Your New Pride and Joy!

[Sam]

Very cool dude!! Very cool.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Ari. Well deserved!

John

[Fsmdr]

Congrats Ari!. We are all very happy for you!.

[herbertwest]

Not exactly something you can see and touch, but the feeling is even better:

Today I was confirmed as Videogame Designer for Gameloft!!

Who knows...maybe a videogame based on one of King's works is near the horizon :) I had the project since 2002 and maybe...maybe :)

Hey, congrats buddy! I would LOVE that :-)
Champagne? :excited:

[turtlex]

Ari !!!

So incredibly cool.

Many congrats!

* taps foot waiting for DT game to be published *

[Patrick]

Congrats, Ari. Now you've created expectations on our part.

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks guys! :)

We'll have to wait and see. But for now, I'm more than happy! :D

[Nerak]

Congrats Ari!! I only own Nintendo DS, start with that system! :lol:

[Earth's Militant Mind]

Congrats, Ari. Now you've created expectations on our part.

I have to concur, I see a series of DT RPGs in the future now.:rock: WTG Ari

[e_taylor]

http://i42.tinypic.com/33w7bc4.jpg

Complements of Wiz - a beast of a book, but oh so beautiful. :drool:

[turtlex]

Wow, eric! Wonderful !

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Eric. A great acquisition!

John

[Brice]

Congratulations Eric! :D

[Clacke]

Very nice, Eric. Congratulations. Make sure you reinforce your bookshelf before you put that baby on it!

[wizardsrainbow]

Congrats Eric! Glad you are pleased.

[CRinVA]

I went to one of the comic stores that I frequent today to pick up whatever they had for me on reserve! I picked up a second copy of The Guide to Gilead, a second of Locke & Key #4, an American Nightmares #2, and two copies of The Sourceror. But that is not why I am here writing in the Pride & Joy thread.

The cashier ( never saw him before) said oh and here are two posters. Unfortunately they were folded and not rolled, but cool nonetheless.

These are full sized posters as can be seen in the following pics where I placed a copy of the comic on them. Not sure what I am going to do with them - keep 'em, or sell 'em or whatever, but for what it's worth here they are:

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

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Nightmares2.JPG

[jhanic]

My guy at my comics store also gives the posters to me (I have ones for Treachery, Sorcerer, Captain Trips and American Nightmare.) I also have a rolled American Nightmare one (it's the same picture as the folded one). They are kind of neat, but I'm not really sure how to display them (I'm VERY short of space) so I just keep them folded (except for the rolled one) and in a comics bag/board.

John

[Ari_Racing]

How cool! :) Congratulations!

I asked for a poster of Long Road home here and the girl at the comic store said "sorry..not for sale".

Guess my "sweet talking" didn't work out :D

[sarajean]

Got to meet Lisa Scottoline last night and get a few books signed.

She's not a huge well-known author i don't think, but writes great crime/suspense type books. Very entertaining speaker.

http://allgris.dns4me.com:8085/books/Images%5CDevilCorner_ag.jpghttp://allgris.dns4me.com:8085/books/Images%5CcourtingTrouble_ag.jpg

http://allgris.dns4me.com:8085/books/Images%5CLisaScottoline_1.jpghttp://allgris.dns4me.com:8085/books/Images%5CLisaScottoline_2.jpg

http://books.allgris.com/Detail.aspx?ISBN=0060742887
http://books.allgris.com/Detail.aspx?ISBN=9780060185145
i like her stuff, too...and her cousin is a member here.

[Patrick]

Congrats on your 'Salem's Lot, Eric.

Nice posters, Dave. My comic stores never offer me those things.

Cool, sarajean! (And welcome to the Corner!)

[turtlex]

Bob - Very cool. My comic guys said the Stand and the Sorcerer poster ONLY came folded. You're lucky to have a good comic store near you, with someone who caters to their customer.

There are two rolled, retail posters, I believe, for Gunslinger Born and LRH.

[divemaster]

Oh, and not a King-related book, but one I've been wanting for a while.



Mine (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=180341834415)

And now, this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-ROBERT-E-HOWARD-ALWAYS-COMES-EVENING-ARKHAM-HOUSE_W0QQitemZ180346315348QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAnti quarian_Collectible?hash=item180346315348&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7 C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50). I didn;t think my bid would hold up at all--copies only come up rarely, and I don't recall ever seeing this go for less than $1000.

Now I just need to figure out how to hide all these recent purchases from my wife...

[jhanic]

Divemaster, those were GREAT prices. I used to collect Arkham House (I finally sold my entire collection) but those were two that I never was able to locate. Congratulations!

John

[Gris]

Just won an auction for the limited Talisman/Black House from Grant. #3210, still shrink wrapped, for just under $100.

There were no remarque or anything in this that I should open it up for, was there? I'll probably slit it open anyway so I can admire them. I'm not a fan of shrink wrap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=110378970032

[e_taylor]

Just won an auction for the limited Talisman/Black House from Grant. #3210, still shrink wrapped, for just under $100.

There were no remarque or anything in this that I should open it up for, was there? I'll probably slit it open anyway so I can admire them. I'm not a fan of shrink wrap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=110378970032

The only remarques I'm aware of are ones that Rick Berry did afterwords in his own copies, which he later sells on eBay. I am not aware of any shipping from Grant with them.

[Patrick]

Congrats, guys!

[Matt]

The copy we have in the giveaway is one of those.

[Randall Flagg]

Just received this yesterday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/HIL_Lettered_Open.JPG

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

[jhanic]

Nice acquisitions, Gris and Randall!

John

[Gris]

Nice RF

[wizardsrainbow]

Just received this yesterday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/HIL_Lettered_Open.JPG

Nice Gris and Jerome!

Still waiting on my Lettered edition. Someone refresh my memory as to what the cost of the Lettered was?

[Sam]

Wasn't it $500 Dave?

[turtlex]

Gris - Sweet.

And Jerome... that is so cool !!

Congrats!

( I love this thread.. it's like going over to a friends house and watching them open Christmas presents )

[Patrick]

Nice traycase, Jerome!

[The Lady of Shadows]

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

and i see i have to add even more people to my list. it's sad; i'm really a very lazy person and you are all
going to make me work very hard to collect up all your very nice things. :(

:lol:

[carlosdetweiller]

Just received this yesterday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/HIL_Lettered_Open.JPG

That's nice, Jerome. How do you plan to tie those stringy ribbon things together? Will you use a traditional bow knot or will you go with something more exotic like some form of a sailor's knot? I think that is really the important issue here.

[Randall Flagg]

Just received this yesterday:



Nice Gris and Jerome!

Still waiting on my Lettered edition. Someone refresh my memory as to what the cost of the Lettered was?
$500 + shipping.


Just received this yesterday:



That's nice, Jerome. How do you plan to tie those stringy ribbon things together? Will you use a traditional bow knot or will you go with something more exotic like some form of a sailor's knot? I think that is really the important issue here.

I was thinking of a monkey's fist.:P Although The Carrick Bend has a special place in my heart.

http://www.animatedknots.com/photos/monkeysfist/monkeysfistR16.jpg

http://www.animatedknots.com/photos/carrick/carrickR9.jpg

Animated instructions on tying a monkey's fist. (http://www.animatedknots.com/monkeysfist/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

http://www.animatedknots.com/photos/carrick/carrickR9.jpg


This one does it for me :)

[tippy4]

Is the only difference between the numbered and lettered the case?

[Randall Flagg]

Is the only difference between the numbered and lettered the case?
No. Read this observation:



So, I finally got my Lettered and Numbered copies of He is Legend. Everyone's pretty well discussed the Numbered, so in my opinion how does the Lettered stack up? Drum-roll please...

Meh...

The Trayase is actually a clamshell, sort of like for Insomnia (this fits together better) made out of the same material as the slipcase for the numbered and roughly the same size with the same shape. It has gold lettering on the outside with the title, editor, and Gauntlet insignia. Worth mentioning is the fact that it has satin ribbon strands attached to both ends to tie it shut and came tied in a bow, which I thought was sort of funny.

As far as the book itself is concerned, it is bound in leather, although upon first glance it looks almost identical to the material used for the Numbered. I literally had to pull them out and look at them side by side to notice the subtle variation for the Lettered. It has a slighly grainier texture, where as the Numbered is a bit smoother, although they are the same color. The only other real difference is that the Lettered has a satin ribbon page marker.

I must say, the book fits very snugly into the traycase as it is, noticeably more so than the slipcase, so if the first shipment was even tighter then Barry definitely made the right choice to order new ones.

A very competant work overall, but any of you out there who were upset that you didn't get a chance to purchase the Lettered, rest assured, your Numbered is definitely sufficient, and a bargain relative to the Lettered's premium.

A final note: I thought it worth mentioning that I really think that King is barely making an effort anymore when it comes to his signatures. You would actually almost doubt the authenticity of his signature if it weren't a Signed/Limited. It barely looks like "Kg." Just an observation. Take that for what it's worth.

[tippy4]

Thanks RF.

So we have a better case, leather cover that is difficult to differentiate from the numbered cover, and satin ribbon bookmarker.

Glad I stuck to the numbered. The upgrades don't seem worth the extra $300.

Don't get me wrong, I think it is a nice looking book.

[Randall Flagg]

And don't forget, a Matheson signature.:rock:

[neo_trinity]

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.

I would just like to add my own addition to this post. I have a signed numbered copy of The Regulators that is signed as Stephen King and NOT Richard Bachman. I bought it from Stu several years ago. It is not the prototype as it has a proper number, but it is still pretty cool to see.

G

[carlosdetweiller]

I would just like to add my own addition to this post. I have a signed numbered copy of The Regulators that is signed as Stephen King and NOT Richard Bachman. I bought it from Stu several years ago. It is not the prototype as it has a proper number, but it is still pretty cool to see.

G

Welcome to the forum. I have heard of such a copy that King supposedly signed as "Stephen King" by mistake. If you have a digital camera I'm sure that many members (including me) would like to see the check.

May I ask the origin of your username? I used to know someone that used that username on eBay a while back.

[wizardsrainbow]

And I own the prototype of the S/L version. There was only one made. Purchased from Barry Levin a few years ago.

[Sam]

Honestly, I don't know if the signature of Stephen King adds any value to The Regulators, but it is neat. I would prefer to have a Bachman signature myself.

[herbertwest]

The NON FICTION ARC & a brand new french anthology for kids about vampires (excerpt of The Night Flier)

http://club.stephenking.free.fr/img/NEWS/09avril/dents-de-la-nuit.jpg

[neo_trinity]

Hi there,

I am new to this site and I hope I do this right. I am attaching a photo of book. It is #133.

http://www.tvifoods.com/king/reg_numb_sk_2.jpg

The origin of my name is quite simple. Many moons ago, a very good friend of mine from Japan started collecting SK and when we met, we had a healthy competition with each other and a mutual love of the Matrix films. She was Trinity and I was Neo. Sadly, she passed away a few years back and my passion for collecting SK took a hiatus and I moved onto other areas of collecting, mainly Tolkien and Joyce as well as the US classics (Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Salinger, etc.)

If you are Bob Jackson, then Atsuko spoke very highly of you. She regarded you as a friend.
G

[carlosdetweiller]

The origin of my name is quite simple. Many moons ago, a very good friend of mine from Japan started collecting SK and when we met, we had a healthy competition with each other and a mutual love of the Matrix films. She was Trinity and I was Neo. Sadly, she passed away a few years back and my passion for collecting SK took a hiatus and I moved onto other areas of collecting, mainly Tolkien and Joyce as well as the US classics (Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Salinger, etc.)

If you are Bob Jackson, then Atsuko spoke very highly of you. She regarded you as a friend.
G

Thanks for explaining and, again, welcome to the forum. Atsuko and I shared many e-mails over the years and I do miss her. I considered her a friend too.

[neo_trinity]

Hi Bob,

It is nice to hear from you again. I miss her too and it has taken several years to get back into SK again, but I am starting to re-read the books and rediscovering why I fell in love with his writing in the first place. I hope you are doing well.
Gerald

[turtlex]

neo - Wow, yup. You did it right. That's a cool presentation.

[Randall Flagg]

It looks like you have three checks framed and one affixed to the book. All three signed as Stephen King.

[neo_trinity]

Yes,

The first 3 checks were signed as SK, before he realized the mistake and correctly signed them as Richard Bachman. They are #1,2 and 3. The checks were presented to Stephen matted to a cardboard paper so that they could be cut out and placed in the book. He had to get a replacement sheet issued. He wrote "Oops" and presented them to a charity in Bangor to auction them off. It was bought by Stu at Betts Books and hung on his wall for several years until I purchased it. I have never come across the signed limited #1,2 or 3 but would love to purchase them to have the complete set.

The check in my book was signed either by accident or a deliberate mistake just to be different.

G

[Ari_Racing]

Hello G, welcome to the forums! Hope you enjoy 'em as much as we do. :)

That's a pretty impressive item you have. Please share more pictures of other items! :)

[Patrick]

Welcome to the Corner, Gerald/Neo. Thanks for sharing photos of these unique items as well as the backstory.

Sounds like it's been a few years, but still I'm sorry to hear of the passing of the SK collector who was your and Bob's mutual friend.

Please make yourself at home and continue to post here and in any/all of the threads.

[The Lady of Shadows]

well, it turns out my husband is running a marathon this weekend so i can't come and steal all of your things. :lol:

so let me just sit here and :drool:

and g - welcome. nice checks, i'm impressed and jealous as hell. :)

[herbertwest]

welcome on the board

[neo_trinity]

Hello Patrick and all,

Thank you for your kind words and for your warm welcome. I will definitely try to post more and share with you all my love of SK. I will also post more pictures as appropriate.

Long days and pleasant nights.
G

[Chooch]

How very cool to have those checks and also a additional SK signed in the book :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Received this yesterday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P10103761.JPG

[wizardsrainbow]

Neo-

Welcome, and I am very jealous. I asked Stu once several years ago when I was at his store if those framed checks were for sale and he basically said "not on your life!" Goes to show that people can change their minds and every item has its price.

We are very glad to have you here!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, Jerome! :)

[e_taylor]

Very nice Jerome. What kind of material is the tray case lined in?

[wizardsrainbow]

Received this yesterday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P10103761.JPG

Wow, that's a nice book there Jerome. Where did ya get it? :P

[turtlex]

Very nice, Jerome. Congrats!

[jhanic]

Received this yesterday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P10103761.JPG

Randall, that's the UK s/l edition, isn't it? It looks different than my US s/l edition.

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Randall, that's the UK s/l edition, isn't it? It looks different than my US s/l edition.

John

The UK and US versions look the same. Only the publisher's name on the spine is different.

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

[Randall Flagg]

Wow, that's a nice book there Jerome. Where did ya get it? :P

Can't say.:P

[jhanic]

The traycases look different, though. Aren't they?

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

The traycases look different, though. Aren't they?

John

No. Just the writing on the spine again.

[Randall Flagg]

The traycases look different, though. Aren't they?

John
That is a good question. Not owning both versions I can not say, but I would love to hear from those who do own both.
Looking at the Collectibles Catalog jemaher submitted pics of 5 tray case spines side by side-two Bantam and three Grant. I see no significant difference (other than Bantam/Grant at the base).
Pic:
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x282/zoidsmith/IMG_1556-1.jpg

[Rahfa]

I used to own both and there is no difference other than the publishers name.

[shibus]

Is there a difference in the color of the velvet lining?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Is there a difference in the color of the velvet lining?

No difference in the velvet color. The only differences are:
The Publisher's name on the spines of the slipcase and the book.
The signature sheet limitation (250 + 1000) and country. See photo.
The publisher on title page. See photo.

The UK one should be rarer as there were only 250 of them compared to the 1000 US ones.

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

[batsker]

Apparently you beat me to that one, Jerome!:pullhair: Oh well. I just got back from my trip and I got a nice surprise. My copy of SK Goes to the Movies came while I was gone, and guess who's listed just under Stephen King? You guessed it! Yours Truly! :rock:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/king_and_I.JPG
I also got a few more goodies on the trip I will let you all know about soon.:evil:

[Rahfa]

Haha....I just sold 'Reyede' a Gunslinger DT s/l. But I know his 'real name.' Haha...

[Gris]

I always show up here with the pitly little things and am preceeded and followed by some truly amazing items. Oh well.

Just bought this eBay auction...
Lot 19 Red Leather Library Stephen King Books (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=200338222159)

$250 for 19 of them seems pretty remarkable. please correct me if I am wrong. I like knowing when I make a mistake.

I also have a red leather Storm of the Century coming from Eric.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I always show up here with the pitly little things and am preceeded and followed by some truly amazing items. Oh well.

Just bought this eBay auction...
Lot 19 Red Leather Library Stephen King Books (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=200338222159)

$250 for 19 of them seems pretty remarkable. please correct me if I am wrong. I like knowing when I make a mistake.

I also have a red leather Storm of the Century coming from Eric.

Gris,

Are you happy? That's all that matters. :thumbsup:

I like the red leather editions.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[jhanic]

I'm not a fan of the red "leather" editions, but that seems a good price.

John

[Gris]

OK, more...

I just received the Talisman/Blackhouse gift set from Grant that I won at auction a few weeks ago.

I opened up the shrinkwrap to check it out. The Talisman has a sig sheet signed by Straub and Berry, # 3210, but Black House has no such page.

Are both supposed to be signed or just Talisman?

[Brice]

Just the Talisman is signed.

[Gris]

Thanks Brice

[Brice]

My pleasure!

I like those red leather books too. I only have one so far myself though.

[Randall Flagg]

Picked up the pecan colored wood case for He Is Legend. The case is lined-unlike the Dark Harvest wood cases, and for whatever reason, the back side is angled (bullnosed)-not sure of the term.
It is a nice case. Still smells fresh from varnishing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P1010008.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P1010007.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P10100031.JPG

[turtlex]

Jerome. That is beautiful. Did you have it made special? Looks to be a perfect fit.

[gsvec]

I received mine, too, Jerome. Now I'm debating on which case to use since I like the original one, too!

And Pam - Gauntlet offered those for sale specifically for the He Is Legend limiteds.

[turtlex]

:couple: Thanks!

They are gorgeous.

[Sam]

Jerome, it looks liks a bullnose bevel to me judging by your pictures. (My father's a carpenter/cabinet maker.)

[Patrick]

Looks nice, Jerome.

[idlewarnings]

I just won this for less than half the price I was getting outbid at a year ago when I was more actively pursuing one. Must have got lucky.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260404160067

[jhanic]

Congratulations! That was a GREAT price!

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Great price. Congrats.

[Randall Flagg]

I received mine, too, Jerome. Now I'm debating on which case to use since I like the original one, too!

And Pam - Gauntlet offered those for sale specifically for the He Is Legend limiteds.
Is yours the pecan color also?

[e_taylor]

That Shining is a good price for sure, I think I paid $150 for mine six months ago.

[gsvec]

I received mine, too, Jerome. Now I'm debating on which case to use since I like the original one, too!

And Pam - Gauntlet offered those for sale specifically for the He Is Legend limiteds.
Is yours the pecan color also?
It is. I don't even remember what the other choice was now, but I think it was a lighter finish and I wanted the darker one. Which slipcase are you planning on using to display your book, Jerome?

[herbertwest]

YEEESSSSS !!! :dance:


http://club.stephenking.free.fr/img/NEWS/09mai/carrie-cosmo.JPG


Those are the first pages of the true first (french) "publication" of Carrie. (Ok i've checked cause i had a doubt, and i was talking crap).
An excerpt was published in the french Cosmopolitan during the summer 1976, while the book was published in april.

But still, have been looking for this excerpt for a long time! And although i didnt find an actual issue, I managed to get copies of it, from the copy being held at the french National Library.

This is a big relief, because I first recieved a batch of pages couple of months ago, but it was incomplete.... So I complained (knowing that it was mainly my mistake : i gave page numbers that werent 100% accurate apparently, but argueing that as I mentionned that I wanted the excerpt of the novel, i meant i wanted it all, not only few pages, and that I paid the minimum fee that was more that it actually was costing) and am glad I complained, cause they offered me the missing pages (instead of paying one more time the minimum fee... which was annoying :-) )

So now, i still have one problem : finding an actual issue for my collection
:arg:


I really like this illustration... It's quite... interesting!
You guys, enjoy, only a few people have seen it !!!

[Randall Flagg]

I received mine, too, Jerome. Now I'm debating on which case to use since I like the original one, too!

And Pam - Gauntlet offered those for sale specifically for the He Is Legend limiteds.
Is yours the pecan color also?
It is. I don't even remember what the other choice was now, but I think it was a lighter finish and I wanted the darker one. Which slipcase are you planning on using to display your book, Jerome?

I think the other color was walnut, which would be darker.
Since the Trade and the S/L look the same, I'll just put a trade in the wooden slipcase (don't tell anyone, it's our secret).

[biomieg]

Haven't received it yet so all kinds of things may still go wrong ;) but I want to share this anyway: I won a UK 1st/1st of The Shining for £88 :rock:

It's probably ex-libris: the description listed traces of a sticker (previous owner's bookplate?) on one of the pastedowns, but the price on the DJ is there, the copyright page statement is there and page tanning, DJ wear etcetera don't seem to be too bad, so... I'm happy!

http://www.redeem.freeserve.co.uk/webpics/SKshiningUK.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Haven't received it yet so all kinds of things may still go wrong ;) but I want to share this anyway: I won a UK 1st/1st of The Shining for £88 :rock:

It's probably ex-libris: the description listed traces of a sticker (previous owner's bookplate?) on one of the pastedowns, but the price on the DJ is there, the copyright page statement is there and page tanning, DJ wear etcetera don't seem to be too bad, so... I'm happy!

http://www.redeem.freeserve.co.uk/webpics/SKshiningUK.jpg

I saw this on sale. You got it for a good price and the condition is good. The seller is reliable.

[biomieg]

Thanks for sharing, Mr. RT :) as a novice collector it's great to get some feedback from the pro's!

[Ricky]

Well, I haven't posted in this thread for awhile but now I have something worthy of posting. I've kept in contact with Ned Dameron for awhile now. We've sent letters back and forth, etc. Today, I received something back that is not special because of it's monetary value, but of its sentimental value. I waited a long time to get this back and needless to say was thrilled when I got it today.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2ly2wxi.jpg

Close up of Jake and Oy:

http://i39.tinypic.com/s180v4.jpg

This is, by far, the greatest thing that I've gotten in awhile. Looks great in the slipcase from The Collector too! :)

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[turtlex]

Ricky - That is amazing. Congrats.

[carlosdetweiller]

Ricky,
I think that is fantastic. Congratulations!

[Ricky]

Thanks guys! I'm pretty excited about it.

[Fsmdr]

That's beautiful, Ricky!. Congrats.

[Randall Flagg]

Simply mind blowing.
Congrats!

[oy-the-brave]

VERY nice Ricky, congrats :thumbsup:

[batsker]

Wow, Ricky. The fact that this belongs in this thread is an understatement. That is truly amazing. Very nice!

Steve

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Congratulations! ;)

[herbertwest]

AMAZING!!!

Does anyone here collect King's movies press release? I'd like to see an american for SHINING...
Coz I've recieved something that was qualified as it, but to me it's more like 6 pages of pictures and that's it...

Also recieved french press releases for :
o Carrie (1st I see and is really "nice" in the way that it is so old and traditional)
o Shining (well, whatever it is)
o Dead Zone
o Christine
o Maximum overdrive
o Silver Bullet

And I already own a creepshow one

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Just grabbed this on Ebay. Not sure if I got a good deal on it or not. Paid $109 shipped.

Micheal Whelans S/L Firestarter Print #99 of 200

Anyone remember the original publish price?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[jhanic]

I don't know what the original price was, but I think you got a great deal! Very nice!

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Ricky, that is really really nice. Ned is a great guy. Congrats to you!!!

[Ari_Racing]

$95 was the original price if I'm not wrong

[Ricky]

Ricky, that is really really nice. Ned is a great guy. Congrats to you!!!

Thanks David! Ned is most definitely a great guy. A great guy with an amazing talent.

By the way congrats on your latest LSOE artist edition!

[wizardsrainbow]

As some of you know, I have been deeply involved with the Grand Prize for this years Giveaway supporting the Haven Foundation fundraiser.

I was given a hardback Long Road Home book (from Daghain, thanks girl!) and obtained Peter David's signature at the NY ComicCon way back in early February. I then sent it to Jae Lee in Las Vegas, who graciously signed the book, and at my urging, drew a bonus sketch of the Crimson King. I then got Jae to give me Richard Isanove's contact info in Toronto, and Richard agreed to sign the book. After much effort, I just got the book back today and Richard took my hint and also drew a sketch on the signature page. The book will next get signed by Robin Furth and then Stephen King himself! Some lucky person will win this fabulous Pride and Joy item tomorrow night at the drawing.

Here is the book as it stands today:

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

[wizardsrainbow]

As I have been obtaining signatures, one of my own personal books has gone along for the ride. Jae did not sketch in my book, but happily, Richard did. I will get Robin Furth's sig as well, but my book's journey ends there as King agreed to sign just one book, I'll have to get Steve's on my own.

Here is my book and my new Pride & Joy remarque from Richard.

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

[Ari_Racing]

Wow! Pretty cool, David! :)

Congratulations!

[jhanic]

Very nice, David!

John

[Fsmdr]

*Bowing to David*. You are indeed our King of remarque, David. Beautiful acquisition.

[Cutter]

That is awesome Wiz, very impressive!!!!

Good Luck to all!

[turtlex]

David - that is soooooo cool.

[jhanic]

I just won this for what seems a VERY good price:

Dan Simmons Terror ARC (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110388579644)

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I just won this for what seems a VERY good price:

Dan Simmons Terror ARC (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110388579644)

John

I would say that is a remarkable price for just about anything. You can't get much cheaper than that. Congrats.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations John!

As for me...I was the winner of the Heaven Foundation Fund Rising Grand Prize!!

I think I can say it's the best item ever! :)

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations John!

As for me...I was the winner of the Heaven Foundation Fund Rising Grand Prize!!

I think I can say it's the best item ever! :)

Congratulations, Ari. What did you win?

[wizardsrainbow]

Ari won the book I posted above on this page of the thread....Hardcover The Long Road Home signed by Peter David, Jae Lee (with original sketch), Richard Isanove (with original sketch), Robin Furth and Stephen King

[turtlex]

Ari won the book I posted above on this page of the thread....Hardcover The Long Road Home signed by Peter David, Jae Lee (with original sketch), Richard Isanove (with original sketch), Robin Furth and Stephen King

He also won the envy of us all ! :couple:

[idlewarnings]

Congrats, Ari! That's an amazing prize.

[wizardsrainbow]

Hmmm, I may be the "King of the remarques," but Ari certainly is "King of the Contests." He has won stuff from Ceri (SKFakes), Lilja, and on this site. Ari, do they have a national lottery in Argentina? Man, you should play!!!!!

[CRinVA]

Yes I cannot count the times when I thought I was in the running and onoly to learn that I had been foiled by Ari - I cannot complain as I have won Lilja and SKFakes contests; I also won one at a site that SirBoomme ran; and I even won twice at S&S - once a signed poster and once a HIA package that included a deck of cards and a cassette.

And I did win big big here this past weekend; Yep I won Prize #1 (right behind Ari and the Grand Prize I might add!) a Remarqued LSOE - my first of that sort! WooHoo!!!!!

[Matt]

That is just a little less rare than the Grand Prize itself. :lol:

So glad you won it. :clap:

[Cutter]

Ari won the book I posted above on this page of the thread....Hardcover The Long Road Home signed by Peter David, Jae Lee (with original sketch), Richard Isanove (with original sketch), Robin Furth and Stephen King
Nice job Ari, congrats!

[wizardsrainbow]

Congrats to both Bob and Ari...two of my most coveted prizes in the giveaway. Glad they found homes with friends!

[jhanic]

Congratulations to all the winners!

John

[wizardsrainbow]

I am loving one of the prizes I won...an original sketch by artist Mike Perkins of The Stand comics being issued by Marvel

http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/perkins.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

I sent these to Robert recentkly and he signed them for me.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P1010066.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P1010065.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P1010064.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

I sent these to Robert recently and he signed them for me.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P1010066.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P1010065.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P1010064.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

I sent these to Robert recently and he signed them for me.



That's nice that he did that for you. McCammon is one of my top five (or so) favorite authors. I read everything of his that I can.

[turtlex]

Awesome, Jerome!
Congrats.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congrats to Ari, Bob and Wiz on their prizes.
And congrats to you RF for your signed books.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all! David, Bob, Jerome...amazing adquisitions! And thanks for the contratulations for the prize :) I'm really astonished!

Now:


Hmmm, I may be the "King of the remarques," but Ari certainly is "King of the Contests." He has won stuff from Ceri (SKFakes), Lilja, and on this site. Ari, do they have a national lottery in Argentina? Man, you should play!!!!!

You know...it's funny you mention that. I always considered myself very lucky. It's not that I win a lot of things (well..regarding King I might LOL), but I always celebrate when I win something, even when it's something very small like a movie in dvd, a poster, or something amazing like the star prize.
Well..the fact is that you're not the only one who told me to play the lottery here. It's not like USA's one, but still...this week's pot is for more than 4 million dollars.
A month ago I dreamt that I won it, and when I realized it was a dream while I was still dreaming, I said "I gotta remember the numbers". When I woke up, my girlfriend was in the computer, so I told her (with my sleepy voice yet) "Open a notepad and take note!"
and I gave her 5 numbers...because in my dream I won the lottery repeating a number (well...it was a dream...that's not allowed actually :P). I went to buy the ticket that afternoon. When the results appeared, I hit 3...and the other 3 I missed them by a number (I played 24, 37 and 39, and 25, 38 and 40 where the winners). It was pretty funny...but when I saw the first ones I "grabbed", well...I was pretty nervous! :D

If you ever see a post here from me where you see all the S/L editions available in my bookcase...well...that day's dream had the correct numbers ;)

[Ari_Racing]

By the way...my girlfriend knows I'm a little bit crazy since the day we met, so it's not like she's not used already with my odd comments like the one of opening the notepad and give her 5 numbers. The good thing is that I didn't gave her the "LOST" numbers ;)

[Rahfa]

I sent these to Robert recently and he signed them for me.



That's nice that he did that for you. McCammon is one of my top five (or so) favorite authors. I read everything of his that I can.

Cool McCammon sigs...did you ask him to not personalize them, or did he sign his name on his own choice?

[Randall Flagg]

I sent these to Robert recently and he signed them for me.



That's nice that he did that for you. McCammon is one of my top five (or so) favorite authors. I read everything of his that I can.

Cool McCammon sigs...did you ask him to not personalize them, or did he sign his name on his own choice?
I simply mailed the books (pre-approved). Since I asked for no inscription, Mr. McCammon "flatsigned" the books.

Edit:
McCammon doesn't do remarques or other doodles as he states he isn't an artist.

[herbertwest]

Congratulations all! David, Bob, Jerome...amazing adquisitions! And thanks for the contratulations for the prize :) I'm really astonished!

Now:


Hmmm, I may be the "King of the remarques," but Ari certainly is "King of the Contests." He has won stuff from Ceri (SKFakes), Lilja, and on this site. Ari, do they have a national lottery in Argentina? Man, you should play!!!!!

You know...it's funny you mention that. I always considered myself very lucky. It's not that I win a lot of things (well..regarding King I might LOL), but I always celebrate when I win something, even when it's something very small like a movie in dvd, a poster, or something amazing like the star prize.
Well..the fact is that you're not the only one who told me to play the lottery here. It's not like USA's one, but still...this week's pot is for more than 4 million dollars.
A month ago I dreamt that I won it, and when I realized it was a dream while I was still dreaming, I said "I gotta remember the numbers". When I woke up, my girlfriend was in the computer, so I told her (with my sleepy voice yet) "Open a notepad and take note!"
and I gave her 5 numbers...because in my dream I won the lottery repeating a number (well...it was a dream...that's not allowed actually :P). I went to buy the ticket that afternoon. When the results appeared, I hit 3...and the other 3 I missed them by a number (I played 24, 37 and 39, and 25, 38 and 40 where the winners). It was pretty funny...but when I saw the first ones I "grabbed", well...I was pretty nervous! :D

If you ever see a post here from me where you see all the S/L editions available in my bookcase...well...that day's dream had the correct numbers ;)


that's so weird!

[Ricky]

The good thing is that I didn't gave her the "LOST" numbers ;)

Do you speak of 4 8 15 16 23 42? I've played them before and didn't win a cent. I still have the ticket though. :lol:

[Ari_Racing]

That's correct :)

Gotta play the lottery tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[Ari_Racing]

Double post again. Sorry!

My connection isn't working as it should

[turtlex]

Double the good luck, Ari !

[Chooch]

A BIG Congrates to all the lucky winners. What a great turnout for the Haven Foundation also...We all win with that !!!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

A BIG Congrates to all the lucky winners. What a great turnout for the Haven Foundation also...We all win with that !!!

Chooch,

You are so right. Here I am complaining to myself....two years in a row and no win for me :cry: and the whole time I've been completely selfish. I lost focus of the true meaning of what we did as a group.

I should be ashamed of myself. :blush:

Valuable lesson learned today. Thank you Chooch.

I'm a winner just having the friends and contacts that I've made here. :rock:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Matt]

You guys are so wonderful to feel that way. I really need to figure out a way to give a little something to everyone. :grouphug:

[jhanic]

I really need to figure out a way to give a little something to everyone. :grouphug:

Matt, I personally don't need that. The true spirit of giving is in the giving, not what you get in return.

John

[Matt]

Thank you John, I appreciate that.

I totally agree and my personal cost these last 5 months feels really good knowing that we did something that matters.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I really need to figure out a way to give a little something to everyone. :grouphug:

Matt, I personally don't need that. The true spirit of giving is in the giving, not what you get in return.

John


Thank you John, I appreciate that.

I totally agree and my personal cost these last 5 months feels really good knowing that we did something that matters.

The posting from King himself should have been enough for me.

:ninja: Now please excuse me. I need to ask my wife for a well deserved beating. I've been selfish and childish.

Mulleins

[Matt]

Pfft! Don't worry about that at all man. I am almost glad I can't be in the running so I don't have to feel the disappointment when my name doesn't come out of the hat.

Everyone on this site is so generous and giving...I can't even describe it.

It makes me feel good that the Grand Prize we are able to come up with (along with the others) are something people would actually want. :rock:

[gsvec]

:ninja: Now please excuse me. I need to ask my wife for a well deserved beating. I've been selfish and childish.

Mulleins

Wow, Ralph. Who knew?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/pojosquirrel/smilies/docd.gif

[Room 217 Caretaker]

:ninja: Now please excuse me. I need to ask my wife for a well deserved beating. I've been selfish and childish.

Mulleins

Wow, Ralph. Who knew?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/pojosquirrel/smilies/docd.gif

:wtf::drool::scared::rofl::cool:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I just got this in. I'm excited :rock:

#99 of 200

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[carlosdetweiller]

I just got this in. I'm excited :rock:

#99 of 200

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Congratulations! It is still one of Whelan's best, IMO.

[jhanic]

I agree. One of Whelan's best! Congratulations, Ralph.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Ralph! :)

[gsvec]

Absolutely! I love mine, too - #139! :D

[Sam]

:ninja: Now please excuse me. I need to ask my wife for a well deserved beating. I've been selfish and childish.

Mulleins

Wow, Ralph. Who knew?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/pojosquirrel/smilies/docd.gif

We should've known Gretchen would have a dominatrix smiley.

[gsvec]

:wtf: huh?

[Sam]

C'mon, raise your hand if you're surprised people.
...

No one?

Yep, no shocker here. :wtf:

[turtlex]

Ralph - Congrats! Beautiful.

[turtlex]

My first signed Stephen King book.

LSoE # 577
Signed by Sai King and Michael Whelan

And I'm not afraid to admit that I'm a little teary-eyed with joy.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC026321.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02631.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/DSC02632.JPG

I also got the matching # 577 of the Artists Edition.

[Ari_Racing]

:) Congratulations Turtlex!

[Brice]

:dance: Congratulations, Pam! I know that is an amazing feeling getting your first. :dance:

[turtlex]

Thank you!

:nana:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Congrats Turtlex

Excellent # as well 5+7+7= 19 :panic:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[turtlex]

Ralph - that didn't even occur to me !!!

Yes !!!

Thank you !

[e_taylor]

Congrats Pam - the first is always the sweetest!

[turtlex]

Eric - It's awesome!

[Randall Flagg]

Congrats Pam - the first is always the sweetest!
Book wise yes.:P

[turtlex]

:lol:

[oy-the-brave]

Congrats Pam, you are now officially addicted :beat:


:)

[turtlex]

Happy to be aboard! :D

Thankee, big-big !!!

[biomieg]

I proudly present my latest acquisition :nana:

http://www.cabecapoeira.nl/king/images/stories/UK/IMG_2720.JPG

(quick'n'dirty picture, excuse the glare)

[jhanic]

Very nice, biomieg. I assume it's a first?

John

[Matt]

I LOVE these books! I'm so glad you are in the club Pam. When I stood in front of King and he signed my copy of DTVII--I was more twitterpatted than I thought possible for a man my age. :drool:

[biomieg]

Very nice, biomieg. I assume it's a first?

John

Yes it is. I purchased it for £88, which is a very good price IMO :) By the way, I also won a Rose Madder US ARC for £12.95. Would you consider this a good deal (I really have no clue about the value of the different proofs and ARCs)?

[jhanic]

If you look at the prices for the US Rose Madder ARC, you'll see they go up from USD$10.

Rose Madder ARC/proof (http://used.addall.com/SuperRare/submitRare.cgi?author=stephen+king&title=ROSE+mADDER&keyword=proof&isbn=&order=PRICE&ordering=ASC&dispCurr=USD&binding=Any+Binding&min=&max=&timeout=20&match=Y&store=Abebooks&store=AbebooksDE&store=AbebooksFR&store=AbebooksUK&store=Alibris&store=Amazon&store=AmazonUK&store=AmazonDE&store=AmazonFR&store=Antiqbook&store=Biblio&store=Biblion&store=Bibliophile&store=Bibliopoly&store=Booksandcollectibles&store=Half&store=ILAB&store=LivreRareBook&store=Powells&store=Strandbooks&store=ZVAB)

And that was a good price on the UK Shining.

John

[turtlex]

Congrats, biomieg. Very cool.

Matt... can't imagine being able to form a sentance when standing in front of Sai King.

[Lily-sai]

Aww, Pam. If I were you, I'd end up building some kind of shrine around that. seriously.

Were I to stand in front of Sai King.. mumbles ... a restraining order.. mumbles.. :drool:

[Ricky]

twitterpatted

Well, that is definitely a fun word! I've never heard that before. :wtf:

[sarajean]

it's from bambi.

[Ari_Racing]

Not many adquisitions lately (I'm saving for November) but I've just received these:

http://www.postimage.org/Pq188EKi.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq188EKi)

Close up:

http://www.postimage.org/gx1pNGX0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx1pNGX0)

[Ricky]

Very cool DVD of The Mist Ari, was that a limited region release?

[Randall Flagg]

I love the pop-up.
I think the "The Mist" item is the tape from years ago. It is a great aural experience.

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks for the comments! :)

Sorry I didn't post the info before. Yes, The Mist in dvd with the pop up it's the Ultimate edition. The Mist in 3D is there as well (I gotta find a cassette player now! :D). The rest of the stuff:

- Spanish Newspaper with one of the stories present in Night Shift.
- Limited edition of Stephen King goes to the movies.
- IT . Special Spanish HC edition
- A book in spanish that contains a story I wrote.
- And the first HC spanish edition of Carrie. Sadly it doesn't had the DJ.

[Patrick]

Cool stuff, Ari.

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks Patrick!

[DoctorDodge]

Bought the final volume of the Dark Tower in UK hardback off ebay the other day for £8, and brilliantly enough it arrived today!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q46/DoctorDodge/DSC_0379.jpg

Sorry about the glare. Got a bit of a crap camera, tbh!

I did actually buy a hardback back in 2005, when i had JUST finished reading the trade paperback of Song of Susannah. Immediately i spent 25 quid on the only hardback i could find in town, and you can imagine how excited i was (like this :excited: ), especially with the sheer QUALITY of the hardback, when, to my surprise, shock, AND horror, i found out that there were 30 pages missing! And you can imagine how dissapointed i was (like this :cry: ). Especially considering:

- When i returned the hardback, i found that there weren't any other copies ANYWHERE in town!
- The paperback was still months away!
- The trade paperback also has a SHIT cover! Ok, so the tower on the hardback doesn't look anything like how it's described, but it's still an awesome cover!

So whilst i did get the trade paperback, i'm still pretty pleased at owning a copy of the hardback edition! (like this :))

[turtlex]

DD - Sweet !! Congrats !!!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, DoctorDodge. A good price!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Bought the final volume of the Dark Tower in UK hardback off ebay the other day for £8, and brilliantly enough it arrived today!


Congratulations, DoctorDodge. There is nothing like the feeling of finishing a collection. Of course now you will have to start another collection. It's in the blood. What will it be for you?

[Randall Flagg]

Congrats.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Cutter]

Congrats DoctorDodge. I really like the production quality of the last three UK DT books. It comes with all the Grant artwork, it has a ribbon bookmark, and an SK imprint on the boards. All-and-all it's a great looking trade edition! :thumbsup:

[Matt]

Oh man you guys. I got what will for ever be my greatest pride and joy. Through the collaboration of many of my dearest friends, Dora and Kings office...I was sent this.

I can still barely talk about it without breaking down with joy. I really never dreamed I would own a book like this.

True 1st/1st of The Gunslinger signed and personalized by Stephen King

Jerome gave me the book...Karen supplied the dust jacket. :wub:

http://www.thedarktower.org/collections/Pic3.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/collections/Pic6.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/collections/Pic8.jpg

I love you guys, thank you.

[turtlex]

Matt - I tear up just seeing the look on your face. Such a wonderful gift. Congratulations.

Everyone who participated - you inspire me, you really do.

[sarah]

I'm tearing up too. seriously, that is so freaking cool. Congrats Matt :couple:

[Ari_Racing]

Congrats, Matt!!! You truly deserve it! :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Wonderful Matt. You deserve it.

You are now in an elite group. Those with STEPHEN KING doodles in their book. How many collectors on here can say that? :thumbsup:

[e_taylor]

Congrats Matt - thats amazing!!

[Gris]

That's awesome! I'd be teary too.

[Nerak]

I couldn't think of anyone who deserves it more!

[wizardsrainbow]

Oh, Matt! I am so so pleased for you! And MAJOR kudos go to Jerome and Karen for their help in making this happen for Matt. You DESERVE this gift Matt. I am so happy for you. Congrats.

[Matt]

You are beautiful, all of you.

I cannot believe how loved I feel today.

Oh! and it feels so great to have this. I do feel like I am one of a very few people that has a King item so special...it's totally unique.

[Fsmdr]

Congrats, Matt. That's a extremely thoughtful and beautiful gift. We are all very happy for you.

[oy-the-brave]

Wow Matt that is so cool, and deserved :thumbsup:

[idlewarnings]

That is amazing. And so is this website. Thanks for giving us all a place to hang out, Matt.

[herbertwest]

thats awesome and you truely deserves it

congrats :-)

[Matt]

Thanks you guys :wub:

[shnnrc01]

amazing gift matt,congrats. you truly deserve it.well done.

[DoctorDodge]

Gotta have to agree with everyone else here, Matt: that is a fucking AMAZING gift! Nice one, man! :thumbsup:



Bought the final volume of the Dark Tower in UK hardback off ebay the other day for £8, and brilliantly enough it arrived today!


Congratulations, DoctorDodge. There is nothing like the feeling of finishing a collection. Of course now you will have to start another collection. It's in the blood. What will it be for you?

As much as I hate to say it, carlos, you are absolutely right! No sooner have i gotten my copy of the UK Dark Tower hardcover, than i want to get the UK hardcovers of WotC and SoS to replace the shitty trade paperback editions i've got! As gguthrie pointed out, the hardcovers are really well made after all. You know you've got a pretty decent quality book actually when it comes with a ribbon! That's it, that's all you fucking need: just a ribbon can justify ANY purchase! :lol:

[gsvec]

Matt, the look of total awe and love combined on your face really DID get me teary eyed. Like the others have said, you really deserve it for all your work on the site, the fundraiser - everything! And kudos to Jerome and Karen, too. Times like this I really CAN feel the love around here!!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Smilies/aww-1.gif

[jhanic]

Very nice, Matt! Well deserved!

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Your smile says it ALL :)

Congratulations

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, Matt. Much deserved. And a VERY generous gesture from your friends!

[Matt]

And that is the truth...thank you sir!

I am not sure where in the hell I would be if it wasn't for meeting a handful of very special people along the way. I feel blessed in every way that matters.

[NeedfulKings]

Wow!!! Matt, not only is that well deserved---it's amazing!!!!!!!!! A warm-hearted "congratulations" is in order. :)

Congrats to all the others who've got new stuff.

[Patrick]

Fantastic, Matt! Congratulations!

Kudos to Jerome, Karen, Dora and the kind souls in King's office, including the man himself, who came together to assemble such a wonderful gift. What a great group of people.

[wizardsrainbow]

Wow, it's been a long while since I posted anything of my own in here, but last night I won a signed 1st/1st of Prime Evil for a shade under $100. Signed by King and Barker.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280351611156&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123

[turtlex]

David - Congrats!!!

[e_taylor]

Very nice David - even though most were later printings, many of that sellers books went for a bargain!

[Matt]

Beautiful David, that's a really nice acquisition. :rock:

[Cutter]

A little late to the table, but congrats Matt that is an awesome gift!

[Fsmdr]

That's an excellent buy, David. Very cool.

[Ricky]

I haven't posted here in awhile, but I got my S/L copy of LSOE!! It came on Wednesday and I just opened it yesterday. Darn school.

It's such a great quality book (and huge! I wasn't expecting that!) and I'd like to go to the podium to thank Karen and Grant for doing such a great job with it. Did I thank Karen?

Anyway, here are some photos. There's also a pic of some of the other first editions/first printings that I've got since I last posted:

LSOE #930

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[Matt]

Great score Ricky, glad you finally got your LSoE :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Congratulations Ricky.:rock:
As you stated, it is a high quality production.

[Ricky]

Thanks Matt and Jerome, it was definitely worth the wait!

And congrats to you on your new gem Matt(and it is a gem!). That takes the cake for sure! You deserve it too. :couple:

The photo of you with it definitely made me think of Cindy Lou Who in the cartoon version. :lol:

[Matt]

:rofl:

That is a new take and I love it. Cause Cindy was a chatty little bitch too!!

[Sam]

Oh man you guys. I got what will for ever be my greatest pride and joy. Through the collaboration of many of my dearest friends, Dora and Kings office...I was sent this.

I can still barely talk about it without breaking down with joy. I really never dreamed I would own a book like this.

True 1st/1st of The Gunslinger signed and personalized by Stephen King

Jerome gave me the book...Karen supplied the dust jacket. :wub:

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I love you guys, thank you.

Matt, there is not one bit of jealousy in me as I say that is an absolutely gorgeous book, and there is no one on this board that deserves such a tome in their collection than you. Happy days dude, happy days.

[NeedfulKings]

Congrats AGAIN!! And the LSOE's are beautiful....

Not King related, but this came in the mail (unexpected) from Michael Arnzen:

It's a bilingual chapbook called Skull Fragments. Each even page is English, odd pages French. And it's a cute little guy!!! :wtf:

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[e_taylor]

Thats very cool that its bilingual. Is it aimed at markets like Canada where there actually is a bilingual population? Or does it have something to do with the story itself?

And congrats on the LSoE Ricky - its a beautiful book!

[NeedfulKings]

Thats very cool that its bilingual. Is it aimed at markets like Canada where there actually is a bilingual population? Or does it have something to do with the story itself?

And congrats on the LSoE Ricky - its a beautiful book!

I don't know the story, but it was actually published in France. I know Mike's had several other works published overseas. He mentioned to me in an e-mail:


In the month ahead, I'm supposed to be getting free copies of my new chapbook from France (first appearance in that country): a bilingual, French-English edition of the story "Skull Fragments" from 100 Jolts.

That's all I know. :)

I'm ecstatic!

[Patrick]

Nice price, David.

Congrats on your LSOE, Ricky.

Looks like a cool little book, Bill.

[herbertwest]

i dont know that author... but am gonna get that book, it seems interesting

[batsker]

Haven't been on in a while to see these. Nice acquisitions everyone. I'm floored by your newest P&J, Matt. I would like to echo much of the other members' sentiments. It couldn't have gone to a more deserving person. Your effort on the fundraiser was phenomenal. Congrats, Matt, and congrats to all the others here on your new P&Js.

Steve

[turtlex]

Congrats, Ricky!!! So cool !!!

Nice, Bill, very nice indeed.

[wizardsrainbow]

I am in the process of acquiring one of the handful of LSOE AE editions specially signed and inscribed by Stephen King. No it is not Karen's copy. Wish me luck.

[jhanic]

Best of luck, David!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Good Luck David!

[turtlex]

Fingers crossed for you, David. Best of luck !!!!