Your New Pride and Joy!

[Ari_Racing]

That's neat! :) Congratulations!

[turtlex]

NeedfulKings and Patrick - :rock: awesome.

RF - Very cool.

[wizardsrainbow]

I got my copy of the signed Drood today, and I also got a proof of Legacies. (I've posted a scan of it in my Collections thread.)

Thanks, David, for the proof!

John

John-

You are very welcome. Glad I had something you wanted.

[NeedfulKings]

Awesome, Patrick!!!! I can't wait to read the book!!! I've never read Simmons (or Dickens!), and both are now on my TBR pile! :D

[Merlin1958]

Dont know about you guys, but I hope my newest Pride n' Joy will be that UK Dead Zone on DTBay!!! Even if it does need to go to the binder!!

One of the few remaining UK's I'm missing!!

So Back off!! lol lol :pirate::pirate::pirate:

[herbertwest]

got for the free the two french books that I've discovered last week.
a book about cats (excerpt of Pet Sematary), one about dogs (excerpt of Cujo)

[herbertwest]

got for the free the two french books that I've discovered last week.
a book about cats (excerpt of Pet Sematary), one about dogs (excerpt of Cujo)

[Chooch]

Very nice everyone......Its ALWAYS a pick me up to receive things that you were not expecting...Congrats to all :rock:

[Chooch]

Just bought this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bare-Bones-Stephen-King-Limited-Edition-1988-HC-of-1000_W0QQitemZ160317730155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item160317730155&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C2 40%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

and if anyone is looking to get a copy he has 4 left at a very good price :rock:

[at_one]

Just bought this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bare-Bones-Stephen-King-Limited-Edition-1988-HC-of-1000_W0QQitemZ160317730155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item160317730155&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C2 40%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

and if anyone is looking to get a copy he has 4 left at a very good price :rock:

I bought a copy of that also....I thought it was a pretty good price. I have seen people trying to sell for double that!

[Chooch]

Just bought this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bare-Bones-Stephen-King-Limited-Edition-1988-HC-of-1000_W0QQitemZ160317730155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item160317730155&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C2 40%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

and if anyone is looking to get a copy he has 4 left at a very good price :rock:

I bought a copy of that also....I thought it was a pretty good price. I have seen people trying to sell for double that!

:lol: Tinah is trying to get $275 with BIN on ebay # 710 I also checked Abesbooks and the cheapest I could see was $57 + ship so yeah I thought it was good...

[e_taylor]

Just bought this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bare-Bones-Stephen-King-Limited-Edition-1988-HC-of-1000_W0QQitemZ160317730155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item160317730155&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C2 40%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

and if anyone is looking to get a copy he has 4 left at a very good price :rock:

Thats quite spooky. I recognized that book right away when I opened the link - its got the same holograph as one of the UK paperbacks of "Ghoul" by Michael Slade.

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

[Patrick]

Just bought this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bare-Bones-Stephen-King-Limited-Edition-1988-HC-of-1000_W0QQitemZ160317730155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item160317730155&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C2 40%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

and if anyone is looking to get a copy he has 4 left at a very good price :rock:

I bought a copy of that also....I thought it was a pretty good price. I have seen people trying to sell for double that!

:lol: Tinah is trying to get $275 with BIN on ebay # 710 I also checked Abesbooks and the cheapest I could see was $57 + ship so yeah I thought it was good...
Thanks for the tip. I bought one just now as well.

[NeedfulKings]

Just got these in the mail. My first 2 Variants. Both signed by Robin and Peter.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/DSCF5166.jpg

:dance:

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice. This is the first Robin Furth I personally have seen.

[NeedfulKings]

Very nice. This is the first Robin Furth I personally have seen.

I hope it's legit. I bought both from the same seller. The provenance (same for both comics) was:


You are bidding on a copy of Marvel's Stephen King- The Dark Tower - The Long Road Home #3. This issue is a rare 1:25 color variant cover and it is also signed by two members of the creative team: Peter David and Robin Furth. I got this comic signed at the New York Comic Con 2009.

$10 apiece, so I don't think I can go wrong.

[tippy4]

I received this item today.

Bag of Bones Bookplate (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=160316339385)

I was hoping (but not expecting) the signature in the upper right would be an original.

No such luck...but hey it was only $9.50 shipped.

[turtlex]

Very nice. This is the first Robin Furth I personally have seen.

I hope it's legit. I bought both from the same seller. The provenance (same for both comics) was:


You are bidding on a copy of Marvel's Stephen King- The Dark Tower - The Long Road Home #3. This issue is a rare 1:25 color variant cover and it is also signed by two members of the creative team: Peter David and Robin Furth. I got this comic signed at the New York Comic Con 2009.

$10 apiece, so I don't think I can go wrong.

Nice. The NYCC was about two weeks ago, so it makes sense. Both Peter and Robin were guests there.
And no.... you can't go wrong at $10 a piece. The comics, unsigned, are worth that.

Congrats!

[Cutter]

I received this item today.

Bag of Bones Bookplate (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=160316339385)

I was hoping (but not expecting) the signature in the upper right would be an original.

No such luck...but hey it was only $9.50 shipped.
Cool, I've never seen one!

[e_taylor]

Heres my new Pride and Joy, and also the reason that I won't be buying many books in the next little while! :drool::drool:

http://i41.tinypic.com/2q1e3qh.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/20hwy9u.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/28md83r.jpg

To be honest, I never thought I'd own this book. I had it on me "to get" list, but didn't have much hope of owning it - at least not this decade. I had been saving up for a S/L 'Salem's Lot - I knew I had some money coming down the pipe line (severance from a job I got laid off from in the summer) that I figured would put over the edge in order to grab a copy. Anyways, I got ahead of myself in my savings and realized that if I saved for a few more weeks, with prices coming down I could probably get that elusive Stand S/L. The next morning I saw a post from batsker here on the site for a copy at a very affordable price. Steve was willing to hold it for a few weeks so I could save up the rest, and viola! - now I've got this gorgeous book on my shelf. Its quite a work of art - definitely one of the nicest books I've ever held, and certainly my "New Pride and Joy". :rock:

[turtlex]

Eric - What can I say? That is totally awesome!!! The Bomb!

Congratulations!

[sleeplessdwarf]

Congrats dude. That is something to be proud of.

[lophophoras]

That is one I can't wait to get my hands on.

Congrats!

[jhanic]

Eric, congratulations!

John

[Clacke]

That's fantastic! Congratulations. :rock:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Very nice Eric.

You wasn't kidding when you told me "keep an eye on the Pride and Joy thread".

Job well done. Now keep your eye open for a matching # The Stand art portfolio. I own #362 The Stand S/L but have #710 in the portfolio. Always keeping an eye open for #362.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[super sam]

It´s my holy grail. Someday...
Congrats.

[Matt]

Out side my wife and kids, that's the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. :wub:

[gsvec]

I've always loved the limited of The Stand. Mine's #494 but my portfolio isn't a S/L one - I keep looking! :)

[e_taylor]

Thanks for all the kind words. Needless to say, today has been a good day!

Were the portfolios available with the S/L originally? Or offered separately?

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, Eric! We all know the great feeling that adding a long wanted book to your collection brings.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Sweeeeet one Eric.

[The Lady of Shadows]

*ahem*

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

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

we now return you to your regularly scheduled thread, already in progress.

oh, and matt? how long did it take you to come up with that response so that you could be sure dora wouldn't cut you off? :P


ETA: and matt? you forgot your grandbaby and you're in trouble. . . . :wtf:

[Chooch]

WOW Eric I mean WOW excellent my friend super jealous here wow good for you can I hold it can I , can I can I ? :excited:

[Chooch]

ETA: and matt? you forgot your grandbaby and you're in trouble. . . . :wtf:



ooooOOOOHHH your in t-r-o-u-b-l-e

[e_taylor]

WOW Eric I mean WOW excellent my friend super jealous here wow good for you can I hold it can I , can I can I ? :excited:

Make you a deal - if you want to drive here and pick up some beer on the way.... then you can LOOK at it! :nana:

[Chooch]

WOW Eric I mean WOW excellent my friend super jealous here wow good for you can I hold it can I , can I can I ? :excited:

Make you a deal - if you want to drive here and pick up some beer on the way.... then you can LOOK at it! :nana:

OK but it wont be Labbat's Blue....how 'bout ol' Millwaukee ? :lol: God I hate to even type that....

[Randall Flagg]

This book is the "Holy Grail" in my opinion.
The lettered Firestarter, and the unissued Dj 'Salem's Lot pale in comparison to the beauty and CRAFTSMANSHIP of this book.
Hat's off to you!!!:rock:

[Sam]

THAT. IS. GOR-GEOUS!!

[Patrick]

Nice comic books, Bill. I hadn't seen that combo of sigs either.

Eric, CONGRATS on your S/L of THE STAND! It's a beautiful book.

Now what's this talk about a Limited #'ed art portfolio?! Why is this the first I've heard?

[Merlin1958]

Cool Book!!!

[Merlin1958]

By the Way....Absolutely beautiful Book!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[e_taylor]

Just bought this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bare-Bones-Stephen-King-Limited-Edition-1988-HC-of-1000_W0QQitemZ160317730155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item160317730155&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C2 40%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

and if anyone is looking to get a copy he has 4 left at a very good price :rock:

Are these ones signed by King?

Such as this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Limited-Numbered-SIGNED-Bare-Bones-w-SCase_W0QQitemZ270340037213QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_F iction_Books?hash=item270340037213&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318

[lophophoras]

Just bought this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bare-Bones-Stephen-King-Limited-Edition-1988-HC-of-1000_W0QQitemZ160317730155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item160317730155&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C2 40%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

and if anyone is looking to get a copy he has 4 left at a very good price :rock:

Are these ones signed by King?

Such as this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Limited-Numbered-SIGNED-Bare-Bones-w-SCase_W0QQitemZ270340037213QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_F iction_Books?hash=item270340037213&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Nope. At least the copy I have isn't.

The one in the second auction you've posted must have been 'signed' after release of the book. I really don't think they came signed by SK.

[Hutch]

This one appears to be legit although not issued with a signature





Just bought this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bare-Bones-Stephen-King-Limited-Edition-1988-HC-of-1000_W0QQitemZ160317730155QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item160317730155&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C2 40%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

and if anyone is looking to get a copy he has 4 left at a very good price :rock:

Are these ones signed by King?

Such as this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Limited-Numbered-SIGNED-Bare-Bones-w-SCase_W0QQitemZ270340037213QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_F iction_Books?hash=item270340037213&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318

[Chooch]

The book I bought does not have a signature but that seller has been here on the site before and I think she is friends with needfulkings. I bought my "Bachman Books" from her and she was(is) very truthful in her listings.

[NeedfulKings]

The seller has no connection with me, Chooch. I don't think I've ever dealt with her.

Good find, though! :)

[Chooch]

The seller has no connection with me, Chooch. I don't think I've ever dealt with her.

Good find, though! :)

OOpps my bad sorry she said she was friends with someone named "Bill" from here and I thought it was you. I know there is more than one Bill here you just came to mind first....

[blg]

Dan Simmons is my current interest and as I've been reading his books I've also been trying to pick up his S/L editions. Here's the 4 books published by Lord John Press. All are the deluxe editions and I'm excited to have them in my collection. Also, Simmons' books are much easier on the wallet than SK. :)

Entropy's Bed at Midnight #61/100
Summer Sketches #33/200
Children of the Night #20/200
The Hollow Man #146/200


http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww198/billthree/LJP_simmons1.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww198/billthree/LJP_Simmons2.jpg

[turtlex]

Nice! Congratulations!

[jhanic]

Very nice, blg. I'm also a fan of Simmons, though the only s/l of his I have is the anniversary edition of Song of Kali. I just received my signed trade edition of Drood from The Signed Page, but haven't yet started it. I also have a signed trade of Terror. I really enjoyed that one!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Dan Simmons is my current interest and as I've been reading his books I've also been trying to pick up his S/L editions.

Nice acquisitions. Simmons is a big collecting interest for me also.

[blg]

Thanks! I recently picked up the 20th Ann Edition of Song of Kali as well and today won an auction for a signed 1st Ed. Although I have to say, I read this book last week and while it was pretty good, I didn't like it as much as his other stuff I've read. Still it's good for a first novel.

I'm about 200 pages into Drood and like it so far. I also recently finished his series of Joe Kurtz novels (Hardcase, Hard Freeze, Hard As Nails) and they were very entertaining.

I have to say though, if you're a fan of It, pick up "Summer of Night" and the sequel, "A Winter Haunting." They are really good.

[batsker]

I just got my slipcased copy of He is Legend. This is an awesome looking book. Great Job!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

I'm also a big fan of Dan. I have only one book signed (the S/L edition of The Hollow Man) and two arcs (Drood and The Terror). I've been looking for Song of Kali S/L for some time but I'm looking for a good deal on that one.

I didn't read a winter haunting, but isn't Children of the night the sequel of "Summer of night"? At least I heard so.

My favorite of him? Phases of Gravity. In the second place: Summer of night.

The Hyperion saga is awesome as well. As for Drood, I'm on page 150 (I received for free the book plus two arcs with the letter from the publisher. I might have a chance of doing an interview with Dan but I still don't know which questions to ask him. Suggestions are very welcome!

[carlosdetweiller]

I didn't read a winter haunting, but isn't Children of the night the sequel of "Summer of night"? At least I heard so.



No. CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT is not related to SUMMER OF NIGHT.

[Randall Flagg]

Congrats on the Simmons S/L's.
Note: Be careful with The Hollow Man when inserting/removing from the slipcase. Perhaps it is unique to my copy, but the book was so snug that removal caused noticeable abrasion to the leather on the spine.
It looks like there are no announced Simmon's appearances in March for signings of Drood.

Excerpt from SF Chronicle review of Drood:

Simmons turned the excessive length of "The Terror" into a perverse virtue, using the book's enormity to highlight the monotony and claustrophobia of years spent trapped and starving on the ice. He isn't able to pull off the same trick twice. For all its inventiveness and historical detail, "Drood" sags a bit in the middle as Collins' pursuit of the elusive title character bogs down in repetitive action and exposition.
Nevertheless, "Drood" is a stunning exercise in misdirection, one that keeps the reader perpetually off balance until the last sentence.

Full review @ sfgate.com (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/03/01/RVV0161P0Q.DTL&hw=drood+review&sn=001&sc=1000)

[mia/susannah]

My oldest daughter bought me, The road to the Dark Tower by Bev Vincent. I love it. I have wanted it for a while. She is a sweetheart:rock:

[e_taylor]

Dan Simmons is my current interest and as I've been reading his books I've also been trying to pick up his S/L editions. Here's the 4 books published by Lord John Press. All are the deluxe editions and I'm excited to have them in my collection. Also, Simmons' books are much easier on the wallet than SK. :)

Entropy's Bed at Midnight #61/100
Summer Sketches #33/200
Children of the Night #20/200
The Hollow Man #146/200


http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww198/billthree/LJP_simmons1.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww198/billthree/LJP_Simmons2.jpg

Awesome Bill - very nice looking books.

[Ben Mears]

Dan Simmons is my current interest and as I've been reading his books I've also been trying to pick up his S/L editions. Here's the 4 books published by Lord John Press. All are the deluxe editions and I'm excited to have them in my collection. Also, Simmons' books are much easier on the wallet than SK. :)

Entropy's Bed at Midnight #61/100
Summer Sketches #33/200
Children of the Night #20/200
The Hollow Man #146/200


http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww198/billthree/LJP_simmons1.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww198/billthree/LJP_Simmons2.jpg


Very nice. I wish there was a limited edition of Summer of Night. An excellent novel on par with IT.

[blg]

Congratulations!

I'm also a big fan of Dan. I have only one book signed (the S/L edition of The Hollow Man) and two arcs (Drood and The Terror). I've been looking for Song of Kali S/L for some time but I'm looking for a good deal on that one.

I didn't read a winter haunting, but isn't Children of the night the sequel of "Summer of night"? At least I heard so.

My favorite of him? Phases of Gravity. In the second place: Summer of night.

The Hyperion saga is awesome as well. As for Drood, I'm on page 150 (I received for free the book plus two arcs with the letter from the publisher. I might have a chance of doing an interview with Dan but I still don't know which questions to ask him. Suggestions are very welcome!

I have not read "Children of the Night" yet, but from what I understand, the character Kevin O'Rourke from "Summer of Night" is a priest in Children of the Night. "A Winter Haunting" is a pretty good ghost story, but I made the mistake of reading it before "Summer of Night." Dale is the main character and he goes back to his childhood home in order to write a novel.

I'm not a big science fiction fan, but plan on eventually getting to Ilium/Olympus and the Hyperion series.

[Chooch]

Very nice looking books Blg...Congrats

[sleeplessdwarf]

Very nice blg. It seems I picked a bad time to start collecting with the economy as it is and buying a house. You guys have some really nice collections.

[Patrick]

Nice books there! I have not yet read any Simmons, but now I own my first book by him. :)

Sounds like you've raised a good daughter there, Mia, if she's buying you Bev Vincent books!

[Chooch]

Very nice blg. It seems I picked a bad time to start collecting with the economy as it is and buying a house. You guys have some really nice collections.

Might be a excellent time if your wallet will let you, prices are down and there are great bargins out there. :thumbsup:

[Chooch]

Whoa just got my He is Legend #92 and Bare Bones #610 it may turn out to be good day after all :rock::rock::rock:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Whoa just got my He is Legend #92 and Bare Bones #610 it may turn out to be good day after all :rock::rock::rock:

It is a good day. Congratulations.

My copy hasn't shown up yet. Woke up to 11 inch's of snow in the driveway. I don't think the Postman will ring twice today :)

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[CRinVA]

Haven't gotten mine either Ralp and I am just up the ropad a bit from you in Northern VA. We didn't get as much snow but in this area the people are berzerk about a few inches. I guess we got 5 or 6 inches. I am working form home today as thte 90 minute drive to work might take a few hours or more. Not worth it. I did swhovel out the drive this morning so that my wife could get to work! And I am really hoping the the USPS does show up. Isn't it part of their motto to always deliver! :-)

[Cutter]

Dan Simmons is my current interest and as I've been reading his books I've also been trying to pick up his S/L editions. Here's the 4 books published by Lord John Press. All are the deluxe editions and I'm excited to have them in my collection. Also, Simmons' books are much easier on the wallet than SK. :)

Entropy's Bed at Midnight #61/100
Summer Sketches #33/200
Children of the Night #20/200
The Hollow Man #146/200


http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww198/billthree/LJP_simmons1.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww198/billthree/LJP_Simmons2.jpg

Those deluxe editions are very nice. I have a limited of The Hollow Man and Children of the Night, and only a paperback of Summer Sketches. And I didn’t even know that there was Entropy's Bed at Midnight by LJP. Those books look a lot better than mine, congrats!

[herbertwest]

I didnt recieve anything, but I recently signed a new rent contract : at the end of the month i am moving to a new flat !!!

(and september : moving to Paris)

[wizardsrainbow]

I didnt recieve anything, but I recently signed a new rent contract : at the end of the month i am moving to a new flat !!!

(and september : moving to Paris)

Congrats to you.

[turtlex]

I didnt recieve anything, but I recently signed a new rent contract : at the end of the month i am moving to a new flat !!!

(and september : moving to Paris)

Tres Bien !

[jhanic]

I didnt recieve anything, but I recently signed a new rent contract : at the end of the month i am moving to a new flat !!!

(and september : moving to Paris)

Great, Jeremy! I personally dread the thought of moving all my books, etc! That's a major job in itself.

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

paris. *le sigh*

[CRinVA]

He Is Legend (#632)

Posted a lengthly message about htis in the He Is Legend Thread mements ago!

[jhanic]

I won this today. For some reason, all the pictures disappeared after the end of the auction. I'd never seen this before, except the pin "It Is Coming".

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=400033576232

John

[Randall Flagg]

If it is in good shape upon arrival, I think you did well, and look forward to seeing the items.
Congratulations.

[jhanic]

I guess what I'm worried about is the fact that most of the items are larger than my scanner will handle, so I won't get to post them.

John

[Sam]

Use a digital camera with a card. That's what I do.

[Ari_Racing]

I think that, unless John bought one, that'd be no possible.

John....I'd love to see the full collection of ARCs! :) You gotta get a camera. Borrow it from the neightbour! :) (then, if you want to do like Homer Simpson does with Flanders, never give it back! :wtf: )

[Randall Flagg]

Do what you can. Pictures are better than nothing.

[tippy4]

Nice one John. I had that on my watch list, and had considered throwing a bid at it.


I recieved this today:
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4421/picture092.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture092.jpg)
The Chadbourne SL verision of The Colorado Kid.

[jhanic]

I think that, unless John bought one, that'd be no possible.

John....I'd love to see the full collection of ARCs! :) You gotta get a camera. Borrow it from the neightbour! :) (then, if you want to do like Homer Simpson does with Flanders, never give it back! :wtf: )

Ari, just check out my listings under the Collections. Those show ALL my ARCs, just individually. Right now, I don't have them all together in a bookcase--I just don't have the room.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I just got this in yesterday. A custom bound edition of 'SALEM'S LOT using a text block from the 2004 Centipede Press edition. Bound by Gray Parrot of Hancock, Maine (close to Bangor, I think).

Sort of a grayish green leather on the spine and leading edges of the front and rear boards. Red leather diamond pattern on the spine with gold lettering. Marbled front and rear boards. They did a nice job.

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

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/salemsgrayparrot1.jpg

[turtlex]

Wow-weee!
Nice! Congrats!

[e_taylor]

Very nice Bob - have you seen the rebound copy of the Shining thats been on eBay the last little while? Seems that it might be up your alley!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Bob. I've always kind of avoided those re-bound books, but I may have to rethink that. I like that edition.

John

[gsvec]

I guess what I'm worried about is the fact that most of the items are larger than my scanner will handle, so I won't get to post them.

John
Maybe the seller would be willing to email their pics to you, John. Can't hurt to ask!

[jhanic]

I'll try that! Thanks!

John

[e_taylor]

This showed up on my doorstep sometime today:

http://i39.tinypic.com/npm849.jpg

Beautiful book, but c'mon Steve you can sign your name better than that!

http://i39.tinypic.com/33tjn0o.jpg
:wtf:

[jhanic]

Congratuations, Eric! How did you get a PC copy?

John

[e_taylor]

Congratuations, Eric! How did you get a PC copy?

John

:rolleyes: Oh.... I know people! :wtf:

[turtlex]

Eric! A Publishers Copy!!! Sa-weet !!!!!!! Congrats on that !!!!

[wizardsrainbow]

Dang, I can't see the picture. A PC copy of????

[Brice]

LSoE

[Cutter]

Just got the He is Legend Limited with beveled slipcase, which I was glad I got as I like the slipcase. The book is a little bland, but it does have a black and white art piece for each story which enhances the look of the book a lot. A great price, imo, for a King and Hill story/sig.

[wizardsrainbow]

LSoE

Thanks Brice.

Nice Eric. I was hoping you could score a copy. I asked Robert to let me have PC copies as I have a complete PC set. He agreed and I got a PC S/L but the AE edition never came and he said he ran out. Luckily, I got a PC AE edition as a gift from Michael and Audrey.

[e_taylor]

LSoE

Thanks Brice.

Nice Eric. I was hoping you could score a copy. I asked Robert to let me have PC copies as I have a complete PC set. He agreed and I got a PC S/L but the AE edition never came and he said he ran out. Luckily, I got a PC AE edition as a gift from Michael and Audrey.

Ahhh, that is good luck then! I decided against tracking down a PC copy of the AE. It seems that the S/L is just barely part of a "complete set" and just because its numbered I don't think the AE deserves to be included.

[Chooch]

Very nice Eric :thumbsup: I agree that sig looks rushed or tired. If this wasn't a s/l I wonder how many would question that sig?

[jhanic]

I guess what I'm worried about is the fact that most of the items are larger than my scanner will handle, so I won't get to post them.

John
Maybe the seller would be willing to email their pics to you, John. Can't hurt to ask!

The seller emailed the pictures to me. I'll be posting them (probably under the promotional items thread) AFTER I receive the item. Thanks for the suggestion, Gretchen!

(I'm talking about the It promotional package I won on eBay a day or so ago, for those who were wondering what I'm talking about.)

John

[batsker]

I just got #1064 of the Waste Lands to go with my #1064 DT4-7 and LSoE.:rock: I guess for that number, I now have the most complete set you can have (when paired with my DotT Author's Copy). Unless, that is, someone has an Author's copy of DT1 I can eventually pick up. If anyone has/hears about one, let me know.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, batsker. A great accomplishment.

John

[turtlex]

batsker - Congrats! Very awesome!

[NeedfulKings]

Not King, but my old Army Buddy. Some of his earliest works:

Grave Markings (German Edition, titled Tattoo), signed

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/DSCF5171.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/DSCF5172.jpg

Psychos: Psychological Horror in Verse. Signed as Editor and at his contribution.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/DSCF5173.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/DSCF5174.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/DSCF5175.jpg

[Patrick]

Congrats, everyone, on your recent acquisitions, especially to Batsker for finding that matching number for your DT set. John, looking forward to seeing those photos.

This week I received my copies of HE IS LEGEND. I agree with Geoff, the beveled slipcase is nice. Photos in the thread about the book, and also in my Book Collection thread.

I also received a limited edition BARE BONES CONVERSATIONS ON TERROR WITH STEPHEN KING. Photos in my Book Collection thread, if interested.

[batsker]

I just a S/L copy (#67) of The Killer Inside Me!:rock:

[Patrick]

Congrats, batsker!

[turtlex]

Hey All - Betts Books has a LSOE Publisher's Copy for sale.

[jhanic]

Betts is also listing a PC copy of DTVII.

John

[Patrick]

I suppose I should wait until it's actually in my hands, but I'm too excited. I've wanted this book for years now.

Skeleton Crew S/L auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Skeleton-Crew-Signed-1st-Ed-w-Artist_W0QQitemZ130290984668QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAnt iquarian_Collectible?hash=item130290984668&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A13|39%3A1|240%3A1318).

[gsvec]

Congrats, Patrick! Another one marked off your list!

[Sam]

Congrats Patrick.

[batsker]

Nice grab, Patrick! I can't believe nobody even tried to snipe that. Not one bid for 3 days.:scared: I'm jealous.:drool: Congrats.

[wizardsrainbow]

Thanks great news Patrick! Congrats.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Patrick! Both the book and the portfolio for a fantastic price! WOW!

John

[Cutter]

Congratulations, Patrick! Both the book and the portfolio for a fantastic price! WOW!

John
I agree great price, and congrats Patrick!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, Patrick!

I've just received a package. :)

These things were inside along with other item:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/035.jpg

Some people here might remember an odd auction of INSOMNIA GIFT ED, but the pics belonged to the S/L edition. Someone asked the seller if the book was signed and she said "No".

Well....I had a feeling about it and placed a bid.

And won.

Guess who now owns a S/L edition of Insomnia, purchased for only $76? (it's not Quagmire! :D)

:rock:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/047.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/063.jpg

YEAH! Signed! :) Copy 777 (I promise a better pic at night)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/054.jpg

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Ari! A GREAT buy!

John

[Brice]

Damn Ari! That's amazing. :D

[Randall Flagg]

That was a fantastic buy.

[turtlex]

Wow, Ari! Sooooo great!

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks! I have 13 books signed by King now :panic:

[Justin Case]

Congratulations, Patrick!

I've just received a package. :)

These things were inside along with other item:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/035.jpg

Some people here might remember an odd auction of INSOMNIA GIFT ED, but the pics belonged to the S/L edition. Someone asked the seller if the book was signed and she said "No".

Well....I had a feeling about it and placed a bid.

And won.

Guess who now owns a S/L edition of Insomnia, purchased for only $76? (it's not Quagmire! :D)

:rock:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/047.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/063.jpg

YEAH! Signed! :) Copy 777 (I promise a better pic at night)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/054.jpg

Man, what a sweet deal!!! Congratulations on great intuition! Good call indeed!:drool:

[Justin Case]

Just got the He is Legend Limited with beveled slipcase, which I was glad I got as I like the slipcase. The book is a little bland, but it does have a black and white art piece for each story which enhances the look of the book a lot. A great price, imo, for a King and Hill story/sig.

Got mine too Geoff. You are so right about it being a great price for the SK and JH sigs and I also got the loved the beveled slipcase. Mine also came with this huge booksized card (like a postcard) put over the front,... I guess to protect the slip? I'm pretty happy with it too. :rock:

[blg]

I suppose I should wait until it's actually in my hands, but I'm too excited. I've wanted this book for years now.

Skeleton Crew S/L auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Skeleton-Crew-Signed-1st-Ed-w-Artist_W0QQitemZ130290984668QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAnt iquarian_Collectible?hash=item130290984668&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A13|39%3A1|240%3A1318).

Congrats! I came real close to sniping that, but decided to save my $$ for DT books.

Speaking of collapsing prices, there was S/L The Green Mile that went for under $700 yesterday also.

[Patrick]

Thanks, everyone. I am quite happy about my purchase. The low price was the cherry on top.

I emailed the seller last night and had him charge me for Priority Shipping rather than the lame eBay-mandated $3.98 media mail.

By the way, within the last few minutes of the auction, I placed a higher bid in case the auction got sniped at the last second - so I was ready to go higher, but didn't need to.



ARI, congratulations on your new stuff - and what a fantastic deal on that INSOMNIA S/L!

[gsvec]

Good one, Ari! Gotta love those S/Ls with the sig pages in the back where people don't notice them - excellent instincts!!

[Sam]

Damn Ari. I paid $350 for my copy, and that was 10 years ago!!

Great buy dude!:rock:

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks!

I really can't believe it yet!

[turtlex]

It's an awesome buy, Ari. Just fantastic!

[Cutter]

Just got the He is Legend Limited with beveled slipcase, which I was glad I got as I like the slipcase. The book is a little bland, but it does have a black and white art piece for each story which enhances the look of the book a lot. A great price, imo, for a King and Hill story/sig.

Got mine too Geoff. You are so right about it being a great price for the SK and JH sigs and I also got the loved the beveled slipcase. Mine also came with this huge booksized card (like a postcard) put over the front,... I guess to protect the slip? I'm pretty happy with it too. :rock:

Hey Phil everyone gets the postcard. Gauntlet used to send out a chapbook with every book they published, well that has stopped (which stinks), and they have now been shipping an art print with every book. I got one for F. Paul Wilson's By the Sword and Secret Histories late last year.

And congrats, as well as congrats Ari. Fabulous price! btw, I forgot how cool the traycase is for Insomnia. i liked that design!

[Justin Case]

Just got the He is Legend Limited with beveled slipcase, which I was glad I got as I like the slipcase. The book is a little bland, but it does have a black and white art piece for each story which enhances the look of the book a lot. A great price, imo, for a King and Hill story/sig.

Got mine too Geoff. You are so right about it being a great price for the SK and JH sigs and I also got the loved the beveled slipcase. Mine also came with this huge booksized card (like a postcard) put over the front,... I guess to protect the slip? I'm pretty happy with it too. :rock:

Hey Phil everyone gets the postcard. Gauntlet used to send out a chapbook with every book they published, well that has stopped (which stinks), and they have now been shipping an art print with every book. I got one for F. Paul Wilson's By the Sword and Secret Histories late last year.

And congrats, as well as congrats Ari. Fabulous price! btw, I forgot how cool the traycase is for Insomnia. i liked that design!

Hey Geoff, I didn't know that about the Gauntlet postcard, especially as it now takes the place of the chapbooks. Its pretty cool but I'll definitely miss the chapbooks. You know, I didn't realized they even stopped giving out those chaps. Now you mention it I miss them too:(

[Rahfa]

:) Thanks!

I really can't believe it yet!

That Insomnia was great luck...I've been the benefactor of a couple price mistakes, and a couple where the seller wasn't aware of what they had.

But, let's keep this in mind next time somebody wants to complain about a perceived opening bid that's too high. I don't see anybody volunteering to take up a collection to offset what this SHOULD have sold for! Haha...

[herbertwest]

2 uncorrected proofs of a french author i follow.
straight from his place and personnalised! One of the book is getting published next month!

[Randall Flagg]

But, let's keep this in mind next time somebody wants to complain about a perceived opening bid that's too high. I don't see anybody volunteering to take up a collection to offset what this SHOULD have sold for! Haha...

Well said. We crow (and collectively applaud) when we have obtained a "steal", yet we deride the person ( buyer, or seller) who obtained "fair market value"

[Chooch]

Good one, Ari! Gotta love those S/Ls with the sig pages in the back where people don't notice them - excellent instincts!!

What do you mean "....in the back...." mine is up front two pages in. I dont know why or how someone could miss that sig page ? Either way congrats Ari terrific buy :clap:

[gsvec]

Good one, Ari! Gotta love those S/Ls with the sig pages in the back where people don't notice them - excellent instincts!!

What do you mean "....in the back...." mine is up front two pages in. I dont know why or how someone could miss that sig page ? Either way congrats Ari terrific buy :clap:
:doh: Must've had a brain freeze there - thanks for keeping me in line! I guess I was thinking about the Firestarter S/L or something. :doh:

[Sam]

Maybe it was the "or something" Gretchen. I'm wondering if the "or something" might also be called CRS.:P:cyclops:

[gsvec]

:P

[jhanic]

I just call it a "senior moment"!

John

[tippy4]

Damn Ari...a hell of a steal.

I got my two copies of He Is Legend yesterday.

One of them has a pretty bad ding.

Guess I better Email Barry and see how he wants to handle it.

They are insured....so I guess the Post Office will take care of it.

[Chooch]

Damn thats a shame tippy talk to karen about it :cry:

[Chooch]

Good one, Ari! Gotta love those S/Ls with the sig pages in the back where people don't notice them - excellent instincts!!

What do you mean "....in the back...." mine is up front two pages in. I dont know why or how someone could miss that sig page ? Either way congrats Ari terrific buy :clap:
:doh: Must've had a brain freeze there - thanks for keeping me in line! I guess I was thinking about the Firestarter S/L or something. :doh:

Not a problem...I thought mayhap I had a mis bound one...

[batsker]

Just got my S/L of Cujo #361 in the mail yesterday.:excited: Get this, the guy sends it to me in a bubblewrap mailer!!! I'm lucky it got here without being damaged. I sent a message to the guy letting him know this is not a good idea. Oh well, I'm still happy!

[Chooch]

Just got my S/L of Cujo #361 in the mail yesterday.:excited: Get this, the guy sends it to me in a bubblewrap mailer!!! I'm lucky it got here without being damaged. I sent a message to the guy letting him know this is not a good idea. Oh well, I'm still happy!

Did you ask him to ship in a box? I never use those mailers and when I am buying I insist on a box.

[batsker]

I would never have done that, and after getting so many packaged well, I guess I assumed nobody would actually do that.:doh: Lesson learned.

[Chooch]

Batsker,

I'm glad your book arrived safely. Yep there are those out there that dont use good judgement when they are shipping someone else's property.:pullhair: Congrats by the way :rock:

[Darkmaniscoming]

Not really my pride and joy but I'm still in shock over this ebay deal:

Thinner 1/1 US in mint condition
Thinner 1/1 UK near mint (just some aging to edges as is normal for this one)
Different Seasons 1/1 US near mint (one tiny chip to DJ)
Cujo 1/1 US mint condition

$43.49 + $25.00 for shipping

Wouldn't expect to get Thinner US alone for that total even.
Awesome!!

[Randall Flagg]

DMIC, I think you got a very good deal. Congratulations.

[Darkmaniscoming]

DMIC, I think you got a very good deal. Congratulations.

Yes, I thought I was taking a dumb chance. I really expected them to show up abused and was even more surprised to get my moneys worth in peanuts and wrapping in a good box.:rock:

[herbertwest]

:rock: I've discovered another french publication ! The essay about Eric Clapton have been printed into a magazine! I think that i wont be able to find an original copy of it... but at least i got the text version :-)

And this week or so, i've found about 4-5 entries from a french writer :-)

:rock::rock:

[batsker]

Not a new book, but I just got my new cabinets for my King Collection. Only problem is, they're already full!!!:wtf: Left one is all Dark Tower, center is all 1st/1sts,and right is all other S/L.http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/kingbooks.JPG

[Ari_Racing]

WOW! It looks really good! :)

Just one small advice: It might be a good idea to put something over the floor in order to avoid books to have direct contact with it.

Anyway..CONGRATULATIONS!

[turtlex]

batsker - Congrats, they look very cool. And there's nothing wrong with a FULL King collectible bookcase!!!

You should post them at the bookcases thread, too.

Linkage : http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=6425

[jhanic]

Very nice, batsker!

John

[Cutter]

Those are nice bookcases batsker, congrats!

[carlosdetweiller]

That is a very attractive display. Bookshelves fill up quickly, don't they? I suspect it is the universal lament of book collectors.

[Darkmaniscoming]

Not a new book, but I just got my new cabinets for my King Collection. Only problem is, they're already full!!!:wtf: Left one is all Dark Tower, center is all 1st/1sts,and right is all other S/L.http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/kingbooks.JPG

Wow thats a dream right there...
you are missing some important things though:

1. Barb wire fencing no closer than 5 feet around.

2. Laser motion detector with automatic disintegrator beam.

3. Hungry Pitbulls

4. 24 hour armed guards with firepower no less than 30/30 semi automatic.

5. One comfy chair to supervise the security in place just in case.

Think I missed something.....Oh well.

[Brice]

Not a new book, but I just got my new cabinets for my King Collection. Only problem is, they're already full!!!:wtf: Left one is all Dark Tower, center is all 1st/1sts,and right is all other S/L.http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/kingbooks.JPG

Wow thats a dream right there...
you are missing some important things though:

1. Barb wire fencing no closer than 5 feet around.

2. Laser motion detector with automatic disintegrator beam.

3. Hungry Pitbulls

4. 24 hour armed guards with firepower no less than 30/30 semi automatic.

5. One comfy chair to supervise the security in place just in case.

Think I missed something.....Oh well.

pressure sensitive floor???? :unsure:

[Fsmdr]

Love the bookshelves and the color. Perhaps you might hang a picture of the space on the wall in between?. That would be really nice.

[Matt]

Great bookshelves.

I'm thinking those automatic poison dart holes like in Raiders. :rock:

[Sam]

Or maybe a tiger trap. How about a net trap to fall from the ceiling? My personal favorite is the old trap door in front of the bookcases gag.

[Matt]

Spikes in the bottom? :orely:

I like it!

[carlosdetweiller]

Not a new book, but I just got my new cabinets for my King Collection. Only problem is, they're already full!!!:wtf: Left one is all Dark Tower, center is all 1st/1sts,and right is all other S/L.http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/kingbooks.JPG

Wow thats a dream right there...
you are missing some important things though:


5. One comfy chair to supervise the security in place just in case.

Think I missed something.....Oh well.

I think the only thing missing is a personal Hooters waitress to bring you drinks and snacks while you sit in the comfy chair.

[Sam]

Hooters waitess? Nah dude, strip joint waitress. Just make her leave the glitter at home.:D

[batsker]

Not a new book, but I just got my new cabinets for my King Collection. Only problem is, they're already full!!!:wtf: Left one is all Dark Tower, center is all 1st/1sts,and right is all other S/L.http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/kingbooks.JPG

Wow thats a dream right there...
you are missing some important things though:

1. Barb wire fencing no closer than 5 feet around.

2. Laser motion detector with automatic disintegrator beam.

3. Hungry Pitbulls

4. 24 hour armed guards with firepower no less than 30/30 semi automatic.

5. One comfy chair to supervise the security in place just in case.

Think I missed something.....Oh well.

You missed the sharks with freakin' laser beams on their heads!!:borg:

[oy-the-brave]

Batsker - Beautiful bookcases, very nice :thumbsup:

[oy-the-brave]

Here is my newest goodie (well it's not in hand yet but it's done:excited:). I contacted Alan M Clark a while ago about doing an original piece for me. Alan has done 2 DT paintings, Approaching the Tower the cover for CD's Complete Concordance which I own and another which Bob owns the original (can't remember what it was a cover for, Bob?). Turns out he has not read the series which surprised me but meant we had to go back and forth with ideas and descriptions from the books (which was a neat experience). Here is the sketch that came from the back and forth.

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

[oy-the-brave]

Here is the "contrast study" , which he explained helped with getting the lighting right.


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

[oy-the-brave]

Here is the final painting. I think it turned out fantastic, can't wait to have it in hand.


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

[bast_imret]

Holy crap, Oy! That's awsome!

[gsvec]

WOW. What a wonderful painting! And I love that it was a consultive collaboration between the two of you! Congratulations, Dave!! Can't wait to see it framed!

[carlosdetweiller]

Alan has done 2 DT paintings, Approaching the Tower the cover for CD's Complete Concordance which I own and another which Bob owns the original (can't remember what it was a cover for, Bob?).

Mine was used as the frontispiece for the STEPHEN KING UNIVERSE.

That is a really nice painting you have commissioned! What are the dimensions?

[oy-the-brave]

Alan has done 2 DT paintings, Approaching the Tower the cover for CD's Complete Concordance which I own and another which Bob owns the original (can't remember what it was a cover for, Bob?).

Mine was used as the frontispiece for the STEPHEN KING UNIVERSE.

That is a really nice painting you have commissioned! What are the dimensions?

I don't have the Stephen King Universe thats why I have not seen your original on a book, I had purchased a print a while back from Alan, one of the things I like about Alan is he does a remarques on his prints for a very reasonable price.

I don't remember for sure since size was discussed around 2 months ago but I think it was like 12 X 19. I will let you know for sure when I receive it.

[batsker]

Truly amazing. It's always nice to have something unique, especially when you're involved in the creative process. Congrats, Dave.

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[turtlex]

Dave!!
Another amazing piece of art.
That is so cool.
Congratulations !!!!

[Nerak]

Dave, wicked awsome!!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Dave!

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Utterly awesome Dave! That is way way cool. Congrats.

[Cutter]

Very cool Oy, a great idea to contact Clark and a great result... looks very nice!

[Patrick]

Batsker, those two new bookcases look great.

Dave, holy moly, that artwork is fantastic! The three stages of the process all look really cool.

[oy-the-brave]

Very cool Oy, a great idea to contact Clark and a great result... looks very nice!

How this happened was Alan sent an email to those on his mailing list offering reduced prices on his artwork listed on his website, his wife had been laid off and work was slow, so I figured what the heck ask about doing a piece and it went from there.

[oy-the-brave]

Batsker, those two new bookcases look great.

Dave, holy moly, that artwork is fantastic! The three stages of the process all look really cool.

There are a couple of other items he is sending that were part of the preliminary work that I have not seen yet, one is a photo of his models (I can't wait to see that). I really love seeing the preliminary work, I find it fascinating to see the creative process in action.

If not for the cost (and size) I would love to frame all three pieces together.

[Patrick]

Frame them all! Frame them all!


Oh hey, this package arrived at my office on Friday (thus the lousy cellphone camera photo). :rock:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-SkelCrew-6e.jpg

[batsker]

Very nice Patrick. This is the one you just picked up on ebay, right? I'm jealous.:drool:

[wizardsrainbow]

Well, it has been some time since I posted something of my own in this thread. Well, on Friday, I got a letter in the mail that all by itself has become a pride and joy.

The letter was from Ned Dameron, and before we go any further I must apologize, but I am unable to share his contact info. Only by the grace of a fellow collector was I able to receive an introduction that enabled me to write to him.

I wrote to Ned and asked him many questions about how the Wastelands art developed in his mind and then on the canvas etc. I got back a 2 1/2 page letter (written long hand, not typed) that described the creative process for him regarding the artwork for the book. It is way cool. I do not want to share the whole letter, but I will transcribe certain parts that I think all of you as collectors will enjoy. And I quote:

"Illustrating King was exciting and the pictures formed easily in my mind. The specific character of Roland was, as you perceived, based on Chuck Connors - or a morphing of him into other earlier versions...earlier versions which to Don Grant seemed too much like Clint Eastwood.

While channel surfing I came across an old movie about Cochise (I think) with a Chuck Connors in very dark makeup and a black Prince Valiant wig--the blue eyes were left natural and seemed very piercing and incongruous but reminded me of discussions over Conan and Kull with Don...

The cross in that scene (refering to the Roland with gun illustration) was a simple aluminum bit found on the sidewalk during one of my usual treks for groceries. The gun was a $1,000 colt 45, the best in a local gun store."

I am absolutely thrilled with the content of the letter as it provides key insight into Ned's creative thinking process as he did these illustrations. So, it is my new pride and joy.

[Brice]

Sounds pretty awesome. Congratulations David and thanks for sharing some of the contents with us.

[Pasiuk57]

David
very nice!!

[turtlex]

Very cool, David and thanks for sharing!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, David! :)

[Gris]

Kinda of silly compared to the lat few new P&Js, but I just won a Thinner 1st/1st for $10 on eBay.

[wizardsrainbow]

Kinda of silly compared to the lat few new P&Js, but I just won a Thinner 1st/1st for $10 on eBay.

Nice grab Gris

[Nerak]

David, very nice!

[Ari_Racing]

Patrick, I've just seen your post! CONGRATULATIONS!! That's the latest grail I'm still missing :)

[Patrick]

Very nice Patrick. This is the one you just picked up on ebay, right? I'm jealous.:drool:
Yes, this is the one I picked up on eBay. I'm quite happy with the purchase, especially as it included the artist's portfolio. I'll take some better photos (with a real camera) this week and post them in my Collection thread.

Patrick, I've just seen your post! CONGRATULATIONS!! That's the latest grail I'm still missing :)
Ari, thank you! When you get one, you're going to love it.


David, I loved reading your story about your recent contact with Dameron. Congrats on the personal feedback he provided you. Very cool.

Congrats, Gris, as well.

[batsker]

Nice one gris. Definitely not silly, a book doesn't have to be expensive to be a good grab. Congrats!.


And I just now saw David's post about the Dameron letter. Very interesting. That letter would go well framed with some of the portfolio from Grant. Although at 2.5pgs it might be tough. Congrats, David.

[gsvec]

What a great letter, David. Nice of him not only to write you with his thought process and the little details, but in longhand yet! I don't blame you for deeming it your new P&J - I would, too! Congrats.

And great catch, Gris - I paid more than that for mine, that's for sure!

Patrick, I'm glad your S/L SC showed up - it looks like it's in great shape!!

[wizardsrainbow]

Ok, I think this qualifies as a new Pride and Joy. What do you think?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Roland_Aunt_Talitha1.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/Roland_Aunt_Talitha.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/Roland_Ned_Inscription.jpg

[NeedfulKings]

*Thud*

Very nice, David!!!!! If the letter wasn't enough!! You're very lucky!!! Congrats! I remember researching Ned a while ago, in an effort to get my remaining Grant's signed (to match my 3 Artist Editions).

Patrick, Gris...nice ebay Grabs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And that Alan Clark artwork is fab too! So many cool things!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

WOW :rock: Very cool.

I need one like this from Ned and one from Dave McKean in WAG to complete a cool set I'm working on.

Very jealous but happy for you.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Randall Flagg]

I would say I am speechless, but I can type.
Just simply stunning.

[gsvec]

O M G !

David, that's absolutely beautiful! Congrats!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice, David! Congratulations!!!

[Sam]

That is beautiful Dave. Just beautiful. It reminds me a bit of a book I got my wife for her birthday one year and had inscribed by the author. She loved it just as much as you love that, I'm sure.

[Fsmdr]

Simply stunning!. I love the layout too on the page. You must be very proud, David. Congrats.

[oy-the-brave]

Congrats David, the letter and the remarque WOW. I love the letter I am really fascinated by the creative process so the letter is just priceless :thumbsup:

[Patrick]

How cool was it of Ned Dameron to draw that in your book? Congratulations, David. That is awesome, man.

[turtlex]

:swoon:thud:

David - Awesome. Congrats!

'nuff said.

[carlosdetweiller]

I like it a lot, David. Congratulations.

[wizardsrainbow]

Thanks everyone. I really really adore the letter and book.

Now if only I can network to find a new job like I do so well on DT/King items. :wtf:

[jhanic]

David, you are in my prayers. I hope you can find something suitable soon.

John

[Gris]

Cycle of the Werewolf PB, supposedly 1st/1st with $8.95 on the spine and 1-9 on the number line, coming in from eBay for $6 shipped.

[batsker]

Another nice grab Gris, and on the cheap, too!

And David, what can I say? I'm floored about the new remarque:o, and hopeful about the job. If you're as passionate about your work as you are your books, how can you not succeed? (Okay, maybe not quite as passionate;), but close enough, I'm sure:thumbsup:)

[Chooch]

Thanks everyone. I really really adore the letter and book.

Now if only I can network to find a new job like I do so well on DT/King items. :wtf:

Perhaps finding SK and related IS your new calling, ever think about that? There is money to be made, I know 'cause I spend a hell of a lot on it :lol:

[wizardsrainbow]

Thanks everyone. I really really adore the letter and book.

Now if only I can network to find a new job like I do so well on DT/King items. :wtf:

Perhaps finding SK and related IS your new calling, ever think about that? There is money to be made, I know 'cause I spend a hell of a lot on it :lol:


Don't think it hasn't crossed my mind, but I think I'd have a really tough time paying all my bills based on buying/selling King books.

[Patrick]

David, now that Robin Furth is focusing on writing comic books, maybe you could take over her old job as King's research assistant. :D

[Gris]

I just won another Bid. I kind of overbid on it expecting it to go for more than it did, but not really wanting to pay what I did for it. So before I tell a price, anyone want to guess at what a Bernie Wrightson signed 1st/1st of Cycle of the Werewolf PB would be worth?

[Sam]

Maybe $50-$70 depending on the condition of the book, I think. I'm interested in this too since I have a copy of Cycle also signed by Bernie.

[Gris]

OK. Not bad then. Auction ended at $40 + $5 shipping and ins.

[mae]

Okay, I'm gonna get flamed for this and will doubtlessly receive death threats, but I just have to say this, because it's been bothering me for as long as I have been a book collector (and it's cool if I'm the only one, as I probably am). I just cringe when I see author signatures and artist remarques on books. Books to me are sacred objects of art and to defile them with a pen or pencil, regardless of by whom, is painful to look at. I'm sorry. It feels good to get that off my chest though. Not that I am not happy for all you guys getting these fabulous looking books with priceless doodles and signatures. You know what I mean, I hope :)

[turtlex]

pablo - because we love you, should you come across any of those messy books with signatures and drawings - please feel free to donate them to any one of us ! :couple:

[tippy4]

Okay, I'm gonna get flamed for this and will doubtlessly receive death threats, but I just have to say this, because it's been bothering me for as long as I have been a book collector (and it's cool if I'm the only one, as I probably am). I just cringe when I see author signatures and artist remarques on books. Books to me are sacred objects of art and to defile them with a pen or pencil, regardless of by whom, is painful to look at. I'm sorry. It feels good to get that off my chest though. Not that I am not happy for all you guys getting these fabulous looking books with priceless doodles and signatures. You know what I mean, I hope :)

No death threats here.

To each his own I say!

Although...calling books "sacred objects of art" seems a bit extreme. :P

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

You may be the only one here who does not like the Author's signature on their books. But I'm with you on the Artist's contributions.

I personally would not pay a penny more for an artist's drawing.

[Sam]

I see having an author sign a copy of the book they wrote as on par with having an artist sign a copy of their painting. It adds a little extra for me. Mostly though, the signatures I have were gained by actually meeting the author. That's where the treasure comes for me, in the memories of that meeting.

[Justin Case]

Ok, I think this qualifies as a new Pride and Joy. What do you think?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Roland_Aunt_Talitha1.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/Roland_Aunt_Talitha.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/Roland_Ned_Inscription.jpg


Oh My God :drool: :drool: :drool:.. that is a beautiful remarque!!! Man, its made me so excited I have to pee... eh.. please excuse me for a moment

[Matt]

I agree, I truly love that kind of stuff. It adds all kinds of value to me.

[bast_imret]

Very nice David! I love how he wrapped it across both pages. Roland looks like he needs to eat a few tooter fish sandwiches though :)

[Ari_Racing]

I've just received for free:

Duma Key HC spanish previous it's publication.
Tales of the Cthulhu mythos, chinese edition.
Just after sunset US ARC.

All for free! :rock:

[Ari_Racing]

I've just received for free:

Duma Key HC spanish previous it's publication.
Tales of the Cthulhu mythos, chinese edition.
Just after sunset US ARC.

http://www.postimage.org/Pq2bmBjJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2bmBjJ)

All for free! :rock:

[herbertwest]

New pride and joy :
MY FIRST Stephen King PROOF! French proof of DUMA KEY (to be published the 1st of april : not a joke!)

:nana:

I am so happy! This is the first proof i get about Stephen King's books, and it was possible thanks to a french author (he gave me 2 proofs, among which one to be published in april too, and i thought i could contact the name on the proof to ask a King one :evil:)

I've NEVER seen any french proof about Stephen King before !!! (Just a french Bag of Bones for booksellers with a letter by King)



== well done Ari! I thought you already recieved a US proof of JAS???

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, Jeremy!

Yeap...I had another Just After Sunset ARC. :)

[turtlex]

Congratulations, both of you !!

Well done!

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations to you both, Jeremy and Ari. Nice stuff. I've never seen a French proof copy of a King book.

[CRinVA]

Ari, you get more free stuff than anyone I know, and then on top of that you win more contests than anyone I know. Just saw your name on a recent Lilja's contest!

Save some for the rest of us will ya! :-)

[Patrick]

:lol: Bob is totally correct, Ari always wins everything.

Congrats to you both, Ari and Jeremy.

[herbertwest]

Congratulations to you both, Jeremy and Ari. Nice stuff. I've never seen a French proof copy of a King book.

Neither did I. I knew it exists, because of the litterary process, and because I own proofs of Bernard Werber (not easy to get : 1 because the publisher once invited 50 bloggers and gave them one -- i found it on ebay --, and the 2 others because the writer gave them to me... I saw another one on ebay, but couldnt bid on it), otherwise I never saw a King proof.


I own a review copy of Carrie (1976 in France), and I know of a review copy that is actually different of the published Bag of Bones (cf joined picture.. which, I reckon, looks like a british arc no?) that a friend of me have...

But otherwise, I DID never see a french King proof :-)
I WISH to find a Carrie one, or an early book... What would be the FIRST 'edition' of a comic? Something like a Publisher's Copy? (I am thinking about Creepshow)

[sarajean]

my husband found me a first of the dark half at a thrift store yesterday for a dollar. nothing huge, but i got excited. :)

[wizardsrainbow]

my husband found me a first of the dark half at a thrift store yesterday for a dollar. nothing huge, but i got excited. :)


Sounds like hubby needs to be showered with hugs and kisses! Welcome back girlfriend.

[sarajean]

my husband found me a first of the dark half at a thrift store yesterday for a dollar. nothing huge, but i got excited. :)


Sounds like hubby needs to be showered with hugs and kisses! Welcome back girlfriend.

believe me, he was. i called maerlyn immediately, and she demanded to talk to him to tell him that he is the king. :lol:

and thank you. it's so nice to be back. :couple:

[Patrick]

my husband found me a first of the dark half at a thrift store yesterday for a dollar. nothing huge, but i got excited. :)

Sounds like hubby needs to be showered with hugs and kisses! Welcome back girlfriend.

believe me, he was. i called maerlyn immediately, and she demanded to talk to him to tell him that he is the king. :lol:

and thank you. it's so nice to be back. :couple:
Cool find, sarajean. Welcome back!

[turtlex]

my husband found me a first of the dark half at a thrift store yesterday for a dollar. nothing huge, but i got excited. :)

Congrats!

Seems like a good reason to hand him another dollar and send him back out !

[tippy4]

Last month, I sent Ned Dameron a letter asking him if Chuck Connors had been the influence for his illustration of Roland.

Here is his response:

"Yes, Chuck Connors did influence the Roland character -- my preliminary studies were too much like Clint Eastwood for Donald Grant's taste. He suggested I push the character in another direction -- I agreed. I had earlier done a Conan & Kull for two of Mr. Grant's illustrated books -- while channel surfing, I happened upon an old Connor's movie where he played the Apache Cochise (I think). The improbable combination of black, page-boy wig, tan make-up and icy-blue eyes seemd to be the Eskimo-Viking prototype from Thule. Then, as I pondered this, the lantern-jawed cowboy came to mind. So, he was a major influence. I liked the way it turned out, thanks for mentioning it."

[turtlex]

Chuck Conners was also the rifleman! Makes sense!

Thanks for sharing this !

[Sam]

Actually, Dameron's Roland has always reminded me of a beloved great uncle that died in late 1990. Less than a year later, I was looking at Dameron's work. I sat and looked at the close-up of Roland firing his gun for quite a long time when I first saw the picture.

[Matt]

I got the nicest little card from Michael Whelan with something he donated...this is my new pride and joy. :wub:

[batsker]

my husband found me a first of the dark half at a thrift store yesterday for a dollar. nothing huge, but i got excited. :)

That is interesting. About a month ago, I found the same book in awesome shape at a thrift store for the exact same price.:wtf: I was excited, too!:rock:

[sarajean]

my husband found me a first of the dark half at a thrift store yesterday for a dollar. nothing huge, but i got excited. :)

That is interesting. About a month ago, I found the same book in awesome shape at a thrift store for the exact same price.:wtf: I was excited, too!:rock:

:lol: awesome.

[gsvec]

I got the nicest little card from Michael Whelan with something he donated...this is my new pride and joy. :wub:
:thumbsup:

[Matt]

Yeah, it's really cool.

I'm going to geek out and probably frame it, the card has that great pic of The Gunslinger in front of the Tower with a crow on his back. :wub: