Your New Pride and Joy!

[FennyBate]

I feel a little...inadequate posting this, after seeing so many amazing editions - but, what the hell, I'm very happy with it.
Couldn't believe how good the condition is, even though it was listed as fine/fine. The d/j is what I'd consider 'mint'. The book itself may have been read once, but I doubt it. A couple of light smudges on the top page edges. The price was so low that I was very concerned, until I received and opened the box.
Lincoln.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0641_zpslansngpv.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0644_zpsaffoyayz.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0645%201_zpsg9s79g7r.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0646%201_zpsv2axsivy.jpg

Please ignore the shadow at the bottom right of the spine title, and bottom right of the front board - fault with my camera:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0643_zpsqrrgcgc2.jpg

[peripheral]

1st / 1st, I presume? Beautiful copy - if someone has read this copy, they did it carefully and lovingly!

[FennyBate]

Yes, sorry, should have mentioned - 1st, 1st.
Lincoln.

[webstar1000]

That is MINT for sure!

[frik]

Gorgeous copy for sure, Lincoln: congratulations.

sk

[Johnny Alien]

These days a fantastic copy of a 1st/1st IT is definitely a reason to brag!

[Br!an]

THANK YOU...& I DO consider myself a King Collector.:lol:

But are you a serious collector? :wtf:




In addition to the Creepshow I posted yesterday, I also received this item this week:

Now I know where that went!

*

Ben, that is a beautiful copy if IT! That's definitely a pride and joy.

[jhanic]

I feel a little...inadequate posting this, after seeing so many amazing editions - but, what the hell, I'm very happy with it.
Couldn't believe how good the condition is, even though it was listed as fine/fine. The d/j is what I'd consider 'mint'. The book itself may have been read once, but I doubt it. A couple of light smudges on the top page edges. The price was so low that I was very concerned, until I received and opened the box.
Lincoln.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0641_zpslansngpv.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0644_zpsaffoyayz.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0645%201_zpsg9s79g7r.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0646%201_zpsv2axsivy.jpg

Please ignore the shadow at the bottom right of the spine title, and bottom right of the front board - fault with my camera:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/lincolnbrown/IMAG0643_zpsqrrgcgc2.jpg

A beautiful copy! Congratulations!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I still prefer Bob's copy that Steve signed with a french "translation" of his name : Etienne Roi, if I remember correctly.


It is a good one for sure. But the thing about Bruce's copy is that it is signed by Adrienne Barbeau also. You guys are going on and on about Leslie Nielson (and rightly so) but I'm still drooling over Adrienne (in Swamp Thing and others).

Trying to post a pic of the French sig but photobucket absolutely sucks today! Okay, here it is.

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

[herbertwest]

I forgot that he -tried- to write in french "good luck"
So far, that's my favorite CREEPSHOW copy ever, but yes, the copy signed by the cast is pretty good too !

[carlosdetweiller]

So far, that's my favorite CREEPSHOW copy ever !

I'm pretty sure I once offered it to you in exchange for a UK proof or something and you turned it down. I was shocked then and I guess I still am.

[Ari_Racing]

In addition to the Creepshow I posted yesterday, I also received this item this week:

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/7th1_zpsjby2wroc.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/7th1_zpsjby2wroc.jpg.html)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/7th2_zpsnhsagbbc.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/7th2_zpsnhsagbbc.jpg.html)

So you were the winner of that auction. Really nice! Congratulations!

Congratulations, Lincoln!

[zelig]

Congrats Rick and Lincoln.

[becca69]

Very cool new items!

[herbertwest]

So far, that's my favorite CREEPSHOW copy ever !

I'm pretty sure I once offered it to you in exchange for a UK proof or something and you turned it down. I was shocked then and I guess I still am.

I absolutely do not remember that ??

[Brian James Freeman]

Almost 3 years after I did the payment, Cemetery Dance finally released Bev Vincent's new masterpiece The Dark Tower Companion.
They came in yesterday and they look very cool! Glad I bought these!

Signed Hardcover Limited Edition:

http://www.roog.nu/543.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/544.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/545.jpg

And the Signed Deluxe Hardcover Lettered Edition:

http://www.roog.nu/546.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/547.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/548.jpg

All editions so far:

http://www.roog.nu/549.jpg

Very nice looking set with the review copy, too! :)

[Roseannebarr]

[QUOTE=CurtSeattle;977365]I believe CREEPSHOW is a MUST HAVE for any real King collector.


IS ES a must have for a real King Collector? I dont like ES. I like IT. I am intrigued, but after owning and selling a few foreign editions i just don't want ES.

A real King Collector must have Creepshow. Check! now i need it signed. :unsure:

A real King Collector must have what else?
The jacket king wore on the cover of Carrie? Darn, Cardosweiller already owns that.
The first Galley Proof of Carrie? Lot Guy owns that.
Stephen Kings Used Car? Explorer has that

Maybe i should start out with a new author... and then i stand a chance of owning their clothes, cars, arcs... etc...

[Merlin1958]

Very nice additions by all!! My congrats!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Roog]

...
Very nice looking set with the review copy, too! :)
Thanks, Brian. When is the Concordance finished? ;)

[sharki69]

I felt My collection needed some white color... All these slipcases always black and brown

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/5587A1EA-AC4F-45FA-B7CD-3A3B0DF10902.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/5587A1EA-AC4F-45FA-B7CD-3A3B0DF10902.jpg.html)

[zelig]

Nice one. Congrats Shac!

[bdwyer19]

Congrats!! That one really stands out on the shelves.

[CurtSeattle]

[QUOTE=CurtSeattle;977365]I believe CREEPSHOW is a MUST HAVE for any real King collector.


IS ES a must have for a real King Collector? I dont like ES. I like IT. I am intrigued, but after owning and selling a few foreign editions i just don't want ES.

A real King Collector must have Creepshow. Check! now i need it signed. :unsure:

A real King Collector must have what else?
The jacket king wore on the cover of Carrie? Darn, Cardosweiller already owns that.
The first Galley Proof of Carrie? Lot Guy owns that.
Stephen Kings Used Car? Explorer has that

Maybe i should start out with a new author... and then i stand a chance of owning their clothes, cars, arcs... etc...

Haha!! I was just playing!

I have some UK Joe Hill and that's about it for foreign for me. I have to draw the line somewhere and by making that decision it leaves me free to purchase other notable authors (some just notable to me I'm sure...haha!) and other things related to King's work that I wouldn't otherwise get. If I had the money then I would though probably. lol...it irks me not to be a completist but I cannot be one so I must let it go....gah....bugs me as I type even.

[herbertwest]

"Stephen King's used car"? Which one? :)

[stroppygoblin]

"Stephen King's used car"? Which one? :)

Christine. :evil:

[jhanic]

I felt My collection needed some white color... All these slipcases always black and brown

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/5587A1EA-AC4F-45FA-B7CD-3A3B0DF10902.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/5587A1EA-AC4F-45FA-B7CD-3A3B0DF10902.jpg.html)

:thumbsup:

John

[Br!an]

"Stephen King's used car"? Which one? :)

It's in his username.

[bdwyer19]

Two new signed books. The next step is to try to get these remarqued by Mark Stutzman.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/946B130D-FE29-4728-BCDF-C8E9935DB5DD_zpskwz0js7i.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/575CF146-F71B-4C4E-AEF6-63005E558B7B_zps1zp4defl.jpg

[webstar1000]

Nice brother!!!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[Stockerlone]

[QUOTE=Roseannebarr;977842][QUOTE=CurtSeattle;977365]I believe CREEPSHOW is a MUST HAVE for any real King collector.


IS ES a must have for a real King Collector? I dont like ES. I like IT. I am intrigued, but after owning and selling a few foreign editions i just don't want ES.

Maybe I'm not objective, :emot-roflolmao: but for me the real first published SK books are of course important.

Der Buick and of cause
ES - Edition Phantasia ... It is not so ugly....
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT1092.JPG

[Pasiuk57]

I'm a huge fan of ES and Nebel both.
I was always fascinated by them.
Nebel I have a numbered and Roman Numeraled version.

[webstar1000]

Yeah that is on my want list... Is it signed by King or any artist? I wasnt sure...

[wolfehr]

Yeah that is on my want list... Is it signed by King or any artist? I wasnt sure...

I don't think ES is signed by anyone.

[Randall Flagg]

Couple of things showed up in today's mail.


Near Fine Night Shift 1st:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454444954-Night%20Shift%20507x760.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454444967-Night%20shift%20dj%20and%20book%20903x602.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454444974-Night%20shift%20bare%20book%20903x566.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454444981-Night%20shift%20spine%20903x602.JPG


As new Sourcebooks, including the stapled foldout:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454445011-Sourcebooks.JPG

[becca69]

That Night Shift is a beauty Jerome!

I got a delivery too:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/A21C4A29-882B-415A-B62D-B3AC15C6D43A.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/A21C4A29-882B-415A-B62D-B3AC15C6D43A.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/A8F80E2C-40F7-408A-868F-BD1475523BD9.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/A8F80E2C-40F7-408A-868F-BD1475523BD9.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/DD3B97AD-BB28-4415-BEFB-D1089F971DE5.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/DD3B97AD-BB28-4415-BEFB-D1089F971DE5.jpg.html)

[FennyBate]

That edition never ceases to amaze, whenever I see photo's of it. It s the first time I've noticed the repeating image in the scrollwork, from the d/j art, though.
Very, very nice becca69 - you must be VERY happy!
Lincoln.

[jcmanske]

The Postman was very kind to @RandallFlagg and @becca69 today! Congratulations to you both on some amazing pickups!

[Bunyip]

Outstanding! That IT is beautiful. Leslie Neilson is also one of my all time favourites. I miss that goofy bastard.

[Bunyip]

The Stand is just superb......congratulations.

[webstar1000]

Nice guys. RF that looks new and Becca how sweet is that book??!!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, both!

John

[bdwyer19]

Congrats RF and Becca! Great looking copies of both books!

[wolfehr]

Congrats RF and Becca! Fantastic acquisitions!

[Dan]

Two great new adds!

[Br!an]

Yeah that is on my want list... Is it signed by King or any artist? I wasnt sure...

King was pissed off about those books. He won't sign them.

[Randall Flagg]

Yeah that is on my want list... Is it signed by King or any artist? I wasnt sure...

King was pissed off about those books. He won't sign them.
I'm probably mistaken, but I seem to recall someone somewhere posting either Nebel or ES that had a legit King signature.
Perhaps someone else recalls more details and will share.

[AKC]

The Postman was very kind to @RandallFlagg and @becca69 today! Congratulations to you both on some amazing pickups!

UPS going to be very kind to you on Thursday Mr. Manske......

[Roseannebarr]

Couple of things showed up in today's mail.


Near Fine Night Shift 1st:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454444954-Night%20Shift%20507x760.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454444967-Night%20shift%20dj%20and%20book%20903x602.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454444974-Night%20shift%20bare%20book%20903x566.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454444981-Night%20shift%20spine%20903x602.JPG


As new Sourcebooks, including the stapled foldout:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454445011-Sourcebooks.JPG


Are the source books available to buy somewhere are did you get a nice lot of them? I am missing that one and would be interested in buying a copy!

Thanks! Glen

[Randall Flagg]

Are the source books available to buy somewhere are did you get a nice lot of them? I am missing that one and would be interested in buying a copy!

Thanks! Glen


I somewhat cornered the market on them.
As soon as I receive all of my MFFC material, I'll see what I can do for you.

[Br!an]

:wtf:

[jcmanske]

The Postman was very kind to @RandallFlagg and @becca69 today! Congratulations to you both on some amazing pickups!

UPS going to be very kind to you on Thursday Mr. Manske......

Can't wait! I'll keep you posted ;)

[Patrick]

Great stuff, Jerome and Becca!

[Cordial Jim]

That Night Shift is incredible! Congrats! :)

[allasorte]

Wish my mailman left packages like that at my door. Congrats to money well spent!

[needfulthings]

Yeah that is on my want list... Is it signed by King or any artist? I wasnt sure...

King was pissed off about those books. He won't sign them.
I'm probably mistaken, but I seem to recall someone somewhere posting either Nebel or ES that had a legit King signature.
Perhaps someone else recalls more details and will share.

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/4703/Pa6HW0.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4798/eYHBee.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/831/KInw1h.jpg

[needfulthings]

YES

[firemonkey66]

Yeah that is on my want list... Is it signed by King or any artist? I wasnt sure...

King was pissed off about those books. He won't sign them.
I'm probably mistaken, but I seem to recall someone somewhere posting either Nebel or ES that had a legit King signature.
Perhaps someone else recalls more details and will share.

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/4703/Pa6HW0.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4798/eYHBee.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/831/KInw1h.jpg

Wow, that is awesome. Do you own this copy? I assume so, so did king sign the book in your presence? If so, did he have any notable reaction to signing this particular infamous title? Or if you acquired it after it was already signed, do you know about the circumstances of the signing? Like did King have to be coaxed into signing? Sorry for all the questions, but I feel like there's an interesting story behind this rarity:)

[CurtSeattle]

HE HAS EVERYTHING!!! lol!

I wonder if he IS Stephen King messing with us. He can just sign whatever he wants any time. hahahaha!

Just kidding! (unless you are and will sign all of my books, please)

[needfulthings]

In April 1989 Mr. KING came to the Pasadena Calif. Library to do research for his story The Library Policeman at that time he did a talk & signing. He was not pushing any particular book at that time so he was just signing books as I approached the table I presented him with a framed Xeroxed copy of the TIME cover (Below) & proceeded to place NEBEL in front of him (notice that it is signed on the title page... I was not trying to pull a fast one on him by having him sign a blank page.) & he signed the book without question.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4798/eYHBee.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/3901/eQ7hym.jpg
The Fucking Flash did not work.
THE KING, THE PICTURE, THE BRUCE & THE NEBEL.
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/1378/TOvu9m.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Congrats RF, beautiful copy of Night Shift and HUGE congrats to Becca, acquiring that particular book is always a memorable day!

[firemonkey66]

In April 1989 Mr. KING came to the Pasadena Calif. Library to do research for his story The Library Policeman at that time he did a talk & signing. He was not pushing any particular book at that time so he was just signing books as I approached the table I presented him with a framed Xeroxed copy of the TIME cover (Below) & proceeded to place NEBEL in front of him (notice that it is signed on the title page... I was not trying to pull a fast one on him by having him sign a blank page.) & he signed the book without question.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4798/eYHBee.jpg
[SPOILER]http://imageshack.com/a/img922/3901/eQ7hym.jpg

Ha! That is awesome. I wonder if he knew or if he was just sort of spacing out and didn't notice. I mean, it's not like 'NEBEL' isn't big and bold on that title page! Then again, I would guess that he lives a good portion of his life inside his own head and pays minimal attention to the real world sometimes, so maybe he was a little 'on autopilot' right then! Thanks for sharing that. Do you know of any other copies of this book that are signed by King? Or do you have the literal only one?

[Stockerlone]

I think i only know 1 or 2 other from SK signed Edition Phantasia books.

[M-O-O-N]

You people have such amazing items.

[ke7285]

Very nice Night Shift RF, love The Stand Becca I was able to obtain a copy this past year from a member here. Yes a lot of amazing stuff on this site.

[Jay127]

Finally picked up a s/l It, perfect condition. Big thanks to AKC for making it happen at a fair price.

[Dan]

Finally picked up a s/l It, perfect condition. Big thanks to AKC for making it happen at a fair price.

Congrats! Classic for sure.

[TCCBodhi]

Congrats Jay127! That is definitely a beautiful example of what new editions should be.

[webstar1000]

Congrats on IT man... it really is a wodnerful production!!!!!!!!!!!

[wolfehr]

Congrats on IT! It's such an amazing production.

[Randall Flagg]

Grabbed this on a BIN off ebay.
True 1st of the PB. Appears to have never been read. Someone here collects these, but I'm not sure who.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454963456-Night%20Shift%20PB%20slide%201.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454963463-Night%20Shift%20PB%20slide%202.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454963470-Night%20Shift%20PB%20slide%203.JPG

[AKC]

Nice work Flaaaaaaaaaagg. Good to see you keeping a few of these "Intriguing Auctions" to yourself when discovered.

[jreitan47]

A beautiful copy!!

[Randall Flagg]

Plus only $12 and $3 shipping!

[Bunyip]

$15?Great work. It looks mint.

[Roseannebarr]

Grabbed this on a BIN off ebay.
True 1st of the PB. Appears to have never been read. Someone here collects these, but I'm not sure who.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454963456-Night%20Shift%20PB%20slide%201.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454963463-Night%20Shift%20PB%20slide%202.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454963470-Night%20Shift%20PB%20slide%203.JPG


I have 3 copies all with a crease. :( I have every paperback! I keep looking for exactly that! Great job!

[carlosdetweiller]

Grabbed this on a BIN off ebay.
True 1st of the PB. Appears to have never been read. Someone here collects these, but I'm not sure who.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454963456-Night%20Shift%20PB%20slide%201.JPG



It is nice. It would be nicer if the eyes on the first page lined up better with the cut-outs on the front cover. In my experience only about one in ten copies are perfectly aligned. Back in the day we used to go to used bookstores and look specifically for copies with lined up eyes. Even back then they were hard to find.

[Roseannebarr]

Grabbed this on a BIN off ebay.
True 1st of the PB. Appears to have never been read. Someone here collects these, but I'm not sure who.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1454963456-Night%20Shift%20PB%20slide%201.JPG



It is nice. It would be nicer if the eyes on the first page lined up better with the cut-outs on the front cover. In my experience only about one in ten copies are perfectly aligned. Back in the day we used to go to used bookstores and look specifically for copies with lined up eyes. Even back then they were hard to find.

UUGGH, just checked all my copies. i now have creases and cross eyes.

[zelig]

Come on guys. Get with the program.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/69345762-F356-42A0-B9EB-286C13FF83E4_zpslhzawlbd.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Here's looking at you!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/eyesnightshift_zpsiv9bgxa8.jpg

[jreitan47]

Well now I have to go home and check to see if my eyes are aligned properly.

[darkseer]

Just wanted to say hello, I'm new here. I just got my copy of Cycle of the Werewolf I won for the Haven Foundation auction. It looks great and I'm really happy with it.
I don't know how to post pictures yet but I'm getting there.

[TCCBodhi]

Congratulations and welcome. There are likely some more up to date instructions and a bit of a learning curve to posting pics, but we have a Sticky Post in The Dogan (as well as lots of other helpful info). Here is a link to the Posting to start with though: Posting Pics/Vids/etc. (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?6133-How-to-Add-info-in-posts-(links-pics-videos-etc.))

[darkseer]

Congratulations and welcome. There are likely some more up to date instructions and a bit of a learning curve to posting pics, but we have a Sticky Post in The Dogan (as well as lots of other helpful info). Here is a link to the Posting to start with though: Posting Pics/Vids/etc. (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?6133-How-to-Add-info-in-posts-(links-pics-videos-etc.))

Got the email, thanks for the information that's a big help

[CurtSeattle]

This might not be a "real" Pride and Joy, but it's my first attempt at binding.

Eyes of the Dragon 1st/1st bound in Sea Snake skin.

I tried to show the metallic green shine. Figured it would be an appropriate covering due to the name. At least made more sense that iridescent green skin on a 1st/1st Carrie. haha! :)

I still need to get the name of the book on there and I think I might use one of the real SK stamps I have to "brand" it like a real cover. If I heat up the copper and then quickly touch the snakeskin, I think I might get that SK to be on it nicely. Or destroy it. DOH!

You gotta ask yourself this question. Do I feel lucky....

http://s29.postimg.org/ebd78lfuv/IMG_20160208_180114146_resized_2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/rfirla7wj/full/)

http://s29.postimg.org/9dzmnhdvr/IMG_20160208_180222403_resized_1.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/5hmarhsw3/full/)

P.S. ohhhh...I can probably put this in one of a kind forum I bet. Probably not more than one of these out there I'm thinking.

[peripheral]

This might not be a "real" Pride and Joy, but it's my first attempt at binding.

Eyes of the Dragon 1st/1st bound in Sea Snake skin.

I tried to show the metallic green shine. Figured it would be an appropriate covering due to the name. At least made more sense that iridescent green skin on a 1st/1st Carrie. haha! :)

I still need to get the name of the book on there and I think I might use one of the real SK stamps I have to "brand" it like a real cover. If I heat up the copper and then quickly touch the snakeskin, I think I might get that SK to be on it nicely. Or destroy it. DOH!

You gotta ask yourself this question. Do I feel lucky....

http://s29.postimg.org/ebd78lfuv/IMG_20160208_180114146_resized_2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/rfirla7wj/full/)

http://s29.postimg.org/9dzmnhdvr/IMG_20160208_180222403_resized_1.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/5hmarhsw3/full/)

SEA.
SNAKE.
SKIN.
:o

Holy shit... Awesome!

[needfulthings]

How about CLEAR PRINTED ACETATE?
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/8445/ie5vSY.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/7261/D5nuqJ.jpg

[TCCBodhi]

This might not be a "real" Pride and Joy, but it's my first attempt at binding.

Eyes of the Dragon 1st/1st bound in Sea Snake skin.

I tried to show the metallic green shine. Figured it would be an appropriate covering due to the name. At least made more sense that iridescent green skin on a 1st/1st Carrie. haha! :)

I still need to get the name of the book on there and I think I might use one of the real SK stamps I have to "brand" it like a real cover. If I heat up the copper and then quickly touch the snakeskin, I think I might get that SK to be on it nicely. Or destroy it. DOH!

You gotta ask yourself this question. Do I feel lucky....

http://s29.postimg.org/ebd78lfuv/IMG_20160208_180114146_resized_2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/rfirla7wj/full/)

http://s29.postimg.org/9dzmnhdvr/IMG_20160208_180222403_resized_1.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/5hmarhsw3/full/)

P.S. ohhhh...I can probably put this in one of a kind forum I bet. Probably not more than one of these out there I'm thinking.

Unless you have a scrap of the skin left to try the stamping on, I'd just leave well enough alone. That's a fun & unique item. I like it a lot!

[zelig]

Interesting. I've been working on a similar concept. Nothing to show yet.

[CurtSeattle]

How about CLEAR PRINTED ACETATE?


Nice! Much easier to see the amazing image!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Reminds me of having to cover my early school books with wallpaper! (Only British people will know what I'm talking about)

[herbertwest]

Here's looking at you!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/eyesnightshift_zpsiv9bgxa8.jpg


Are they of different sizes or is that an illusion because of the different distances / angles?



Reminds me of having to cover my early school books with wallpaper! (Only British people will know what I'm talking about)

I do remember that too. Hated it, a nightmare. Still is when I want to wrap book, so now I use some special folding wrapping paper : easy to put on, although something look a bit weird

[stroppygoblin]

Reminds me of having to cover my early school books with wallpaper! (Only British people will know what I'm talking about)

Wallpaper? We used to dream of covering our books with wallpaper! We had to use the leftover newspapers from our chip supper... :evil:

[needfulthings]

I am sure the books in the above photo are the same size.
:wtf:http://imageshack.com/a/img922/7818/tO9WmI.jpg
But check out this side by side scan.
The smaller one has 1st printing March 1979 & $2.75 price & book #44107 with glossy photos in the center & red page ends.
The larger one has no printing history, No price & book # 44107 with dull photos in same location & white page ends & both books have the same page count.

It's things like this that made book hunting fun. (How the fuck can you do that on the internet?):lol:

:wtf:
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/3953/CEQP8d.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Reminds me of having to cover my early school books with wallpaper! (Only British people will know what I'm talking about)

Wallpaper? We used to dream of covering our books with wallpaper! We had to use the leftover newspapers from our chip supper... :evil:

Leftovers? That was our dinner! :)

[George at C-Springs]

Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Rabbit Trick View Post

Reminds me of having to cover my early school books with wallpaper! (Only British people will know what I'm talking about)


Wallpaper? We used to dream of covering our books with wallpaper! We had to use the leftover newspapers from our chip supper...


Leftovers? That was our dinner!

You were lucky. We 'ad to get up ever'y morning at 4 am, steal the neighbor's newspaper, lick the ink off for breakfast, then use the newspaper to wipe our bums.

[Randall Flagg]

Grabbed this on a BIN off ebay.
True 1st of the PB. Appears to have never been read. Someone here collects these, but I'm not sure who.





It is nice. It would be nicer if the eyes on the first page lined up better with the cut-outs on the front cover. In my experience only about one in ten copies are perfectly aligned. Back in the day we used to go to used bookstores and look specifically for copies with lined up eyes. Even back then they were hard to find.


You just had to tell me that my book has Marty Feldman eyes...
:ft:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Rabbit Trick View Post

Reminds me of having to cover my early school books with wallpaper! (Only British people will know what I'm talking about)


Wallpaper? We used to dream of covering our books with wallpaper! We had to use the leftover newspapers from our chip supper...


Leftovers? That was our dinner!

You were lucky. We 'ad to get up ever'y morning at 4 am, steal the neighbor's newspaper, lick the ink off for breakfast, then use the newspaper to wipe our bums.

Brilliant. :)

We better stop here and stay on thread. This could go on for ever.

[Jimimck]

I was waiting for the get up before I went to bed comment...

Funny stuff!

[Johnny007]

Johnny007, you don't have to reply if you don't want to, but as this is the first sale of a 1st state since well, forever, might I require as to the approx sale price?

I respectfully decline to post the price. Some people will say I'm crazy for paying what I paid and others will say what I wonderful deal I got. So I want to keep the details to the participants in this deal.

I will say that there was conversation when one of the other five books recently became available on ABE. Gerald recounted that about 7-10 years ago an agent of Michael Flatley (Lord of the Dance fame) offered the then-current owners $40K for their copy. All owners declined at that price. Apparently Gerald kept negotiating a price and got the agent to offer $61K. He still declined to sell at that price. So obviously after 7-10 years the $40K amount will be below what any owner would accept to part with their copy. ABE takes 20% off the top so that puts their copy in the $60K range...and I don't know if this is a straight sale or if it's a consignment. Honestly, I haven't paid that much attention to it. It's obviously an opportunity that people will consider. That's all I can offer at this time. Sorry for rambling on.

John

If I am not mistaken, Abe do not take 20%.

The seller pays fees according to the amount of books they sell.
Then, for each sale there are commissions of 8% (for a maximum of $40) + card fees (3.5% for orders above $500)
>>> http://help.abebooks.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-on-abebooks/

Anyway, congrats on this grail !

I'm sorry for not replying sooner. I stand corrected. You are 100% spot on regarding ABE charges. I relied on word of mouth from a notable bookseller about 5-10 years ago and never questioned the gentleman nor did I do any research to confirm the ABE costs. I appreciate your correcting me -- I won't make that mistake again.

John

[Johnny007]

Amazing acquisitions!. Would love to see the rest of your collection!.

Hopefully before the end of May is when I'll have everything SK-wise in order.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Amazing acquisitions!. Would love to see the rest of your collection!.

Hopefully before the end of May is when I'll have everything SK-wise in order.

John

I look forward to seeing your collection. Nice to have you back, John!

[AKC]

This is AKC posting a New Pride and Joy on behalf of WEBSTAR1000.

As many of you know, I have spent the last year in aggressive pursuit of original art that was ultimately used as the COVER or INTERIOR illustrations from the likes of Whelan, Maitz and Palumbo. At the beginning of my quest, Kris was instrumental in connecting me with the 3 artists. Since that initial introduction, I have weekly dialogue with each and am fortunate now to have 9 original cover and interior pieces from the CD Shining, CD 'Salem's and the Dark Tower series.

Rest assured, the acquisition of these pieces would not have been possible without Kris' help.

Anyway, along the way of obtaining the originals, I also acquired various works/prelims that were not used as a Cover or Interior art and, as result, ultimately not core to my collection goals. Beautiful original pieces, but not on a cover or in a book.

As a result, I sold the two below to Kris in appreciation for his help along the way. Sold them to him because I know his love for Whelan and that these will reside in his collection until the day he sells it all........

SO CONGRATS ON THE NEW PRIDE AND JOYS KRIS AND THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/index_zpsdbxtsqeq.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/GUN_zpsvwsaj3v1.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Very nice! And Audrey always does a great job of matting and framing. I've been known to reframe things from time to time but have never wanted to do that with anything I got from the Whelans.

[Ben Mears]

Nice acquisitions Kris.

[Ben Mears]

This might not be a "real" Pride and Joy, but it's my first attempt at binding.

Eyes of the Dragon 1st/1st bound in Sea Snake skin.

I tried to show the metallic green shine. Figured it would be an appropriate covering due to the name. At least made more sense that iridescent green skin on a 1st/1st Carrie. haha! :)

I still need to get the name of the book on there and I think I might use one of the real SK stamps I have to "brand" it like a real cover. If I heat up the copper and then quickly touch the snakeskin, I think I might get that SK to be on it nicely. Or destroy it. DOH!

You gotta ask yourself this question. Do I feel lucky....

http://s29.postimg.org/ebd78lfuv/IMG_20160208_180114146_resized_2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/rfirla7wj/full/)

http://s29.postimg.org/9dzmnhdvr/IMG_20160208_180222403_resized_1.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/5hmarhsw3/full/)

P.S. ohhhh...I can probably put this in one of a kind forum I bet. Probably not more than one of these out there I'm thinking.

Unless you have a scrap of the skin left to try the stamping on, I'd just leave well enough alone. That's a fun & unique item. I like it a lot!

+1. For best results any type of stamping should be done prior to binding.

[stroppygoblin]

Congratulations Kris! :clap: More incredible art!

[webstar1000]

Thanks guys!!!! And THANKS Tim. Your a good guy as everyone here knows... thanks for the opportunity to own these. I am in love:):):) It is a good day here in the snowy north!!!!! :heart:

[becca69]

Nice Whelans!

I just received this:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/F3B1A7D6-C281-4CA6-B0A7-777BAA453DA6.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/F3B1A7D6-C281-4CA6-B0A7-777BAA453DA6.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/14A8A1BE-D0DA-473B-9F35-725A10173572.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/14A8A1BE-D0DA-473B-9F35-725A10173572.jpg.html)

[wolfehr]

Congrats on those amazing Whelan pieces!!! And kudos to AKC for being an awesome human being :)

Whelan related, I got this back from the framers last night.

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

[bdwyer19]

Looks great, Becca! Congrats!

[wolfehr]

The snake skin bound EOTD is REALLY cool. And congrats on the new addition Becca!

[becca69]

LOVE ALL THE ART GUYS!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, everyone!

John

[jcmanske]

Congrats, becca and Kris! The S/L Christine looks great! Kris, I know you are busting at the seams over your recent acquisitions. Tim has been pretty darn good to me, too! So happy for you both.

[Bunyip]

I love that art! Beautiful framing, sensational! The S/L Christine is one of my collecting goals for the next 18 months. Well done guys. I love watching this thread.

[dnemec]

Nice Whelans!

I just received this:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/F3B1A7D6-C281-4CA6-B0A7-777BAA453DA6.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/F3B1A7D6-C281-4CA6-B0A7-777BAA453DA6.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/14A8A1BE-D0DA-473B-9F35-725A10173572.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/14A8A1BE-D0DA-473B-9F35-725A10173572.jpg.html)

Wow Becca...The Stand S/L and Christine S/l?! Did you hit the lotto? ;) Nice!

[dnemec]

I love that art! Beautiful framing, sensational! The S/L Christine is one of my collecting goals for the next 18 months. Well done guys. I love watching this thread.

Keep your eye out for Christine. I got a good deal on mine last year, but I waited. The DJ wasn't as nice as I'd like it to be, but you can still buy brand new jackets from Donald M.Grant. Best of luck!

[peripheral]

Nice Whelans!

I just received this:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/F3B1A7D6-C281-4CA6-B0A7-777BAA453DA6.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/F3B1A7D6-C281-4CA6-B0A7-777BAA453DA6.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/14A8A1BE-D0DA-473B-9F35-725A10173572.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/14A8A1BE-D0DA-473B-9F35-725A10173572.jpg.html)

Congratulations! Love the presentation of this book. The more I see it, the more I need a copy.

[sharki69]

Fantastic everyone !!!

[CurtSeattle]

What's the current street rate on the S/L Christine's?

Great new stuff everyone!! Love the art and love the S/L Christine too!

[peripheral]

What's the current street rate on the S/L Christine's?

:thumbsup:

[jhanic]

What's the current street rate on the S/L Christine's?

Great new stuff everyone!! Love the art and love the S/L Christine too!

The Collector lists it as $800-1000. I've not followed it closely, however.

http://skcollector.com/limited/christine.html

John

[becca69]

Wow Becca...The Stand S/L and Christine S/l?! Did you hit the lotto? ;) Nice!

I wish! I got them both for much less than what they are listed for these days.

[webstar1000]

Congrats Becca! I need that one:) and I see that newly framed Welan up there!! Love the frame mate!!!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats on those amazing Whelan pieces!!! And kudos to AKC for being an awesome human being :)

Whelan related, I got this back from the framers last night.

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


:thumbsup::thumbsup: All the way around!!! Way to go, boys!!! :clap::clap:

[Merlin1958]

Nice Whelans!

I just received this:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/F3B1A7D6-C281-4CA6-B0A7-777BAA453DA6.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/F3B1A7D6-C281-4CA6-B0A7-777BAA453DA6.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/14A8A1BE-D0DA-473B-9F35-725A10173572.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/14A8A1BE-D0DA-473B-9F35-725A10173572.jpg.html)

Very Special, my dear!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Nice Whelans!

I just received this:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/F3B1A7D6-C281-4CA6-B0A7-777BAA453DA6.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/F3B1A7D6-C281-4CA6-B0A7-777BAA453DA6.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/14A8A1BE-D0DA-473B-9F35-725A10173572.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/14A8A1BE-D0DA-473B-9F35-725A10173572.jpg.html)

What an awesome book!!! Congratulations!!!! :clap:

[Jimimck]

One of my favourites! Nice add

[sharki69]

Received this few days ago. Getting there :)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/CA186270-EA4D-41BB-A868-AFD641CF1028.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/CA186270-EA4D-41BB-A868-AFD641CF1028.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/AE05E244-9511-4C9E-82DF-C4233F0B9AF7.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/AE05E244-9511-4C9E-82DF-C4233F0B9AF7.jpg.html)

[webstar1000]

Nice Shac. Love me some DT S/L's!!

[jhanic]

Nice!

John

[Priest]

great! congrats

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Christine is not one of the better S/L...

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/christine_3.jpg

What's so good about this?

[jhanic]

Christine is not one of the better S/L...

C:\Users\aa\Documents\Webpage\images\christine_3.j pg

What's so good about this?

The link doesn't work.

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Christine is not one of the better S/L...

C:\Users\aa\Documents\Webpage\images\christine_3.j pg

What's so good about this?

The link doesn't work.

John

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/christine_3.jpg
so, whats so good about this?

[webstar1000]

Christine is not one of the better S/L...

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/christine_3.jpg

What's so good about this?

Perhaps another thread would be more appropriate for this?

[carlosdetweiller]

Christine is not one of the better S/L...

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/christine_3.jpg

What's so good about this?

I'm not sure what you are asking. I think the Christine S/L is really nice and I think it is the only place the Gervais illustrations were ever published. But I think you are saying that the lettered edition offers no additional features or quality over the numbered editions. If that is the case then you are right. Same book just with a letter in place of a number. But isn't that the case with all the Grant S/L's with letters? The Gunslinger, The Talisman, Christine. In Grant's defense these weren't offered for sale at a higher price or advertised as something special. I've always thought of them as overruns or extra copies and they needed something to do with them so they wrote letters in after all the numbered copies were done. Same with Cujo by the Mysterious Press. They have become collector's items after the fact.

[Ari_Racing]

I think he might be talking that the lettered edition doesn't have a description for it. It's just the same as the numbered.

[carlosdetweiller]

I think he might be talking that the lettered edition doesn't have a description for it. It's just the same as the numbered.

Isn't that sort of what I said? Extra copies that got a letter written in after the numbering was done? Oh well.

[The Library Policeman]

I think he might have been saying that there was no difference between the limited and the lettered.

:evil:

[carlosdetweiller]

I think he might have been saying that there was no difference between the limited and the lettered.

:evil:

Oh, I see! Thanks!

[needfulthings]

That does seem to be the case.:lol:
http://imageshack.com/a/img921/2508/NPYnAS.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4310/2PPM6a.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/8531/XKoKE6.jpg

and because I'm a MOVIE LOVER first I added a few extra.
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/6791/6gmxUC.jpg
Keith Gordon (Arnie)
Alexandra Paul (Leigh)
John Stockwell (Dennis)

[burial]

I'm not sure what you are asking. I think the Christine S/L is really nice and I think it is the only place the Gervais illustrations were ever published. But I think you are saying that the lettered edition offers no additional features or quality over the numbered editions. If that is the case then you are right. Same book just with a letter in place of a number. But isn't that the case with all the Grant S/L's with letters? The Gunslinger, The Talisman, Christine. In Grant's defense these weren't offered for sale at a higher price or advertised as something special. I've always thought of them as overruns or extra copies and they needed something to do with them so they wrote letters in after all the numbered copies were done. Same with Cujo by the Mysterious Press. They have become collector's items after the fact.

Stephen Gervais' illustrations were used for 1st polish edition (http://kingowiec.pl/christine-amber).

[jhanic]

My latest:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/Plant%202%20proof_zps97rmxgmb.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/Plant%202%20proof_zps97rmxgmb.jpg.html)

Limitation page (initialed by Michael Alpert):

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/Plant%202%20proof%20limitation%20page_zpsqtbb6drj. jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/Plant%202%20proof%20limitation%20page_zpsqtbb6drj. jpg.html)

John

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Congratulations! I'm still looking for parts #1 and #3.

[zelig]

Congratulations John!

[webstar1000]

BOOOOM! Good stuff John!

[goheat]

NICE! Congratulations, John :)

[jcmanske]

Wow! Very nice, John. Congratulations!

[Lot guy]

Congrats John!!!!

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, John!

[jhanic]

Thanks, everyone!

John

[becca69]

Sweet!

[stroppygoblin]

very nice John!

[Bunyip]

That's excellent mate! Congratulations.

[bdwyer19]

Awesome acquisition, John!!

[CurtSeattle]

Amazing!

[The Library Policeman]

Amazing acquisitions everyone. Love The Plant proof, John!

Finally snagged myself a Finders Keepers Moleskine Notdbook:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/B8C71D40-7103-4759-AB65-6F01AB13DF82_zpsx3hqttb5.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B8C71D40-7103-4759-AB65-6F01AB13DF82_zpsx3hqttb5.jpg.html)

[jhanic]

:thumbsup: I'm still looking for one (but not too hard!)

John

[bdwyer19]

Amazing acquisitions everyone. Love The Plant proof, John!

Finally snagged myself a Finders Keepers Moleskine Notdbook:

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/B8C71D40-7103-4759-AB65-6F01AB13DF82_zpsx3hqttb5.jpg (http://s1134.photobucket.com/user/kingpix/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B8C71D40-7103-4759-AB65-6F01AB13DF82_zpsx3hqttb5.jpg.html)

I haven't seen those notebooks before. How were they offered for sale?

[thegunslinger41]

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/wool_zpskrntywnv.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/wool_zpskrntywnv.jpg.html)

[The Library Policeman]

I haven't seen those notebooks before. How were they offered for sale?


I believe they were only offered as competition prizes on the UK Stephen King website and weren't available for sale.

[goheat]

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/wool_zpskrntywnv.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/wool_zpskrntywnv.jpg.html)

Nice! I never even knew a comic version of Wool existed!

[Roog]

I don't know if there are many Large Print collector's here. Recently I received these Large Print paperbacks from UK publisher W. F. Howes:

http://www.roog.nu/550.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/551.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/552.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/553.jpg

[thegunslinger41]

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/wool_zpskrntywnv.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/wool_zpskrntywnv.jpg.html)

Nice! I never even knew a comic version of Wool existed!


Yes, It came out in a very limited distribution by Cryptozoic Press. Very rare.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I don't know if there are many Large Print collector's here. Recently I received these Large Print paperbacks from UK publisher W. F. Howes:

You might be cheaper buying spectacles? :tongue:

[Roog]

I don't know if there are many Large Print collector's here. Recently I received these Large Print paperbacks from UK publisher W. F. Howes:

You might be cheaper buying spectacles? :tongue:

Actually, I just got rid of them :tongue:

[Randall Flagg]

Nothing much, but I like it:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1455915569-Signed%20Blaze.JPG

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Nothing much, but I like it:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1455915569-Signed%20Blaze.JPG

Another rare one to locate signed. Very nice!

[jhanic]

Nothing much, but I like it:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1455915569-Signed%20Blaze.JPG

:thumbsup:

John

[bdwyer19]

Congrats Jerome!!

[east-tennessee]

Blaze Very Nice !!! Congrats........

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[Lot guy]

Congrats Jerome!!!!

[Bunyip]

Well done!

[CurtSeattle]

Question: Does anyone have an earlier flat signed date by Stephen King than 4/12/74?

No inscriptions, you friends of the King family! haha! (The reason I give this restriction for this scavenger hunt is that I think Bruce showed an inscription on I believe one of his Carrie's and it stated it was Stephen King's first signed book. It was about a month before publication. Truly amazing inscription honestly. Can't think of many that would be more cool for a King collector to have. As I will never be able to measure up to that feat (or really most of Bruce's collection), it got me thinking about "flat" signed books for those that do not either know King and/or haven't been collecting for the length of time to be able to get cool inscriptions (either recent or super early ones).

Initially, purely selfish reasons to see how close mine is to the earliest being only a week after publication and I figure anyone getting signatures that early is most likely going to have an inscription which makes the flat signed signatures from this very early time actually more rare (though maybe not as cool). After thinking about the earliest inscription I've ever see (and the fact it stated it was the first signature by King himself), it would seem we of all people in the world should know these odd facts?

Like a running awards board new Thread kinda thing:
1st known inscription.
1st known flat signed.
First Remarque on a King book. (maybe even vote on coolest remarques on a particular book).
Best inscription.
Best signature.
Worst signature (known legit).
Worst signature (not legit...this would be fun). etc...

You get the idea. Just a thought.

Sooooooooo, I'm wondering how many signatures predate 4/12/74 that do not have an inscription?

http://s10.postimg.org/6qnmryxfp/carrie_date_sign.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[Roog]

The First Printing UK Hodder&Stoughton Australian Export Edition Hardcover :wtf:

http://www.roog.nu/558.jpg

All red:

http://www.roog.nu/559.jpg

[jreitan47]

I don't know if there are many Large Print collector's here. Recently I received these Large Print paperbacks from UK publisher W. F. Howes:

You might be cheaper buying spectacles? :tongue:

Roog - I collect large print copies...mainly for reading copies however. How did you order these editions? Amazon?

[peripheral]

[QUOTE=Roog;983257]The First Printing UK Hodder&Stoughton Australian Export Edition Hardcover :wtf:

http://www.roog.nu/558.jpg

Hey Roog, I just sold one on eBay to the Netherlands. Wasn't to you, was it?? :couple::lol1:

[Lot guy]

Congrats Roger all that red looks good!!!!

[Roog]

I don't know if there are many Large Print collector's here. Recently I received these Large Print paperbacks from UK publisher W. F. Howes:

You might be cheaper buying spectacles? :tongue:

Roog - I collect large print copies...mainly for reading copies however. How did you order these editions? Amazon?

I ordered them directly via W.F.Howes website, you can just send them an email. The books were £19,50 each, so not really cheap...


[QUOTE=Roog;983257]The First Printing UK Hodder&Stoughton Australian Export Edition Hardcover :wtf:

http://www.roog.nu/558.jpg

Hey Roog, I just sold one on eBay to the Netherlands. Wasn't to you, was it?? :couple::lol1:

If you recognise your book, then yes it was me 8) Thanks again! It arrived all safe :smile:


Congrats Roger all that red looks good!!!!

Thanks!

[Roog]

The first Bulgarian paperback edition of The Gunslinger from 1998, a really cool edition 8)

http://www.roog.nu/560.jpg

Next to the 2004 edition, which I found some weeks ago:

http://www.roog.nu/561.jpg

[Theli]

Very nice additions Rogier!

[Roog]

Thanks!

[Stockerlone]

Something small....
For a short time there were in Hamburg a few books machines, rebuild cigarette machines.
One of the books that you could get there was a novel by Gunter Gerlach whose books I collect for a longer time.
Unfortunately, the bookmaschine company quickly went bankrupt, since I was trying to get one of the rare miniature books from Gunter Gerlach.
http://www.automatenverlag.de/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/automathangt1-300x238.jpg

Some weeks ago I spoke with a work colleague about books, and he told me that he has exactly this book, incl. the superrare small box. He gave it to me, and I went to a bookreading event from Gunter Gerlach last week.
He was surprised to see the book and signed it for me.
Now, my Gunter Gerlach signed book collection is almost complete....:idea:

Gunter Gerlach - Verdächtiger Verkehr / Suspicious Traffic
Automatenverlag
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3599.JPG

For size comparison, a typical paperback and the small size book with box.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3598.JPG

[racerx45]

Very cool.

[webstar1000]

Yeah that is cool. Congrats!

[zelig]

Very cool Frank. Congratulations.

[Jimimck]

Nothing too fancy, but just had a local woodworker put together a case for CDs Exorcist/Legion edition. First time he has ever done a case for a book. I think he did a great job, especially considering he charged me equivalent $40usd.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/83E86D4A-B5BA-4052-86BD-CA294B0464C9_zps1jzgha8n.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/83E86D4A-B5BA-4052-86BD-CA294B0464C9_zps1jzgha8n.jpg.html)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/9B539790-2FA4-4A29-B56D-B4FEB7549F68_zpsu3mujmjx.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/9B539790-2FA4-4A29-B56D-B4FEB7549F68_zpsu3mujmjx.jpg.html)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/188039D0-6C88-453F-9848-D44BAE68A39A_zpsqzi2cczj.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/188039D0-6C88-453F-9848-D44BAE68A39A_zpsqzi2cczj.jpg.html)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/0C7A6759-789B-49FB-A1D4-814EDB6C9421_zps498l1rp7.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/0C7A6759-789B-49FB-A1D4-814EDB6C9421_zps498l1rp7.jpg.html)

[CurtSeattle]

That is a GREAT case! Gratz!

[Dan]

Nice case! I wish I could do that.

[at_one]

Love that slipcase!!!

[Bunyip]

Sensational case! Congrats.

[Patrick]

That tiny book is cute. Nice that you got it signed!

The cutout on the wooden case so you can see the title is done well. For a moment, seeing the first pic, I thought it was an inlaid engraved plaque.

[Theli]

Got a nice little treat in the mail, very unexpected and also very cool!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/20160228_161054.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/20160228_161054.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/20160228_161045.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/20160228_161045.jpg.html)

Thanks again Moshe!

[mosheprigan]

Got a nice little treat in the mail, very unexpected and also very cool!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/20160228_161054.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/20160228_161054.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/20160228_161045.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/20160228_161045.jpg.html)

Thanks again Moshe!



YOU'RE WELCOME, DAN.

It's also a nice surprise for me to open up my day with my handwriting & signatures (also in Hebrew) in the site! Cool. Thank you, Dan.

[peripheral]

Finally plugged a huge hole in my UK 1st collection. Book is NF and DJ is VG+. Thanks heaps to Fsmdr and Mr RT for your advice on it's current value, helped me on my hunt.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Nightshift.JPG

[Roog]

I always liked this particular edition. Congrats!

[herbertwest]

Just arrived : today, the french publisher released their version of FINDERS KEEPERS, and I got both a proof ("reserved for the press & bookstores") as well as the final book

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/shelves/2016/02032016/carnets-noirs-epreuves/carnets-noirs-front.jpg
http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/shelves/2016/02032016/carnets-noirs-epreuves/carnets-noirs-back.jpg

[becca69]

Cool!

[stroppygoblin]

"Black Books" - nice title :)

[Ari_Racing]

Just received the 2nd draft of The Bazaar of Bad Dreams :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1457011737-03.JPG

[FennyBate]

Finally plugged a huge hole in my UK 1st collection. Book is NF and DJ is VG+. Thanks heaps to Fsmdr and Mr RT for your advice on it's current value, helped me on my hunt.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Nightshift.JPG

Nice one, peripheral. Did you get it locally, or UK?

[peripheral]

Finally plugged a huge hole in my UK 1st collection. Book is NF and DJ is VG+. Thanks heaps to Fsmdr and Mr RT for your advice on it's current value, helped me on my hunt.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Nightshift.JPG

Nice one, peripheral. Did you get it locally, or UK?

US dealer actually. The only big ticket items I've been able to find locally in collectible condition are The Shining US 1st and The Stand UK 1st.

[jhanic]

Just received the 2nd draft of The Bazaar of Bad Dreams :)

https://photos-1.dropbox.com/t/2/AAD4rqy2oRCQ6GpKbgQ-JAlFL27zd1ooYRWHymN06lnFlg/12/8811951/jpeg/32x32/1/_/1/2/03.JPG/EInBxwYYyjAgASAHKAc/yU_N0mRV6TzxPFrsg_8VBtCmdu4P6UJJLgxpZyerQCg?size=1 280x960&size_mode=3

Pics?

John

[Ari_Racing]

Sorry. Link edited. Now it should be visible.

[Lot guy]

Hi Ari,
Picture won't work for me either.

[Roseannebarr]

Got a nice little treat in the mail, very unexpected and also very cool!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/20160228_161054.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/20160228_161054.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/Therionfan/20160228_161045.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Therionfan/media/20160228_161045.jpg.html)

Thanks again Moshe!



YOU'RE WELCOME, DAN.

It's also a nice surprise for me to open up my day with my handwriting & signatures (also in Hebrew) in the site! Cool. Thank you, Dan.


Just got confirmation that my lot of postcards are shipping (finally). Then I have to mail them to Israel. Then we have to hope that the author doesn't hold onto them as long as Gillian Flynn or other famous authors! Then mailed back to the states. I LOVE the STORY! Looking forward to the full unabridged version someday!

[herbertwest]

"Black Books" - nice title :)

Actually it's "Black notebooks"



Just received the 2nd draft of The Bazaar of Bad Dreams :)

https://photos-1.dropbox.com/t/2/AAD4rqy2oRCQ6GpKbgQ-JAlFL27zd1ooYRWHymN06lnFlg/12/8811951/jpeg/32x32/1/_/1/2/03.JPG/EInBxwYYyjAgASAHKAc/yU_N0mRV6TzxPFrsg_8VBtCmdu4P6UJJLgxpZyerQCg?size=1 024x768&size_mode=3

The pix won't show..

[jhanic]

Still don't see the pics, Ari. I tried just the link on another tab and got an error.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Sorry! I see it but it seems it's only me. Fixed now.

[jcmanske]

Picture works now, Ari. Thanks for posting. What a cool piece. Congratulations!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Ari! I'll be adding this to the Proofs listing.

John

[WeDealInLead]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/abouttosnap1/003_zpshjqthsab.jpg

Plus both editions of Skeleton Crew:
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/abouttosnap1/007_zpsf4e8usta.jpg

[frik]

I always have the spines of my slip/traycases showing. Like you do here.
Except for the Skeleton Crew set. I hate the fact PS decided to leave the spine blank.
One day I have the books like you do, the next I turn them around again...and again...and again.....:(
(Love those skeletons though!)

sk

[Sovereign]

http://s16.postimg.org/s8c2sa9ld/image.jpg
http://s16.postimg.org/rhjcmi781/image.jpg

1st/1st of The Stand. It has a name on the inside, and the binding feels slightly weak. On the plus side, the jacket is immaculate (no tears, stains, spots, etc), with only a bit of crumpling on the top of the spine. Only cost me 75$, which, despite the name inside, I think is a steal.

[peripheral]

http://s16.postimg.org/s8c2sa9ld/image.jpg
http://s16.postimg.org/rhjcmi781/image.jpg

1st/1st of The Stand. It has a name on the inside, and the binding feels slightly weak. On the plus side, the jacket is immaculate (no tears, stains, spots, etc), with only a bit of crumpling on the top of the spine. Only cost me 75$, which, despite the name inside, I think is a steal.

Yep, jacket's where the value is, so nice work!

[becca69]

A most immaculate signed copy of Insomnia with provenance.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/BFA2EE17-042A-4A4E-97F9-9C77548A5BD5.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/BFA2EE17-042A-4A4E-97F9-9C77548A5BD5.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/0781D2DE-3627-46B4-9645-11E6D56ADE9C.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/0781D2DE-3627-46B4-9645-11E6D56ADE9C.jpg.html)

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[bdwyer19]

Awesome, Becca! I thought you were done for the year though :dance:

Who are we kidding?? We can never just turn off the collecting bug!

[becca69]

Awesome, Becca! I thought you were done for the year though :dance:

Who are we kidding?? We can never just turn off the collecting bug!

Did I say that? :unsure:
This was a sweet Craigslist find but I had to meet in person for the transaction.

[Theli]

Very nice looking copy of The Stand, Sovereign. And killer signed copy of Insomnia, Becca!

[Patrick]

I need to start looking at Craigslist. Congrats, becca!

[webstar1000]

A most immaculate signed copy of Insomnia with provenance.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/BFA2EE17-042A-4A4E-97F9-9C77548A5BD5.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/BFA2EE17-042A-4A4E-97F9-9C77548A5BD5.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/0781D2DE-3627-46B4-9645-11E6D56ADE9C.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/0781D2DE-3627-46B4-9645-11E6D56ADE9C.jpg.html)

Nice signature too Becca!!!

[becca69]

Thanks. This book looks and feels like it just came off the press. Hard to believe it's 22 years old.

[Randall Flagg]

A most immaculate signed copy of Insomnia with provenance.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/BFA2EE17-042A-4A4E-97F9-9C77548A5BD5.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/BFA2EE17-042A-4A4E-97F9-9C77548A5BD5.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/0781D2DE-3627-46B4-9645-11E6D56ADE9C.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/0781D2DE-3627-46B4-9645-11E6D56ADE9C.jpg.html)


Your missing the new/unworn T-shirt from the tour (your receipt is from the 3rd stop):

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1457396908-Insomnia%20tshirt%20front.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1457396918-Insomnia%20tshirt%20rear.JPG

[becca69]

Your missing the new/unworn T-shirt from the tour (your receipt is from the 3rd stop):

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1457396908-Insomnia%20tshirt%20front.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1457396918-Insomnia%20tshirt%20rear.JPG

I believe you have my address sir. :orely:

[Ari_Racing]

I love that t-shirt!

[Ari_Racing]

Today I received a lot of cool stuff but here's the big gem! :)

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/v/t1.0-9/12814637_10209226401881820_287818093001631554_n.jp g?oh=2c1e3a9dc809de5f4f82bf62e757ad87&oe=578CDAB3

[jhanic]

Geez, I hope my contact gets a copy soon. Big congratulations!

John

[zelig]

My standard response. I hate you, Congratulations! :smile

[killjoy72]

Awesome Ari!

[peripheral]

Congratulations Ari, love it when the proof uses the cover of the trade release. Any idea on the number produced?

[sharki69]

Congrats Ari. That's awesome

[jcmanske]

Congratulations on The End of Watch proof, Ari! Very nice.

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks everyone! :) I'm really excited (I started reading it yesterday night and I NEVER read on Friday's night. I always watch a horror movie). So far, so good :)

Here are other items I received:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xlf1/t31.0-8/11080801_10209226626647439_4876395764521753237_o.j pg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xlf1/v/t1.0-9/12804773_10209235395066644_899135218754215280_n.jp g?oh=567e5a2a6910b9713cc9c4d9bee4abaa&oe=57991687&__gda__=1465326364_f9471ac1d70eaf4918065c002b9c37d 1

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1923831_10209235395146646_4921636085284916647_n.jp g?oh=58bb9556e7d77bc1b4028846166254d5&oe=578B914A&__gda__=1469134112_ed2e836011f0ad06a433eccb388463f 8

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/12814618_10209235402346826_236712805728660343_n.jp g?oh=664986c3447fc2e91b07f289c3cf7d9e&oe=57979EFD&__gda__=1465064398_2767584ca43ebf834d3dab47d270066 c

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/8251_10209235401306800_5134019363734295801_n.jpg?o h=c63ca72ef2460ddae93fe3ad39e51d50&oe=5750945D&__gda__=1464800092_92e8e9bfb69c8627b97a65d305fe155 b

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/1913526_10209235402666834_5437834517967335865_n.jp g?oh=4ed265212e019756ecc553cb16923081&oe=575C7AF8

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12274340_10209235402266824_4702703318070786548_n.j pg?oh=2551947eeee877b7ef77e75ec99f7878&oe=57582600&__gda__=1465024754_6575174ee72caaac8be80da779487b4 8

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/t31.0-8/12829492_10209235414427128_4704803210620361139_o.j pg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/12814635_10209235414587132_7447006344369938663_n.j pg?oh=bbf4fd87591a83aa9a3547508f80c93d&oe=578B7683&__gda__=1468839394_765db1ec2cdc56e73bff801b192d95a f

And I got another 16 Entertainment weekly magazine with King's writings in 'em. :)

Thanks to Jeremy for the booklet!

[herbertwest]

So, there was actually a press folder for 11.22.63? I didnt get it :-(
The Art of Horror by Stepen Jones, with an intro by Neil Gaiman. I saw by accident that it got released in france at the end of the year

I like the ... goes to the drive in proof. Never seen one before. Nice haul ! Given the fact that you always get huge haul like this, I bet that you wont have much space left very fast!

[peripheral]

That is a huge haul Ari... Nice work.

[Ari_Racing]

So, there was actually a press folder for 11.22.63? I didnt get it :-(
The Art of Horror by Stepen Jones, with an intro by Neil Gaiman. I saw by accident that it got released in france at the end of the year

I like the ... goes to the drive in proof. Never seen one before. Nice haul ! Given the fact that you always get huge haul like this, I bet that you wont have much space left very fast!

I don't have much space left! LOL. I'm currently trying to figure out how to optimize the space. I'll probably have to buy new bookcases specially designed for the space but these cost A LOT (more than U$S 1000) so I'm thinking alternatives. It's not like I'll stop buying books :D

Thanks all for the comments!

[webstar1000]

Congrats Ari! That is a BIG ASS HAUL~!

[Theli]

Very nice Ari!

[Ari_Racing]

Thank you!

I finished the book last night at 3:25 am. I enjoyed it a lot and it was my favorite of the trilogy. It has a kinda-of-supernatural element in it that I liked.

And I'm a zombie today due to lack of sleep.

[stroppygoblin]

Been feeling under the weather just lately (I say Captain Trips, my wife says its Man flu - what does she know?)
Still always something to make you smile eh?

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/5B900AB1-6F5D-471C-AD56-6D61E31008E8_zpsseerowrn.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/5B900AB1-6F5D-471C-AD56-6D61E31008E8_zpsseerowrn.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/3443C612-A2E5-4F0E-BCDD-53048582395B_zps4nydzv50.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/3443C612-A2E5-4F0E-BCDD-53048582395B_zps4nydzv50.jpg.html)

A big thank you to Foster and I hope all is well with your family.

[zelig]

That's something that is sure to make you feel better! Congrats Simon and hope you feel better. You gotta rest up for the Vegas party.

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Dan]

Sweet!!

[webstar1000]

Those books are just amazing... I love mine. You must be very proud Simon!

[Lot guy]

Congrats Simon!!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Simon, very, very sweet my man. :)