Your New Pride and Joy!

[wizardsrainbow]

To everyone on this page with new purchases - congrats. Some really cool stuff there......but the "bargain" prize goes to Wiz IMO - great purchase matey


Thank you my friend.
Why the <sad> icon?
How did you make out in the photo contest? I would have sandbagged the vote if I could have. Love ya' Matey

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Added my new proofs to my website.

USA ARCs/Proofs (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/usaproofs.html)

UK ARCs/Proofs (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/ukproofs.html)

.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Mr. Rabbit!! I wondered where that light blue Hearts in Atlantis proof went.

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Very nice, Mr. Rabbit!! I wondered where that light blue Hearts in Atlantis proof went.

John

I was the only bidder.

[oy-the-brave]

Here is my Clive Barker drawing, definately not a new item I pre-ordered this in 1989 or 1990, published by the now gone comic book company Eclipse. Clive Barker Illustrator. I really enjoy his art.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000061.JPG

[herbertwest]

weird but nice illustration!

MrRabbit: and you just started your proof collec? gosh!

[NeedfulKings]

Awesome stuff you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's my newest addition:

The box from the Haven Foundation Fundraiser-

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/stuff002.jpg

And inside was the wonderful Boehmke print, signed and framed. Thanks Matt and Dora!!!!!!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/stuff006.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

That is awesome.

[carlosdetweiller]

Yes, VERY nice!

[oy-the-brave]

I agree that is a great print :thumbsup:

[NeedfulKings]

Thanks everyone! We're admiring it daily. It's my first official DT art. I somehow think there will be more.... :D

[artan]

NeedfulKings,
great print and books, Congratulations!!

[Ari_Racing]

Just received two copies for free of McSweeney's 27 :)
Lovely presentation!

[Cutter]

Nice print NK!

[wizardsrainbow]

I just won this UK 1st edition Salem's Lot for $150 which I think is a pretty fine price. Book and jacket are in decent condition. I'm not a big collector of UK first editions, but I do have the signed Carrie and given that I have a signed US 1st Salem's Lot as well as the S/L and Lettered editions, I felt I should own a 1st UK to complete the set. I am very please with my purchase.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230265102713&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123

[jhanic]

A very nice acquisition, David! That's only a little more than I paid for my ex-lib copy a few years ago.

John

[Cutter]

I think it's a great price Wiz, congrats!

[carlosdetweiller]

I was watching that one and am glad to see it go to one of the good guys on this site. Good going, David.

[wizardsrainbow]

Thanks everyone. Turns out I was the only bidder, but I looked closely at the pictures and the guy does have 100% feedback. He has been quite friendly via e-mail and is a King fan. I invited him to join us here.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice purchase Wiz.

[carlosdetweiller]

Not sure under which heading to post this. It is not really a "Pride and Joy" but interesting nonetheless.

I got this NEW IDEA magazine (2/16/85) on eBay from an Australian seller. The listing said it had writing by King in it. I figured it was probably an excerpt from DANSE MACABRE or something else that had been previously published. I queried the seller and he said it looked to be original writing and there was nothing to indicate it had previously been published. So I took a chance and bought it.

I couldn't find a listing for it in either the Collings or the Brooks bibliography. So I sent a scan to Rocky Wood. It appears to be a previously uncatalogued nonfiction piece by King. Surprising since, according to Rocky, NEW IDEA is a pretty mainstream magazine in Australia. Anyway, it is nice to "discover" new writing by King and add to the bibliographers list.

Photos of the cover and King writing. I left the article pretty big so maybe those interested can read it. Nothing new in the article but still interesting reading.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/newideacover.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/newideacolumn.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Leave it to Bob to 'discover' something the experts weren't aware of.
Great find!

[herbertwest]

Well done !

[EXPLORER]

very cool.... Nice find Bob thanks for sharing
also envious of Dave's UK Salems Lot I don't belive have one of those

[jhanic]

Cobngratulations, Bob! You've trumped us all again!

John

[artan]

Wizard, Congrats...Really awesome Salem's Lot Set!
---------------------------------------------------- :clap:
Bob, thanks for sharing, I read it with pleasure.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice one Bob and thanks for sharing it.

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice one Bob and thanks for sharing it.

Thanks, everyone. It's just one of those things that is bound to happen occasionally with all the junk I buy.

Due in later this week (or early next week with the holiday interrupting mail service) are three items that I think are pretty neat. I'll post them as they show up. Most probably won't think they are that special but some, particularly jhanic, will probably like them.

[jhanic]

Eagerly waiting!!!

John

[Pasiuk57]

Proofs?

[oy-the-brave]

Nice one Bob and thanks for sharing it.

Thanks, everyone. It's just one of those things that is bound to happen occasionally with all the junk I buy.

Due in later this week (or early next week with the holiday interrupting mail service) are three items that I think are pretty neat. I'll post them as they show up. Most probably won't think they are that special but some, particularly jhanic, will probably like them.

Oh you are such a tease :evil: :lol:

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-

You NEVER cease to amaze me. And thanks for sharing it with us.

[carlosdetweiller]

Oh you are such a tease :evil: :lol:

Maybe a little. Mostly, though, it is to not jinx myself. I never count on a book being in my collection until I actually have it in my hands. I've had a few (very few, thankfully) items lost in the mail, etc.

And, again, these items are not very expensive ones and will have limited appeal but have gotten me pretty pumped up. And make it FOUR items on the way. I just hit on another one I have been long looking for this morning!

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-
I am amazed at how you can juggle a great career job, family, and what must be immense time cruising and finding new items for your collection. What do you cut out of your life...sleep?



<woo-hoo, Wiz pats self on back as he reaches his 1,000th post here>

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob-
I am amazed at how you can juggle a great career job, family, and what must be immense time cruising and finding new items for your collection. What do you cut out of your life...sleep?


Don't give me too much credit. I just spend WAY too much time on the internet. I actually find it pretty relaxing and very enjoyable. I've developed some searching protocols (nothing elaborate) that work for me and can pretty quickly scan new listings on eBay, ABE, etc. to find the things that interest me. I do them daily and I suspect I am not doing anything much different than many other collectors. There is a lot of competition out there.

[wizardsrainbow]

Finally! I just grabbed something that had been on eBay less than an hour:

Stephen King signed copy of Dark Forces (unrevised Proof). Also signed by Etchison and "others" according to the listing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110265532491&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123



http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/Dark_Forces.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/Dark_Forces_signed.jpg

The Dark Forces ARC just arrived. Turns out it is signed by 9 authors:
Dennis Etchison
Edward Bryant
Karl Wagner
Gene Wolfe
Ramsey Campbell
Joe Haldeman
Charles Grant
Richard Christian Matheson (the son)
Stephen King

The book is in pretty good condition, but in a couple places the pages are at risk of coming loose from the spine because I think the book has been opened a lot. Still, I am quite happy with it.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Wiz!!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

The Dark Forces ARC just arrived. Turns out it is signed by 9 authors:
Dennis Etchison
Edward Bryant
Karl Wagner
Gene Wolfe
Ramsey Campbell
Joe Haldeman
Charles Grant
Richard Christian Matheson (the son)
Stephen King

The book is in pretty good condition, but in a couple places the pages are at risk of coming loose from the spine because I think the book has been opened a lot. Still, I am quite happy with it.

Good stuff. Proofs are prone to loose pages and sometimes even worse problems. I can give you the name of a guy who can repair it perfectly if you are so inclined.

[wizardsrainbow]

Thanks Bob. I will keep that in mind.

[Cutter]

Bob-
I am amazed at how you can juggle a great career job, family, and what must be immense time cruising and finding new items for your collection. What do you cut out of your life...sleep?


Don't give me too much credit. I just spend WAY too much time on the internet. I actually find it pretty relaxing and very enjoyable. I've developed some searching protocols (nothing elaborate) that work for me and can pretty quickly scan new listings on eBay, ABE, etc. to find the things that interest me. I do them daily and I suspect I am not doing anything much different than many other collectors. There is a lot of competition out there.
Yea, you're not. I've been told by another that does similar things. I personally haven't figured that out yet, but I need too, as there are some books that I just can never find, and I bet they come and go, but my skills are not sharp enough to catch them when they are available.

[wizardsrainbow]

I picked up issue #5 of the Long Road Home today as well as both sketch variants ($25 total for both). My dealer also threw in a free copy of The Stand sketch book. Pretty cool.

Now that the second story arc is complete, I will bundle up all of my copies/variants/End-World Almanac and ship them out to Jae for him to sign.

[CRinVA]

Today I picked up The Long Road Home #5, End World Almanac, Locke & Key #5 and the free The Stand Sketch Book!

David, my comic book dealer is not so generous as he wants $15 for the color variant and $30 for the Ketch version. I am going ot wait 'em out and get 'em cheaper on ebay in a few months! :-)

[Ari_Racing]

I wonder if anyone can get one extra the stand sketchbook for me. I seriously doubt I'll be able to get one by the moment I visit a comic store in NY.

Thanks in advance!!!!
Ari

[NeedfulKings]

I got the same comics as everyone else. The End-World Almanac was a bonus--I didn't know it was coming out. My comic guy did hook me up with the sketchbook, but no extra's. I'm going across town tomorrow to see if I can snag another.

[Ari_Racing]

No need from my side! Just got one thanks to CRINVA! :) WOOO HOOOO!!!

THANK YOU!!!

[NeedfulKings]

:thumbsup:Awesome!!!!!!!!!! CR is the greatest!!!! :thumbsup:

[CRinVA]

aw shucks! :blush:

[herbertwest]

not really an acquisition...
but this week, i've spent a lot of time in a university library (at something like 1h30 away) to check mags over a 10 years lapse of time for a book..
of course have spend a lot of time-money in copying pages lol

[tippy4]

Been a while since I posted anything here, so I thought I would put up some pics of one of my recent goodies.

The Dreamcatcher Promotional Ledger
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/3070/picture103hv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Also included to my pleasant suprprise was a copy of the March 2001 "the book report" from Walden Books in which they mention on the cover how SK wrote the first draft in ledgers.
http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/2325/picture104go3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7739/picture105nt5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jhanic]

Nice, Tippy!

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

apologies in advance for my crappy photography skills. you all deserve much better but i tried delah and this was the best i could get. so here goes:

purchased from hutch (who is, by the way, THE MAN!!!!) my very own proof of Rose Madder:

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/rosemadderproof.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/rosemadderinset.jpg

purchased from shoestringbookshop on eBay, my very own arc of Bag of Bones:

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/bagofbonesarc.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/bagofbonesback.jpg

purchased from nachonellie on eBay my very own audio of Rose Madder (and it's an awesome and terrifying listen):

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/rosemadderaudio.jpg

[mia/susannah]

Congradulations everyone.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Turtle!!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

turtlesong has been bitten by the proof collecting bug. Welcome.

[The Lady of Shadows]

yes, i am well and truly bitten. and i blame - hmmmmm. who shall i blame? cause i am certainly not responsible for this. nope, not me. :)

[wizardsrainbow]

Nice acquisitions Tippy & Turtle

[Cutter]

yes, i am well and truly bitten. and i blame - hmmmmm. who shall i blame? cause i am certainly not responsible for this. nope, not me. :)
Blame John, we all blame John when it comes to proofs. :P

btw, congrats!

[Randall Flagg]

Mice stuff Tippy.
Congrats to turtlesong welcome to the Collecting world.

[jhanic]

People, proofs are NOT worth collecting! No-one wants those. Don't buy them! And especially, don't bid against me! :innocent:

John

[Randall Flagg]

Picked up a few comics the other day. Also received a nice copy of The Running Man. It had a pre-fabricated plastic DJ cover, the likes of which I have never seen. Tough to see in the pic, but it is embossed inside and says "178
DON GRESSWELL
JACKET"

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/1677/comicsjuly08ph5.jpg



http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/5473/runningmanjuly08ts4.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/8497/rmplasticdjcoveruo1.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

[CENTER]Picked up a few comics the other day. Also received a nice copy of The Running Man. It had a pre-fabricated plastic DJ cover, the likes of which I have never seen. Tough to see in the pic, but it is embossed inside and says "178
DON GRESSWELL
JACKET"


I have these plastic sleeves on all my paperbacks and proofs. The 178 is the book size in millimetres. They come in hundreds of sizes.

[Cutter]

[CENTER]Picked up a few comics the other day. Also received a nice copy of The Running Man. It had a pre-fabricated plastic DJ cover, the likes of which I have never seen. Tough to see in the pic, but it is embossed inside and says "178
DON GRESSWELL
JACKET"


I have these plastic sleeves on all my paperbacks and proofs. The 178 is the book size in millimetres. They come in hundreds of sizes.

Yea, I own a few too, I think I bought mine at Bro-Dart. I know my Colorado Kid paperback is housed in one. If you want full protection a bag is better, but these keep the covers perfect.

[herbertwest]

Just recieved my DONALD DUCK and Friends #335

and it does include the spoof of Shining (entitled The Quacking), which is the same that have been published in netherlands

[e_taylor]

nice print Ari, that's the best one he did for the Green Mile, The Chair. :thumbsup:

This is a new art book by Centipede Press. Artists Inspired by Lovecraft. As you guys know from ‘Salem’s Lot he makes huge books, and this is no exception. It was measured at 17 pounds and the traycase is over a foot wide, and a foot and a half tall. It’s a beast. It also comes with a folder of art prints.

Btw, I usually don’t care for novels to be oversized, but artwork I don’t mind. But, there is no way to read this book, except on a table. lol


http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/publishers/centipedemillipede/imagesartwork/alovecraftretrospective_im2.gif


I was on the fence about this book, but Jerad gave me an offer I couldn't refuse, so I ended up grabbing a copy. It came today and WOW - the pictures are impressive, but seeing it up close is very awe inspiring! Can't wait for the Masters of the Weird Tale: HP Lovecraft now!

[Ari_Racing]

May I ask how much does that book costs?

Thanks!

[e_taylor]

May I ask how much does that book costs?

Thanks!

Theres two states this books come in (although the book itself is identical in both).

One comes in a slipcase, regular price is $395, its on sale right now for $295.

The other comes in a traycase with a portfolio of extra prints, the traycase and prints are limited to 150 copies. Regular price is $495, its on sale right now for $395.

Ari -

If you are looking at purchasing this book keep in mind its huge weight, as shipping will be expensive. It ran $50 for me, and Canada is a days drive from Colorado. To Argentina.... I don't even want to guess :cry:

[Cutter]

I was on the fence about this book, but Jerad gave me an offer I couldn't refuse, so I ended up grabbing a copy. It came today and WOW - the pictures are impressive, but seeing it up close is very awe inspiring! Can't wait for the Masters of the Weird Tale: HP Lovecraft now!

Congrats, it a great book to add to the collection!

And, yea it's quite a book, whew, is about all I can say. lol

[Cutter]

If you are looking at purchasing this book keep in mind its huge weight, as shipping will be expensive. It ran $50 for me, and Canada is a days drive from Colorado. To Argentina.... I don't even want to guess :cry:
Agreed, I would guess $150+ for shipping

[Ari_Racing]

Ouch.

Nevermind...maybe in another life.:)

THANKS!

[tippy4]

Bett's put this on sale, so I decided to jump on it.

It was not too high on my wish list, but there are so few copies available.

S/L Dystopia #PC

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2443/picture109nk0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[carlosdetweiller]

Bett's put this on sale, so I decided to jump on it.

It was not too high on my wish list, but there are so few copies available.

S/L Dystopia #PC


Looks nice. Is that a PC copy of the lettered edition or the numbered edition? King signed the lettered edition that came in a traycase but I don't remember if he signed the numbered edition or not. Regardless, nice purchase and one that I don't have in my collection.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulations to everyone with new purchases.

[tippy4]

Bett's put this on sale, so I decided to jump on it.

It was not too high on my wish list, but there are so few copies available.

S/L Dystopia #PC


Looks nice. Is that a PC copy of the lettered edition or the numbered edition? King signed the lettered edition that came in a traycase but I don't remember if he signed the numbered edition or not. Regardless, nice purchase and one that I don't have in my collection.

Hmmmmm now you have got me thinking.

It is signed by King, but it came in a SLIPCASE...not a TRAYCASE.

And you are correct....he only signed the lettered.

Seems like a got a lettered book...in a numbered case.

Not so happy with my purchase now! :arg:

[carlosdetweiller]

Bett's put this on sale, so I decided to jump on it.

It was not too high on my wish list, but there are so few copies available.

S/L Dystopia #PC


Looks nice. Is that a PC copy of the lettered edition or the numbered edition? King signed the lettered edition that came in a traycase but I don't remember if he signed the numbered edition or not. Regardless, nice purchase and one that I don't have in my collection.

Hmmmmm now you have got me thinking.

It is signed by King, but it came in a SLIPCASE...not a TRAYCASE.

And you are correct....he only signed the lettered.

Seems like a got a lettered book...in a numbered case.

Not so happy with my purchase now! :arg:

I'll have to check my copy when I get home. I've got a lettered and I THINK it came in a traycase, but not 100% sure without looking. I suspect you still got a good deal, especially if it is signed by King.

[Fsmdr]

I think all or some the PC of the lettered edition does come only in a slipcase as I have one myself.

May I ask what did you pay for your copy, Tippy?

[Cutter]

Just to chime in, if you look at Gauntlet's web site, you'll see a few Lettered PC's for sale. They usually always come with the slipcase, so they don't get confused with the regular Lettered Editions. I bought the Lettered PC for $500 (instead of the regular $1000) of Bradbury's Dark Carnival. It was worth it, as I wanted the extra work, not the traycase.

I guess the point of this thread is Gauntlet is one of those publishers (like PS did with Colorado Kid) where he'll sell Lettered PC's as stock.

[tippy4]

I think all or some the PC of the lettered edition does come only in a slipcase as I have one myself.

May I ask what did you pay for your copy, Tippy?

If I recall correctly Juliana, you beat me out of the one I wanted on ebay earlier this year...or maybe it was late last year. >< I think you got yours from tinah3...right?

I think you got a better price than I did. I paid $450 plus shipping for mine.

I am glad you told me yours was in a slipcase...so I am not alone in my misery. :P

[Randall Flagg]

I am glad you told me yours was in a slipcase...so I am not alone in my misery. :P
Don't feel misery-this is your new Pride and Joy!:nana:
Congratulations.

[Fsmdr]

I think all or some the PC of the lettered edition does come only in a slipcase as I have one myself.

May I ask what did you pay for your copy, Tippy?

If I recall correctly Juliana, you beat me out of the one I wanted on ebay earlier this year...or maybe it was late last year. >< I think you got yours from tinah3...right?

I think you got a better price than I did. I paid $450 plus shipping for mine.

I am glad you told me yours was in a slipcase...so I am not alone in my misery. :P

Did I?. I did not know you were also bidding on that one. Yes, mine was from Tinah. I am considering putting it up for sale. It's a really nice edition, but I've got my eyes on something else.

Thanks Geoff, for the info.

[jhanic]

I just received a number of packages (we had to take an unscheduled trip out-of-state and I asked the Post Office to hold our mail).

Included were:

Cavalier March 1977 The Cat From Hell Part 1
Gent December 1977 The Cat From Hell
Cavalier Annual 1975 Gray Matter
Cavalier Annual 1976 Night Surf

UK edition of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

Dark Love proof Lunch at the Gotham Cafe

The Dark Love proof is signed by all three editors on the title page, Ramsey Campbell, Doug Winter, plus another signature I can't make out on the ffep. Thumbnails of the cover of the proof and the signature are below. Any idea on who the signature is? I'm thinking it may be Kathe Koja.

John

[Brice]

I have none. What is a ffep?

[jhanic]

It's the right-hand page right before the title page.

John

[Brice]

Thanks, John!

[e_taylor]

(Front Free End Paper)

[natehorning]

Well it isn't book related but below you will see my newest pride and joy.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/558/medium/lot_001.jpg


That's me, mowing our new, three acre lot. We are going to sign with a builder Tuesday and are hoping to be in our new house by Christmas. I love books but this puts anything I have to shame.



Nate

[obscurejude]

Yeah, I agree, a new lawnmower is a lot better than books. Congratulations.

[Brice]

:lol: uhh...I think it's the property he's talking about not the lawnmower.


Congratulations Nate! That's pretty cool, man.

[natehorning]

Yes, the mower is nice but I'm most happy with the property.



Nate

[Patrick]

Nice acreage, Nate! Great new acquisitions, everyone.

[obscurejude]

:lol: uhh...I think it's the property he's talking about not the lawnmower.


Congratulations Nate! That's pretty cool, man.

It was a joke.

Congratulations Nate (on the acreage). :thumbsup:

[Cutter]

Any idea on who the signature is? I'm thinking it may be Kathe Koja.

John
I know most of the sigs of all the horror authors of the last 30 years, but that one does not ring a bell John. You guess might be right, as I've never heard or seen Kathe Koja's sig before.

And congrats on the new property Nate. That's gotta be pretty exciting!

[The Lady of Shadows]

i am the proud owner of the waste lands portfolio. purchased right here on our own dtbay. :excited:

did everyone look at it there or shall i post pictures? :orely:






that was a joke. of course i'm posting pictures. just give me a tiny bit of time. maybe by this evening. but definitely by this weekend.

[obscurejude]

Congratulations turtlesong. :thumbsup:

Are you going to put it up in your house?

[The Lady of Shadows]

nope. i'm going to donate the whole set for the next big give. shhhh. it's a secret.






oh shit. :lol:

[Ricky]

Hey turtle, I have a proposition for you. I'll buy you subway if you hand over that portfolio. What do you say?

[The Lady of Shadows]

keep dreaming boyo. keep dreaming. :lol:

now, if you had suggested chocolate or olives, then maybe. . . . .

[Ricky]

Actually, I was thinking of buying one off Grant. How does yours look? Worth the money? I've seen pictures before but I'd love to see more. :couple:

Oh dear turtlesong, don't you know that chocolate and olives are included with the subway deal?

[The Lady of Shadows]

hmmmm. well, in that case. :lol:


it looks sensational. movie tonight or i'd post pictures. but i promise to get them in here tomorrow or saturday. it was so worth the money. and i can't believe i paid as little as i did. i practically stole that f'n portfolio from poor geoff. :wtf:

[Ricky]

Sweet. No rush. Take your time...but hurry. :rofl:

[jemaher]

After interminable delay, My new dt set has arrived!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, jemaher!

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

Sweet. No rush. Take your time...but hurry. :rofl:

if you really can't wait take a peek here.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1618

this is what i got, along with a signed and numbered endplate. it's number 749/2000. mir and the tower are the half sheet illustrations, the rest are full size. of course, mine don't have the annoying lines down the middle of the illustrations. :Lol:

it's f'n fantastic. :excited:

[Ricky]

Wow! I definitely need to get one of those! You got the signed one, right?

Do you plan on framing them?

[The Lady of Shadows]

signed and numbered my friend. signed and numbered.

and no, i don't plan on framing them. i took them out of their packaging just to look at/admire them. they are all wrapped up once again. and awaiting donation for next year's big give.

hello insanity? yes, this is turtlesong. i'd like a table for one please.

[stboling]

I finally got my prize! My wonderful signed omnibus. The postmark shows it was mailed on July 3rd, so it took awhile apparently to forward it out here to the middle of nowhere which is my new home. It came while I was at work, and my husband opened it! The nerve.
Anyways, I am so excited :)

[jhanic]

Congratulations, stboling! Could you post pictures?

John

[stboling]

I will give y'all some pictures as soon as I can. Unfortunately out here in podunk the only internet we are able to get is dial-up, which is SLOW. I had to wait about 20 minutes just to load up this site and post a message. Very frustrating. But I am checking out satellite internet, which may be something I can actually use.

[The Lady of Shadows]

i'm so glad you got it. congrats again. and, by the way, you didn't kill him did you? :lol:

[mia/susannah]

Congradulations Turtlesong, I also wanted that artwork but could not get the money for it, grrr

[Patrick]

Congrats on your portfolio purchase, turtlesong.

stboling, I can't wait to see a picture of that omnibus! :drool:

[Cutter]

Nothing major, but since I have decided to keep my first UK collection I have since picked up the UK firsts of The Regulators and Hearts in Atlantis, both great covers btw.

I'm now just down to 7 UK hardcovers to complete the set (not counting the Bachman paperbacks), which surprisingly is less than the number of books I need to complete a set of US firsts.

[jhanic]

Nothing major, but since I have decided to keep my first UK collection I have since picked up the UK firsts of The Regulators and Hearts in Atlantis, both great covers btw.

I'm now just down to 7 UK hardcovers to complete the set (not counting the Bachman paperbacks), which surprisingly is less than the number of books I need to complete a set of US firsts.

Which seven do you need, Geoff?

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Nothing major, but since I have decided to keep my first UK collection I have since picked up the UK firsts of The Regulators and Hearts in Atlantis, both great covers btw.

I'm now just down to 7 UK hardcovers to complete the set (not counting the Bachman paperbacks), which surprisingly is less than the number of books I need to complete a set of US firsts.

Congratulations, Geoff. I really like the UK editions and consider them one of my favorite parts of my collection. I don't really collect any other foreign editions unless there is a cover illustration that I particularly like. But I do love the UK's. I can probably guess which seven you are lacking and nice copies of those can get pretty expensive. Best of luck on "the hunt."

[Cutter]

Nothing major, but since I have decided to keep my first UK collection I have since picked up the UK firsts of The Regulators and Hearts in Atlantis, both great covers btw.

I'm now just down to 7 UK hardcovers to complete the set (not counting the Bachman paperbacks), which surprisingly is less than the number of books I need to complete a set of US firsts.

Which seven do you need, Geoff?

John
Yea Bob's got it right, most are the early ones. Carrie, 'Salem's Lot, The Stand, Night Shift, Different Seasons, The Talisman, and Rose Madder.

I actually passed (forgot to bid) on a good UK version of Different Seasons last week. Oh well.

And yes bob, I do like the UK Editions as well. Many of the covers are more attractive than the US covers. Plus they did a great job on the last three Dark Tower books.

EDIT: Forgot one. I also need a UK Danse Macabre.

[wizardsrainbow]

This gem arrived in today's mail from across the pond.

It is a second edition Gunslinger in a flawless dust jacket and the book itself is Fine-

Nerak, eat your heart out girl!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Gunslinger_2nd_Signed.JPG

[Ari_Racing]

WOW! Congratulations!
Someone is gonna curse you! :)

Karen?

[Ricky]

Congratulations, wiz! That's pretty cool! I'm guessing your name isn't Karen though. :lol:

[wizardsrainbow]

Uh no, but Nerak....

[jhanic]

I FINALLY GOT A CARRIE PROOF!!!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Congratulations John.:excited:

[Fsmdr]

Congrats, John. I know you've been looking for it a long time. Does it meet your expectation?.

[Cutter]

Congrats John, that's a big grab!

[jhanic]

It's in really great shape. No bends, creases, anything! A tiny bit browned is all.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!!

[herbertwest]

I FINALLY GOT A CARRIE PROOF!!!

John

very well done!

[carlosdetweiller]

I FINALLY GOT A CARRIE PROOF!!!

John


Congratulations. It sounds like a nice one.

[wizardsrainbow]

John-

I saw your name in the winners circle for that auction the other day and was very happy for you. Congrats!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice one John. Better quality than some I've seen lately. (I saw you had won on eBay)

[Ricky]

Congratulations, John. That's really a great find.

How many Carrie proofs were produced?

[super sam]

Congrats John! Impressive!

[oy-the-brave]

Congrats John :thumbsup:

[oy-the-brave]

Here is one of the reasons I sold the 2 Joe Hill books


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/rolandoy.jpg


This is a commission I requested from David Jardin one of the artists that worked on the Almanac from Marvel. I think it came out bad ass :)

[wizardsrainbow]

Here is one of the reasons I sold the 2 Joe Hill books


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/rolandoy.jpg


This is a commission I requested from David Jardin one of the artists that worked on the Almanac from Marvel. I think it came out bad ass :)

Man that is REAL nice. :drool:

[Ari_Racing]

AWESOME!

[carlosdetweiller]

VERY nice!

[oy-the-brave]

Thanks everyone. I originally contacted David to buy the bumbler art from the almanac but He said it was unavailable so we talked commission, the drawing is far more detailed than I expected, can't wait to actually see it up close (instead of just the scan).

[jhanic]

Very nice, Oy!

John

[Patrick]

Commissioned artwork? That's great, OTB.

Congrats too to Wiz and John on their recent acquisitions.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Ace drawing Oy.

[The Lady of Shadows]

congrats to everyone on their new acquistions! :clap:

oh, and john? i think my proof was delivered to you by mistake. :lol:

[jhanic]

Oh, okay. It'll be in the mail.

(Just don't hold your breath waiting on it!)

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

::takes deep breath anyway::

:lol:

[Nerak]

David, you spoiled my Christmas present surprise!!!!

I will forgive you and act surprised anyway! :)

[carlosdetweiller]

After putting off buying this book for a long time I finally ordered one because I heard the supply was getting very low. It's THE ART OF MICHAEL WHELAN, limited edition. I feel like I really got a good copy. First the original drawing in the book is Dark Tower related:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/artofwhelandrawing.jpg

Second, the copy just happens to be #19.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/artofwhelanlimitation.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Excellent Bob. You got the best ever copy. Two DT references.
Congratulations.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Bob. The Roland drawing is awesome.

John

[Brice]

THAt is just amazing! :D Very nice acquisition, Bob!

[e_taylor]

After putting off buying this book for a long time I finally ordered one because I heard the supply was getting very low. It's THE ART OF MICHAEL WHELAN, limited edition. I feel like I really got a good copy. First the original drawing in the book is Dark Tower related:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/artofwhelandrawing.jpg

Second, the copy just happens to be #19.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/artofwhelanlimitation.jpg
How low are we talking? I too have been putting this one off for a while now...

[wizardsrainbow]

Eric-

Last time I asked (awhile back), Audrey said they were in the high 400s (at least 470s from my recollection) out of a 500 limitation. I will be seeing the Whelans this weekend, so I will ask.

Bob- That is a really nice remarque and a beautiful book. I own three of them, I like it so much!

[wizardsrainbow]

My newest pride and joy purchased last night from our own Shibus (thanks Greg!)

Despite the obvious flaw, this I think is the first Grant DT VII ARC that I have seen signed, so naturally I just HAD to have it.

Now I have each of the UK ARCs of Wolves, Song of Susannah and Dark Tower signed and now the Grant Dark Tower ARC. I guess high on my list at future King signings will be to take my other US ARCs.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/dt7arc.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/dt7arcs.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice book, Dave. I've never seen a signed one before. What is that on the cover? A cigarette burn?

[wizardsrainbow]

Thanks Bob. Yes, it is a burn (IDIOT whoever did it), but given the rarity of the item, I can easily get over that

You don't have a miracle burn removal remedy do you?

BTW, I ADORE your remarque in the Art of MW!:drool:

[carlosdetweiller]

You don't have a miracle burn removal remedy do you?



I don't but I do know a paper conservationist who might be able to help. He has done some things for me in the past and was referred to me by Lloyd Currey. He does work for museums, restores/repairs 17th century manuscripts, etc. He is really, really good. He is also a King fan. His name is George Sargent.

http://www.dragonflybinderystudio.com/

[tippy4]

Picked up a goodie this week.

A S/L of Frankenstein.

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/558/frankensteinnl8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Nice buy on the ARC Wiz...I had that one one my watch-list as well!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice addition to your signed DT proofs Wiz.

I'm sure most good book binders could do something about that burn mark.

[wizardsrainbow]

Wow, thanks. I am more hopeful now. Just a matter of getting my butt in gear and do something.

[e_taylor]

Eric-

Last time I asked (awhile back), Audrey said they were in the high 400s (at least 470s from my recollection) out of a 500 limitation. I will be seeing the Whelans this weekend, so I will ask.

Bob- That is a really nice remarque and a beautiful book. I own three of them, I like it so much!

David-

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it. Does Michael draw the remarques as the books are ordered or are they done well in advance? (In other words, could I request something DT related? or is it simply luck of the draw?)

[wizardsrainbow]

Eric-

Last time I asked (awhile back), Audrey said they were in the high 400s (at least 470s from my recollection) out of a 500 limitation. I will be seeing the Whelans this weekend, so I will ask.

Bob- That is a really nice remarque and a beautiful book. I own three of them, I like it so much!

David-

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it. Does Michael draw the remarques as the books are ordered or are they done well in advance? (In other words, could I request something DT related? or is it simply luck of the draw?)

He does them as the order is placed. I requested DT related remarques twice (the third copy I own I bought from another King fan). As he has just finished the artwork for Little Sisters, I can bet he will do a DT sketch for you. If you get any pushback (assuming you order one) just tell me and I will put in a good word for you with Michael and Audrey.

I really love this dook and remarque deal. Where else can you get a Whelan original for so cheap a price. They are a real treasure!

[wizardsrainbow]

Nice addition to your signed DT proofs Wiz.

I'm sure most good book binders could do something about that burn mark.


Mr. RT, I almost forgot, I have a signed Drawing of the Three ARC in pictorial wraps too.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

[Mr. RT, I almost forgot, I have a signed Drawing of the Three ARC in pictorial wraps too.

That's a good one Wiz.

Did you manage to get the UK Trade SOS signed yet? I think that was the one you were missing.

[carlosdetweiller]

He does them as the order is placed. I requested DT related remarques twice (the third copy I own I bought from another King fan). As he has just finished the artwork for Little Sisters, I can bet he will do a DT sketch for you. If you get any pushback (assuming you order one) just tell me and I will put in a good word for you with Michael and Audrey.


I wasn't sure about this. My copy came shrinkwrapped with the limitation number on a sticker outside of the shrinkwrap. And it came REALLY fast from Glass Onion. I got the feeling it had been drawn previously. And, now that I look at the drawing again, I see it was signed in 2006. So mine, at least, was not a drawn to order sketch.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

My newest pride and joy purchased last night from our own Shibus (thanks Greg!)

Despite the obvious flaw, this I think is the first Grant DT VII ARC that I have seen signed, so naturally I just HAD to have it.

Now I have each of the UK ARCs of Wolves, Song of Susannah and Dark Tower signed and now the Grant Dark Tower ARC. I guess high on my list at future King signings will be to take my other US ARCs.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/dt7arc.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/dt7arcs.jpg

WOW!!! King burnt that with his cigarette when he signed it..:cool:...very cool. How's that for a good spin?

ooooh ooooh wait. Now you need to find that guy that had Kings cigarette butt on Ebay.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Randall Flagg]

You don't have a miracle burn removal remedy do you?


It would not be cheap, but a proffessional binder if given the book, with an additional perfect cover could rebind the book.

[oy-the-brave]

After putting off buying this book for a long time I finally ordered one because I heard the supply was getting very low. It's THE ART OF MICHAEL WHELAN, limited edition. I feel like I really got a good copy. First the original drawing in the book is Dark Tower related:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/artofwhelandrawing.jpg

Second, the copy just happens to be #19.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/artofwhelanlimitation.jpg

WOW, you lucky dog, a fantastic remarque and a "pretty good" number. I am sooooo jealous :thumbsup:

[carlosdetweiller]

Last time I asked (awhile back), Audrey said they were in the high 400s (at least 470s from my recollection) out of a 500 limitation. I will be seeing the Whelans this weekend, so I will ask.


David,
Did you think to follow up with them on this topic this weekend? Do you know how close they are to selling out this book?

[wizardsrainbow]

Last time I asked (awhile back), Audrey said they were in the high 400s (at least 470s from my recollection) out of a 500 limitation. I will be seeing the Whelans this weekend, so I will ask.


David,
Did you think to follow up with them on this topic this weekend? Do you know how close they are to selling out this book?

Bob-
I am very sorry. I completely forgot to ask this question. I will try to see if I can get an answer. Will let you all know, hopefully.

[The Lady of Shadows]

wiz - i just happen to have king's cigarette butt. and i will trade it to you for that proof. :lol:

carlos - very nice addition. i'm totally jealous.


everyone - who the fuck is bob????????????????? :unsure:

[e_taylor]

Bob is Carlos.... Carlos is Bob...

[The Lady of Shadows]

oooooooooooooooooooooh. now they tell me. . . .

:lol:

[wizardsrainbow]

Last time I asked (awhile back), Audrey said they were in the high 400s (at least 470s from my recollection) out of a 500 limitation. I will be seeing the Whelans this weekend, so I will ask.


David,
Did you think to follow up with them on this topic this weekend? Do you know how close they are to selling out this book?

Bob-
I am very sorry. I completely forgot to ask this question. I will try to see if I can get an answer. Will let you all know, hopefully.

Here is Audrey's response:

Hi David –

We don’t usually number the books until after Michael has done the painting and drawing. I keep a record in a notebook of all the numbers and in most cases who owns them. I just figured out that for some unknown reason we had never sold #19. Bob has been a faithful collector for so long, he seemed like the obvious choice to get it. Michael did the drawing a few months ago when he did a batch of books for me and it seemed to be just right for Bob. (Actually, I questioned MW about the size of the gun, but he said that Roland often mentions how big the gun is and it was the way he imagined it when he was doing the drawing in the book.)

At the moment, I can’t remember how many books are left - the notebook is in my shipping room and it seems far away ;) 20-30 sounds about right. It is certainly high time that we do a new book!

Best,

Audrey

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Last time I asked (awhile back), Audrey said they were in the high 400s (at least 470s from my recollection) out of a 500 limitation. I will be seeing the Whelans this weekend, so I will ask.


David,
Did you think to follow up with them on this topic this weekend? Do you know how close they are to selling out this book?

Bob-
I am very sorry. I completely forgot to ask this question. I will try to see if I can get an answer. Will let you all know, hopefully.

Here is Audrey's response:

Hi David –

We don’t usually number the books until after Michael has done the painting and drawing. I keep a record in a notebook of all the numbers and in most cases who owns them. I just figured out that for some unknown reason we had never sold #19. Bob has been a faithful collector for so long, he seemed like the obvious choice to get it. Michael did the drawing a few months ago when he did a batch of books for me and it seemed to be just right for Bob. (Actually, I questioned MW about the size of the gun, but he said that Roland often mentions how big the gun is and it was the way he imagined it when he was doing the drawing in the book.)

At the moment, I can’t remember how many books are left - the notebook is in my shipping room and it seems far away ;) 20-30 sounds about right. It is certainly high time that we do a new book!

Best,

Audrey

Audrey is a hoot to work with. I asked for #19 when I ordered my book sometime ago. This is her personal note to me on it:

Ralph,

We are reserving the #19. Not sure why we are hanging onto it, Michael may keep it. However, I want you to have number 432. 432 you ask???

Count the numbers backwards....23 - 4 = 19

Hope you enjoy the book and Michaels 1 of 1.

Audrey


Again, she is a hoot to work with. I feel honored to own the book.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[carlosdetweiller]

Here is Audrey's response:

Hi David –

We don’t usually number the books until after Michael has done the painting and drawing. I keep a record in a notebook of all the numbers and in most cases who owns them. I just figured out that for some unknown reason we had never sold #19. Bob has been a faithful collector for so long, he seemed like the obvious choice to get it. Michael did the drawing a few months ago when he did a batch of books for me and it seemed to be just right for Bob. (Actually, I questioned MW about the size of the gun, but he said that Roland often mentions how big the gun is and it was the way he imagined it when he was doing the drawing in the book.)

At the moment, I can’t remember how many books are left - the notebook is in my shipping room and it seems far away ;) 20-30 sounds about right. It is certainly high time that we do a new book!

Best,

Audrey

Audrey is a hoot to work with. I asked for #19 when I ordered my book sometime ago. This is her personal note to me on it:

Ralph,

We are reserving the #19. Not sure why we are hanging onto it, Michael may keep it. However, I want you to have number 432. 432 you ask???

Count the numbers backwards....23 - 4 = 19

Hope you enjoy the book and Michaels 1 of 1.

Audrey


Again, she is a hoot to work with. I feel honored to own the book.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Well, now I feel pretty special. When I ordered the book I just asked, if possible, that the sketch be DT related. The sketch and the number were a complete, but very pleasant, surprise.

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-
Well, you are BOB after all! B-O-B, that spells ultimate collector, don't you know. :)

[e_taylor]

Here is Audrey's response:

Hi David –

We don’t usually number the books until after Michael has done the painting and drawing. I keep a record in a notebook of all the numbers and in most cases who owns them. I just figured out that for some unknown reason we had never sold #19. Bob has been a faithful collector for so long, he seemed like the obvious choice to get it. Michael did the drawing a few months ago when he did a batch of books for me and it seemed to be just right for Bob. (Actually, I questioned MW about the size of the gun, but he said that Roland often mentions how big the gun is and it was the way he imagined it when he was doing the drawing in the book.)

At the moment, I can’t remember how many books are left - the notebook is in my shipping room and it seems far away ;) 20-30 sounds about right. It is certainly high time that we do a new book!

Best,

Audrey

Audrey is a hoot to work with. I asked for #19 when I ordered my book sometime ago. This is her personal note to me on it:

Ralph,

We are reserving the #19. Not sure why we are hanging onto it, Michael may keep it. However, I want you to have number 432. 432 you ask???

Count the numbers backwards....23 - 4 = 19

Hope you enjoy the book and Michaels 1 of 1.

Audrey


Again, she is a hoot to work with. I feel honored to own the book.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Well, now I feel pretty special. When I ordered the book I just asked, if possible, that the sketch be DT related. The sketch and the number were a complete, but very pleasant, surprise.

I'm strongly considering this to be one of the next two books I buy, mind you not for a few weeks (tuition is due:doh:) - is there a "comments" field when ordering through Whelan's website that you can request a DT related sketch? or did you call and order from the Whelans personally?

[wizardsrainbow]

Eric-

Best that you call Audrey directly (number is on the MichaelWhelan.com website or I will PM it to you if needed) and request a DT sketch. Feel free to use me as a reference.

[carlosdetweiller]

I got something pretty cool today. I'll try to take some good photographs and put them up later. I like this a lot.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I got something pretty cool today. I'll try to take some good photographs and put them up later. I like this a lot.

What a teaser :excited:

[The Lady of Shadows]

seriously.

[wizardsrainbow]

Whatever it is, if Bob thinks it's cool, then fasten your seat belts and put your trays in the upright and locked position!

[Matt]

Hell yeah!

We're not talking a piece of toast that looks like the virgin Mary here. :lol:

[shnnrc01]

ha ha,i love it . ye guys crack me up. cant wait to see it bob.

[wizardsrainbow]

Hell yeah!

We're not talking a piece of toast that looks like the virgin Mary here. :lol:


:rofl:

[carlosdetweiller]

A couple of years ago Chris Cavalier started selling the greatest Stephen King collection ever. One of the many items I bought from him was the original handwritten manuscript for THE NEW LIEUTENANT'S RAP submitted to Philtrum Press for publication. It has since been one of my favorite items but it really doesn't look like much by itself. Original King manuscript material is very scarce in private collections, much less handwritten, so I wanted to spiff it up a bit. George Sargent at Dragonfly Bindery made this custom clamshell case to house the manuscript and one of the proofs.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/TNLRclamshell.jpg

Green leather spine with green cloth boards. There is a leather inset on the front board where George has fashioned a peace sign that accurately reproduces the hand drawn peace sign used on the finished Philtrum Press edition.

Lots of nice gold stamping and lettering on the spine.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/TNLRclamshellspine.jpg

Opened to show the contents. The manuscript is on the left, now housed in a custom Mylar sleeve. The proof, of course, is on the right.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/TNLRclamshellcontents.jpg

George and Patricia Sargent do really good work. They are now starting to work on a case for my unbound galley proof of THE SHINING. Stay tuned.

[jhanic]

WOW!!!

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

:drool:

i'm pretty sure that should have been delivered to me as well. why do all my precious items keep getting shipped elsewhere?????

:lol:

[funky dredd]

That is nice!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Very nice.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[sentinel]

Outstanding Bob! Congrats! Very special.

[Pasiuk57]

Bob
AMAZING slipcase!!

[Scoogs]

Very impressive Bob

[Fsmdr]

I'm speechless!. Beautiful!.


Is that your only handwritten manuscript in your possesion, Bob?. Do you own others?.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

George and Patricia Sargent do really good work. They are now starting to work on a case for my unbound galley proof of THE SHINING. Stay tuned.

That is superb Bob. And congratulations on the original manuscript. George and Patricia have made something beautiful to house an otherwise drab piece. I especially like the insert. That's a nice touch.

Manuscripts are not very pretty and deserve something good to protect and display them. I look forward to viewing 'The Shining' one.

[lophophoras]

A couple of years ago Chris Cavalier started selling the greatest Stephen King collection ever. One of the many items I bought from him was the original handwritten manuscript for THE NEW LIEUTENANT'S RAP submitted to Philtrum Press for publication. It has since been one of my favorite items but it really doesn't look like much by itself. Original King manuscript material is very scarce in private collections, much less handwritten, so I wanted to spiff it up a bit. George Sargent at Dragonfly Bindery made this custom clamshell case to house the manuscript and one of the proofs.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/TNLRclamshell.jpg

Green leather spine with green cloth boards. There is a leather inset on the front board where George has fashioned a peace sign that accurately reproduces the hand drawn peace sign used on the finished Philtrum Press edition.

Lots of nice gold stamping and lettering on the spine.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/TNLRclamshellspine.jpg

Opened to show the contents. The manuscript is on the left, now housed in a custom Mylar sleeve. The proof, of course, is on the right.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/TNLRclamshellcontents.jpg

George and Patricia Sargent do really good work. They are now starting to work on a case for my unbound galley proof of THE SHINING. Stay tuned.

Who are your inheritors Bob?

;)

[wizardsrainbow]

Holy Crap Batman! That is really really beautiful Bob. Wow! I'm really knocked out by that one.

[carlosdetweiller]

Is that your only handwritten manuscript in your possesion, Bob?. Do you own others?.

Thanks for all the nice comments, everyone.

That is the only handwritten manuscript in my collection.

Your question got me to thinking of what else might be available. There is a notebook that was auctioned for charity several years ago that had several pages of a short story called "Keyholes." I can't recall if it is a complete or partial story. I don't know who owns that today.

I think there may be something similar (partial story, that is) for "The Leprechaun." I don't know who owns that either.

The handwritten piece on Bruce Springsteen is still for sale through Betts Bookstore. It is part of Chris Cavalier's collection.

I've got the original manuscript for the partial story "Wimsey" but it is typewritten not handwritten.

Can anyone think of other handwritten manuscript material in private hands?

[Cutter]

That is a great traycase Bob, I love the peace sign insert, and the gold lettering on the front that states it contains the manuscript and proof. A great idea to get that done.

[shnnrc01]

thats a fantastic looking set now bob,im speechless.a true one of a kind king collectible.you must be proud.

[Randall Flagg]

Bob, that simply is beautiful. Very nice idea.

[Matt]

I am literally floored by how beautiful that is Bob, I feel special just having the opportunity to see it. Thanks for posting it for us.

[Nerak]

Who are your inheritors Bob?

;)


Me!! :) Bob's my Daddy!! :couple:

[Fsmdr]

Congrats again, Bob.

That is a trully beautiful display. They have outdone themselves for sure. I have just made a big purchase myself. I've been grinning like a Cheshire cat for a few days!. Will let the 'cat out of the bag' as soon as I receive it.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Not another teaser ;)

[carlosdetweiller]

I have just made a big purchase myself. I've been grinning like a Cheshire cat for a few days!. Will let the 'cat out of the bag' as soon as I receive it.

I don't blame you for waiting. I never "officially" add an item to my collection until it is in my hands. I've had a few (not too many, thankfully) mishaps involving lost or damaged packages, dishonest sellers, etc. I feel you can jinx yourself by talking about it too early. Sort of like teammates not talking to a baseball pitcher if he is pitching a no-hitter.

[tippy4]

Congrats again, Bob.

Congrats again, Bob.

That is a trully beautiful display. They have outdone themselves for sure. I have just made a big purchase myself. I've been grinning like a Cheshire cat for a few days!. Will let the 'cat out of the bag' as soon as I receive it.

So that's why you were selling your copy of Dystopia recently!

And that is a very beautiful clamshell case Bob!

[Fsmdr]

I have just made a big purchase myself. I've been grinning like a Cheshire cat for a few days!. Will let the 'cat out of the bag' as soon as I receive it.

I don't blame you for waiting. I never "officially" add an item to my collection until it is in my hands. I've had a few (not too many, thankfully) mishaps involving lost or damaged packages, dishonest sellers, etc. I feel you can jinx yourself by talking about it too early. Sort of like teammates not talking to a baseball pitcher if he is pitching a no-hitter.

I feel the same way. It's not officially mine until I actually hold it in my hands. I guess it's the pessimist in me.

At the rate I'm going, I'll have to sell more than just Dystopia. Please stay tuned for upcoming books for sale in Dtbay and Ebay in your area.

[tippy4]

This arrived today from Stu @ Betts:

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2277/picture040wy0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It was not something I thought I would ever buy, but he had it at 33% below the publisher's original price.

Come on Juliana, spill the beans...whadja get?

[Brice]

A couple of years ago Chris Cavalier started selling the greatest Stephen King collection ever. One of the many items I bought from him was the original handwritten manuscript for THE NEW LIEUTENANT'S RAP submitted to Philtrum Press for publication. It has since been one of my favorite items but it really doesn't look like much by itself. Original King manuscript material is very scarce in private collections, much less handwritten, so I wanted to spiff it up a bit. George Sargent at Dragonfly Bindery made this custom clamshell case to house the manuscript and one of the proofs.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/TNLRclamshell.jpg

Green leather spine with green cloth boards. There is a leather inset on the front board where George has fashioned a peace sign that accurately reproduces the hand drawn peace sign used on the finished Philtrum Press edition.

Lots of nice gold stamping and lettering on the spine.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/TNLRclamshellspine.jpg

Opened to show the contents. The manuscript is on the left, now housed in a custom Mylar sleeve. The proof, of course, is on the right.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/TNLRclamshellcontents.jpg

George and Patricia Sargent do really good work. They are now starting to work on a case for my unbound galley proof of THE SHINING. Stay tuned.



That case is just a beautiful piece of art, Bob. I love it.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

This arrived today from Stu @ Betts:
It was not something I thought I would ever buy, but he had it at 33% below the publisher's original price.


Hard to pass up at that price. Congrats.

[Cutter]

This arrived today from Stu @ Betts:

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2277/picture040wy0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It was not something I thought I would ever buy, but he had it at 33% below the publisher's original price.

Come on Juliana, spill the beans...whadja get?

Congrats!

It's easier for me to say this because I'm a huge Bradbury fan and collector, but this is one of his best works. So not only do you get the King signature and intro you're getting a classic by Bradbury. For me this purchase was a no brainer.

[Pasiuk57]

Stu told me you beat me by a mere 3 minutes!
Nice purchase!!

[Sir_Boomme]

I'm claiming first Dibs on Bob's NLR manuscript when he kicks the bucket...


sir_boomme = (vulture anxiously waiting in the wings for west texas road kill to appear)

[tippy4]

Stu told me you beat me by a mere 3 minutes!
Nice purchase!!

Thanks all.

I am glad that Stu sells stuff on a 1st-come first-served basis. You have undoubtedly bought much more stuff from him than I have over the years, and it is nice to hear he treats his customers fairly.

This makes no sense, but knowing that this would have been snapped up had I waited three more minutes to place my order somehow makes me appreciate it even more! Thanks Mike!

[Fsmdr]

Come on Juliana, spill the beans...whadja get?

All I'll say is....it's also from Betts. :rolleyes:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Come on Juliana, spill the beans...whadja get?

All I'll say is....it's also from Betts. :rolleyes:

Aaaahhaa. Juliana's bought a silver colored book :clap:

[tippy4]

I think you are right.

Initially I was thinking S/L DT set, but she said IT is coming from Betts which leads me to believe it is a SINGLE item.

[Pasiuk57]

Sounds like an item that ONLY 26 lucky people in the world can own....
I wonder who the other 24 are???
P.S. I have one also...

[carlosdetweiller]

Sounds like an item that ONLY 26 lucky people in the world can own....
I wonder who the other 24 are???
P.S. I have one also...

I think there are only 25 copies. Stu once told me (and I am NOT making this up!) that one was destroyed in a house fire.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I think there are only 25 copies. Stu once told me (and I am NOT making this up!) that one was destroyed in a house fire.

:lol::lol:
Its got to be true. You couldn't make something like that up.

[tippy4]

What? No PC copies?

[carlosdetweiller]

What? No PC copies?

No PC copies. Both Chris Cavalier and I, independently, asked Alex Berman that question and received an unequivocal "No" for an answer.

[The Lady of Shadows]

first of all - :drool: over everything

second of all - i want the dog

third of all - did carlos/bob tell you that he had adopted me? hmmm. too bad he forgot to mention that.

fourth of all - :drool:

[tippy4]

Last week, I won an auction for a signed copy of Nightmares & Dreamscapes. The seller never stated if it was 1st edition or BCE. I emailed the seller, and all I could get out of him was that it was NOT a BCE. I was still not sure if it was a 1st, but I decided to bid anyhow, and won it for $86 shipped.

It arrived today, and I was pleased to discover that it is in fact a 1st edition.
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8838/picture043oy9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Now, I already own an inscribed (not to me) 1st edition of this book.
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/1714/nightmareszc7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Which one should I keep?

Both are signed on the title page.

The inscribed copy is in slightly better condtion (FINE) than the signed copy (NEAR FINE).

The inscribed copy is dated (the year after it was published), whereas the signed copy is not dated (obviously a more recent signature).

Thoughts?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Now, I already own an inscribed (not to me) 1st edition of this book.
Which one should I keep?
Both are signed on the title page.
The inscribed copy is in slightly better condtion (FINE) than the signed copy (NEAR FINE).
The inscribed copy is dated (the year after it was published), whereas the signed copy is not dated (obviously a more recent signature).

Thoughts?

I personally do not like books inscribed to someone else, but in this case I would keep the inscribed one, because it is in FINE condition, and the signature is earlier.

::Edit:: Only if i HAD to choose. Otherwise, keep them both.

[carlosdetweiller]

Which one should I keep?

Both are signed on the title page.

The inscribed copy is in slightly better condtion (FINE) than the signed copy (NEAR FINE).

The inscribed copy is dated (the year after it was published), whereas the signed copy is not dated (obviously a more recent signature).

Thoughts?

Here is a short essay on the topic by Barry Levin. He puts forth some interesting thoughts.

http://www.raresf.com/bnews.html#signed

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Last week, I won an auction for a signed copy of Nightmares & Dreamscapes. The seller never stated if it was 1st edition or BCE. I emailed the seller, and all I could get out of him was that it was NOT a BCE. I was still not sure if it was a 1st, but I decided to bid anyhow, and won it for $86 shipped.

It arrived today, and I was pleased to discover that it is in fact a 1st edition.
http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8838/picture043oy9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Now, I already own an inscribed (not to me) 1st edition of this book.
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/1714/nightmareszc7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Which one should I keep?

Both are signed on the title page.

The inscribed copy is in slightly better condtion (FINE) than the signed copy (NEAR FINE).

The inscribed copy is dated (the year after it was published), whereas the signed copy is not dated (obviously a more recent signature).

Thoughts?

IMO

I like your inscribed copy with the date much better.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[jhanic]

As Mr. Rabbit Trick said, if at all possible, keep them both. Otherwise, I'd keep the inscribed one also.

John

[Nerak]

Keep one, give the other to me :D

[Fsmdr]

I would also keep the inscribed copy.

[tippy4]

Thank you for the link to the article Bob. While I agree "the more words on your autographed items, the better", I also agree with Mr. Rabbit Trick and "do not like books inscribed to someone else".

I appreciate all your comments. In truth, I was hoping you would tell me to keep the signed copy and sell the inscribed copy. Now, I may just have to keep both (sorry Karen).

I got a heck of a deal on it ($86 shipped), but it is really not about the money. I now own three copies of this large book (the two above and one reading copy) and am running out of space fast. My wife may actually kill me if another box shows up on our doorstep!

[oy-the-brave]

I tend to agree with you Tippy4 I do not own any books inscribed to someone else, just my thing, I understand the reasons for keeping the inscribed but it would just bug me.

[wizardsrainbow]

I do not mind books inscribed to someone else, especially if the inscription has some length to it, providing me reassurance that it was indeed written by King. I'm in the keep the inscribed copy camp.

[Brice]

I'd keep both. I'd also keep getting more books. Buy the wife presents so she'll overlook all the packages coming in for yourself. :lol:

[herbertwest]

carlos : WOW!

[Cutter]

I do not mind books inscribed to someone else, especially if the inscription has some length to it, providing me reassurance that it was indeed written by King. I'm in the keep the inscribed copy camp.

That's the one thing, many collectors find that signatures with an inscription and/or date is harder to forge. And the situation seems more likely that it would have been signed by the author at a book signing, since it's addressed to someone.

Sure anything could be forged, but I find I am more confident in my signature if it's been inscribed.

[e_taylor]

Two new additions I'm excited about:

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6821/picture033cc1.jpg

Signed copy of Slade's newest book (inscribed to myself).

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8499/picture008yv0.jpg

And a copy of Porcupine Tree latest re release on vinyl "Lightbulb Sun" - 1 of 1000 pressed on coloured vinyl!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Eric.

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

::swoons::

he called you "one of the inner circle"


::swoons::

[tippy4]

I signed 1st of Misery arrived today!

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3604/miseryzx9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Randall Flagg]

Nice. Tippy is stocking up!

[Fsmdr]

Nice buy Tippy!.

I just got this in the mail yesterday:

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4083/letteredfirestarterxq7.th.jpg (http://img371.imageshack.us/my.php?image=letteredfirestarterxq7.jpg)

Mr.RT,

It's got that 'bling' that any girl would appreciate. Woohooo!. :rock:

[jhanic]

Juliana, Congratulations on getting one of the real grails of Stephen King collecting!! That's GREAT!!!

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice buy Tippy!.

I just got this in the mail yesterday:

Mr.RT,

It's got that 'bling' that any girl would appreciate. Woohooo!. :rock:


Dazzling. Congratulations. Have you tried it on yet? :rolleyes:

Bling: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth; broadly : expensive and ostentatious possessions

[Fsmdr]

Absolutely!.

It looks wonderful on my shelf. It's a lot more flashy than I though it would look. Like an oversized jewellery.

[carlosdetweiller]

I just got this in the mail yesterday:

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4083/letteredfirestarterxq7.th.jpg (http://img371.imageshack.us/my.php?image=letteredfirestarterxq7.jpg)


Congratulations, Juliana! That looks like a very nice copy. I can't understand those who say they are disappointed in the looks of that lettered edition. I think it is stunning.

[Pasiuk57]

I think it's amazing Stu has had two copies in the last couple of weeks to sell!

[shnnrc01]

got the UK Just After Sunset sampler ARC. the 4 stories are: 1) willa 2) gingerbread girl 3) mute 4) ayana. also after each story king gives a cool synopsis of how he came about each short. got a few publisher press pages also describing the upcoming release/details of the book.

[tippy4]

Juliana...I think I speak for everyone here in that we all hate you! :shoot:

Seriously though, wonderful puchase. :thumbsup:

I have come to terms with the fact that I will never own one. :cry:

[Randall Flagg]

Juliana, congratulations. I would also presume you bought at a price equal to or less than what the book was selling for a decade+ ago.:evil:

[jhanic]

got the UK Just After Sunset sampler ARC. the 4 stories are: 1) willa 2) gingerbread girl 3) mute 4) ayana. also after each story king gives a cool synopsis of how he came about each short. got a few publisher press pages also describing the upcoming release/details of the book.

My copy should be here before the end of the week. I can't wait!

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

you know, i keep saying this but no one is listening to me. why do my items keep getting sent to other people?
it's a conspiracy. . .that must be the explanation. :lol:


seriously you guys. congrats on your recent acquisitions. i'm most supremely jealous. :drool: