Your New Pride and Joy!

[gsvec]

I used to see all of the Underwood/Miller books (both first eds and limiteds) on eBay quite frequently, but I don't remember any recent auctions.

[herbertwest]

french poster of Children of the corn

when the movie was broadcasted in theaters, it was called HORROR KID (lol)
I dont collect poster, but this is the first i've seen, and was cheap so...

http://i10.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/26/6a/bc31_1.JPG


french male magazine with the monkey. This is the first part of the story, but apparently the second part have never been published...
I had a copy but not in great shape...

http://herbertwest1.free.fr/anthos/anthos/absous_24.htm


2 copies of "cracked monster party 25" with a spoof of the stand

http://herbertwest1.free.fr/BDs/1994%20-%20cracked%20monster%20-%20blow%20up%20the%20stand/cover.jpg

[turtlex]

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 :)


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

Don't cry for me, Argentina.

Sorry, had to be done.

[wizardsrainbow]

Herbert-

I felt the need to edit out your image of the men's magazine. While I have no problem with it personally, it is site policy to not post pictures showing "private parts." (I know, insecure Americans). In addition, we have minors on the site, so that is why I editited the image.

[Ari_Racing]

Don't cry for me, Argentina.

Sorry, had to be done.

LOL. I think I heard that here sometimes .... :P

[herbertwest]

Herbert-

I felt the need to edit out your image of the men's magazine. While I have no problem with it personally, it is site policy to not post pictures showing "private parts." (I know, insecure Americans). In addition, we have minors on the site, so that is why I editited the image.

I didnt even think about it. My mistake

[turtlex]

I don't have my digital camera handy, but I just got a slipcase for the The Gunslinger that I ordered from StephenKingCollector.com and I must say - it is just very cool and makes my third printing look even more awesome than it already is.

[Sam]

You don't have the slipcover The Gunslinger came in?

[bast_imret]

Do those slipcovers from thecollector fit the books with a brodart cover on, or do they have to be naked?

[at_one]

Do those slipcovers from thecollector fit the books with a brodart cover on, or do they have to be naked?

Mine fit fine with brodart on....

[turtlex]

You don't have the slipcover The Gunslinger came in?

I got the third printing of Gunslinger from Betts this past summer and it didn't come with a slipcase.


Do those slipcovers from thecollector fit the books with a brodart cover on, or do they have to be naked?

It fits just beautifully with the Brodart cover on it.



Do those slipcovers from thecollector fit the books with a brodart cover on, or do they have to be naked?

Mine fit fine with brodart on....

Mine too, it's very cool.

I'll take a picture as soon as I can.

[Patrick]

Just chiming in that, yes, Tomas (The Collector) makes his slipcases with dustjacket protectors in mind, and that he really does do nice work.

herbertwest, congrats on your recent purchases.

[turtlex]

For sure I am darned impressed with my little slipcase...

... being the newbie collector that I am, I didn't consider that the slipcase might NOT fit with the bookcover! Duh.

Big thumbs up from me!

[carlosdetweiller]

I might have something pretty cool on the way. A deal is in the works. Stay tuned.

[jhanic]

Bob, I wish you'd quit teasing us! The things you manage to obtain are always so fantastic! Now we'll all be eagerly waiting!

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

That's all our weekend plans out the window. We cannot go anywhere until Bob has revealed his latest grab! :(

[wizardsrainbow]

I might have something pretty cool on the way. A deal is in the works. Stay tuned.


Like John said, if YOU think its cool, the rest of us will be knocked out cold. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Let us know when you can.

[Gris]

Not spectacular, but I never knew they came in hard cover to begin with, so YAY!

http://i2.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/28/e9/aca7_1.JPG

The Auction. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=290287468522)

[carlosdetweiller]

That's all our weekend plans out the window. We cannot go anywhere until Bob has revealed his latest grab! :(

Please feel free to resume weekend activities. It'll be at least a week before I get it. Still a few details to work out.

[Pasiuk57]

Bob
a hint?
Proof?
Rare Edition?
Artwork?
Manuscript?

[e_taylor]

Bob
a hint?
Proof?
Rare Edition?
Artwork?
Manuscript?

King in a cage? So you can force him to write what you want when you want and automatically have the original manuscript in your collection?? My guess is he pissed off Tabby!

[herbertwest]

Cant wait to know what it is!

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob
a hint?
Proof?
Rare Edition?
Artwork?
Manuscript?

Think "motorcycle edition of Skeleton Crew" and you'll be in the ballpark.

[Patrick]

Bob
a hint?
Proof?
Rare Edition?
Artwork?
Manuscript?

Think "motorcycle edition of Skeleton Crew" and you'll be in the ballpark.

In the ballpark? So not that book, but something on par with it? Impressive.


Robert Jackson wants a unique King item put on the bibliographical record, "Here is the information on the 'motorcycle edition' or Conner's [the publisher's] 'personal check copy' of the Scream/Press Skeleton Crew:

KING, STEPHEN. Skeleton Crew. Scream/Press, [Santa Cruz]. 1985. Small folio. Bound in full black Morocco (goat skin) with silver stamping on the spine and front cover. With a tipped-in leaf in the back of the book with a holograph inscription by Jeff Connor which reads, 'This is Jeff Connor's personal check copy. One signature was reprinted and the poster reprinted as well. This is a one of one edition, hand bound in goat skin in Santa Cruz for promotional use. Jeff Connor publisher.' With an inscription by King which reads, 'For ______ owner of the world's only known "motorcycle edition" of Skeleton Crew. Stephen King 3/22/86.' "

Mr. Jackson goes on to say, "I don't know which of the signatures was later reprinted or why. I think the laid-in poster had to be reprinted because this one has the artist's name as 'I. K. Potter' [should read 'J.K. Potter']. I don't think it originally had a slipcase. The one currently in use is the same as [the slipcase for] the numbered version and is a little too large."

Our thanks to Mr. Jackson for adding, for the record, one more state to the growing number of states discovered for the Scream/Press edition of Skeleton Crew.

[Nerak]

So, Bob, any more hints???

[carlosdetweiller]

So, Bob, any more hints???

No. Only that it is one of a kind. But I'll post pics and a description as soon as I get it. Maybe by the end of next week.

[Nerak]

meany

[bast_imret]

can't wait to see it, Bob!

[Patrick]

Who owns the prototype of The Regulators? Wasn't it one of a kind because of the number of bullets protruding through the box? Wasn't it in Gunkslinger's collection way back when (before he sold his King books)? My memory fades.

[Brice]

Yes, I believe Mike had the 3 bullet prototype.

[Gunkslinger]

Yes, I believe Mike had the 3 bullet prototype.

Yes, I had one of them, I do know who has the prototype now.

[wizardsrainbow]

I know not with the Lettered prototype, but I own the S/L prototype (1 of 1)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Regulators_Prototype_001.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Who owns the prototype of The Regulators? Wasn't it one of a kind because of the number of bullets protruding through the box? Wasn't it in Gunkslinger's collection way back when (before he sold his King books)? My memory fades.

Your memory is good. The lettered prototype has three bullets rather than the four bullets in the finished edition. I bought it from Mike when he sold his King books.

But this isn't the new acquisition. I don't believe anyone has seen or heard of this one before. Hearing of its existence was certainly news to me.

To revisit, here are pictures (front and back) of the "three bullet prototype" alongside the "common" four bullet edition.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/regulatorsletteredandprototype1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/regulatorsletteredandprototype2.jpg

[Gunkslinger]

This is one of the King books I miss.

The zippered Skeleton Crews.
The lettered Regulators.
The lettered Firestarter.
Salem's Lot deluxe #1.

At least it went to a good home.:thumbsup:

[Patrick]

Thanks for the comments and for posting those photos, Bob. I never get tired of looking at the Lettered edition of The Regulators. I especially like the 4-bullet final design. I like that they moved the title to the side of the box as well.

Speaking of The Regulators, I had forgotten that Wiz owns the prototype of the S/L. Sweet!


... But this isn't the new acquisition. I don't believe anyone has seen or heard of this one before. Hearing of its existence was certainly news to me...
:excited:

[e_taylor]

Heres my meager and unimpressive new pride and joy. I'm only mildly proud of it as I threw it together myself.

I was looking for a way to store my DT comics properly.

I was thinking a simple comic box, as such:
http://i41.tinypic.com/rvy4br.jpg
But, for some reason none of the comic stores in town sell them and online the shipping was a rip off ($15 minimum for a GD box).

So I decided to spend a little more and get a nice archival one offered from Brodart, as such:
http://i40.tinypic.com/106znu0.jpg
BUT, the measurements given from Brodart are the outside, not inside ones. So my comics didn't quite fit.

Then while I was at work it hit me. Use a crappy "photo box" that no one wants anyways! And sure enough it turned out great:

http://i42.tinypic.com/4ugs3r.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2u59y68.jpg

Bagged and boarded they fit snuggly in, and by my estimation I'll be able to fit the whole DT comic franchise + extras just fine. Now they are less of an eye sore on the shelf too!

[Patrick]

Looks good, Eric. I have a few of those standard cardboard comic storage boxes myself, but I was able to find them locally. My signed (Jae Lee and Joe Hill) comics (bagged and boarded, of course) I keep in a cardboard magazine holder that fits on the shelf. It's unimpressive but you can't see much of it anyway, and it only cost $3 at Staples.

[gsvec]

I have some of the standard comic boxes, too, but I also bought fabric to cover them and make them a little more presentable! I also got some framed label holder things for the end so I can list what's in each of them. Once I get them covered (unfortunately not high on my 'to do' list right now!), I'll post some pics.

[e_taylor]

Looks good, Eric. I have a few of those standard cardboard comic storage boxes myself, but I was able to find them locally. My signed (Jae Lee and Joe Hill) comics (bagged and boarded, of course) I keep in a cardboard magazine holder that fits on the shelf. It's unimpressive but you can't see much of it anyway, and it only cost $3 at Staples.

Thanks Patrick. To be honest, the comics aren't even overly important to me. I've got the hard covers with my DT books, and I'll get the hard covers of the Stand and any others - but I'm only getting the individual issues as reading/reference copies - and at this point only because I'm halfway there! But, I still wanted a nice way to store them.

[mae]

Do those slipcovers from thecollector fit the books with a brodart cover on, or do they have to be naked?

Mine fit fine with brodart on....

I have the Grant slipccases, will they hold the books with Brodarts on? I somehow doubt it and I haven't gotten around to Brodarting them yet, saving them for last since they're still protected in the cases.

[Patrick]

Do those slipcovers from thecollector fit the books with a brodart cover on, or do they have to be naked?

Mine fit fine with Brodart on....
I have the Grant slipcases, will they hold the books with Brodarts on? I somehow doubt it and I haven't gotten around to Brodarting them yet, saving them for last since they're still protected in the cases.
Are you talking about the DT books? Then, yes.

[turtlex]

Eric - sweet idea with the photo box and all for your comics. I have mine in comic short-boxes and my CGC's are in specially sized boxes just for CGC that I get from bagsunlimited. My local comic shop has really been letting me down lately with not having supplies ( bags and boards and boxes ) in stock.

And carlos...those books with the bullets - incredibly cool !

[herbertwest]

recieved an empty slipcase for the french DT comics :-)

[Randall Flagg]

Received my Joe Hill Gunpowder books from PS Publishing. One S/L, one trade.

[The Lady of Shadows]

my new pride and joy: the hungarian edition of 'salem's lot from ves'ka gan.
i'm really starting to get into these foreign editions. now i have the russian bag of bones and rose madder and the hungarian 'salems' lot. and god DAMN are they beautiful!

thanks ves! :couple:

[Patrick]

Congrats, HW, T/S and RF.

Jerome, you might mention your receipt of the books and the s/l # in the Hill thread, if you are so inclined.

[Randall Flagg]

Who owns the prototype of The Regulators? Wasn't it one of a kind because of the number of bullets protruding through the box? Wasn't it in Gunkslinger's collection way back when (before he sold his King books)? My memory fades.

Your memory is good. The lettered prototype has three bullets rather than the four bullets in the finished edition. I bought it from Mike when he sold his King books.

But this isn't the new acquisition. I don't believe anyone has seen or heard of this one before. Hearing of its existence was certainly news to me.

To revisit, here are pictures (front and back) of the "three bullet prototype" alongside the "common" four bullet edition.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/regulatorsletteredandprototype1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/regulatorsletteredandprototype2.jpg
How many of these prototypes were done? If more than one, do they have different check notations?
Any info would be helpful as Bob has graciously agreed that I can put this in our Collectible Catalog.

[Cutter]

Yea, I finally got a new King item!

The UK Collectors Edition of Just After Sunset. #14

You know, sometimes it's just cool to get a different book at a cheap price without the signature. It looks good on the shelf, it's different, and it didn't cost a lot.

[Gris]

Yea, I finally got a new King item!

The UK Collectors Edition of Just After Sunset. #14

You know, sometimes it's just cool to get a different book at a cheap price without the signature. It looks good on the shelf, it's different, and it didn't cost a lot.

Agreed. I got 2 of them. I like the way they look. And yes, cheap for something that is different than the norm.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

You know, sometimes it's just cool to get a different book at a cheap price without the signature. It looks good on the shelf, it's different, and it didn't cost a lot.

Couldn't agree more. Congrats G.

[jhanic]

I also agree. I've got two, one I opened (#156) and the other I'm leaving in the shrinkwrap, mainly because of the sticker that's on the front.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

How many of these prototypes were done? If more than one, do they have different check notations?


To my knowledge only one three bullet prototype was done. It was listed for years on Barry Levine's website and his description said it was a unique book.

[wizardsrainbow]

And for the S/L prototype that I own, it says 1 of 1 on the check, so I'd say one of each.

[jhanic]

David, does your prototype differ from Bob's?

John

[wizardsrainbow]

David, does your prototype differ from Bob's?

John

Yes, Bob's is the Winchester bullet Lettered version. The S/L is the Toy Box version. Here is what the listing by Barry Levin said at the time I purchased the book:

New York: Dutton & Co.Inc., 1996. Hard Cover in Fine Slipcase (Our Top Grade)/Not Issued in Dust Jacket. Prototype for First American Edition, Numbered State. Signed by Author's Pseudonym. This copy is the very first copy made. It was put together by hand to see how the production-run copies would look. This copy is different from all the other copies in the following ways: The author's name on the spine of the book is slightly off-center to the left (corrected for the production run) and the illustration for the lid of the box was affixed with cold glue (the production run being done with hot glue) and thus has a slightly different look. The tipped-in check is designated "PC" (which is the rarest state of the checks). A holograph note at the top of the check reads, "PROTOTYPE BOOK AND BOX 1/1". The check is signed by King using his Richard Bachman pseudonym. (Since Bachman is supposed to have passed away, an "old signed check" has been tipped into this book to provide an autograph). The book's box is designed to look like a box for a new toy car or truck. Fine in box (not issued in dust jacket). This is a one-of-a-kind prototype.

[jhanic]

Thanks. I guess I had forgotten there were prototypes of both editions.

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Barry got a nice price from both me and Gunkslinger at the time. The Lettered prototype was listed at $10,000 (as I recall) and the S/L at $2,000.

[Gunkslinger]

When I sold my lettered Firestarter I talked to the buyer on the phone, he was from Salt Lake City, he asked me what else I had left and I told him about the lettered prototype, and he replied "Oh so you have one of them" Seems to imply there was more than one.

[carlosdetweiller]

When I sold my lettered Firestarter I talked to the buyer on the phone, he was from Salt Lake City, he asked me what else I had left and I told him about the lettered prototype, and he replied "Oh so you have one of them" Seems to imply there was more than one.

I just got confirmation from Joe Stefko of Charnel House that there was only one "3 bullet prototype."

[Gunkslinger]

When I sold my lettered Firestarter I talked to the buyer on the phone, he was from Salt Lake City, he asked me what else I had left and I told him about the lettered prototype, and he replied "Oh so you have one of them" Seems to imply there was more than one.

I just got confirmation from Joe Stefko of Charnel House that there was only one "3 bullet prototype."

Perhaps there is a different prototype? Or this individual was under the same false assumption/idea that was here?

[carlosdetweiller]

When I sold my lettered Firestarter I talked to the buyer on the phone, he was from Salt Lake City, he asked me what else I had left and I told him about the lettered prototype, and he replied "Oh so you have one of them" Seems to imply there was more than one.

I just got confirmation from Joe Stefko of Charnel House that there was only one "3 bullet prototype."

Perhaps there is a different prototype? Or this individual was under the same false assumption/idea that was here?

I don't know. You could get the definitive answer from Joe. I thought that is what I did?

[Gunkslinger]

I don't know. You could get the definitive answer from Joe. I thought that is what I did?

I'm not debating you Bob, I'm just musing that this individual may have gotten his information from this thread.


http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1125

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't know. You could get the definitive answer from Joe. I thought that is what I did?

I'm not debating you Bob, I'm just musing that this individual may have gotten his information from this thread.


http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1125

I didn't see anything on this link except Jerome's description of the lettered edition and some pictures I sent him of one of my copies. If there was discussion of prototypes I didn't see it.

Are you hypothesizing that Charnel House may have done a 2 bullet or a 5 bullet prototype? I guess I am confused.

Oh, now I see that Jerome says there are "at least two lettered prototypes." I don't know where that came from. Maybe we could ask Jerome to verify or clarify?

[Gunkslinger]

Oh, now I see that Jerome says there are "at least two lettered prototypes." I don't know where that came from. Maybe we could ask Jerome to verify or clarify?

Yes, that is what I was referring to. Jerome any ideas?

[Randall Flagg]

I think it is my mistake, and should read "One lettered and one S/L prototype are known to exist".

[The Lady of Shadows]

okay totally busting into the conversation here but as promised here are the pictures of my previous acquisitions. AND :excited: i got my first ever signed stephen king book today. because of the generosity of tippy4 i was able to make payments on it and i picked it up today. so here goes:


russian edition of bag of bones

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/russian-bagofbones.jpg


russian edition of rose madder

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/russian-rosemadder.jpg

hungarian edition of 'salem's lot (gift from ves'ka gan, my ka-sister)

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/hungarian-salemslot.jpg

u.s. edition of bag of bones - SIGNED :excited: (and with a nifty dustjacket cover at no additional charge i might add!)

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/us-bagofbonessigned.jpg

signature page

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/us-bagofbonessignature.jpg

closeup of signature page

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/us-bagofbonessignaturecloseup.jpg


yeah i know this is a long ass post and i'm a freak but OH MY GOD. my first ever signed stephen king book. and it's one of my favorite books ever!!!!!!! :excited: and i have it. :dance: right there on my book shelf beside the ARC and the 10th anniversary edition.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/smilies/faint.gif

[turtlex]

turtlesong - WAY AWESOME !! Congratulations !!!!!!!

[herbertwest]

really nice and unusual items, congrats!

[Sam]

TRES COOL turtlesong!!!!! Tres Cool.

[Chooch]

Look out ....turtlesong is totally hooked now :panic:

Congratulations on the very nice aquirments...

[gsvec]

WTG turtlesong and a big :clap: to tippy for helping make it happen! I love this damned site. :wub:

[jhanic]

Very nice, turtlesong! Congratulations!

John

[e_taylor]

Congrats on the first of what will hopefully be many signed King books!

[bast_imret]

Had a little present waiting for me on my doorstep today! My 2nd Edition Gunslinger (don't have a 1st . . . yet) signed and sketchy-doodled by Michael Whelan :dance:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_7321.JPG


Close up of the sketchy-doodle. "Ka is a circle..."

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_7322.JPG

[Chooch]

Sweeeet...Congrats!

[e_taylor]

Had a little present waiting for me on my doorstep today! My 2nd Edition Gunslinger (don't have a 1st . . . yet) signed and sketchy-doodled by Michael Whelan :dance:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_7321.JPG


Close up of the sketchy-doodle. "Ka is a circle..."

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_7322.JPG

Very nice! I'm looking forward to a similar surprise soon!

[bast_imret]

Very nice! I'm looking forward to a similar surprise soon!

Oooo! Can't wait to see what it is! :drool:

[gsvec]

Very very nice! And I love that it's in gold - tres cool. :thumbsup:

[Fsmdr]

Very nice!. That is really cool. I'm jealous.

[Patrick]

Congrats, turtlesong and bast!

turtlesong, who is the Dave that were you thanking?

bast, love that sketchy-doodle!

[turtlex]

bast - Waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy cool !! Congrats on that !!!!!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Bast!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Had a little present waiting for me on my doorstep today! My 2nd Edition Gunslinger (don't have a 1st . . . yet) signed and sketchy-doodled by Michael Whelan :dance:


That is REALLY nice. Congratulations. I think that is the largest "Ka is a circle" design I have seen him do.

[Gris]

That's awesome

[blg]

Very nice, congrats.

[Cutter]

Nice bast, congrats!

[Nerak]

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1551/sdc10746wh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
I wanted 2121, cause 21 is my number, and opened it to this!!!!
Guess it really is my number!

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/849/sdc10750lp1.jpg
And a present from the Boss

[Room 217 Caretaker]

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1551/sdc10746wh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
I wanted 2121, cause 21 is my number, and opened it to this!!!!
Guess it really is my number!

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/849/sdc10750lp1.jpg
And a present from the Boss

Very cool. One of the GOLDEN TICKETS

:rock: I'm still dreaming of owning one of those.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!!

So there 38 in 3998 copies? :P

[Ari_Racing]

Wiz?

;)

[turtlex]

Karen - Awesome !! Just .... Awesome !

[CRinVA]

My newest acquisition just arrived like ten minutes ago - I just happen to be working from home today!

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

No Golden Tickets for me :arg: but I am now the proud owner of #1512 and #1513!

Looks good with my other DT books huh!

[turtlex]

Looks VERY good. Congrats !

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, Bob! :)

It looks great!

[The Lady of Shadows]

bast, nerak and crinva congrats to you three. i'm filled with jealousy. no really, those are some awesome additions to your collections. :)

[wizardsrainbow]

Wiz?

;)

My 7 copies have not even been shipped, yet. I'm kinda down about my chances...the odds are pretty bad.

[turtlex]

Wiz - Don't you have the same chances as anyone? I mean, they mixed up the remarqued copies in with the others, so I'd say you need to think positive, mister!

[Ari_Racing]

Wiz, I would bid you'll get one at least. You're the one that probably wants those remarques the most (I'd LOVE to get one, but I saw your collection of remarqued ones and well..numbers speak). :)
Good luck!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Karen!! That's great!

Bob, congratulations on yours too.

Since I've ordered a deluxe in addition to two AEs, I know I have a while to go yet.

John

[Nerak]

I was very happily surprised by the gift. The boss is very nice.

I would love to say I hope you all get one, but since there is now only 27 left. The odds are getting lower. :(

[wizardsrainbow]

Karen-

AWESOME! Just awesome. I love them, especially the crow. As some of you know, I own the DT VII Whelan remarque that has 4 crows sitting in a tree with a pocket watch hanging from a limb. I pleaded with the former owner of that remarque (a site member who now posts rarely) to sell it to me because my family crest on my mothers side has 4 crows on it. So, in a long-winded way, I'm telling you that I have a soft spot for crows.

And Bob, sorry, no Golden Ticket, but isn't it wonderful to finally have it in hand. What do you think of the artwork? I ADORE it, but then again, I kinda worship Michael's artwork. :drool:

And to those that offered me hope...THANKS, I needed that. You are right, I do have a chance, 7 of them actually!

[Ari_Racing]

27 left


27? or 37? or 47? :(:(:orely:

By the way..can you take a larger pic? I would love to see the details! :)

[carlosdetweiller]

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1551/sdc10746wh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
I wanted 2121, cause 21 is my number, and opened it to this!!!!
Guess it really is my number!

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/849/sdc10750lp1.jpg
And a present from the Boss

Congratulations, Karen! So you have two books with a drawing in each? I'm not sure what the second book is. There is no number but a drawing of a crow? Is that a pc copy?

[Nerak]

um, i can post a link to the site it's hosted on...

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4139/sdc10746je0.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

SWEET!! THANKS!!

I WANT ONE!!! :(

[bast_imret]

Wow, Karen! What a find! That number is definitely lucky for you.

Why 27 left though. Wiz said that Michael told him he did around 50 total.

[Cloysterpete]

Here's Karen's, many thanks for posting these btw.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4139/sdc10746je0.jpg

[Nerak]

He said that he did 30, I thought he did....I am too lazy to go look...Wiz???

[tippy4]

Last I heard it was 50ish.

Congrats Karen.

Two golden tickets for you.

I hate you.



p.s. I just sent Tomas from stephenkingcollector.com an email asking him if he is going to start a page on his site devoted to TLSOE remarques like he did with DT7....hope he does.

[herbertwest]

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1551/sdc10746wh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
I wanted 2121, cause 21 is my number, and opened it to this!!!!
Guess it really is my number!

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/849/sdc10750lp1.jpg
And a present from the Boss


wooow! Congrats Karen! Can we see bigger pictures? :excited:

And what is the present from the boss???

[CRinVA]

Karen-

AWESOME! Just awesome. ....
...
...
And Bob, sorry, no Golden Ticket, but isn't it wonderful to finally have it in hand. What do you think of the artwork? I ADORE it, but then again, I kinda worship Michael's artwork. :drool:

And to those that offered me hope...THANKS, I needed that. You are right, I do have a chance, 7 of them actually!

Well to tell you the truth the artwork is simply amazing!

I must confess that I had other motives for purchasing two copies - I have three children in college right now and the 4th getting married. Money is tight to say the least. I was hoping beyond hope that I would get an awesome remarque and that I could use that copy and its increased value to purchase / bargain for another DT book. You see there are only two SK books that I do not have first editions and one in particular The Gunslinger I have wanted since I learned of its existence in the Pet Semetery First Ed HB. I just can't payout the going prices that I see for a First Gunslinger.

So, the wait / search continues and I will most likely sell on eof my AE editions. Not sure if I should hold on to it for a while or what - thinking about that now!

Anyway, David you have 7 shots at it - thats 3.5 times the chance that I had - I hope you get one of the golden tickets! :-)

[Randall Flagg]

Anyway, David you have 7 shots at it - thats 3.5 times the chance that I had - I hope you get one of the golden tickets! :-)
Presuming there is no "cherry picking", and the drawings are "blindly" done before the books were numbered, each person that receives one has a 50/5,000 (roughly equals 1/1,00) chance of receiving a remarque.
Buying seven books gives one seven 1/000 chances.

[bast_imret]

Here you go karen:



When I was with Michael and Audrey last weekend, I pressed again for more information on the remarques he did in some of the AE editions of LSOE. This information is as detailed as Michael can remember.

In total, he did close to 50 remarques.

About 30 of them were of the Man in Black and were actually painted into the books (photos again attached as an example).

Of the remaining 20 or so, some he did in pencil, some in pen and ink and a few in sepia ink. He did not say what images these other 20 were other than he did some skulls. No clue if he did any of the Little Sisters themselves or what. I can tell you (as I have seen the book and all the artwork) that his images of the Little Sisters are gruesome.

[Nerak]

OOpsie, I knew there was a 30 involved in there somewhere! LOL Ok, so then there are 47 left.
I think Jay stands a good chance at getting one, since he's ordering 26 AEs! LOL

[gsvec]

Huge congrats, Karen!! Like John, I know I have to wait since I ordered both, but I just can't wait!!

[Sam]

Much congratulations Karen. Much congratulations indeed.

[bast_imret]

So is Bob the only person to get his so far today?

[Patrick]

Karen, congratulations on your two Whelan sketchy-doodled LSOEs. I'm very happy for you!

[bast_imret]

Karen, congratulations on your two Whelan sketchy-doodled LSOEs. I'm very happy for you!

Yay, it's catching on :thumbsup:

[Patrick]

;)

[Gunkslinger]

Congrats Karen, very nice!

[Ari_Racing]

Alright.

BOB, it's friday...any news about that new jewel you're going to receive?

[carlosdetweiller]

Alright.

BOB, it's friday...any news about that new jewel you're going to receive?

No. I'll check with the seller and see if he has shipped yet.

[Gunkslinger]

Alright.

BOB, it's friday...any news about that new jewel you're going to receive?

No. I'll check with the seller and see if he has shipped yet.

I don't even collect King anymore and I am intrigued.

[tippy4]

Indeed!

I just received this...

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7157/f4131uj2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


The seller was the same guy I got the FAITHFUL HAT (http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/4819/faithfulhatsj9.jpg) from.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Decided to start buying Lettered Editions. Just won this on eBay...

Skeleton Crew Lettered "C"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/563/skel_let.jpg

[Sam]

Damn nice dude.

[jhanic]

Nice!!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Very Nice!! Congratulations!

You can giveaway the S/L to me now! :D

[blg]

These are two new additions that I'm very excited about. I've also decided I need to seek help for my addiction;)

The only 1st Ed. I was missing:

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww198/billthree/carrie.jpg



I think this is a really cool book, #284:

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww198/billthree/MoD.jpg

[jhanic]

Congratulations, blg! Nice editions.

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Decided to start buying Lettered Editions. Just won this on eBay...

Skeleton Crew Lettered "C"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/563/skel_let.jpg


Nice book and I think you got a good price as well!

[The Lady of Shadows]

*ahem*

step one - admit you are powerless and that your life has become unmanageable

step two - come to believe that a power greater than you can restore you to sanity

step three - make a decision to turn your will and life over to your higher power as you understand him/her

step four -

. . . .

wait a minute.

isn't stephen king god? so what's the problem?

:lol:


no offense to anyone in aa or any other 12 step program. please don't hang me up by my toes and steal my signed bag of bones. :panic:

[oy-the-brave]

Here is my Wrightson painting framed, sorry it is so tough to get a decent pic without major reflections in the glass so the color is off on this one.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/wrightson1.jpg

[oy-the-brave]

Here is the Bermejo cover with the preliminary drawing, it is neat to see the subtle changes between the preliminary and the finished cover.

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

[carlosdetweiller]

Very nice additions to your art collection. I especially like the frame you chose for the Wrightson.

[bast_imret]

Here is the Bermejo cover with the preliminary drawing, it is neat to see the subtle changes between the preliminary and the finished cover.

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

Man, I love all the detail in folds and fabric of his clothes that piece. Gorgeous.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Great stuff blg and oy. Congratulations.

Boy, this is a great thread. Hundreds of special collectors items in one place.

[Fsmdr]

I love your frame work as well, Oy. The mat and the frame is an excellent color choice. Beautiful!.

[The Lady of Shadows]

oy those are both magnificent. kudos to you my friend. :)

[turtlex]

Here is the Bermejo cover with the preliminary drawing, it is neat to see the subtle changes between the preliminary and the finished cover.

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

Oh.My.Goodness!!!!

This looks amazing - Just fantastic!

SOOOO AWESOME !!!

Great idea framing them together. Just superb and you know, wow!

You have just knocked my socks off.... I am now ... sockless.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!

I received these goodies yesterday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/100_6801.JPG

From L to R, Up to Down:

- He is Legend, ARC. The one that doesn't have the hole in the back.

- First Words HC. I made a mistake here...I thought it had the story "The thing at the bottom of the well". Which books contains that story? (besides, obviously, PP&T).

- Plymouth Belvedere to build. I checked the differences and man...it just looks like Christine! I had to buy it for only 9 dollars...

- Treachery and The Stand comics, numbers 3 & 4

- Cujo promotional pin and Hearts in Atlantis promotional metal dog tags. :) Been looking for these for a looong, long time.

- Two spanish books (One from Adrian Conan Doyle and one from Louis Pergaud)

- The Hollow Man. Signed limited edition #304. The first book signed by Dan Simmons that I have. :)

- Two ARCs of Drood, by Dan Simmons, with the letter from the publisher. :)


And signed by Richard Isanove:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/100_6807.JPG

Pretty cool stuff, isn't it?

[Nerak]

Awsome Stuff Ari!!!!

[Gunkslinger]

Nice catch Ari!

[Gunkslinger]

Nice catch Mr. Rabbit Trick. I love the Skeleton Crew lettered. The smell of the leather is even better, as Roland LeBay would say, "Nothing smells finer, except for....... sorry I ain't going there.:)

[Gunkslinger]

Oy,

You got quite the growing collection. How many King related art pieces so far? You have to realize that I've been out of the loop for a while.

[turtlex]

Nice stuff, Ari, very nice !

[jhanic]

Very nice, Ari!

John

[Patrick]

Congratulations on all the great acquisitions the last couple days, everyone! Fantastic stuff (not just tippy's button)! Love the framed artwork, the 1st edition CARRIE, Ari's cornucopia of goods, etc.


Yesterday I received the 1st Edition of THE STAND :dance:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-TheStand1st-1.jpg

I put more pics in my collection thread.

[bast_imret]

did you buy it from Hutch?

[Randall Flagg]

Nice stuff Ari. I too would love to find the dog tags.
Patrick, great looking copy of The Stand.

Ari, FYI a litle info on the Plymouth Fury/Belvidere, from http://www.allpar.com/history/christine.html:


In 1982 writer Stephen King completed a new horror novel called "Christine". It was about a 1958 Plymouth Fury (http://www.allpar.com/model/fury.html) that possesses its new owner, high school nerd named Arnie Cunningham.

In the book Mr. King makes several references to the 1958 Plymouthhttp://kona.kontera.com/javascript/lib/imgs/grey_loader.gif
(http://www.allpar.com/history/christine.html#) Fury that were not accurate. We have come up with some errors about the 1958 Fury that appear in the book:

Book: Christine is referred to as a four door.
Fact: The 1956-58 Furys only came in a two-door hardtop. It was not until 1959 you could get a four door Fury. Book: Christine is red and white.
Fact: The 1958 Fury only came in buckskin beige with gold trim. The 1958 Belvidere, the next model down, was available in toreador red and iceberg white, with silver trim. However, it is mentioned that she was a special order.

[Patrick]

bast: Nope, another collector.

RF: Thanks. Interesting Christine info, too.

[Chooch]

Very nice Ari...excellent aquirements (as usual, I dont know how you find this stuff)

Patrick, Very nice copy how would you grade?

Congrats to you both :drool:

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks guys! And Jerome, thank you very much for the info about Christine! :)

[Patrick]

...
Patrick, Very nice copy how would you grade?
...
Thanks, Chooch. Ah heck, with this edition of this book, I wouldn't try to hazard a guess. You can see more photos in my Book Collection thread, they're at the bottom of this page (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=510&page=11). Feel free to post your opinion of the grade in there, I'd be interested to hear (from anyone or everyone). No risk of offense.

[Ari_Racing]

Patrick, congratulations! :) Are you getting the slipcase, right?

[Patrick]

Patrick, congratulations! :) Are you getting the slipcase, right?
Hell yes! I bought the book so I'd have an excuse to buy that lovely traycase. :lol:

[oy-the-brave]

Oy,

You got quite the growing collection. How many King related art pieces so far? You have to realize that I've been out of the loop for a while.

Originals I have 3 Bernie Wrightson paintings from WoTC (2 from the Grant edition and the cover from the TP), 1 Phil Hale from DoTT, and the Alan M Clark cover to the S/L Complete Concordance (to be published some day). Then I have 2 remarques and 2 small drawings by Michael Whelan (plus all the DT prints).

Comic art I have 34 Jae Lee pages plus 3 variant covers by other artists and a commissioned drawing by David Yardin and 3 pieces from Zach McCain.

I don't have any non DT related King art.

Plus I have a really cool Michael Whelan original preliminary painting from Integral Trees by Larry Niven that I got from a really cool guy in a giveaway a while back, now that I think about it that guy may have started my art collecting (and cost me a lot of money:orely:).

[Patrick]

Holy cow, Dave! That's a lot of art!

I must say it was quite an experience viewing your original Jae Lee pages that you were gracious enough to bring out to Vegas for the get-together last October.

[Gunkslinger]

Oy,

You got quite the growing collection. How many King related art pieces so far? You have to realize that I've been out of the loop for a while.

Originals I have 3 Bernie Wrightson paintings from WoTC (2 from the Grant edition and the cover from the TP), 1 Phil Hale from DoTT, and the Alan M Clark cover to the S/L Complete Concordance (to be published some day). Then I have 2 remarques and 2 small drawings by Michael Whelan (plus all the DT prints).

Comic art I have 34 Jae Lee pages plus 3 variant covers by other artists and a commissioned drawing by David Yardin and 3 pieces from Zach McCain.

I don't have any non DT related King art.

Plus I have a really cool Michael Whelan original preliminary painting from Integral Trees by Larry Niven that I got from a really cool guy in a giveaway a while back, now that I think about it that guy may have started my art collecting (and cost me a lot of money:orely:).


That is very cool, Dave.

and by the way happy to be of help!:lol:

[Sam]

The book loos horrible Patrick. You shouldn't have something looking that bad in your collection. Let me take it off your hands so your bookcase won't be soiled by it's presence.:P

Looks great dude. A little wear around the corners, but still in great condition from what I can see.

[carlosdetweiller]

the Alan M Clark cover to the S/L Complete Concordance (to be published some day).

Some day. I've got a pen and ink drawing by Erik Wilson illustrating King's story "One For The Road" that is supposed to be published "some day" in LEGACIES by Cemetery Dance Publications. I've had the drawing framed and hanging in my basement for 9 years!

I wonder which of these two pieces will be published first? Maybe neither.

[Patrick]

:lol: Thanks, Sam, I'll shove it in a big manila envelope and send it your way.

Dave and Bob, the book may not be released yet (ever?), but you've both got great artwork anyway.

[e_taylor]

Won this for the equivalent of $80 US. :thumbsup:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=150320589293

Nothing super exciting - but I think I got a pretty good price.

[jhanic]

That was a VERY good price!

John

[inertia1215]

Won this for the equivalent of $80 US. :thumbsup:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=150320589293

Nothing super exciting - but I think I got a pretty good price.

I'd be excited if I picked that up for soo cheap!! Congrats! Nice grab!

[Randall Flagg]

Won this for the equivalent of $80 US. :thumbsup:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=150320589293

Nothing super exciting - but I think I got a pretty good price.
As John said, that is a great price.

[Patrick]

Congrats on a great deal, Eric.

[Cutter]

awesome price Eric, congrats!

[e_taylor]

Thanks guys - this is one of the very few bargains I've been able to snatch up!

[Gunkslinger]

$80 for that! Awesome! Great snag!

[tippy4]

Agreed.

Great price. I think I paid twice that for mine.

We need an emoticon that expresses envy!

[turtlex]

Congrats, Eric. Sweet find.

[Randall Flagg]

We need an emoticon that expresses envy!

http://arnav.bookrum.com/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/moods/envious.gif

[e_taylor]

Agreed.

Great price. I think I paid twice that for mine.

We need an emoticon that expresses envy!

Tippy -

If its any consolation, its less of a bargain for me than it would have been six months ago when the Canadian dollar was doing so well.

[Gris]

It might be silly, but I found what I believe to be Skolpadda...

http://allgris.dns4me.com:8085/books/Images%5Cskolpadda1.jpg

[Sam]

Randall, that looks soooo much like Mr. Yuck!:panic:

[NeedfulKings]

Nice grabs everyone!!!!

I came across this on my trip to Portland. It was sitting on the shelf with a $40 price tag and having not really researched the value, I thought I'd just get it.

Dark Tower: Drawing of the Three, Special Advance Readers Copy. Aside from the few shelf scratches, it's it great shape--no reading creases, etc.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/DSCF5115.jpg

[Patrick]

Nice, Bill! Congrats.

[turtlex]

Nice, NeedfulKings...
... and Gris - I love that turtle !

[Chooch]

Nice Bill...one I need..$40 good buy.

I can't see the turtle Gris

[Gris]

Do you see it as an attachment here?

[herbertwest]

Bob should soon recieve his unique item... :drool:

[Nerak]

Craig, I want that turtle!!!

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob should soon recieve his unique item... :drool:

By the end of this week I am told.

It is being customized.

[bast_imret]

I just want to receive my LSOEs :excited:

[e_taylor]

Bob should soon recieve his unique item... :drool:

By the end of this week I am told.

It is being customized.

Customized you say? That makes me wonder even more!

[Patrick]

Bob should soon recieve his unique item... :drool:

By the end of this week I am told.

It is being customized.
Hmmmm, in that case I'm guessing this item involves Michael Whelan.

[at_one]

I scored this after a few days of searching....

and I paid less then $150, shipped.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/616/medium/IMG_2643_Large_.JPG

I just got it in the mail today! :cool:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I scored this after a few days of searching....
and I paid less then $150, shipped.
I just got it in the mail today! :cool:

Congrats. Great price.

[jhanic]

That was a great price! Congratulations!

John

[tippy4]

Today I received a signed 1st edition of The Dark Tower 7. :nana:

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7074/picture075ql3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This is my first, (Stephen King) signed First Edition of any Dark Tower book.

I have a signed DT5, but it is a 2nd or 3rd printing.

[bast_imret]

:excited: OMG, I just got an amazing suprise in the mail today, but I can't post pictures cause my wife has the camera! She gets back from Seattle in a couple hours though, so i promise pics sometime tonight. But you'll have to wait till then to find out what it is. I'm such a tease :evil:

Tippy, thats awsome! Congrats!

[Nerak]

wait, it is tonight, post pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tippy4]

Damn you! You are a tease!

I smell a remarque!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, tippy!

John

[Patrick]

Congratulations, tippy!

bast, I look forward to your big "reveal" later.

[bast_imret]

Congratulations, tippy!

bast, I look forward to your big "reveal" later.

ooo, kinky ;)

[Chooch]

Sweet...Congrats Tippy...hope you get many more...

[bast_imret]

Damn you! You are a tease!

I smell a remarque!

Close, but probably not the one you were thinking of. I was one of the AE + Other Books orders, so my LSoE's didn't go out with the first batch of shipments.


I recieved my copy of The Waste Lands from Ned Dameron today, and when I opened it I found this:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_7329.JPG


Wow! :excited: Oy is my most favorite character in the series, and I love Ned's smiling, jovial version of him. Actually, I adore each artist's version of him, because they are all so different, but undeniably Oy. Here's my Whelan Oy remarque for comparison. Very different interpretation of King's description.

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


So a little background info: in our most recent correspondence, I got on the topic of my favorite little billy bumbler, and Ned talked at some length about a primary inspiration for the character design, which I guarantee you is not at all what you think it would be. Aside from King's descriptions of Oy's animalistic stature and features (heavily inspired by his Corgi, Marlowe), Ned's influence for Oy's more humanized facial features was actually a very cute check-out girl from his local grocery store! He's got a semi-photographic memory, so he just stored the image of her cute smile away, and used it as a sort of caricature for Oy in a final study for the painting of he and Jake.

Here's a closer shot of the sketch and inscription.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_7331.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

ASTONISHING REMARQUE! :) Congratulations!!!!

[The Lady of Shadows]

that is fantastic. congrats!

[oy-the-brave]

Damn you! You are a tease!

I smell a remarque!

Close, but probably not the one you were thinking of. I was one of the AE + Other Books orders, so my LSoE's didn't go out with the first batch of shipments.


I recieved my copy of The Waste Lands from Ned Dameron today, and when I opened it I found this:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_7329.JPG


Wow! :excited: Oy is my most favorite character in the series, and I love Ned's smiling, jovial version of him. Actually, I adore each artist's version of him, because they are all so different, but undeniably Oy. Here's my Whelan Oy remarque for comparison. Very different interpretation of King's description.

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


So a little background info: in our most recent correspondence, I got on the topic of my favorite little billy bumbler, and Ned talked at some length about a primary inspiration for the character design, which I guarantee you is not at all what you think it would be. Aside from King's descriptions of Oy's animalistic stature and features (heavily inspired by his Corgi, Marlowe), Ned's influence for Oy's more humanized facial features was actually a very cute check-out girl from his local grocery store! He's got a semi-photographic memory, so he just stored the image of her cute smile away, and used it as a sort of caricature for Oy in a final study for the painting of he and Jake.

Here's a closer shot of the sketch and inscription.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_7331.jpg



VERY VERY nice, such a fantastic remarque and story, congrats :thumbsup:

[Nerak]

sweet!!

[herbertwest]

that's really cool, congrats!!!

[turtlex]

Awesome! Such a wonderful piece!

[wizardsrainbow]

Damn you! You are a tease!

I smell a remarque!

Close, but probably not the one you were thinking of. I was one of the AE + Other Books orders, so my LSoE's didn't go out with the first batch of shipments.


I recieved my copy of The Waste Lands from Ned Dameron today, and when I opened it I found this:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_7329.JPG


Wow! :excited: Oy is my most favorite character in the series, and I love Ned's smiling, jovial version of him. Actually, I adore each artist's version of him, because they are all so different, but undeniably Oy. Here's my Whelan Oy remarque for comparison. Very different interpretation of King's description.

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


So a little background info: in our most recent correspondence, I got on the topic of my favorite little billy bumbler, and Ned talked at some length about a primary inspiration for the character design, which I guarantee you is not at all what you think it would be. Aside from King's descriptions of Oy's animalistic stature and features (heavily inspired by his Corgi, Marlowe), Ned's influence for Oy's more humanized facial features was actually a very cute check-out girl from his local grocery store! He's got a semi-photographic memory, so he just stored the image of her cute smile away, and used it as a sort of caricature for Oy in a final study for the painting of he and Jake.

Here's a closer shot of the sketch and inscription.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_7331.jpg


I am INSANELY jealous. That is too cool for words. Just WOW!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, bas.

John

[Gunkslinger]

Very nice!

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations on the personalized book. Ned is really a nice guy and I'm glad it worked out for you.

Maybe I am missing something in your story but the check out girl at the grocery doesn't sound very attractive, does she?

[idlewarnings]

Very nice, bast. Congrats.

[Chooch]

Yes that is very nice bas...and we do really need a jealous icon cause I'd use it alot with items like this...Wow

[Randall Flagg]

Maybe I am missing something in your story but the check out girl at the grocery doesn't sound very attractive, does she?
:P

[Cutter]

Nice remarque, and personalized. A very nice treasure. :thumbsup:

[Patrick]

That is FANTASTIC! Congratulations, bast!

[Fsmdr]

Very cool. Thanks for posting. It's a treat to look at.

[Nerak]

still waiting on Bob's surprise....

[carlosdetweiller]

still waiting on Bob's surprise....


I missed the postman by a few minutes today and the box needs a signature for delivery. I'll have to go to the post office in the morning to get it. Not much has gone right for me today and this is just one more thing.

[jhanic]

Aaaarrrrggghhhh!!!

I HATE it when that happens!

John

[Nerak]

But, wait, it's still daylight in TX, GO NOW!!! waaahhhhhhh

Dammit, waiting bites, and it's not even my present! :lol:

[wizardsrainbow]

You're all acting like a bunch of giddy children on Christmas morning <as Wiz hip checks all others out of the way so that he has a front row seat to this magic show>

[carlosdetweiller]

You're all acting like a bunch of giddy children on Christmas morning <as Wiz hip checks all others out of the way so that he has a front row seat to this magic show>

It helps to live in a smaller town and to know several people (patients of mine) in the post office. I called and explained the situation and was told not to worry, as soon as the mail man returned they would call me and I could come pick it up.

My wife has gone to get the package. I can't drive today, having had a medical procedure that required short anesthesia. She should be back soon. Pictures up within a couple of hours.

[carlosdetweiller]

I got a big box today from Joe Stefko of Charnel House. I am really pleased with the contents. I'll start off with some of the deal sweeteners and show the big item last.

Here are a couple of pieces of original art. I'm not sure what to do with these. I don't really think they are frame worthy but are certainly interesting items.

The first is J. K. Potter's original lettering for the top of the "toy box" for the numbered edition. (I thought Alan Clarke did the artwork but I guess Potter did the lettering).

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

The second is a tiny drawing by Stephen Gervais of a radar dish that was not used.

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

[e_taylor]

Here we go!! :panic:

[carlosdetweiller]

Next up is a large box of proof pages. This is the proof that Joe Stefko was sent to work from for the book design. I've never seen this proof state before. I suspect it is somewhat rare but I really don't know. You can see how small that little drawing of the radar dish is at the top of the second picture.

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

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

OK. Now I am going to try to take some good photos of a really neat book that I also got.

[carlosdetweiller]

This is a unique copy of THE REGULATORS. Joe Stefko had this bound for his own personal use. He said he wanted to read a leather bound copy without having to deal with the bullets. He never got around to reading it, he said.

Handbound in purple leather with black stamping of title and bullet holes ravaging the front board. Raised bands on the spine with six compartments with a bullet hole in each.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/regulatorsdesignercopy1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/regulatorsdesignercopy2.jpg

The last of the PC checks is affixed to the front page with King signing as Bachman.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/regulatorsdesignercopy3.jpg

Joe had a special "Regulators" checking account that all the business for this book was done from. He affixed one of these checks on the last page with details, provenance, etc.

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/216/joestefkoregulalorcheckne9.jpg

Today hasn't been the best of days for me but it has certainly finished nicely. I am just really pleased to put this book in my collection.

[shnnrc01]

truly one of a kind bob.amazing.

[bast_imret]

Wow! That is awsome! I love the royal purple leather, makes those bullet holes really pop! I'll have to look at the pics at home though, viewing them on my blackberry isn't doing it justice.

[Clacke]

Awesome! Congratulations, Bob.

[blg]

Very nice.:thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

really amazing!
Thanks for sharing bob!

Are they actual bullets holes??? :excited:

[carlosdetweiller]

really amazing!
Thanks for sharing bob!

Are they actual bullets holes??? :excited:

Thanks for all the nice comments, everyone.

No, they don't go all the way through. Just black circles on the leather.

[Patrick]

Bob, once again you manage to amaze and astound. That is a beautiful book, and so truly unique. Congratulations on acquiring both the book and the various proof items.

[jhanic]

Beautiful, Bob! Congratulations on a great acquisition!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Astonishing! :) Congratulations.

Hope the day wasn't too bad anyway :(

[The Lady of Shadows]

i.
am.
in.
awe.


and wiz i have a bruise from that hipcheck you meanie. :P

[Nerak]

Bob, that's wicked!!!

[wizardsrainbow]

Ooooooo, Bob has a new toy! That is really a nice package. Congratulations.

[gsvec]

Absolutely incredible, Bob!! You are the master of rare SK and I'm so happy your day ended on such a high note!

And I'm just catching up here - congrats Tippy on your signed first, and bast - that remarque is wonderful!!

[bast_imret]

Alright, finally got home and on a computer again (stupid small blackberry screen).

Wow, amazing Bob. I love how Joe used The Regulators check to mirror King's limitation checks too. Truly one of a kind.

Thanks to everyone for the comments on the remarque. I'm still floating on cloud 9 from that surprise. Bob: To each his own :lol:

Mail man brought me another package today, but didn't deliver it, and left me a slip on the door instead :doh: Regrettably, I don't have any acquaintances in the post office, so I have to wait till the morning. It's either my books from Grant (Karen, did you guys use USPS or UPS?) or the Straub signed Grant Talisman I brought from Shibus. Either way, more pics in the morning :)

[Cutter]

That is quite amazing Bob, words can't describe how cool that is. Congrats!

btw, I really like the cover font type and the multiple bullet holes. They should have used that cover for the Numbered Edition.

[Fsmdr]

Wow!. That's absolutely worth the suspense. Truly amazing!.

[turtlex]

Oh.My.Goodness!
That was certainly worth the wait !
Congratulations. Incredible item.
Thank you so much for sharing!

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-

I keep coming back to look at your pictures. I really like this item(s).

Now where on earth do you store this kinda stuff? This, the sportcoat King wore, etc.?

[Gunkslinger]

That is very cool Bob, glad to see it in your collection, now you just need figiure a way to pry David's fingers off of his prototype.:P :orely:

[carlosdetweiller]

That is very cool Bob, glad to see it in your collection, now you just need figiure a way to pry David's fingers off of his prototype.:P :orely:


There is one other item from THE REGULATORS that I would really like. Stephen Gervais had already sold one of the original illustrations he did for the book when I initially contacted him. It is the last one with all the skulls. He still had the other three and I bought those. I keep meaning to ask Stephen if he would try to contact that guy and see if he would be interested in selling. It would be nice to get them all back together again.

And thanks again to everyone for all the nice comments.

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob-

I keep coming back to look at your pictures. I really like this item(s).

Now where on earth do you store this kinda stuff? This, the sportcoat King wore, etc.?

Interesting that you should ask. The answer, of course, is closets. The problem is that they are all full. We have so many Christmas decorations that I have had to rent off site storage for the past 7 or 8 years just to store them. It is climate controlled storage and the cost (around $100/month) really bothers me. I've also got quite a few framed prints and boxes of books stored over there.

This week a contractor is starting an addition to our house that is basically a 300 sq. ft. closet. We should finally be able to get everything under one roof with room to spare. But I'm sure that eventually we will find a way to fill it up too.

[Randall Flagg]

Bob, it looks like Joe sold you the Regulators stuff-correct? I noticed the check he tipped in says 1/20/2009.
Now, can we add this under the prototype listing for The Regulators?:)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Now, can we add this under the prototype listing for The Regulators?:)

It's not a prototype. It's a custom binding.

[carlosdetweiller]

Now, can we add this under the prototype listing for The Regulators?:)

It's not a prototype. It's a custom binding.

I would agree with that.