Your New Pride and Joy!

[Ari_Racing]

Beautiful!

[bdwyer19]

I love that! Great acquisition, Brian!

[vincent]

Very nice, congrats!


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[webstar1000]

My Grail has landed. Words fail me. It’s as the day it was made it’s so new. May I present letter Z:)
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[Roseannebarr]

My Grail has landed. Words fail me. It’s as the day it was made it’s so new. May I present letter Z:)
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didn't see that one coming! I want one. Awesome. Congrats.

[MikeDuke]

OMG WOW. I never thought I would see one. A huge congrats on that one Kris. Really. I mean that. At least I can look at pics of yours. Really happy for you.

[Dr. Dawg]

WOW! Amazing condition, too!

[Br!an]

Thanks for the comments.

Kris that rocks! :rock:

[zelig]

Haven’t heard of that one. Is it rare?! Nice one Kris. You’re not messing around. That’s a milestone in any collection for sure. Well done.

[lotuz]

WOW! Big congrats!!! And such fine condition - amazing!

[Randall Flagg]

Huge congratulations!

[FlyerPhan0826]

Wow congrats! Looks to be in perfect shape!

[jcmanske]

Definitely a capstone to any collection. Congratulations on acquiring such a hard to find and iconic, rare King book. I'm very happy for you and know you are ecstatic! Well done!

[shaq]

Wow, just wow!! Phenomenal. Adopt me!!!!!

[burial]

THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!
Congratulations, Kris

[webstar1000]

Thank you everyone. I am still in shock and one of my closest friends in the King world did me a solid by helping me obtain such a rare piece. You know who you are and thank you my brother. I am so thrilled. It is just like BRAND NEW. I am so lucky:)

[The Library Policeman]

Amazing book, Kris. Big congratulations!

[amd013]

:thumbsup:

Well I was looking for a bow-down in awe emoji, but I guess that will have to do.

[Garrell]

WOW, so awesome.
My personal collection has now quit:cry:

[MikeDuke]

WOW, so awesome.
My personal collection has now quit:cry:
I feel the same way. But just keep on trying to get what you can. When I said something like what you said, Kris said "who cares what I have, I am happy for you." So that keeps
me going as far as I can. I don't know how much further, time will tell.

[Pasiuk57]

Congrats! A HUGE Milestone!

[shaq]

This is probably an obscene thing to say, but what the hell....

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I’d read it, one time.

[becca69]

You're gonna need a traycase for that, STAT!

[Ben Mears]

This is probably an obscene thing to say, but what the hell....

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I’d read it, one time.

+1

[Br!an]

Haven’t heard of that one. Is it rare?

Is what rare?

My poster is #21 of 200 so there are apparently 200.

Cook's The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is one of only 15.

[sharki69]

Kris buddy - this is amazing ! Congrats

[cit74]

Wow - beautiful book

[Fsmdr]

Amazing Kris! Congrats!

[Garrell]

Just kidding. I collect for me. Been reading King since Salem’s Lot came out in paperback and I heisted it from my stepmom. I have since always followed/collected his books in some way.

[east-tennessee]

So cool Kris " How sweet it is :clap:" :smile: Huge Congrats....Enjoy......:clap:

[Brian861]

Very nice score, Kris!

[herbertwest]

The asbestos is pretty cool !

[Cook]

Holy Crap Batman - That's impressive !!
Asbestos Firestarter is so beyond my collecting pocketbook. (maybe in the afterlife?)
Congratulations Kris :cool:

[Ari_Racing]

Thank you everyone. I am still in shock and one of my closest friends in the King world did me a solid by helping me obtain such a rare piece. You know who you are and thank you my brother. I am so thrilled. It is just like BRAND NEW. I am so lucky:)

Congrats!

And the bublewrap in green can only point to one person ;)

[webstar1000]

Thank you everyone. I am still in shock and one of my closest friends in the King world did me a solid by helping me obtain such a rare piece. You know who you are and thank you my brother. I am so thrilled. It is just like BRAND NEW. I am so lucky:)

Congrats!

And the bublewrap in green can only point to one person ;)

Nope not David. Haha. I imagine recycled from him though! Lol


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[DoctorZaius]

My Grail has landed. Words fail me. It’s as the day it was made it’s so new. May I present letter Z:)
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Kris buddy, congrats! That is just beautiful. Check back tonight, as I have something awesome and new to showcase that I know you will love.

[DoctorZaius]

So, here is my latest. I was lucky enough to meet Bernie the summer before he died, at Boston Comic Con. I was also lucky enough to purchase the remaining Stephen King related prelim drawings he had that day. I have sold them all off in the past two months, all except this beauty from Wolves of the Calla. I could never find just the right frame for it and so it lay dormant for way too long. Then I found a guy on Etsy who was selling frames with bullets built into the frame. I loved it, and after some back and forth I commissioned him to make this frame, which I hope you agree is fitting for a Gunslinger. This is one of my best. Sorry Kris, I know you wanted this one.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gunslinger9.JPG

[webstar1000]

So, here is my latest. I was lucky enough to meet Bernie the summer before he died, at Boston Comic Con. I was also lucky enough to purchase the remaining Stephen King related prelim drawings he had that day. I have sold them all off in the past two months, all except this beauty from Wolves of the Calla. I could never find just the right frame for it and so it lay dormant for way too long. Then I found a guy on Etsy who was selling frames with bullets built into the frame. I loved it, and after some back and forth I commissioned him to make this frame, which I hope you agree is fitting for a Gunslinger. This is one of my best. Sorry Kris, I know you wanted this one.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gunslinger9.JPG

Oh. My. Fawk. I adore it. Wow!!!


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[Room 217 Caretaker]

Oh yes sir, great choice on the frame. No wait.....FANTASTIC choice on frame.

Wow!

Mulleins

[Br!an]

Sweet!

[Garrell]

Speechless 😶

[Shannon]

Thank you everyone. I am still in shock and one of my closest friends in the King world did me a solid by helping me obtain such a rare piece. You know who you are and thank you my brother. I am so thrilled. It is just like BRAND NEW. I am so lucky:)

You're welcome.

[Shannon]

Just kidding. GREAT acquisition, congratulations!

And DoctorZaius (I don't know anyone's names except for Bill and Jerome, lol), that is a great frame! The piece of art is beautiful, but that frame, holy shit.

[Hunchback Jack]

Kris: a stunning achievement. What an amazing copy! Huge congratulations.

Zaius: a brilliant pairing of two great pieces. Just fantastic. Congrats.

HBJ

[Ari_Racing]

VERY VERY NICE!

I'd love to have a piece King-related from Bernie. I miss him. :(

[Ari_Racing]

Nothing too fancy, but I'm REALLY happy that I found a copy of Dreamworks. And the newspaper. And Shivers 8 proof. And more E. Weekly magazines with King writings in 'em. :)

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And I got three more prints from Suntup. I can't even begin to explain how I admire these pieces. Now I have 9 of the prints released. :)

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[MikeDuke]

Good stuff there. Really like those Suntup prints.

[vincent]

Congrats Ari, I know what you mean. I'm partial to the Suntup prints myself. I hum "if I were a rich man" a lot these days.

[burial]

Nothing too fancy, but I'm REALLY happy that I found a copy of Dreamworks. And the newspaper. And Shivers 8 proof.

Niece...
I hope it means that Shivers VIII is finally closer ;)

[kingfan2323]

Not a lot of these around so thought I would share one of my latest gets. Thank you for all that share your gems. Appreciate the peaks.

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o702/bryan2323___/1_zps9sgiyb6g.jpg (http://s1339.photobucket.com/user/bryan2323___/media/1_zps9sgiyb6g.jpg.html)
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[becca69]

Nice. I love the original art.

[Stockerlone]

Not supernew but..... some time ago i visited Cixin Liu´s fantastic bookreading event.



Ticket + programm
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/PICT7567.JPG



He was so kind to sign. me all his German books.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/Isabell_Kreitz_Kristina_Lohfeldt_Cixin_Liu_043.JPG


Cixin Liu - Spiegel
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Cixin Liu - Die Drei Sonnen
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Cixin Liu- Der Dunkle Wald
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Cixin Liu - Weltenzerstörer
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[Garrell]

Really neat

[Frondz]

Wow - how great to see him in person. Would love for him to come to the US again sometime. Congrats on the books. Remembrance is one of my favorite series in recent memory.

[Randall Flagg]

It took a bit more work to find a 1st edition (at a reasonable price) than I thought it would.


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[Brian861]

Love the cover of that edition of PS.

Looks like we'll be getting a new TPB of Cycle of the Werewolf (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Cycle-of-the-Werewolf/Stephen-King/9781501177224) on August 13th.

[swintek]

Is that new Pet Sematary HC already in later printings then? Can anyone confirm?

[Randall Flagg]

Is that new Pet Sematary HC already in later printings then? Can anyone confirm?
I can confirm (after buying from Amazon and Barnes and Noble-only to receive 2nd printings) that there are later printings. As I said, 1st printings are hard to find at a reasonable price.

[Brian861]

Is that new Pet Sematary HC already in later printings then? Can anyone confirm?
I can confirm (after buying from Amazon and Barnes and Noble-only to receive 2nd printings) that there are later printings. As I said, 1st printings are hard to find at a reasonable price.

Seems to be the case with the newer HC of IT as well.

[swintek]

Is that new Pet Sematary HC already in later printings then? Can anyone confirm?
I can confirm (after buying from Amazon and Barnes and Noble-only to receive 2nd printings) that there are later printings. As I said, 1st printings are hard to find at a reasonable price.

Thanks for the confirmation. Won't go the amazon route, then. I see that VJ Books has them for $35, but- I'd like to spend less than that on it.

[PennyUnwise]

Is that new Pet Sematary HC already in later printings then? Can anyone confirm?
I can confirm (after buying from Amazon and Barnes and Noble-only to receive 2nd printings) that there are later printings. As I said, 1st printings are hard to find at a reasonable price.

Thanks for the confirmation. Won't go the amazon route, then. I see that VJ Books has them for $35, but- I'd like to spend less than that on it.

Here is a copy. Not perfect but about $30 shipped.

Link (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pet-Sematary-2018-hardcover-edition-1st-printing-in-dust-jacket/223444159014?epid=19025162641&hash=item34064f4a26:g:dysAAOSwccdchm2C)

[Randall Flagg]

Is that new Pet Sematary HC already in later printings then? Can anyone confirm?
I can confirm (after buying from Amazon and Barnes and Noble-only to receive 2nd printings) that there are later printings. As I said, 1st printings are hard to find at a reasonable price.

Thanks for the confirmation. Won't go the amazon route, then. I see that VJ Books has them for $35, but- I'd like to spend less than that on it.

Here is a copy. Not perfect but about $30 shipped.

Link (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pet-Sematary-2018-hardcover-edition-1st-printing-in-dust-jacket/223444159014?epid=19025162641&hash=item34064f4a26:g:dysAAOSwccdchm2C)




That's where I got my copy. Traded the DJ out from a 2nd I received (Fine DJ) and sent the 2nd back.

[swintek]

Is that new Pet Sematary HC already in later printings then? Can anyone confirm?
I can confirm (after buying from Amazon and Barnes and Noble-only to receive 2nd printings) that there are later printings. As I said, 1st printings are hard to find at a reasonable price.

Thanks for the confirmation. Won't go the amazon route, then. I see that VJ Books has them for $35, but- I'd like to spend less than that on it.

Here is a copy. Not perfect but about $30 shipped.

Link (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pet-Sematary-2018-hardcover-edition-1st-printing-in-dust-jacket/223444159014?epid=19025162641&hash=item34064f4a26:g:dysAAOSwccdchm2C)




That's where I got my copy. Traded the DJ out from a 2nd I received (Fine DJ) and sent the 2nd back.

:thumbsup:

[wizardsrainbow]

It took a bit more work to find a 1st edition (at a reasonable price) than I thought it would.


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1552843615-Pet%20Sematary%20Scribner%20cover.JPG




http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1552843628-Scribner%20Pet%20Sematary%20CR%20page.JPG

I just got two of those...someone earlier said Amazon was selling 1st/1sts and I can confirm one I got from AMZN was perfect and indeed a 1st/1st

[Ben Mears]

It took a bit more work to find a 1st edition (at a reasonable price) than I thought it would.


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1552843615-Pet%20Sematary%20Scribner%20cover.JPG




http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1552843628-Scribner%20Pet%20Sematary%20CR%20page.JPG

I just got two of those...someone earlier said Amazon was selling 1st/1sts and I can confirm one I got from AMZN was perfect and indeed a 1st/1st

Uneducated collector question: how can a trade edition reprint be considered a first edition?

[Garrell]

New publisher. This is Scribners 1st

[Ben Mears]

New publisher. This is Scribners 1st

If it's not a first edition of the original publication or a limited edition what is the attraction, aside from a different dust jacket?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

New publisher. This is Scribners 1st

If it's not a first edition of the original publication or a limited edition what is the attraction, aside from a different dust jacket?

For me....it's the jackets:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/Cat_Jackets.PNG

Mulleins

[zelig]

New publisher. This is Scribners 1st

If it's not a first edition of the original publication or a limited edition what is the attraction, aside from a different dust jacket?

And therein lies the great mystery of life.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

New publisher. This is Scribners 1st

If it's not a first edition of the original publication or a limited edition what is the attraction, aside from a different dust jacket?

Ben - you have over a thousand posts on this forum, don't you know that we're all a little bit nuts around here?

[Garrell]

It is a slippery slope and all our shoes have Crisco on the soles:nana:

[Brian861]

Same as with Ralph for me. The DJ was the draw.

[Fsmdr]

It is a slippery slope and all our shoes have Crisco on the soles:nana:

We're all SUCKERS!

[Ben Mears]

It is a slippery slope and all our shoes have Crisco on the soles:nana:
:lol1:

[Munnecom]

I for one agree with Ben on this... I understand buying the exact same book two (or three, four, five, etc.) times whenever you find a slightly more pristine copy, to get it as close to perfect as possible. I can even understand collecting different versions of the same book (like, say, this edition of Pet Semetary, in addition to the US 1st/1st and the PS Anniversary Edition).

What I don’t get is collecting multiple copies of the exact same book. It’s even worse when the book is a limited edition. If someone is holding on to two or more copies of a limited edition book, that just means one or more collectors who might really want one are deprived of their chance of owning one.

Speaking for myself, I get rid of the previous copy of a book whenever I find a better version. For example, I upgraded my paperback copy of Eyes of the Dragon to a US 1st/1st not too long ago (thanks Biomieg!) but last week I bought a Philtrum Press S/L (thanks Frik!), so the hardback is out of the collection again.

However...

a) I know a lot of you do collect multiple copies of the same title. It is not my intention to open up a can of worms or cause offence. I’m only trying to understand a part of the collecting mindset that’s alien to me. To each their own.
b) This might not be the right place for this discussion, if that’s what it turns into.
c) If this has been discussed before on the forum, please point me in the right direction. I’d love to read people’s thoughts and personal collecting philosophies.

[St. Troy]

I don't know if anyone here watches the show Billions, but on that, one character (Bobby), upon learning that his nemesis (Chuck) had pawned his prized signed (by Churchill himself) set of The Second World War with an understanding that he could buy it back in a matter of days, not only bought that copy before Chuck could get it back, but sought out and bought all such signed sets he could locate (I am pleased to say that I've handled such a set, although the set I actually own (though beautiful) is unsigned) so that when his Chuck's cash problems abated, he would have no options. That always gave me like three types of heartburn. Ruin your enemy if you must, but be enough of a gentleman to leave books (particularly historical and/or collectible ones) out of it.

I mean, what would you rather have happen:

1) someone buys up all copies of Centipede's Salem's Lot and destroys them, just because he can, or

2) it turns out Barlow is actually real and kills you, while leaving the full Centipede run, untouched

Books are important.

[kingfan2323]

I for one agree with Ben on this... I understand buying the exact same book two (or three, four, five, etc.) times whenever you find a slightly more pristine copy, to get it as close to perfect as possible. I can even understand collecting different versions of the same book (like, say, this edition of Pet Semetary, in addition to the US 1st/1st and the PS Anniversary Edition).

What I don’t get is collecting multiple copies of the exact same book. It’s even worse when the book is a limited edition. If someone is holding on to two or more copies of a limited edition book, that just means one or more collectors who might really want one are deprived of their chance of owning one.

Speaking for myself, I get rid of the previous copy of a book whenever I find a better version. For example, I upgraded my paperback copy of Eyes of the Dragon to a US 1st/1st not too long ago (thanks Biomieg!) but last week I bought a Philtrum Press S/L (thanks Frik!), so the hardback is out of the collection again.

However...

a) I know a lot of you do collect multiple copies of the same title. It is not my intention to open up a can of worms or cause offence. I’m only trying to understand a part of the collecting mindset that’s alien to me. To each their own.
b) This might not be the right place for this discussion, if that’s what it turns into.
c) If this has been discussed before on the forum, please point me in the right direction. I’d love to read people’s thoughts and personal collecting philosophies.

Interesting, Munnercom. So when you got your beautiful limited edition Eyes of the Dragon you got rid of your 1st/1st trade copy? Curious.

[WeDealInLead]

That's what I did with some books. I didn't have infinite space and I'll always go with a book that looks "better" to me. My The Shining, Night Shift, The Stand, 'Salem's Lot were all signed firsts too. I have absolutely zero regrets.

[kingfan2323]

Interesting approach. Didn't know collectors did that. I think the most important thing is to have some kind of guidelines for your collection if you do not have a huge amount of funds. That is definitely a way of doing that. I admittedly have occasional trouble sticking to my own guidelines Damn it! Ha.

[MikeDuke]

I am running out of space but even if I have S\L and a F\F of the same book, I will keep both. I do have a plan though. I would like really nice ed of the early Double Day books. I think my Stand is good, but the others have various issues. I hope to correct them and get all nice ed of those books.

[Munnecom]

Interesting, Munnercom. So when you got your beautiful limited edition Eyes of the Dragon you got rid of your 1st/1st trade copy? Curious.

Indeed. If you gave me a choice between a set of six first editions of the Doubleday books in fine condition or the Cemetery Dance gift editions of the same, I'd take the latter - even if the first editions were signed.

Monetary value aside, the modern releases are just better, more beautiful and more desirable books to me, with their slipcases, oversized dimensions, illustrations, fine bindings and paper quality.

Perhaps mine is its own kind of madness...

[Ben Mears]

I am running out of space but even if I have S\L and a F\F of the same book, I will keep both. I do have a plan though. I would like really nice ed of the early Double Day books. I think my Stand is good, but the others have various issues. I hope to correct them and get all nice ed of those books.

Do they have to be from the original print runs or could they be the later "re-issued" Doubleday versions that have a stronger binding but otherwise look the same as a first edition? Those would be much more affordable and look exactly the same as the first editions.

[allasorte]

I for one agree with Ben on this... I understand buying the exact same book two (or three, four, five, etc.) times whenever you find a slightly more pristine copy, to get it as close to perfect as possible. I can even understand collecting different versions of the same book (like, say, this edition of Pet Semetary, in addition to the US 1st/1st and the PS Anniversary Edition).

What I don’t get is collecting multiple copies of the exact same book. It’s even worse when the book is a limited edition. If someone is holding on to two or more copies of a limited edition book, that just means one or more collectors who might really want one are deprived of their chance of owning one.

Speaking for myself, I get rid of the previous copy of a book whenever I find a better version. For example, I upgraded my paperback copy of Eyes of the Dragon to a US 1st/1st not too long ago (thanks Biomieg!) but last week I bought a Philtrum Press S/L (thanks Frik!), so the hardback is out of the collection again.

However...

a) I know a lot of you do collect multiple copies of the same title. It is not my intention to open up a can of worms or cause offence. I’m only trying to understand a part of the collecting mindset that’s alien to me. To each their own.
b) This might not be the right place for this discussion, if that’s what it turns into.
c) If this has been discussed before on the forum, please point me in the right direction. I’d love to read people’s thoughts and personal collecting philosophies.

Interesting, Munnercom. So when you got your beautiful limited edition Eyes of the Dragon you got rid of your 1st/1st trade copy? Curious.

I have pretty much done this to all my US firsts. Now I am debating about selling my gifts. It's about space for me. But also when I move as packing so many books as if selling them is a chore.

[MikeDuke]

I am running out of space but even if I have S\L and a F\F of the same book, I will keep both. I do have a plan though. I would like really nice ed of the early Double Day books. I think my Stand is good, but the others have various issues. I hope to correct them and get all nice ed of those books.

Do they have to be from the original print runs or could they be the later "re-issued" Doubleday versions that have a stronger binding but otherwise look the same as a first edition? Those would be much more affordable and look exactly the same as the first editions.
I am looking for first ed of these. It's just the way I started with Christine and I kept on going that way. I know they won't be cheap. But I really only need Salems' Lot 2nd state and if I am lucky a Nightshift. What I also need is a First ed DJ for my Carrie. My Carrie is flat signed but the Double Day on the spine is missing the "D". So I would like to fix that. My Nightshift is a library copy but it's inscribed with a neat inscription. So, I will try and work on the ones I need.

[Kongo]

https://scontent.flas1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/54204833_2241299315928253_8608377688375164928_o.jp g?_nc_cat=105&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ht=scontent.flas1-2.fna&oh=00306cb5523ec1901b0b97da75697e2f&oe=5D4755B2
Just got home and found this in the mailbox! I fought myself for awhile on it, but I I just had to open it up

Sorry about the huge picture folks! That was my very first one I've uploaded, so I'm still a noob

[Garrell]

Nice

[jcmanske]

Congratulations, Kongo! I know what that excitement is like.

[MikeDuke]

Very nice Kongo. I recently got the numbered version. Congrats. And the pic is fine.

[Kongo]

Appreciate it guys! I'm glad I opened it, because this art is something else. I told myself I would be content once I got most of the 1st editions I wanted, but as you all know this site can be awfully tempting

[kingfan2323]

Hey!... congrats on your new copy of The Dark Man, Congo! The art is amazing right! Cool little bookmark too. You have passed beyond the world of "just first editions"! Welcome to heaven AND hell! Ha!

[Merlin1958]

Interesting approach. Didn't know collectors did that. I think the most important thing is to have some kind of guidelines for your collection if you do not have a huge amount of funds. That is definitely a way of doing that. I admittedly have occasional trouble sticking to my own guidelines Damn it! Ha.


I am running out of space but even if I have S\L and a F\F of the same book, I will keep both. I do have a plan though. I would like really nice ed of the early Double Day books. I think my Stand is good, but the others have various issues. I hope to correct them and get all nice ed of those books.



Interesting, Munnercom. So when you got your beautiful limited edition Eyes of the Dragon you got rid of your 1st/1st trade copy? Curious.

Indeed. If you gave me a choice between a set of six first editions of the Doubleday books in fine condition or the Cemetery Dance gift editions of the same, I'd take the latter - even if the first editions were signed.

Monetary value aside, the modern releases are just better, more beautiful and more desirable books to me, with their slipcases, oversized dimensions, illustrations, fine bindings and paper quality.

Perhaps mine is its own kind of madness...




I for one agree with Ben on this... I understand buying the exact same book two (or three, four, five, etc.) times whenever you find a slightly more pristine copy, to get it as close to perfect as possible. I can even understand collecting different versions of the same book (like, say, this edition of Pet Semetary, in addition to the US 1st/1st and the PS Anniversary Edition).

What I don’t get is collecting multiple copies of the exact same book. It’s even worse when the book is a limited edition. If someone is holding on to two or more copies of a limited edition book, that just means one or more collectors who might really want one are deprived of their chance of owning one.

Speaking for myself, I get rid of the previous copy of a book whenever I find a better version. For example, I upgraded my paperback copy of Eyes of the Dragon to a US 1st/1st not too long ago (thanks Biomieg!) but last week I bought a Philtrum Press S/L (thanks Frik!), so the hardback is out of the collection again.

However...

a) I know a lot of you do collect multiple copies of the same title. It is not my intention to open up a can of worms or cause offence. I’m only trying to understand a part of the collecting mindset that’s alien to me. To each their own.
b) This might not be the right place for this discussion, if that’s what it turns into.
c) If this has been discussed before on the forum, please point me in the right direction. I’d love to read people’s thoughts and personal collecting philosophies.

Interesting, Munnercom. So when you got your beautiful limited edition Eyes of the Dragon you got rid of your 1st/1st trade copy? Curious.

I have pretty much done this to all my US firsts. Now I am debating about selling my gifts. It's about space for me. But also when I move as packing so many books as if selling them is a chore.




I am running out of space but even if I have S\L and a F\F of the same book, I will keep both. I do have a plan though. I would like really nice ed of the early Double Day books. I think my Stand is good, but the others have various issues. I hope to correct them and get all nice ed of those books.

Do they have to be from the original print runs or could they be the later "re-issued" Doubleday versions that have a stronger binding but otherwise look the same as a first edition? Those would be much more affordable and look exactly the same as the first editions.
I am looking for first ed of these. It's just the way I started with Christine and I kept on going that way. I know they won't be cheap. But I really only need Salems' Lot 2nd state and if I am lucky a Nightshift. What I also need is a First ed DJ for my Carrie. My Carrie is flat signed but the Double Day on the spine is missing the "D". So I would like to fix that. My Nightshift is a library copy but it's inscribed with a neat inscription. So, I will try and work on the ones I need.

Very interesting and varied approaches. I agree that one of the first things you need to establish is a set of rules and/or guidelines that apply to your collection and preferences. I collect 1/1 U.S and U.K. editions first and foremost. Like you guys, at first I revolved copies based on condition until I was happy with what I deemed a final copy. Those 1/1 editions with their original DJ and non-clipped price are my primary treasures. As a rule I don't mess very much with reissues unless its for a number/signature. For example I have a CD S/L of "IT".

Once the original first edition (US&UK) has been collected to my satisfaction, I'll look to what I refer to as "upgrades" such as a flat signed 1/1, Flat signed & remarqued and/or a gift or S/L edition. Depending on condition (and sometimes where I personally rate the book) I may replace a standard 1/1 with a flat or inscribed copy. I don't buy into the "which is the TRUE first edition" debate. If I'm fond of a particular book or admire the production I'll look to add an "upgrade" like a gift or S/L edition. I'm a fan of remarques and have had the ability to kind of go to town with that as a result of my efforts with fund raising in the past. So generally speaking I tend to have only two copies of a title, but may have additional S/L or gift editions as well.

I also like to collect the odd edition or quirky promotional item, etc. For instance I have the Bag of Bones phonograph and DVD, A Christine car and other things of such a nature. That stuff I buy as it strikes my fancy. No particular set of guidelines other than I don't like to get started on something that should be a "set" and not complete it. If you know what I mean. Over the years I've managed to amass quite a bit of cool and personalized memorabilia that I'm pretty proud and happy with.

So, that's my story and I'm sticking with it. Hope that help a bit and if you've got any questions please feel free to shout it out. PEACE!!!! lol



Edit: Oh, yeah I'm also a big fan of slipcases especially, for signed or remarqued books. I've got "Thecollector", Dolso, Jeff Whiley and CD slip/tray cases. Wooden and cardboard. Mostly after market cases unless its part of the edition.

[MikeDuke]

Here are some new ones that I have. More pics in my thread.
ABA Gerald's Game
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpiApvMQAM.jpg
Signed Limited Dark Man
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpgyd3igAM.jpg
Riding the Bullet proof
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpZpsymHAM.jpg
Road to the Dark Tower Blue Line Proof
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/phpldMW0SPM.jpg
Many more pics in my thread.

[Randall Flagg]

I suppose I should open these sooner or later.


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1553792539-unopened%20Suntup.JPG

[becca69]

Hurry up!

[Garrell]

No stop, sending my mailing address:evil:

[webstar1000]

I suppose I should open these sooner or later.


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1553792539-unopened%20Suntup.JPG

Oh man, what shipped!!?!?


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[MikeDuke]

That's what I was wondering Kris. Unless this is older stuff that was never opened.

[Randall Flagg]

That's what I was wondering Kris. Unless this is older stuff that was never opened.
Bingo.

[lotuz]

I don't generally collect King-related art, but the majority of the art in my home office is book-related so when I do pick up the rare King piece, it's a nice fit.

So far I have purchased two of the fine Giclee prints from Suntup Editions: the first was the paperback version of The Shining, and this is the second.

This is my very favorite King-related piece of art, and one of my favorite works of art overall, so I was positively delighted when this was released. I'd love someday to own the original; I believe that it's in the supercollection of a former member here (I thought I saw it in a video but I could be mistaken) so it's unlikely to make its way to me, but one can hope :wub:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/984/medium/IMG_8925.jpg

I realized a couple of years ago that the choice of frame can make a big difference, and if you can spring it, having pieces custom framed can really add an extra dimension to a nice piece. In this case, I chose a simple reddish-brown frame and a plain off-white mat. You can't quite tell from the picture but the frame pulls out the warm colors from the print, and it makes the blood trickle "pop" a little bit (here's a link to a larger size that I can't embed - http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=25155).

I'm happy to own one of these, and even happier with the framed result. This weekend I'm going to put it on the wall right above my monitors, so I can look at it every day :)

[Garrell]

Very nice

[Brian861]

That's what I was wondering Kris. Unless this is older stuff that was never opened.
Bingo.

I'm thinking it might be HHH as I believe he opened his Misery.

[peripheral]

Great stuff Mike and Lotuz (perfect framing).

[peripheral]

Huge thank you to picon3 for this inscribed and flawless US 1st...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/1020/medium/IMG_3036.JPG (http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25157&title=img-3036&cat=1020)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/1020/medium/IMG_E3038.JPG (http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25158&title=img-e3038&cat=1020)

[MikeDuke]

Now that is a sweet Thinner. Especially with that inscription. Congrats.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Huge thank you to picon3 for this inscribed and flawless US 1st...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/1020/medium/IMG_3036.JPG (http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25157&title=img-3036&cat=1020)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/1020/medium/IMG_E3038.JPG (http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25158&title=img-e3038&cat=1020)

Now that is a damn beautiful book!

[Brian861]

Huge score, Peri! Congrats!

[webstar1000]

That is beauty....

[lotuz]

That is beauty....

Agree 100%! Maybe the most desirable one I've seen. Amazing inscription...

[kingfan2323]

Inscription is great! And recently reread Thinner. . . Such a cool, well written little story!

[vincent]

Very beautiful book, congrats peri!


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[peripheral]

Thanks for the kind words everybody - I’m stoked... Cheers

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

[George at C-Springs]

My first new P & J in awhile, Dark Forces 25th Anniversary Lettered PC; thanks to Brian Freeman for an offer that was too good to pass up.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20190408_173513.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20190408_173626.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

Just received from Paramount:

https://scontent.faep9-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/56481815_10219467828551086_6878974965945729024_o.j pg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.faep9-1.fna&oh=3c4e5ff7b10e00d840806dd43ead4f77&oe=5D450605

The instructions say I have to bury the skull and wait 24 hours, and something will happen...

[Roseannebarr]

Just received from Paramount:

https://scontent.faep9-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/56481815_10219467828551086_6878974965945729024_o.j pg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.faep9-1.fna&oh=3c4e5ff7b10e00d840806dd43ead4f77&oe=5D450605

The instructions say I have to bury the skull and wait 24 hours, and something will happen...

I hope you have no Plans to follow those instructions!! If you do, it means you have NOT paid any attention to any king book you and I have ever read. That being said please video tape the burial And keep us posted. That looks awesome and I wish you luck!

[herbertwest]

Just received from Paramount:

https://scontent.faep9-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/56481815_10219467828551086_6878974965945729024_o.j pg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent.faep9-1.fna&oh=3c4e5ff7b10e00d840806dd43ead4f77&oe=5D450605

The instructions say I have to bury the skull and wait 24 hours, and something will happen...


Wow, that's pretty cool !
I wish the french Paramount were also doing this :D

[Ari_Racing]

I digged the skull and nothing happened :P

[herbertwest]

Yet.

[Garrell]

Needs to be in a burial ground:cool_002:

[Randall Flagg]

Needs to be in a burial ground:cool_002:
Micmac

[stroppygoblin]

Needs to be in a burial ground:cool_002:
Micmac

...paddy wack.. give a dog a bone...

[TnTzDad]

Shout out to oy-the-brave (Dave) for an awesome remarqued LSOE! Thanks for the opportunity and fantastic packing.

[Randall Flagg]

Silly little promo item:


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1555361972-Pet%20Sematary%20flashlight.jpeg

[Fsmdr]

Shout out to oy-the-brave (Dave) for an awesome remarqued LSOE! Thanks for the opportunity and fantastic packing.

Pictures?

[TnTzDad]

Shout out to oy-the-brave (Dave) for an awesome remarqued LSOE! Thanks for the opportunity and fantastic packing.

Pictures?

It's on my collection page, but I'll proudly share more. :cool:
https://i.imgur.com/Fd4Bhzq.jpg

[Fsmdr]

Wow! Remarque looks great! Very nice.

[George at C-Springs]

Not a King, but still a new P & J; original 1954 French Grande (46.75" x 62.5") on linen movie poster of "Hurricane on the Caine" (The Caine Mutiny).

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Caine2.jpg

[darkseer]

Not a King, but still a new P & J; original 1954 French Grande (46.75" x 62.5") on linen movie poster of "Hurricane on the Caine" (The Caine Mutiny).

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Caine2.jpg

Very Nice !!! Love that movie :thumbsup:

[wolfehr]

My holy grail arrived today. This also completes my blank DT set (DTI-VII + LSOE + WTTKH).

This copy didn’t come with a slipcase. It also appears to be a misprint in that pages 17,20,21,24,25,28,29,32,33,36,37,40,41,43,45, and 48, have no text or no printing on them.

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[webstar1000]

Very cool. I believe that guy's story too about that book. He found it for a few bucks in a Goodwill bin or something like that. I was going to bid on it. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TnTzDad]

Very nice set!

[wolfehr]

Very cool. I believe that guy's story too about that book. He found it for a few bucks in a Goodwill bin or something like that. I was going to bid on it. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yup! Supposedly her local recycling center has a book room and she rummages through it periodically in the hopes someone threw out something good. Got lucky on this visit :)

Thank you!


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[webstar1000]

Very cool. I believe that guy's story too about that book. He found it for a few bucks in a Goodwill bin or something like that. I was going to bid on it. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yup! Supposedly her local recycling center has a book room and she rummages through it periodically in the hopes someone threw out something good. Got lucky on this visit :)

Thank you!


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Gets a lot that way. If you could convince Winters to sell one of his slipcases... SCORE. He won't though I am told...

[wolfehr]

Very cool. I believe that guy's story too about that book. He found it for a few bucks in a Goodwill bin or something like that. I was going to bid on it. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yup! Supposedly her local recycling center has a book room and she rummages through it periodically in the hopes someone threw out something good. Got lucky on this visit :)

Thank you!


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Gets a lot that way. If you could convince Winters to sell one of his slipcases... SCORE. He won't though I am told...

Hmmm... might give it a shot anyway. Thanks for the heads up!


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[lotuz]

My holy grail arrived today. This also completes my blank DT set (DTI-VII + LSOE + WTTKH).
This copy didn’t come with a slipcase. It also appears to be a misprint in that pages 17,20,21,24,25,28,29,32,33,36,37,40,41,43,45, and 48, have no text or no printing on them.


That's super cool! Can't believe that you managed to find a full blank set... Also I think it's neat that it's a misprint. I wonder how on earth that happened given the production process. How could one set of books have the misprint?? Unless there were more, but they all got caught except this one...

Very, very neat! Big congrats~~~!!!

[Hunchback Jack]

Congrats on the find, and on completing your blank set. That's a real achievement.

HBJ

[Randall Flagg]

. Also I think it's neat that it's a misprint. I wonder how on earth that happened given the production process. How could one set of books have the misprint?? Unless there were more, but they all got caught except this one...

Very, very neat! Big congrats~~~!!!


:catalogfriend:
~1,500 Copies of The Gunslinger were misbound. A few "leaked" out, and more than one S/L was stolen during the binding/shipping of the book.


http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Gun slinger+The+DTI+-+Trade+HC+1st+Ed

[lotuz]

~1,500 Copies of The Gunslinger were misbound. A few "leaked" out, and more than one S/L was stolen during the binding/shipping of the book.


http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Gun slinger+The+DTI+-+Trade+HC+1st+Ed

That's crazy!!

So this was:

(1) one of ~1500 misbound copies
(2) of an unknown number (certainly less than 1500) that "leaked" out
(3) and also made it into the S/L run with the added signature page
(4) and was signed but the designation left blank

I would bet good money that this is the only book that shares all of these characteristics!

Amazing :o:o:o

[Randall Flagg]

Your 4 probabilities are more likely than not.



You left out the possibility it was stolen. IMO, less likely than the 4 other points.



I am not intimating that it was stolen, only that that is a possibility. Regardless, it's a VERY unique book.

[wizardsrainbow]

A little "fun" story to share....

One of my latest smaller consignments at Betts is from a gentleman who worked for a publisher, Hamilton Press, which was the publisher for Grant's DT II, III and IV...He told me that Grant used another publisher (not named by him) for Gunslinger but at the time Gunslinger came out, Don Grant was at a tag sale in his area and the person there had a whole box of new 1st edition Gunslingers on a table and was selling them. Person at sale told Don that he box came from the printers (must have been taken by an employee) and that was the last time Don used that printer...Don chose Hamilton Press...that is how the DT books came to Hamilton...because of a tag sale! True story!

[Hunchback Jack]

A similar thing happened to SubPress at one point. They were sending numbered/lettered copies with manufacturing defects to a company to be disposed of, and someone at the disposal company was selling them on eBay instead. These copies were often signed, but lacked a number/letter, slipcase or traycase, and often lacked a dustjacket. SubPress put a stop to it after they discovered what was going on.

I could well believe this Gunslinger copy should have been destroyed, but was sold instead.

HBJ

[Brian James Freeman]

A similar thing happened to SubPress at one point. They were sending numbered/lettered copies with manufacturing defects to a company to be disposed of, and someone at the disposal company was selling them on eBay instead. These copies were often signed, but lacked a number/letter, slipcase or traycase, and often lacked a dustjacket. SubPress put a stop to it after they discovered what was going on.

I could well believe this Gunslinger copy should have been destroyed, but was sold instead.

HBJ

Ha, I missed that Sub Press story, but apparently all of us who have been around long enough have one along these lines...!

Mine involves an employee from a printer stealing books to trade for small amounts of cash at a local bookstore, who then put them up on eBay. One day, an alert CD customer noticed several of our titles (without slipcases OR numbers) suddenly pop-up on eBay before we even had them in our warehouse. They were still being packed at the PRINTER.

I contacted our printer, since there was literally only one explanation, and they freaked out because, again, there was only one explanation, and they started an investigation. The company's CEO called me the next day, their state's state police got involved... And the employee was caught and it ended up being a fairly big deal. The arrangement between the employee and the bookstore had been going on for years, from what I understand, and they were done in by a watchful book collector noticing an un-numbered Limited Edition book showing up on eBay too early!

Brian

[Randall Flagg]

Mine involves an employee from a printer stealing books to trade for small amounts of cash at a local bookstore, who then put them up on eBay. One day, an alert CD customer noticed several of our titles (without slipcases OR numbers) suddenly pop-up on eBay before we even had them in our warehouse. They were still being packed at the PRINTER.

I contacted our printer, since there was literally only one explanation, and they freaked out because, again, there was only one explanation, and they started an investigation. The company's CEO called me the next day, their state's state police got involved... And the employee was caught and it ended up being a fairly big deal. The arrangement between the employee and the bookstore had been going on for years, from what I understand, and they were done in by a watchful book collector noticing an un-numbered Limited Edition book showing up on eBay too early!

Brian




Sometimes the good guys do win.

[Earl of Popkin]

Bit of a tangent but none of my local friends seem to appreciate the sheer shitheadedness of the douchenozzles involved in this. I knew all of these guys involved and the ones that worked at Caliban books were always total pricks to me. Sometimes karma is a beautiful thing.

Anyway it’s not detailed in this particular article, but I know it’ll make you all cringe to know this. They stole very very rare books from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and then took them to Caliban to be sold. Some of the larger books...they stole by ripping out 1 page at a time for more discreet transport. Oh the humanity

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/07/26/carnegie-library-heist-the-8-million-alleged-inside-job-that-cannibalized-rare-books-in-pittsburgh/?utm_term=.e9b40631d88e

[cit74]

My new P&J is in the mail and should arrive by the end of the week - really looking forward to this new Charnel House addition...I do have all of the limited states for this particular author...

[The Library Policeman]

Got this from David@betts:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y8chjnfitf42dfj/Photo%2006-04-2019%2C%2013%2024%2028.jpg?raw=1

Thanks David.

[Merlin1958]

Got this from David@betts:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y8chjnfitf42dfj/Photo%2006-04-2019%2C%2013%2024%2028.jpg?raw=1

Thanks David.

I don't know, sig looks kinda "iffy" to me. You gotta watch that guy from, Betts. He's from "Con"necticut!!! lol lol lol


Very nice pick-up, Alan. Very nice! Wish I had seen it. It would be on the right side of the pond if I had!! lol lol




Just in case someone unfamiliar with, Betts should happen by this post. There is no more trusted King Book Seller on the "'net" than, David Williamson the owner of Bett's Books.

[peripheral]

Oh that's cool, Alan.. Nice acquisition

[becca69]

This! Turns out my newly acquired pristine, still-in-the-wrapper copy of Legends is a lettered edition. A nice surprise and a relatively cheap price, considering the title.

https://i.postimg.cc/T3QmWGr0/IMG-8950-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FYd12MCk)

[peripheral]

This! Turns out my newly acquired pristine, still-in-the-wrapper copy of Legends is a lettered edition. A nice surprise and a relatively cheap price, considering the title.

https://i.postimg.cc/T3QmWGr0/IMG-8950-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FYd12MCk)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC6SJ4_bCIY

[cit74]

Well here it is - my newest Powers Charnel House book and P&J

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/FEB6AEDA-44A2-488D-B56A-43DA8E1614C1.jpeg

I’ll post a few pics here and morein my own thread. Really ecstatic to add this to my Charnel House collection. Absolutely love this edition

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/2B9673BC-6C1A-4A9B-BE23-55A3D0F74CAB.jpeg

Letter H

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/EF932FBC-2159-46A2-A029-58D2DB0AED4F.jpeg

[peripheral]

I don’t own any Charnel House books but they look to be consistently some of the nicest productions in the industry. Congrats!

[cit74]

I don’t own any Charnel House books but they look to be consistently some of the nicest productions in the industry. Congrats!

Thanks - I really like their books - I think I have all of Tim Powers limited books, plus a few Koontz (the entire Odd series and a few others) as well as Christopher Moore’s “You Suck.” Each one so different and unique

[Randall Flagg]

Last Call Lettered by Tim Powers is considered by many to be a "Holy Grail" book. Congratulations!

[cit74]

Last Call Lettered by Tim Powers is considered by many to be a "Holy Grail" book. Congratulations!

Thanks - appreciate the kind words - and it is to me...

[becca69]

Last Call Lettered by Tim Powers is considered by many to be a "Holy Grail" book. Congratulations!

Thanks - appreciate the kind words - and it is to me...

Do you have $2 I can borrow Chad? :dance:

[Hunchback Jack]

That looks to be a fantastic edition. Congratulations!

What’s the story with the folded $2 note? Is it a bookmark included with the book, or is it pasted in?

[wolfehr]

This! Turns out my newly acquired pristine, still-in-the-wrapper copy of Legends is a lettered edition. A nice surprise and a relatively cheap price, considering the title.

https://i.postimg.cc/T3QmWGr0/IMG-8950-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FYd12MCk)

Wow, that’s awesome! Congrats!


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[lotuz]

Congrats!!!! BIG aquisition here!!

Such a beautiful book.

I'm sure most people here know, but for those who don't: Charnel House is the designer and publisher of the famed lettered edition of The Regulators.

This book came out 4 years before The Regulators and I believe that it won a book design award, though I can't remember which one and Google isn't being particularly helpful right now. It's the first book by Charnel House to have something embedded in the boards (well, maybe the second if you count Ray Garton's The New Neighbor which had a section of the boards covered with garter material). The Regulators was the second/third.

Joe Stefko (the proprietor) was one of the first publishers to really experiment with embedding interesting materials into the front boards. This book has a tarot card and two actually-used poker chips from a casino prominent in the book embedded in the wonderful green Morocco leather.

The endpapers are from sheets of uncut $1 bills and the signature page is made from a sheet of uncut $2 bills.

It's a groundbreaking masterpiece.

:clap::clap::clap:



Well here it is - my newest Powers Charnel House book and P&J

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/FEB6AEDA-44A2-488D-B56A-43DA8E1614C1.jpeg

I’ll post a few pics here and morein my own thread. Really ecstatic to add this to my Charnel House collection. Absolutely love this edition

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/2B9673BC-6C1A-4A9B-BE23-55A3D0F74CAB.jpeg

Letter H

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/EF932FBC-2159-46A2-A029-58D2DB0AED4F.jpeg

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice everyone! Congrats!

[cit74]

That looks to be a fantastic edition. Congratulations!

What’s the story with the folded $2 note? Is it a bookmark included with the book, or is it pasted in?

It’s actually not folded - it’s a cut $2 bill and it was in the book as a bookmark - not pasted in (it’s loose). Having never seen other pics of it before I presume it was originally placed as a bookmark. I have a few crisp $2 bills - now I know where I can store them...

[Kingfan24]

Managed to snag a Viking different seasons proof off ABE for 200 bucks. Thought that was a good deal.

[webstar1000]

MASSIVE DAY. Got these:
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[kingfan2323]

MASSIVE DAY. Got these:
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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWow Wow and Wow! Fantastic Haul!

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[Garrell]

Awesome stuff, love the bear also

[The Library Policeman]

Mega haul, Kris!

[darkseer]

Great Haul I really like the bear too!

[wolfehr]

Wow, that is quite the day! Congrats Kris!!


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[jcmanske]

Congratulations, Kris—that’s an epic haul!

[peripheral]

Wow, epic additions everyone...

[DoctorZaius]

I've always loved what Charnel House does - great additions Chad!

And Kris, I think I love the bear the most! Kidding! Great adds.

[Randall Flagg]

Impressive haul. The Blockade Billy lettered is a tough one to find.

[becca69]

Very nice Kris.

[jon10g]

Very impressive!

[Kongo]

Very happy to find this waiting for me when I got home. Can we also take a moment to admire this epic cover art? I've wanted this ever since seeing it on this site for the first time. I'm officially onboard the Cemetery Dance train now

http://scontent.flas1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/61913183_2353067454751438_7626828415420596224_o.jp g?_nc_cat=107&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQl6JLO4GweAnBKlNgldQL8-AWSdSwcEWWmmLvKoK0F1nK1GegpvHOG-9WPozHFasCIcAtdbLH0amuA5rvRhx4Cw&_nc_ht=scontent.flas1-1.fna&oh=41c5a2043eaa8c0bfce59e71bed81724&oe=5D59C9A2

[kingfan2323]

Very happy to find this waiting for me when I got home. Can we also take a moment to admire this epic cover art? I've wanted this ever since seeing it on this site for the first time. I'm officially onboard the Cemetery Dance train now

http://scontent.flas1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/61913183_2353067454751438_7626828415420596224_o.jp g?_nc_cat=107&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQl6JLO4GweAnBKlNgldQL8-AWSdSwcEWWmmLvKoK0F1nK1GegpvHOG-9WPozHFasCIcAtdbLH0amuA5rvRhx4Cw&_nc_ht=scontent.flas1-1.fna&oh=41c5a2043eaa8c0bfce59e71bed81724&oe=5D59C9A2So cool! Beautiful book. CD is badass right! Proves you can get some really nice books and not spend a bunch. Love those gift editions. What's next???

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[Kongo]

Very happy to find this waiting for me when I got home. Can we also take a moment to admire this epic cover art? I've wanted this ever since seeing it on this site for the first time. I'm officially onboard the Cemetery Dance train now

http://scontent.flas1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/61913183_2353067454751438_7626828415420596224_o.jp g?_nc_cat=107&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQl6JLO4GweAnBKlNgldQL8-AWSdSwcEWWmmLvKoK0F1nK1GegpvHOG-9WPozHFasCIcAtdbLH0amuA5rvRhx4Cw&_nc_ht=scontent.flas1-1.fna&oh=41c5a2043eaa8c0bfce59e71bed81724&oe=5D59C9A2So cool! Beautiful book. CD is badass right! Proves you can get some really nice books and not spend a bunch. Love those gift editions. What's next???

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Oh absolutely. I never heard of them before this site, but rest assured they've quickly become one of my favorites. Beautiful stuff. As for my next big buys, I do have Revival on order which I'm psyched for. I'm also in the process of getting the remaining Doubleday special editions from CD. So far I can add Carrie and The Shining to the list. Salem's Lot looks to be a little trickier to find in my budget, but that's ok.

[willybusmc]

Oh absolutely. I never heard of them before this site, but rest assured they've quickly become one of my favorites. Beautiful stuff. As for my next big buys, I do have Revival on order which I'm psyched for. I'm also in the process of getting the remaining Doubleday special editions from CD. So far I can add Carrie and The Shining to the list. Salem's Lot looks to be a little trickier to find in my budget, but that's ok.

I recently completed my search to acquire those Doubleday gift editions. I had an ebay search set up that I frequently checked. For both The Shining and Salem's Lot, I found a new listing within hours of it being posted, and scored them for probably about 50% under market value. Just gotta keep scouring ebay for those deals.

[kingfan2323]

A small part of history is always cool! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190603/731228b467e381054316b3b005a9f50c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190603/2d6b57fca260ae3391195010ab662563.jpg

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[St. Troy]

EP Nixon is a nice get.

[Ari_Racing]

Got a couple of cool things:

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Thanks to Shaq, I finally have a book signed by Thomas Harris

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Thanks to Matt, I got a signed copy of The Outsider

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I got an incredible deal for Lisbonian 1964 (35 dls). The sad story is that I had the chance of buying Lisbon high yearbooks of 1963 and 1965 as well, and didn't pull the trigger (King is present in both of them). If you checked ebay, there were two that decided to pull the trigger I didn't...

I also jumped the fence and got Lisbonian 1962. It's the year SK started his studies there. In the freshmen pic, there's one I'm trying to confirm if it's King or not (I contacted Marsha about it). What do you think?

https://scontent.faep8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62000805_10219893951523894_7648365150969266176_o.j pg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent.faep8-1.fna&oh=5a91d78452226f50ac27193afa778ff6&oe=5D8F490A

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I read Cari Mori in 4 hours.

[herbertwest]

Got a couple of cool things:

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Thanks to Shaq, I finally have a book signed by Thomas Harris

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Thanks to Matt, I got a signed copy of The Outsider

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I got an incredible deal for Lisbonian 1964 (35 dls). The sad story is that I had the chance of buying Lisbon high yearbooks of 1963 and 1965 as well, and didn't pull the trigger (King is present in both of them). If you checked ebay, there were two that decided to pull the trigger I didn't...

I also jumped the fence and got Lisbonian 1962. It's the year SK started his studies there. In the freshmen pic, there's one I'm trying to confirm if it's King or not (I contacted Marsha about it). What do you think?

https://scontent.faep8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/62000805_10219893951523894_7648365150969266176_o.j pg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent.faep8-1.fna&oh=5a91d78452226f50ac27193afa778ff6&oe=5D8F490A

Seems obvious !

[vincent]

congrats Ari! I also think it looks like King (as does the guy next to him :-)

[Br!an]

:emot-cthulhu:

[The Library Policeman]

Love the number plate, Ari where did you get that?

[Ari_Racing]

Love the number plate, Ari where did you get that?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Joe-Hill-Charles-Manx-s-Wraith-NOS4A2-Metal-Stamped-Replica-License-Plate/253013772840?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&fbclid=IwAR2sDVxr3-GS4tu5Iavv6H6sWon3c1J9jhhCSyOMFzJ4SW11jCetnv8J6eo

[The Library Policeman]

Great, thanks Ari.

[OldCrow88]

Love the number plate, Ari where did you get that?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Joe-Hill-Charles-Manx-s-Wraith-NOS4A2-Metal-Stamped-Replica-License-Plate/253013772840?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&fbclid=IwAR2sDVxr3-GS4tu5Iavv6H6sWon3c1J9jhhCSyOMFzJ4SW11jCetnv8J6eo

Sweet plate, thanks for the pointer to the Ebay store. They have a wide range. Can't believe they have the plate from the shark's stomach in Jaws -- now there's a deep dive! :cool:

[kingfan2323]

They sure are taking a bite out if the Lic. Plate Market!

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[amisadaimp4]

Love this book

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[Garrell]

Great stuff Ari

[DoctorZaius]

I got my Sleeping Beauties S/L yesterday - it's massive! Much bigger than I was anticipating - a little bigger than my CD limited edition of IT.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_4419.JPG?8666

[St. Troy]

They made nice use of the wide spine. Gorgeous production.

[FlyerPhan0826]

Looks great - congrats!

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[Br!an]

Nice! :thumbsup:

[wolfehr]

Awesome additions everyone!

Kingfan - I love historical things like that very cool!

Ari - Great haul! I’ve heard how hard Thomas Harris signatures are too find. Congrats!

DZ - I passed on Sleeping Beauties and that picture makes me regrets it. Awesome addition.




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[Ari_Racing]

I got my Sleeping Beauties S/L yesterday - it's massive! Much bigger than I was anticipating - a little bigger than my CD limited edition of IT.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_4419.JPG?8666

Very nice! Congrats!

[peripheral]

Man, the Sleeping Beauties SL looks top notch...

[Ari_Racing]

Got these last weekend:

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[peripheral]

Very cool Ari. What’s that IT “Accessory” box?

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks!

It includes these items:

http://necaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Accessory-set1590.jpg

[peripheral]

Ha! Very cool!

[webstar1000]

Man I am not aware of another set in the world.... I just think this is too cool. Thanks to Matt (Lot Guy)... for finally caving and selling me one of my grails!! Now have a full matching DT set with a signed matching Choo Choo!!!

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[webstar1000]

AND THIS!!!!

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[Garrell]

Really cool and the letter Q!!!!

[sentinel]

Nice, I have Letter P!

[FlyerPhan0826]

Awesome stuff!

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[The Library Policeman]

Beautiful, Kris!

[Br!an]

Nice, I have Letter P!

So y'all have your P's & Q's in order, right?

[Fsmdr]

Nice Kris! That's another one still on my want list. What's the beautiful box with Cycle Of Werewolf ?

[webstar1000]

Nice Kris! That's another one still on my want list. What's the beautiful box with Cycle Of Werewolf ?

She was a real pride of mine to build. I’ll text ya pics!


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[wolfehr]

Congrats on the additions Kris! I also love that Whelan piece at the top of the picture!


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[sentinel]

Nice, I have Letter P!

So y'all have your P's & Q's in order, right?

yes sir!

[kingfan2323]

Couple new ones! Well done books.

2 sigs for the price of one on the Fight Club

Thanks to Lurker and Mr. Whiley on The Martian.

Anyone have a Sub Ready Player One for about $150?
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[Garrell]

Wow, nice adds!!!

[kingfan2323]

Wow, nice adds!!!Thank you!

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[becca69]

Couple new ones! Well done books.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190615/7c6ff76f1d0cd576e0c86b4a0cc93de4.jpg

Cool, that one is signed on my birthday! The one I have is dated 12/4/13. I guess this edition is not very limited ;)

[kingfan2323]

Couple new ones! Well done books.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190615/7c6ff76f1d0cd576e0c86b4a0cc93de4.jpg

Cool, that one is signed on my birthday! The one I have is dated 12/4/13. I guess this edition is not very limited ;)Nope. Ha. I think with Easton you get a well made book (some are cool looking) and a guaranteed legit Sig. (Or two).

What other good Easton Signed editions you have? I only have about 5



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[webstar1000]

I thought I would share this. Being my 19th piece it seems fitting... as everyone knows I’m a nut for Michael Whelan’s work. I probably will never stop collecting him but that magic number... well why not share them with you all? I’ll call it “The Webster Collection” haha. His work is so good I could go on and on but I’ll just let you enjoy. Here are my 19 Whelan original pieces.

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[Br!an]

Nice! Good job.

[FlyerPhan0826]

All of those are incredible but man, that 2nd one is absolutely stunning! Congrats on a killer collection.

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[MikeDuke]

Very Nice Kris. Very Nice indeed.

[wolfehr]

Wow Kris. That is an insane Whelan collection. I’m quite jealous :)


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[herbertwest]

Awesome !

[Garrell]

That is a crazy collection, WOW:rock:

[Papaseraphim]

Wow, cool stuff!

[Hunchback Jack]

Very nice.

[Ricky]

That 19 is so simple, but I really like it.

[Patrick]

Great stuff, Kris. Congrats on your latest addition! I look forward visiting the art gallery you’re going to need to open. :)

[Randall Flagg]

Beyond impressive; dare I say stupendous.

[OldCrow88]

Awesome lineup! Do you display them in a particular room or sprinkled throughout several rooms?

[webstar1000]

Awesome lineup! Do you display them in a particular room or sprinkled throughout several rooms?

All where my books are:) One room.


THANKS everyone for the kind words. I love them very very much.


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[zelig]

Nice man. Congrats!

[surly]

Remarkable stuff Kris. I'm not close to the books at the moment- is the newest a published piece? I think it's my favorite of all, and that's saying something.

[webstar1000]

Remarkable stuff Kris. I'm not close to the books at the moment- is the newest a published piece? I think it's my favorite of all, and that's saying something.

Meaning the very first pic? It was Whelans original choice for the cover for DT7. He abandoned it half way through and did another cover prelim (which I have above as well) then did what we have on the book now. He told me about this piece back in February and then finished it for me upon my request. It was near done anyways. It’s beautiful and Audrey Inset it in a frame to look like your peering through a window. It’s unreal


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[Fsmdr]

Very impressive Kris! Lovely collection of the Whelans!

[darkseer]

Wow that's incredible

[jeffingoff]

Amazing! There are so many wonderful works among those pieces. I kept catching myself thinking "WOW, this is by far the best of the bunch!" and then I'd see more and have to change my mind. Fantastic stuff!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!

[jon10g]

Truly remarkable collection!

[Randall Flagg]

These came on Monday. More pics in my collections thread.




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[stroppygoblin]

here's mine...
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[Hunchback Jack]

Very nice additions, gents!

[webstar1000]

Congrats you guys. I have not been lucky enough to get mine yet! They look wonderful.


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[Randall Flagg]

This has been hanging around a while now. More pics in my collection thread.


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1561060548-Joyland%20Lettered%20front%20case.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

More pics in my collection thread.


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1561384759-Green%20Mile%20lettered%20spine.JPG

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice. Congrats!

[Ari_Racing]

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[Alec]

Love all of it Ari, especially the letter and Elevation!
Brilliant.