Your New Pride and Joy!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!

One of the prints he has for sale?

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice!

One of the prints he has for sale?
Yes. He shipped very quickly.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Jerome!

John

[Patrick]

:thumbsup: Jerome.

[herbertwest]

hmmm.. i just ordered a fridge.

I was being told by the former people living here that the fridge would stay here... but no :s


Also recieved a french book about Steve before moving : "Stephen King, le faiseur d'histoires"

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

hmmm.. i just ordered a fridge.
Also recieved a french book about Steve before moving : "Stephen King, le faiseur d'histoires"

Congrats on your new book Herb.

Don't keep it in the fridge though. :P

[herbertwest]

Joey puts Shining in the fridge in Friends :orely:

[turtlex]

OMG! It's one of my favorite Friends episodes... ever!

Joey: Uh, now Rach? These, ah, these little women...
Rachel: Yeah?
Joey: How little are they? I mean, are they, like, scary little?

Joey: Oh, yeah! Amy just burned Jo's manuscript. I don't see how he could ever forgive her.
Ross: Um, Jo's a girl, it's short for Josephine.
Joey: But Jo's got a crush on Laurie. Ohhh! You mean it's like a girl-girl thing? 'Cause that is the one thing missing from The Shining.

Joey: Oh! All blank and no blank makes blank a blank blank. Oh no-no, no! The end, when Jack almost kills them all with that blank, but then at the last second they get away.
Rachel: Joey! I can't believe you just did that!
Chandler: I can't believe she cracked your code!

Joey: Is that true? If I keep reading is Beth gonna die?
Chandler: No, Beth doesn't die. She doesn't die. Does she, Rachel?
Rachel: What?
Ross: Joey's asking if you've just ruined the first book he's ever loved that didn't star Jack Nicholson?

Joey: Beth is really, really sick. Jo's there, but I don't think there's anything she can do.
Rachel: Joey?
Joey: Yeah?
Rachel: You want to put the book in the freezer?

[EddyRawlea]

Not a pride and joy but I noticed some other weird printing errors on this thread so I thought I would share this one

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Not a pride and joy but I noticed some other weird printing errors on this thread so I thought I would share this one

Very cool Eddy,

When I remove my glasses it looks fine :wtf:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[EddyRawlea]

It looks fine to me on the weekends too.
Weekdays are a different story.
LOL

[jhanic]

Under the Dome proof:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/UndertheDomeproof.jpg

Under the Dome Publisher's letter:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/UndertheDomePublishersLetter.jpg

John

[turtlex]

Oh, John, that's sweet !! Congrats !!!

[lophophoras]

Congrats John. I need to try getting my hands on one.

[Darkmaniscoming]

I leave you in my house and you post MY stuff, using MY scanner, My computer on MY favorite site????? WTF??

YOU HAVE CROSSED THE LINE RAWLEA, THIS MEANS WAR.



Not a pride and joy but I noticed some other weird printing errors on this thread so I thought I would share this one

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I leave you in my house and you post MY stuff, using MY scanner, My computer on MY favorite site????? WTF??

YOU HAVE CROSSED THE LINE RAWLEA, THIS MEANS WAR.


For God's sake... don't look in your fridge! :unsure:

[pixiedark76]

This my Dark Tower Slipcase with a Stephen King signature:

http://i25.tinypic.com/axxojo.jpg

[jhanic]

Very nice, Pixie!

That signature is stamped on all the Gift Set slipcases. It's not an original autograph, but the set is a good one to have!

John

[pixiedark76]

This is another picture of a Dark Tower Slipcase:

http://i27.tinypic.com/2qdn5l3.jpg

[pixiedark76]

Thanks John. Speaking of signatures, I am wondering if a "stamped" signature is worth anything? Is it worth as much as a "written" signature? I have a couple of books where are "stamped" signatures that are part of the book cover. For instance: The Stand Complete and Uncut version. It has Stephen King stamped in red on the front cover?

[jhanic]

Pixie, did you just get the slipcases or did you get them with the books included?

Either way, they're nice to have.

<edit> We crossed in posting. No, the stamped signature isn't worth anything extra. An authentic signature is worth at least $100 more than the value of the book, and, in some cases, even more.

John

[Darkmaniscoming]

I like to find a King book without a stamped signature...now that would be worth something.:excited:

[Ari_Racing]

Finally...after two months and a copy lost in the world of the lost books:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0126.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0215.jpg

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Ari! I also thought it was lost!

John

[Nerak]

The UK edition, I take it???

[Ari_Racing]

Yes...it was lost.

This one is the second they sent me.

And.....maybe I'll send it to you, hon
..
..
Arg...no, it'll be better if this book doesn't leave my house :D

[jhanic]

It may go missing too! :P

John

[herbertwest]

nice one ari!
is it the hardcover that everyone was discussing from Hutch's pic?


me : a french magazine from 1999 with a french reprint of the Hannibal review.

[carlosdetweiller]

Finally...after two months and a copy lost in the world of the lost books:


Copy #102 of 200.

I also received the letter :)

That's nice, Ari. I'm still looking for one.

[jhanic]

nice one ari!
is it the hardcover that everyone was discussing from Hutch's pic?


No, the one Ari got is the UK proof of Under the Dome.

John

[herbertwest]

so the UK proof is not hardcover then?

[jhanic]

No, it's in a semi-hard plastic sleeve that's open on both ends.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks! :)

That's correct..it's the semi hard plastic sleeve

[wizardsrainbow]

Nice one Ari!

[turtlex]

Very cool, Ari !!
Congrats!

[Patrick]

Congrats on your proofs, John and Ari.

[pixiedark76]

Pixie, did you just get the slipcases or did you get them with the books included?

Either way, they're nice to have.

<edit> We crossed in posting. No, the stamped signature isn't worth anything extra. An authentic signature is worth at least $100 more than the value of the book, and, in some cases, even more.

John

I got the slipcases separate from Donald M. Grant. I bought all the books beforehand.

[pixiedark76]

Jon and Ari I am so jealous of your proofs! :drool::drool:

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks guys!

[biomieg]

Congratulations Ari, very very nice catch! To make up a little for my 'proofless existence' I purchased this item yesterday (more expensive than I'd hoped but this seems to be the case with all these UK promo booklets):

http://www.cabecapoeira.nl/king/images/stories/king/UTDpromobooklet.jpg


Jon and Ari I am so jealous of your proofs! :drool::drool:

Beware Pixie, before you know it you'll be collecting proofs too! I know I crossed the point of no return after becoming a member of this wonderful forum...

[herbertwest]

so the ausie cover is definitely the same as the british. i really like it... but wonder what the us will be like

[jhanic]

I like that promo booklet. I'm going to be searching for one.

By the way, I've always said that collecting proofs is addictive.

John

[biomieg]

I like that promo booklet. I'm going to be searching for one.

By the way, I've always said that collecting proofs is addictive.

John

... so true...

And about the booklet, I was actually surprised I got it! I fully expected to be outbid; the £50 bid had been there for a couple of days already and I just assumed more people were lurking for a last minute bid or snipe... apparently there weren't :)

[herbertwest]

was is included?

excerpt only or other stuff as well?

[biomieg]

I'll be adding my latest pride & joy (one I actually have in my possession) in 30 minutes or so :) it's one of my King Grails and I'm superhappy with it! Nothing you collectors out there don't have but it's special to me :)

[jhanic]

I missed that auction. In fact, even when I search the completed auctions, I can't find it. A great buy!

John

[biomieg]

was is included?

excerpt only or other stuff as well?

I'm not sure, I don't have it yet. I'll keep you updated!

[biomieg]

I missed that auction. In fact, even when I search the completed auctions, I can't find it. A great buy!

John

I'm not even sure how I found it in the first place... I'm guessing it popped up in an "Under The Dome" search on ebay.co.uk (I usually log in on the British site when I'm looking for UK books)...

[Cutter]

Congrats on the UK Under the Dome stuff guys. The UK always seems to do King in a very cool way when it comes to proofs and promotion, much better than the US does.

[jhanic]

Geoff, you are so right about that! If not Hodder & Stoughton, the Waterstone bookstore does some neat things, too.

I guess I'm going to have to start searching eBay.co.uk now too. Even though I checked the worldwide box in the US eBay, it doesn't cover everything. When I logged into the UK eBay site, I found the auction.

John

[biomieg]

I've been looking for an affordable copy of this book for a long time and I finally got hold of one! Kudos to Shannon who pointed it out to me... my new pride and joy, very special to me!

The UK 1st/1st edition of The Stand :)

http://www.cabecapoeira.nl/king/images/stories/UK/IMG_3617.JPG

[jhanic]

Congratulations, biomieg. According to my records, about 1000 copies of this were printed in the first printing. I'm not sure of this, though. A nice buy!

John

[biomieg]

Congratulations, biomieg. According to my records, about 1000 copies of this were printed in the first printing. I'm not sure of this, though. A nice buy!

John

That's what I've heard too. I got it for a little over £100 which I think is a very good buy! I'm not sure how to grade it but I would say it's VG/VG as it has some tears and bumps, but no parts of the DJ missing. Most of the damage is definitely age-related, I think.

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, biomieg. That is one of my favorites of the UK editions. It looks like a nice copy too.

[biomieg]

Thanks Bob! I was especially worried about the spine of the DJ which supposedly often has laminate wrinkles (according to the info I found on Hutch's website) but this one is very smooth. The biggest damage is found on the distal corners of the DJ and the lower ridge of the spine of the DJ. Oh well, I'm not that picky about the condition of these older and more elusive books... I'm just glad I have it! The only ones I still need to essentially complete my US and UK sets of 1st/1sts are the UK Carrie and Night Shift and US 'Salem's Lot. There are a couple more 1st/1st books I don't own yet but they are easy to find at decent prices.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!! Amazing adquisitions!

[Randall Flagg]

Wonderful find.

[Patrick]

Congratulations Ari, very very nice catch! To make up a little for my 'proofless existence' I purchased this item yesterday (more expensive than I'd hoped but this seems to be the case with all these UK promo booklets):

http://www.cabecapoeira.nl/king/images/stories/king/UTDpromobooklet.jpg
...
I love this cover.



- - - -
Congrats on the 1st/1st UK The Stand, bio!

[frik]

And about the booklet, I was actually surprised I got it! I fully expected to be outbid; the £50 bid had been there for a couple of days already and I just assumed more people were lurking for a last minute bid or snipe... apparently there weren't :)

Well....I was.....
But at the last minute I decided the price was too steep (for me, at least) for this item.

sk

[biomieg]

And about the booklet, I was actually surprised I got it! I fully expected to be outbid; the £50 bid had been there for a couple of days already and I just assumed more people were lurking for a last minute bid or snipe... apparently there weren't :)

Well....I was.....
But at the last minute I decided the price was too steep (for me, at least) for this item.

sk

Lucky me, then! And I have to admit, I found it rather expensive but you know how it goes...

[Cutter]

A non-King item, but I received the new Centipede Press book: Peter Straub's If You Could See Me Now and I gotta say it is a very impressive book. I like it better than any of the other Centipede Press books I've bought in the past. So he's getting better at producing his books and maybe this might be a little preview of Artists Inspired by Stephen King, because it does look similar in style.

Anyway here's a pic:
http://www.gusfromcbus.com/publishers/centipedemillipede/images/ifyoucouldseemenow_img2.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

And about the booklet, I was actually surprised I got it! I fully expected to be outbid; the £50 bid had been there for a couple of days already and I just assumed more people were lurking for a last minute bid or snipe... apparently there weren't :)

Well....I was.....
But at the last minute I decided the price was too steep (for me, at least) for this item.

sk

It will be selling for less than £10 at the end of the year.

[carlosdetweiller]

A non-King item, but I received the new Centipede Press book: Peter Straub's If You Could See Me Now and I gotta say it is a very impressive book. I like it better than any of the other Centipede Press books I've bought in the past. So he's getting better at producing his books and maybe this might be a little preview of Artists Inspired by Stephen King, because it does look similar in style.


I like it too. Of Straub's early books this is one of my very favorites. I thought the J. K. Potter illustrations captured the feel of the book VERY well.

[frik]

It will be selling for less than £10 at the end of the year.

My idea exactly!

sk

[dagwood]

I know this is a total newbie question, but is the Dark Tower series available as a complete boxset?

[Randall Flagg]

I know this is a total newbie question, but is the Dark Tower series available as a complete boxset?
In the U.S. to my knowledge there isn't a complete box set sold. There are box sets books of DTI-DTIV, but not all seven in the series. There are some foreign books that gather the series into just two books.

[jhanic]

I think that there are different publishers for the first four books than the last three, so the chances of a complete boxed set is nil.

John

[LadyHitchhiker]

Would my new kitty count as my new pride and joy for collections? Probably not, but she is still my new pride and joy.

[Brice]

Would my new kitty count as my new pride and joy for collections? Probably not, but she is still my new pride and joy.

Autographed???

[LadyHitchhiker]

Sure! She's got some white on her belly I could sign! ;)

[jhanic]

Pictures?

John

[agrabin]

I know this is a total newbie question, but is the Dark Tower series available as a complete boxset?

In the UK the first 4 books were published by NEL in paperback in 2003. The last 3 books were published in 2005, 2006 and 2006 respectively by Hodder. Both NEL and Hodder are part of Hodder Headline and the publications were very similar. The theme of the book covers was the same for all imprints, the only differences being the NEL logo on the spines of books I-IV and the H (for Hodder) logo on the spines of books V-VII. The other difference is the size of font used on the front covers for each publisher for 'Stephen King' - 'The Dark Tower' and the title of each specific book. At first glance the 7 books look like they were all printed by the same publisher but they have in fact been done very similarly and with contrasting colours for each title. On the shelf the spines pretty well match up apart from the publishers logos which are not particularly intrusive. They could easily be taken for a set and I am very happy to have them sit in my bookcase.
You may be lucky like I was and be able to buy them all from one seller but if not, I would advise you to scour Amazon where you should be able to pick up a copy of each for not very much money.
Hope this helps.

[LadyHitchhiker]

Really??? jhanic, here you go!!!!! :excited:
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photo/photo04/8e/26/805508bfa1b4.jpg?th=170&tw=225&s=false
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photo/photo04/85/6b/c00ffee16709.jpg?th=570&tw=625&s=false

[Cutter]

A non-King item, but I received the new Centipede Press book: Peter Straub's If You Could See Me Now and I gotta say it is a very impressive book. I like it better than any of the other Centipede Press books I've bought in the past. So he's getting better at producing his books and maybe this might be a little preview of Artists Inspired by Stephen King, because it does look similar in style.


I like it too. Of Straub's early books this is one of my very favorites. I thought the J. K. Potter illustrations captured the feel of the book VERY well.

Bob do you like the production values of Ramsey Campbell's The Influence? After receiving the Straub book I very much now want to buy The Influence.

[Nerak]

Pretty Kitty!

[Dolan]

I just got this in the mail today. Not really a "pride and joy" but something new to share.

Its a proof to The Pelican Brief

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr205/nykennyny/photo-1.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

A non-King item, but I received the new Centipede Press book: Peter Straub's If You Could See Me Now and I gotta say it is a very impressive book. I like it better than any of the other Centipede Press books I've bought in the past. So he's getting better at producing his books and maybe this might be a little preview of Artists Inspired by Stephen King, because it does look similar in style.


I like it too. Of Straub's early books this is one of my very favorites. I thought the J. K. Potter illustrations captured the feel of the book VERY well.

Bob do you like the production values of Ramsey Campbell's The Influence? After receiving the Straub book I very much now want to buy The Influence.

It is very similar to the Straub book. If you like one you will like the other. Nice Potter illustrations in it too.

[jhanic]

Thanks for the pics, Ladyhitchhiker! I've been a cat person for a long time.

Kenny, that proof of The Pelican Brief is great! I've never seen anything like it before.

John

[Dolan]

Kenny, that proof of The Pelican Brief is great! I've never seen anything like it before.

John

thanks a lot john!

[sleeplessdwarf]

Nice

[keyframe]

Nothing big, but i found a 1st/1st of Pet Sematary yesterday at Half Priced Books for $7.99...in fantastic condition.

[Dolan]

Nothing big, but i found a 1st/1st of Pet Sematary yesterday at Half Priced Books for $7.99...in fantastic condition.

That's one I don't have because I can't seem to find one in great condition.

Funny story, I was on the subway once and I saw a woman reading a copy. Hardcover - protected dust jacket, etc. Anyway, it was a flawless copy and I asked her if I could see it. Sure enough, was a first printing. I offered her $30 for it then and there, but she refused! lol!

I think that she thought that if I was offering her money, that it must be worth more...

[Nerak]

Kenny, that proof is cool! I love Grisham

[Ari_Racing]

Well...the post office doesn't work on sundays here in Argentina (I doubt that it does in other parts of the world as well), but this package appeared today's afternoon in my mailbox:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0127.jpg

It looks AWESOME! :)

[Patrick]

Cool! Let us know what you think, Ari.

[herbertwest]

an (almost complete*) set of a french fanzine, called "les ami(e)s de stephen king"
(the friends of stephen king)

there are some really nice drawings inside those fanzines, and as covers.

http://club.stephenking.free.fr/img/NEWS/NEWS-amies.jpg


* so far not complete, but a friend secured me my missing issues :-)

[turtlex]

Very cool, everyone! Really cool stuff!

[Brice]

My latest acquisitions are a personalized key from Joe Hill's Locke & Key and an unused unfolded second edition gunslinger dustjacket.

[biomieg]

Good stuff, everyone! I'm eagerly awaiting some new prides & joys, among which a 1st/1st Night Shift (courtesy of a fellow forum member), the Firestarter S/L dust jacket that The Collector mentioned in his latest newsletter, and yet another UK 1st/1st The Stand (an opportunity I had to grab)... :drool:

[turtlex]

My latest acquisitions are a personalized key from Joe Hill's Locke & Key and an unused unfolded second edition gunslinger dustjacket.

PHOTOS !!!!!

We need PHOTOS !!!

Awesome, Brice! :grouphug:

[wizardsrainbow]

Kenny, congrats on your ARC. Very nice.

Also kudos to all the other new Pride & Joys here.

[herbertwest]

I've just discovered that a french magazine from 1987 have printed "the boogeyman" in english.
I did read this in a fanzine... now the track starts, but as it's not exactly a big magazine, the chances seems really low to me as it's difficult to find any details on this old mag

But... who doesnt love hunting items? :cyclops:

[Ari_Racing]

Received today:

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8905/17179192.th.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxHmKii)

5 dollars only :)

[gsvec]

:thumbsup:

[turtlex]

Oh, Ari, that's super-cool.... does it glow in the dark?!?

( it kind of has that look about it - the color and what not )

[Ari_Racing]

LOL. I don't know! Gotta check it tonight! :)

Thank you!

[Darkmaniscoming]

Well my crazy "hand" arrived today...it is wild...it feels real and the children one by one when they least expect it will wake up with it on there pillows....
"Revenge is always best served COLD"...bruhaha

The flyer was alot more than I expected and thought it might be interesting to some so I scanned it here...srry its way to big so had to cut and paste...

This hand is sure a bit of a "slap to the face"
cause I guess I have to collect all the other stuff now...
Anybody ever seen any of it out there???????

[gsvec]

Cool stuff, darkman! I didn't know most of that tie-in stuff existed. Wonder if the order blank's still good. :wtf:

[Darkmaniscoming]

Must confess...I phoned the 800 number....:wtf:
not current...LOL

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice, congratulations!!

I've just received these:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0128.jpg

So only two F&SF magazines missing and I'll have all The Gunslinger complete :)

And for Watchmen and the bookmarks I owe thanks to Pam!! THANK YOU!!

The only bad thing: The promo magnets weren't present in the lot. I'm trying to track if it was the seller's fault or the friend who sent me the things forgot to put it in the package.

[Darkmaniscoming]

ooo well please give us the rundown...?
A close up of that little postcard would be sweet?

[Ari_Racing]

LOL. Sure.

The large pic:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/0128.jpg

From left to right:

- Mid-Life Confidential
- Bag of Bones 1st HC
- Bag of Bones pocket
- The two F&SF magazines
- "N" 's promotional postcard
- "Thinner" promotional pen
- Three Dark Tower bookmarks
- Watchmen graphic novel.
- Cinefantastique magazine with Salem's Lot in the cover.

I'll take a better pic of the postcard soon.

[Darkmaniscoming]

Details on the SF&F magazines? Year and king stories?
Did you get all this stuff in one package or?
I love a hodgepodge of neat stuff to look at...:)

[Brice]

Those are two of the five original F&SF containing the stories which later became The Gunslinger.

[Darkmaniscoming]

Hey Brice I'm playin with that hand you liked so much...LOL

[Patrick]

Great stuff, everyone. Congratulations!

[turtlex]

Ari !! Glad the Watchmen arrived safely and you like the bookmarks! That's quite a package you got there... congrats!

[Darkmaniscoming]

The fourth item of the "Night Shift" promo collection arrived today..it is HUGE!!! I have started my application to have my name officially changed to "Bonnie"




Well my crazy "hand" arrived today...it is wild...it feels real and the children one by one when they least expect it will wake up with it on there pillows....
"Revenge is always best served COLD"...bruhaha

The flyer was alot more than I expected and thought it might be interesting to some so I scanned it here...srry its way to big so had to cut and paste...

This hand is sure a bit of a "slap to the face"
cause I guess I have to collect all the other stuff now...
Anybody ever seen any of it out there???????

[turtlex]

Bonnie... :lol:

[Nerak]

A boy named Sue....:orely:

[Darkmaniscoming]

desperately seeking anything signed/inscribed to "Clyde" to complete to set.

[turtlex]

:rofl: Dman for the win !

[wizardsrainbow]

As it was my birthday yesterday, it is appropriate to leave you a little teaser of a new awesome Pride & Joy (1 of 5) that await me upon my return from Ann Arbor next week. These have been in the works for a millenia...I have always wanted Michael Whelan to do remarques for me in my S/L Gunslingers (I have 3 numbers, a PC copy and a Lettered copy). We have talked about it for more than two years. I left my books with him in March and last night in an e-mail birthday wish, he left me a little present. There will be 4 more!

Hope you like....I am in a swoon.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DW_REMK_4.jpg

[turtlex]

Holy Smokes!!!!

:swoon:thud: ( ouch )

David - Wow! That is super cool !! Quite a birthday present ! Congrats!!!

I cannot wait to see the others!

[Darkmaniscoming]

OMG what a perfect, absolutely stunning piece...can't wait to see the rest.

Happy Birthday!!

[jhanic]

WOW!!!!!

I can't wait to see the rest!

John

[Nerak]

Amazing!!

Pam, you ok? :lol:

[Dolan]

then envy of the boards, dear David :thumbsup:

[carlosdetweiller]

VERY nice, David! I know you are proud of it. I would be.

[Patrick]

As it was my birthday yesterday, it is appropriate to leave you a little teaser of a new awesome Pride & Joy (1 of 5) that await me upon my return from Ann Arbor next week. These have been in the works for a millenia...I have always wanted Michael Whelan to do remarques for me in my S/L Gunslingers (I have 3 numbers, a PC copy and a Lettered copy). We have talked about it for more than two years. I left my books with him in March and last night in an e-mail birthday wish, he left me a little present. There will be 4 more!

Hope you like....I am in a swoon.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DW_REMK_4.jpg
Holy moly, David! That is awesome! A happy birthday indeed!

[turtlex]

Amazing!!

Pam, you ok? :lol:


:lol: I hit my head with fainting from awe, but I'm fine now!

[Solar]

As it was my birthday yesterday, it is appropriate to leave you a little teaser of a new awesome Pride & Joy (1 of 5) that await me upon my return from Ann Arbor next week. These have been in the works for a millenia...I have always wanted Michael Whelan to do remarques for me in my S/L Gunslingers (I have 3 numbers, a PC copy and a Lettered copy). We have talked about it for more than two years. I left my books with him in March and last night in an e-mail birthday wish, he left me a little present. There will be 4 more!

Hope you like....I am in a swoon.



That...is insane. Congrats!

[Pasiuk57]

Amazing!!!
It's like my dad used to tell me "It's all in who you know...."
Beautiful drawing!!!

[Brice]

David, that is simply incredible! :D

Darkman, I'll just say again...let me know if you ever decide to part with that, please.

[super sam]

Fantastic. Congrats David.

[oy-the-brave]

Congrats David that remarque is fantastic, can't wait to see the others :thumbsup:

[frik]

David - this is absolutely amazing!
Congratulations - can't wait to see the rest!

sk

[herbertwest]

recieved :

"the illustrated stephen king trivia book"


and a new job (internship to be true)
:-)

[Brice]

Congratulations! :clap:

[Nerak]

recieved :

"the illustrated stephen king trivia book"


and a new job (internship to be true)
:-)



saweet! Congrats!! :excited:

[carlosdetweiller]

recieved :

"the illustrated stephen king trivia book"


and a new job (internship to be true)
:-)


Congratulations, Jeremy!

[jhanic]

Congratulations on the new position, Jeremy!

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congrats Herb

[turtlex]

recieved :

"the illustrated stephen king trivia book"


and a new job (internship to be true)
:-)

Congratulations!!!!!!!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!! :) It deservs a celebration!

[herbertwest]

thanks all :-)

[biomieg]

Mes félicitations pour ton nouveau boulot, HW ;)

[Patrick]

Congrats, Jeremy!

[herbertwest]

thanks

perfect biomeg! you even did put the accents ^^ :-)

[biomieg]

thanks

perfect biomeg! you even did put the accents ^^ :-)

Haha, en faite, quand j'ecris en Français je n'en suis pas trop sûr que c'est toujours correcte... parler Français, c'est plus facile (pour moi) ;)

[jhanic]

Huh?

John

[carlosdetweiller]

At first glance it looks like "just another signed CUJO" but check out the date.

The official publication date for CUJO was Sept. 8, 1981. The earliest signed copy in my collection was Sept. 7.

According to the seller (who lives in Hampden, ME) King did an early signing at the B. Dalton's in Bangor and this is from that signing on July 22, 1981 (about six full weeks prior to publication).

I probably have irrational exuberance but I am pretty excited to have this one.

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

[Brice]

I would say it's VERY rational exuberance. That's cool as hell.

[biomieg]

VERY nice, Bob!

[Randall Flagg]

Bob continues to amaze. Very nice, congratulations. In addition to the date, the signature is very very nice.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulations on the early signature Bob.

[lophophoras]

Nice purchase Bob!

:thumbsup:

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Bob!

John

[Darkmaniscoming]

Thats a beaut BOB!!!
I am confused a little though:
I have never seen "just another signed CUJO" in my life.:orely:

[Darkmaniscoming]

Just a little personal update.

This morning I was awakened by a very high pitched, shrill, terrified scream coming from the bedroom of a 16 year old girl who is currently riddled with teenage angst that has my entire household walking on eggshells....

I would have certainly paid double for my rubber night shift "helping hand" and have without a doubt received a great return from my initial investment.
Now I will have to lay low with it until another child can experience this wonderful thrill.

"Am I evil?....Yes I am." ~ Glen Danzig



Well my crazy "hand" arrived today...it is wild...it feels real and the children one by one when they least expect it will wake up with it on there pillows....
"Revenge is always best served COLD"...bruhaha

The flyer was alot more than I expected and thought it might be interesting to some so I scanned it here...srry its way to big so had to cut and paste...

This hand is sure a bit of a "slap to the face"
cause I guess I have to collect all the other stuff now...
Anybody ever seen any of it out there???????

[jhanic]

:lol:

John

[Randall Flagg]

Good job.

[Fsmdr]

Nice signature Bob. The date on it is amazing.

[turtlex]

Bob - that is super cool !! Congrats !

[Patrick]

Darkman: :rofl: You are truly evil.


Bob, congratulations on that early signed CUJO! Very, very cool. Your exuberance may be "irrational" to the rest of the world, but you know that here we understand.

[Darkmaniscoming]

sorry gave quote to wrong evil song writer..should read:
"~harris lyndon tatler brian"

It's dangerous to misquote evil people.:unsure:

[gsvec]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/C%20-%20SK%20Proofs%20and%20ARCs/UTDProof.jpg

'Nuff said!! :D

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!!

[Ricky]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/C%20-%20SK%20Proofs%20and%20ARCs/UTDProof.jpg

'Nuff said!! :D

Jealous.

Congratulations! :thumbsup:

[Pasiuk57]

Bob
nice date-both of my signed first's are from 1982!!

[natehorning]

I haven't posted any new purchases recently so here are a couple:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/573/medium/king_books_016.jpg
A recent anthology with a reprinted King story.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/573/medium/king_books_015.jpg
The partial proof containing King's contribution to the book.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/573/medium/king_books_012.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/573/medium/king_books_017.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/573/medium/king_books_013.jpg

Finally, one of my best eBay finds:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/573/medium/king_books_014.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Nate, I'm glad to see you got the UTD proof. Nick is a very reliable seller.

[natehorning]

I couldn't have asked for a better transaction. Quick shipping and the best packing I have ever received. In the age of the dreaded padded envelope, this book came with protective cardboard placed around it, in a bag, in a box, surrounded by packing peanuts and in another box.


Nate

[turtlex]

Congratulations, Gretchen! Quite the birthday gift for yourself.

Nice stuff there, nate! Very nice.

[Sir_Boomme]

I haven't posted any new purchases recently

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/573/medium/king_books_015.jpg
The partial proof containing King's contribution to the book.



congrads on the UTD proof... the midlife one is pretty rare too, i found one years ago, but haven't seen any since. the rock bottom remainders (minus king-who obviously hates texas) played at the texas book festival a few years ago and i got all of them to sign my proof copy. several of them said that they had never seen a proof themselves, and didn't even know it existed.

[Patrick]

Congrats, Gretchen and Nate!

[herbertwest]

I haven't posted any new purchases recently

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/573/medium/king_books_015.jpg
The partial proof containing King's contribution to the book.



congrads on the UTD proof... the midlife one is pretty rare too, i found one years ago, but haven't seen any since. the rock bottom remainders (minus king-who obviously hates texas) played at the texas book festival a few years ago and i got all of them to sign my proof copy. several of them said that they had never seen a proof themselves, and didn't even know it existed.

theres one on abebook (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=962955142&searchurl=kn%3Dstephen%2Bking%2Brock%2Bbottom%2Bco nfidential%26x%3D0%26y%3D0)

[natehorning]

I haven't posted any new purchases recently

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/573/medium/king_books_015.jpg
The partial proof containing King's contribution to the book.



congrads on the UTD proof... the midlife one is pretty rare too, i found one years ago, but haven't seen any since. the rock bottom remainders (minus king-who obviously hates texas) played at the texas book festival a few years ago and i got all of them to sign my proof copy. several of them said that they had never seen a proof themselves, and didn't even know it existed.

Thank you. It is interesting that you say that as I had never thought about a proof of this book before I viewed the photos of your collection a couple of years ago. Ever since it has always been on my radar. I don't know why but I enjoy it more than some of the full book proofs I have.


Nate

[jhanic]

I haven't posted any new purchases recently

The partial proof containing King's contribution to the book.



congrads on the UTD proof... the midlife one is pretty rare too, i found one years ago, but haven't seen any since. the rock bottom remainders (minus king-who obviously hates texas) played at the texas book festival a few years ago and i got all of them to sign my proof copy. several of them said that they had never seen a proof themselves, and didn't even know it existed.

theres one on abebook (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=962955142&searchurl=kn%3Dstephen%2Bking%2Brock%2Bbottom%2Bco nfidential%26x%3D0%26y%3D0)

Not any more. I just bought it.

John

[biomieg]

Veni, vidi, vici John!! ;) Congratulations!

[Patrick]

I haven't posted any new purchases recently

The partial proof containing King's contribution to the book.



congrads on the UTD proof... the midlife one is pretty rare too, i found one years ago, but haven't seen any since. the rock bottom remainders (minus king-who obviously hates texas) played at the texas book festival a few years ago and i got all of them to sign my proof copy. several of them said that they had never seen a proof themselves, and didn't even know it existed.

theres one on abebook (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=962955142&searchurl=kn%3Dstephen%2Bking%2Brock%2Bbottom%2Bco nfidential%26x%3D0%26y%3D0)

Not any more. I just bought it.

John

Of course you did, John. It's your reward for surviving the ten hours of country music for your wife.

[jhanic]

I also used the BIN for this:

UK On Writing proof dj (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180407303661&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

I may have overpaid for this, but it's the only one I've ever seen for sale.

It's not too often anymore that I'm able to add TWO items to my proof collection in one day.

Thanks, Patrick. I think I agree. I sure deserve it!

John

[Patrick]

Congrats on both proof acquisitions then, John!

[gsvec]

You deserve them indeed! I sure couldn't have survived that 10 hours . . . :P

[biomieg]

A GREAT acquisition, John!

[herbertwest]

I haven't posted any new purchases recently

The partial proof containing King's contribution to the book.



congrads on the UTD proof... the midlife one is pretty rare too, i found one years ago, but haven't seen any since. the rock bottom remainders (minus king-who obviously hates texas) played at the texas book festival a few years ago and i got all of them to sign my proof copy. several of them said that they had never seen a proof themselves, and didn't even know it existed.

theres one on abebook (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=962955142&searchurl=kn%3Dstephen%2Bking%2Brock%2Bbottom%2Bco nfidential%26x%3D0%26y%3D0)

Not any more. I just bought it.

John

ok well there aint anymore :unsure:

[carlosdetweiller]

I also used the BIN for this:

UK On Writing proof dj (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180407303661&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

I may have overpaid for this, but it's the only one I've ever seen for sale.



That is a rare one. I'm never sure about the validity of such numbers but when I bought mine in 2000 the seller swore there were only two such dust jackets. It's nice to know where the other one is.

[Hutch]

let's not forget my copy



I also used the BIN for this:

UK On Writing proof dj (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180407303661&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

I may have overpaid for this, but it's the only one I've ever seen for sale.



That is a rare one. I'm never sure about the validity of such numbers but when I bought mine in 2000 the seller swore there were only two such dust jackets. It's nice to know where the other one is.

[carlosdetweiller]

let's not forget my copy



I also used the BIN for this:

UK On Writing proof dj (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180407303661&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

I may have overpaid for this, but it's the only one I've ever seen for sale.



That is a rare one. I'm never sure about the validity of such numbers but when I bought mine in 2000 the seller swore there were only two such dust jackets. It's nice to know where the other one is.

I had forgotten. Like I said....I'm never sure about the validity of any seller's claims.

[jhanic]

So that's three!

John

[e_taylor]

So that's three!

John

Four including Mr. Rabbit Trick's copy.

[carlosdetweiller]

So that's three!

John

Four including Mr. Rabbit Trick's copy.

Didn't he just sell it to John?

[biomieg]

So that's three!

John

Four including Mr. Rabbit Trick's copy.

Didn't he just sell it to John?

... that's what I thought, too (I bought some stuff from the same seller recently and I assumed it was Mr. RT)...

[e_taylor]

Hmmm.... I didn't think that was his eBay ID. And it says that the item location is London, whereas Mr. RT is in Scotland, no?

[e_taylor]

I can't recall his eBay ID at the moment, but I suppose he could easily have a separate one for selling.

[biomieg]

Hmmm.... I didn't think that was his eBay ID. And it says that the item location is London, whereas Mr. RT is in Scotland, no?

I didn't think so either but I have reasons to assume it's him... I guess it's up to Mr. RT to confirm, deny, or leave us in blissful ignorance... :)

[e_taylor]

So the number remains three.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

John,

I believe there are only three of these djs.

I have an ebay account for buying which is private, and another for selling, as ebay don't allow you privacy as a seller.

Bioimeg,

Yes, you bought some stuff from me recently, (as did several others on here).

Eric,

The London thing came from the page I opened at random in the phone book. It could have been anywhere.

[jhanic]

Somehow my ABE account had an old credit card number and the original order was cancelled. I got my new credit card input and the Mid-Life Confidential proof is again on order by me. I don't know why the old card was still on the account. I've deleted it again.

John

[CRinVA]

I don't have a MLC Proof! GFuess I will ahve to be content with my First Edition copy signed by Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, Ridley Pearson, and Stephen King and wife Tabitha King! :-)

[Gris]

Mulliens turned me on to an auction for a 1st/1st Insomnia with the white jacket, which I was looking for to replace my price clipped copy.

While looking at her other auctions, she also had the entire Green Mile paperback set 1st printings listed for $4.99 and a Pet Sematary 1st listed for 12.99

I asked if the PS had Y38 and she said yes.

I ended up getting all 3 auctions for under $20.

They just arrived today. I FINALLY (after 4 failed attempts) got the right jacket of Insomnia. The GMs are all mint except for very subtley yellowed pages. The Pet Sematary is not only a 1st, it has the 1st state DJ with 1982 for caretakers!

I'm extremely happy with the purchase!

Curious for an answer to this from the experts...

How rare is the 1982 jacket compared to the correct 1983, and how much of a difference in value is there?

[biomieg]

The Pet Sematary is not only a 1st, it has the 1st state DJ with 1982 for caretakers!

I'm extremely happy with the purchase!

Curious for an answer to this from the experts...

How rare is the 1982 jacket compared to the correct 1983, and how much of a difference in value is there?

... turns out (I just went digging and checked) that I also have the 1st state DJ, so I'm curious as well!

[frik]

The Pet Sematary is not only a 1st, it has the 1st state DJ with 1982 for caretakers!

I'm extremely happy with the purchase!

Curious for an answer to this from the experts...

How rare is the 1982 jacket compared to the correct 1983, and how much of a difference in value is there?

... turns out (I just went digging and checked) that I also have the 1st state DJ, so I'm curious as well!

I do too.
Never knew it was special - or is it?

sk

[Sir_Boomme]

this is what happens when i don't buy anything for months...

arrived so far this week.... more on the way....

CD limteds by various authors:

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7085/pf02.jpg (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/pf02.jpg/)

some new proofs.... mostly UK's - and the signed limited F& SF

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9366/pf03.jpg (http://img43.imageshack.us/i/pf03.jpg/)

[jhanic]

Very nice, Terry! It doesn't seem that long ago that the UK Stand partial proof seemed rather scarce. They seem to be starting to turn up more and more now.

John

[Randall Flagg]

The Pet Sematary is not only a 1st, it has the 1st state DJ with 1982 for caretakers!

I'm extremely happy with the purchase!

Curious for an answer to this from the experts...

How rare is the 1982 jacket compared to the correct 1983, and how much of a difference in value is there?

... turns out (I just went digging and checked) that I also have the 1st state DJ, so I'm curious as well!

I do too.
Never knew it was special - or is it?

sk
Certainly not a difference like different states of 'Salem's Lot.
Pet Sematary is a hard book to find wih a Fine dustjacket. A fine 2nd state dj would be worth more than a good condition 1st state.
Both dj's in Fine condition, perhaps 10-20% premium for the 1st state.
So a $25 book might be $30 etc.

[shibus]

So, I'm checking out my Signed Cujo 1sts. I have a couple dated late September of 81 as well as one dated 8-16-81, (Inscribed to Greg) when I came across this one. Wasn't aware of the significance until I saw Bob's post. I need to stay more on top of the facts. How often does one get to stand up there with Bob?

http://usera.ImageCave.com/shibus/cujosig.jpg


At first glance it looks like "just another signed CUJO" but check out the date.

The official publication date for CUJO was Sept. 8, 1981. The earliest signed copy in my collection was Sept. 7.

According to the seller (who lives in Hampden, ME) King did an early signing at the B. Dalton's in Bangor and this is from that signing on July 22, 1981 (about six full weeks prior to publication).

I probably have irrational exuberance but I am pretty excited to have this one.

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

[Patrick]

Nice haul, Terry.

Greg, way to go!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Greg!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

How often does one get to stand up there with Bob?



Pretty often! There are many items owned by members of this site that I do not have and would love to own.

[shibus]

How often does one get to stand up there with Bob?



Pretty often! There are many items owned by members of this site that I do not have and would love to own.

Oh man Bob. Sorry Buddy. Sure wasn't trying to one up you. Just surprised the heck out of me to have a couple signed prepublication. And earlier than one of yours could mean maybe earliest. I have a interest for those too.

[herbertwest]

A set of 11 french fanzine (Steve's Rag), from Burt Hatlen's collection.
Unfortunately, it's not the whole lot of fanzines... :-(

[Dolan]

OMFG I am totally happy that I got this yesterday. It's the new book by Orhan Pamuk who won the Nobel Prize for literature this year. I haven't read it and not sure if I should since this is the proof but I am DYING to!!!!

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr205/nykennyny/Orhan.jpg

[jhanic]

If you die, you can't read it. I'd suggest that if you really want to read it that much, use latex gloves and handle it very carefully. :P

John

[Dolan]

If you die, you can't read it. I'd suggest that if you really want to read it that much, use latex gloves and handle it very carefully. :P

John

:excited:

[Patrick]

If you die, you can't read it. I'd suggest that if you really want to read it that much, use latex gloves and handle it very carefully. :P

John

:excited:

I say get yourself a big chili-cheeseburger and a large cup of coffee filled to the brim and read it while eating and riding the subway. You only live once.

[namelessnpoor]

Nothing special but i stopped by the local Barnes and Noble today and was just looking around, wasting time bascially and i came across the hardcover edition of
The Gunslinger Born, on the sale rack ! got it for $7.40 tax included.
Not to bad i'd say.

[Darkmaniscoming]

A couple more interesting items from that private collection i bought out a while back.
Someone really loved their pb's...these are leather rebound first printings. original designs are imprinted on the leather. Kinda neat.

[biomieg]

A couple more interesting items from that private collection i bought out a while back.
Someone really loved their pb's...these are leather rebound first printings. original designs are imprinted on the leather. Kinda neat.

VERY cool! I especially love the Night Shift!

[jhanic]

I just received this. It's one of about three know UK On Writing proof dust jackets known to exist:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/UKOnWritingunusedproofcover.jpg

This one's kind of special because, as far as I know, there was no UK proof of On Writing distributed.

John

[Patrick]

Congrats, John.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

A true rarity. Congratulations John.

[biomieg]

A wonderful acquisition John :)

[turtlex]

Oh, John, that's sa-weet !

[biomieg]

I received a beautiful, almost mint copy of the UK Rose Madder 1st/1st with the black endpapers and the 'sans-Insomnia' DJ today!

I'm borrowing this picture from another copy that's on eBay right now, until I made a photo of my own :) it shows the differences between the two states:

http://i.ebayimg.com/06/!B,6-fw!CGk~$(KGrHgoH-D8EjlLlzKDlBKtnv5V3+!~~_12.JPG

The one currently on eBay is cheaper than what I paid by the way, and knowing the seller, it will be in excellent shape. So make haste and bid (http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Stephen-King-Rose-Madder-Proof-Variant-Dustjacket_W0QQitemZ180410038243QQcmdZViewItemQQpt ZUK_Books_Fiction_GL?hash=item2a0146b7e3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14), my brethren!! It's a great addition to any King collection!

[jhanic]

Congratulations on that one, biomieg! Those seem fairly scarce, though I think a lot of them are "flying under the radar" because a lot of people don't know the one with the black endpapers are unique. I got my copy quite a while ago but didn't realize the dust jackets were different until the eBay auction.

John

[biomieg]

The fact that even veteran collectors such as yourself, John, learn something new every now and then, makes me happy :) it means that collecting books won't ever get boring!

[biomieg]

Which reminds me of the fact that I'm already secretly contemplating which author's works I'm going to collect once my primary King wishlist is done :evil: I've decided that there are a couple more writers whose books I need to have in hardback 1st/1sts!

[jhanic]

Just think of the possibilities of collecting the hardcover firsts of the Harry Potter books!!

John

[frik]

Which reminds me of the fact that I'm already secretly contemplating which author's works I'm going to collect once my primary King wishlist is done :evil: I've decided that there are a couple more writers whose books I need to have in hardback 1st/1sts!

Could you let us in on your secret thoughts, Michaël?? :)

sk

[e_taylor]

Which reminds me of the fact that I'm already secretly contemplating which author's works I'm going to collect once my primary King wishlist is done :evil: I've decided that there are a couple more writers whose books I need to have in hardback 1st/1sts!

Brian Keene and Edward Lee are two fun to collect authors - ones I've been contemplating starting a collection around for a while but have never quite taken the plunge.

[biomieg]

The first authors that come to (my) mind are Michael Crichton, Peter Straub, Robert McCammon, Neil Gaiman, Clive Cussler and Joe Hill :) although in some cases, I will have to settle with 1st trade paperbacks, I guess.

... and yes, the Harry Potter books! I'm also contemplating getting a nice set of old Tolkien books, just for the fun of it...

[pixiedark76]

Here is my new pride and Joy

The Talisman issue #0 San-Diego Comic Convention
black and white issue

http://i33.tinypic.com/32zrpd4.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/1zf7iw9.jpg


http://i37.tinypic.com/t0gc8z.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2vkyeys.jpg



I got it for $11.99 on eBay, but I think it was well worth it! I can't wait for the full-color issue and the rest of the series to come out!

[Brice]

I am jealous. Congratulations! :)

[frik]

Looks amazing. Great buy!

sk

[Patrick]

I look forward to tracking one of those down at some point as well. Congrats, pixie!

[ToeAndno]

This is my current pride and joy, mainly because it is so good (so far) and it seems like ages ago since news of this novel was released.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs247.snc1/9425_139767804086_557034086_2671694_7783093_n.jpg

[Patrick]

Congrats, ToeAndo, on your UTD ARC. I'm looking forward to that story.


My most recent Pride & Joy acquisitions have all been of the Joe Hill variety:

An inscribed drawing by artist Vincent Chong in my GUNPOWDER signed, numbered limited edition.

THE SAVED chapbook signed, numbered limited edition.

IDW: THE FIRST DECADE traycased signed, unnumbered limited edition

SDCC L&K Promotional Keys signed, numbered limited edition.

[biomieg]

This is my current pride and joy, mainly because it is so good (so far) and it seems like ages ago since news of this novel was released.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs247.snc1/9425_139767804086_557034086_2671694_7783093_n.jpg

Mine is on its way :D

[pixiedark76]

How do you get Advanced Reader Copies of books? Do you contact the publishing company or the author? Do you have to pay for ARC or can you get them for free?

[jhanic]

EBay is the most common way for Under the Dome. I have contacts both in the US and UK from whom I purchase copies.

John

[shibus]

You guys remember last December when Glenn Chadbourne commisioned 10 paintings to be done referred to as "Haunt your House". I ordered one of them and then promptly forgot about it figuring with Cemetery Dance involved in it it might be a year or 9 before I saw it. Well it came in yesterday and I thought I would share it. He did a great job on it. I Love it. Me, My Wife, My 4 girls and my dogs. Being a big Beetlejuice fan the Creepy thing coming out of the tree kinda reminds me of a sandworm. It's going to the frame shop today so if anyone would like to see the finished piece I'll post it when it comes back.

Before

http://usera.ImageCave.com/shibus/before.jpg

After

http://usera.ImageCave.com/shibus/after.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

WOW!!! AWESOME!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Wow. I wish I had done that.

[oy-the-brave]

Both of the "house" pieces we have seen here are fantastic, congrats :thumbsup:

[jhanic]

Very nice!

John

[Patrick]

Yes, very cool, Bob! Congratulations.

Please do post another photo once it's been framed.

Perhaps 20% or so larger would show us more detail too.

[turtlex]

Oh, that's great !! Congrats!

[Pasiuk57]

I will show my "house" photo next week on here--took a LONG LONG time to get but it came and it is truly really nice. Time to get it framed.....

[Randall Flagg]

Couple of new things.
Joe Hill Key #355.
The Stephen King Illustrated Companion. I am amazed at the high quality replicas that come in the book. Simple jaw dropping!
The contents of one little slipcase are pictured here, but there are many more.:P


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

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

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

[jhanic]

The promotional booklet from the UK for Under the Dome.

Front:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/UKUndertheDomepromofront.jpg

Back:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/UKUndertheDomepromoback.jpg

This is only the third of these I've seen on eBay. I'm sure they're more common than that, but...

John

[biomieg]

Good to see it found your home, John! Reading the full novel, I could compare and I noticed that the excerpt in the promo booklet skips some parts. But even then, the narrative flows.

[Cutter]

Some awesome stuff guys. Shibus that picture is very nice, congrats!

[Sir_Boomme]

Couple of new things.
Joe Hill Key #355.
The Stephen King Illustrated Companion. I am amazed at the high quality replicas that come in the book. Simple jaw dropping!
The contents of one little slipcase are pictured here, but there are many more.:P


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

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

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

ok.... back to this...

the drum.. "replicas" .... these are being mass produced and sent with the book?

is this a complete newsletter of the drum?

[Randall Flagg]

Good to see it found your home, John! Reading the full novel, I could compare and I noticed that the excerpt in the promo booklet skips some parts. But even then, the narrative flows.
No spoilers please.:cry:

[Randall Flagg]

ok.... back to this...

the drum.. "replicas" .... these are being mass produced and sent with the book?

is this a complete newsletter of the drum?
It seems to be a complete replica.
I just peeked, removed and shot a pick.

[Patrick]

Nice, Jerome. I guess I better get off the stick and order myself a copy.

- - -

My newest non-King signed limited slipcased Pride & Joy from Subterranean Press arrived today:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Gaiman-SongDEarth01.jpg...http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Gaiman-SongDEarth03.jpg

Signed by Jack Vance and 24 others, including Neil Gaiman, Dan Simmons and Dean Koontz.

[biomieg]

Good to see it found your home, John! Reading the full novel, I could compare and I noticed that the excerpt in the promo booklet skips some parts. But even then, the narrative flows.
No spoilers please.:cry:

Sorry Jerome, I didn't think this could be considered a spoiler? I just noticed that the excerpt in the booklet does not simply constitute the first 'x' pages of the novel but that it is slightly abridged, presumably to maintain the flow and make this excerpt more 'self-contained'. If I did spoil anything, it's that there's more to read in the novel :D

[jhanic]

I just got my copy of the 2010 Stephen King Desk Calendar. It's got a really neat 3-d front cover that just doesn't scan properly.

John

[herbertwest]

digital camera for Christmas :P