Your New Pride and Joy!

[wizardsrainbow]

Very nice present for yourself there Jerome. As he sings "Merry Christmas to me"

[Nerak]

Nice Jerome!

David, I may take you up on that...when are you going to see him?

[wizardsrainbow]

Nice Jerome!

David, I may take you up on that...when are you going to see him?

No date set but it is my hope since I am off for 17 days that he will have 1 day for me.

[Nerak]

Nice vacation!!!! When does it start?

[wizardsrainbow]

Nice vacation!!!! When does it start?

This Saturday. Then I don't come back to work until January 5th.
Let me know if a road trip is in order. :evil:

[Patrick]

Congrats, Jerome, on your double set of signed JAS's!

Wiz, say hi to Michael for all of us! Enjoy your 17 days off too.

[carlosdetweiller]

No date set but it is my hope since I am off for 17 days that he will have 1 day for me.

Dang! I don't think I have had 17 days off in the last five years....total!

[wizardsrainbow]

Dang! I don't think I have had 17 days off in the last five years....total!


><:onfire: Holy smokes Bob. I'm sorry to hear that!

<walks away feeling guilty>

[carlosdetweiller]

Dang! I don't think I have had 17 days off in the last five years....total!


><:onfire: Holy smokes Bob. I'm sorry to hear that!

<walks away feeling guilty>

I have only myself to blame. I pretty much make my own schedule. Still.....17 days off in a row! What are you? A college student?

[Patrick]

:lol:

That does total 2-1/2 weeks straight through. I can't remember taking that long off either.

[pickle]

I just got this off ebay, the complete and unabridged Stephen King CELL audio book read by Campbell Scott. Sony audio book memory stick 1GB for a Sony Ericsson mobile phone. I have not seen anything like this before, it will make a cool addition to my collection.

http://i10.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/24/35/0180_1.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-CELL-audio-book-sony-memory-stick-1GB_W0QQitemZ150315578545QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Aud ioTVElectronics_PDAsAccessories_MemoryCards?hash=i tem150315578545&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1297|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

[wizardsrainbow]

Dang! I don't think I have had 17 days off in the last five years....total!


><:onfire: Holy smokes Bob. I'm sorry to hear that!

<walks away feeling guilty>

I have only myself to blame. I pretty much make my own schedule. Still.....17 days off in a row! What are you? A college student?

Ahhhhh, the days when life was simpler and more carefree. 17 days is the longest consecutive days off I've had since my honeymoon (3 weeks) almost 20 years ago.

[wizardsrainbow]

I just got this off ebay, the complete and unabridged Stephen King CELL audio book read by Campbell Scott. Sony audio book memory stick 1GB for a Sony Ericsson mobile phone. I have not seen anything like this before, it will make a cool addition to my collection.

http://i10.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/24/35/0180_1.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-CELL-audio-book-sony-memory-stick-1GB_W0QQitemZ150315578545QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Aud ioTVElectronics_PDAsAccessories_MemoryCards?hash=i tem150315578545&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1297|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

Congrats man

[turtlex]

Gee, pickle, this time of the year, most collectors slow down... you're going full charge.

Congrats!

[pickle]

Its because i got my cristmas money lol. plus all these things have been at really low cost lol. i havnt spent over $10 at a time.

[turtlex]

I will always feel that it's not the money you spend, but the fun time you have collecting, that matters!

Congrats, again!

[pickle]

Yeah i agree Turtlex, the excitment of when you find something, or waiting for the post man to turn up. It being lo-cost just makes it easier to talk yourself into buying it lol

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Received these this week...

My Pretty Pony - Signed/Limited
New Lieutenant's Rap - Signed/Limited
The Gunslinger - Grant 1st/1st
Carrie - US proof
Just After Sunset - UK Limited Edition x 2

[wizardsrainbow]

Received these this week...

My Pretty Pony - Signed/Limited
New Lieutenant's Rap - Signed/Limited
The Gunslinger - Grant 1st/1st
Carrie - US proof
Just After Sunset - UK Limited Edition x 2


Daaammmmnnnn. That's a nice haul! Is the Rap solitary, or did you get the envelope and/or peace sign necklace.

[carlosdetweiller]

Received these this week...

My Pretty Pony - Signed/Limited
New Lieutenant's Rap - Signed/Limited
The Gunslinger - Grant 1st/1st
Carrie - US proof
Just After Sunset - UK Limited Edition x 2

That IS a nice haul for one week. What are you going to do with the S/L My Pretty Pony? Mine is on the floor since it doesn't fit on any shelf that I have.

[wizardsrainbow]

Thanks to herbertwest, I landed these French harcovers of the Gunslinger comics through Amazon. I rather like them. They are oversized compared to the US hardcovers and comics.

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

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Gunslinger_Born1.JPG

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Is the Rap solitary, or did you get the envelope and/or peace sign necklace.

Includes the envelope (with 5 stamps), but not the necklace. I could buy an identical necklace in any number of shops here, but I don't want one.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

What are you going to do with the S/L My Pretty Pony? Mine is on the floor since it doesn't fit on any shelf that I have.

Mine is also on the floor. It would never fit on any shelf and its not pretty enough to display. IMO.

[Randall Flagg]

I could buy an identical necklace in any number of shops here, but I don't want one.
How identical?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I could buy an identical necklace in any number of shops here, but I don't want one.
How identical?

Exactly the same. The ones issued with RAP were very common. Google "peace necklace" and you will get thousands of choices.

[wizardsrainbow]

I could buy an identical necklace in any number of shops here, but I don't want one.
How identical?

Exactly the same. The ones issued with RAP were very common. Google "peace necklace" and you will get thousands of choices.

As I've said before, my Rap came with the original necklace, but I lack the envelope. I could have one made, but that would be cheating.

[carlosdetweiller]

I could buy an identical necklace in any number of shops here, but I don't want one.
How identical?

Exactly the same. The ones issued with RAP were very common. Google "peace necklace" and you will get thousands of choices.

I was told someone from King's office (Marsha perhaps) went out and bought them very cheaply from some store just prior to the party in New York. I have always thought an identical necklace could be had if one would just do some searching.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

As I've said before, my Rap came with the original necklace, but I lack the envelope. I could have one made, but that would be cheating.

No two envelopes are the same. They were hand stamped and the number and placing of the stamps is random.

[jhanic]

A very, very nice purchase, Mr. R.T. I have the Rap and the necklace but no envelope either. I also have the signed copy of Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon that was distributed at the party, in addition to a color photcopy of the quiz that was done then.

I don't have a s/l Pretty Pony because I think it's WAY overpriced and not very good looking at all.

John

[turtlex]

Wiz - I love my French import HC DT comics as well. They're very cool.

[carlosdetweiller]

A very, very nice purchase, Mr. R.T. I have the Rap and the necklace but no envelope either. I also have the signed copy of Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon that was distributed at the party, in addition to a color photcopy of the quiz that was done then.

I don't have a s/l Pretty Pony because I think it's WAY overpriced and not very good looking at all.

John

The outside is not that attractive but that was by design. The inside is extremely well done and very rich feeling. The paper they used (I don't recall what it is right now) is the stuff that very expensive lithographs are done on. You know as you turn the pages that you are feeling very expensive paper. Even looking at the printed words you know you are looking at a book that was painstakingly put together. I think it is a heck of a book but it just didn't resonate that much with King fans. Maybe it was a bigger hit with the artsy crowd.

There are also large sheets of some material (linen, maybe?) between each of the lithographic illustrations. I think it was to prevent colors from transferring to the next page and maybe to aborb moisture and to protect. Really first class production.

[Hutch]

Is the Rap solitary, or did you get the envelope and/or peace sign necklace.

Includes the envelope (with 5 stamps), but not the necklace. I could buy an identical necklace in any number of shops here, but I don't want one.

I'd bet similar ...but not identical.

[Hutch]

I could buy an identical necklace in any number of shops here, but I don't want one.
How identical?

Exactly the same. The ones issued with RAP were very common. Google "peace necklace" and you will get thousands of choices.

I was told someone from King's office (Marsha perhaps) went out and bought them very cheaply from some store just prior to the party in New York. I have always thought an identical necklace could be had if one would just do some searching.

A few years ago I bought some Lt's Rap items from Kathy Bates personal assistant. She attended the party. She told me she admired the necklaces so much and wanted a couple for her daughters She asked King's office where they were obtained and managed to get the last few they had. I managed to get the contact info from her. I tried to see if any others could be gotten. As it turns out they were custom made and there were none to be had.

http://www.purplegracecrafts.com/

I had a few Lt's Rap w/o the necklace. I was never able to find exact matches for the pendant, chain and clasps.

[carlosdetweiller]

I could buy an identical necklace in any number of shops here, but I don't want one.
How identical?

Exactly the same. The ones issued with RAP were very common. Google "peace necklace" and you will get thousands of choices.

I was told someone from King's office (Marsha perhaps) went out and bought them very cheaply from some store just prior to the party in New York. I have always thought an identical necklace could be had if one would just do some searching.

A few years ago I bought some Lt's Rap items from Kathy Bates personal assistant. She attended the party. She told me she admired the necklaces so much and wanted a couple for her daughters She asked King's office where they were obtained and managed to get the last few they had. I managed to get the contact info from her. I tried to see if any others could be gotten. As it turns out they were custom made and there were none to be had.

http://www.purplegracecrafts.com/

I had a few Lt's Rap w/o the necklace. I was never able to find exact matches for the pendant, chain and clasps.

I don't doubt your story. I certainly have no insider info. But Stu at Betts told me someone from King's office went to some inexpensive store like a TG&Y or other five and dime and bought a bunch of them. Inexpensive costume jewelry is the way he described it. I've never had one in my possession so I am only going on what I was told.

It's funny how stories get started and propagate. I suspect the necklaces were a bit nicer than dime store jewelry and the version Dave heard sounds more probable.

[Hutch]

It's funny how stories get started and propagate. I suspect the necklaces were a bit nicer than dime store jewelry and the version Dave heard sounds more probable.

It's more than just me hearing the story. When I contacted PurpleGrace they knew all about the Rap party and confirmed they were the source of the necklace. One the items I received from Kathy Bates assistant was one of the peace sign pendants w/o necklace she was able to obtain. It was an exact match to the pendant in my complete Rap set. Inside the small box that held the pendant was a small business card from PurpleGrace.

[gsvec]

Excellent acquisitions, RT! If you get bored with any of it, my address is in the Blue Hell thread. :evil:




What are you going to do with the S/L My Pretty Pony? Mine is on the floor since it doesn't fit on any shelf that I have.

Mine is also on the floor. It would never fit on any shelf and its not pretty enough to display. IMO.
Mine's in it's shipping box leaning against the end of a bookcase. I've often thought about replacing the clock batteries and displaying it, but even tho it IS an art piece of sorts, it's just way to big and heavy to do much with.

[Nerak]

Damn, Gretchen beat me to it!

[carlosdetweiller]

Mine's in it's shipping box leaning against the end of a bookcase. I've often thought about replacing the clock batteries and displaying it, but even tho it IS an art piece of sorts, it's just way to big and heavy to do much with.

I replaced the battery in mine when I first got it several years ago, set the clock and displayed it for quite a while. The battery eventually wore down and I just took it out and did not replace it. I had this (probably irrational) fear that a dead battery may eventually leak fluid and damage the book.

[jhanic]

Today I received (thanks to one of our illustrious members here) the Centipede Press' Salem's Lot "book block" (which is a set of unbound pages of the book) and the set of photographs that was offered separately. Even unbound, this is a massive item.

John

[pickle]

Congrats John, im so jeliouse.

[Fsmdr]

Received these this week...

My Pretty Pony - Signed/Limited
New Lieutenant's Rap - Signed/Limited
The Gunslinger - Grant 1st/1st
Carrie - US proof
Just After Sunset - UK Limited Edition x 2


So it was YOU that outbid me on the NLR!. :angry:

Nice purchase anyway. Congrats.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

So it was YOU that outbid me on the NLR!. :angry:


Sorry J. :huglove:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Today I received (thanks to one of our illustrious members here) the Centipede Press' Salem's Lot "book block" (which is a set of unbound pages of the book) and the set of photographs that was offered separately. Even unbound, this is a massive item.

John

Great acquisition John. Congratulations.

[Patrick]

Nice haul, Mr. RT!

While I don't own a NLR, I've certainly enjoyed the discussion regarding the true origin of the peace sign necklaces.

Congrats on your book block, John, and on your French DT comics, Wiz.

[blg]

I'm happy to say that my S/L Cujo, #595 finally arrived from the UK. :)

[jhanic]

Congratulations, blg! That's a good acquisition!

John

[bast_imret]

Nice! Any pics of it?

[turtlex]

I finally scored the ever elusive BOOK MARKET VARIANT of Gunslinger Born # 1.
This is a hard to find 9.8 CGC Graded comic and one I've been hunting for.
It was not sold in stores, and was a premium for comic shops.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/605/medium/PJs_BMV_005.jpg

[pickle]

Congrats Turtlex, that is a sweet comic.

[tippy4]

Received these this week...

My Pretty Pony - Signed/Limited
New Lieutenant's Rap - Signed/Limited
The Gunslinger - Grant 1st/1st
Carrie - US proof
Just After Sunset - UK Limited Edition x 2

Man, do you have a money tree growing in your backyard?

MPP S/L and NLR S/L are on my wish list. ...one day perhaps.

I just won this:

Unique Stephen King Autograph (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260333372859)

Seems like a real signature, and the price was right.

[pickle]

Cool Tippy

I just got this 'bout a hour ago on ebay:

UK 1st Misery

http://i12.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/24/95/9225_1.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220329854894&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123

[Fsmdr]

That's a great price, tippy.

The signed card that I won from Ceri was about $95.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Great price for a King signature Tippy. Congrats.

[Rahfa]

This was a different one than Ceri's, right?

Definitley legit at a good price...funny that back in the day he sent those signature cards out in lieu of actually signing books as well.

[tippy4]

Actually Ceri had a couple different signed cards for sale.

Let me see if I can look them up and post pictures of them.....

EDIT:

Unfortunately, calla_wolf runs private auctions, so I cannot go back and look at them.

[e_taylor]

Nothing overly exciting showing up at my place lately.

A 1st UK of Slade's "Ripper" - his most scarce book and next to impossible to find in decent condition. I have a signed copy, but couldn't pass this one up due to the condition.

A 1st of the Waste Lands, from the link that Bob posted a few weeks back. Again, nothing too exciting - I sold my trade copy when I got my first S/L and ended up feeling I shouldn't have. This one definitely makes my vote as "always remove shrinkwrap" - the shrink was stuck to the jacket and left a gross residue on it, luckily I was able to clean it up and it didn't leave any damage.

And finally, the only one worthy of getting the camera out; a review copy of Slade's most recent book, "Crucified". The UK hardcover (only hardcover) didn't have a proof, and I haven't gotten a straight answer from my contact at Penguin (the trade PB publisher) - but I was able to got this from her anyways.

http://i44.tinypic.com/jv261v.jpg

[Patrick]

Good stuff, turtlex, tippy, pickle and Eric. Congrats to all!

[Fsmdr]

This was a different one than Ceri's, right?

Definitley legit at a good price...funny that back in the day he sent those signature cards out in lieu of actually signing books as well.

The seller Tippy bought the card from also have a signed letter for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260333381878&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016

[Ari_Racing]

Received for free last saturday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0117.jpg

[Brice]

Congratulations! I've never heard of that Bev Vincent book.

[jhanic]

It was a free chapbook that shipped with the prepaid orders of Bev's The Road to the Dark Tower volume from Cemetary Dance. It was also numbered and signed by Bev. For some reason I got #271 of the book, but #272 of the chapbook. There were only 500 copies of the chapbook done, while there were 1000 copies of the book itself.

John

[Brice]

That's pretty cool! I think I might need to find one.

[gsvec]

Ditto!

[turtlex]

Tritto!

( ditto'ing gretchen's ditto )

[pickle]

Ditto'ing the ditto'ing of the ditto lol

I wish i was as popular as some of you people. If i got something like that sent to me for free, i think i would actualy wet myself lol.

[turtlex]

Ditto'ing the ditto'ing of the ditto lol

I wish i was as popular as some of you people. If i got something like that sent to me for free, i think i would actualy wet myself lol.

My dear pickle, this is likely why no one makes such a gift !

[gsvec]

:rofl:

[pickle]

Ditto'ing the ditto'ing of the ditto lol

I wish i was as popular as some of you people. If i got something like that sent to me for free, i think i would actualy wet myself lol.

My dear pickle, this is likely why no one makes such a gift !

Touché lol

Well think of it this way, atleast you wouldn't have to share a house with me lol

[pickle]

I just got this from ebay:

http://i21.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/10/df/f8dc_1.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120347106146

Probably wont arrive till after Christmas now.

:P :panic:

[oy-the-brave]

A little while ago someone posted about some DT influenced art by Zach McCain. I just purchased this:

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


This is the original pencil drawing that was colored on the computer to make the prints that are for sale. Also got a pencil drawing of a coyote that was shown on his website that I really liked. I like several pieces a lot which is funny because the Mordred painting that was the subject of the original post did not appeal to me.


I also received today my LRH variant hardcover signed/personalized by Lee Bermejo the cover artist.

[Patrick]

It was a free chapbook that shipped with the prepaid orders of Bev's The Road to the Dark Tower volume from Cemetary Dance. It was also numbered and signed by Bev. For some reason I got #271 of the book, but #272 of the chapbook. There were only 500 copies of the chapbook done, while there were 1000 copies of the book itself.

John
Mine doesn't match numbers with my copy of Bev's TRttDK either. In fact, mine are way off from each other.

Here's the sig page if anyone is interested:
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Vincent-Chapbook-2.jpg

[turtlex]

Dave - that is wonderful. I love the bordering and Blaine in the background! And cool you've added another LB item to your collection. That's becomming a cool little sub-collection, just of Lee's DT stuff.

Gosh, I think I'm the only one around without a Bev signed book!

[Brice]

Nope, I don't have one either. I do have a bookplate signed by him though.

[pickle]

A little while ago someone posted about some DT influenced art by Zach McCain. I just purchased this:

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


This is the original pencil drawing that was colored on the computer to make the prints that are for sale. Also got a pencil drawing of a coyote that was shown on his website that I really liked. I like several pieces a lot which is funny because the Mordred painting that was the subject of the original post did not appeal to me.


I also received today my LRH variant hardcover signed/personalized by Lee Bermejo the cover artist.

I was wondering if you would mind posting the link to the site you got this from, i would love to treat myself to one of those.

[e_taylor]

A little while ago someone posted about some DT influenced art by Zach McCain. I just purchased this:

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


This is the original pencil drawing that was colored on the computer to make the prints that are for sale. Also got a pencil drawing of a coyote that was shown on his website that I really liked. I like several pieces a lot which is funny because the Mordred painting that was the subject of the original post did not appeal to me.


I also received today my LRH variant hardcover signed/personalized by Lee Bermejo the cover artist.

I was wondering if you would mind posting the link to the site you got this from, i would love to treat myself to one of those.

http://www.zachmccain.com/

or

http://www.horror-mall.com/

Although, the one Dave got is 1/1. He should have coloured ones available though, either through his website (first link) or his store at Horror Mall (second link).

[tippy4]

I just won this:

Unique Stephen King Autograph (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260333372859)

Seems like a real signature, and the price was right.

In addition to the signed card I won in the auction above, the seller had this one as well that I just bought.

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7/cardvd7.png (http://imageshack.us)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I just won this:

Unique Stephen King Autograph (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260333372859)

Seems like a real signature, and the price was right.

In addition to the signed card I won in the auction above, the seller had this one as well that I just bought.

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7/cardvd7.png (http://imageshack.us)

Very cool Tip. Both sigs are legit.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[turtlex]

Wow, very unique!

Congrats !

[Patrick]

Cool beans, tippy.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Tippy!

John

[tippy4]

Thanks all.

Especially happy because I got both for less than $100 shipped total.

I like how the one pictured above is dated, and mentions his "new" book Different Seasons.

[Clacke]

My Christmas gift to myself arrived, thankfully without getting caught up in the holiday postal madness. :thumbsup:

771

772

773

[wizardsrainbow]

oooooo Martin, that's a nice one! Merry Christmas indeed!

[jhanic]

Very nice!

John

[pickle]

My UK 1st Misery arrived today, in really good condition considering it is over 20 years old :D

[Clacke]

oooooo Martin, that's a nice one! Merry Christmas indeed!


Very nice!

John

Thanks guys! I'd been looking at it on Ebay for about ten days trying to make a decision to get it or not. I felt the BIN price was great value but financially tricky to fit in being the holiday season. Then Sterling hit the floor and the Euro strengthened, so I took the plunge.
It sure is a beautifully produced book.

[Patrick]

I love that edition, Clacke. :thumbsup:

Congrats, pickle!

[oy-the-brave]

I posted in the Wrightson thread as well but here is my new pride and joy.

The original Bernie Wrightson painting from Wolves of the Calla.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/wrightson2.jpg

[Patrick]

:excited: Excellent!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Dave!

John

[bast_imret]

Nice oy! :thumbsup:

And that EotD looks very good!

[turtlex]

Awesome, Dave!
Congrats.

[wizardsrainbow]

OMG

I received the MOST AWESOME gift for Christmas, something I have been searching for for over 5 years, and by the generosity of Bob, an assist from Karen and the love of my wife Valerie I am now the proud owner of the:

ORANGE GUNSLINGER PLUME PROOF!!!!!!!!

Bob, you have touched my heart in that special Collector's place with your generosity, kindness, sneakiness. I am forever grateful. You should have been here when I opened it....I just can't believe it.

Story in short: Bob knows how much I want this book and how rare they are. He has 2 copies and decides to offer me one, but as the holidays approach (this is early November), he decides to contact Valerie my wife and does so with an assist through Karen. So the cloak and dagger stuff occurs over the next few weeks. My mother-in-law pays for the book (so I do not see a charge), Bob mails the book to a family friend in town, my son keeps the book in his closet until I receive it. I LOVE YOU ALL. Thank you so so so so much. So here it is:

Book, letter from publisher and 4 pages of e-mail correspondence between Bob and my wife

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


Book and Publishers letter:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Orange_Gunslinger1.jpg


Book

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Orange_Gunslinger3.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Excellent! I'm glad you like it and that the secret was kept until today. It was a fun deal to pull off.

[turtlex]

David - That is AWESOME !!!!!

And Bob and Karen - you both rock! Way to get the assist !!

And big thumbs up to Wiz-Wife because she knew how important it was to you! How sweet !!!!!

What a great addition to your collection!

Enjoy, Wiz!!!!

[e_taylor]

HO HO HO-LY SHIT!

Very nice David!

And absurdly generous of both Bob, Karen and your wife!

[turtlex]

David - Just had to add... printing out the email correspondence on ORANGE paper, nice touch !

[jhanic]

David--CONGRATULATIONS!!

And of course special congratulations to Bob, Karen and your wife for doing such a wonderful thing in secret!

(Now, where can I get one?!?)

John

[Sam]

Congratulations Dave. That makes for an awe inspiring gift for you I'm certain.

[Nerak]

HE HE HE HE!! I was soooo glad to be in on that one! HE HE HE HE!!

Know you wanted it and Valerie is the nicest person! Can't wait to have the opportunity to meet face to face!!

Merry Christmas!

[bast_imret]

Wow! You finally got one! Very cool! That was really nice Bob. I'm overwhelmed with Christmas spirit!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The story is almost as priceless as the gift.

That is awesome. Congratulations :thumbsup:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Randall Flagg]

How wonderful that your friends and family "conspired" to do such a great thing. Kudos to all involved.

[Patrick]

HO HO HO-LY SHIT! ...
:rofl: That sums up my reaction perfectly.

Congratulations, David! I know you've been talking about this book for a very long time.

Bob and Karen (and Family Wiz): Fantastic! What teamwork!

[tippy4]

Very nice indeed!

David, as usual I am jealous!

Merry Christmas to you and to all!

[Ves'Ka Gan]

David!!! Very awesome !

This Christmas brought my new pride &joy, too! I am the proud owner of a SIGNED 1st/1st of On Writing:). It's my first signed book! I'll be sure to post pics soon!

[Brice]

OMG

I received the MOST AWESOME gift for Christmas, something I have been searching for for over 5 years, and by the generosity of Bob, an assist from Karen and the love of my wife Valerie I am now the proud owner of the:

ORANGE GUNSLINGER PLUME PROOF!!!!!!!!

Bob, you have touched my heart in that special Collector's place with your generosity, kindness, sneakiness. I am forever grateful. You should have been here when I opened it....I just can't believe it.

Story in short: Bob knows how much I want this book and how rare they are. He has 2 copies and decides to offer me one, but as the holidays approach (this is early November), he decides to contact Valerie my wife and does so with an assist through Karen. So the cloak and dagger stuff occurs over the next few weeks. My mother-in-law pays for the book (so I do not see a charge), Bob mails the book to a family friend in town, my son keeps the book in his closet until I receive it. I LOVE YOU ALL. Thank you so so so so much. So here it is:

Book, letter from publisher and 4 pages of e-mail correspondence between Bob and my wife

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


Book and Publishers letter:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Orange_Gunslinger1.jpg


Book

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Orange_Gunslinger3.jpg

Amazing! And it couldn't find a better home. So...is there any doubt about what book to take to the next signing? :unsure:

:clap: and this was a brilliant conspiracy on behalf of Bob, Karen, your wife, mother-in-law, your son, and the family friend.

[super sam]

Congrats David! I really liked that story! :lol:

[oy-the-brave]

VERY nice David and very neat of Bob, Karen and your wife in pulling it off in secret :clap:

[Beamer]

Blaze and picked up Duma Key finally

[Beamer]

Very Nice you lucky dog...i would kill for that:shoot:

[Cloysterpete]

Thats so cool bob!, this forum is great.

I was just thinking to myself as I came onto the forum just how the partner of a super-collector would go about buying a King related item, then I thought how cool it would be if someones partner was to contact someone from the forum (yes, my first thought was bob would be the man to go to) to find out what King related items are on their wish-list. The actually tale wasn't far off :excited:

As for me I got the paperbacks (I didn't own any edition of them :scared:) of the Gunslinger Revised and Wastelands from my younger bro today, he has no cash at all so he must have used his Uni bursary to fund his xmas prezzies.

[pickle]

that was sweet of him Cloy, i know what its like having to find money as a student.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Neat Christmas present Wiz. Congratulations.

Cloysterpete you have a great brother. Spending what little money he has on you.

[Ves'Ka Gan]

Thats so cool bob!, this forum is great.

I was just thinking to myself as I came onto the forum just how the partner of a super-collector would go about buying a King related item, then I thought how cool it would be if someones partner was to contact someone from the forum (yes, my first thought was bob would be the man to go to) to find out what King related items are on their wish-list. The actually tale wasn't far off :excited:

As for me I got the paperbacks (I didn't own any edition of them :scared:) of the Gunslinger Revised and Wastelands from my younger bro today, he has no cash at all so he must have used his Uni bursary to fund his xmas prezzies.
My beau actually got ahold of Ms. Turtlesong to work out my gift--I suppose that's an added benefit of having a circle of collectors to refer to!

[wizardsrainbow]

Thanks everyone. I'm still "tingly" all over. Anyone who collects knows what it is like to finally get something tht has been long sought after. AND, collectors love a good story to go with an acquisition, and this is the best yet for me.

I'd thank Bob a thousand times if I could. He gave my wife a very fair price as well. But, then again, we all know Bob is a class act. Thank you!!!!

[Clacke]

Congratulations, David - amazing gift. And I love the shenannigans and conspiracies going on behind your back by everybody to keep it a surprise!

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks everyone. I'm still "tingly" all over. Anyone who collects knows what it is like to finally get something tht has been long sought after. AND, collectors love a good story to go with an acquisition, and this is the best yet for me.

I'd thank Bob a thousand times if I could. He gave my wife a very fair price as well. But, then again, we all know Bob is a class act. Thank you!!!!

I'm really glad that you were as surprised and excited as I thought you would be. I know that my wife would have loved to have given me something for my King collection over the years but has no idea what I would like or need. I'm glad we were able to get your wife involved and be a major player in the deal. A good time was had by all!

[willie3]

WOW, what a story !

Congrats to David &
Hats Off to Bob, Karen, Mrs. Wiz, & Mrs. Wiz-in-Law
for pulling off a very complicated surprise action.

David you are a very lucky man in many ways !!

Karl

[wizardsrainbow]

Kinda funny how ka is a circle....
What Bob did for me this holiday, I also did for Matt through his wife Dora, owners of this site. She contacted me looking for a special present for Matt, and we did a deal behind his back. So, while I was playing Secret Santa, Bob was doing the same thing to me! I hope Matt liked Dora's gift and my extra freebie!

[willie3]

Kinda funny how ka is a circle....
What Bob did for me this holiday, I also did for Matt through his wife Dora, owners of this site. She contacted me looking for a special present for Matt, and we did a deal behind his back. So, while I was playing Secret Santa, Bob was doing the same thing to me! I hope Matt liked Dora's gift and my extra freebie!

There you go !

Karma Points for EVERYBODY !!

[Pasiuk57]

Dave
GREAT gift and even better story of how you got it!
They are very tough to find!!

[wizardsrainbow]

Dave
GREAT gift and even better story of how you got it!
They are very tough to find!!

I assume Mike that you own one?

I think I have only seen 3 or 4 ever. Bob and I own one. You? Hutch? Anyone else?

[funky dredd]

Congratulations Wiz that book has been on your list for a long time. A few years ago Bob helped me by answering my questions when I purchased my Second Edition Gunslinger and I won't ever forget that!

[willie3]

Congratulations Wiz that book has been on your list for a long time. A few years ago Bob helped me by answering my questions when I purchased my Second Edition Gunslinger and I won't ever forget that!

And Bob advised me through the SKFakes Board when I was purchasing a proof copy of NLR.

It's good we all have a knowledgeable "go to guy" who is as gracious & courteous as Bob !

Karl

[Nerak]

I like sneaky stuff! HE HE It was fun going behind Dave's back and I was wondering all morning yesterday how it went! I was happy to see his report once I logged on! HE HE HE HE HE HE!!!

[e_taylor]

And Bob hooked me up with my PC copies of DTII, III and IV.

Can't agree more with the sentiments of Bob being the class act he is!

Wait.... is Bob.... Santa Claus?!:onfire:

[Earth's Militant Mind]

Of course I would love to have one and envy you so here is the burning question becides where can I find one? How much does one of these run? I hate to ask this since you received it as a gift but ballpark, what do you think? Damn you!! lol

[Hutch]

I've sold three or 4 of them. About 10 years ago I bought all I could find. There wasn't much interest in the title back then probably since it was a proof of the 1988 Plume version. Not many considered there may not have been any proof of the Grant version.



Dave
GREAT gift and even better story of how you got it!
They are very tough to find!!

I assume Mike that you own one?

I think I have only seen 3 or 4 ever. Bob and I own one. You? Hutch? Anyone else?

[Sir_Boomme]

nice gift dave.... way to go everyone...

but hey... not to try to top you dave... but i got a pair of rocking chairs for my back porch.... i know that brings ya down a bit.... but though it's not rocking chairs, a gunslinger proof ain't too shabby either.
your gift rocks... but not as much as mine! :)

[pickle]

I just got myself these 3 beauties off ebay:

A German Carrie Film Card
http://i9.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/25/b2/b83b_1.JPG

A German Dead Zone Film Card
http://i3.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/25/b2/d958_1.JPG

A German Shining Film Card
http://i12.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/25/b3/51fd_1.JPG

So im happy, i love my overseas promo.

[idlewarnings]

Congrats to all on your new books and goodies. No King stuff for me this xmas, but I did get a couple Cormac McCarthy paperbacks, the Mark Bittman cookbook, and some cycling gear. I'm happy :)

[turtlex]

Kinda funny how ka is a circle....
What Bob did for me this holiday, I also did for Matt through his wife Dora, owners of this site. She contacted me looking for a special present for Matt, and we did a deal behind his back. So, while I was playing Secret Santa, Bob was doing the same thing to me! I hope Matt liked Dora's gift and my extra freebie!

I love this! Ka is a wheel !!!


And Bob hooked me up with my PC copies of DTII, III and IV.

Can't agree more with the sentiments of Bob being the class act he is!

Wait.... is Bob.... Santa Claus?!:onfire:

Hmmm.... I would not be surprised! He as this year !!


I just got myself these 3 beauties off ebay:

A German Carrie Film Card
A German Dead Zone Film Card
A German Shining Film Card
So im happy, i love my overseas promo.

Nice grabs, pickle! Congrats.

[bast_imret]

I got the 20th Anniversary edition of the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader :) Top that!

[The Lady of Shadows]

congratulations to all of you. i'm so happy for you! :couple:

now then, i'd be glad to help you insure your purchases. simply give me your addresses and the precise locations of said acquisitions and i'll get back to you with a quote. :D

:evil:


seriously though. that's wonderful for all of you. (and yes, bob is santa claus. i can say that definitively cause i'm a jew. :lol: )

[Sam]

1313 Mockingbird Lane
The coolest corner of I have a gun and know how to use it.

Does that help you any?:D

[Brice]

:lol:

[Patrick]

Just re-reading the wonderful tale of Bob, Karen and David (because I love that story), and didn't want this to get lost in the excitement:


... This Christmas brought my new pride &joy, too! I am the proud owner of a SIGNED 1st/1st of On Writing:). It's my first signed book! I'll be sure to post pics soon!
My beau actually got ahold of Ms. Turtlesong to work out my gift--I suppose that's an added benefit of having a circle of collectors to refer to!
Great job, Turtlesong.

Congratulations on your first signed King book, Ves! Now there's really no turning back.

[Nerak]

nice gift dave.... way to go everyone...

but hey... not to try to top you dave... but i got a pair of rocking chairs for my back porch.... i know that brings ya down a bit.... but though it's not rocking chairs, a gunslinger proof ain't too shabby either.
your gift rocks... but not as much as mine! :)

:lol:

[wizardsrainbow]

Of course I would love to have one and envy you so here is the burning question becides where can I find one? How much does one of these run? I hate to ask this since you received it as a gift but ballpark, what do you think? Damn you!! lol

Ballpark price range: $800-$1300.

[jhanic]

Wiz forgot to add "if you can find one". I'm still looking!

John

[blg]

I'll try and post some pics in my collection thread tomorrow, but I'm happy to say I had several books come in the past few days:

Just After Sunset (UK Limited)
Postscripts 10 (S/L, slipcased Ed.)
Book of the Dead (S/L, slipcased Ed.)
The Anubis Gates -- Tim Powers (Ziesing, S/L, slipcased Ed.)
Psycho II -- Robert Bloch (S/L, slipcased Ed.)
Taverns of the Dead (S/L, slipcased Ed.)

Waiting on a couple of others, but I told myself that I would take a break from any further purchases for a while once 2009 started. We'll see how that goes. ;)

Also, if anyone happens to have an extra copy of the 35th anniversary S/L Psycho, published by Gauntlet Press, please let me know. There are a couple on Ebay, but I'm thinking $300+ is a bit much.

[Patrick]

This just arrived today! I didn't know they were already shipping them, so it was a bit of surprise. :rock:

GUNPOWDER by Joe Hill. This is the slipcased S/L edition.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-Gunpowder-2.jpg

I'll post a couple more photos of the book in the Collectible Hill thread.

[Sam]

Who published those?

[Brice]

PS Publishing

[Patrick]

Sam, Brice is correct. There is more info and photos in the Collectible Hill thread.

[Cutter]

Got mine too Patrick, who hoo!

[mae]

I got the 20th Anniversary edition of the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader :) Top that!

Signed by Uncle John?

[bast_imret]

while he was on the john :rofl:

[willie3]

Yaa-Hooo!!!

I'm out of town 'till Wednesday, but just spoke to my daughter at home.

Today received:

Signed JAS from Odyssey Books
S/L Slipcased Gunpowder from PS Publishing
UK Ltd Slipcased JAS from Hatchards

Start the Happy Dance !!!

:excited::dance::dance::excited:

[gsvec]

Sounds like a great homecoming is awaiting you - congrats!

[Patrick]

Nice haul!

[Ves'Ka Gan]

:dance::excited::dance:Ladies & gentlemen...my two latest acquisitions...

First, my Christmas gift from my wonderful & amazing beau:

Signed 1st/1st of On Writing:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33807362@N07/3148789493/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33807362@N07/3149617094/in/photostream/

It is in just beautiful condition, the binding is so tight I imgine it was only opened to be signed...something that actually rendered me, of all people, speechless!

Secondly--the deal of the century (or maybe just of the year) a 1st/1st of Eyes of the Dragon, in very nice shape---for $8.50! :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33807362@N07/3149619084/in/photostream/

[Ves'Ka Gan]

ugh...those pics don't seem to work--any help on posting pics from flickr?

[gsvec]

Here ya go, Ves - I used the actual pics instead of the pages. :D

:dance::excited::dance:Ladies & gentlemen...my two latest acquisitions...

First, my Christmas gift from my wonderful & amazing beau:

Signed 1st/1st of On Writing:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3148789493_6f9eeac050.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/3149617094_335db82853.jpg?v=0

It is in just beautiful condition, the binding is so tight I imgine it was only opened to be signed...something that actually rendered me, of all people, speechless!

Secondly--the deal of the century (or maybe just of the year) a 1st/1st of Eyes of the Dragon, in very nice shape---for $8.50! :
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/3149619084_f1f6743dde.jpg?v=0

[Ves'Ka Gan]

Thanks!

[Sam]

Stunning Ves.

[turtlex]

Gosh friends, I am still shaking from how cool this is to me.

Our dear and very generous friend oy-the-brave made this amazing gift to me :

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/LRHsignedbyBermejo.jpg

Yes, it is a signed Lee Bermejo Long Road Home Issue 5 Variant.

I cannot thank him enough. His kindness has truly touched my heart.

The community here at TDT is just amazing. :grouphug:

[Ves'Ka Gan]

Wow, Pam! That is awesome!

[Sam]

That's sweet too Pam. Wow!

[gsvec]

How cool, Pam - and your FAVE cover! Oy is an amazing guy. :D

[The Lady of Shadows]

congrats to all of you on your new acquisitions. :)

[turtlex]

Yup, the Bermejo is my favorite cover! Dave is absolutely awesome! I was blown away by his generosity. Between that and Wiz sending me my favorite Jae Lee cover signed, it's been an amazing year of gifts for me. I am deeply grateful to both of these wonderful collectors. I am humbled by both items these gentlemen have made the effort to gift to me.

[jhanic]

Very nice items, everyone!

John

[willie3]

Gosh friends, I am still shaking from how cool this is to me.

Our dear and very generous friend oy-the-brave made this amazing gift to me :

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/604/LRHsignedbyBermejo.jpg

Yes, it is a signed Lee Bermejo Long Road Home Issue 5 Variant.

I cannot thank him enough. His kindness has truly touched my heart.

The community here at TDT is just amazing. :grouphug:

VERY NICE !!

[Patrick]

Congratulations, Pam. I'm very happy for you. That is a fantastic present - and Dave is a wonderful guy.

[turtlex]

Congratulations, Pam. I'm very happy for you. That is a fantastic present - and Dave is a wonderful guy.


It is absolutely amazing... and yes, Dave is a wonderful guy. Blew me away! I've already ordered a matching frame and matting to go with the Jae Lee comic that Wiz gave me. I'm a lucky comic-geek!

[wizardsrainbow]

Yup, the Bermejo is my favorite cover! Dave is absolutely awesome! I was blown away by his generosity. Between that and Wiz sending me my favorite Jae Lee cover signed, it's been an amazing year of gifts for me. I am deeply grateful to both of these wonderful collectors. I am humbled by both items these gentlemen have made the effort to gift to me.

Great Pam! Happy to be of help. Way to go Dave! Nice gift.

[pickle]

I just recived this 40X30 inch 1408 Movie Quad Poster, brand new :D

http://i23.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/22/a4/17bf_1.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

That's very nice.

[Matt]

Kinda funny how ka is a circle....
What Bob did for me this holiday, I also did for Matt through his wife Dora, owners of this site. She contacted me looking for a special present for Matt, and we did a deal behind his back. So, while I was playing Secret Santa, Bob was doing the same thing to me! I hope Matt liked Dora's gift and my extra freebie!

I was so glad to finally get a chance to come in and read your story David. I think it's so cool that your wife got you the way mine did.

I've been so busy with the baby, I barely had time to react to the amazing gift you sent...my wife totally got PAID (scenic route ;))

I put a pic of it in the loot thread, one of the coolest books I have ever owned and I can't thank you enough for conspiring with Dora to get it for me.

And I love the extra :excited:

[Patrick]

Post it in here, Matt! And tell us the story too. :)

[Matt]

Happy to :rock:

My wife decided this year she would try and find me a collectible King book without having any idea what I wanted. Assuming anything Dark Tower would work, she contacted David. They have met on two occasions and she just loves him. :wub:

She had heard me say one time that I would love to own all the first editions of The Dark Tower books so that must have been where she started.

You should have seen my face when I opened the box and looked up at her. She giggled and laughed, rolling this way and that. I had no idea she would go to that kind of trouble to make this happen for me. Had it sent to the bank, her and her co-workers puzzled over what was so cool about it for a while. :lol:

I know both of these individuals (Dora and David) are among the highest caliber humans I have ever met but I was still taken back by the generosity and work on my behalf. Just the best Christmas ever on every level. I showed my grand daughter the book knowing someday maybe I could give it to her. :wub:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/W_G_1st.jpg

David also through in this amazing extra which I have seen before. It has been donated for giveaway two years running and I always wanted one. So when I saw it, that was when the maniacal laughter started. :excited:

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

[jhanic]

I just received this today:

UK Danse Macabre (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220325538772&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012)

When going through some of my saved notes, I found this from an auction by shibus back in 2006:


"Danse Macabre" Written by Stephen King and Published in 1981 by MacDonald. True UK First Edition as Stated on the Copyright page and Lacking a Number Sequence. One of only 600 Copies. A Very Low First Printing for any SK book and matched only with the UK Carrie. Book is N/Fine with Straight Spine, Sharp Corners and Bright Gold Lettering. 3 small Circles in Red ink on the FFEP. Dust Jacket is VG with Small amount of Chipping to Head and Heel of Spine, 1 1/2" V Shaped tear to Top rear and Minor wear along flaps and edges. Protected in Mylar cover.

I was amazed to see that he said there were only 600 copies of this produced. Is this correct? The auction I won says 1000 copies.

John

[Hutch]

I've heard estimates state there were as few as 100 copies and no more than 1000. My experience makes me believe the HB print run is much closer to 100 than 1000.
I just received this today:

UK Danse Macabre (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220325538772&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012)

When going through some of my saved notes, I found this from an auction by shibus back in 2006:


"Danse Macabre" Written by Stephen King and Published in 1981 by MacDonald. True UK First Edition as Stated on the Copyright page and Lacking a Number Sequence. One of only 600 Copies. A Very Low First Printing for any SK book and matched only with the UK Carrie. Book is N/Fine with Straight Spine, Sharp Corners and Bright Gold Lettering. 3 small Circles in Red ink on the FFEP. Dust Jacket is VG with Small amount of Chipping to Head and Heel of Spine, 1 1/2" V Shaped tear to Top rear and Minor wear along flaps and edges. Protected in Mylar cover.

I was amazed to see that he said there were only 600 copies of this produced. Is this correct? The auction I won says 1000 copies.

John

[e_taylor]

I just received this today:

UK Danse Macabre (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220325538772&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012)

When going through some of my saved notes, I found this from an auction by shibus back in 2006:


"Danse Macabre" Written by Stephen King and Published in 1981 by MacDonald. True UK First Edition as Stated on the Copyright page and Lacking a Number Sequence. One of only 600 Copies. A Very Low First Printing for any SK book and matched only with the UK Carrie. Book is N/Fine with Straight Spine, Sharp Corners and Bright Gold Lettering. 3 small Circles in Red ink on the FFEP. Dust Jacket is VG with Small amount of Chipping to Head and Heel of Spine, 1 1/2" V Shaped tear to Top rear and Minor wear along flaps and edges. Protected in Mylar cover.

I was amazed to see that he said there were only 600 copies of this produced. Is this correct? The auction I won says 1000 copies.

John

John -

I'm glad you won that one. I was watching it, crossing my fingers for you, but then couldn't check with the new privacy stuff on eBay!

[jhanic]

Thanks, Eric. Looks like I got a pretty good deal, too! I never realized how few copies had been done.

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Matt-

I am so happy that you are pleased, and it was great fun to do this for you. And, your wife is adorable. Kinda hard to resist a request from Dora. :rose:

[Ari_Racing]

Hi my friends!!

I'm still in the south of the country, spending wonderful days here :)

Congratulations to all for the astonishing adquisitions and presents! You can see that love is all around :)

Take care and I miss posting here. I barely can check emails...

Best!
Ari

[Ari_Racing]

Ups...double post. :)

[Patrick]

Matt, congratulations on your 1st edition W&G! And a bonus ARC? Sweet! Love the story behind it all too.

John, congrats. Sounds like a nice acquisition. Whatever the exact print run, it's small.

[Patrick]

My local comic shop held a charity auction that ended last night. I won the following:

Color Variants for:
Gunslinger Born #1
Treachery #1, #2, #3
The Stand Captain Trips #1, #2, #3

Sketch Variants for:
Gunslinger Born #6, #7
The Long Road Home #2, #4, #5


All-in donation: $72. No sales tax, no shipping.

[jhanic]

Those were some great buys! Congratulationss!

John

[bast_imret]

Very nice Matt! Congrats! David rocks! Which others do you need to complete a set of 1st/1st? I too am on the same hunt, but with a little variation, and W&G is the last one I need to get.

[turtlex]

John - Awesome!

Matt - So very cool !!!!! Dora's a keeper!

Patrick - Great comics and for charity! Way to go!

Wiz - You little Santa's helper you!!

Congrats all !

[shnnrc01]

received from Mrs. Claus yesterday- you know who you are girl,much love.:couple:
1- Just After Sunset 1st Signed
2- DTV Wolves ARC
3- DT VI Susannah ARC
4- US Heart Shaped Box ARC Signed
5- UK Heart Shaped Box ARC Signed
6- US 20TH Century Ghosts ARC Signed
7- Locke + Key #5 Signed

[Nerak]

HO HO HO

Glad the damn thing finally made it there. It's only been almost two months!! :clap::clap:

[turtlex]

Lots of Santa's helpers this year! I love it !

Congrats !

[Ves'Ka Gan]

Woooo!!We all really scored lately! Congrats to everyone!

[William50]

I just recived this 40X30 inch 1408 Movie Quad Poster, brand new :D

http://i23.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/22/a4/17bf_1.JPG

Beautiful! I just bought the DVD last week. One of my favorite adaptations.

[NeedfulKings]

Happy to :rock:

My wife decided this year she would try and find me a collectible King book without having any idea what I wanted. Assuming anything Dark Tower would work, she contacted David. They have met on two occasions and she just loves him. :wub:

She had heard me say one time that I would love to own all the first editions of The Dark Tower books so that must have been where she started.

You should have seen my face when I opened the box and looked up at her. She giggled and laughed, rolling this way and that. I had no idea she would go to that kind of trouble to make this happen for me. Had it sent to the bank, her and her co-workers puzzled over what was so cool about it for a while. :lol:

I know both of these individuals (Dora and David) are among the highest caliber humans I have ever met but I was still taken back by the generosity and work on my behalf. Just the best Christmas ever on every level. I showed my grand daughter the book knowing someday maybe I could give it to her. :wub:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/W_G_1st.jpg

David also through in this amazing extra which I have seen before. It has been donated for giveaway two years running and I always wanted one. So when I saw it, that was when the maniacal laughter started. :excited:

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

Such a cool story!!!! :) :) :) I love both of those editions of W&G. It's my fave DT book to look at.

[oy-the-brave]

Today I received my copy of Gunpowder By Joe Hill #139, I really love Vincent Chongs art.

Also a copy of Gunslinger Born Book Market Variant, thanks to Pam for alerting me to something I had missed :)

[Patrick]

Glad to hear that GUNPOWDER arrived, Dave.

If you hear of another copy of that BMV, please let me know as I guess I need it too... now that I know it exists.

[turtlex]

Today I received my copy of Gunpowder By Joe Hill #139, I really love Vincent Chongs art.

Also a copy of Gunslinger Born Book Market Variant, thanks to Pam for alerting me to something I had missed :)

Congrats on the book and the BMV !!! Woowhoo !!


Glad to hear that GUNPOWDER arrived, Dave.

If you hear of another copy of that BMV, please let me know as I guess I need it too... now that I know it exists.

Patrick - I see a couple at eBay right now. Including two CGC graded 9.8.

[gsvec]

Got the BMV, too - thanks, Pam!! :D

[Patrick]

...
... If you hear of another copy of that BMV, please let me know as I guess I need it too... now that I know it exists. Patrick - I see a couple at eBay right now. Including two CGC graded 9.8.
Thanks, Pam, I'll go look. I'm just looking for a nice copy, I don't necessarily need CGC-graded. Doesn't CGC = $$$$$?

[turtlex]

Congrats Gretchen! Well done.

Patrick - Yup. CGC for the BMV costs dough for sure. Usually more than a hundred for a 9.8, not uncommon at all. The cheapest I've seen them is for about $70.00.

ETA: Right now, the hardest thing to find CGC'd at 9.8 is the 3rd Printing of Gunslinger Born 1 - this cover :
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/610/medium/GB1_3rdPrintJayLeeCover-FrontandBack.jpg

Or at least it seems to to me!

[wizardsrainbow]

SWEET! I have in hand a Publisher's Copy of LSOE (AE edition), a gift last night from Michael and Audrey! NOT remarqued! Pics tomorrow and an update on what he remembers about the remarques he did...about 50 in all.

[Sam]

Very cool of them Dave. Very cool indeed.

[bast_imret]

SWEET! I have in hand a Publisher's Copy of LSOE (AE edition), a gift last night from Michael and Audrey! NOT remarqued! Pics tomorrow and an update on what he remembers about the remarques he did...about 50 in all.

Excellent! I guess you were able to work in a visit with them then over your vacation. Any updates on if they plan to offer any copies of the book via their webstore?

[Nerak]

SWEET! I have in hand a Publisher's Copy of LSOE (AE edition), a gift last night from Michael and Audrey! NOT remarqued! Pics tomorrow and an update on what he remembers about the remarques he did...about 50 in all.

Ugh, I never got my book to you. I will have to mail it to him directly. :( Can't wait for the update!

[oy-the-brave]

Congrats David on the OC copy of LSOE :thumbsup:


A week or so ago I got the original drawing of Waste Lands done by Zach McCain I now have coming this drawing he did of Oy :D

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/oy3.jpg

[Patrick]

Cool art, Dave!

David, that's awesome! Hope you post the photos in the LSOE thread as well so they'll be easy to find later and drool over while we all wait for our books.

[bast_imret]

Congrats David on the OC copy of LSOE :thumbsup:


A week or so ago I got the original drawing of Waste Lands done by Zach McCain I now have coming this drawing he did of Oy :D

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/oy3.jpg

Wow! I LOVE that! Awsome oy!

[turtlex]

Dave - You're going to need to hit the tattoo parlor again soon !!!

Congrats !

[wizardsrainbow]

Dave-

That is a nice looking Oy. Congrats!

[wizardsrainbow]

Here are a couple pictures of my new LSOE:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/LSOE_001.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/LSOE_002.jpg

[turtlex]

Wooowhoo, David.

I really like that slipcase - the color is so cool.

Very nice !!!!! Congrats.

[jhanic]

Very nice, David! Congratulations!

John

[pickle]

This just arrived in the post today:

http://i1.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/e1/59/6b67_1.JPG

David that is amazing :D

[e_taylor]

Here are a couple pictures of my new LSOE:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/LSOE_001.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/LSOE_002.jpg

I hadn't planned on keeping an AE in my collection.... but after seeing the pictures Karen posted, and now these... that slipcase is changing my mind....

[Cutter]

Interesting, Grant used that style of slipcase for Ray Bradbury's An Illustrated Life. Very cool!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations! I have the same poster but in spanish.

David...words are useless.

PRICELESS!!

[blg]

Very nice! Can't wait to get my artist edition of LSoE. Don't have a S/L DT VII, so couldn't get the deluxe edition.

I had a copy of The Ideal, Genuine Man arrive today. It's a nice book and larger than I thought it would be.

[Patrick]

Again congrats, David, the book and the artwork are sweet!

[Patrick]

I purchased a signed 1st/1st of ODD THOMAS by Dean Koontz a couple weeks ago on eBay. I know the sig is good because the seller was our esteemed friend, Calla Wolf. The book arrived today. :)

[bast_imret]

Picked up a 1st/1st of Blaze today at Sam's Club for $4.88 :)

[oy-the-brave]

Well I have an unexpected new addition coming and besides another Zach McCain piece coming this will be my last new addition for a while, Bernie Wrightsons original painting Jake & Oy in the Dogan :excited:

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

[Sam]

I wish I had y'all's money. I didn't make enough when I was working to afford most of the stuff you guys are able to get.:wtf:

[Patrick]

Dave's amazing art collection continues to astound with every new piece!

[wizardsrainbow]

Well I have an unexpected new addition coming and besides another Zach McCain piece coming this will be my last new addition for a while, Bernie Wrightsons original painting Jake & Oy in the Dogan :excited:

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


Where in the bloody blue blazes did you find the Wrightson painting!!!!!!! As you know, I own the preliminary pencil sketch of that painting as well as Susannah throwing the 'Rizas.

[turtlex]

Dave - Another great addition to your collection. Congrats ! Wow.

[jhanic]

Dave, your art collection is amazing! Congratulations!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Well I have an unexpected new addition coming and besides another Zach McCain piece coming this will be my last new addition for a while, Bernie Wrightsons original painting Jake & Oy in the Dogan :excited:



Your last new addition until the next one is offered for sale, right Dave?

Seriously, congratulations. That is a nice one.

[e_taylor]

Received these in the mail yesterday:

http://i41.tinypic.com/2qb94k3.jpg
UK 1st Different Seasons

http://i40.tinypic.com/8xlahk.jpg
US 1st The Stand

The Stand is a little rough, but is pretty much perfect aside from those two chips on the dust jacket.

Also, I just finalized the purchase of a 1st edition The Shining as well as a signed 1st UK of a scarce Slade book - shall post pictures when they arrive!:rock:

[jhanic]

Very nice, Eric!

John

[wizardsrainbow]

A big congrats to you Eric on your acquisitions.

[Fsmdr]

That is an awesome purchase, Oy!. I am curious too where you found it. Nice books, Eric.

[turtlex]

Nice, Eric. Congrats.

Lots of great items lately, people, way to go !

[Cutter]

Congrats Eric, I just love the artwork on the 1st edition The Stand

[oy-the-brave]

Well I have an unexpected new addition coming and besides another Zach McCain piece coming this will be my last new addition for a while, Bernie Wrightsons original painting Jake & Oy in the Dogan :excited:

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


Where in the bloody blue blazes did you find the Wrightson painting!!!!!!! As you know, I own the preliminary pencil sketch of that painting as well as Susannah throwing the 'Rizas.

I did not find the painting I just asked Liz if Bernie had any other paintings or prelims available and she responded last night saying he had just 3 items left 2 from Wolves of the Calla and 1 From a Buick 8, and I just could not pass up a painting with Oy in it :nope:

David I remember when you got the prelims I was so mad at myself because I did not look through all the items in that auction and missed those prelims.

[wizardsrainbow]

Dave-
So what else remains from Wolves? I could be VERY interested.

[e_taylor]

Congrats Eric, I just love the artwork on the 1st edition The Stand

Thanks, and I agree - simple but a perfect fit for the book.

It'll look extra nice in one of those new tray cases that Tomas is making too! :nana:

[idlewarnings]

e_taylor, thanks for the heads up about The Stand traycase. I hadn't heard about that. I have a signed 1st edition that could use a little traycasin'. Just preordered one.

[Patrick]

Congrats Eric, I just love the artwork on the 1st edition The Stand
What Geoff said.

[Ari_Racing]

Just won:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=290286627546

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=300283946724

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=110331997923

[e_taylor]

Just won:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=290286627546

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=300283946724

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=110331997923

It'll be interesting to see what exactly that Insomnia is when you receive it.

Its got the S/L tray case, but in the listing someone asked, and the seller said it is not signed.

So, I wonder if it is a gift edition that somehow ended up in the S/L tray case, if it is an unsigned S/L?

[Ari_Racing]

Yes, I really don't know what I'll receive, but well...I have the gift edition, so anyway it'll have something different, even if it's only the slipcase. :)

[wizardsrainbow]

Man, I almost bid on that Insomnia. Glad you got it Ari. Keep us posted.

[Gris]

Just got this. Nothing major, but it will d nicely to hold my Colorado Kids.

http://cgi.ebay.com/COLORADO-KID-Stephen-King-ORIGINAL-PS-CUSTOM-SLIPCASE_W0QQitemZ220334460380QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_Books_Fiction_GL?hash=item220334460380&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

[The Lady of Shadows]

i have the russian editions of bag of bones and rose madder. :excited: i don't even speak russian but gan they are absolutely beautiful books.

also, a member here sent me an ARC of rose madder to cheer me up.

you guys so rock. :grouphug:

[Ari_Racing]

Does that ARC still have some argentinian dust inside? ;) I remember that someone told me that it was for a friend when I sent it, so maybe is that one :)

[The Lady of Shadows]

awe. now i'm going to cry some more. :: sniffles::

[gsvec]

it was sort of a switcheroo :couple:

[The Lady of Shadows]

:grouphug:

[Patrick]

Congrats, t/s. Good to see others conspiring in your favor!

[The Cosmic Geek]

A few weeks ago, right before Christmas, I was in the local Barnes and Noble. We have a huge used book section at this one and in a case is some rare books. As I walked by one caught my eye and I came back and found this title:

CONVERSATIONS WITH STEPHEN KING: TIM UNDERWOOD AND CHUCK MILLER, EDITORS, FEAST OF FEAR

It was 20 dollars and in excellent condition so I bought it for myself. I haven't had any time to read it yet since I am still reading the DT series, but I am very curious about it. I never heard of it before and can't wait to read it.

Anyone have any back story on this book?

[jhanic]

It's one of a series of three that were published by Underwood Miller in the late 80's. Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King (1986), Reign of Fear: Fiction and Film of Stephen King (1988), and Feast of Fear: Conversations with Stephen King (1989). All were published in a trade hardcover and a signed limited edition in slipcase. Reign was edited by Don Herron, the other two by Underwood and Miller.

John

[The Cosmic Geek]

Thank you, John.

Are the other two hard to come by?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

It's one of a series of three that were published by Underwood Miller in the late 80's. Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King (1986), Reign of Fear: Fiction and Film of Stephen King (1988), and Feast of Fear: Conversations with Stephen King (1989). All were published in a trade hardcover and a signed limited edition in slipcase. Reign was edited by Don Herron, the other two by Underwood and Miller.

John

I think Fear Itself was also in there somewhere.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA