Joe Hill, Author

[jon10g]

Let me know if you are going to Liverpool. You may wish to check about tickets. They may be limited according to the Waterstones website.

[MarcoL]

Let me know if you are going to Liverpool. You may wish to check about tickets. They may be limited according to the Waterstones website.
Will do. Thanks for reminding me about the tickets, I'll give Waterstones a ring about that.

[MarcoL]

Ordered a ticket for the Liverpool event, bought plane tickets and booked a hotelroom in Liverpool...I'm all set to go :thumbsup:
It'd be nice to meet some fellow Joe Hill fans, so if you're going to the Manchester and/or Liverpool events, drop me a PM

[Randall Flagg]

5 day auction. Currently $9:
Nos4a2 : A Novel by Joe Hill (2013, Softcover) ARC Advance Reader's Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nos4a2-A-Novel-by-Joe-Hill-2013-Softcover-ARC-Advance-Readers-Edition-/190822102209?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item2c6de234c1)

$10:
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill 2013 Soft cover advance edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS4A2-by-Joe-Hill-2013-Soft-cover-advance-edition-/251255762859?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a8002afab)

[mikeC]

I haven't see the audio cd listed on amazon yet, does anyone know if this is this just an audible only release?

[Coulrophobia]

Right now it is only listed as a Audible.

http://www.harpercollins.com/books/NOS4A2-Unabridged-Joe-Hill?isbn=9780062237743&HCHP=TB_NOS4A2+Unabridged

[herbertwest]

Except from my review about NOS4A2 : "NOS4A2 is a very creative horror novel, and the idea is brilliantly orchestrated by the author. [...] Once started, i didn't want to leave NOS4A2 aside, even for going to sleep. Highly recommended."
>>>http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/584934103

[Stebbins]

If I was going to read only 1 Joe Hill book, is there one that would be an overwhelming recommendation (like The Stand for SK)?

[Tito_Villa]

For me it would be Horns

[ELazansky]

If I was going to read only 1 Joe Hill book, is there one that would be an overwhelming recommendation (like The Stand for SK)?

I loved 20th Century Ghosts - some amazing short stories there

[mikeC]

Locke and Key is definitely my favorite.
Heart Shaped box was pretty great.
I haven't read Horns.

[Roseannebarr]

If I was going to read only 1 Joe Hill book, is there one that would be an overwhelming recommendation (like The Stand for SK)?


short story "The Cape"

Horns.

in that order!

[Ben Staad]

If I was going to read only 1 Joe Hill book, is there one that would be an overwhelming recommendation (like The Stand for SK)?

I loved 20th Century Ghosts - some amazing short stories there

Agreed.

[WeDealInLead]

If I was going to read only 1 Joe Hill book, is there one that would be an overwhelming recommendation (like The Stand for SK)?

I loved 20th Century Ghosts - some amazing short stories there

Agreed.

Yep. His short stories are the best.

[Stebbins]

Thanks for all the input guys. Looks like I'll be checking out 20th Century Ghosts when I'm ready for a new book (and Horns if his writing tickles my fancy).

[Randall Flagg]

Horns for a novel.

[swintek]

Horns is great. And most of the short stories.

[CyberGhostface]

Honestly I'd read all his stuff if you can (assuming you like it) given that he's only a written a handful of things.

[Ricky]

I'd recommend Heart-Shaped box for a novel, but like some others have said, his short story collection is really great too. I like his novels but think he's really better with shorter pieces.

[WeDealInLead]

For me it's like this: 20th Century > H-S B > Horns > L&K

I haven't read the new one yet but to be truthful, I'm not expecting much.

[cit74]

Joe is having a live video chat this Thursday - 11 April at 7pm est - check out his blog or try this link and sign up to reserve a space:

http://booktalknation.com/book.html?author_id=60

I think you might be able to ask questions as well.

[jon10g]

Just finished NOS4A2, great book, really enjoyed it.

[Tito_Villa]

I enjoyed it, but not as much as Horns.
Where would you rank it Jon?

[jon10g]

I would probably rate it as his best novel to date. However I do think that his short stories are his best
work.

[Heather19]

If I was going to read only 1 Joe Hill book, is there one that would be an overwhelming recommendation (like The Stand for SK)?

I loved 20th Century Ghosts - some amazing short stories there

Agreed.

Yep. His short stories are the best.

This. His short stories are by far my favorite.

I need to give Horns another shot. I got halfway thru and put it down :(


Also has there been any talk about him appearing anywhere in New England when his book comes out?

[CyberGhostface]

I think New Hampshire, check his facebook.

EDIT: He's on the video chat now.

[Randall Flagg]

I think New Hampshire, check his facebook.

EDIT: He's on the video chat now.
I guess I am a fool, as I went to the links and see nothing.

[CyberGhostface]

You had to enter your e-mail and they sent you a link. Although I imagine it's going to be on YouTube soon.

[cit74]

I think New Hampshire, check his facebook.

EDIT: He's on the video chat now.
I guess I am a fool, as I went to the links and see nothing.

Sorry - I think the link I posted was the initial one to set it up and enter your email - which in turn they reply with the actual video link. It was entertaining. He referenced gaiman a lot. He also mentioned that he's hitting two stores on the Wednesday they are in SF - he's doing a reading with John scalzi that night - one at 6pm the other at 8 pm (the 8pm was the one originally on his schedule me thinks). Too bad I'm working that night and will catch him the following night in Petaluma.

[Randall Flagg]

He also mentioned that he's hitting two stores on the Wednesday they are in SF - he's doing a reading with John scalzi that night - one at 6pm the other at 8 pm (the 8pm was the one originally on his schedule me thinks). Too bad I'm working that night and will catch him the following night in Petaluma.
WTF, Is Hill going to fuck up the SF appearance with this?

[cit74]

He also mentioned that he's hitting two stores on the Wednesday they are in SF - he's doing a reading with John scalzi that night - one at 6pm the other at 8 pm (the 8pm was the one originally on his schedule me thinks). Too bad I'm working that night and will catch him the following night in Petaluma.
WTF, Is Hill going to fuck up the SF appearance with this?

Maybe you should come out to Petaluma too? It sounded like he was excited for SF - and it coincided with Scalzi's tour. I imagine it might run a bit late. On his Facebook page it stated it starts at 730

[Dan]

The Cape comic book Kindle edition is $0.99 right now at Amazon
The Cape (http://www.amazon.com/Joe-Hills-The-Cape-ebook/dp/B008YPKO4U/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1365814387&sr=1-1&keywords=The+cape)

[Coulrophobia]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1F5lcPvVH2A

[Joe315]

I only watched a couple minutes of that video and Joe seems like an awesome guy to hang out with.

[Coulrophobia]

Yes he seems like he would be a hoot and a half in a relaxed bar setting.

[Randall Flagg]

It looks like JH and Scalzi's San Francisco readings will be at Booksmith at 6PM on 5/15/2013, then Borderlands at 8PM.

[cit74]

It looks like JH and Scalzi's San Francisco readings will be at Booksmith at 6PM on 5/15/2013, then Borderlands at 8PM.

So the question is will you park early at borderlands and then eat somewhere close to booksmith - hit that reading - and then catch a ride with them to go back to borderlands? Too bad I'm working that night.

[Randall Flagg]

I don't think I will go to both events. I will likely go to Booksmith in the Haight-Ashbury.

[east-tennessee]

Only an hour left to get in on this..........http://www.waterstreetbooks.com/get-joe-hills-latest-book-nos4a2-signed-author

[Joe315]

NOS4A2 Contest! https://www.facebook.com/JoeHillAuthor/app_183300958491645

[ELazansky]

Does anyone know if there will be pre-signed copies of NOS4A2 with the tipped in page like Horns?

[Roseannebarr]

NOS4A2 Contest! https://www.facebook.com/JoeHillAuthor/app_183300958491645

Joe315 are you Joe Hill? You can PM me privately if you dont want everyone to know!

[Joe315]

NOS4A2 Contest! https://www.facebook.com/JoeHillAuthor/app_183300958491645

Joe315 are you Joe Hill? You can PM me privately if you dont want everyone to know!

Lol! If only...

[surly]

Does anyone know if there will be pre-signed copies of NOS4A2 with the tipped in page like Horns?
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/1354990827-NOS4A2AREREAR0001_zpsb20aa8e7.jpg

I don't know for sure, but my guess is that there will be. the HORNS ARC had a similar note on it.

[ELazansky]

Thanks - now I just have to find a bookseller who will have those copies.

[cit74]

Thanks - now I just have to find a bookseller who will have those copies.

I pre-ordered one through water street - I am not sure if you can still pre-order though them - I would call them, probably best bet.

http://waterstreetbooks.com/event/joe-hill-launches-his-new-novel-nos4a2-water-street-bookstore

[ELazansky]

Those are for flat-signed copies during their signing event - I've searched all over for that ISBN number on the back of the ARC and can't seem to find it yet - I'm sure they will show up on eBay at some point.

[cit74]

My bad - I see - I just saw pics on Gaiman's site where he said he's finishing signing 10,000 sheets to be placed in the book - the image showed several with doodles - hope I get one of those.

[ELazansky]

I saw that too - that would be cool indeed

[Gris]

Got my copy of the HC today. It's not one of the signed ones, just a regular hardcover. Anyone have any questions before I pack it back up?

[cit74]

If you're looking to buy a copy of the a joe Hill treasury collection (released by IDW 2 days ago) - you can try midtown comics

http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=Joe+Hills+Terrifyingly+Tr_1252277

They have it for 15% off. Btw it's out of stock on IDW website, back ordered already on things from another world, and already above 9.99 list price on amazon. You can also order it from overlook connection (buy from Dave there vs his link on amazon which has it at $29.99).

http://www.overlookconnection.com/catalog/hills-terrifyingly-tragic-treasury-edition-p-7563.html

[Lauterer]

Thanks for the information. I ordered @ overlook. Always best service there... so i give the 1$ to them..!

[cit74]

I hear you - I had already ordered it from Dave.

[fearless-freak]

saw the treasury collection today, if only i had the money

[carlosdetweiller]

I ordered @ overlook. Always best service there.....!

Seriously?

[Randall Flagg]

I ordered @ overlook. Always best service there.....!

Seriously?
Service may be great when they take payment, but delivery is painfully slow.

[sgc1999]

soooo sloooooooow !!!

Was fine to deal with but orders take so long.

[Lauterer]

soooo sloooooooow !!!

Was fine to deal with but orders take so long.

Mmh, never had any problems... might change but hopefully not ^^

[killbourne]

Joe hill-signed "tipped in page" from publisher NOS4A2. If you want one get into contact with me. $50+shipping. THESE ARE THE ONES that come signed by JOE straight from the publisher.

[herbertwest]

release day!

[ELazansky]

Joe hill-signed "tipped in page" from publisher NOS4A2. If you want one get into contact with me. $50+shipping. THESE ARE THE ONES that come signed by JOE straight from the publisher.

PM Sent!

[Lauterer]

Joe hill-signed "tipped in page" from publisher NOS4A2. If you want one get into contact with me. $50+shipping. THESE ARE THE ONES that come signed by JOE straight from the publisher.


Is this mentionded somewehere in the book or how do these books differ from the ones signed later??

[ELazansky]

Joe hill-signed "tipped in page" from publisher NOS4A2. If you want one get into contact with me. $50+shipping. THESE ARE THE ONES that come signed by JOE straight from the publisher.


Is this mentionded somewehere in the book or how do these books differ from the ones signed later??

Horns came with a sig page like this:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/HornsUS-LimPage.jpg

NOS4A2 has a similar page

[barlow]

Joe hill-signed "tipped in page" from publisher NOS4A2. If you want one get into contact with me. $50+shipping. THESE ARE THE ONES that come signed by JOE straight from the publisher.


Is this mentionded somewehere in the book or how do these books differ from the ones signed later??

Horns came with a sig page like this:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/HornsUS-LimPage.jpg

NOS4A2 has a similar page

Anybody know if they did the same thing for Heart Shaped Box or 20th Century Ghosts?

[ELazansky]

Joe hill-signed "tipped in page" from publisher NOS4A2. If you want one get into contact with me. $50+shipping. THESE ARE THE ONES that come signed by JOE straight from the publisher.


Is this mentionded somewehere in the book or how do these books differ from the ones signed later??

Horns came with a sig page like this:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/HornsUS-LimPage.jpg

NOS4A2 has a similar page

Anybody know if they did the same thing for Heart Shaped Box or 20th Century Ghosts?

They did not

[cit74]

SORRY FOR THE CAPS - BUT I HAVE A HUGE SURPRISE - HUGE:smile_002:
PM ME IF INTERESTED
okay enough caps - I could sell this info for a lot more but I won't:)
i am still giddy - let's just say there were around 235 and i know personally that 20 are already gone - so that leaves a little over 200.

did i peak your interest?

[Randall Flagg]

That's not many. With a different ISBN, these should go quickly.

[cit74]

it might have a little something to do with a certain book that hit the bookstores today...i will hang by the computer for a little while - might continue reading a certain book - but then i will be going for a run shortly - need to burn off my jitters...it's like it were christmas morning or something....although I am jewish - but still (my wife isn't and hence the tree/bush and menorah around holiday times).

[cit74]

Also it might be helpful to list the bookstores that have already been contacted - to avoid people calling the same store - since their stock would not be available. I will start:
A great good place for books - don't bother calling - all TEN copies are gone (i did not buy all ten...)

[cit74]

Okay I am tired of writing the same damn thing over and over again - so i am going to make this much more simple (for me at least)

I played Sherlock Holmes this morning, made a few phone calls, and managed to get the list of ALL (yes ALL) the indie bookstores where the pre-signed/tipped in copies of NOS4A2 were shipped :rock:

those are the ones with ISBN: 978006226623-1 - thanks to whomever had posted the back of the ARC with that info

anyway - if you are interested in received a copy of this list - I will forward it to you - just PM your email address and I will get it out - once I see it. All I ask is list the stores that you had called (unless you think that is unreasonable on this forum - RF?) - to save everyone here a few phone calls. The spreadsheet only lists the store name (public knowledge) - but you will need to search out the stores number.

Did I miss anything?

Was that a big enough SURPRISE???:lol1:

[cit74]

Questions that have come up - cost: regular HC list price - so 28.99 plus tax/shipping.
One thing I do not know is if these were individual books or cartons - obviously that can make a big difference - so is it around 250 books or 250 cartons of 10 books each (2500) -

So i just called the bookstore in oakland - to see how many more signed copies they have - and they said they got in 40 signed books in stock today (but they might not be keeping them all - have no idea what that means) - but they should have 10 in stock (of the signed copies) even after those sell. So these stores apparently are able to order more of the signed copies.

So adjust the numbers accordingly - it is somewhere between 250-2500 (but closer to the 2500 mark)

[barlow]

This has me wondering is it better to have one of the pre signed copies or a regular signed edition? What does everyone think?

[barlow]

That's not many. With a different ISBN, these should go quickly.

My experience when getting the signed tipped in books in in dumps was that the ISBN#s were the same as the regular copies. I ordered a case of Dan Simmons Ilium in the ISBN that was different was for the case of books the individual books had the same number as the regular copies. my guess is that these books are the same way.

Ken

[Randall Flagg]

Even if the book has the same ISBN, it is a different state of the first edition. If Hill signed 2,500 then they aren't rare. If he signed 250 they are rare.

[Roseannebarr]

Not rare but fun to have. why is that? Ordered mine thanks citi 74

[Roseannebarr]

This has me wondering is it better to have one of the pre signed copies or a regular signed edition? What does everyone think?

It is better to have one of each. I have one of each proof, one signed tipped in (maybe two). one S/L and cant remember was there a gift edition?

He is going to be famous! and reclusive and.... or i am going to be taking a bunch of worthless books to my grave. :)

[Roseannebarr]

Okay I am tired of writing the same damn thing over and over again - so i am going to make this much more simple (for me at least)

I played Sherlock Holmes this morning, made a few phone calls, and managed to get the list of ALL (yes ALL) the indie bookstores where the pre-signed/tipped in copies of NOS4A2 were shipped :rock:

those are the ones with ISBN: 978006226623-1 - thanks to whomever had posted the back of the ARC with that info

anyway - if you are interested in received a copy of this list - I will forward it to you - just PM your email address and I will get it out - once I see it. All I ask is list the stores that you had called (unless you think that is unreasonable on this forum - RF?) - to save everyone here a few phone calls. The spreadsheet only lists the store name (public knowledge) - but you will need to search out the stores number.

Did I miss anything?

Was that a big enough SURPRISE???:lol1:

Thanks for sharing the information CAME in very handy!!! I owe you one!

[cit74]

Even if the book has the same ISBN, it is a different state of the first edition. If Hill signed 2,500 then they aren't rare. If he signed 250 they are rare.

So I am guessing they are not quite as rare - but could still make a nice auction for haven fund...but i am sure someone can ask him how many he sat through and pre-signed at his book tour and he would give a rough number. Neil Gaiman said he had finished signing 10,000 sheets for his upcoming book....

[barlow]

Other question if you were to attend one of his signings would you get your book personalized, not personalized, one of each?

I am in the one of each camp if I have the funds!

Ken

[Randall Flagg]

Other question if you were to attend one of his signings would you get your book personalized, not personalized, one of each?

I am in the one of each camp if I have the funds!

Ken
One of each.

[Roseannebarr]

One of each!!!!!

[barlow]

If they had a tipped in copy would you get that inscribed or go for a regular copy?

[Randall Flagg]

I plan on this:
1 inscribed regular trade-if he doodles also, great
1 flatsigned regular trade, dated would be preferred.
1 flatsigned ARC-no date
1 presigned book. I won't even bring it to the reading. I will leave it as it came.

[barlow]

Thanks for the feedback Jerome.

I am no wear near one of the signings, but I just ordered a copy of the presigned book from Mysterious Galaxy. I also had talked to David at Betts Books to put me down for a copy before he started taking orders for the signing tonight, so hopefully he will be able to get one. I am considering ordering another trade from Mysterious Galaxy, If it could be inscribed. But the don't know if he will be inscribing for mail orders.

[cit74]

Thanks Jerome - good plan for me as well.

[Stockerlone]

CHRISTMASLAND = Nos4a2
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Zu68WPBdL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/3453268822/verlagsgruppe-21/

[surly]

Okay, just FYI for any Canucks here - I got a hold of the publisher and it doesn't appear any of the 2500 tipped-in copies will be showing up here in the Great White North, so a US seller is likely your only chance to get one directly.
Another item of note - i tried several stores before i finally managed to track one down, but i suspect it is because most sellers are not adding them to their inventory under the different ISBN number and not because they don't have any. i was starting to get discouraged until i found a smaller store where the seller was able to actually go and physically check the book to confirm it has a sticker on the front and a specially labeled tipped-in page. You might want to have whoever you call double check if they say they don't have any.

[ICry4Oy]

Ordered two signed copies and got this today...

"your order was shipped yesterday and should get to you by tomorrow. Thanks!
Stef
Water Street Bookstore"

***happy dance***

[cit74]

I will have 1-2 extra of the tipped-in version - for any Canucks or overseas folks having a difficult time - about $35 plus shipping - just PM me. I already have 1 on hold for the UK...

[east-tennessee]

Ordered two signed copies and got this today...

"your order was shipped yesterday and should get to you by tomorrow. Thanks!
Stef
Water Street Bookstore"

***happy dance***


I recieved an e-mail yesterday that my two books have shipped :cool:
Was hoping to recieve them today.......:thumbsup:.............
But, no such luck....:yawn:

[Lauterer]

I seem to be a little bit stupid, where can i buy one of the publisher-sheet-signed Books???

[cit74]

I seem to be a little bit stupid, where can i buy one of the publisher-sheet-signed Books???

VJ books or powells seem to have received the most copies - you can try calling one of them or PM me for the whole list

[WeDealInLead]

VJ books - you're taking a chance. Their idea of safe packing is putting your book in a Priority envelope with no padding.

[SkippyD023]

Did anyone else receive a trade edition from Amazon and get something other than a first printing? I couldn't believe when I opened the box and it was a third printing.

[Kingfan24]

Skippy - that happens most of the time with amazon along with their notoriously bad packing/shipping

[NeedfulKings]

Got mine at Powell's today. I don't know if there are any copies of the signed edition left, but you can contact them through their website. I was pleased to see it sitting there on the shelf!!!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/joe%20hill/IMG_1339.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/joe%20hill/IMG_1339.jpg.html)

[SkippyD023]

I must have been very lucky until now. I have order books from them for years and have always received first printings. I am just surprised that they are already distributing third printings of the book.

[cit74]

Got mine at Powell's today. I don't know if there are any copies of the signed edition left, but you can contact them through their website. I was pleased to see it sitting there on the shelf!!!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/joe%20hill/IMG_1339.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/joe%20hill/IMG_1339.jpg.html)

very nice - look forward to getting mine by the end of the week

[sgc1999]

fantastic reading/signing tonight in Exeter NH. good time lots of goodies:)

[east-tennessee]

fantastic reading/signing tonight in Exeter NH. good time lots of goodies:)

Lets have some details, photos, video ect... ???................:P

[Joe315]

VJ books - you're taking a chance. Their idea of safe packing is putting your book in a Priority envelope with no padding.

Really? I always get a box from them.

[WeDealInLead]

My signed copy of The Twelve came in one. It was crushed and had spine lean. Maybe that's just his prefered method of international shipping.

[bdwyer19]

Just ordered my signed tipped-in copy from McLean and Eakin Books in Michigan!

Does anyone know what the total count of publisher pre-signed copies is? 250 or 2,500??

[ELazansky]

Just ordered my signed tipped-in copy from McLean and Eakin Books in Michigan!

Does anyone know what the total count of publisher pre-signed copies is? 250 or 2,500??

I'm sure it is closer to 2500 - each carton had 10 books in it, so I am sure there were more than 25 cartons

[Joe315]

My signed copy of The Twelve came in one. It was crushed and had spine lean. Maybe that's just his prefered method of international shipping.

That sucks. Did they at least reimburse you?

[cit74]

Just ordered my signed tipped-in copy from McLean and Eakin Books in Michigan!

Does anyone know what the total count of publisher pre-signed copies is? 250 or 2,500??

I'm sure it is closer to 2500 - each carton had 10 books in it, so I am sure there were more than 25 cartons

plus i would guess it would be more than horns - and there were around 1200 of those

[barlow]

My signed copy of The Twelve came in one. It was crushed and had spine lean. Maybe that's just his prefered method of international shipping.

Was that one signed on a tipped in page as well like they did for the passage?

[Gris]

Just an FYI, There are 1130 of the presigned copies. 113 cartons of 10 were produced.

[WeDealInLead]

My signed copy of The Twelve came in one. It was crushed and had spine lean. Maybe that's just his prefered method of international shipping.

Was that one signed on a tipped in page as well like they did for the passage?

That's the one. And nope, no reimbursment. It didn't stop them from sending by-weekly emails though.

[barlow]

Just an FYI, There are 1130 of the presigned copies. 113 cartons of 10 were produced.

That's the number for NOS4A2? Did you get the info from the publisher?

Thanks, Ken

[Gris]

Just an FYI, There are 1130 of the presigned copies. 113 cartons of 10 were produced.

That's the number for NOS4A2? Did you get the info from the publisher?

Thanks, Ken

I AM the publisher. :)

That is the number of pre-signed copies that are out for distribution

[Randall Flagg]

Arrived today:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1367428524-presigned%20nos4a2%20cover%20681x894.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1367428543-presigned%20nos4a2%20sigpage524x883.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1367428554-presigned%20nos4a2%20isbn1067x459.jpg

[ICry4Oy]

McLean and Eakin has the tipsheet signed copies at a GREAT price - about 8 left now.

http://www.mcleanandeakin.com/book/9780062200570


My email from Matt, FYI:

"There is no extra charged for signed editions... feel free to make that known!
All the best :)
Matt"

Specify signed/tipsheet in the comments or email Matt: mnorcross@mcleanandeakin.com

[ELazansky]

Did anyone else receive a trade edition from Amazon and get something other than a first printing? I couldn't believe when I opened the box and it was a third printing.

I just got a third printing from B&N today - I preordered it months ago - what the heck? Guess I'll have to head to the store and find one

[bdwyer19]

McLean and Eakin has the tipsheet signed copies at a GREAT price - about 8 left now.

http://www.mcleanandeakin.com/book/9780062200570


My email from Matt, FYI:

"There is no extra charged for signed editions... feel free to make that known!
All the best :)
Matt"

Specify signed/tipsheet in the comments or email Matt: mnorcross@mcleanandeakin.com

I think my copy from McLean and Eakin cost me $31 after shipping.

[Brian James Freeman]

Did anyone else receive a trade edition from Amazon and get something other than a first printing? I couldn't believe when I opened the box and it was a third printing.

I just got a third printing from B&N today - I preordered it months ago - what the heck? Guess I'll have to head to the store and find one

My contact at HarperCollins emailed me this just moments ago:

"I've spoken with our inventory department about this; the first printing sold off almost immediately when it arrived at our warehouse in March."

Brian

[Dan]

Brian, are you going to have any trouble getting first printings for the flat signed versions sold by CD?

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian, are you going to have any trouble getting first printings for the flat signed versions sold by CD?

They will almost certainly be third printings since we just ordered them a week ago. The publisher never told us they were going back to press, which is something our sales rep usually lets us know so we can grab the last of the first printings.

Has anyone received a second printing yet?

Brian

[barlow]

Just an FYI, There are 1130 of the presigned copies. 113 cartons of 10 were produced.

That's the number for NOS4A2? Did you get the info from the publisher?

Thanks, Ken

I AM the publisher. :)

That is the number of pre-signed copies that are out for distribution

Cool!

Thanks again for the great inside information!

Ken

[ELazansky]

Brian, are you going to have any trouble getting first printings for the flat signed versions sold by CD?

They will almost certainly be third printings since we just ordered them a week ago. The publisher never told us they were going back to press, which is something our sales rep usually lets us know so we can grab the last of the first printings.

Has anyone received a second printing yet?

Brian

Thanks, Brian. So now I gotta go hunting for a first printing... *sigh*

[WeDealInLead]

I received my copy from Amazon.ca. It's a first printing. I also checked out local stores and not a second printing in site.

[ELazansky]

I can't keep ordering from mail order places hoping they send me a first printing. I'll have to check the one B&N in town this weekend to see what they have, and if I can't find one, I'll have to wait until someone has one listed on eBay.

[Randall Flagg]

My wife works at Costco. They have 30 1st editions on hand. $12.49 + $1.06 sales tax = $13.55 per book :)

[ELazansky]

My wife works at Costco. They have 30 1st editions on hand. $12.49 + $1.06 sales tax = $13.55 per book :)

Would she be able to pick one up for me? :biggrin:

[Randall Flagg]

My wife works at Costco. They have 30 1st editions on hand. $12.49 + $1.06 sales tax = $13.55 per book :)

Would she be able to pick one up for me? :biggrin:
Right now I am contemplating buying several copies.
The honest answer is that it's a labor of love to buy and ship stuff like this to members-anyone at cost.
Just a decent shipping box and bubble wrap cost ~$2 per book.
Not to mention some members (not you) are a PITA when it comes to asking and then promptly paying....

I'll get back to you.

[Randall Flagg]

My wife works at Costco. They have 30 1st editions on hand. $12.49 + $1.06 sales tax = $13.55 per book :)

Would she be able to pick one up for me? :biggrin:
Also, likely every Costco in the USA received 24-36 copies. The only way to know if they are 1st editions is to go and see.
Is there a Costco near you?

[ELazansky]

My wife works at Costco. They have 30 1st editions on hand. $12.49 + $1.06 sales tax = $13.55 per book :)

Would she be able to pick one up for me? :biggrin:
Right now I am contemplating buying several copies.
The honest answer is that it's a labor of love to buy and ship stuff like this to members-anyone at cost.
Just a decent shipping box and bubble wrap cost ~$2 per book.
Not to mention some members (not you) are a PITA when it comes to asking and then promptly paying....

I'll get back to you.

Thanks, RF. I am going to look around this weekend at my local B&N and Sam's Club (no Costco), so I might track one down for me and possibly some for others as well.

[cit74]

My wife works at Costco. They have 30 1st editions on hand. $12.49 + $1.06 sales tax = $13.55 per book :)

Would she be able to pick one up for me? :biggrin:
Right now I am contemplating buying several copies.
The honest answer is that it's a labor of love to buy and ship stuff like this to members-anyone at cost.
Just a decent shipping box and bubble wrap cost ~$2 per book.
Not to mention some members (not you) are a PITA when it comes to asking and then promptly paying....

I'll get back to you.

Thanks, RF. I am going to look around this weekend at my local B&N and Sam's Club (no Costco), so I might track one down for me and possibly some for others as well.

Costco seems like a better deal - I had called ahead to the bookstore hosting Joe when I visit him - asked if they had 1st/1st HC - which they did and I just put one on hold - for the signing. That was copperfields in Petaluma, CA - if you are really desperate

[ELazansky]

Thanks, Chad, but Jerome has me covered.

[F1racefan]

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/schumacherfan/015.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/schumacherfan/016.jpg

Found this one at the Tattered Cover here in Denver. They had 8 or so and I looked at every one and this was the only one with a re-marque. I wonder if they put 1 re-marque per box?

[sgc1999]

Ok,
so the kick off signing/reading last night was great. Water st bookstore did an amazing job of setting up a Christmas land like setting, too. Lots of cookies and creepy balloons and some streamers to boot. Here are some pics. sorry they are from my cell phone.
Got a ton of goodies signed and doodled and got some incite on some future project. One I personally wanted to know about and asked him about sequels to gunpowder which he said he still planned on doing and said the title of the next one will be "slave girls of gunpowder" sounds fun :evil:
Tabitha and Joes kids were there too. family there to see him off on his world tour:)

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[killbourne]

Want to buy a NOS4A2 uk proof if anyone has one.

[cit74]

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/schumacherfan/015.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/schumacherfan/016.jpg

Found this one at the Tattered Cover here in Denver. They had 8 or so and I looked at every one and this was the only one with a re-marque. I wonder if they put 1 re-marque per box?

That is very cool - nice grab

[cit74]

Simon - looks like a great night - cannot wait to meet him in a couple weeks

[Joe315]

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/schumacherfan/015.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/schumacherfan/016.jpg

Found this one at the Tattered Cover here in Denver. They had 8 or so and I looked at every one and this was the only one with a re-marque. I wonder if they put 1 re-marque per box?

Cool. I wonder how many of those are out there...

Ok,
so the kick off signing/reading last night was great. Water st bookstore did an amazing job of setting up a Christmas land like setting, too. Lots of cookies and creepy balloons and some streamers to boot. Here are some pics. sorry they are from my cell phone.
Got a ton of goodies signed and doodled and got some incite on some future project. One I personally wanted to know about and asked him about sequels to gunpowder which he said he still planned on doing and said the title of the next one will be "slave girls of gunpowder" sounds fun :evil:
Tabitha and Joes kids were there too. family there to see him off on his world tour:)


Looks like it was a great time. Can't wait to get my copy!

[dyetye]

I am going to his stop in Iowa City next week, since it's only a couple hours away from here. That is what I wanted to ask him as well...when he was going to continue the gunpowder series. Did you ask him to doodle some things for you and he was ok with it? This will be my first time going to any of these, so I am really looking forward to it...

[sgc1999]

I am going to his stop in Iowa City next week, since it's only a couple hours away from here. That is what I wanted to ask him as well...when he was going to continue the gunpowder series. Did you ask him to doodle some things for you and he was ok with it? This will be my first time going to any of these, so I am really looking forward to it...

Ya,
if you only have a few books im sure he would do a doodle in one if you asked. He did tons of them last night.

[F1racefan]

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/schumacherfan/015.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/schumacherfan/016.jpg

Found this one at the Tattered Cover here in Denver. They had 8 or so and I looked at every one and this was the only one with a re-marque. I wonder if they put 1 re-marque per box?

That is very cool - nice grab

Thanks! I really thought it was cool. I am hoping to get to meet him when he comes to town next week. This will be my first book signing.

[east-tennessee]

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/schumacherfan/015.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w254/schumacherfan/016.jpg

Found this one at the Tattered Cover here in Denver. They had 8 or so and I looked at every one and this was the only one with a re-marque. I wonder if they put 1 re-marque per box?

That is very nice.........:drool:...congrats...
I requested the two copies I ordered from Water Street to have doodles, and be dated...:biggrin:
I'll find out soon as they shipped monday............

[Ben Staad]

Great pictures of the event. Thanks for sharing.

[becca69]

Great stuff guys!

[Heather19]

Ok,
so the kick off signing/reading last night was great. Water st bookstore did an amazing job of setting up a Christmas land like setting, too. Lots of cookies and creepy balloons and some streamers to boot. Here are some pics. sorry they are from my cell phone.
Got a ton of goodies signed and doodled and got some incite on some future project. One I personally wanted to know about and asked him about sequels to gunpowder which he said he still planned on doing and said the title of the next one will be "slave girls of gunpowder" sounds fun :evil:
Tabitha and Joes kids were there too. family there to see him off on his world tour:)

Looks like fun! I wanted to go but it's a bit of a drive for me, so I opted for the Boston one this friday since I'll be out that way anyways for a concert the following night. Can't wait! Looks like a lot of people went, was it pretty packed? I saw him a few years ago when he was touring for Horns. He came right next to where I live, but it was on the night of a decent snowstorm, so there weren't too many people there.

[sgc1999]

I may see you there. :)
Its only an hour drive for me so its hard to pass up.
anyone else going to the Boston signing???

[different_seasons]

What is he signing with? Is it a sharpie or...? I haven't been to a signing of his since Horns and I'm wondering if he can sign the glossy pages of Road Rage and The Cape. I'll be at the Portland ME signing. Trying to talk the wife into riding the motorcycle down but it'd be a three hour ride.

[Ricky]

Looks like fun! I wanted to go but it's a bit of a drive for me, so I opted for the Boston one this friday since I'll be out that way anyways for a concert the following night. Can't wait!

Jealous!

[sgc1999]

What is he signing with? Is it a sharpie or...? I haven't been to a signing of his since Horns and I'm wondering if he can sign the glossy pages of Road Rage and The Cape. I'll be at the Portland ME signing. Trying to talk the wife into riding the motorcycle down but it'd be a three hour ride.

He actually has a plethora of writing utensils. He switches from sharpies to fine point pen and so on. I have yet to see him use a crayon yet however:)

[Roseannebarr]

What is he signing with? Is it a sharpie or...? I haven't been to a signing of his since Horns and I'm wondering if he can sign the glossy pages of Road Rage and The Cape. I'll be at the Portland ME signing. Trying to talk the wife into riding the motorcycle down but it'd be a three hour ride.

Take your marker/crayon of choice just in case!

[Heather19]

I may see you there. :)
Its only an hour drive for me so its hard to pass up.
anyone else going to the Boston signing???

Nice, where about's do you live. I'm out in western MA.




Looks like fun! I wanted to go but it's a bit of a drive for me, so I opted for the Boston one this friday since I'll be out that way anyways for a concert the following night. Can't wait!

Jealous!

Ricky, you should go! Boston's such a great city to visit.

[Ricky]

I'd love to, believe me! But travel isn't free. :lol: Plus, I have a final tomorrow. Boo!

[surly]

Joe mentioned on twitter today that they are working on a 4th printing already.

[ICry4Oy]

Joe mentioned on twitter today that they are working on a 4th printing already.

Wow!

[becca69]

BTW Simom - Were they giving away the Gingerbread man that came with the ARCs? My brother ordered one for me from Waterstreet and hope they send any extras.

[becca69]

I just saw this article, not sure if it's been posted:

http://www.vulture.com/2013/04/joe-hill-owen-king-interview.html?mid=twitter_vulture

[Randall Flagg]

I will likely be selling true trade 1st edition signed copies. The price is going to be HOT! Cheaper than anything I have seen out there (so far).

[Roseannebarr]

I just saw this article, not sure if it's been posted:

http://www.vulture.com/2013/04/joe-hill-owen-king-interview.html?mid=twitter_vulture

Nice article Thanks for posting!

[cit74]

So when I called the local bookstore (since i have to make a trip to Oakland to return the damage...gasp...signed NOS4A2) - i found out that they were only supposed to receive 10 books - not 10 cases of books (which they had) - some clerical error. But good for me - since they are keeping a case (the best looking one they still have) aside for me to go through this saturday and exchange the damaged copies. So for those overseas who are waiting for me to ship - you will have to wait a tad bit longer. So maybe that list was just the total number of books each store was supposed to receive? Or most likely it was an error on that sheet - 10 cartons instead of 1 carton...

That being said - if anyone else would like a copy I might be able to pick up 1 or 2 more (but only if they are in fine/fine shape - i won't grab any "dinged copies") after I exchange the 5 I have. So PM if interested - I will make a list (first come first served...) - but again no guarantees - I might not get any extra - just don't want to ruffle any feathers:mad1:

[Ricky]

I will likely be selling true trade 1st edition signed copies. The price is going to be HOT! Cheaper than anything I have seen out there (so far).

Details?

[cit74]

RF - you might have to head to Petaluma to get all those books signed...if Joe is in a hurry to get across town - or at least take a cab over with him and just get him to sign on the ride over...

[Randall Flagg]

RF - you might have to head to Petaluma to get all those books signed...if Joe is in a hurry to get across town - or at least take a cab over with him and just get him to sign on the ride over...
JH will sign every Nos4a2. He will likely (at the first venue), not sign other items until all copies of his new book are signed.
Who knows. The cool part is that the signing(s) are going to be different.


Time bound,
travel, two events
San Francisco (The Haight Ashbury is intoxicating-just the air...)
2 authors

[barlow]

RF - you might have to head to Petaluma to get all those books signed...if Joe is in a hurry to get across town - or at least take a cab over with him and just get him to sign on the ride over...
JH will sign every Nos4a2. He will likely (at the first venue), not sign other items until all copies of his new book are signed.
Who knows. The cool part is that the signing(s) are going to be different.


Time bound,
travel, two events
San Francisco (The Haight Ashbury is intoxicating-just the air...)
2 authors


who's the second author at that one?

[Shannon]

Great interview!

[mikeC]

It would be nice to get an update on the SP edition.

[Randall Flagg]

RF - you might have to head to Petaluma to get all those books signed...if Joe is in a hurry to get across town - or at least take a cab over with him and just get him to sign on the ride over...
JH will sign every Nos4a2. He will likely (at the first venue), not sign other items until all copies of his new book are signed.
Who knows. The cool part is that the signing(s) are going to be different.



Time bound,
travel, two events
San Francisco (The Haight Ashbury is intoxicating-just the air...)
2 authors



who's the second author at that one?
John Scalzi.

[Randall Flagg]

He also mentioned that he's hitting two stores on the Wednesday they are in SF - he's doing a reading with John scalzi that night - one at 6pm the other at 8 pm (the 8pm was the one originally on his schedule me thinks). Too bad I'm working that night and will catch him the following night in Petaluma.
WTF, Is Hill going to fuck up the SF appearance with this?
Anyone know off hand what the time mark in the interview was where Hill mentions hitting 2 stores with Scalzi?
http://whatever.scalzi.com/2013/04/11/me-interviewing-joe-hill-for-booktalk-nation-the-video/

[Randall Flagg]

I found it at 58:12

[Randall Flagg]

I just received an email from the event coordinator at Booksmith in San Francisco clarifying Joe Hill's appearance there on 5/15/2013.


I'm afraid that the info mentioned is no longer accurate. Joe Hill will be at Booksmith at 7:30; John Scalzi will be at Borderland at the same time on the same evening.


Melissa

[Randall Flagg]

Would some kind member please hook me up with an unsigned 1st edition of "Horns"...please...please

[Ricky]

I have one. $230.55 + S/H.

:P

[Randall Flagg]

I have one. $230.55 + S/H.

:P
Neg rep sent.

[Ricky]

Ouch. What if I lowered it to $210.00? Free shipping?

[Booknutt]

Do you have a books a million ner you? They've had Horns in their bargain section.

[Randall Flagg]

Do you have a books a million ner you? They've had Horns in their bargain section.
No. Please grab me two perfect copies.

[Booknutt]

It might be a few days till I can get up there, but I'll check for them next time I'm there.

[sgc1999]

here is a nice copy still fairly cheap.
just have them change the shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horns-by-Joe-Hill-2010-Hardcover-1st-Edition-/321118564669?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4ac428713d

[Randall Flagg]

here is a nice copy still fairly cheap.
just have them change the shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horns-by-Joe-Hill-2010-Hardcover-1st-Edition-/321118564669?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4ac428713d
I care, but not that much. It's a bit interesting the dynamics of the site.
A member just "gives away" a TMSG, yet I know there a unsigned "Horns" out there and so far no one will toss me a bone.
I'm not a fool, that's the way the WWW works...

[barlow]

Do you have a books a million ner you? They've had Horns in their bargain section.
No. Please grab me two perfect copies.

This may not be the case with your local books a million but all of the horns copies I have seen around here have the big black sharpie mark to the page edges!

[mattgreenbean]

It's a remainder mark, unfortunately it ruins the collectability of it. But yes, Horns was great, read it.

[sgc1999]

I actually don't own an unsigned copy. My copies are all signed. All of my Joe Hill is signed with maybe the exception of the comics. I do have a ton of the comics signed too but all of my books are signed. Joe is just to easy to get things signed. It never occurred to me that an unsigned copy might actually be worth more. HMMMM.
You never know.

[barlow]

It's a remainder mark, unfortunately it ruins the collectability of it. But yes, Horns was great, read it.

I know, I tried to fight the system when I worked at Books - A - Million and boarders and would forget to mark them but sometimes they came into the store already marked. I seem to remember Heart shaped box arrive with the remainder marks already on them! :angry:

[CyberGhostface]

J/w does Joe Hill do book tours like this whenever he has a new book out or is it an on/off thing?

[Randall Flagg]

He did big tours for Heart Shaped Box and Horns. He did some signings for 20th Century Ghosts, but I believe they were on the East Coast.

[willie3]

All my copies of Horns are signed as well.
Sorry Jerome.

Karl

[Heather19]

Went to the signing in Boston last night. It was lots of fun. I'll have to post some pics when I get back home.

[bdwyer19]

Just got my tipped-in signed copy of NOS4A2. I was a little surprised the pages had beveled edges. Did anyone else end up with a copy like that?

[Randall Flagg]

I think the term is "deckled". That's how all the trade 1st editions of NOS4A2 are.

[ELazansky]

Just got my tipped-in signed copy of NOS4A2. I was a little surprised the pages had beveled edges. Did anyone else end up with a copy like that?

All copies have the deckle edge - the signed and the trade

EDIT: RF beat me by like 30 seconds :-)

[bdwyer19]

I think the term is "deckled". That's how all the trade 1st editions of NOS4A2 are.

I stand corrected. OK, good to know. Thanks!!

[biomieg]

Advanced Reader's Edition has those as well.

[Randall Flagg]

FYI, for those that read the Advance copy, the trade 1st has pages after the ARC ending.
There is an Acknowledgement-both "Nice" and "Naughty", as well as a lengthy note on the Type used for the book.

[jhanic]

I wasn't going to get a trade edition since I have both the ARC editions, but it looks like I'll have to pick one up.

Maybe I'll wait until the furor dies down and get one off eBay.

John

[ICry4Oy]

Got two signed - one signed & dated...and one personalized/signed/dated. Only just now compared them and imagine my surprise when I realized I got a sorta-doodle afterall (the blood on Santa's mouth):


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8115/8707948885_79a3aa1739_z.jpg

[Brian James Freeman]

I think the term is "deckled". That's how all the trade 1st editions of NOS4A2 are.

Yep, that's the term.

Brian

[east-tennessee]

New Stuff........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/iphone_103.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/iphone_107.jpg

[jhanic]

Advanced Reader's Edition has those as well.

The actual Advance Reader's Edition does have them, but the "manuscript" proof/ARC does not--it is smoothly cut.

John

[sgc1999]

I think the term is "deckled". That's how all the trade 1st editions of NOS4A2 are.

Yep, that's the term.

Brian



Deckled sounds like it should mean = tickled roughly to the point of inducing pain.

[TwistedNadine]

To me it sounds like it should mean being decked in the head repeatedly by someone who isnt very strong.



Deckled sounds like it should mean = tickled roughly to the point of inducing pain.

[sgc1999]

Lol,
it would take weeks to deckle someone to death.

[TwistedNadine]

Would get brain damage way before death. In fact not sure death is possible with a deckleing

Heres where Crow Man tells us to get back on topic...

[ELazansky]

"Prior to the 19th century, the deckle edge was unavoidable, a natural artifact of the paper making process in which sheets of paper were made individually on a deckle. The deckle could not make a perfect seal against the screen at the edges and the paper slurry would seep under creating a rough edge to the paper.The deckle edge could be trimmed off, but this extra step would add to the cost of the book. Beginning in the early 1800s with the invention of the Fourdrinier machine, paper was produced in long rolls and the deckle edge became mostly obsolete: although there was some deckle on the ends of the rolls, it was cut off, and the individual sheets cut out from the roll would have no deckle in any case.

With the appearance of smooth edges in the 19th century, the deckle edge slowly emerged as a status symbol. Many 19th century presses advertised two versions of the same book with a smooth and a higher priced deckle version, it suggested the book was made with higher quality paper, or more refined methods. This tradition carried forward into the 20th and 21st centuries. Today modern deckle is created by a purpose-built machine to create the appearance of a true deckle edge by cutting a smooth edge into patterns. Many modern readers are unfamiliar with the deckle edge and may see it as a defect; for example, Amazon.com has left notes to buyers that the deckle is not a flaw in the product."

[jhanic]

Thanks, Eric! Very interesting and informative.

John

[Scoogs]

The page at the end giving details about the edition and type is called a colophon.

I'm hoping to go to the signing in Naperville on Friday, but not positive I will be able to make it yet.

[Randall Flagg]

The page at the end giving details about the edition and type is called a colophon.

Yes it is, but JH added quite a bit of verbiage about the font choice, and tied in a story about it. So it's quite a bit more than the standard boilerplate colophon.

[Scoogs]

Nice, I just picked up a copy yesterday and haven't even opened it yet.

[cit74]

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/05/geeks-guide-joe-hill/

Check out this link - another recent interview from wired magazine - the really cool thing though - scroll just below the photo on left hand side - there is the link to subscribe to RSS feed or Itunes podcasts - there are over 85 interviews - it is under the heading wired: the geeks guide to the galaxy. Check out Howey, Martin, Anne Rice, just to name a few.

[ELazansky]

I got my signed copy from VJ Books - they did use a regular Priority Envelope, but the book was wrapped in many layers of bubble wrap, so it was fine.

[Ben Mears]

I just saw this article, not sure if it's been posted:

http://www.vulture.com/2013/04/joe-hill-owen-king-interview.html?mid=twitter_vulture

Excellent interview. Owen and Joe present themselves as thoughtful, intelligent, and independent young men.

[bdwyer19]

"Prior to the 19th century, the deckle edge was unavoidable, a natural artifact of the paper making process in which sheets of paper were made individually on a deckle. The deckle could not make a perfect seal against the screen at the edges and the paper slurry would seep under creating a rough edge to the paper.The deckle edge could be trimmed off, but this extra step would add to the cost of the book. Beginning in the early 1800s with the invention of the Fourdrinier machine, paper was produced in long rolls and the deckle edge became mostly obsolete: although there was some deckle on the ends of the rolls, it was cut off, and the individual sheets cut out from the roll would have no deckle in any case.

With the appearance of smooth edges in the 19th century, the deckle edge slowly emerged as a status symbol. Many 19th century presses advertised two versions of the same book with a smooth and a higher priced deckle version, it suggested the book was made with higher quality paper, or more refined methods. This tradition carried forward into the 20th and 21st centuries. Today modern deckle is created by a purpose-built machine to create the appearance of a true deckle edge by cutting a smooth edge into patterns. Many modern readers are unfamiliar with the deckle edge and may see it as a defect; for example, Amazon.com has left notes to buyers that the deckle is not a flaw in the product."

Who knew that using the wrong word on the type of paper edge would bring about a discussion. Great info Eric! Thanks!

[Randall Flagg]

Starts at $4.99
NOS4A2 new paperback advance readers copy by Joe Hill 5/2013 stephen king (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS4A2-new-paperback-advance-readers-copy-by-Joe-Hill-5-2013-stephen-king-/330919324093?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4d0c5429bd)

[F1racefan]

Anyone going to the Lodo Denver signing?

[cit74]

This just came in the mail today:
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The back is great:

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[cit74]

Sorry the photos were crappy - just took them quickly with phone while they were in the bag

[Kingfan24]

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NICE STUFF KINGFAN 24..........:)

[ELazansky]

So after seeing all of the cool personalized copies of NOS4A2, I decided I would like to try and get one for me. I don't have a Joe Hill book signed to me yet. Anyone going to a signing that might be able to help me out? Please PM me if you can.

Thanks.

[sgc1999]

So after seeing all of the cool personalized copies of NOS4A2, I decided I would like to try and get one for me. I don't have a Joe Hill book signed to me yet. Anyone going to a signing that might be able to help me out? Please PM me if you can.

Thanks.
Hi,
Im going on May 21st so if you dont get one before then drop me a pm and let me know what you would like it to say. If you pm me the weekend before, the 18th- 20th i can get one inscribed to you on the 21st.

[sgc1999]

Check it out folks.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Daniel-Radcliffe-Grows-Pair-First-Look-Horns-33314.html?utm_source=zergnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=zergnet_32539

[ELazansky]

So after seeing all of the cool personalized copies of NOS4A2, I decided I would like to try and get one for me. I don't have a Joe Hill book signed to me yet. Anyone going to a signing that might be able to help me out? Please PM me if you can.

Thanks.
Hi,
Im going on May 21st so if you dont get one before then drop me a pm and let me know what you would like it to say. If you pm me the weekend before, the 18th- 20th i can get one inscribed to you on the 21st.

Thanks - RF is going to try to get a copy for me on 5/15, so if that falls through, I will let you know.

[Bryant Burnette]

Finished reading NOS4A2 last night. I thought it was pretty flippin' awesome, personally.

[jon10g]

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone know anywhere that might still have copies of the Sub Press limited edition of NOS4A2 for sale/ order? I don't know why I didn't get round to ordering it from Sub Press, a decision I am seriously regretting having read the book which I think is excellent.
Thanks.

[MarcoL]

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone know anywhere that might still have copies of the Sub Press limited edition of NOS4A2 for sale/ order? I don't know why I didn't get round to ordering it from Sub Press, a decision I am seriously regretting having read the book which I think is excellent.
Thanks.

Jon, try contacting David at Betts books. I know he ordered several copies from Subterranean for his customers. There's always a chance someone cancelled his/her order.
Best- Marco

[jon10g]

Thanks.

[surly]

Just in case anyone is curious:
It seemed (to me anyway) that there was a pretty heavy promotional effort behind the pre-ordering of signed copies from Water Street Books leading up to the release. Out of curiosity I asked them how many pre-orders they received and they replied that it was just under a thousand.

I actually thought it would have been a lot more.

[CyberGhostface]

Here's some art from Rodriguez on Subterranean's LE (in various stages of completion) Also, just to ask in advance, if possible can people mark NOS4A2 spoilers (I just started reading it)? :)

http://i.imgur.com/QcgPTp5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1BqgEIQ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/c57akTm.jpg

[Bryant Burnette]

Love that art, especially having read the novel. Thanks for posting it!

[F1racefan]

I went to the reading last night here in Denver and it was great! Joe was really funny and told a lot of funny stories about the King family, how he got into writing, and other tales. I
really enjoyed meeting him as this was my first signing. He signed my NOS4A2, Gunpowder, and Lock & Key #1. He did doodles in NOS4A2 and Gunpowder.

[different_seasons]

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[Heather19]

Does anyone know anything about the tv series he's working on? He mentioned it at the reading I went to but didn't go into specifics. My guess is it would be slightly horror themed but I could be wrong. I'm quite curious about it.

[different_seasons]

(please wait to merge)

some of these photos are from Joe Hill's twitter-

So my wife and I went to the South Portland Books-a-Million Joe hill signing.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/different_seasons/20130511_133024.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/different_seasons/media/20130511_133024.jpg.html)

There were around a hundred people there. Everyone suddenly turns around and we see Stephen King there, standing in the back. Here he is in the center, back-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/different_seasons/20130511_135708.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/different_seasons/media/20130511_135708.jpg.html)

He is immediately surrounded and he graciously takes photos with several people and signs several blank sheets of paper for people. My wife headed back with our copy of Road Rage but he told her "Sorry, I can't, I'm here to watch Joe".

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/different_seasons/1368295517526.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/different_seasons/media/1368295517526.jpg.html)

Joe does his talk, which was very funny and engaging.

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Then he starts signing books. One of the people there was author John Connolly (sp?)-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/different_seasons/1368308063283.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/different_seasons/media/1368308063283.jpg.html)

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Then I notice the employees wheeling big bins of SK books into the back of the store. I knew what was coming so I got ready for a sprint. They reappeared with a huge number of signed paperbacks. I snagged quite a few, there was no limit.

Also present was Israel Skeleton, maker of the Keys from L&K-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/different_seasons/1368307969327.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/different_seasons/media/1368307969327.jpg.html)

I ended up with ten signed books-



http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/different_seasons/20130511_192835.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/different_seasons/media/20130511_192835.jpg.html)

We asked an employee to take our copy of Road Rage back so we could get both signatures on it and they did!-

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/different_seasons/20130511_192847.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/different_seasons/media/20130511_192847.jpg.html)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/different_seasons/20130511_192856.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/different_seasons/media/20130511_192856.jpg.html)

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All of these signed-

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What a day. Dave Williamson, you should have made the drive!

[tippy4]

ARRRRGGGGHHHHHHH!

VERY JEALOUS!

If you decide you want to sell the Wizard and Glass...let me know.

[ELazansky]

Totally awesome! Once in a lifetime day - congrats!

[tippy4]

http://bangordailynews.com/slideshow/author-joe-hill-reads-from-latest-best-seller-tells-south-portland-crowd-horror-is-based-on-empathy/

[Randall Flagg]

Sorry, but I am so jealous that I won't merge this thread, I am simply going to delete it.











JK.
Still jealous, and will forever remain so, but also thrilled that a valued forum member was fortunate, and shared. I might not merge for a decade.
Congratulations again, .....you bastard...:rose:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Sounds like a great way to spend the day! One in a million!

[jhanic]

Congratulations! A fantastic day indeed!

John

[Ricky]

Wow, talk about a surprise! Glad that you had fun (and all the signed books definitely don't hurt!)

[sgc1999]

Wow! that is awesome. Very Jealous. I didn't know he was even doing a reading in ME today:(

[cit74]

wow - what a great day - congrats

[Jimimck]

Now that is one hell of a great surprise! Nice story, thanks for sharing!

[Shannon]

Sounds like an excellent day! :)

[Scoogs]

That sounds like an awesome signing!
I'm jealous, especially since I had to work late yesterday and couldn't go to Joe's signing in IL.

[Ari_Racing]

What an awesome day! Congratulations!!!

[east-tennessee]

Awesome..So Jealous......:)

[Ben Staad]

Congrats. Sounds like a once in a lifetime thrill. Glad you were there, had a fun time, and got some signed books. Awesome!

[Shannon]

Dumb question, and if you don't want to share, I understand, but how much did they sell the signed King books for? Or were they just normal price? I've never been to a signing, so I apologize if my question seems stupid, lol. Thanks!

[different_seasons]

Dumb question, and if you don't want to share, I understand, but how much did they sell the signed King books for? Or were they just normal price? I've never been to a signing, so I apologize if my question seems stupid, lol. Thanks!


They just sell them for cover price.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Awesome day indeed. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

Mulleins

[fearless-freak]

Joe genuinely is a really nice guy from what interviews with him I've watched online especially when he gets asked about living in his dads shadow

[Cook]

Congratulations, excellent story.

[Ivo]

Wow! Thats so Great a day! You still must be numb!

[herbertwest]

Awesome!