Your New Pride and Joy!

[goheat]

I got my beautiful slipcase in for Finders Keepers so I was able to take my book out of the bubble wrap bag, slip it into the cover and sit it next to Mr. Mercedes. They look amazing! These are going to look so striking once that 3rd book is in place! I can't wait!

Awesome, congrats! I'm waiting on my FK slipcase, now that they had them available again for ordering!

[jsmcmullen92]

Keep your fingers crossed and put some "IPA" on ice for, El Jefe!!! LOL

So you mean you are going to piss into a bottle and put it on ice :)

[Roog]

Thanks to Simon: the WHSmith Collector's Edition of TBOBD 8)

http://www.roog.nu/530.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/531.jpg

[zelig]

Those look really nice together like that. Congrats.

[webstar1000]

Those look really nice together like that. Congrats.

agreed!

[Roog]

Thanks!

[Merlin1958]

Keep your fingers crossed and put some "IPA" on ice for, El Jefe!!! LOL

So you mean you are going to piss into a bottle and put it on ice :)


LOL Better not let, Jerome hear you say that!!! LOL LOL Phoenix is DUE for a signing don't you think? Anyone know when the last one happened here?

[herbertwest]

By the way, I recieved a UK SAMPLER of Joe Hill's THE FIREMAN, directly from the publisher !

[zelig]

This one is definitely a new P&J for me. I am missing all of the early signed limited editions, so it was great to finally get this one. It showed up at a really good price so had to jump on it. Thanks Shac for bringing it to my attention.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5874_zpscv7bnvhi.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5875_zpsnrhalyr9.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5876_zpswzzjhyct.jpg

[racerx45]

Very Nice, congrats

[zelig]

Very Nice, congrats

Thanks bud.

[sharki69]

Congrats everybody !

[Merlin1958]

Very cool, Paul!!!

[mae]

http://geraldwinters.com/king/carrie_uk/carrie_uk_review.jpg

That's a great note!

[jhanic]

This one is definitely a new P&J for me. I am missing all of the early signed limited editions, so it was great to finally get this one. It showed up at a really good price so had to jump on it. Thanks Shac for bringing it to my attention.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5874_zpscv7bnvhi.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5875_zpsnrhalyr9.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_5876_zpswzzjhyct.jpg

Very nice, Paul!

John

[frik]

Love it, Paul: congratulations!

sk

[frik]

It's a match!

sk

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/633/R3FVJc.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/911/ZolSY7.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/907/HGStbv.jpg

[zelig]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the comments on the Cujo. And Siep, funny my number for the CD Doubledays is 67.

[mosheprigan]

It's a match!

sk

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/633/R3FVJc.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/911/ZolSY7.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/907/HGStbv.jpg

Way cool! frik. And a low number.

[stroppygoblin]

Congrats All!

[Roog]

Very nice, Siep!

[sharki69]

Congrats Siep !! Looks great

[Priest]

Nice additions I see floating around! Congrats

[goheat]

Congrats on all the new coolness, all!!!

[Roog]

The large Turtleback editions, based on the Scribner trade paperbacks, seem pretty hard to find. I recently found DT6 to complete the DT5-6-7 set:

http://www.roog.nu/523.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/524.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/525.jpg

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Priest]

Nice!!

[AKC]

While in the process of acquiring the two primary pieces for my upcoming larger reveal, I've managed to pick up a few related originals from Michael along the way.

Sister Coquina can be found at the back of LSOE as a B/W and The Man in Black and Gunslinger are considered "prelims" that Michael did prior to finalizing the Cover/Interior art for LSOE.

Enjoy!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/SISTER%20COQUINA_zpsylviiv0i.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/SISTER%20COQUINA%20Close-Up_zpsl3irrsjz.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/MIB%20PRELIM_zpswgtqjryx.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/TGF%20PRELIM_zpsl09ecgml.jpg

[bdwyer19]

Love the detail on those! Congrats Tim! So... when is the big reveal???

[Priest]

very nice artworks - congrats!!

[Merlin1958]

Big time congratulations, Tim!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[webstar1000]

Man that is top notch Whelan artwork... Stellar bro!

[dnemec]

Like them all, but LOVE Sister Coquina. She is so creepy!!!

[jsmcmullen92]

Picked up a Thinner 1/1 for $5 the other day from HPB. The book itself is in fine condition. The DJ has minor scuffing on it that you can see a little through the Brodart but it helps hide it from me so I don't have to worry yet :)
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20151207_171944.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20151207_171957.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20151206_174047.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20151206_174030.jpg

[sharki69]

Good looking copy Josh !

[killjoy72]

Nice find!

[Br!an]

That's a bargain.

Nice freakin' art Tim.

[Priest]

hard to beat ! great find

[goheat]

Wow, nice to be in the right place at the right time, Josh!

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks guys

[zelig]

Congrats Josh. Nice price.

[Theli]

Those are some amazing pieces, Tim! A big congrats!

[Stockerlone]

I get the original wrapped book for only 65.- Euro.... INKL. delivery from USA to Germany.:emot-roflolmao:

Stephen King - The Shining
Subterranean Press
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3526.JPG

[jcmanske]

Dang good deal! Congratulations, Stockerlone!

[Roog]

Besides Turtleback, also Paw Prints publishes the typical school&library hardcovers. These are the smaller DT5 and DT7 books based on the Pocket Books paperbacks:

http://www.roog.nu/521.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/522.jpg

[zelig]

Congratulations Frank and Rogier on the new items.

[Roog]

Thanks, Paul!

[killjoy72]

Nice guys- Congrats!

[bdwyer19]

I haven't posted many P&Js in awhile. I've been very happy with what the mailman has delivered over the past month.

Signed Bag of Bones (purchased from Betts)
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/FB4EE7D2-D88E-4A66-8560-7056D7AA476D_zpsqcdkxabj.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/FB4EE7D2-D88E-4A66-8560-7056D7AA476D_zpsqcdkxabj.jpg.html)

Signed Joyland 1st edition paperback (from Betts)
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/EAB6732D-C0B2-48A5-99AD-81415C30B4E5_zps86te4kxn.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/EAB6732D-C0B2-48A5-99AD-81415C30B4E5_zps86te4kxn.jpg.html)

Signed Rose Madder
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/5534F19C-9AE8-41CF-9AE0-AA4E4C82F850_zpsadqnilu0.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/5534F19C-9AE8-41CF-9AE0-AA4E4C82F850_zpsadqnilu0.jpg.html)

CD Slipcase for my signed Finders Keepers
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/B922CFC8-8129-4404-90DC-F9F861BEEECE_zpsk2y9kh9t.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/B922CFC8-8129-4404-90DC-F9F861BEEECE_zpsk2y9kh9t.jpg.html)

The Stephen King Companion, signed by George Beahm and David from Betts
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/F6BC1C31-8F3D-4E87-9C65-FF7CDA393A3F_zpsp0kwptf3.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/F6BC1C31-8F3D-4E87-9C65-FF7CDA393A3F_zpsp0kwptf3.jpg.html)

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[zelig]

Congrats Brian!

[goheat]

Awesome books and signatures, congrats Brian :)

[AKC]

Yep, that's a nice haul....CONGRATS!

[Ben Mears]

Those are some amazing pieces, Tim! A big congrats!

+1

[killjoy72]

Love the signatures! Nice haul :thumbsup:

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

[firemonkey66]

I know it's nothing new or exciting here, but it's an awesome new combination for me. Matching numbered CD S/L 25th Anniversary IT and IT S/L artwork portfolio. Thanks to Tim and David for helping me reunite these long lost friends:) http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t641/firemonkey66/prideampjoy2_zpsw08egfln.jpg

[frik]

Still exciting to me: Congratulations - love this duo!

sk

[TCCBodhi]

I know it's nothing new or exciting here, but it's an awesome new combination for me. Matching numbered CD S/L 25th Anniversary IT and IT S/L artwork portfolio. Thanks to Tim and David for helping me reunite these long lost friends:) http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t641/firemonkey66/prideampjoy2_zpsw08egfln.jpg

Congratulations Firemonkey! Matching number as well? I'll have these one of these days, hopefully by the end of 2016, but I need to either come into money or find a better deal than the norm before that happens. I'll find it when the right time and opportunity presents itself though.

[wizardsrainbow]

I know it's nothing new or exciting here, but it's an awesome new combination for me. Matching numbered CD S/L 25th Anniversary IT and IT S/L artwork portfolio. Thanks to Tim and David for helping me reunite these long lost friends:) http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t641/firemonkey66/prideampjoy2_zpsw08egfln.jpg

WELCOME!!

[AKC]

WELCOME!!

[webstar1000]

NICE. That set is KEY:) The artwork of the late/great Glen Orbik makes this edition just stellar.. and of course Erin Wells??? Wow.... Congrats. This is one set that will just increase and increase in value over time:)

[zelig]

Congratulations on that set! Makes me want to go and find the matching portfolio for my copy.

[AstroDad]

Congrats Firemonkey! Just getting the IT s/l is high on my list right now, jealous of your matching numbered set!

[goheat]

Awesome, congratulations, it is a fantastic set! Tim was the kindhearted soul who I got my S/L matching IT set from!

[webstar1000]

Yeah, they don't ever come up. I have seen only 2 that I can think of for sale.. with matching numbers... and I bought one of them! lol

[firemonkey66]

Thanks everybody:) I should have waited one day to post this, though, because the gift edition came in the mail today! Thanks again, David!

http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t641/firemonkey66/25thITgift1_zps32g0m1ig.jpg

[zelig]

Those look great. Congratulations!

[Cook]

I know it's nothing new or exciting here, but it's an awesome new combination for me. Matching numbered CD S/L 25th Anniversary IT and IT S/L artwork portfolio. Thanks to Tim and David for helping me reunite these long lost friends:) http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t641/firemonkey66/prideampjoy2_zpsw08egfln.jpg


Beautiful set !!
Congratulations

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[webstar1000]

VERY proud of my new Whelan!! It is called: "POWER OF THE WHITE". It is a oil on canvas 9x12 actual image... I love the pieces from DT#7. He really catches the "feel" of the book to me:)

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_8409.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_8409.jpg.html)

[firemonkey66]

VERY proud of my new Whelan!! It is called: "POWER OF THE WHITE". It is a oil on canvas 9x12 actual image... I love the pieces from DT#7. He really catches the "feel" of the book to me:)

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_8409.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_8409.jpg.html)

Cool image! It's got a different feel than a lot of the other dark tower art. Very nice. Congrats!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Wow Kris.....just wow!

Reminder: You told me your attorney didn't have your will updated yet with my name it. Has this been corrected?

Mulleins

[webstar1000]

Wow Kris.....just wow!

Reminder: You told me your attorney didn't have your will updated yet with my name it. Has this been corrected?

Mulleins

hahahahaha Ralph you have always been there:) lol

[zelig]

Congrats Kris!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Wow Kris.....just wow!

Reminder: You told me your attorney didn't have your will updated yet with my name it. Has this been corrected?

Mulleins

hahahahaha Ralph you have always been there:) lol

This has the makings of a Stephen King novel :ninja:

[Randall Flagg]

"The Power of David"...

[Merlin1958]

I received a rather stunning Christmas gift from a member right out of the blue. A soft cover, 2nd edition of "Mr. Mercede's"..........



http://imageshack.com/a/img911/4720/uTY4mN.jpg


http://imageshack.com/a/img903/3709/kiQI98.jpg


BTW, rumor has it that this is one of three "Claw" copies obtained at the, Brooklyn event. RF can elaborate... LOL


Yes, Merlin there is a Santa Claus.............

[sharki69]

Congrats kris and Bill - great additions !

I was chasing this one for a while - DT VII artist edition with eye doodle. Came with slipcase as a bonus. Thanks David !

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/3929EE49-6B13-405A-87FB-8DA187B5D8AC.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/3929EE49-6B13-405A-87FB-8DA187B5D8AC.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/DBC2D09C-B476-4D3E-A4AD-3D96982524F3.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/DBC2D09C-B476-4D3E-A4AD-3D96982524F3.jpg.html)

[zelig]

Looks great Shac! Congrats.

[frik]

Awesome, guys: congratulations!!

sk

[webstar1000]

Conrats Shac!!!!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[AstroDad]

So this came today after working out a deal with Bob Weinstein a couple of months ago. He had it on ebay and agreed to let me pay it off in installments. Very nice guy. Super excited to have this one, something I didn't think I would be able to afford for quite a while. The slipcase is a bit dinged up, but the book is in great condition.

http://i.imgur.com/YCEe0Ic.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HZq17QS.jpg

[zelig]

Congrats. That's one of my favorite books in the series.

[Theli]

A big congrats to all the new additions! The Drawing of Three signed/limited edition is pretty bad ass!

[killjoy72]

Way to go AstroDad!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Jimimck]

Nice pick up

[Ari_Racing]

Nice! Congratulations!

Did he mention anything about The Mist series? :)

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:



Edit: I neglected to mention that I also received this very nice item with the signed "Mr. Mercede's"......



http://imageshack.com/a/img633/8674/vASms0.jpg

[AstroDad]

Thanks all! It's been a big week for my collection. Received the DT2, made deals for the DT3 & 4 S/L as well. That gives me 2-6. 4 to go! Realistically, I will never own Gunslinger s/l, but one can dream :)

[Bunyip]

Thanks all! It's been a big week for my collection. Received the DT2, made deals for the DT3 & 4 S/L as well. That gives me 2-6. 4 to go! Realistically, I will never own Gunslinger s/l, but one can dream :)

Every journey starts with a small step... Keep trucking, that's 5 more than I have!

[tippy4]

Realistically, I will never own Gunslinger s/l, but one can dream :)

I used to think that too....and then one day the number that matches the rest of my set showed up on ebay and I had to bite the bullet.

You may find yourdelf in a similar situation one day.

[webstar1000]

Realistically, I will never own Gunslinger s/l, but one can dream :)

I used to think that too....and then one day the number that matches the rest of my set showed up on ebay and I had to bite the bullet.

You may find yourdelf in a similar situation one day.
Did that really happen? WOW!

[tippy4]

Realistically, I will never own Gunslinger s/l, but one can dream :)

I used to think that too....and then one day the number that matches the rest of my set showed up on ebay and I had to bite the bullet.

You may find yourdelf in a similar situation one day.
Did that really happen? WOW!

It did indeed.

I started my collection with DT4.....and then bought 5-7 from Grant.

I found my matching DT1 on ebay, and then found my matching DT3 because I was contacted by someone who saw my posting on the now defunct Grant NUMBERS WANTED PAGE (we negotiated over a year....then listed it on ebay with no buyers....and then we eventually came to an agreement).

[zelig]

Great story. Always amazed when a set is put together almost randomly like this.

[webstar1000]

Amazing! Good for you man!

[carlosdetweiller]

Realistically, I will never own Gunslinger s/l, but one can dream :)

I used to think that too....and then one day the number that matches the rest of my set showed up on ebay and I had to bite the bullet.

You may find yourdelf in a similar situation one day.
Did that really happen? WOW!

It did indeed.

I started my collection with DT4.....and then bought 5-7 from Grant.

I found my matching DT1 on ebay, and then found my matching DT3 because I was contacted by someone who saw my posting on the now defunct Grant NUMBERS WANTED PAGE (we negotiated over a year....then listed it on ebay with no buyers....and then we eventually came to an agreement).

Did you find a matching DT2?

[Rahfa]

That happened to me years ago...

I got the s/l DT I, and then the DT III and IV showed up after that as a matched set - then of course I had V-VII locked in.

So it CAN be done...although, I'm still looking for DT II! I have an author's copy as a placeholder.

[tippy4]

Did you find a matching DT2?



Alas I have not.

But you know what...that is ok...the hunt continues.

In the years I have been collecting, I have found 5 King S/Ls that match my set......bought three....passed on two.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Did you find a matching DT2?
Alas I have not. But you know what...that is ok...the hunt continues. In the years I have been collecting, I have found 5 King S/Ls that match my set......bought three....passed on two.

There are always Gunslinger S/L Letterd and Numbered for sale, but S/L DT2 is the hardest to find.

[George at C-Springs]

Not King-related, but one of my collecting Holy Grails. This is "Silencing the Guns" by James Dietz, and depicts the 506 PIR "Easy Company" of Band of Brothers fame and their assault on German artillery at Brecourt Manor, Normandy. In the BOB mini-series, this takes place in Episode 2. The print is signed by four Easy Company vets .... including Dick Winters. This is my very first Dick Winters signature, and has taken me years to get. It popped up on eBay late last night at $1400 below the previous one offered and it was also "Make an Offer", so I figured nothing to lose .... and I got it for what I think was a complete steal (almost $2000 below the previous one). Needless to say, I am one happy camper!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Screenshot_2015-12-16-18-53-25-1.png

[Randall Flagg]

Good job. Glad your patience paid off.

[zelig]

Congrats George!

[Merlin1958]

Not King-related, but one of my collecting Holy Grails. This is "Silencing the Guns" by James Dietz, and depicts the 506 PIR "Easy Company" of Band of Brothers fame and their assault on German artillery at Brecourt Manor, Normandy. In the BOB mini-series, this takes place in Episode 2. The print is signed by four Easy Company vets .... including Dick Winters. This is my very first Dick Winters signature, and has taken me years to get. It popped up on eBay late last night at $1400 below the previous one offered and it was also "Make an Offer", so I figured nothing to lose .... and I got it for what I think was a complete steal (almost $2000 below the previous one). Needless to say, I am one happy camper!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Screenshot_2015-12-16-18-53-25-1.png

Congrats, George I know how much you appreciate this stuff!!!



So, you opened that, huh? LOL LOL

[mosheprigan]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/633/KDOlTK.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/633/ywGMao.jpg

The latest book of Umberto Eco.

[mosheprigan]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/905/g0coFa.jpg
NOT from my Secret Santa but someone decided to surprise me, though. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[wizardsrainbow]

Happened to me too....My first set, #296 I started with DTIV like Tippy and bought DT V-... from Grant. Sometime I think before book 5 came out, I saw my #296 on ABE.com from the same seller in upstate New York but separate listings. I bought all 3 (back then, I think I got Gunslinger S/L for $2000). Then on eBay much later on I found #296 of Gunslinger Tapes and #296 of UK Wizard & Glass S/L plus I bought the (then) 4 Whelan Dark Tower prints all #296. I love my #296 set as it was put together "the hard way."

[webstar1000]

Happened to me too....My first set, #296 I started with DTIV like Tippy and bought DT V-... from Grant. Sometime I think before book 5 came out, I saw my #296 on ABE.com from the same seller in upstate New York but separate listings. I bought all 3 (back then, I think I got Gunslinger S/L for $2000). Then on eBay much later on I found #296 of Gunslinger Tapes and #296 of UK Wizard & Glass S/L plus I bought the (then) 4 Whelan Dark Tower prints all #296. I love my #296 set as it was put together "the hard way."

AMAZING!!!!

[dnemec]

Not King-related, but one of my collecting Holy Grails. This is "Silencing the Guns" by James Dietz, and depicts the 506 PIR "Easy Company" of Band of Brothers fame and their assault on German artillery at Brecourt Manor, Normandy. In the BOB mini-series, this takes place in Episode 2. The print is signed by four Easy Company vets .... including Dick Winters. This is my very first Dick Winters signature, and has taken me years to get. It popped up on eBay late last night at $1400 below the previous one offered and it was also "Make an Offer", so I figured nothing to lose .... and I got it for what I think was a complete steal (almost $2000 below the previous one). Needless to say, I am one happy camper!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Screenshot_2015-12-16-18-53-25-1.png


Gorgeous, George! I so wish I could find that Winters signed Band of Brothers for you. I haven't given up!!!

[frik]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/633/KDOlTK.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/633/ywGMao.jpg

The latest book of Umberto Eco.

Congratulations, Moshe!! :thumbsup:

sk

[Cwalker]

Not King-related, but one of my collecting Holy Grails. This is "Silencing the Guns" by James Dietz, and depicts the 506 PIR "Easy Company" of Band of Brothers fame and their assault on German artillery at Brecourt Manor, Normandy. In the BOB mini-series, this takes place in Episode 2. The print is signed by four Easy Company vets .... including Dick Winters. This is my very first Dick Winters signature, and has taken me years to get. It popped up on eBay late last night at $1400 below the previous one offered and it was also "Make an Offer", so I figured nothing to lose .... and I got it for what I think was a complete steal (almost $2000 below the previous one). Needless to say, I am one happy camper!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Screenshot_2015-12-16-18-53-25-1.png

I would like to thank you for posting this. My Great Uncle was Ltc. Charles Chase, the XO of the 506th PIR, second in command under Col Sink. It wasn't until after he passed in 1980 that I began to get an idea of just what his vast military career consisted of. Seeing the BOB, and paintings like this help bring his, and all veterans dedication and commitment to life again.

Thank you,
Cpl Walker

[mosheprigan]

THANK YOU! frik.

[mosheprigan]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/905/g0coFa.jpg
NOT from my Secret Santa but someone decided to surprise me, though. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

There were actually 2 "Good Samaritans" who collaborated for this surprise: Bill and Shac. That's the 2nd time they do it for me. THANK YOU, guys!

[George at C-Springs]

Good job. Glad your patience paid off.

Congrats George!

Congrats, George I know how much you appreciate this stuff!!!
Thank you everybody! It truly is something special for me ... a totally different meaning than a King sig.

Gorgeous, George! I so wish I could find that Winters signed Band of Brothers for you. I haven't given up!!!
Thank you Des, I really do appreciate you looking. I couldn't believe my luck in getting this one!

I would like to thank you for posting this. My Great Uncle was Ltc. Charles Chase, the XO of the 506th PIR, second in command under Col Sink. It wasn't until after he passed in 1980 that I began to get an idea of just what his vast military career consisted of. Seeing the BOB, and paintings like this help bring his, and all veterans dedication and commitment to life again.
Thank you,
Cpl Walker
Corporal Walker - I'm retired USAF myself and was fortunate enough to have met some of the 506th and other vets on several trips to Bastogne while I was in Europe. I got a real taste and appreciation for what they did; folks today have no idea. Of course the popularity of Band of Brothers shone the spotlight on the 506th, but they were just a cog in the gear. This will be my 13th such print (produced by Valor Studios), and what makes them special to me are those signatures. I hope you've got some artifacts from your great-uncle's career to remember him by!

[Dan]

I was fortunate enough to have found this moments after it was listed. After shipping it was a total of $13.99. I think I did fairly well.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/DanielLRoth005/IMG_0004.jpg

I purchased this from Gauntlet Press' Elite special he runs in his newsletter. It was half list price, so I bought it. Matheson is among my top authors and I collect nearly everything he has. I really love this book, also.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/DanielLRoth005/IMG_0005.jpg

[dnemec]

I was fortunate enough to have found this moments after it was listed. After shipping it was a total of $13.99. I think I did fairly well.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/DanielLRoth005/IMG_0004.jpg

I purchased this from Gauntlet Press' Elite special he runs in his newsletter. It was half list price, so I bought it. Matheson is among my top authors and I collect nearly everything he has. I really love this book, also.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/DanielLRoth005/IMG_0005.jpg

Seriously?!? $13.99 for the BOBD proof?!? Holy shit! I'll give you double for it plus shipping... :evil:

BTW, I have the traycase Other Kingdoms too. Pretty nice book!

[sharki69]

Deal of the year Dan !! congrats

[Pasiuk57]

SUPER DEAL!!!!

[herbertwest]

I was fortunate enough to have found this moments after it was listed. After shipping it was a total of $13.99. I think I did fairly well.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/DanielLRoth005/IMG_0004.jpg

I purchased this from Gauntlet Press' Elite special he runs in his newsletter. It was half list price, so I bought it. Matheson is among my top authors and I collect nearly everything he has. I really love this book, also.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/DanielLRoth005/IMG_0005.jpg

Steal! Well done!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

I've just received this piece. It includes a letter by Stephen King:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/12391278_10208598627707858_7402787407482798512_n.j pg?oh=49fcfa851db6501676aef558f9dd2cab&oe=571F41B5

[Dan]

Thanks for the comments! It was poorly advertised, so I was at the right place at the right time.

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations!

I've just received this piece. It includes a letter by Stephen King:


Nice piece, Ari! I thought I had never seen it before but I did find a copy in my collection. I bought it from Rocky Wood in 2011. I'm pretty sure I have never seen another. I don't know much about it. Do you think it was a one-shot magazine?

[herbertwest]

It looks nice and some sort of fanzine?
Nice grab!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats to everyone for their new toys!!! LOL

[Stockerlone]

Some weeks ago, i get from Vinny Chong some GREAT remarques,
this is the first one.

From the new HC DT series from Poland

Stephen King - DT1 - ROLAND
signed and remarqued from VINCENT CHONG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3488.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3487.JPG

https://vincentchongart.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/d_3401.jpg?w=209&h=300

Vincent Chong HP
https://vincentchongart.wordpress.com/2015/05/29/the-gunslingerthe-dark-tower-series/

[frik]

Very nice, Frank: congratulations!!

sk

[Pasiuk57]

Frank
very nice! Got the package yesterday -thanks again!
Also for the great "Leseprobe"!

[Drake69]

I finally got off my lazy ass and took some pics of my newest stuff....

Creepshow Tee

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/20151219_151026_zpslyf3hgxu.jpg

The Stephen King Companion signed

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/20151212_165112_zpsj37iyops.jpg

Childe Roland Tee

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/20151219_150922_zpsreryxau3.jpg

This tee shirt came from TeeSpring.com and is really nice. I have another tee coming from them that's pretty cool in the same vein that I'll post up when I get it.

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Theli]

Live the Roland remarque from Vinny!

[Sovereign]

Brand new Gunslinger (2nd ed.). I just took it out of the wrap. It was listed as mint, no damage, and new. It was new and in fine condition aside from a dent to the top spine-side corner. It was hard to see in the wrap, so it's possible the seller didn't know. Can I fix it (there is no damage to the book itself)? Should I ask for a partial refund?

http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah46/SovereignTF/TheDarkTowerOrg/image_zps3rmnhxfq.jpg (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/SovereignTF/media/TheDarkTowerOrg/image_zps3rmnhxfq.jpg.html)

[Kingfan24]

Since you took it out of the wrap i doubt the seller would offer a partial refund.

[DoctorZaius]

Unfortunately, I have to agree. Once the shrink-wrap has been removed, the seller has no way of knowing if the condition had changed. That's how I would look at it. I have a first edition still in shrink-wrap, and if I were to sell it, I would not offer any refund unless the book were returned in the same condition.

[Sovereign]

What if I have pictures of it damaged IN the shrinkwrap? Though I don't really want to return it if someone knows a good way of flattening out the DJ. It is in amazing condition otherwise

[Priest]

Unfortunately the paper of the jacked doesn't make it easy to remove such creases - i have on myself and try to flatten it out, but it will never go away fully.

Once bought a stand alone cover, and this had some creases to - no chance to remove them.

I agree to the others, if your removed the shrink-wrap , its hard to argue , but try. Maybe the seller agrees to you. Even if i dont expect it, its always better to ask then not to ask at all.
Otherwise its like you said, its a fantastic book and in great condition, so if you flatten it a little and put it in a mylar cover it might even not be seeable anymore.

[Priest]

What if I have pictures of it damaged IN the shrinkwrap? Though I don't really want to return it if someone knows a good way of flattening out the DJ. It is in amazing condition otherwise

If i may ask, why did you open it, i you saw it before ?
No intend to sound sarcastic, but if you see some damages you did not expect - i would not open it, but return it directly.

[TCCBodhi]

What if I have pictures of it damaged IN the shrinkwrap? Though I don't really want to return it if someone knows a good way of flattening out the DJ. It is in amazing condition otherwise

I think you can get most of what you see well minimized, and with the Brodart will be hard to tell. I think you have a little wiggle room to ask for a partial refund if the description was As New. The damage would have been clear in person though not visible on the picture, so the description wasn't quite accurate. I'd be polite about it, but I think you were right to take off the wrap for this seller to check for other condition issues. As many had already said, it can't be guaranteed to be the original wrap and it could be used to hide other problems with the book if it wasn't removed.

[stroppygoblin]

whilst I disagree in principle that removing the shrink wrap forfeits any rights to a refund (you have zero rights to a partial refund by the way, thats just negotiation with the buyer, he is only required to refund) - in this case I think removing it knowing there was a possibility of damage has made your case difficult to argue. Even if you have pictures before the removal, as the seller I would question why you would remove it, as in their eyes you have potentially reduced it's selling value. YOU may be unhappy with a small crease, but many others would accept it.

Unless you paid a ridiculous amount of money to get a perfect copy I would just put it on my shelf and be happy. :)

[Randall Flagg]

Put a broadart cover on it and you may not even see the slight ding.
As mentioned, unless it was listed as perfect and you are seeking to return it for a full refund, just enjoy the book.

[Br!an]

Brand new Gunslinger (2nd ed.). I just took it out of the wrap. It was listed as mint, no damage, and new. It was new and in fine condition aside from a dent to the top spine-side corner. It was hard to see in the wrap, so it's possible the seller didn't know. Can I fix it (there is no damage to the book itself)? Should I ask for a partial refund?



You can obtain a full refund through eBay buyer protection even if the seller disagrees. You can get a partial refund only at the discretion of the seller. I don't see any harm in asking politely.

There are ways to flatten creased paper. Heat, pressure, controlled humidity and time will help. You do have to be careful to avoid damaging it further though.

Don't try this on an expensive (Gunslinger) dustjacket for your first effort; Place a clean paper on a hard surface. Place the dustjacket face down on the paper. Cover the dustjacket with a clean thin cloth. Using a clean steam iron you can carefully iron the affect area. The trick is to use enough heat and moisture to allow the fibers to relax. The problem of course is overdoing it and causing more damage. Once ironed then place the dustjacket in a book press or stack heavy books on top.

Probably better to put the Brodart on it and be happy.

[Sovereign]

Well when I buy any expensive book I take pictures of it immediately upon receiving it; as a safety measure for damages. I thought the top corner looked dinged, but the listing specifically said no corner bumps, and it was hard to tell for sure through the wrap. I removed the wrap and it was obviously a dent. When I look back at the wrapped photos, having already seen the dent, I can tell, but I can see how the seller may have overlooked the damage through the wrap.

EDIT: I asked the seller for a reasonable 25$ refund, just for me having to deal with the dent, and they immediately accepted. That brings the cost of the book down to 300$, and considering it's mint (other than the dent), I think I can live with that.

[jhanic]

Well when I buy any expensive book I take pictures of it immediately upon receiving it; as a safety measure for damages. I thought the top corner looked dinged, but the listing specifically said no corner bumps, and it was hard to tell for sure through the wrap. I removed the wrap and it was obviously a dent. When I look back at the wrapped photos, having already seen the dent, I can tell, but I can see how the seller may have overlooked the damage through the wrap.

EDIT: I asked the seller for a reasonable 25$ refund, just for me having to deal with the dent, and they immediately accepted. That brings the cost of the book down to 300$, and considering it's mint (other than the dent), I think I can live with that.

:thumbsup:

It never hurts to try and it worked!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

I've just received this piece. It includes a letter by Stephen King:


Nice piece, Ari! I thought I had never seen it before but I did find a copy in my collection. I bought it from Rocky Wood in 2011. I'm pretty sure I have never seen another. I don't know much about it. Do you think it was a one-shot magazine?

Thank you!

I've been searching a little bit about it and it seems there's no info. I took a shot at the item since I didn't have info about it and I didn't know if it was the one that had King's letter. I'll keep searching to find out if there are more numbers.


Jeremy, yes, it looks like a fanzine. Nevertheless, it's not bad production.

[amd013]

Well I haven't had many new additions to my collection lately because I have been saving up for this new PnJ

I am still living near Chicago, but should be moving to Austin area in early January.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/dec11_23e.jpg

Edit: can anyone see the picture? I can't, I've done this before, not sure what I did wrong this time.
Edit#2: nevermind figured it out.

[firemonkey66]

Well I haven't had many new additions to my collection lately because I have been saving up for this new PnJ

I am still living near Chicago, but should be moving to Austin area in early January.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/dec11_23e.jpg

Edit: can anyone see the picture? I can't, I've done this before, not sure what I did wrong this time.
Edit#2: nevermind figured it out.

I'm jealous:) Very nice!

[sharki69]

Congrats !! show us the library !!!!

[AstroDad]

Had a couple of arrivals today.

First, The Bachman Books 1st/1st. I was looking for this one for a good 6 months to no avail, or at least nothing at a reasonable price. A first print of this thing seems to come up next to never other than people wanting $300+ for it. Finally this one came up for a straight auction and I thought I would be able to get it for what I thought it was supposed to be worth, around $150 or so. That didn't happen! I ended up paying $225 for it, but I was determined to get it since it seem like they just don't come up much. It isn't in Fine condition, but not too bad for this book from what I have seen.

http://i.imgur.com/1NCmwCD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/n7IZ5Oj.jpg

Then, I received my The Waste Lands S/L courtesy of skyofcrack. 2nd of the 3 Dark Tower s/l I have added recently. Should have DT4 soon!

http://i.imgur.com/9tafgmC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uAm7ti8.jpg

I noticed the jacket had only the trade edition price. I assume this was normal for the s/l of The Waste Lands? Please tell me it is! :)

[firemonkey66]

I noticed the jacket had only the trade edition price. I assume this was normal for the s/l of The Waste Lands? Please tell me it is! :)

Apparently the limited edition had the same dust jacket as the first edition, so it's normal. Click the below link and then hit the 'discussion' tab on that page to see the thread where I found this information.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Waste+Lands+The+DTIII+-+S+L

[AstroDad]

I noticed the jacket had only the trade edition price. I assume this was normal for the s/l of The Waste Lands? Please tell me it is! :)

Apparently the limited edition had the same dust jacket as the first edition, so it's normal. Click the below link and then hit the 'discussion' tab on that page to see the thread where I found this information.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Waste+Lands+The+DTIII+-+S+L

thanks! I looked at the book page, but failed to read the discussion :)

[firemonkey66]

I noticed the jacket had only the trade edition price. I assume this was normal for the s/l of The Waste Lands? Please tell me it is! :)

Apparently the limited edition had the same dust jacket as the first edition, so it's normal. Click the below link and then hit the 'discussion' tab on that page to see the thread where I found this information.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Waste+Lands+The+DTIII+-+S+L

thanks! I looked at the book page, but failed to read the discussion :)

No problem:) Congratulations on the purchases, by the way!

[Dan]

Congrats on the new books! I need to get in gear and get some Dark Tower S/Ls.

[Theli]

Very nice additions AstroDad!

AMD, fantastic new digs! Congrats!

[jreitan47]

Very nice! I've been having a hell of a time finding a Bachman Books first in my price range as well!

[webstar1000]

Congrats... LOVE the DT S/L's:)

[amd013]

Thanks everyone for your kind words.


Congrats !! show us the library !!!!

Just before I found out I was being transferred (or severed), I had ordered some Billy bookcases from Ikea. I decided not to assemble them after they arrived about a month later, so I will build them when I move in. The movers are loading on the 30th of Dec. So look for pictures (in my collection thread) around Feb or so.

You know, of all the pictures taken by the builder during the build process, I don't think I have any pictures of the bedrooms (except master).

Here is the floor plan for the 2nd floor (I got the optional media room with the wet bar). I haven't decided which room will be the library. (Master bedroom on ground floor). I think it will either be Bedroom #2 or Bedroom #3. The window in Bedroom #2 faces south, and bedroom in #3 faces north. The lots on either side of my property have not been sold, so I don't know if my neighbors houses will be 1 or 2 stories (probably 2, since the lots are small, so can't get a big footprint for a single story home). Which ever room is not the library will be a storage/exercise room (or exercise equipment storage room :wink:). Bedroom #4 will be a guest room. Any recomendations on which room should be the library/den?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/2ndfloor.JPG

Mike

[webstar1000]

Thanks everyone for your kind words.


Congrats !! show us the library !!!!

Just before I found out I was being transferred (or severed), I had ordered some Billy bookcases from Ikea. I decided not to assemble them after they arrived about a month later, so I will build them when I move in. The movers are loading on the 30th of Dec. So look for pictures (in my collection thread) around Feb or so.

You know, of all the pictures taken by the builder during the build process, I don't think I have any pictures of the bedrooms (except master).

Here is the floor plan for the 2nd floor (I got the optional media room with the wet bar). I haven't decided which room will be the library. (Master bedroom on ground floor). I think it will either be Bedroom #2 or Bedroom #3. The window in Bedroom #2 faces south, and bedroom in #3 faces north. The lots on either side of my property have not been sold, so I don't know if my neighbors houses will be 1 or 2 stories (probably 2, since the lots are small, so can't get a big footprint for a single story home). Which ever room is not the library will be a storage/exercise room (or exercise equipment storage room :wink:). Bedroom #4 will be a guest room. Any recomendations on which room should be the library/den?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/2ndfloor.JPG

Mike
The largest.

[Bunyip]

Just got this in Australia from Br!an the champion. I'm absolutley thrilled. Br!an also went out of his way for me and grabbed me the U.S BOB,a slipcasd Finders Keepers,and a 1st Misery. I've never seen such outstanding packing,honestly. It makes me want to email everyone I've ever posted something to and apologise. He is just a great a bloke, and I'm really grateful for his help.
Anyway,signed Revival. Love it. Thanks again mate! Having trouble with imgur. Can't seem to directly pics to this site. Links only?
http://imgur.com/a/XrR83

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks everyone for your kind words.


Congrats !! show us the library !!!!

Just before I found out I was being transferred (or severed), I had ordered some Billy bookcases from Ikea. I decided not to assemble them after they arrived about a month later, so I will build them when I move in. The movers are loading on the 30th of Dec. So look for pictures (in my collection thread) around Feb or so.

You know, of all the pictures taken by the builder during the build process, I don't think I have any pictures of the bedrooms (except master).

Here is the floor plan for the 2nd floor (I got the optional media room with the wet bar). I haven't decided which room will be the library. (Master bedroom on ground floor). I think it will either be Bedroom #2 or Bedroom #3. The window in Bedroom #2 faces south, and bedroom in #3 faces north. The lots on either side of my property have not been sold, so I don't know if my neighbors houses will be 1 or 2 stories (probably 2, since the lots are small, so can't get a big footprint for a single story home). Which ever room is not the library will be a storage/exercise room (or exercise equipment storage room :wink:). Bedroom #4 will be a guest room. Any recomendations on which room should be the library/den?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/2ndfloor.JPG

Mike


Bedroom #3. It's the largest and the north facing window should have zero direct sunlight. You still should put tint and blinds/curtains on the window.

[Merlin1958]

Well I haven't had many new additions to my collection lately because I have been saving up for this new PnJ

I am still living near Chicago, but should be moving to Austin area in early January.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/dec11_23e.jpg

Edit: can anyone see the picture? I can't, I've done this before, not sure what I did wrong this time.
Edit#2: nevermind figured it out.


That looks like a potentially "Haunted House"!!!! LOL LOL


J/K Congrats, my friend. Looks wonderful!!!!

[herbertwest]

That's a wonderful Pride & Joy, congratulations !

[carlosdetweiller]

Yesterday was a good day for me getting stuff in the mail. I was lucky when a Bazaar of Bad Dreams UK proof got listed on ABE a couple of weeks ago for $100. I must have seen it pretty soon after it was listed. It arrived yesterday. Number 65 in case anyone is keeping track.

I also got a copy of the Hard Case Crime edition of Joyland. This is one of the ones with a Robert McGinnis drawing. I am normally not attracted to books with added drawings but I really wanted one of these. Interestingly three of us collectors ordered these at about the same time. Steve Sargent at Analecta Books messed up the shipping and becca69 received my copy in the mail. We had exchanged e-mails earlier and she knew that this was the drawing I had requested so she sent it on to me. I have not received anything from Analecta yet but I assume I will get a copy that I will forward to the correct owner. What a clusterf.......! Anyway I am grateful to becca69 for going to the post office during the busiest time of the year to make sure I got my correct copy.

A couple of other things arrived. I bought that ex-lib copy of Carrie from eBay that was posted here for $100. The dj is near perfect but has the library sticker on the spine. I felt certain that I could get it off with heat from a hair dryer and tweezers but it is stuck pretty hard. I am sending it to Dragonfly Bindery. George Sargent said he could get it off with no problem. He has all kinds of solvents. I plan to marry the dj with a beautiful but jacketless copy of Carrie that I bought for $75 a while back.

I also got my PS Publishing edition of Skeleton Crew from Subterranean Press.

I am still waiting on my lettered Thinner from PS Publishing. Tracking says it cleared through Chicago on 12/13 but no data after that. It is registered mail so I am not too worried but where the heck is it?

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/BOBDUKproof_zps0ahjbxed.jpg

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

[webstar1000]

Yesterday was a good day for me getting stuff in the mail. I was lucky when a Bazaar of Bad Dreams UK proof got listed on ABE a couple of weeks ago for $100. I must have seen it pretty soon after it was listed. It arrived yesterday. Number 65 in case anyone is keeping track.

I also got a copy of the Hard Case Crime edition of Joyland. This is one of the ones with a Robert McGinnis drawing. I am normally not attracted to books with added drawings but I really wanted one of these. Interestingly three of us collectors ordered these at about the same time. Steve Sargent at Analecta Books messed up the shipping and becca69 received my copy in the mail. We had exchanged e-mails earlier and she knew that this was the drawing I had requested so she sent it on to me. I have not received anything from Analecta yet but I assume I will get a copy that I will forward to the correct owner. What a clusterf.......! Anyway I am grateful to becca69 for going to the post office during the busiest time of the year to make sure I got my correct copy.

A couple of other things arrived. I bought that ex-lib copy of Carrie from eBay that was posted here for $100. The dj is near perfect but has the library sticker on the spine. I felt certain that I could get it off with heat from a hair dryer and tweezers but it is stuck pretty hard. I am sending it to Dragonfly Bindery. George Sargent said he could get it off with no problem. He has all kinds of solvents. I plan to marry the dj with a beautiful but jacketless copy of Carrie that I bought for $75 a while back.

I also got my PS Publishing edition of Skeleton Crew from Subterranean Press.

I am still waiting on my lettered Thinner from PS Publishing. Tracking says it cleared through Chicago on 12/13 but no data after that. It is registered mail so I am not too worried but where the heck is it?

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/BOBDUKproof_zps0ahjbxed.jpg

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

VERY cool stuff there Bob. Congrats!

[Priest]

So many nice stories to read , congrats folks - fantastic days, aren't they?

[becca69]

Yesterday was a good day for me getting stuff in the mail. I was lucky when a Bazaar of Bad Dreams UK proof got listed on ABE a couple of weeks ago for $100. I must have seen it pretty soon after it was listed. It arrived yesterday. Number 65 in case anyone is keeping track.

I also got a copy of the Hard Case Crime edition of Joyland. This is one of the ones with a Robert McGinnis drawing. I am normally not attracted to books with added drawings but I really wanted one of these. Interestingly three of us collectors ordered these at about the same time. Steve Sargent at Analecta Books messed up the shipping and becca69 received my copy in the mail. We had exchanged e-mails earlier and she knew that this was the drawing I had requested so she sent it on to me. I have not received anything from Analecta yet but I assume I will get a copy that I will forward to the correct owner. What a clusterf.......! Anyway I am grateful to becca69 for going to the post office during the busiest time of the year to make sure I got my correct copy.

A couple of other things arrived. I bought that ex-lib copy of Carrie from eBay that was posted here for $100. The dj is near perfect but has the library sticker on the spine. I felt certain that I could get it off with heat from a hair dryer and tweezers but it is stuck pretty hard. I am sending it to Dragonfly Bindery. George Sargent said he could get it off with no problem. He has all kinds of solvents. I plan to marry the dj with a beautiful but jacketless copy of Carrie that I bought for $75 a while back.

I also got my PS Publishing edition of Skeleton Crew from Subterranean Press.

I am still waiting on my lettered Thinner from PS Publishing. Tracking says it cleared through Chicago on 12/13 but no data after that. It is registered mail so I am not too worried but where the heck is it?

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/BOBDUKproof_zps0ahjbxed.jpg

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

And here I thought you were the best Secret Santa ever!! Haha! Glad it made it. It's really super nice in person. It was great having it "in my collection" for that short time - hehe! Glad it got there safely.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Bob! Those UK Bazaar of Bad Dreams ARCs seem to be REALLY scarce.

John

[The Library Policeman]

Nice, Bob. Congratulations!

[jcmanske]

Congratulations, Bob! Great pickups. Diligence pays off!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice, Bob! Congratulations!!

[Theli]

Absolutely killer stuff Bob! Love the remarque!

[zelig]

Congrats everyone on the recent P&J's. Bob you got a great deal on that UK Bazaar proof. Well done! And sounds great what you are doing with the Carrie to end up with a sharp copy. Congrats. Hope your Thinner arrives soon.

[jreitan47]

Congrats Bob!!

[Ben Mears]

Nice haul, Bob.

[Pasiuk57]

Bob
Great acquisitions!

[wizardsrainbow]

Nice Bob-

Interesting...I ordered a remarqued Joyland from Steve at Analecta also and received the WRONG one too! I have sent the copy back to Steve and am awaiting the correct copy...Now I wonder if he shipped it somewhere else?

[wizardsrainbow]

All of you know I'm a Dark Tower nut case. Squirreled away somewhere I have a flatsigned 1st edition of Legends (1998 ) which features the story Little Sisters of Eluria for the first time. Well, courtesy of a member here, I was able to pick up this inscribed copy to Marty, first by King and then on the next page artist Erik Wilson did a Remarque of Roland and then inscribed to Marty on opposing page and dated year of publication. I don't know for a fact that King's signature was done at the same time, but maybe I'm hoping King's signature is also year of publication.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Legends1.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Legends21.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Legends3.jpg


And I also picked up this 1st edition Gunslinger inscribed to Nancy and dated year of publication (1982).

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Gunslinger12.jpg

[Priest]

Very nice ! Great additions to a great collection

[carlosdetweiller]

All of you know I'm a Dark Tower nut case. Squirreled away somewhere I have a flatsigned 1st edition of Legends (1998 ) which features the story Little Sisters of Eluria for the first time. Well, courtesy of a member here, I was able to pick up this inscribed copy to Marty, first by King and then on the next page artist Erik Wilson did a Remarque of Roland and then inscribed to Marty on opposing page and dated year of publication. I don't know for a fact that King's signature was done at the same time, but maybe I'm hoping King's signature is also year of publication.


David, King almost certainly signed the book on 11/23/98. This book was discussed recently in another thread. Stu Tinker had a dinner for several people the night before the signing. Erik Wilson was signing and drawing in books at that dinner. Doesn't your book also have Terry Goodkind's signature dated 11/22/98 also? The original owner almost certainly used the book as one of his two books at the signing the next day with King.
Bob

P.S. Try using a flash for your photos.

[Br!an]

Imgur is strange. If you click the picture another window opens with the image. Right click that and copy the image location. That will render properly here.

Thanks for the compliments! I'm glad you are happy!


Just got this in Australia from Br!an the champion. I'm absolutley thrilled. Br!an also went out of his way for me and grabbed me the U.S BOB,a slipcasd Finders Keepers,and a 1st Misery. I've never seen such outstanding packing,honestly. It makes me want to email everyone I've ever posted something to and apologise. He is just a great a bloke, and I'm really grateful for his help.
Anyway,signed Revival. Love it. Thanks again mate! Having trouble with imgur. Can't seem to directly pics to this site. Links only?

http://imgur.com/a/XrR83http://i.imgur.com/c37MM5e.jpg
http://imgur.com/a/XrR83"]http://imgur.com/a/XrR83

[jhanic]

David, those are awesome! Congratulations!

Brian, very, very nice!

John

[wizardsrainbow]

All of you know I'm a Dark Tower nut case. Squirreled away somewhere I have a flatsigned 1st edition of Legends (1998 ) which features the story Little Sisters of Eluria for the first time. Well, courtesy of a member here, I was able to pick up this inscribed copy to Marty, first by King and then on the next page artist Erik Wilson did a Remarque of Roland and then inscribed to Marty on opposing page and dated year of publication. I don't know for a fact that King's signature was done at the same time, but maybe I'm hoping King's signature is also year of publication.


David, King almost certainly signed the book on 11/23/98. This book was discussed recently in another thread. Stu Tinker had a dinner for several people the night before the signing. Erik Wilson was signing and drawing in books at that dinner. Doesn't your book also have Terry Goodkind's signature dated 11/22/98 also? The original owner almost certainly used the book as one of his two books at the signing the next day with King.
Bob

P.S. Try using a flash for your photos.

Well, Bob, you are amazing as always....I turned to Terry's story and there plain as day was an inscription to Marty from Terry Goodkind. AWESOME!! Means that this book was all signed year of publication. Man, wish I had been at that event with all of you. All the big boppers were there. I was still just a King collector neophyte working on my first edition collection. I had no clue there was an event.

Still, when I bought Betts, one of the things I "bought" were 2 Bag of Bones event tickets...I think they were #19 and #20. I kept #19 and I think gave the other ticket to someone else.

I still have a "bunch" of stuff that came with the store that have just been put in storage. Stu had a large paper mache (spelling?) Stephen King head that he said was made by a local artist. It was on his "books" at $2500. It's been in a box in my storage unit for 6 years and I've never looked at it.

[webstar1000]

All of you know I'm a Dark Tower nut case. Squirreled away somewhere I have a flatsigned 1st edition of Legends (1998 ) which features the story Little Sisters of Eluria for the first time. Well, courtesy of a member here, I was able to pick up this inscribed copy to Marty, first by King and then on the next page artist Erik Wilson did a Remarque of Roland and then inscribed to Marty on opposing page and dated year of publication. I don't know for a fact that King's signature was done at the same time, but maybe I'm hoping King's signature is also year of publication.


David, King almost certainly signed the book on 11/23/98. This book was discussed recently in another thread. Stu Tinker had a dinner for several people the night before the signing. Erik Wilson was signing and drawing in books at that dinner. Doesn't your book also have Terry Goodkind's signature dated 11/22/98 also? The original owner almost certainly used the book as one of his two books at the signing the next day with King.
Bob

P.S. Try using a flash for your photos.

Well, Bob, you are amazing as always....I turned to Terry's story and there plain as day was an inscription to Marty from Terry Goodkind. AWESOME!! Means that this book was all signed year of publication. Man, wish I had been at that event with all of you. All the big boppers were there. I was still just a King collector neophyte working on my first edition collection. I had no clue there was an event.

Still, when I bought Betts, one of the things I "bought" were 2 Bag of Bones event tickets...I think they were #19 and #20. I kept #19 and I think gave the other ticket to someone else.

I still have a "bunch" of stuff that came with the store that have just been put in storage. Stu had a large paper mache (spelling?) Stephen King head that he said was made by a local artist. It was on his "books" at $2500. It's been in a box in my storage unit for 6 years and I've never looked at it.

Love to see some of that stuff David! lol

[carlosdetweiller]

I still have a "bunch" of stuff that came with the store that have just been put in storage. Stu had a large paper mache (spelling?) Stephen King head that he said was made by a local artist. It was on his "books" at $2500. It's been in a box in my storage unit for 6 years and I've never looked at it.

Stu had that paper mache head hanging in the old Betts Bookstore on Main Street. I saw it a couple of times. I never made it to the Hammond Street store so I don't know if it hung there too. It was a much smaller store and there may not have been room. I can't recall if Stu had a price on it or not. I think I heard him say it was not for sale. It was an iconic item and I think he had photos of it in a few of his newsletters. I always thought it was pretty cool. It wasn't an item I wanted to buy but it was a perfect wall decoration for Betts Bookstore.

[divemaster]

Stu had a large paper mache (spelling?) Stephen King head that he said was made by a local artist. It was on his "books" at $2500. It's been in a box in my storage unit for 6 years and I've never looked at it.

Careful! As we speak, the head is slowly, slowly chewing its way out of the box. It's hungry, and it's coming for you.

[wizardsrainbow]

LOL...how appropriate! to be consumed by a likeness of SK!!!

[carlosdetweiller]

I still have a "bunch" of stuff that came with the store that have just been put in storage. Stu had a large paper mache (spelling?) Stephen King head that he said was made by a local artist. It was on his "books" at $2500. It's been in a box in my storage unit for 6 years and I've never looked at it.

Stu had that paper mache head hanging in the old Betts Bookstore on Main Street. I saw it a couple of times. I never made it to the Hammond Street store so I don't know if it hung there too. It was a much smaller store and there may not have been room. I can't recall if Stu had a price on it or not. I think I heard him say it was not for sale. It was an iconic item and I think he had photos of it in a few of his newsletters. I always thought it was pretty cool. It wasn't an item I wanted to buy but it was a perfect wall decoration for Betts Bookstore.

It took some digging but I finally found it. This is from a Betts Bookstore flyer from 1994. I guess I was mistaken and it was always for sale (isn't everything?) Anyway here is a photo. The picture is not the greatest but I remember this being very well done and pretty big. IIRC it was probably 18 to 24 inches tall. Not an item for everyone but it really looked good hanging in the old Betts Bookstore on Main St.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/papermache_zps5ub9ufjf.jpg

[webstar1000]

That is cool. LOL David you really have this?

[herbertwest]

All of you know I'm a Dark Tower nut case. Squirreled away somewhere I have a flatsigned 1st edition of Legends (1998 ) which features the story Little Sisters of Eluria for the first time. Well, courtesy of a member here, I was able to pick up this inscribed copy to Marty, first by King and then on the next page artist Erik Wilson did a Remarque of Roland and then inscribed to Marty on opposing page and dated year of publication. I don't know for a fact that King's signature was done at the same time, but maybe I'm hoping King's signature is also year of publication.


David, King almost certainly signed the book on 11/23/98. This book was discussed recently in another thread. Stu Tinker had a dinner for several people the night before the signing. Erik Wilson was signing and drawing in books at that dinner. Doesn't your book also have Terry Goodkind's signature dated 11/22/98 also? The original owner almost certainly used the book as one of his two books at the signing the next day with King.
Bob

P.S. Try using a flash for your photos.

Well, Bob, you are amazing as always....I turned to Terry's story and there plain as day was an inscription to Marty from Terry Goodkind. AWESOME!! Means that this book was all signed year of publication. Man, wish I had been at that event with all of you. All the big boppers were there. I was still just a King collector neophyte working on my first edition collection. I had no clue there was an event.

Still, when I bought Betts, one of the things I "bought" were 2 Bag of Bones event tickets...I think they were #19 and #20. I kept #19 and I think gave the other ticket to someone else.

I still have a "bunch" of stuff that came with the store that have just been put in storage. Stu had a large paper mache (spelling?) Stephen King head that he said was made by a local artist. It was on his "books" at $2500. It's been in a box in my storage unit for 6 years and I've never looked at it.

This one?

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/CAPTAINTRIPS/BETTS7.jpg

From my website : http://club-stephenking.fr/164-betts-bookstore-specialising-in-stephen-king-books

[wizardsrainbow]

Well, as I said, Never looked at it but THAT MUST be the one!

[Bunyip]

Classic!! There's certainly some talented folks around.

[Ari_Racing]

Amazing stuff and information!

I've just received these:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/885042_10208651875039008_3595667053716099448_o.jpg

Porfolio is missing one color piece but I'm confident I'll find one for sale. Already did years ago.

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xla1/t31.0-8/1015931_10208651894479494_1104799951771423110_o.jp g

[Bunyip]

Amazing stuff and information!

I've just received these:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/885042_10208651875039008_3595667053716099448_o.jpg

Porfolio is missing one color piece but I'm confident I'll find one for sale. Already did years ago.

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xla1/t31.0-8/1015931_10208651894479494_1104799951771423110_o.jp g

Super stuff! Congratulations.

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks to Roseannebarr:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1450997558-Maine%20Seniors%20face.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1450997570-Maine%20Seniors%20open.JPG

[jhanic]

:thumbsup: to both Ari and RF!

John

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup: For ALL the new P&J displayed here recently!!! Truly amazing collectibles!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[TCCBodhi]

Thanks to Ralph M for selling me cheaply his spare copy of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon-PopUp Book (http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16629&cat=863)! This was Box #1 of 2 that arrived for me on the 23rd. I don't know if I'll get the other one posted tonight though. Merry Christmas everyone!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/863/medium/20151223_152912.jpg

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Roseannebarr]

Thanks to Roseannebarr:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1450997558-Maine%20Seniors%20face.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1450997570-Maine%20Seniors%20open.JPG

Good article. Learned a few new things too!

[Johnny007]

Sorry for the question -- I know it's been asked and answered numerous times. I want to paste of few P&Js but I'm not sure how to do it. The pics aren't the best but the books are pretty good. Thankful for any help!

[Merlin1958]

Sorry for the question -- I know it's been asked and answered numerous times. I want to paste of few P&Js but I'm not sure how to do it. The pics aren't the best but the books are pretty good. Thankful for any help!Load the pics into a hosting service (imageshack etc.) copy the "Direct" link and paste into the box that appears when you click the icon that looks like a picture frame. Photo should appear when the post is saved.

[Roog]

Finally, just before the end of the year, the Polish hardcover DT-series has been completed! I think it is one of the most beautiful sets there is :D

http://www.roog.nu/533.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/534.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/535.jpg

[zelig]

They look great! I'm still waiting for #6. I think it got lost in the mail so may have to track another one down. That set looks really good. Congratulations!

[Roog]

Thanks, Paul! Hope you'll get your number six.

[Priest]

Very nice congrats

[Pasiuk57]

Very nice covers...

[zelig]

Thanks, Paul! Hope you'll get your number six.

Funny, it just arrived a few minutes ago, but unfortunately it was damaged. There was a big sticker on from USPS saying "received in damaged condition." Package was all beat up. Will have to re-order it again.

[CRinVA]

As of today I have been out of work for 199 days! Thus there have been few purchases (P&Js of any sort) for quite some time.

I have always kept a wish list on Amazon, but have never shared it with anyone - me and my wife were ordering some Christmas gifts through my Amazon Prime Account and she noticed the wish list. I told her it's just where I keep a running list of things (mostly books) that I'd like to purchase someday. Later when I wasn't around she checked out my wish list and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened this on Christmas Eve. I had no idea it was these two books when I picked up the package. They are the heaviest books I have ever seen. At lease as heavy as Knowing Darkness which is twice the size. I am happy to add the Marvel Dark Tower Omnibus to my DT Collection. OH and she also bought a small paperback called The Wit and Wisdom of Stephen King, Edited by Andrew Rausch!

As to the work front! I accepted a new position (with a 15% increase over my last job), but am still waiting for the clearance to go though. Hopefully within the next week or so I will be back at work as a Technical Project Manager working on a TSA Contract!

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

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, Bob, on the new job! Very happy for you!

[wolfehr]

Congrats on the new job CRinVA! I just recently finished that omnibus and it's phenomenal. The extra content in the companion book is very interesting and really goes into the Mid-World history/mythology. Great pickup!

[jhanic]

Best of luck in the new job, Bob!

John

[biomieg]

That is great news!

[Pasiuk57]

I have a new pride and joy to report. My oldest son has a son on December 22. Mom and baby are both doing great.
Very proud!
My second oldest and his wife are due in July/August 2016.
Amazing...
King items to follow next week!

[wolfehr]

Congrats Pasiuk! The best kind of P&J :)

[sentinel]

I have a new pride and joy to report. My oldest son has a son on December 22. Mom and baby are both doing great.
Very proud!
My second oldest and his wife are due in July/August 2016.
Amazing...
King items to follow next week!

Congrats Mike! Always the best P & J's!

[Niels]

Congrats grandpa Mike!

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, Mike. Grandchildren are the best.

[mosheprigan]

CONGRATULATIONS! Grandpa Mike. Welcome to the Club!

[biomieg]

Congrats, Mike! Your first? Must be a wonderful feeling!

[zelig]

Congrats on the new job and Mike that's great news. Congrats on he new grandchild!

[bdwyer19]

Congrats Mike! That's awesome news!

[herbertwest]

Congratulations Mike !

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Mike!

John

[Dan]

Congrats, Mike!

[Pasiuk57]

Thanks! Yes, it is my first grandchild. Looking forward to spoiling him!

[frik]

Congratulations, Mike.
Have fun spoiling him!

sk

[Priest]

That are fantastic news for both of you! Congrats!!

[Priest]

just got a parcel straight (or not) from fairfield !!

After three atlantic crossings it reached me finally ;)

2 more - 4 to go !!

+ an little complimentary extra out of th dark tower promotions sector - Thankee-Sai !!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/908/m7QaFe.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/p8m7QaFej)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/908/M21p7u.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/p8M21p7uj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/908/Z28R7x.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/p8Z28R7xj)

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[goheat]

Congrats all, on the lovely new additions! :lol1:

[zelig]

Congrats all! The fun never stops here.

[Johnny007]

Sorry for the question -- I know it's been asked and answered numerous times. I want to paste of few P&Js but I'm not sure how to do it. The pics aren't the best but the books are pretty good. Thankful for any help!Load the pics into a hosting service (imageshack etc.) copy the "Direct" link and paste into the box that appears when you click the icon that looks like a picture frame. Photo should appear when the post is saved.

Thank you, Bill. My pics are now on Imageshack so I'll try to upload a few before a Dr. appointment.

[Johnny007]

I bought this gem a couple of months ago from a really super guy and member here. The pictures don't do justice This 3rd state 'Salem's Lot is one of the best I've ever seen. I hope you like the pictures -- if I do this right, lol!

http://imageshack.com/i/p3l7vGGMj

[Priest]

thats a nice looking copy! congrats !

[Johnny007]

I bought this gem a couple of months ago from a really super guy and member here. The pictures don't do justice This 3rd state 'Salem's Lot is one of the best I've ever seen. I hope you like the pictures -- if I do this right, lol!

http://imageshack.com/i/p3l7vGGMj

I deleted the rest of the pics bc all I see is an "X" in a box. Need more help...feel free to PM me. I'll return from an appointment in about 2hrs. Thanks!

[jcmanske]

Congrats, Johnny007--beautiful book!

[frik]

I bought this gem a couple of months ago from a really super guy and member here. The pictures don't do justice This 3rd state 'Salem's Lot is one of the best I've ever seen. I hope you like the pictures -- if I do this right, lol!

http://imageshack.com/i/p3l7vGGMj

Gorgeous copy: congratulations! :clap:

sk

[Johnny007]

I bought this gem a couple of months ago from a really super guy and member here. The pictures don't do justice This 3rd state 'Salem's Lot is one of the best I've ever seen. I hope you like the pictures -- if I do this right, lol!

http://imageshack.com/i/p3l7vGGMj

Well, it seems like people can see the pic so I'll show the rest of them. I'm just not sure why I can't see them. Anyway, here are the rest of the pics...hope you enjoy!

https://imageshack.com/i/p8FyIOnej
https://imageshack.com/i/p858P3lej
https://imageshack.com/i/pbmeofOQj
https://imageshack.com/i/pb5BAhCdj
https://imageshack.com/i/p5L6sKlNj
https://imageshack.com/i/hlqGyH9Sj

[carlosdetweiller]

That's really a nice dust jacket and a great signature (almost certainly from 1975). The third state dj is much scarcer than the second state. And finding one that nice in any state is remarkable.

[Dan]

That is a great looking book and signature! Congrats!

[jonp]

That's a fanastic looking book, John. Congratulations.

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[Johnny007]

The 3rd state was so nice that I bought a 2nd state, too. My pics aren't the best again but the book and dj are in great condition! I hope you can see the price-clipped area on the dj and I hope you enjoy!

https://imageshack.com/i/hlLZRwjwj
https://imageshack.com/i/pamrO89nj
https://imageshack.com/i/p7UeqLc4j
https://imageshack.com/i/paK09b4vj
https://imageshack.com/i/p5YKtPPjj
https://imageshack.com/i/pb92aBFfj
https://imageshack.com/i/hl4BXD6Qj

[jhanic]

Awesome!

John

[Johnny007]

My friend and member here had one more 'Salem's Lot that I wanted but I was unsure. I didn't think I could find anything better than the other two books but he had it and now I'm proud to own it...and the trifecta!! I will try to post the pictures soon. I really think the wait will be worth it. No more hints -- I'll post after some Coke (Coca-Cola)...my biggest/worst habit.

[carlosdetweiller]

I figured it was coming.

[Johnny007]

I figured it was coming.

LOL -- wasn't too difficult, was it?

And here's the 1st state. Hutch and I made the deal last summer. I followed through in Sep/Oct and Dave personally delivered the books to me in October. Still holes to fill but this really proud and lucky to own it!

https://imageshack.com/i/pbseq3yjj
You can barely see the crease on the spine.
https://imageshack.com/i/p5eMisaYj
https://imageshack.com/i/p5eMisaYj
https://imageshack.com/i/p7RxRRAuj
https://imageshack.com/i/p8tc9fuNj
https://imageshack.com/i/p37RA3Ztj
https://imageshack.com/i/p7Ghrof6j
https://imageshack.com/i/p8oRypRJj

That's it for today. I will try to add a couple things later on this week.

[carlosdetweiller]

So does your copy have the crease down the center of the spine? Some are creased there and some are creased where the spine meets the rear panel.

[jhanic]

Johnny, that is simply awesome. A true holy grail. Biggest congratulations!

John