horror fiction.

[Priest]

Stephen MashineGun King


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[mae]

Could be this novel is being announced next week? Or could be something else, we'll see.

https://www.facebook.com/138520956164149/posts/2414395008576721/

LOOK FOR A HUGE STEPHEN KING ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SIMON & SCHUSTER NEXT WEEK!!!

[Ricky]

Hmm..."huge" makes me think of something more than just a new book announcement. :orely:

[BigJoeHillfan]

Maybe I missed it but has Kings next book and release date been announced?

[herbertwest]

Nothing new announed yet
- Colorado Kid new illustrated edition in may/june
- New book written but not announced yet for fall, so likely to be end of automn

[BigJoeHillfan]

Nothing new announed yet
- Colorado Kid new illustrated edition in may/june
- New book written but not announced yet for fall, so likely to be end of automn

I was hoping for the standard two new books this year. Oh well, he is getting older.:shrug:

[Ari_Racing]

I know about King's new book. :)

Can't share anything yet, but the title is T* I*.

;)

[BigJoeHillfan]

I know about King's new book. :)

Can't share anything yet, but the title is T* I*.

;)

When can you share the Title Ari?:doh:

[mae]

The I***

[Ari_Racing]

I don't have green light to share anything. I imagine I won't have permission and the announcement will come from King's website.

[NoAttitudeThisTime]

Tahiti Islamists? Two Indians? True Indigos? The Island? The Idiot? The Innocents? ARGH, it 's killing me! Can't wait for this announcement!

[Roseannebarr]

I know about King's new book. :)

Can't share anything yet, but the title is T* I*.

;)


Are they still shooting for a late summer, autumn release on his new book,

The Insider? sequel to the The Outsider!!!

[mae]

The Insider would make sense with The Outsider, but I don't think that's it.

[EXPLORER]

I know about King's new book. :)

Can't share anything yet, but the title is T* I*.

;)

Thought that is just the working title?

[WeDealInLead]

I'd appreciate it if the cool kids at the table would let the rest of us normos get the news from an official source. Thanks.

[Heather19]

I hope it's nothing related to The Outsider, and is a completely new stand alone book. Is there talk of him doing a sequel to The Outsider?

[NoAttitudeThisTime]

I hope it's nothing related to The Outsider, and is a completely new stand alone book. Is there talk of him doing a sequel to The Outsider?

No, there's never been any talk about that, so it's safe to say it's a stand-alone novel.

[Ben Mears]

The Sword In The Darkness!!

[St. Troy]

The Incident?

[Kingfan24]

Yeah I’m with wedealinlead - don’t post unless you plan on sharing.

[Hunchback Jack]

I know about King's new book. :)

Can't share anything yet, but the title is T* I*.

;)


Are they still shooting for a late summer, autumn release on his new book,

The Insider? sequel to the The Outsider!!!

That was my immediate thought too.

[webstar1000]

THE BATTLE OF....... :biggrin:

[racerx45]

Talisman #3

[herbertwest]

No way for Talisman. Peter has had quite a few health issues those past few years and a few months ago it was announced in an interview if i remember correctly that they didnt find the time yet to work on it...

I still wouldnt be surprise for the battle of jericho. I thought that it would be for the movie release. now i think that it would be with the tv serie release... whenever that is. I dont remember reading about an official green light from amazon though

[webstar1000]

No way for Talisman. Peter has had quite a few health issues those past few years and a few months ago it was announced in an interview if i remember correctly that they didnt find the time yet to work on it...

I still wouldnt be surprise for the battle of jericho. I thought that it would be for the movie release. now i think that it would be with the tv serie release... whenever that is. I dont remember reading about an official green light from amazon though

King looked me right in the face and said we would be seeing another DT story when we were in Florida.... I cannot wait!

[MikeDuke]

No way for Talisman. Peter has had quite a few health issues those past few years and a few months ago it was announced in an interview if i remember correctly that they didnt find the time yet to work on it...

I still wouldnt be surprise for the battle of jericho. I thought that it would be for the movie release. now i think that it would be with the tv serie release... whenever that is. I dont remember reading about an official green light from amazon though

King looked me right in the face and said we would be seeing another DT story when we were in Florida.... I cannot wait!
Wow. I would love to have a talk with him. Even a short one. But a real conversation, that would be incredible. We can dream right?

[Heather19]

I hope it's nothing related to The Outsider, and is a completely new stand alone book. Is there talk of him doing a sequel to The Outsider?

No, there's never been any talk about that, so it's safe to say it's a stand-alone novel.

Oh good. I hope he's done with those.


I would really like to see a good all out horror story again.

[Randall Flagg]

The iPhone

[mae]

And here it is: https://stephenking.com/library/novel/institute_the_flap.html

[Earl of Popkin]

I’m already excited for this one - sounds great

[Stockerlone]

Formats: Hardcover, eBook
First Edition Release Date: September, 2019

From the Flap:

In the middle of the night, in a house on a quiet street in suburban Minneapolis, intruders silently murder Luke Ellis’s parents and load him into a black SUV. The operation takes less than two minutes. Luke will wake up at The Institute, in a room that looks just like his own, except there’s no window. And outside his door are other doors, behind which are other kids with special talents—telekinesis and telepathy—who got to this place the same way Luke did: Kalisha, Nick, George, Iris, and ten-year-old Avery Dixon. They are all in Front Half. Others, Luke learns, graduated to Back Half, “like the roach motel,” Kalisha says. “You check in, but you don’t check out.”

In this most sinister of institutions, the director, Mrs. Sigsby, and her staff are ruthlessly dedicated to extracting from these children the force of their extranormal gifts. There are no scruples here. If you go along, you get tokens for the vending machines. If you don’t, punishment is brutal. As each new victim disappears to Back Half, Luke becomes more and more desperate to get out and get help. But no one has ever escaped from the Institute.

As psychically terrifying as Firestarter, and with the spectacular kid power of It, The Institute is Stephen King’s gut-wrenchingly dramatic story of good vs. evil in a world where the good guys don’t always win.

https://stephenking.com/library/novel/institute_the_flap.html?fbclid=IwAR1yT1Vd3nhDDuxhE 2QLrbwC8kFGjIDhb-N-rX9gX2d6YmDCmbB3yvxgtVY

[Heather19]

I’m already excited for this one - sounds great

Me too!

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[Girlystevedave]

Yay! :rock:

[Garrell]

Roarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr:biggrin1:

[biomieg]

YEEEHAAAWWWWW

[MikeDuke]

Count me in.

[mae]

A film adaptation is already coming soon :wink:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu9e410C__I

[BigJoeHillfan]

:rock::excited::excited::excited::excited::clap:

[mattgreenbean]

Sounds like old school King!

[herbertwest]

This novel is SO going to be connected to the dark tower. It's so obvious!

It already reminds me of "Black House", and someone pointed out the release date : 09/10/19 (which in european format is : 10/09/19)

[mae]

Black House was also released in September.

[Ari_Racing]

We have cover art:

https://ewedit.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/king-institute.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

And we have an excerpt!

https://ew.com/books/2019/02/01/stephen-king-the-institute-first-look/?utm_content=link&utm_term=F1E26FE0-2629-11E9-9F24-0802994234C2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly_ew&__twitter_impression=true

[mae]

AWESOME cover! :excited:

[mae]

Higher-resolution view:

https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/mm/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fewedit.files.wordpress.com %2F2019%2F01%2Finstitute.jpg&w=1050&c=sc&poi=face&q=85

[mae]

Definitely has a YA feel, both in the cover art and the short EW excerpt. Something new for King.

[herbertwest]

I was hoping for a scarier cover...

[Ben Mears]

Definitely has a YA feel, both in the cover art and the short EW excerpt. Something new for King.

Not sure SK would dip into the YA market with a 576 page debut.

[RichardX]

Not a fan of the cover. It has a mass market, best seller feel. Which, of course, it is but doesn't make much of an impression.

[EXPLORER]

And we have an excerpt!

https://ew.com/books/2019/02/01/stephen-king-the-institute-first-look/?utm_content=link&utm_term=F1E26FE0-2629-11E9-9F24-0802994234C2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly_ew&__twitter_impression=true

As usual................. King has already drawn me in; I like Luke.

[Merlin1958]

And we have an excerpt!

https://ew.com/books/2019/02/01/stephen-king-the-institute-first-look/?utm_content=link&utm_term=F1E26FE0-2629-11E9-9F24-0802994234C2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly_ew&__twitter_impression=true

As usual................. King has already drawn me in; I like Luke.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Shannon]

I like the cover. The fake window sells it for me.

[BigJoeHillfan]

Looks good to me. I put my pre-order in at Amazon. :thumbsup:

[stroppygoblin]

Uk cover:

https://stephenkingbooks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Institute_packshot.jpg

how close is that building to the one I used for the placeholder image? Scary...

[Garrell]

UK covers are almost always better

[webstar1000]

I mush prefer the US version.

[Ricky]

The cover looks too comic book-y for me.

[cowboy_ed]

UK cover looks like a vagina/Fallopian tube/ovary combo.

[Bev Vincent]

UK cover looks like a vagina/Fallopian tube/ovary combo.

Makes me think of Bird Box

[Merlin1958]

Looks cool to me, though it does sorta remind me of "Sleeping Beauties" a little,

[Garrell]

Preordered my UK version today:smile:

[Ari_Racing]

The story remindes me of Shadows, by John Saul.

[Brian861]

UK covers are almost always better

I'm a huge fan of UK covers as well. I'm liking both for this title.

[LordOfDiscordia]

Yeah, I think the U.K cover wins over the American cover, but I'm probably gonna still get the American.

[Brian861]

Yeah, I think the U.K cover wins over the American cover, but I'm probably gonna still get the American.

I'm sure I'll end up with all 3.

[mattgreenbean]

Another SCore for SC.

From the "alternate description" CD sent out.

..."Far away in a small town in South Carolina, former cop Tim Jamieson has taken a job working for the local Sheriff. He's basically just walking the beat. But he’s about to take on the biggest case of his career."...

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Yeah, I think the U.K cover wins over the American cover, but I'm probably gonna still get the American.

I'm sure I'll end up with all 3.

Three?
US , UK, and WHSmith collectors (ish) editions?

[Brian861]

Yeah, I think the U.K cover wins over the American cover, but I'm probably gonna still get the American.

I'm sure I'll end up with all 3.

Three?
US , UK, and WHSmith collectors (ish) editions?

Yes, Sir.

[Merlin1958]

Yeah, I think the U.K cover wins over the American cover, but I'm probably gonna still get the American.

I'm sure I'll end up with all 3.

Three?
US , UK, and WHSmith collectors (ish) editions?

Yes, Sir.

Speaking of which, has anyone heard any info regarding a WH Smith edition as yet? I have grown somewhat fond of these editions.

[Hunchback Jack]

Nothing yet, but we usually don't see anything on the WHSmith site this early. I fully expect there to be one, though.

ETA: Meanwhile, I offer you this poor excuse of a fake cover as a teaser.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/1013/thumbs/IMG_1889.JPG (http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24728&title=img-1889&cat=1013)

;)

[Merlin1958]

Nothing yet, but we usually don't see anything on the WHSmith site this early. I fully expect there to be one, though.

ETA: Meanwhile, I offer you this poor excuse of a fake cover as a teaser.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/1013/thumbs/IMG_1889.JPG (http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24728&title=img-1889&cat=1013)

;)

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[SystemCrashOverRide]

*Sigh* I wish shipping wasn't such a ridiculous expense, those UK editions end up kicking my Canadian ass... our shit dollar isn't helping matters much either.

[herbertwest]

Nothing yet, but we usually don't see anything on the WHSmith site this early. I fully expect there to be one, though.

ETA: Meanwhile, I offer you this poor excuse of a fake cover as a teaser.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/1013/thumbs/IMG_1889.JPG (http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24728&title=img-1889&cat=1013)

;)

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Ahahah, but the truth is that it seems possible !

[mae]

Amazon has the un-watermarked image:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71-l0T69iPL.jpg

[Hunchback Jack]

Audible has listed the audio running time at 19 hours, which puts it at about the same length as Lisey's Story and The Outsider.

(Although that's a suspiciously round number that probably indicates it's an estimate. I doubt if the audio has been recorded yet)

HBJ

[RichardX]

Amazon has the un-watermarked image:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71-l0T69iPL.jpg

Is the kid supposed to be levitating or is that just poor CG? He is sitting a strange way.

[Stockerlone]

Das Institut
Gebundenes Buch – 10. September 2019
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41GNMH8SbFL._SX311_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

https://www.amazon.de/Das-Institut-Stephen-King/dp/3453272374/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1553619674&sr=8-12&keywords=stephen+king+das+institut&pldnSite=1


(Can not believe that I say that, I like the German cover)

[Brian861]

I kinda dig it too.

[Garrell]

Best of the 3. Germany wins

[BountyHunter]

*Sigh* I wish shipping wasn't such a ridiculous expense, those UK editions end up kicking my Canadian ass... our shit dollar isn't helping matters much either.
I order from bookdepository and shipping is free.

[EXPLORER]

Was told King mentioned another book has been completed. Main character, Holly. Title. .. If You Bleed... Announced at Minneapolis event.

[mae]

Another short excerpt: https://stephenkingbooks.co.uk/2019/05/24/read-an-extract-from-the-institute/

[Kongo]

Looking at the American cover, it's really easy to see this being connected to the Dark Tower. I know it's wishful thinking, but it's the year of 19 damnit! I'll take anything!

[herbertwest]

The Waterstones exclusive edition of The Institute will have sprayed edges and an exclusive endpaper design. Available as a limited edition, so pre-order now to avoid disappoinment!
> https://www.facebook.com/stephenkingbooks/photos/a.137820799658256/2341102985996682/

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/66504254_2341102992663348_8644259803671035904_n.jp g?_nc_cat=101&_nc_oc=AQn7xzrIHBNYq85nUPf8RZLgPquAHeQoDk0cjaiDNlc sJ6kPcXe1LtEOdXMXGaLlp6A&_nc_ht=scontent-cdg2-1.xx&oh=f2b226465ae74493a85ee30eb557b665&oe=5DA27D85

[Ari_Racing]

Ordered! :)
Thanks!

[Garrell]

Ordered, thanks :)

[stroppygoblin]

I have ordered 3 extra of the Waterstones Limited version. First 3 people to PM me can have them shipped direct from me.

Im not going to be able to do my usual quota of UK books this time i'm afraid - sorry.

[stroppygoblin]

Oh Crap.

The standard edition has 4 different end papers....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/Screenshot_2019-07-11_at_17_04_56.png

Here we go again... :pullhair:

[mae]

They're back to trolling the collectors again!

[mattgreenbean]

Does anyone know which town in SC this is set in?

[herbertwest]

Oh Crap.

The standard edition has 4 different end papers....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/Screenshot_2019-07-11_at_17_04_56.png

Here we go again... :pullhair:

Ahahah!
I knew I saw 2 different colors on the regular edition from the Waterstones website...

[Garrell]

Good news is I will get 1 of the 4. Only.

[Hunchback Jack]

Also ordered the special edition (and a couple of trade editions to defray postage costs. Hopefully I get different endpapers.

[zelig]

Here we go again... :pullhair:

Ha ha, had the same thought as soon as I saw that email.

[Hunchback Jack]

As a UK trade edition collector, I must say it’s a bit exasperating. It was fun when there was just a WHSmith and/or Waterstones variant to collect, but when there are nine or ten variants it gets a bit tiresome.

Collecting them is fun, but it does seem like Hodder is fleecing is at this point.

[Hunchback Jack]

Wait, are there SIX variants of the endpapers???



Lurking inside the cover of the first UK hardback print run of The Institute you’ll find one of four beautiful illustrations inspired by scenes from the novel.

If you’re ordering online the one you receive will be random, or you can head to your local bookstore and seek out your favourite.

Anyone who pre-orders a copy will receive a special endpaper.

And that's not all. . .

The Waterstones Special Edition

This very special limited edition is exclusive to Waterstones. It has its own unique endpaper design as well as sprayed edges.


I wonder if all preorders get unique endpapers?

ETA: oh never mind. “Special endpapers” may refer to just one of the four pictorial endpapers described above. As opposed to the usual blank endpapers that later printings will presumably have.

HBJ

[Brian861]

I'll get 'em all, hopefully. But I'm just crazy like that. My worry getting them through Waterstones is the shipping. Their packaging is usually horrible.

[Bev Vincent]

Does anyone know which town in SC this is set in?

A very small, fictional town.

[mattgreenbean]

Does anyone know which town in SC this is set in?

A very small, fictional town.

Do you by chance know what town he based it on?

[Bev Vincent]

Does anyone know which town in SC this is set in?

A very small, fictional town.

Do you by chance know what town he based it on?

It's barely a bump on the side of the road, a main street without much else going for it (except for a diner with a VERY cool name!). Could be anywhere.

[herbertwest]

Surprisingly there is a purple WHSMith edition
> https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/the-institute/stephen-king/hardback/9781529355390.html

https://scontent.fcdg2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/66848898_2349660098474304_7881642185072836608_n.jp g?_nc_cat=109&_nc_oc=AQmLEd-uukyvkchvCYCplZxQYbCPZt9WK6DYaAqjPN86w_WLkbjQtCV3h wv66tCvhJw&_nc_ht=scontent.fcdg2-1.fna&oh=0ad393c2b307e5b89aaeb5c97b22221b&oe=5DBBF3A6

[St. Troy]

Cool.

[webstar1000]

Does anyone know which town in SC this is set in?

A very small, fictional town.

Do you by chance know what town he based it on?

It's barely a bump on the side of the road, a main street without much else going for it (except for a diner with a VERY cool name!). Could be anywhere.

Bev, I know you got to read... did you like this?

[Bev Vincent]

Does anyone know which town in SC this is set in?

A very small, fictional town.

Do you by chance know what town he based it on?

It's barely a bump on the side of the road, a main street without much else going for it (except for a diner with a VERY cool name!). Could be anywhere.

Bev, I know you got to read... did you like this?

I liked it a lot -- it's not at all what I expected. It's quite a thriller with some very tense passages.

[Kongo]

Does anyone know which town in SC this is set in?

A very small, fictional town.

Do you by chance know what town he based it on?

It's barely a bump on the side of the road, a main street without much else going for it (except for a diner with a VERY cool name!). Could be anywhere.

Bev, I know you got to read... did you like this?

I liked it a lot -- it's not at all what I expected. It's quite a thriller with some very tense passages.

I've been dying to hear some impressions. Thanks for sharing!

[Garrell]

Awesome. I can’t wait to read it.

[stroppygoblin]

I can confirm WH Smith Purple version will have all 4 variant endpaper designs....

Oh and I can also confirm 100% NO UK Signed Limited of this book (no surprise really, but its good to know for sure)

[Hunchback Jack]

Excellent. So only 9 variants to purchase this time.

Thanks for the update, Simon!

HBJ

[Ricky]

Has anyone heard anything about a possible tour or appearances?

[Randall Flagg]

Has anyone heard anything about a possible tour or appearances?
No. It's not looking good. King might do some small "pop-up" signing, but no official multi-city tour.

[Ricky]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I guess the Sleeping Beauties tour tired him out (combined with wanting to spend more time writing).

[Roseannebarr]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I guess the Sleeping Beauties tour tired him out (combined with wanting to spend more time writing).

I think part of the sleeping beauties tour was so that OWEN could experience a crazy, full blown book tour. Stated by Marcia on the KING website that he had no tour planned for THE INSTITUTE. :(

[mae]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71t3KZUUwHL.jpg

[dnemec]

Surprisingly there is a purple WHSMith edition
> https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/the-institute/stephen-king/hardback/9781529355390.html

https://scontent.fcdg2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/66848898_2349660098474304_7881642185072836608_n.jp g?_nc_cat=109&_nc_oc=AQmLEd-uukyvkchvCYCplZxQYbCPZt9WK6DYaAqjPN86w_WLkbjQtCV3h wv66tCvhJw&_nc_ht=scontent.fcdg2-1.fna&oh=0ad393c2b307e5b89aaeb5c97b22221b&oe=5DBBF3A6

Can someone pick my up one of the WHSmith versions of these? Purdy please?

[stroppygoblin]

Surprisingly there is a purple WHSMith edition
> https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/the-institute/stephen-king/hardback/9781529355390.html

https://scontent.fcdg2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/66848898_2349660098474304_7881642185072836608_n.jp g?_nc_cat=109&_nc_oc=AQmLEd-uukyvkchvCYCplZxQYbCPZt9WK6DYaAqjPN86w_WLkbjQtCV3h wv66tCvhJw&_nc_ht=scontent.fcdg2-1.fna&oh=0ad393c2b307e5b89aaeb5c97b22221b&oe=5DBBF3A6

Can someone pick my up one of the WHSmith versions of these? Purdy please?

Gotcha covered.

[Bev Vincent]

My review went up at CD Online/News from the Dead Zone this morning: https://www.cemeterydance.com/extras/bev-vincent-reviews-the-institute-stephen-king/

[Ricky]

Is it spoilery?

[Bev Vincent]

"ish" -- I don't think I reveal much of substance, but if you're going to read the book anyway, you might want to hold off.

[Merlin1958]

My review went up at CD Online/News from the Dead Zone this morning: https://www.cemeterydance.com/extras/bev-vincent-reviews-the-institute-stephen-king/

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Ben Mears]

Thanks Bev. Trump digs aside I'm very much looking forward to reading this book.

[Ricky]

"ish" -- I don't think I reveal much of substance, but if you're going to read the book anyway, you might want to hold off.

Yeah, I kind of want to go in as blind as possible (aside from the initial synopsis), so I guess I'll hold off. I tend to read reviews of books and movies after I read and see them now rather than before.



My review went up at CD Online/News from the Dead Zone this morning: https://www.cemeterydance.com/extras/bev-vincent-reviews-the-institute-stephen-king/

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Hey, Bill! Hope you're feeling better! Welcome back. :)

[BigJoeHillfan]

Thanks Bev. Trump digs aside I'm very much looking forward to reading this book.

+1

[Hunchback Jack]

Only 5 days til publication. Looking forward to this one.

[RichardX]

Only 5 days til publication. Looking forward to this one.

At King's age, you have to wonder how many books can be left. So appreciate every one. There is nothing like cracking open a new King novel. I've been reading him since I was a kid. It will be a sad day when he is gone or not able to write. I have my differences with his political opinions, but that doesn't diminish my enjoyment of his writing. My favorite moment is when, after waiting months or years for a new book, you finally get to open it up and start reading.

[Stockerlone]

Only 5 days til publication. Looking forward to this one.

Is it not out in the US ?
Saw it in every bookstore today, it had been around since Wednesday.

[Kongo]

Only 5 days til publication. Looking forward to this one.

Is it not out in the US ?
Saw it in every bookstore today, it had been around since Wednesday.

Not until this Tuesday I'm afraid. Have you started reading it?

[BigJoeHillfan]

I was just at Walmart here in Denver and the Institute was on the shelves for $20.98. :wtf:

[sullichin]

My copy from Amazon arrived today (one of the corners got a little beat up...) and I'm going on vacation tomorrow so I'll probably bring it. Really excited to have a brand new King book to read on the beach, and have the audible version preloaded too...

Haven't heard many impressions of this. I hope it's good! The synopsis makes me think that it's somehow tied to the breakers.

[kingfan2323]

Fyi- Still available if anyone wants to grab one.

Exclusive end papers and sprayed edges.


https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-institute/stephen-king/9781529362152?utm_source=wsweekly090919&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly




seeking: ANYTHING DT related #246
Dead Zone 1st Edition F/F or NF/NF

[herbertwest]

Officially released ;)

[stroppygoblin]

On the Blue edge version the endpapers are blue.

To add confusion. The Waterstones web site showed variant colours of Red, Orange, Yellow and Green. I just picked up copies that were PURPLE and green....

ALso ALL of the copies in WH Smith (purple cover) had YELLOW internal FEP's Can anyone in the UK confirm they have seen any other colour on a Purple WH Smith variant?

https://cdn.waterstones.com/images/00133023-403x300.jpeg
https://cdn.waterstones.com/images/00133018-460x343.jpeg
https://cdn.waterstones.com/images/00133017-460x343.jpeg
https://cdn.waterstones.com/images/00133019-460x343.jpeg

[Hunchback Jack]

The pic in the Hodder Stephen King newsletter shows these endpapers colors:

https://stephenkingbooks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Institute-Endpapers-FB-02.jpg

Maybe they changed orange to purple to avoid confusion?

[Garrell]

Now that I have The Institute in hand (US version, my UK's are in the mail), I gotta say that the cover art work is my favorite since maybe It. The colors used just really pop and work great together.

[herbertwest]

The pic in the Hodder Stephen King newsletter shows these endpapers colors:

https://stephenkingbooks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Institute-Endpapers-FB-02.jpg

Maybe they changed orange to purple to avoid confusion?

They actually announced that a few weeks back. Which I thought was confusing given that purple is a WHSmith color :D

[Kongo]

Now that I have The Institute in hand (US version, my UK's are in the mail), I gotta say that the cover art work is my favorite since maybe It. The colors used just really pop and work great together.

I absolutely agree. I wasn't anticipating how vibrant the colors would be. I had to definitely take a moment to appreciate it. Hope everyone is enjoying reading their copy!

[mae]

I always love the feeling of these types of dust jackets. Not sure what to call it. Also, Amazon now just throws the book into an oversized padded envelope that isn't even properly sealed. Gone are the good old days when they used actual boxes and the book was fixed to a piece of cardboard with plastic so it would arrive in pristine condition.

[Brian861]

I always love the feeling of these types of dust jackets. Not sure what to call it. Also, Amazon now just throws the book into an oversized padded envelope that isn't even properly sealed. Gone are the good old days when they used actual boxes and the book was fixed to a piece of cardboard with plastic so it would arrive in pristine condition.

Amazon is only good for reading copies.

[Kongo]

I always love the feeling of these types of dust jackets. Not sure what to call it. Also, Amazon now just throws the book into an oversized padded envelope that isn't even properly sealed. Gone are the good old days when they used actual boxes and the book was fixed to a piece of cardboard with plastic so it would arrive in pristine condition.

Amazon is only good for reading copies.

Ain't that the sad truth. I picked mine up at Barnes and Nobles, and I was kind of shocked how many were in poor condition. Messed up dust jackets, boards, etc. I had to legitimately take my time to find a pristine copy. Unless I'm mistaken, the release of The Outsider was pretty similar. I recall a lot of 1st editions in not the best shape

[Ricky]

Yeah, I had the same experience with The Outsider. I can't even remember how many copies I went through at how many stores to find a good copy. Hope it isn't that way again at my Barnes and Noble this time. (I had to do the same with End of Watch and a few other King titles when they were released. What happened to just going and picking one off the shelf knowing that it'd be in good condition? It's like no one cares about shipping quality any more.)

[mae]

It's like no one cares about shipping quality any more.)

Am I the only one that fondly remembers that careful packaging from Amazon? They stopped doing that a while ago, but in the mid to late 2000s they did it all the time and all my stuff arrived in mint condition.

[HarryDean]

On the Blue edge version the endpapers are blue.

To add confusion. The Waterstones web site showed variant colours of Red, Orange, Yellow and Green. I just picked up copies that were PURPLE and green....

ALso ALL of the copies in WH Smith (purple cover) had YELLOW internal FEP's Can anyone in the UK confirm they have seen any other colour on a Purple WH Smith variant?

https://cdn.waterstones.com/images/00133023-403x300.jpeg
https://cdn.waterstones.com/images/00133018-460x343.jpeg
https://cdn.waterstones.com/images/00133017-460x343.jpeg
https://cdn.waterstones.com/images/00133019-460x343.jpeg

I bought a WH Smiths edition yesterday, and all the copies in my local branch had GREEN endpapers... so perhaps the WH Smiths edition has all four colours, like the standard edition. Also, my copy of the WH Smiths edition has purple-ish boards: are the standard copies like that, or is that an exclusive to the WH Smiths edition as well? My copy of the Smith's Outsider has black boards...

[stroppygoblin]

I bought a WH Smiths edition yesterday, and all the copies in my local branch had GREEN endpapers... so perhaps the WH Smiths edition has all four colours, like the standard edition. Also, my copy of the WH Smiths edition has purple-ish boards: are the standard copies like that, or is that an exclusive to the WH Smiths edition as well? My copy of the Smith's Outsider has black boards...

Damn - I didnt even look at the boards. (That means you cant swap a WHSmith DJ with a normal trade 1st then...)

I found another WHSmith with Yellow/Gold FEP's so it seems they have all four colour variants as well.

[Hunchback Jack]

I bought a WH Smiths edition yesterday, and all the copies in my local branch had GREEN endpapers... so perhaps the WH Smiths edition has all four colours, like the standard edition. Also, my copy of the WH Smiths edition has purple-ish boards: are the standard copies like that, or is that an exclusive to the WH Smiths edition as well? My copy of the Smith's Outsider has black boards...

Damn - I didnt even look at the boards. (That means you cant swap a WHSmith DJ with a normal trade 1st then...)

I found another WHSmith with Yellow/Gold FEP's so it seems they have all four colour variants as well.

I must admit, I prefer it when WHSmith editions have something more than just the dustjacket different. I really liked what they did with the purple foil stamping on SB.

HBJ

[Ricky]

It's like no one cares about shipping quality any more.)

Am I the only one that fondly remembers that careful packaging from Amazon? They stopped doing that a while ago, but in the mid to late 2000s they did it all the time and all my stuff arrived in mint condition.

I didn't start buying on Amazon until 2008, but I don't remember ever getting "good" packaging. Just those long strip of air packs thrown in there.

[stroppygoblin]

SWAAAAAGGGG!!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/IMG_6539.jpg

I got this from an independent Book store in one of the towns near to me. Never stepped foot in the store before today. I picked up the last Trade variant I needed (still hunting down all the WHSmith copies for members) and explained the variants to the proprietor (who was unaware). She handed me my receipt and said, "hang on, let me get something... then handed me all this with the comment "is this stuff of any interest?" (HELL YES!) I now have a new favourite bookstore :)

There is enough of the little postcards for everyone who ordered a book (or more) from me but I only have a couple of the prints (the poster stays with me! :evil:) I will put names in a hat and draw to see who gets a print. It will be a surprise so you wont know till you get the books :)

[dnemec]

SWAAAAAGGGG!!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/IMG_6539.jpg

I got this from an independent Book store in one of the towns near to me. Never stepped foot in the store before today. I picked up the last Trade variant I needed (still hunting down all the WHSmith copies for members) and explained the variants to the proprietor (who was unaware). She handed me my receipt and said, "hang on, let me get something... then handed me all this with the comment "is this stuff of any interest?" (HELL YES!) I now have a new favourite bookstore :)

There is enough of the little postcards for everyone who ordered a book (or more) from me but I only have a couple of the prints (the poster stays with me! :evil:) I will put names in a hat and draw to see who gets a print. It will be a surprise so you wont know till you get the books :)


That is so awesome! I just love when stuff like that happens (although never to me :()!!!

[Brian861]

That's awesome, Simon and awesome of you for passing these things along! Maybe she could be your one-stop-shop next go around and order everything in for you. Would be a great way to support an Independent as well.

[Hunchback Jack]

SWEET! That was great of them to give it to you.

Have a couple of copies winging their way from the UK (courtesy of Waterstones), but still figuring out whether to get all 9 variants.

HBJ

[SystemCrashOverRide]

That's awesome Simon. Good for you, some Karma for helping others on the boards. Sounds like that bookstore will get repeat business from you too. Wins all around.

[BountyHunter]

Is there a thread where people actually talk about, you know, the story?

All this talk about different editions etc etc blah blah, is fine. But how about talking about the actual book itself?

[Garrell]

It will follow...

[BountyHunter]

Read faster, people!!! Lol

[Randall Flagg]

Non-DarkTower King books are discussed in
Cara Laughs (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/forumdisplay.php?14-Cara-Laughs)

Feel free to

go there and start a thread for The Institute.

[Randall Flagg]

Interview from The Observer dated September 8, 2019:


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1568815977-top%20half.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1568815929-Bottom%20half.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

Interview from The Observer dated September 8, 2019:

Here it is online: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/07/stephen-king-interview-the-institute

[Brian James Freeman]

Interview from The Observer dated September 8, 2019:

Here it is online: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/07/stephen-king-interview-the-institute

Oh Steve, this is why I love you:


Dumb question, but I’ll play.

[Tommy]

Question about the WH Smith edition, is the book under the jacket the same as the UK trade or is it different? In other words, could someone take the jacket on the WH Smith edition and put it on the trade with green end papers and no one be able to tell?

[Hunchback Jack]

Question about the WH Smith edition, is the book under the jacket the same as the UK trade or is it different? In other words, could someone take the jacket on the WH Smith edition and put it on the trade with green end papers and no one be able to tell?

I would also like the answer to this question. I have a WH smith edition copy (green) bought from the store, but not a standard edition to compare it to. I would like to purchase the other WHS variants, but don’t want to pay for a switcheroo.

The whs edition boards have a slight purplish tinge to them.

[Hunchback Jack]

Question about the WH Smith edition, is the book under the jacket the same as the UK trade or is it different? In other words, could someone take the jacket on the WH Smith edition and put it on the trade with green end papers and no one be able to tell?

I finally got to compare them side by side. The books under the dustjacket are different. The boards of the WH Smith edition are purple while the standard boards are blue, and the foil stamping on the spines are also different colors.

So if buying copies of the WH Smith edition on the secondary market, make sure to get pictures which include the boards and endpapers in the same shot. Otherwise, you may be taken in by a ruse.

[Brian861]

Question about the WH Smith edition, is the book under the jacket the same as the UK trade or is it different? In other words, could someone take the jacket on the WH Smith edition and put it on the trade with green end papers and no one be able to tell?

I finally got to compare them side by side. The books under the dustjacket are different. The boards of the WH Smith edition are purple while the standard boards are blue, and the foil stamping on the spines are also different colors.

So if buying copies of the WH Smith edition on the secondary market, make sure to get pictures which include the boards and endpapers in the same shot. Otherwise, you may be taken in by a ruse.

Thanks for sharing, Peter.

[Garrell]

So Waterstone messed up my sprayed edges odrer and 7 days later, have not replied to my email. Frustrating

[herbertwest]

According to Stephen King's official fb page, THE INSTITUTE is nominated to the best books on Google Play
>>> https://play.google.com/store/books/uservoting/Books%20-%20Best%20Of%202019%20User%20Voting%20Page?id=mc_b estof2019_uv_books_page

But I am being shown the french version of the page. Could someone please send me / share a screenshot of the american version of the page?
I cant access it and would like to

Thanks

[Picklemaniac]

The book was really well received, and I believe I saw it on the top pages for a while to. I tried checking myself but I can only find dutch books (I am from the Netherlands) I tried using a VPN but that didn't work, so I can't properly make a screenshot. Are you sure it wasn't just a temporary thing on the french version of the playstore? The link you sent doesn't work so I can't check.

[herbertwest]

Thanks for trying.
It was shared by the official Stephen King facebook page ;)

[Stockerlone]

Stephen King - Das Institut
German HC - Heyne
(Think it was the worldfirst)
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/PICT0246.JPG

[Garrell]

Still think it is the best cover of the book.

[Brian861]

Still think it is the best cover of the book.

Agreed. Still an internal debate to grab one just for that cover.

[St. Troy]

The standard edition has 4 different end papers....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/Screenshot_2019-07-11_at_17_04_56.png

These are nice; I wish the US edition had something like this.

[Stockerlone]

It was a great event yesterday, the online Marburg Con where the Vincent Prize was awarded again.
Stephen Kings - The Institute was nominated / successful in the category best international work.

Die Preisträger des Vincent Preises 2019
https://www.phantastik-forum.de/vincent-preis-2019.html

Bestes Internationales Literaturwerk
Stephen King
Das Institut
https://www.phantastik-forum.de/die-preistraeger-des-vincent-preises-2019.html

[Jerrika]

I am currently reading this book. It's the perfect novel for my quarant-read.