The Politics of Limited Editions

[George at C-Springs]

Just received this from VeryFineBooks; I think all you completists are going to have a cow. Comments and discussion?

https://blog.veryfinebooks.com/2019/10/15/the-politics-of-limited-editions-by-stephen-king-signed-hardcover-edition/

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'll take half a dozen, no...wait a sec...

[swintek]

That's amazing...

[Phalucha]

Cool item - bound manuscript?

[peripheral]

This is incredible, like something King completed as an emotional catharsis. I would love to read this text.

[swintek]

I've forgotten how badly I've always wanted to read this piece (having missed the early Castle Rocks)- it hasn't been reprinted anywhere else, right?

[wizardsrainbow]

Just received this from VeryFineBooks; I think all you completists are going to have a cow. Comments and discussion?

https://blog.veryfinebooks.com/2019/10/15/the-politics-of-limited-editions-by-stephen-king-signed-hardcover-edition/

VERY interesting....I have held that very "book" in my hand...The seller consigned a WHOLE lot of stuff through me but this particular "book" he had no idea as to the value, so he asked me NOT to list it with his other stuff....seller is one of the original supercollectors and was still in collecting mode in 1998 at Bett's Bag of Bones signing that Stu Tinker organized. This signed one-of-a-kind item is pretty cool (as I said, I've read it, and held it in my own hands)...what is most interesting to me is that he finally went to Emmanual at VeryFine to sell some of the stuff that did not sell with me (I sold about 75% of the stuff he gave me).

[Fsmdr]

I get that this is an amazing revelation and item. But what is the benefit of Emmanuel to showcase this? It's not even for sale. Is this to increase his prestige as someone who brought forth the golden chalice? As we are all aware of another seller who used to post impossible items that they 'found'. Is this in the hope that an offer might be coming? David, our trusted caretaker of Betts on the other hand, is discreet having handled this previously. Kudos to David.

I might get stones thrown my way for this...but there's just too much 'revelation' lately by big sellers, from Camelot with the special SP Shining to VFB. All from sellers, that's all I'm saying.

[webstar1000]

I get that this is an amazing revelation and item. But what is the benefit of Emmanuel to showcase this? It's not even for sale. Is this to increase his prestige as someone who brought forth the golden chalice? As we are all aware of another seller who used to post impossible items that they 'found'. Is this in the hope that an offer might be coming? David, our trusted caretaker of Betts on the other hand, is discreet having handled this previously. Kudos to David.

I might get stones thrown my way for this...but there's just too much 'revelation' lately by big sellers, from Camelot with the special SP Shining to VFB. All from sellers, that's all I'm saying.

I’m with you 100%. Well said.

[Phalucha]

Is the text any different then what was published in Castle Rock? That is a great essay but if someone printed got page one signed and then had it bound - not sure that it is THAT special. Manuscript obviously a different story...

[Beverly Marsh]

This is a really cool item and it was interesting to read how it came about, where it came from, etc.
I do see Juliana's point though...which is what is the point? Perhaps it is to legitimately share an item not many knew about or perhaps it is in the hopes of someone making a huge offer for it.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I had the 'B' copy of the lettered FIRESTARTER in my hands once. Does that count?

[George at C-Springs]

I get that this is an amazing revelation and item. But what is the benefit of Emmanuel to showcase this? It's not even for sale. Is this to increase his prestige as someone who brought forth the golden chalice? As we are all aware of another seller who used to post impossible items that they 'found'. Is this in the hope that an offer might be coming? David, our trusted caretaker of Betts on the other hand, is discreet having handled this previously. Kudos to David.

I might get stones thrown my way for this...but there's just too much 'revelation' lately by big sellers, from Camelot with the special SP Shining to VFB. All from sellers, that's all I'm saying.


Is the text any different then what was published in Castle Rock? That is a great essay but if someone printed got page one signed and then had it bound - not sure that it is THAT special. Manuscript obviously a different story...


This is a really cool item and it was interesting to read how it came about, where it came from, etc.
I do see Juliana's point though...which is what is the point? Perhaps it is to legitimately share an item not many knew about or perhaps it is in the hopes of someone making a huge offer for it.

If David or RF or Merlin or myself or anyone else here had come out with the cool story and let everyone know about the book, would the same thing be said? Personally I'd rather know that something exists than not, that way I can file it away in memory for future reference when browsing those yard sales and flea markets because you just never know what you'll come across. I appreciate that Emmanual thought enough of the item, and the Stephen King community, to tell the story and post photos. Is he propping it up with hopes of an offer or big future sale? Well yeah, maybe, perhaps ... and so what if he is? He's a seller, it's a business, and good on him for knowing how to raise interest in his product. If David had done the same would anybody here have said a word? I enjoyed reading the background story, loved the pictures (read the text in them as I have never read the original essays) and say thanks to Emmanual and Very Fine Books for bringing it to light!


I had the 'B' copy of the lettered FIRESTARTER in my hands once. Does that count?

Oh, it counts baby, it counts.

[WeDealInLead]

I get that this is an amazing revelation and item. But what is the benefit of Emmanuel to showcase this? It's not even for sale. Is this to increase his prestige as someone who brought forth the golden chalice? As we are all aware of another seller who used to post impossible items that they 'found'. Is this in the hope that an offer might be coming? David, our trusted caretaker of Betts on the other hand, is discreet having handled this previously. Kudos to David.

I might get stones thrown my way for this...but there's just too much 'revelation' lately by big sellers, from Camelot with the special SP Shining to VFB. All from sellers, that's all I'm saying.

I can't speculate what their motivation is, but I'm glad I got to see it. Ditto SP The Shining.

[George at C-Springs]

I missed "SP The Shining" ... point me to a thread/post # please?

[DanHocker]

I get that this is an amazing revelation and item. But what is the benefit of Emmanuel to showcase this? It's not even for sale. Is this to increase his prestige as someone who brought forth the golden chalice? As we are all aware of another seller who used to post impossible items that they 'found'. Is this in the hope that an offer might be coming? David, our trusted caretaker of Betts on the other hand, is discreet having handled this previously. Kudos to David.

I might get stones thrown my way for this...but there's just too much 'revelation' lately by big sellers, from Camelot with the special SP Shining to VFB. All from sellers, that's all I'm saying.


Is the text any different then what was published in Castle Rock? That is a great essay but if someone printed got page one signed and then had it bound - not sure that it is THAT special. Manuscript obviously a different story...


This is a really cool item and it was interesting to read how it came about, where it came from, etc.
I do see Juliana's point though...which is what is the point? Perhaps it is to legitimately share an item not many knew about or perhaps it is in the hopes of someone making a huge offer for it.

If David or RF or Merlin or myself or anyone else here had come out with the cool story and let everyone know about the book, would the same thing be said? Personally I'd rather know that something exists than not, that way I can file it away in memory for future reference when browsing those yard sales and flea markets because you just never know what you'll come across. I appreciate that Emmanual thought enough of the item, and the Stephen King community, to tell the story and post photos. Is he propping it up with hopes of an offer or big future sale? Well yeah, maybe, perhaps ... and so what if he is? He's a seller, it's a business, and good on him for knowing how to raise interest in his product. If David had done the same would anybody here have said a word? I enjoyed reading the background story, loved the pictures (read the text in them as I have never read the original essays) and say thanks to Emmanual and Very Fine Books for bringing it to light!


I had the 'B' copy of the lettered FIRESTARTER in my hands once. Does that count?

Oh, it counts baby, it counts.

Perfectly said. Just because they're a book seller doesn't mean they can't be a collector too and want to share their cool finds with the world.

[St. Troy]

If nobody talked about their books, I'd probably be reading paperbacks by random authors I didn't even like.

[Randall Flagg]

I think it's a fascinating item, and I'm glad I got a peek at it.

[WeDealInLead]

I missed "SP The Shining" ... point me to a thread/post # please?

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?15704-Subterranean-Press-discussion-thread&p=1150476&viewfull=1#post1150476

[swintek]

So.. has that piece ever been reprinted?

[Ari_Racing]

It's in Castle Rock Newsletter.

[Beverly Marsh]

This item is now up for auction! I wonder if we'll know what it goes for?
It is a cool, unique little book and I hope someone here gets it!

Just for fun what do you guys think it MIGHT sell at?

[webstar1000]

I am bidding. My love for King and Whelan all in one. I put a GOOD FOOT FORWARD.

[wizardsrainbow]

This item is now up for auction! I wonder if we'll know what it goes for?
It is a cool, unique little book and I hope someone here gets it!

Just for fun what do you guys think it MIGHT sell at?

JUST a guess....$3000+

[webstar1000]

This item is now up for auction! I wonder if we'll know what it goes for?
It is a cool, unique little book and I hope someone here gets it!

Just for fun what do you guys think it MIGHT sell at?

JUST a guess....$3000+

I tend to agree

[Kingfan24]

This item is now up for auction! I wonder if we'll know what it goes for?
It is a cool, unique little book and I hope someone here gets it!

Just for fun what do you guys think it MIGHT sell at?

JUST a guess....$3000+

Not with his distribution list. Probably 5.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

How about $1 and two tenths of my soul?

[webstar1000]

Strange... I talked to Audrey today and she knows nothing of this book....

[lotuz]

Strange... I talked to Audrey today and she knows nothing of this book....

:o

She's pretty integral to the whole story! Granted it's been 20 years... but seems like something pretty memorable

[vincent]

Agreed, with the provenance story in serious doubt, all that remains here is a signed printout / copy bound by someone or other into a book. Bob and Terry shared on FB that they also have a copy (unsigned and unbound), and Bob shared info that King sent this text to quite a few people in the bookselling business in 1984. So the value would only be in the signature, and that it's most likely an original copy made by King, of which there could be about ten, something like that.

[ChristineB]

IMO, which means little to nothing here... This is worth what his sig from the time frame is worth (not that you can prove other then handwriting expertise when it was singed) . There is no way to prove or disprove provenance on this book, but we know it is not the first printing of the material.
Nothing but a verbal story of it's background (and that is second hand at this point) drastically reduces the worth... again IMO.
I hope whoever decides to pay $1000+ for this is happy with the purchase. (And remembers worth is in the proof of the pudding)

[webstar1000]

I am cancelling my bid. For many reasons.... I spoke again to Audrey and she really wasn't remembering it but thought Michael might have. She said she could not imagine giving anything away that was a gift from King. She just isn't 100% sure on this. Enough for me.

[BadHatHarry]

I know it's different when you work with the guy all the time, but still. It seems odd that someone would give away a personally hand-bound gift from a friend like that.

[randtor]

Hello everyone. The booklet in question is mine. I met with Michael and Audrey to consult with Michael on a personal private matter which will remain so. Later on I sent some artwork I had of Michael’s work to be framed by Audrey. She and I shared a common thread...we attended the same college together at the same time. We talked about a mini Woodstock that was held at the college in 1970, because we both had been there. Of course we did not know each other but we remembered the weekend well. When she shipped my framed artwork back to me, she included the booklet as a thank you gift to me from them. I was so thrilled I even saved the email she sent when she sent the artwork back. I have a picture of that email and I have blocked out the private portions. That email will be on VFB’s website soon, and I sent a copy to Dave(Betts Books) yesterday, who sold a lot of my collection this past spring. Some of you purchased my books. I held this booklet back as I had no idea of its worth. In truth, I was unsure of exactly what I had, as was Dave. I was also very hesitant to part with it as it was a gift from King to them and then a gift to me. But there are hundreds of books that were gifts from Stephen King to friends of his, that were subsequently sold or given away and that’s how many of us all ended up with collectibles, right?
I am sure that if I spoke with Audrey she would remember exactly the circumstances surrounding this, and I would enjoy chatting but I didn’t want to be a PITA, so I opted not to bother them.
Last year I decided to liquidate the remaining items in my collection so I got together with Dave who sold most of my books, leaving me with a few I have left, and a few that VFB is now selling. I have no idea of the values of any of these but David’s thoughts were in the same ballpark as VFB’s for everything except this booklet. David, Emmanuel and I have no comparisons. I researched this for years on my own, as Emmanuel has now, and there just is nothing else out there similar to this. Bottom line as always- the market will determine its value.
I hope this sheds some light on the whole thing. I really hesitated to post this, but decided I needed to clarify this so everyone understands the reality of how this came to be.

[Patrick]

Thank you for providing your perspective. This item is out of my budget, however I have enjoyed the discussion around it.



First post after seven years of membership? Is that a record around here? :)

[wizardsrainbow]

Thank you Rand for sharing the story. The item is legitimately signed by King....I have never seen one before but that does not mean that others don't exist....I think you are right in the market will determine the value. You were correct not to list this item with me because you and I really did not know the value of this item....and with still no comparability, that value is still in question. I CAN confirm that you DID receive this item from Michael and Audrey and they DID receive it from Steve.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

What Patrick said.

[randtor]

Yes, I was a big time "lurker" but never posted - until now lol! Do I get a prize?? :excited:
I decided to "out" myself because I didn't want everyone bothering Audrey about this. I felt bad about her getting phone calls and emails, so I called her to apologize, and we had a very pleasant 15-20 minute chat. Audrey was concerned with the wording on VFB's site. She thought it made it sound like she said it was a one of a kind item. We don't know that, nor does she, so I asked Emmanuel to change the wording so that is not there. Otherwise, Audrey certainly knew who I was and remembers the circumstances of how and why we all met. I hope this clears up any misconceptions and no one misconstrues anything Emmanuel or I have said about the booklet. Simply put, no one knows if this is the only one, or one of many copies of the manuscript that exists in this state. In over 20 years of ownership, and lots of research over that time, I have yet to see another. That's all I know. I have posted essentially the same message on Lilja's Library Facebook page, as some one told me there was a discussion there as well.

[sentinel]

Thanks for the info Rand. I just wish you had listed it with David, I won't bid with Emmanuel and I know other folks that feel the same way.

[Alec]

What a pleasure to see David, in his usual expansive fashion, state that he feels it correct to list elsewhere.
A true gentleman, with an exceptionally balanced point of view.

[randtor]

Thanks for the info Rand. I just wish you had listed it with David, I won't bid with Emmanuel and I know other folks that feel the same way.
I have no perspective on that, and I am sorry you (and others) feel that way. I found Emmanuel to be very pleasant and an honest gentleman as well as an avid collector and lover of SK's books.


What a pleasure to see David, in his usual expansive fashion, state that he feels it correct to list elsewhere.
A true gentleman, with an exceptionally balanced point of view.
Exactly. David is actually the one who suggested to me that I list with VFB what he did not sell. Since none of the three of us had any idea what the booklet is worth, I decided that the recommendation to list it at auction was the most fair resolution, and a blind auction would be much better than an Ebay style where one can get sniped at the last second. I've had that happen to me and was most disappointed.
There you have it. I have nothing more to add. Good luck to anyone who chooses to bid. I really hope the booklet finds a collector that will feel the same way about it that I did... and still do.

One last correction: Speaking to Audrey it turns out that we were at the same music festival as I said, but she did not go to that same college, as I thought. She attended a different school but came to that festival held at my school. My apologies on that one.

[webstar1000]

I thank you for chiming in. I approached Audrey because I wanted the book. I did pull my bid and have to be honest... I am happy I did. You guys do not know if it is an original OR how many King sent out. I feel that plays into the equation. I am happy to hear the provenance was cleared up as she first had no idea or recollection of it. Either way, I am sure you will sell the book. I just am not prepared to take a chance on the unknowns.

[webstar1000]

I also read the email that was posted by VFB and Audrey states in that (and she did to me after she remembered it) that the book is falling apart. Is this in fact so OR is it fine as VFB is listing it? Did you have it repaired or as you received it?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'm on the fence about bidding $100, think I have a chance?

[webstar1000]

I'm on the fence about bidding $100, think I have a chance?

I think Bidding starts at $1000 so... what do you think?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'm on the fence about bidding $100, think I have a chance?

I think Bidding starts at $1000 so... what do you think?

Son of a gunslinger, foiled again!

[Alec]

I had reason to speak to Emmanuel today from Very Fine Books.
There is no interest for me in the book that he has up at auction, however I thought it a suitable time to obtain some answers to the questions Kris had raised.
The book is near fine and the images on the site are an accurate representation of the condition. The book is in the same state that it has been in for years, hence David attesting to the fact that he “had held it in his hands”.
I appreciate that there is always a division over the prices charged by Emmanuel as opposed to David, nonetheless I have the utmost respect for both of them and the ethics they adopt with all aspects of buying and selling.
I have posted this as well because I believe questions during an auction should be raised with the auction house (Very Fine Books) and not the owner.
Further to this, both the aforementioned sellers are well known for accepting any returns if the buyer is not completely satisfied.
Quite a recommendation from someone who has no interest in the item!!

[webstar1000]

I had reason to speak to Emmanuel today from Very Fine Books.
There is no interest for me in the book that he has up at auction, however I thought it a suitable time to obtain some answers to the questions Kris had raised.
The book is near fine and the images on the site are an accurate representation of the condition. The book is in the same state that it has been in for years, hence David attesting to the fact that he “had held it in his hands”.
I appreciate that there is always a division over the prices charged by Emmanuel as opposed to David, nonetheless I have the utmost respect for both of them and the ethics they adopt with all aspects of buying and selling.
I have posted this as well because I believe questions during an auction should be raised with the auction house (Very Fine Books) and not the owner.
Further to this, both the aforementioned sellers are well known for accepting any returns if the buyer is not completely satisfied.
Quite a recommendation from someone who has no interest in the item!!

Thanks Alec, well said and good to hear the information on the conditions on the book... kris

[Roseannebarr]

I had reason to speak to Emmanuel today from Very Fine Books.
There is no interest for me in the book that he has up at auction, however I thought it a suitable time to obtain some answers to the questions Kris had raised.
The book is near fine and the images on the site are an accurate representation of the condition. The book is in the same state that it has been in for years, hence David attesting to the fact that he “had held it in his hands”.
I appreciate that there is always a division over the prices charged by Emmanuel as opposed to David, nonetheless I have the utmost respect for both of them and the ethics they adopt with all aspects of buying and selling.
I have posted this as well because I believe questions during an auction should be raised with the auction house (Very Fine Books) and not the owner.
Further to this, both the aforementioned sellers are well known for accepting any returns if the buyer is not completely satisfied.
Quite a recommendation from someone who has no interest in the item!!


Thanks to David and Alec for figuring this all out! I have a bid in, but don't expect to win it! I like the whole idea/story behind the item! Congrats to who ever does win!

[Hunchback Jack]

An intriguing item, to be sure. Thanks to Rand for answering a lot of questions, and to everyone else who clarified the situation. I won't be bidding - out of my league, and not really my thing - but it's been a compelling thread to read.

HBJ

[Phalucha]

So $2900 is highest bid and the reserve price not met.

[Randall Flagg]

I don't think that King himself had this book bound. He simply signed a copy that some fan had already created from the text of the story, then had bound. Perhaps the person sent a copy to King, who then signed it, and gave it to the Whelans. Hard to say, but given how King had books bound through his self created Philtrum Press, there is no way (IMHO) King bound this book.


Thus, the book is worth maybe $1K.

[Phalucha]

Hard to argue with that. Seems most likely scenario.

[webstar1000]

I don't think that King himself had this book bound. He simply signed a copy that some fan had already created from the text of the story, then had bound. Perhaps the person sent a copy to King, who then signed it, and gave it to the Whelans. Hard to say, but given how King had books bound through his self created Philtrum Press, there is no way (IMHO) King bound this book.


Thus, the book is worth maybe $1K.

100% agree. I retracted my bid and after hearing its history I bid MUCH lower. AND am happy to not have it. I concur this is under a $1000. Basically a signed rebound with a backstory.

[randtor]

I don't think that King himself had this book bound. He simply signed a copy that some fan had already created from the text of the story, then had bound. Perhaps the person sent a copy to King, who then signed it, and gave it to the Whelans. Hard to say, but given how King had books bound through his self created Philtrum Press, there is no way (IMHO) King bound this book.
Thus, the book is worth maybe $1K.
Interesting that you, who has never seen this, decided how it was made, by whom, and what it is worth. Respectfully, you seem to be making up a story based on your thoughts, not on reality. The booklet is a copy of the Manuscript, NOT the article in the newsletter (I had the newsletter, it looked nothing like the manuscript). If you have ever seen a POLE manuscript please let me know. I have not, and I searched for 20 years. Who knows if King had it bound or did it himself. I suspect he (or someone who worked with/for him) dressed it up after it was bound, but I HAVE NO PROOF of who did it. Except I am certain there are no others like this based on my research. Other copies of the manuscript?? Perhaps.... show me one.

The book is in near fine condition except the paper bag type material that covers some of the front and back boards has dried glue that seeped thru over the years. It was like this when Audrey sent it to me. I am very certain of everything I stated. If you saw the pages you would know this is the manuscript and not the newsletter. Ask David, he has never seen another either.

I have nothing more to add and will refrain from further comment, except to say that the item is no longer mine.
Cheers,
Rand

[vincent]

Hi Rand, please don't see my comment as an attack, I'm merely passing along information: this was discussed in a King FB group and Bob (carlosdetweiler) mentioned that he also has a Politics manuscript printout (unbound), Terry also has one and shared a picture. And there is also a printout of the essay in King's archive.

Again: I'm not making a judgment, but I am very interested in the provenance of this essay.

best wishes,
Vincent

[webstar1000]

I don't think that King himself had this book bound. He simply signed a copy that some fan had already created from the text of the story, then had bound. Perhaps the person sent a copy to King, who then signed it, and gave it to the Whelans. Hard to say, but given how King had books bound through his self created Philtrum Press, there is no way (IMHO) King bound this book.
Thus, the book is worth maybe $1K.
Interesting that you, who has never seen this, decided how it was made, by whom, and what it is worth. Respectfully, you seem to be making up a story based on your thoughts, not on reality. The booklet is a copy of the Manuscript, NOT the article in the newsletter (I had the newsletter, it looked nothing like the manuscript). If you have ever seen a POLE manuscript please let me know. I have not, and I searched for 20 years. Who knows if King had it bound or did it himself. I suspect he (or someone who worked with/for him) dressed it up after it was bound, but I HAVE NO PROOF of who did it. Except I am certain there are no others like this based on my research. Other copies of the manuscript?? Perhaps.... show me one.

The book is in near fine condition except the paper bag type material that covers some of the front and back boards has dried glue that seeped thru over the years. It was like this when Audrey sent it to me. I am very certain of everything I stated. If you saw the pages you would know this is the manuscript and not the newsletter. Ask David, he has never seen another either.

I have nothing more to add and will refrain from further comment, except to say that the item is no longer mine.
Cheers,
Rand

I do not believe he did either but again... do not take the views here as a personal attack.

[Ben Mears]

... there is also a printout of the essay in King's archive.

I couldn't find it on SK's website. Is the printout available to read somewhere?

[swintek]

... there is also a printout of the essay in King's archive.

I couldn't find it on SK's website. Is the printout available to read somewhere?

+ 1 (or, if you count my other 2 posts asking the same question: +3!) I get that this thread is a discussion about the particular bound item of note, but- I find the seeming lack of interest around here in reading this Uber-elusive article itself very curious. Especially considering it's subject matter- and where we all currently are. It's King's thoughts on Limited Editions of his work! And, as far as I know- most of us have never been able to read it. Would anyone who happens to have the Castle Rock(s)- (wasn't it serialized over 2 issues, if memory serves?) be willing to share the article somehow? What would be the legal and moral ethics of that as well? I'm very interested in all of these questions! I've been wanting to read that article for 30 years!

[vincent]

... there is also a printout of the essay in King's archive.

I couldn't find it on SK's website. Is the printout available to read somewhere?

I meant King's physical manuscript archive. The archive for a very long time was held at the University of Maine in Orono, at the Fogler library. In their catalogue it was in box 2702 folder 12. Now the entire archive is back with the King family.

King wrote the essay on his Wang computer, that's why I call it a printout.

Are you in the SK Rare Editions group on FB? Someone there posted photos of the entire essay from the two issues of Castle Rock. If you like, I'd be glad to help you further via PM so that you can read the text, it's a good read.

[vincent]

... there is also a printout of the essay in King's archive.

I couldn't find it on SK's website. Is the printout available to read somewhere?

+ 1 (or, if you count my other 2 posts asking the same question: +3!) I get that this thread is a discussion about the particular bound item of note, but- I find the seeming lack of interest around here in reading this Uber-elusive article itself very curious. Especially considering it's subject matter- and where we all currently are. It's King's thoughts on Limited Editions of his work! And, as far as I know- most of us have never been able to read it. Would anyone who happens to have the Castle Rock(s)- (wasn't it serialized over 2 issues, if memory serves?) be willing to share the article somehow? What would be the legal and moral ethics of that as well? I'm very interested in all of these questions! I've been wanting to read that article for 30 years!

I can help, I'm sending a PM to you and Ben Mears.

[Munnecom]

Me too, please!

[swintek]

PM Sent!

[ChristineB]

Wasn't this article reprinted at some point? I'd swear I've read it in some book or maybe a magazine.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

The only recorded printing:

Castle Rock: The Stephen King Newsletter Part I (June, 1985): 3-4, 6. Part II (July, 1985): 1-2,5.

[ChristineB]

The only recorded printing:

Castle Rock: The Stephen King Newsletter Part I (June, 1985): 3-4, 6. Part II (July, 1985): 1-2,5.

Thanks, I guess I just got lucky and a member here let me read it.