Joe Hill, Author

[chrise]

Did anyone else get a stunning little bone mallet with their book?

[Dan]

Did anyone else get a stunning little bone mallet with their book?

Um, no. I got free packing peanuts and a bookmark that is unrelated.

[ELazansky]

Did anyone else get a stunning little bone mallet with their book?

I think that was only with the lettered edition, correct?

[chrise]

Did anyone else get a stunning little bone mallet with their book?

I think that was only with the lettered edition, correct?

It looks like they also included them with some limited orders. I had a wrapped velvet pouch containing one greeting me when I opened the box.

[DoctorZaius]

Still waiting for mine! Grrrr!

[Joe315]

Did anyone else get a stunning little bone mallet with their book?

I think that was only with the lettered edition, correct?

It looks like they also included them with some limited orders. I had a wrapped velvet pouch containing one greeting me when I opened the box.

IIRC they had 50 bone mallets that went along with the limited edition which were doled out randomly.

[CyberGhostface]

Still waiting for my shipping notice.:cry:

[Stockerlone]

Joe Hill - Christmasland
German HC
HEYNE
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2584.JPG

[ELazansky]

Did anyone else get a stunning little bone mallet with their book?

I think that was only with the lettered edition, correct?

It looks like they also included them with some limited orders. I had a wrapped velvet pouch containing one greeting me when I opened the box.

That's cool - made me search through my box again. No joy for me, but congrats to you!

[MarcoL]

Did anyone else get a stunning little bone mallet with their book?

I'm still waiting for the shipping notice, so hopefully I'm lucky as well. It'd be awesome if you could post a picture of the bone mallet.

[Br!an]

$388.00 BIN

Signed-Limited-Ed-NOS4A2-by-Joe-Hill-Includes-New-Wraith-Novella-HB (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Limited-Ed-NOS4A2-by-Joe-Hill-Includes-New-Wraith-Novella-HB-/171153369018?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item27d98927ba)

$499.95 BIN

Joe-Hill-NOS4A2-Signed-LTD-HC-DJ-Copy-666-with-Autopsy-Bone-Mallet (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joe-Hill-NOS4A2-Signed-LTD-HC-DJ-Copy-666-with-Autopsy-Bone-Mallet-/200977054583?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2ecb2a7b77)

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What was the pre-order price on these, $250?

[Dan]

I paid $125.

[herbertwest]

Did anyone else get a stunning little bone mallet with their book?

Pix?

[Ben Eads]

Yes! Pix!

My copy hasn't arrived yet. Man...I hope mine comes with a bone mallet.

[ELazansky]

$388.00 BIN

Signed-Limited-Ed-NOS4A2-by-Joe-Hill-Includes-New-Wraith-Novella-HB (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Limited-Ed-NOS4A2-by-Joe-Hill-Includes-New-Wraith-Novella-HB-/171153369018?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item27d98927ba)

$499.95 BIN

Joe-Hill-NOS4A2-Signed-LTD-HC-DJ-Copy-666-with-Autopsy-Bone-Mallet (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joe-Hill-NOS4A2-Signed-LTD-HC-DJ-Copy-666-with-Autopsy-Bone-Mallet-/200977054583?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2ecb2a7b77)

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What was the pre-order price on these, $250?

Retail price was $125

[F1racefan]

Still waiting for my shipping notice.:cry:

Me too. That bone mallet would be really cool. I wonder if they are just randomly put in with the books?

[CyberGhostface]

Yeah they had a surplus of bone mallets so they just randomly put it in select LEs. If my math is right you have a 1 in 15 chance of getting one.

Personally in regards to the book itself I think it looks beautiful and like a "special edition" should with the framing and everything. Kind of makes me sad that Rodriguez was taken off The Shining after seeing his work here.

[chrise]

Sorry for the delay.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/photo11.JPG

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[herbertwest]

Sorry for the delay.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/photo11.JPG


That's cool !

[Ben Eads]

Sorry for the delay.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/photo11.JPG

Awesome! Congrats! I can't wait for mine to arrive!

[Lauterer]

Just reading, around page 350, its a wonderful book until now!

[becca69]

Very cool. I'm going to try to pick one up when the extras go on sale since I waited too late to order it the first time. **Fingers crossed**

[MarcoL]

Sorry for the delay.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/photo11.JPG

Great item! Hopefully my package will include one as well

[Ben Eads]

Just got an email from Sub Press that my S/L of NOS4A2 has shipped! WOOT!

[George at C-Springs]

#89 arrived today :-) No bone mallet :-(

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG0847.jpg

[George at C-Springs]

Anybody producing a slipcase or traycase for the S/L?

[Stockerlone]

Anybody producing a slipcase or traycase for the S/L?

CONGRATS !!!
( Think Jeff can always produce a slipcase):thumbsup:

[Ben Eads]

A slipcase would be truly awesome!

[CyberGhostface]

Anybody producing a slipcase or traycase for the S/L?

stephenkingcollector.com has said he might but he's waiting until he receives his copy before making a decision.

[George at C-Springs]

Is that the white slipcase that Tomas was talking about making? Would make sense since the book is white-ish ... I thibk the color is probably supposed to be bone. Now that would make a sweet slipcase/traycase ...something completely with the look and feel of bone. A bone traycase.

I want one!

[F1racefan]

Mine came today but no mallet either. I never received an email saying it shipped.:nope:

[ELazansky]

Get it while its hot from Sub Press!

"Joe Hill's mammoth (over 700 oversize pages, including a 22,000 word novella appearing for the first time anywhere) novel, NOS4A2, has finished shipping, and we have roughly 28 copies left.

We're offering copies for the original $125 price, though we've seen prices in the $350-$450+ range on Ebay.


Customers are limited to one copy of NOS4A2, so please don't order if you already own a copy."

[Ari_Racing]

Ordered! THANK YOU!

[Comrade Alex]

10:02 sold out

[becca69]

Damn it, I was sitting here and didn't look at my email until they were sold out. Looks like I might have to try for the scratch and dent version.

[Dano]

I tried to place an order 30 seconds after I received the email - sold out! I guess there were 28 other first time buyers like me ahead of the game!

Dan

[Comrade Alex]

Here is my 2 cents: by the time I decided that I wanted this book, it was sold out at both SubPress and CamelotBooks. I e-mailed Bill at SubPress asking to put me on a "waiting list" and learned that there is no waiting list at SubPress. I email to Kim at CamelotBooks with the same request and was told that I was put on the waiting list but there were quite a few people in front of me. To my surprise, a week ago Kim asked me if i still want the book and that's how I got it.

Too bad I could not do the same with Clash Of the King by GRRM. THIS is going to be a battle of fast clicking by the end of October...

[Dano]

Ah. So it really wasn't the "first" 28 first time buyers. Got it.

DAn

[bdwyer19]

I tried to place an order 30 seconds after I received the email - sold out! I guess there were 28 other first time buyers like me ahead of the game!

Dan

I'm amazed it went so quickly. I tried a few minutes after getting the email as well, and had no luck.

[becca69]

As far as ACoK... they printed 52 more than they normally do (500 instead of 448 ), so you might have a better chance, plus no rights of ownership are involved. Also some set owners have issues with them reprinting the first two books so there will be those copies for sale.

[Randall Flagg]

I guess I should have checked my mail sooner. Sold out in less than 30 minutes.

[becca69]

My email came in at 9:53 and sold out by 10:02 :(

[becca69]

Do you think the scratch and dents will be price reduced?

[Lookwhoitis]

Grr! I knew this thing would go live when i was sleeping off an insomnia bout!

[Dano]

But it was supposed to be for folks that didn't already have one. Would they really flip this book? I know I wouldn't.

Dan

[jon10g]

Damn I missed it too. Will they really be selling scratch and dent copies? If so when do you think they will be sold?

[Scoogs]

Of all the days to not check my email until 10:30...

[Nerak]

Listed my set of Locke & Key keys on ebay clicky to view (http://www.ebay.com/itm/181246517592?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649) Hate to sell them but you do what you gotta do

[Ben Eads]

Yay! I got my S/L copy of NOS4A2 today.

Wow! This is a really big book! Awesome work Subterranean Press!

[Ari_Racing]

I received the e-mail when it was already sold out, but thanks to @ELazansky I entered the website and ordered mine inmediately.

[becca69]

I just got a dinged copy for $75. They are on the site now.

[Kingfan24]

I also just ordered one - thanks for the heads up Becca!

[Randall Flagg]

Why not. I grabbed one.

[The Library Policeman]

Why not. I grabbed one.



Me too. Thanks Becca!

[bdwyer19]

Why not. I grabbed one.



Me too. Thanks Becca!

Was there any mention of what the imperfections are? I would assume they're not numbered either, right?

[The Library Policeman]

Why not. I grabbed one.



Me too. Thanks Becca!

Was there any mention of what the imperfections are? I would assume they're not numbered either, right?

It just says "slight imperfections" on the site and I'd imagine they'll be PC copies.

[jon10g]

Sold out again. Just managed to get one.

[becca69]

This is what the last newsletter said: "I should add before clicking send that we also have a number of copies of NOS4A2 that didn't pass our quality checks. We'll put those on sale once we've had a chance to go through them thoroughly."

No mention of being numbered, but no mention of them NOT being signed. Probably PC like Alan said.

[CyberGhostface]

My copy came in today, no mallet as far as I can tell. I'm actually feeling a bit sick atm so I'll look at it later when I'm feeling better.

[becca69]

Ok, so the new email says the dinged copies are numbered!

[bdwyer19]

Ok, so the new email says the dinged copies are numbered!

Great deal for $75! I assumed it was a PC copy, so I passed. D'oh!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah that's a bonus. I was expecting a PC copy.

[ELazansky]

Ok, so the new email says the dinged copies are numbered!

That's great that you are getting a numbered edition. Kind of makes you wonder ... the numbered editions were sold out. Then they offered the dinged copies that were numbered. So what happened? Suppose 750 people each ordered one numbered copy. 10 copies came in dinged. What are those 10 people getting? Are they getting a PC copy to replace the damaged edition, and is SP then turning around and reselling the damaged copy?

[becca69]

I was wondering the same thing. What if someone ordered a numbered copy to match their other Joe Hill books and that number was damaged... do they take that out of the rotation and replace with a PC and renumber it? Do they hold back a percentage of books for sale in the first place?

[Kingfan24]

seems strange to me...
I ordered a dinged copy as well and when I look on my order history at subpress - it isn't even in there, but payment has been made and it went through.

[becca69]

hmmm, you might want to check as it shows my order and I received an email

[Randall Flagg]

Ok, so the new email says the dinged copies are numbered!

That's great that you are getting a numbered edition. Kind of makes you wonder ... the numbered editions were sold out. Then they offered the dinged copies that were numbered. So what happened? Suppose 750 people each ordered one numbered copy. 10 copies came in dinged. What are those 10 people getting? Are they getting a PC copy to replace the damaged edition, and is SP then turning around and reselling the damaged copy?
Maybe you get copy 750.1, an "updated" version.
I wouldn't sweat about it. If you paid $125 and get a mint numbered copy then I think that you should be pleased. Certainly after seeing the finished product I think $125 is good...and $75 is GREAT!

[The Library Policeman]

seems strange to me...
I ordered a dinged copy as well and when I look on my order history at subpress - it isn't even in there, but payment has been made and it went through.

I had the same thing happen, Nick. I emailed them about it and it was because I wasn't logged into my account when I ordered. I got the confirmation email though. They have fixed it now and it is showing on my order history.

[Stockerlone]

Surprise...
maild a bit again with Vinny Chong about REMARQUES. SK´s FR and Germany tour and other stuff....
Vincent told me that he goes tomorrow to the World Fantasy Con
http://www.wfc2013.org/
There he meet JOE HILL, he is one of the Honorary Guest´s of Honour.

[Ben Eads]

As for the art work in NOS4A2, it's amazing! A little hard to find, however. So far I've found the following: Bing, Maggie, Lou, The moon, Vic and the girl with the knife to her son's throat. Am I missing any? Thanks!

[mikeC]

As for the art work in NOS4A2, it's amazing! A little hard to find, however. So far I've found the following: Bing, Maggie, Lou, The moon, Vic and the girl with the knife to her son's throat. Am I missing any? Thanks!


6 illustrations?! Dude, that's a ripoff. The book was delayed for so long bc of the artwork and there's only 6? Thats messed up.

[mistercrowley]

1 photo for every 100 pages?

[CyberGhostface]

As for the art work in NOS4A2, it's amazing! A little hard to find, however. So far I've found the following: Bing, Maggie, Lou, The moon, Vic and the girl with the knife to her son's throat. Am I missing any? Thanks!

Haven't looked at mine yet but I know Manx has one. And there's one for the Wraith, unless that's the one with the Moon?


6 illustrations?! Dude, that's a ripoff. The book was delayed for so long bc of the artwork and there's only 6? Thats messed up.

They said a while ago that there would only be eight (I think) color plates, so they didn't exactly mislead people. And Rodriguez was busy finishing up Locke & Key at the time. It was also delayed because Hill was going over the bonus novella and making corrections.

[mikeC]

I guess I might share some of the blame but I bought it based on this:

"It also includes an alternate ending to the novel, as well as illustrations, in both black and white and color, by Hill’s long-term collaborator on the award-winning comic, Locke & Key, Gabriel Rodriguez."

Its doesn't say how many, granted but 6-8 is pretty weak for a 700 page book.

[SirFolio16]

MikeC - if you are really disappointed in the book I will gladly take it off your hands... lol

[mistercrowley]

Hopefully they at least include the alternate ending

[mistercrowley]

I'll sell you mine for $250.00 after I receive it from camelot

[mikeC]

I will totally eat my words, just opened it and it's just an awesome book. Great paper stock, killer endpapers, love the texture of the slip cover, the signature page rules! It's probably the best SE I own. Sorry for whining earlier.
And I got a low number. Can't wait to read the Wraith...carefully, hAha

[Ben Eads]

As for the art work in NOS4A2, it's amazing! A little hard to find, however. So far I've found the following: Bing, Maggie, Lou, The moon, Vic and the girl with the knife to her son's throat. Am I missing any? Thanks!

Haven't looked at mine yet but I know Manx has one. And there's one for the Wraith, unless that's the one with the Moon?


6 illustrations?! Dude, that's a ripoff. The book was delayed for so long bc of the artwork and there's only 6? Thats messed up.


They said a while ago that there would only be eight (I think) color plates, so they didn't exactly mislead people. And Rodriguez was busy finishing up Locke & Key at the time. It was also delayed because Hill was going over the bonus novella and making corrections.

Thanks, Cyber! I'll look and see if I can find Manx and the Wraith. Thanks again, my friend!

[sgc1999]

Its really done well!
If this book had a slipcase or traycase i think it would have sold for a lot more.

[CyberGhostface]

Stephenkingcollector.com sent out a poll today asking if people were interested in a slip/traycase for NOS4A2.

[Dan]

Stephenkingcollector.com sent out a poll today asking if people were interested in a slip/traycase for NOS4A2.

I saw that and answered that I'm interested in a traycase.

[Joe315]

Stephenkingcollector.com sent out a poll today asking if people were interested in a slip/traycase for NOS4A2.

I saw that and answered that I'm interested in a traycase.

Same here.

[Comrade Alex]

Hi guys,

I was trying to locate Jeff Whiley who makes slipcases for JH book - no luck.
Could anyone share a link or something?

Thanks!



I own several slipcases from Jeff, he alwasy offered:
diff. colors for: Slipcase + printing
diff. printing: JH or Joe Hill
And of cause more or less everything special is possible.

Here are some of my custom slipcases from Jeff

All what i want was a simple blue slipcase, with no printings
for my S/L STORIES
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT4304.JPG


This is my 5 HC slipcase for my 5 from Gerhard Axmann
remarqued SK books
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT4314.JPG

My limited to 25 signed from SK DUDDITS with black slipcase
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT4302.JPG

And the normal J Cronin THE TWELVE slipcase
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2279.JPG

[DoctorZaius]

Stephenkingcollector.com sent out a poll today asking if people were interested in a slip/traycase for NOS4A2.

I saw that and answered that I'm interested in a traycase.

Same here.

When did this poll go out? Here? or a mailing from his website. I did not see it, and would certainly want one.

[CyberGhostface]

It was from the newsletter but I'm assuming it's not supposed to be private so...

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LX78X6J

[The Library Policeman]

I voted for a traycase.

[RC65]

I voted for a slipcase...while my copy is still on its way to me in the mail, I suspect the art on the dj spine is too eyecatching to enclose in a box.

[becca69]

I voted traycase also

[erxbooks]

I voted slipcase

[sgc1999]

traycase:)

[becca69]

I received my dinged copy and I have to say I was hard-pressed to find the ding! Looks like one of the corners was just very slightly pushed inward. I really had to look hard.

Edit: The corners are fine, it was just the light. The limitation page has a very faint crease on one of the corners.

[bdwyer19]

I received my dinged copy and I have to say I was hard-pressed to find the ding! Looks like one of the corners was just very slightly pushed inward. I really had to look hard.

Great to hear! Was it numbered?

[becca69]

I received my dinged copy and I have to say I was hard-pressed to find the ding! Looks like one of the corners was just very slightly pushed inward. I really had to look hard.

Great to hear! Was it numbered?

Yes, #714!

[Randall Flagg]

Received mine today (#717), and I couldn't find any damage. Quite pleased.

[webstar1000]

Gotta ask guys... I am a HUGE Kink fan like you all or why are we here but I have never read a Hill book.... are they as good as King or what? SHould I take it on?

[Kingfan24]

I received number 721!

[The Library Policeman]

Gotta ask guys... I am a HUGE Kink fan like you all or why are we here but I have never read a Hill book.... are they as good as King or what? SHould I take it on?

I think he's a very good and entertaining writer. My favourite of his few novels so far has been HORNS. Deffo worth reading some Joe Hill imo.

[CyberGhostface]

Gotta ask guys... I am a HUGE Kink fan like you all or why are we here but I have never read a Hill book.... are they as good as King or what? SHould I take it on?

Well it's hard to say given that King has written a lot more but I'd say Hill is definitely up there.

Try reading Heart-Shaped Box and move on from there if you like it.

[CyberGhostface]

From Sub Press:

Hey all. A quick note on Joe Hill’s NOS4A2…

We’re at work on our first optional slipcase, which will feature an original illustration by Gabriel Rodriguez.

We’ll post more news, and the artwork, very shortly.

http://subterraneanpress.com/news/slipcases_for_joe_hills_nos4a2_coming_soon

This made my day. :)

[The Library Policeman]

My copy has arrived! Looking forward to getting home to drool over it :D

[Ben Eads]

From Sub Press:

Hey all. A quick note on Joe Hill’s NOS4A2…

We’re at work on our first optional slipcase, which will feature an original illustration by Gabriel Rodriguez.

We’ll post more news, and the artwork, very shortly.

http://subterraneanpress.com/news/slipcases_for_joe_hills_nos4a2_coming_soon

This made my day. :)

I can't wait to buy this slip case! This made my day as well! I wonder if they will only offer them to those who purchased the novel? I don't want to miss out. Thanks for the heads up!

[Joe315]

From Sub Press:

Hey all. A quick note on Joe Hill’s NOS4A2…

We’re at work on our first optional slipcase, which will feature an original illustration by Gabriel Rodriguez.

We’ll post more news, and the artwork, very shortly.

http://subterraneanpress.com/news/slipcases_for_joe_hills_nos4a2_coming_soon

This made my day. :)

I can't wait to buy this slip case! This made my day as well! I wonder if they will only offer them to those who purchased the novel? I don't want to miss out. Thanks for the heads up!

I am hoping an announcement goes out to everyone as well. Mine was purchased from CD, so I hope I am able to snag one of these.

[Roseannebarr]

I am sure if the announcement doesnt go out to everyone -- even if it does -- we will read it hear 1st! This the the best website ever. SK related.

[mistercrowley]

Why didn't they just include the slipcase with the book?

[CyberGhostface]

There were no plans initially; I contacted them way back and asked if it was included and they said no. I imagine they decided to make one after there was a bit of a demand and others were going to be making unofficial slipcases for it.

As for why they didn't initially, I don't know. Again I don't know what the costs cover but I just remember that CD's IT was longer by a couple of hundred pages and had more color plates and still managed to include a slipcase at the same cost. The only thing I can think of is NOS4A2 had a much smaller printing (less than 800 counting both editions whereas It had well over 3,000) so maybe that was a factor?

[sgc1999]

I think it was great they way Sub Press released the s/l NOS4A2 as a stand alone, without slipcase.
This way it allows those who maybe could not afford the book with the increase in cost needed to cover a traycase or slipcase. and or save to add one later. I think its a really good option for a signed numbered book. And the book itself is fantastic. Im sure the case will be a beautiful compliment.
I cant wait to order one for mine!:excited:

[WeDealInLead]

. The only thing I can think of is NOS4A2 had a much smaller printing (less than 800 counting both editions whereas It had well over 3,000) so maybe that was a factor?

There are plenty books by bigger authors than Hill that came with a slipcase and cost less. Or they came without a slipcase but had smaller runs. Lovedeath by Simmons is $125 but has a 250 run + lettereds, which are also cheaper than Hill's. Simmons published 30+ books for major publishers.

The Passage didn't have a slipcase but was a $75 book. The Strain didn't just come with a slipcase, the entire book is a work of art. On Stranger Tides (basis for one of the Pirates of the Carribean) was $100 without a slipcase but it had a 200 print. Weaveworld gift edition was $75. These aren't unknown, young writers. They all have books with major publishers, have had movies based on their books, have won every award there is to win and their books are cheaper than Hill's.

Instead of saying that it's a great thing the slipcase wasn't included, shouldn't you be asking why wasn't the slipcase included with a $125 book? Especially considering that again, bigger names with smaller print runs have a) cheaper prices or b) came with a slipcase.

[WeDealInLead]

Two more recent examples, one is from SP: A Clash of Kings. 500 copies at $295 but it's actually TWO books in a slipcase, with 30+ illustrations.

There is also a three book set from Thunderstorm for $125. Print run of 333 copies. Granted, Brian Keene isn't hitting the NY Times bestsellers lists but he's a cult writer, his books sell out fast, hold value on eBay etc. and one of the writers in the set is this new kid on the block called F. Paul Wilson. Two of the three books in the set are brand new stories, not a reprint like NOS4R2.

I commend SP for their business sense. I don't have to like it, but why shouldn't they capitilize on the hype and get as much money as they can? That's great for them. But don't tell me that you as a customer think it's great that you got less for more. That makes no sense.

[CyberGhostface]

Instead of saying that it's a great thing the slipcase wasn't included, shouldn't you be asking why wasn't the slipcase included with a $125 book? Especially considering that again, bigger names with smaller print runs have a) cheaper prices or b) came with a slipcase.

I don't think it's great? I've said a couple of times that I found it frustrating. I'm happy that they're releasing one now because I'm assuming that their mass-produced slipcase will be cheaper than the custom ones I've been looking into, but I'm still bothered by the initial absence.

[WeDealInLead]

Sorry, I replied to sgc.

[DoctorZaius]

Gotta ask guys... I am a HUGE Kink fan like you all or why are we here but I have never read a Hill book.... are they as good as King or what? SHould I take it on?

I love Joe's work, especially Heart-Shaped Box and Horns. I would read them in that order. Hill reminds me of King's early work. Really raw and visceral!

[becca69]

I wonder what this will do to Tomas' slipcase/traycase??

[erxbooks]

Due to demand from our collectors, we are producing a Limited Edition slipcase for NOS4A2 by Joe Hill.



A slipcase is essentially a super nice way to protect your book and the book's dust jacket. We're using the same high-quality materials we have used for the novel. This case will feature an original illustration (likely of Charlie Manx, though we're still discussing possibilities) hot foil stamped on it.



We're selling these oversize slipcases for just $29.95, plus shipping

[carlosdetweiller]

A slipcase is essentially a super nice way to protect your book and the book's dust jacket.



You know.....I've never really understood this. "protect your book" from what exactly? Most buyers of S/L edition books put them on a bookshelf and there they stay for months or years. When we do take them off the shelf we handle more carefully than your grandmother's old china or crystal. Sure you can read them but you have to take them out of the slipcase for that. I'm pleased that books sometimes come with a slipcase as part of the purchase price but I have never understood the whole aftermarket slipcase frenzy. And buying an aftermarket slipcase for a trade edition just seems like throwing money away to me. I cannot recall a single instance in my 30+ years of collecting books where something inadvertent happened to one of my books and I thought "Damn....if only I had bought a slipcase." I realize it is personal preference but heck.... are y'all's books really taking that much of a beating?

[becca69]

I've had issues when I lived in Florida. There are serious bugs down there and no matter what, you end up having to have pest control spray every month. I've had a few books that ended up with spots on the pages from this even though they were in a closed case or covered up. Not an issue now but stuff happens.

[Br!an]

I've had issues when I lived in Florida. There are serious bugs down there and no matter what, you end up having to have pest control spray every month. I've had a few books that ended up with spots on the pages from this even though they were in a closed case or covered up. Not an issue now but stuff happens.

I live in Florida and you are absolutely correct. It doesn't matter what you do there are still bugs. I take out my books about once per month and dust. I check every volume on each page block. The silverfish will attach or the cockroaches will attach their egg sacks to your books. If you catch them immediately an eraser usually will remove any residue. If you don't they will spot your books. You might be able to sand the page block since the stain isn't deep but who wants to have to do that?

[Ben Eads]

I've had issues when I lived in Florida. There are serious bugs down there and no matter what, you end up having to have pest control spray every month. I've had a few books that ended up with spots on the pages from this even though they were in a closed case or covered up. Not an issue now but stuff happens.

I live in Florida and you are absolutely correct. It doesn't matter what you do there are still bugs. I take out my books about once per month and dust. I check every volume on each page block. The silverfish will attach or the cockroaches will attach their egg sacks to your books. If you catch them immediately an eraser usually will remove any residue. If you don't they will spot your books. You might be able to sand the page block since the stain isn't deep but who wants to have to do that?

I live in Florida and since day 1 I've placed every book worth money in a Brodart archival quality zip-sealed bags. I then place the books in special archival quality boxes and place them in my closet. That way, they stay in fine "mint" condition forever. ;)

I cringe when I see people placing books they paid a lot of money for un-protected on a bookshelf. You never know what might happen.

[Ben Eads]

I wonder if you can order an extra dust jacket for the SNL of NOS4A2? I like having an extra one handy just in case. ;)

[carlosdetweiller]

I certainly understand living in high humidity areas and have dealt with my share of roaches (also called water bugs if they are in nicer homes). I lived for a while in Killeen, Texas. (BTW, I still can't believe King's editors, proofreaders, fact checkers, etc. let him get away with misspelling it as Kileen all the way through 11/22/63.) While there I took my copy of Straub's Ghost Story published by Hill House out of its slipcase and found a dead roach on the top page edges. I flicked it away and there was a small brown spot left behind where he died. But I think rather than protecting the book the slipcase actually promoted the damage by providing the "water bug" a dark place to go and die. So I don't think that a slipcase offers any protection from insects because surely they can crawl inside most normally fitting slipcases.

I'm not anti-slipcase by any means. I just think that selling them as protection is not a valid point.

[becca69]

Oh, my books didn't get damaged from the bugs, but the insecticide fog!

And I no longer live in that kind of environment ;)

[bdwyer19]

I don't have the risk for bugs. For me, the aftermarket slipcases are used for signed 1st editions. So when I look at my bookcase and see those slipcases, I know that those books carry a little more significance.

[Joe315]

From Tomas:


Just a quick note that Subterranean Press has announced they will be making a slipcase for their limited edition of NOS4A2. This means I will NOT be making an aftermarket case for Joe Hill's book , as I only make cases when publishers choose not to.

[CyberGhostface]

I wonder what this will do to Tomas' slipcase/traycase??

He just sent an e-mail today saying he won't be making one as he only does them when the publisher doesn't have one.


You know.....I've never really understood this. "protect your book" from what exactly? Most buyers of S/L edition books put them on a bookshelf and there they stay for months or years. When we do take them off the shelf we handle more carefully than your grandmother's old china or crystal. Sure you can read them but you have to take them out of the slipcase for that. I'm pleased that books sometimes come with a slipcase as part of the purchase price but I have never understood the whole aftermarket slipcase frenzy. And buying an aftermarket slipcase for a trade edition just seems like throwing money away to me. I cannot recall a single instance in my 30+ years of collecting books where something inadvertent happened to one of my books and I thought "Damn....if only I had bought a slipcase." I realize it is personal preference but heck.... are y'all's books really taking that much of a beating?

Trade editions I definitely agree that slipcases are a bit of a waste given how mass produced they are but with LEs IMO it's just a case of "better safe than sorry".

Although a slipcase did come in handy for me once; when King went to UMass I brought my It SE along in a duffel bag (it was a tight fit so it didn't bounce around) but without a slipcase I probably wouldn't have felt the book was safe.

[ELazansky]

I certainly understand living in high humidity areas and have dealt with my share of roaches (also called water bugs if they are in nicer homes). I lived for a while in Killeen, Texas. (BTW, I still can't believe King's editors, proofreaders, fact checkers, etc. let him get away with misspelling it as Kileen all the way through 11/22/63.) While there I took my copy of Straub's Ghost Story published by Hill House out of its slipcase and found a dead roach on the top page edges. I flicked it away and there was a small brown spot left behind where he died. But I think rather than protecting the book the slipcase actually promoted the damage by providing the "water bug" a dark place to go and die. So I don't think that a slipcase offers any protection from insects because surely they can crawl inside most normally fitting slipcases.

I'm not anti-slipcase by any means. I just think that selling them as protection is not a valid point.

For me, I don't have a completely sun-free room. So if I can get a slipcase, I can put the book on shelf backwards with the spine towards the back. Gives me a little bit of fading protection. I don't buy them for all of the trade editions.

[carlosdetweiller]

And I no longer live in that kind of environment ;)

Neither do I. In Amarillo the average humidity seems to be around 15% which is not so good for our skin (it is really dry, especially in the winter) but seems perfect for books. No problems with mildew or insects very much. I have heard that over time glued bindings can dry out and crack but I've been here 25 years and have never had a problem with that.

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't have the risk for bugs. For me, the aftermarket slipcases are used for signed 1st editions. So when I look at my bookcase and see those slipcases, I know that those books carry a little more significance.

I think that slipcases can and usually do enhance the cosmetic appearance books on a shelf. For a long time I used those little red sticky dots to mark the signed books. Pretty cheap solution to identifying the signed vs. unsigned.

[cit74]

Locke and Key Vol. 6 - up for pre-order. And speaking of slipcases - if you order from things from another world - you can get a slip case to house all 6 HC volumes:

http://www.tfaw.com/Profile/Locke-%7Cand%7C-Key-HC-Vol.-06-Alpha-%7Cand%7C-Omega-Series-Slipcase-Ed___440372

"Want a slipcase for all 6 Locke and Key hardcovers? This is the only way to get it!

Order the final hardcover, along with a slipcase that will fit the whole collection."

[Ben Eads]

Just placed my order for a slip case for NOS4A2 from Subterranean Press. WOOT!

I can't wait to see the art they choose!

[Dan]

Locke and Key Vol. 6 - up for pre-order. And speaking of slipcases - if you order from things from another world - you can get a slip case to house all 6 HC volumes:

http://www.tfaw.com/Profile/Locke-%7Cand%7C-Key-HC-Vol.-06-Alpha-%7Cand%7C-Omega-Series-Slipcase-Ed___440372

"Want a slipcase for all 6 Locke and Key hardcovers? This is the only way to get it!

Order the final hardcover, along with a slipcase that will fit the whole collection."

Looks like the same thing, but cheaper here.

http://www.cheapgraphicnovels.com/locke-key-vol-06-alpha-omega-hc-series-slipcase-edition-pre-order.html

[Randall Flagg]

6 bids, $113.61:
NOS4A2 Signed Limited Edition by Joe Hill Subterranean Press Stephen King's Son (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS4A2-Signed-Limited-Edition-by-Joe-Hill-Subterranean-Press-Stephen-Kings-Son-/370937385370?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item565d97519a)

[Gris]

Locke and Key Vol. 6 - up for pre-order. And speaking of slipcases - if you order from things from another world - you can get a slip case to house all 6 HC volumes:

http://www.tfaw.com/Profile/Locke-%7Cand%7C-Key-HC-Vol.-06-Alpha-%7Cand%7C-Omega-Series-Slipcase-Ed___440372

"Want a slipcase for all 6 Locke and Key hardcovers? This is the only way to get it!

Order the final hardcover, along with a slipcase that will fit the whole collection."

Looks like the same thing, but cheaper here.

http://www.cheapgraphicnovels.com/locke-key-vol-06-alpha-omega-hc-series-slipcase-edition-pre-order.html

Seems like that slipcase is going to standard issue with the final book. Think I'm wrong about that and that only these places are offering it?

Anyone heard anything about Joe signing if you order through River Run like he normally does?

[Dan]

Slipcase isn't standard issue, you can buy the HC without the slipcase also.

[Ari_Racing]

From the latest PS Publishing Newsletter:

20th CENTURY GHOSTS (10th Anniversary) by Joe Hill, planned for 2014.

[CyberGhostface]

Hmm... I do like 20th Century Ghosts a lot but not sure if I should shell out (presumably) a hundred bucks or so for it. :orely:

[RC65]

I saw that, and thought, Really? A 10th Anniversary edition? Is that truly needed (or wanted)? Seems a little lot too soon to me.

I was also surprised by the long list of Anniversary editions...that appears to be a niche PS is trying to carve out for themselves, apparently.

Now, here are a few teasers for 2014
• CARRIE (40th Anniversary) by Stephen King
• THINNER (30th Anniversary) by Stephen King (Richard Bachman)
• CREATED BY (20th Anniversary) by Richard Christian Matheson
• 20th CENTURY GHOSTS (10th Anniversary) by Joe Hill
• THE MALACIA TAPESTRY (35th Anniversary) by Brian W. Aldiss
• ELLISON WONDERLAND (50th Anniversary)by Harlan Ellison

[Dan]

It sounds like they are trying to capitalize on Joe Hill's recent success. With 20th Century Ghosts being 10 years old I am willing to bet that most casual readers or newer readers have never heard of it. I don't think it's really needed, but it is all about profit anyway.

[The Library Policeman]

Just pre ordered my NOS4A2 Slipcase from Sub Press :)

[CyberGhostface]

So just wondering, with these PS Publishing books, Cemetery Dance and Subterranean get copies later right?

[The Library Policeman]

So just wondering, with these PS Publishing books, Cemetery Dance and Subterranean get copies later right?

They usually do I think.

[Brian James Freeman]

So just wondering, with these PS Publishing books, Cemetery Dance and Subterranean get copies later right?

Yeah, ours are taking a long time to cross the pond this time around, too. It seems to be a bit of luck when they get here fast. Not PS Publishing's fault at all, just the postal service, I guess!

Brian

[Kingfan24]

I saw that, and thought, Really? A 10th Anniversary edition? Is that truly needed (or wanted)? Seems a little lot too soon to me.

I was also surprised by the long list of Anniversary editions...that appears to be a niche PS is trying to carve out for themselves, apparently.

Now, here are a few teasers for 2014
• CARRIE (40th Anniversary) by Stephen King
• THINNER (30th Anniversary) by Stephen King (Richard Bachman)
• CREATED BY (20th Anniversary) by Richard Christian Matheson
• 20th CENTURY GHOSTS (10th Anniversary) by Joe Hill
• THE MALACIA TAPESTRY (35th Anniversary) by Brian W. Aldiss
• ELLISON WONDERLAND (50th Anniversary)by Harlan Ellison

I find these editions to be extremely annoying honestly... facsimile sigs...i'd be interested maybe if they were real limiteds

[RC65]

I saw that, and thought, Really? A 10th Anniversary edition? Is that truly needed (or wanted)? Seems a little lot too soon to me.

I was also surprised by the long list of Anniversary editions...that appears to be a niche PS is trying to carve out for themselves, apparently.

Now, here are a few teasers for 2014
• CARRIE (40th Anniversary) by Stephen King
• THINNER (30th Anniversary) by Stephen King (Richard Bachman)
• CREATED BY (20th Anniversary) by Richard Christian Matheson
• 20th CENTURY GHOSTS (10th Anniversary) by Joe Hill
• THE MALACIA TAPESTRY (35th Anniversary) by Brian W. Aldiss
• ELLISON WONDERLAND (50th Anniversary)by Harlan Ellison

I find these editions to be extremely annoying honestly... facsimile sigs...i'd be interested maybe if they were real limiteds


They may be true signed/limiteds w/ actual sigs, I don't know. Actually, I kind of assumed they would be, but I have no idea one way or the other.

[Bad Penny]

Just pre ordered my NOS4A2 Slipcase from Sub Press :)

Ditto on that Alan :smile:

[DoctorZaius]

Just pre ordered my NOS4A2 Slipcase from Sub Press :)

Ditto on that Alan :smile:

Me too - can't miss out! Love the look of the book! Here's to hoping that Vinny comes up with a cool image to match.

[Gris]

why sell a book once when you have "collectors" that'll shell out more money for every new edition you decide to print?

Exactly why I refuse to buy comic books and instead wait for an omnibus.

[CyberGhostface]

Rodriguez is working on the art for the slipcase.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYywV6ACcAEde_F.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Rodriguez is working on the art for the slipcase.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYywV6ACcAEde_F.jpg
That is wicked.

[RC65]

Looks even better in color (which is apparently how it'll be foil-stamped):

https://d3pdrxb6g9axe3.cloudfront.net/uploads/NOS4A2_by_Joe_Hill_Slipcase_Illustration_200_214.j pg

[becca69]

They said it will print in full-color with foil stamping on the spine. Glad I ordered one.

[goathunter]

Instead of saying that it's a great thing the slipcase wasn't included, shouldn't you be asking why wasn't the slipcase included with a $125 book? Especially considering that again, bigger names with smaller print runs have a) cheaper prices or b) came with a slipcase.

I'm not singling you out specifically, though I'm replying to your email: when people gripe about book costs, they never seem to take into account what the author is getting paid. I have no knowledge of the money side of any of these deals, but I do know that the cost of the book includes how much the author is being paid for the rights to publish that edition, as well as profit for the publisher. Maybe Joe Hill was paid more than Simmons was? Maybe he asked for more? Maybe he was offered more? That's between the publisher(s) and the author(s). But it's the one thing that buyers never seem to take into consideration when they're complaining about how much a book costs.

Hunter

[WeDealInLead]

Actually, I understand that completely. You have to understand where I'm coming from. This book doesn't seem to have any of the qualities that book in that range usually have. This was $125 + $30 if you want the slipcase + shipping x 2. It's a nice looking book but when you look at it, do you see anything that is (physically) worth the extra cost? You're right, we don't know what the agreement is and what ammount we're talking about. I'm talking about the bottom line here and that is, you as a consumer got less. Another bottom line is, if people are happy, that's all that matters and don't let the grouchy ol' me get anyone down.

[CyberGhostface]

On the bright side it seems to be selling for three times the purchase price on eBay so if you're not happy with it chances are someone will be glad to pay you a hefty sum to get it off your hands.

[Comrade Alex]

Hi, can somebody who already received SubPress NOS42 post an exact measurements of the book, pls? I'm wondering if NOS42 US1/1 will fit properly into SubPress slipcase... Thanks

[Joe315]

I'm pretty sure the sub press edition is bigger, height and width, then the us trade.
See post #898

http://forum.cemeterydance.com/showthread.php?986-Martin-s-Collection&p=58721&viewfull=1#post58721

[RC65]

The Sub Press edition is definitely larger in every aspect than the US 1/1; you'd have significant gaps in both width and height if you put the trade 1/1 in the limited slipcase.

[Comrade Alex]

Got it! Thanks

[sgc1999]

Us trade is 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 1 3/4

s/l is approximately 7 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 2 1/2

UK trade 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 2

[CyberGhostface]

FWIW jeffrey.whiley@ntlworld.com makes Joe Hill slipcases if you want to get in touch with him.

[RC65]

There's also this option: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Cover-Slipcases-for-books-by-King-Koontz-Simmons-Ketchum-And-Many-Others-/271278892233?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f297b64c9

[bdwyer19]

There's also this option: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Cover-Slipcases-for-books-by-King-Koontz-Simmons-Ketchum-And-Many-Others-/271278892233?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f297b64c9

The quality of those look pretty good. Just too bad he can't add the author or book title to the case.

[Patrick]

Actually, I understand that completely. You have to understand where I'm coming from. This book doesn't seem to have any of the qualities that book in that range usually have. This was $125 + $30 if you want the slipcase + shipping x 2. It's a nice looking book but when you look at it, do you see anything that is (physically) worth the extra cost? You're right, we don't know what the agreement is and what ammount we're talking about. I'm talking about the bottom line here and that is, you as a consumer got less. Another bottom line is, if people are happy, that's all that matters and don't let the grouchy ol' me get anyone down.
In this case, I don't mind the all-in product cost so much. However I find having to place a separate order and pay a separate extra shipping charge annoying. I like the concept some publishers use: In the original offering, you have two price points based on the choice of including or excluding a slipcase. Order and pay once, avoid double shipping charges, and move on.

[CyberGhostface]

So to those who've read it, what did you think of the bonus material in NOS4A2?

And for those who haven't, the comicbook Wraith is basically the same story with some new material thrown in.

[RC65]

So to those who've read it, what did you think of the bonus material in NOS4A2?



I read it a few days ago, and as I was with the novel, was blown away. Best thing I've read in months, chilling and absolutely absorbing -- and was just the bonus tack-on. If there's a better writer working the genre today, I don't know who it is. I hate to be such a Hill fanboy, but goddamn, he's good.

One odd thing I noticed in the bonus novella is that he periodically spoke in contractions, which, as we know from the novel, he doesn't do. Not sure why the difference, or whether or not it was even intentional on Hill's part.

[CyberGhostface]

I think it's a shame Hill cut it out and that most people won't be able to read it (or even know about it). Plus even for people who do have it you'd have to handle a very expensive book to read it. I mean I get why he cut it out as it does take away the mystery of a number of things from the book but...

Also yeah I definitely think Hill's one of the best writers working today. He's in a class of his own.

[Gris]

Has anyone heard whether there is going to be an omnibus (either TPB or HC) for the Wraith comics?

I would really rather have a HC like I do for walking dead and Locke & Key.

[CyberGhostface]

I can only guess but I imagine they would as IDW has also given a HC release for The Cape.

[sgc1999]

Has anyone heard whether there is going to be an omnibus (either TPB or HC) for the Wraith comics?

I would really rather have a HC like I do for walking dead and Locke & Key.


I would definitely bet money on that for sure. Might be a while. Same for the locke and key series when its finally complete.
I think its better to have one omnibus and have joe sign it at an appearance.

[Dan]

From PS Publishing:
YOU KNOW, THERE WAS A TIME when I’d kind of decided I was going to pull the plug on the deluxe edition of Marie O’Regan’s and Paul Kane’s A Carnivale of Horror because the signing sheets had gone AWOL in a monstrously big way and I just could not face going back to those authors who had signed and asking them to do it again. And then, out of the blue, I got a message from Rio Youers (God bless ‘im, I say and by golly I do mean it) to say the sheets had turned up in his local Post Office. This was 23 August . . . around one entire year since they set off on their travels. So, like I say, prior to that email from Rio, I was all set to make the announcement and refund all the folks who had pre-paid (bless 'em). Since then, there was just Rio, Joe Hill and Tom Monteleone to do the job. Needless to say, I was a little nervous about these things going out in the mail yet again but they did. They finally wound up with Tom and he brought them across to Brighton for World Fantasy (Tom, I never bought you that beer, mate: next time, promise!)

It comes to about $75 delivered to US.

[Comrade Alex]

http://www.pspublishing.co.uk/a-carnivale-of-horror-signed-jhc-edited-by-marie-oregan--paul-kane-1407-p.asp

[Scoogs]

The Bradbury and Hill signatures alone make that work picking up.

[Stockerlone]

The Bradbury and Hill signatures alone make that work picking up.

Nice book... but... is it signed from all authors or from all living authors?:idea:

[Scoogs]

Considering the signature pages were "lost" for a year with only three people left to sign them, I'm hoping that means Bradbury signed them well before he passed.
The product page just says "100 signed by the contributors."

[Patrick]

Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered a copy.

[cit74]

I had mine ordered for many many months - so I'm glad it'll actually be finished and shipped out.

[Scoogs]

I emailed PS and asked about a Ray Bradbury signature. He did pass before having the chance to sign them.

[RichardX]

Is it possible to buy prints of some of the art work from the NOS4A2 special edition?

[CyberGhostface]

IDK, I don't think they sell prints.

[Roseannebarr]

NOS4R2 ordered the paperback UK edition. it has a neat holiday wreath with skull and crossbones. Just hope i am not too late for a first edition!

[fearless-freak]

just seen it myself and it does look great the cover, by the way anyone else picked up The Wraith #1?

http://www.gollancz.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Nos4r2-christmas.jpg

[TwistedNadine]

PARTY WITH JOE HILL

RiveRun Bookstore in NH is doing a Ho-Ho-HOS4A2 Joe Hill Christmas Party on Dec 12

RiverRun Bookstore
142 Fleet Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

For those who live in the East, and for those who like to travel (heads up Explorer)...
Maybe Daddy will attend Joe's party??

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ho-ho-hos4a2-a-holiday-party-with-joe-hill-tickets-9188169061?utm_campaign=111212&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Copy+of+11%2F15

[mikeC]

PARTY WITH JOE HILL

RiveRun Bookstore in NH is doing a Ho-Ho-HOS4A2 Joe Hill Christmas Party on Dec 12

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ho-ho-hos4a2-a-holiday-party-with-joe-hill-tickets-9188169061?utm_campaign=111212&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Copy+of+11%2F15

That's pretty awesome. I like that bookstore and the microbrew down the street. They have a great nitro Stout.
Thanks for the heads up. That store is pretty small from what I remember.

[Gris]

http://io9.com/could-the-unaired-locke-and-key-pilot-kill-the-new-movi-1467565473

[TwistedNadine]

PARTY WITH JOE HILL

RiveRun Bookstore in NH is doing a Ho-Ho-HOS4A2 Joe Hill Christmas Party on Dec 12

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ho-ho-hos4a2-a-holiday-party-with-joe-hill-tickets-9188169061?utm_campaign=111212&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Copy+of+11%2F15

That's pretty awesome. I like that bookstore and the microbrew down the street. They have a great nitro Stout.
Thanks for the heads up. That store is pretty small from what I remember.

I was there for the FDNS signing a few years ago but they've moved since then. From the pics on their site looks like the new location is a bit bigger.
I went to a microbrew down the street from their old location - it used to be a bank. They have a huge walk-in safe next to the bar and an ornate ceiling. Heres a pic of one of the bartenders and the ceiling (the pic of the safe didnt come thru sigh). Same place?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Portsmouth_NH_2010_030.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Portsmouth_NH_2010_031.jpg

[Br!an]

http://io9.com/could-the-unaired-locke-and-key-pilot-kill-the-new-movi-1467565473

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1717596/tales-from-the-darkside-reboot.jhtml

[mikeC]

[QUOTE=mikeC;813930][QUOTE=TwistedNadine;813832]PARTY WITH JOE HILL
Heres a pic of one of the bartenders and the ceiling (the pic of the safe didnt come thru sigh). Same place?


It was the Portsmouth Brewery. It was really crowded when we went and we just drank/ate on the side but I do not remember the bank stuff but it could have been. Next time we go we have to go the Smuttynose Brwery which I don't think was in the downtown area.

[TwistedNadine]

Smuttynose Brewery? Cute. The one we went to was also very crowded but dont remember the name of it.
Off topic I know (and Crow will be screeching any minute) but I had to share these couple of pics of downtown Portsmouth and surrounding area. Just love it there and looking forward to going back...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Portsmouth_NH_2010_047.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Portsmouth_NH_2010_026.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Portsmouth_NH_2010_012.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Portsmouth_NH_2010_056.jpg



[QUOTE=mikeC;813930][QUOTE=TwistedNadine;813832]PARTY WITH JOE HILL
Heres a pic of one of the bartenders and the ceiling (the pic of the safe didnt come thru sigh). Same place?


It was the Portsmouth Brewery. It was really crowded when we went and we just drank/ate on the side but I do not remember the bank stuff but it could have been. Next time we go we have to go the Smuttynose Brwery which I don't think was in the downtown area.

[mikeC]

Cool Pics
Their beer is great, but one thing I loved originally was the label for the Shoal's Pale Ale which made me want to see if it was a real place:

http://www.worldofliquor.com/labels/P05577.jpg

While researching the area and label I found out this little nugget:

Their attention-grabbing name comes from Smuttynose Island, one of the isles of Shoals, a small archipelago of nine islands which lies nine miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. Today, a lone structure remains on the island: the Haley House (pictured on the Shoals Pale Ale label). Made infamous by the grisly murders which occurred there in 1873 in which two women were hacked to death at the hands of a crazed, axe-wielding fisherman. Recently, the murder weapon was unearthed, rekindling a macabre interest in the killings. Murder and mystery aside, there is today another reason to remember the Smuttynose name and that is the magnificent brews created by the Smuttynose Brewing Company.

We didnt have time for a tour but I thought of taking a trip to to the island. Sounds cool.

[TwistedNadine]

Cool Pics
Their beer is great, but one thing I loved originally was the label for the Shoal's Pale Ale which made me want to see if it was a real place:

http://www.worldofliquor.com/labels/P05577.jpg

While researching the area and label I found out this little nugget:

Their attention-grabbing name comes from Smuttynose Island, one of the isles of Shoals, a small archipelago of nine islands which lies nine miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. Today, a lone structure remains on the island: the Haley House (pictured on the Shoals Pale Ale label). Made infamous by the grisly murders which occurred there in 1873 in which two women were hacked to death at the hands of a crazed, axe-wielding fisherman. Recently, the murder weapon was unearthed, rekindling a macabre interest in the killings. Murder and mystery aside, there is today another reason to remember the Smuttynose name and that is the magnificent brews created by the Smuttynose Brewing Company.

We didnt have time for a tour but I thought of taking a trip to to the island. Sounds cool.

Ooooh I wanna go! That sounds SOOOO cool. Remote Island, Murder, Mystery, maybe some Haunts, and BOOZE. My kind of place.

[mikeC]

Is it possible to buy prints of some of the art work from the NOS4A2 special edition?

I would love the endpapers as prints or depending on price, the originals.

I thought the Wraith was pretty good. The original ending was terrible and I thought kind of confusing. Glad he re-wrote it.

[Dan]

Locke & Key: Headgames Deluxe Hardcover Edition. On sale December 3. Several different versions available.

http://bit.ly/1eyeJZE

[ELazansky]

Locke & Key: Headgames Deluxe Hardcover Edition. On sale December 3. Several different versions available.

http://bit.ly/1eyeJZE

Can't take it anymore with all of the "special editions" of Locke and Key...let's see so far we have:

All of the comics plus the special editions reprints plus the variants
Regular Trade Hardbacks and Paperbacks
The Sub Press signed editions
The Sub Press unsigned editions
The IDW Oversized Leather Editions
and now the IDW Limited Series

and I am sure I missed something...

[WeDealInLead]

http://beverlylewis.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/cashcow1.jpg

[Booknutt]

Locke & Key: Headgames Deluxe Hardcover Edition. On sale December 3. Several different versions available.

http://bit.ly/1eyeJZE

Can't take it anymore with all of the "special editions" of Locke and Key...let's see so far we have:

All of the comics plus the special editions reprints plus the variants
Regular Trade Hardbacks and Paperbacks
The Sub Press signed editions
The Sub Press unsigned editions
The IDW Oversized Leather Editions
and now the IDW Limited Series

and I am sure I missed something...

There's at least one variant on the 4th trade hardcover that were exclusives.

[Dan]

http://beverlylewis.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/cashcow1.jpg

That's funny :) and true :(

[Lookwhoitis]

Locke & Key: Headgames Deluxe Hardcover Edition. On sale December 3. Several different versions available.

http://bit.ly/1eyeJZE

Can't take it anymore with all of the "special editions" of Locke and Key...let's see so far we have:

All of the comics plus the special editions reprints plus the variants
Regular Trade Hardbacks and Paperbacks
The Sub Press signed editions
The Sub Press unsigned editions
The IDW Oversized Leather Editions
and now the IDW Limited Series

and I am sure I missed something...

That edition sure looks cool though. original art/sketches from known comic creators is a cool addition.

[Lookwhoitis]

http://beverlylewis.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/cashcow1.jpg

You know, it IS a cash cow, and the owners of the publishing rights are riding it like the mechanical bull at a redneck line dancing bar, but for one I am THANKFUL that we got to read one of the best stories to come out in comics in the past 20 years.

I can't afford to collect all the editions. I'm gunning for a signed sub press set, and even then getting them most often from half price sales at sub press or end of year sale from camelot.

Right now I have the trade Welcome to Lovecraft ( waiting to get signed when I meet Joe someday) and the S/N LE of Head Games. I wonder if Sub Press will finish their adaptation of the series?

[ELazansky]

Locke & Key: Headgames Deluxe Hardcover Edition. On sale December 3. Several different versions available.

http://bit.ly/1eyeJZE

Can't take it anymore with all of the "special editions" of Locke and Key...let's see so far we have:

All of the comics plus the special editions reprints plus the variants
Regular Trade Hardbacks and Paperbacks
The Sub Press signed editions
The Sub Press unsigned editions
The IDW Oversized Leather Editions
and now the IDW Limited Series

and I am sure I missed something...

That edition sure looks cool though. original art/sketches from known comic creators is a cool addition.

I agree completely that it looks amazing. If I knew for a fact that they were going to not only make similar editions for volumes 3-6 AND go back and do Volume 1, I'd be more interested. I just don't want to get suckered into buying a one-off product just because it looks cool.

[jon10g]

That looks beautiful. Presumably it is likely to only be a one off. Very tempting.

[Ben Eads]

Forgive my ignorance, but does the novella "Wraith" which is in the SNL version of NOS4A2 the same as "The Wraith" comic?

If not, does anyone know if there are plans to publish that novella by itself?

[Dano]

Yes, the comic is an adaptation of the novella... it's VERY good so far. Only issue #1 is out. It will be a 7 issue mini-run released monthly. I don't know about the release of the novella.

Dan

[CyberGhostface]

The first issue of Wraith is basically an adaptation of the novella but there are some differences. Hill has said he's not aware of any plans to publish the novella separately but it's up for the publisher to decide.

[Gris]

Wait until Alpha #2 comes out. You think there are a lot now? Wait until the story is done and they can start pumping out the 18 different versions of the "Complete Story".

FYI...

This is the absolute cheapest I have yet to see the Omega&Alpha HC at $23.99 including the slipcase to hold all 6 books.

http://www.cheapgraphicnovels.com/locke-key-vol-06-alpha-omega-hc-series-slipcase-edition-pre-order.html

I didn't buy any of the comics individually, just the regular IDW HCs for each arc. Usually from RiverRun so they were signed. I'm hopinh River Run has this book and the slipcase available signed eventually. For now, I ordered the one in the link.

[Ben Eads]

Thanks for the intel, Dan and, Cyber!

[Comrade Alex]

Hey Craig,

when you said River Run, did you mean http://www.riverrunbookstore.com/ ?

[Gris]

Hey Craig,

when you said River Run, did you mean http://www.riverrunbookstore.com/ ?

I sure did. For the previous HC released of a Locke & Key arc, Joe has offered signed copies through that store. You pay full retail price as opposed to Amazon or whatever, but you get a signed copy and help out Joe's favorite independent store.

[Patrick]

This arrived the other day.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/Gaiman-CarnivaleSL-1_zps13e80036.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/Gaiman-CarnivaleSL-2_zps3ca8b432.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/Gaiman-CarnivaleSL-3_zpsfb6333f5.jpg

[ELazansky]

Very cool, Patrick. I think I have one of those on preorder from Camelot...have to check on that

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Nice pictures Patrick. I just received #135. I like the production by PS.

They need to change the 100 print run announced on PS website to 200. I guess they changed quantity.

http://www.pspublishing.co.uk/a-carnivale-of-horror-signed-jhc-edited-by-marie-oregan--paul-kane-1407-p.asp

Ralph

[Ben Eads]

Nice, Patrick! I'm looking forward to reading it.

[Randall Flagg]

$8.51:
Joe Hill: NOS4A2 **ARC/Proof with Letter - Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joe-Hill-NOS4A2-ARC-Proof-with-Letter-Stephen-King-/181271920881?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a34a600f1)

[cit74]

This arrived the other day.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/Gaiman-CarnivaleSL-1_zps13e80036.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/Gaiman-CarnivaleSL-2_zps3ca8b432.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/Gaiman-CarnivaleSL-3_zpsfb6333f5.jpg

Nice patrick - did you order yours direct from PS? I'm still waiting for my copy - maybe today…

[Gris]

$8.51:
Joe Hill: NOS4A2 **ARC/Proof with Letter - Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Joe-Hill-NOS4A2-ARC-Proof-with-Letter-Stephen-King-/181271920881?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a34a600f1)

Just to clarify, this is the 2nd state "Advanced Reader's Edition", not the 1st state "Uncorrected Proof"

[Dan]

My A Carnivale of Horrors arrived today. I little smaller than I was expecting, but still nice. Ordered from PS Publishing.

[jhanic]

For clarification.

First state proof (Early Uncopyedited Bound Manuscript) :

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/NOS4A2proof.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_items/NOS4A2proof.jpg.html)

Second state proof (Advance Reader's Edition) :

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/NOS4A2ARC2ndstate.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_items/NOS4A2ARC2ndstate.jpg.html)

John

[Ben Eads]

I'm sure those will go quick!

[Patrick]

This arrived the other day.

...

Nice patrick - did you order yours direct from PS? I'm still waiting for my copy - maybe today…
Yep, straight from PS.

Thanks, guys.

[mikeC]

No Locke and Key this week? Son of a....

[F1racefan]

Right there with you! I thought is was originally supposed to be out in October!!

[Jud Crandall]

So, a few years ago, I heard that Joe was writing the continuation of Gunpowder, entitled "The Slave Girls of Gunpowder" (or something similar). Does anyone know anything about this?

ETA: I'm also very much looking forward to reading Lock & Key, as I've waited until it was done to start. I'm sure it will be great!

[Booknutt]

Anyone a Netgalley member? The final L&K volume is available there as a egalley. Not the best copy. Looks like IDW did a quickie scan of the issues. But the final chapter is there.

[RC65]

So, a few years ago, I heard that Joe was writing the continuation of Gunpowder, entitled "The Slave Girls of Gunpowder" (or something similar). Does anyone know anything about this?



Don't know anything about its status (or lack thereof), but I recall hearing the same thing. Hope it's still on track...I enjoyed GUNPOWDER.

[MarcoL]

So, a few years ago, I heard that Joe was writing the continuation of Gunpowder, entitled "The Slave Girls of Gunpowder" (or something similar). Does anyone know anything about this?

ETA: I'm also very much looking forward to reading Lock & Key, as I've waited until it was done to start. I'm sure it will be great!

I asked Joe about the series (as Joe planned to write 4 Gunpowder novellas from the start) when I met him last May in the UK. He said he was planning to pick it up after the novel he's currently working on (The Fireman) is released but may start working on another novel first. So, the plans are there but don't expect it anytime soon.

[Randall Flagg]

The Fireman...

[Jud Crandall]

So, a few years ago, I heard that Joe was writing the continuation of Gunpowder, entitled "The Slave Girls of Gunpowder" (or something similar). Does anyone know anything about this?

ETA: I'm also very much looking forward to reading Lock & Key, as I've waited until it was done to start. I'm sure it will be great!

I asked Joe about the series (as Joe planned to write 4 Gunpowder novellas from the start) when I met him last May in the UK. He said he was planning to pick it up after the novel he's currently working on (The Fireman) is released but may start working on another novel first. So, the plans are there but don't expect it anytime soon.

Right on! Thanks for the info.

[Br!an]

So, a few years ago, I heard that Joe was writing the continuation of Gunpowder, entitled "The Slave Girls of Gunpowder" (or something similar). Does anyone know anything about this?

ETA: I'm also very much looking forward to reading Lock & Key, as I've waited until it was done to start. I'm sure it will be great!

I asked Joe about the series (as Joe planned to write 4 Gunpowder novellas from the start) when I met him last May in the UK. He said he was planning to pick it up after the novel he's currently working on (The Fireman) is released but may start working on another novel first. So, the plans are there but don't expect it anytime soon.

Right on! Thanks for the info.

Who is publishing The Fireman?

[Dano]

Here's a fun bit of my crossover interest in King/Hill collecting with my long time comic book and original art collecting! The following is the finished cover inks to Joe Hill's IDW comic, WRAITH #5 of 7 drawn by Charles Paul Wilson III, and the second image is how the comic cover will appear with its digital colors. Just received this cool Christmasland cover yesterday! Charles describes this cover as the Murder Playset cover - It reminds me of the old Highlights mags I read as a kid. This issue will come out in the next several months as issue #1 was just released. Charles is also responsible for all the interiors - I have a few panels from issue #1 to show if there is any interest . Enjoy!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/Danogold3/1472997_10152114717283793_404754452_n_zpscbeaabba. jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/Danogold3/1479336_10152113101043793_2027368458_n_zpsf1982007 .jpg

Dan

[Lookwhoitis]

CPW III is the bomb...

[jon10g]

Dano. Please show us more. Great stuff.
How do you buy stuff like this?

[Dano]

Hi jon10g! I only have two more single panels from issue #1 of WRAITH that I am happy to put up - I'll also throw up his rough drafts for issue #5 - those are really cool, too! Although I hope to have more WRAITH material in the future, I only have other works by CPWII, that are unrelated to Joe. He is an extraordinary artist that I stumbled upon in my collecting travels right before he began to draw for a comic called STUFF OF LEGEND back in early 2009. He had his stuff up on Deviantart.com and I struck up an internet friendship with him and have purchased pages, covers and commissions either directly from him or his agent. I would suggest trolling around the internet to find his work, or I can PM you some sites to visit. Ultimately, the comic book/original art bug can bite you just as hard as the King and all things related bug! Seeking out friendships and contacts is a fun and best way to enjoy the hobbies!

Two panels:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/Danogold3/IMG_0845_zps7e0ba2f1.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/Danogold3/IMG_0846_zps7279d524.jpg

Cover roughs with IDW publishing mock-up:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/Danogold3/1452142_10152114743693793_527493047_n_zps1b561aa5. jpg

Dan

[jon10g]

Excellent. I have been tempted by some of the Dark Tower stuff but have very little room to hang stuff up. I would be very grateful if you could PM me with any sites that may sell Joe Hill comic related art.
Jon

[F1racefan]

Locke and Key Alpha #2 out 12/18

[Gris]

So, a few years ago, I heard that Joe was writing the continuation of Gunpowder, entitled "The Slave Girls of Gunpowder" (or something similar). Does anyone know anything about this?

ETA: I'm also very much looking forward to reading Lock & Key, as I've waited until it was done to start. I'm sure it will be great!

I asked Joe about the series (as Joe planned to write 4 Gunpowder novellas from the start) when I met him last May in the UK. He said he was planning to pick it up after the novel he's currently working on (The Fireman) is released but may start working on another novel first. So, the plans are there but don't expect it anytime soon.

Right on! Thanks for the info.

Who is publishing The Fireman?

William Morrow.


Fireman, The
Hill, Joe/ (None)
FICTION/Thrillers
Morrow Avon | Fiction | Hardcover | William Morrow
Bound: | Release: 2/11/2015 | On Sale: 3/3/2015 | Pub: 3/1/2015 | Ann. 1st Print: 45
Carton: 24 | Trim: 6 x 9 | PP: 384 | Index: N | Illustration: | UPC: 099455025997 | EAN: 9780062200631
0062200631
ISBN 13: 9780062200631
Development
$25.99
$31.00 Can.
Season: Winter 2015
CAT: ,p

[mikeC]

Locke and Key Alpha #2 out 12/18

Thanks for the info. That's 2013 right?

[F1racefan]

Certainly hope so!!:smile:

[ELazansky]

Camelot Books has this for sale today only on Day 5 of their 12 Days of Christmas sale:

Locke & Key, Volume 1, 2 and 3 by Joe Hiill

Published by Subterranean
This is a special set we have put together consisting of:
Trade Edition of Volume 1
Slipcased Edition of Volume 2
Slipcased Edition of Volume 3
$225.00 - 12 Days of Christmas Special Price

[Lookwhoitis]

Camelot Books has this for sale today only on Day 5 of their 12 Days of Christmas sale:

Locke & Key, Volume 1, 2 and 3 by Joe Hiill

Published by Subterranean
This is a special set we have put together consisting of:
Trade Edition of Volume 1
Slipcased Edition of Volume 2
Slipcased Edition of Volume 3
$225.00 - 12 Days of Christmas Special Price

Where can you see the sale?

[ELazansky]

Camelot Books has this for sale today only on Day 5 of their 12 Days of Christmas sale:

Locke & Key, Volume 1, 2 and 3 by Joe Hiill

Published by Subterranean
This is a special set we have put together consisting of:
Trade Edition of Volume 1
Slipcased Edition of Volume 2
Slipcased Edition of Volume 3
$225.00 - 12 Days of Christmas Special Price

Where can you see the sale?

http://camelotbooks.com/books/detail/day-5

[CyberGhostface]

Kind of neat, I got the "subscription variant" for Wraith #2 today at my LCS and the cover is an exact reproduction for the Subterranean Press limited edition.

[ELazansky]

Gauntlet Press has their info page up for Owen King's Double Feature. I was looking at getting this as an addition to my Joe Hill collection. Not for $750..

This limited edition includes a tip sheet drawn by bestselling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box, NOS4A2), an afterward by Harvey Award-wining author Scott Snyder (American Vampire, Batman), as well as deleted scenes and other bonus materials that expand on the world of the novel.

Note: Those purchasing the book from Gauntlet will receive a bookmark with Joe Hill’s tipsheet art signed by Owen King.

500 copy numbered edition signed by Owen King and Scott Snyder $65

Slipcase for numbered edition $25

52 copy traycased lettered edition (with bonus material not in the numbered edition) signed by Owen King, Joe Hill and Scott Snyder $750

[jon10g]

I won't be getting it either at that price!

[Br!an]

Gauntlet Press has their info page up for Owen King's Double Feature. I was looking at getting this as an addition to my Joe Hill collection. Not for $750..

This limited edition includes a tip sheet drawn by bestselling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box, NOS4A2), an afterward by Harvey Award-wining author Scott Snyder (American Vampire, Batman), as well as deleted scenes and other bonus materials that expand on the world of the novel.

Note: Those purchasing the book from Gauntlet will receive a bookmark with Joe Hill’s tipsheet art signed by Owen King.

500 copy numbered edition signed by Owen King and Scott Snyder $65

Slipcase for numbered edition $25

52 copy traycased lettered edition (with bonus material not in the numbered edition) signed by Owen King, Joe Hill and Scott Snyder $750

I'll settle for the numbered edition.

[cit74]

I agree - I'll wait and see if I can get joe to sign it during his next trip out to Cali.

[Randall Flagg]

I agree - I'll wait and see if I can get joe to sign it during his next trip out to Cali.
That will likely be in early 2015.

[webstar1000]

I have never read a Joe Hill.... is he a good writer? Or is he collected more so because of King? Thanks for your input guys!

[biomieg]

I think the general opinion here is that he's an interesting and accomplished writer. His novels are pretty good (I especially liked his first, Heart-Shaped Box) and his short stories are great!

* edit: by the way, if you're interested I have a few nice Joe Hill books for sale :)

[Roseannebarr]

I have never read a Joe Hill.... is he a good writer? Or is he collected more so because of King? Thanks for your input guys!

I loved the book Horns. I collect his books because he is SK's son. I think he will be around for along time, I like his writing and i could get on the ground floor of collecting an author I really like (in person) and as a writer. THE CAPE is awesome. Start with that short story.

[Dano]

I think the general opinion here is that he's an interesting and accomplished writer. His novels are pretty good (I especially liked his first, Heart-Shaped Box) and his short stories are great!

* edit: by the way, if you're interested I have a few nice Joe Hill books for sale :)

I'm interested in buying nice Joe Hill books, if Webstar is uninterested!

Dan

[biomieg]

I don't have anything really extraordinary or scarce but if you're interested, send me a PM and I'll let you know what I have, Dan.