Your New Pride and Joy!

[DavidK44]

My newest non-King signed limited slipcased Pride & Joy from Subterranean Press arrived today. Signed by Jack Vance and 24 others, including Neil Gaiman, Dan Simmons and Dean Koontz.

My copy arrived today (#93). I agree - it's a beautiful book. I opened it up to look at it, and before I knew it, I'd read two stories. Looking forward to reading the rest.

Regards, DavidK

[Patrick]

My newest non-King signed limited slipcased Pride & Joy from Subterranean Press arrived today. Signed by Jack Vance and 24 others, including Neil Gaiman, Dan Simmons and Dean Koontz.

My copy arrived today (#93). I agree - it's a beautiful book. I opened it up to look at it, and before I knew it, I'd read two stories. Looking forward to reading the rest.

Regards, DavidK
Yours must have been boxed up right before mine as I received #94.

I have read a couple stories in the book as well (I have an ARC). It's very good!

[willie3]

VERY Nice Patrick !

I waited too long on that one and missed it, :doh:
gonna try to snag a copy on the secondary market.

[wizardsrainbow]

A couple of new additions to my collection:

Lettered Skeleton Crew - Letter KK

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

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Skeleton_Lettered1.JPG

[wizardsrainbow]

And this one I think turtlex will covet!

A Robin Furth inscribed Treachery graphic novel. The alteration in the "Gunslinger Creed" was one that I couldn't pass up.

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

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Treachery11.JPG

[Brice]

Wow! Congratulations David! That book sure is beautiful. :drool:

[lophophoras]

Very nice!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulations David. Excellent additions to your collection.

[jhanic]

Very nice, David. Some worthy acquisitions!

John

[turtlex]

Wow !! You called that one right, David !! :lol:

I love that book !!!! :drool:

[frik]

A couple of new additions to my collection:

Lettered Skeleton Crew - Letter KK

Congratulations!!!

:thumbsup:

I still want this book.
I do have the numbered edition, and it's one of my absolute favorites.
I doubt I'll ever buy the lettered edition.
Simply too expensive. :cry:

sk

[Patrick]

Congrats on the lettered Skeleton Crew and the cool inscription on Treachery!

[Fsmdr]

Great acquisition, David. I love that zippered Skeleton Crew.

[wizardsrainbow]

Lettered Skeleton Crew courtesy of our own PlayPhish. Thanks Man! He even hand delivered it to my house. Was nice to have him here as I've only visited with him at the Whelan household until yesterday.

[Sir_Boomme]

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.


so that is not the code name mousetrap - which one is it?

my problems with the replicas is... down the road, how many of these are going to be passed off as original later on on ebay.
when owners of the originals paid many hundreds for theirs, these replicas can definitely possibly dilute the marketabilty and validity of those originals.

add in the fact that unless there was expressed permission from king to make the replicas, i assume there might be some legal issues with copying and selling them... not sure on that though.



hey wiz. congrads on the zippered skeleton crew.... it's a pretty sweet book ain't it.

[NeedfulKings]

I'm beside myself with Bev's new book. It's incredible and I've only looked at 30% so far!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/IMG_1181.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/IMG_1177.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/IMG_1176.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/IMG_1175.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/IMG_1179.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/IMG_1180.jpg

My God, that signature in the 3rd picture looks SO real--to the point where I feel like I see indentations on the back of the paper. :scared:

**breathes deep** Tell me it's just a facsimile!

:)

[Rahfa]

my problems with the replicas is... down the road, how many of these are going to be passed off as original later on on ebay.
when owners of the originals paid many hundreds for theirs, these replicas can definitely possibly dilute the marketabilty and validity of those originals.



I sort of agree...I mean, it's awesome to read them, but I wonder if just printing them in book form might have been the better bet? I mean - those look amazing! But maybe too much so?

I dunno...probably not a problem, but it might create some fakery down the road...or, just being paranoid.

Great book, though - that's undeniable!

[Patrick]

Damn, that is one sweet book. I need to order one! :blush:

[e_taylor]

my problems with the replicas is... down the road, how many of these are going to be passed off as original later on on ebay.
when owners of the originals paid many hundreds for theirs, these replicas can definitely possibly dilute the marketabilty and validity of those originals.



I sort of agree...I mean, it's awesome to read them, but I wonder if just printing them in book form might have been the better bet? I mean - those look amazing! But maybe too much so?

I dunno...probably not a problem, but it might create some fakery down the road...or, just being paranoid.

Great book, though - that's undeniable!

I think its a valid concern, assuming theres no differentiating details between the original and these facsimiles. For instance, Bob's letter thats reproduced there - if one shows up on eBay, what recourse does he have? He can try to get it pulled because he owns the original.... but to a third party like eBay, how to you tell which is the original? It could get messy, and will likely dilute the market for those rarities.

[mae]

Perhaps you guys missed it, because it's pretty small, but each sheet says REPRODUCTION in one corner or another.

[e_taylor]

Perhaps you guys missed it, because it's pretty small, but each sheet says REPRODUCTION in one corner or another.

Problem solved then!

[carlosdetweiller]

The reproductions of The Drum and Comics Review are significantly smaller than the originals. Also, the only pages reproduced are the front page and the pages containing King's stories. The rest of the pages were not reproduced. I don't think any of these concerns about forgeries are valid, IMO.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I still think the concers are a "little" valid.

I can blank out the REPRODUCTION word and photocopy it at at 105%, which gives me a facsimile which is nearer to the original.

(Good enough to fool ebayers, if someone was so inclined).

[Ari_Racing]

Actually...forgeries of these seem to be as easy as to make more 1st Salem's Lot DJ, and I think you don't see them.

[Sir_Boomme]

The reproductions of The Drum and Comics Review are significantly smaller than the originals. Also, the only pages reproduced are the front page and the pages containing King's stories. The rest of the pages were not reproduced. I don't think any of these concerns about forgeries are valid, IMO.


the fact that not all the pages were reproduced does ease my mind/concerns a bit... and i'm glad to hear that fact. (i haven't yet got the book myself... but plan to this week)

but...
since you and i and only a couple of others know about those pages and what they actually contain(in my case the code named mousetrap version)... i can see rabbit trick's scenerio coming around and unsuspecting buyers getting taken.
kind of like all those faked "original" signed scripts that are so abundant on ebay.

so folks - just be sure to check with bob before you plop down large monies for "originals" of these - otherwise you might end up a sad little camper.

[Sir_Boomme]

Actually...forgeries of these seem to be as easy as to make more 1st Salem's Lot DJ, and I think you don't see them.

not quite as easy....

there are not thousand of fascimile copies of the 1st salem's lots out there...
and since these early works by king were not professionally produce book covers, but simply low tech high school produced quality - they'd be much easier to photocopy and pass off than a professionally manufactured salem's lot book jacket.
i do have to admit i'm surprised at the prices that the 1st state salem's jacket commands... someone with the right equipment hasn't already tried to professionally forge some of these jackets...

this is where proof of provenance is important

[turtlex]

Hey ... Just won this for 99cents!! ( well, $2.99 with shipping )

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/DT_WizGlassPromo.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice, Pam!

Congratulations!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

That usually goes in the $10 range! Or at least, it used to.

John

[biomieg]

I paid even more for mine hahaha... you got a great deal!

Oh, slightly off-topic (seeing John reply and thinking of his proof thread), John or anyone else: have you seen a Blaze promo booklet come up for sale recently? I've never seen one except in the JHanic proof thread, and I'd like to get one someday :)

[biomieg]

My latest prides & joys (pictures off the internet, I still need to take photos - which reminds me that my website is in dire need of updating!):

http://www.michaelcrichton.net/images/big-terminalman.jpghttp://www.michaelcrichton.net/images/big-electroniclife.jpg

That's right folks, as I'm approaching the end of phase I in my King collecting, I'm also starting to get some of my other favorite authors in 1st/1st hardback. It's almost funny (and a bit anti-climactic) to see how quickly one can get all the Michael Crichton 1st/1sts for a relatively small sum of money. Right now, most of them are already on their way to me 8) Note that I didn't get into his pseudonyms (John Lange etc.) yet, that should prove to be a bit more challenging!

[jhanic]

I paid even more for mine hahaha... you got a great deal!

Oh, slightly off-topic (seeing John reply and thinking of his proof thread), John or anyone else: have you seen a Blaze promo booklet come up for sale recently? I've never seen one except in the JHanic proof thread, and I'd like to get one someday :)

I haven't seen one for a long, long time. I actually got mine from my UK contact (who gets my UK proofs for me). I think there were a few that were offered via eBay when they first came out. Nothing since.

John

[mae]

I finished my Crichton collection of first editions in just a few months. Didn't cost very much at all. Strange.

[biomieg]

I finished my Crichton collection of first editions in just a few months. Didn't cost very much at all. Strange.

Or maybe our perception of what a 1st/1st book should cost is distorted by our King collecting :)

[jhanic]

I got to thinking about the UK promo booklet for Blaze and realized that I don't think there was a UK proof issued for that book. Similarly, I also got a promo booklet for the UK Cell, and I don't think there was a proof issued for that one either. I do have the promo booklet for Under the Dome, but I know there was a UK proof issued. I got the first two from my UK contact, while the last I had to get from eBay. My contact is a reviewer in the UK. He didn't even know there was a promo for Under the Dome until I asked him about it.

John

[Chooch]

Congrats Pam...you got a deal..I paid $15 for mine...still a cool little booklet :thumbsup:

[biomieg]

I got to thinking about the UK promo booklet for Blaze and realized that I don't think there was a UK proof issued for that book. Similarly, I also got a promo booklet for the UK Cell, and I don't think there was a proof issued for that one either. I do have the promo booklet for Under the Dome, but I know there was a UK proof issued. I got the first two from my UK contact, while the last I had to get from eBay. My contact is a reviewer in the UK. He didn't even know there was a promo for Under the Dome until I asked him about it.

John

I was thinking something along the same lines. Also, it got me wondering how, where, and to whom exactly these promo booklets are normally distributed? Are they just that - promo items freely distributed among booksellers - or are they spread in limited numbers and do they serve other purposes within the publishing industry?

[turtlex]

Thanks, everyone. I'm pretty thrilled. I think I put in a top bid of $12 and just let it run it's course. I think I was the only bidder - so really lucked out.

[Resident Chris]

My new Pride is "Stephen King: The Non Fiction" Signed/Numbered by Wood/Brooks!

[Patrick]

My latest non-King P&J:

These slipcased sets of Joe Hill's LOCKE & KEY are limited to 100 each (not numbered) and are San Diego Comic Con exclusives (the slipcases not the comic books).

These are the sets from the 2008 SDCC and the 2009 SDCC:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Hill-LKSDCC0809.jpg

[turtlex]

Oh, Patrick - those are sweet! I love that he dated them!

[Patrick]

Thanks, Pam!

[Dolan]

One of the best moments of my life was meeting Junot Diaz. He won the Pulitzer Prize this year for this book. He is one of the kindest men you can ever meet. Personable, generous and an amazing example of American writing. If you guys want something different to read, he has a collection of short stories called Drown (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=junot+diaz&bi=0&bx=off&ds=30&sortby=2&sts=t&tn=drown&x=0&y=0) that you can get on AbeBooks for about $3. Check it out...

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr205/nykennyny/photo-6.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

One of the best moments of my life was meeting Junot Diaz. He won the Pulitzer Prize this year for this book. He is one of the kindest men you can ever meet. Personable, generous and an amazing example of American writing. If you guys want something different to read, he has a collection of short stories called Drown (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=junot+diaz&bi=0&bx=off&ds=30&sortby=2&sts=t&tn=drown&x=0&y=0) that you can get on AbeBooks for about $3. Check it out...

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr205/nykennyny/photo-6.jpg

Thanks Kenny, a fine recommendation if I know you (and I do!)

Congrats to you too Patrick!

[Rahfa]

Not as cool as being the model for Father Callahan...but still...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30661946&l=1a67f78f47&id=1347973874

[carlosdetweiller]

Not as cool as being the model for Father Callahan...but still...



Definitely cool. Congratulations.

[Gunkslinger]

Awesome!

[Patrick]

Not as cool as being the model for Father Callahan...but still...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30661946&l=1a67f78f47&id=1347973874

Wow, Rahfa! What did you do in Iraq to earn that recognition?

[Rahfa]

Not as cool as being the model for Father Callahan...but still...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30661946&l=1a67f78f47&id=1347973874

Wow, Rahfa! What did you do in Iraq to earn that recognition?

He used a very, very brief bit of my reporting from when I was there as a photojournalist a few times over the last three years:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2001490&id=1347973874&l=49fc2fb04c

[Patrick]

:thumbsup:

[turtlex]

Not as cool as being the model for Father Callahan...but still...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30661946&l=1a67f78f47&id=1347973874

Congrats. That's cool.

[jhanic]

Many thanks to Kyle for this one! It's the only one I've seen--the bound manuscript sized proof of the Pocket Books edition of Stephen King at the Movies:

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

John

[Ari_Racing]

Not many new adquisitions lately, but here are some :)

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

Includes the spanish edition of Esquire magazine with the story Morality, the Inhuman magazine signed by Allen K. and three dvds (the three Kings, Ghost Hunters from the Stanley Hotel and a biography).

And a gift from Vincent Chong:

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

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Fsmdr]

Very cool, John and Ari!. Nice haul.

[Patrick]

Congrats, Ari. The signed HIA print is great!

[herbertwest]

nice! I didnt know there was a DVD from "The 3 Kings"

[Ari_Racing]

I don't think it's a "legal" dvd. A friend of mine managed to grab a copy.

[Ari_Racing]

Well...this is a surprise. I received the arc of the UK paperback ed. of Just After Sunset with the promo letter...and I wasn't even informed that I was going to receive it :)

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

[turtlex]

Very cool, Ari !
Nice stuff.

[jhanic]

Nice, Ari. I got my copy back in August.

John

[wizardsrainbow]

I received an King inscribed 1st Grant edition of Song of Susannah today. Purchased for $85!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[mae]

I don't think it's a "legal" dvd. A friend of mine managed to grab a copy.

Perfectly legal. It can be purchased at CSPAN's website for the event.

[lophophoras]

Yeah. CSPAN was selling them for around $40.00 a while back. I've got a copy somewhere.

[herbertwest]

I don't think it's a "legal" dvd. A friend of mine managed to grab a copy.

Perfectly legal. It can be purchased at CSPAN's website for the event.

Ah? It wasnt complicated to grab the video from the streaming source, but of course it aint like a DVD from the original source...

Nice Ari! This cover is really really nice !

[biomieg]

Today I received my copy of the trade HC of Cycle of the Werewolf (with after-market slipcase) from Kyle (Kacod)! I love it :)

I expect two more prides & joys this week, and once they have arrived I'll post some new pictures!

[jhanic]

I just now, finally, received a copy of the American Nightmares #3 sketch variant. For some reason I've had a heck of a time finding this one at a more-or-less reasonable price.

John

[Gris]

Just got this in the mail today. $50 on eBay.

http://allgris.dns4me.com:8085/books/Images/Fantasy_&_Science_Fiction,_1990,_Dec_Magazine_f.jpg

http://allgris.dns4me.com:8085/books/Images%5CFantasy%20&%20Science%20Fiction,%2019912065_ag.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Great price Craig. Congrats.

[wizardsrainbow]

Agreed. Nice purchase

[Randall Flagg]

$50 is a great price!

[jhanic]

Borderlands 5 proof with Stationary Bike:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_Proofs/Borderlands5proof.jpg

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, John!

[Patrick]

Nice acquisitions, guys!

[Ari_Racing]

Received today:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0129.jpg

A comic signed by Berni Wrightson, The Rock Bottom Remainders book, another copy of PLayboy magazine, Blood & Smoke in cd, Legends HC and the Bag of Bones magnets (which are way cool!)

[jhanic]

Very nice, Ari! I like the Bag of Bones magnets too!

John

[oy-the-brave]

I have had this in the works for a while but here is my latest "pride & joy" the final piece in my Oy trilogy by Alan M Clark:

sketch


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


light study


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


final painting


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

[Brice]

Oh, that is great! :D

poor oy! :(

[Patrick]

Nice work once again, Mr. Clark!

[turtlex]

Wow, Dave. Very impressive. I love the different stages.
An amazing piece. Congrats!

[carlosdetweiller]

Those are really nice, Dave. The more I see of Alan's work the more I like it.

[Randall Flagg]

I love seeing the different stages of the piece.

[Ari_Racing]

I love it! Congratulations!

[Ricky]

That's my favorite one of the three, Dave. Very nice!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Wow Dave! Very nice indeed. You must be thrilled.

[Fsmdr]

Really nice, Dave. I love it.

[Ari_Racing]

Ok..I kept this for some time until it arrived. Excellent surprise before my departure!

It costed only 26 dollars with shipping to Argentina included. Flawless condition!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0130.jpg

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Ari! A GREAT buy!

John

[willie3]

Congrats to Dave & Ari !
:thumbsup:
Very Cool Acquisitions !
And Ari, what a bargain !!:drool:

Karl

[biomieg]

Great Ari, it looks wonderful! Mine was 3 times as expensive and doesn't even look half as good ;)

[CRinVA]

Got a package in the mail today from Simon and Schuster! Man o man was I surprized to get Under the Dome signed a couple days before the release! No pics yet, but had to shout out!

[Ricky]

Ari, that's a bargain and a half! Congrats!!

[Gris]

Ari, how the beep did you get that for $26 bucks shipped?

[Chooch]

Ok..I kept this for some time until it arrived. Excellent surprise before my departure!

It costed only 26 dollars with shipping to Argentina included. Flawless condition!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0130.jpg

damn Ari..very nice...congrates. I'll double your price and pay for shipping :lol:

[herbertwest]

Recieved 5 more french fanzines (Steve's Rag) missing from my collection.

Only a few issues missing, but it's gonna be tough to find them...

[Ari_Racing]

LOL.

It's the first time I find a real jewel at abebooks. I saw it a night and it belonged to a bookstore in Germany. 7 euros for the book, 10 for the shipping.

Yes...I paid more for the shipping than for the book itself. :)

But it took me some time...been trying to find a good deal on that Rage book for more than a year!

[Fsmdr]

LOL.

It's the first time I find a real jewel at abebooks. I saw it a night and it belonged to a bookstore in Germany. 7 euros for the book, 10 for the shipping.

Yes...I paid more for the shipping than for the book itself. :)

But it took me some time...been trying to find a good deal on that Rage book for more than a year!


Congrats, Ari!. It is a 1st printing, I assume?.

[Patrick]

Congrats, Ari! Happy to hear your perseverance paid off.

[Calla_Wolf]

LOL.

It's the first time I find a real jewel at abebooks. I saw it a night and it belonged to a bookstore in Germany. 7 euros for the book, 10 for the shipping.

Yes...I paid more for the shipping than for the book itself. :)

But it took me some time...been trying to find a good deal on that Rage book for more than a year!


Congrats, Ari!. It is a 1st printing, I assume?.

I BELIEVE (I may well be wrong) that there wasn't a second printing...

Stunning deal matey - well done on being so patient

[carlosdetweiller]

I BELIEVE (I may well be wrong) that there wasn't a second printing...



I think you are right. I've never seen a later printing of RAGE.

I have seen 2nd and 3rd printings of THE LONG WALK but I don't recall seeing later printings of any of the other early Bachman paperbacks.

[e_taylor]

I BELIEVE (I may well be wrong) that there wasn't a second printing...



I think you are right. I've never seen a later printing of RAGE.

I have seen 2nd and 3rd printings of THE LONG WALK but I don't recall seeing later printings of any of the other early Bachman paperbacks.

I've seen a 2nd printing for Roadwork, and I think Running Man too.

[Patrick]

The Signed Limited edition.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/King-UTD2.jpg...http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/King-UTD1.jpg

[cody44]

Your band is gold, right? Because mine is and I'm just curious if your flash turned it red.

[Patrick]

Your band is gold, right? Because mine is and I'm just curies if your flash turned it red.
Mine is kind of an orange-gold (golden orange?), not straight gold. :orely:

[jhanic]

Mine too.

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Your band is gold, right? Because mine is and I'm just curious if your flash turned it red.

Mine is orange-gold as well.

Is your band gold? A golden ticket band?

I would be leery of an invitation to visit the chocolate factory of Chester's Mills:cyclops:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Brice]

:lol:

[SkippyD023]

It was a great day today..... I received both Knowing Darkness and Under The Dome S/L.

Knowing Darkness was one HUGE book. The photos do not do it justice. I took these quick photos of the front and back of the case along with the cover of the book. This will be a fun one to read. Jerad did a FANTASTIC job!!:clap::clap:

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/SkippyD023/DSCN4563.jpg
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/SkippyD023/DSCN4564.jpg
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/SkippyD023/DSCN4565.jpg

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/SkippyD023/DSCN4562.jpg

[Patrick]

That is a good day. Congrats!

I see you took your S/L out of the shrinkwrap. I'd like to do that as well, but I'm paranoid about accidentally screwing up the band or something afterward, since there's no slip- or traycase to store it in as yet. Not sure how long I'm going to be able to hold out without checking the signature though.

[jhanic]

I took mine out and put it in an archival bag. It'll stay there until I get a case.

John

[SkippyD023]

Yeah, I had to open it to look it over and see what my $200 got me... I put a cover over the DJ right away to protect it and the band until I can get a case.

[Sam]

Patrick, I understand your hesitation, but you have to remember that S&S aren't like the presses we're use to dealing with regarding limited editions. If you wait too long and open the book to find it's torn, or missing something (like the signature page) there's a chance they won't have any replacement copies left (cause they sold them all after a couple of months).

Just my thoughts mind you. I have no information regarding this.

[tippy4]

I just put a Brodart cover over my DJ and band and slapped it back on the book.

I am annoyed by the cards, and frankly wish they did not exist.

The stamped case they came in is over-sized, and as a result the corner was crushed.

My amazon order with my trade edition should arrive today!

[lophophoras]

I was annoyed that they used a double sided tape to stick the card case to the top of the page edges.

What is the possibility of tape residue damaging the page edges and the damage not being seen until the book ages some? (Just a thought, I could be wrong. But it did definitely come to mind when I removed the shrink wrap and saw it.)

:orely:

[Patrick]

Ok, thanks for all the feedback, you guys. I have today off work, so as soon as the kids leave to go play with their friends, that shrinkwrap is coming off.

Now what's this about tape sticking the card case to the book pages? :doh:

[Dolan]

Not to defend S&S - because I certainly am not...

But they are hardly used to publishing limited editions of any kind. So what we may see as a juvenile flaw, they see as a corner cut or even an easier way of doing things.

Again - I don't excuse it because for all the money they rape..I mean raked in over this, they could have paid a professional a fee like... $3,000 to just DESIGN a basic limited for them. In this economy, I am sure any one of us would have come up with something cool.

If not, then at least some type of limitation page!

[Randall Flagg]

My amazon order with my trade edition should arrive today!
Amazon shipped my trade and deluxe via US mail, so I expect them tomorrow since today is a Holiday.

[lophophoras]

Ok, thanks for all the feedback, you guys. I have today off work, so as soon as the kids leave to go play with their friends, that shrinkwrap is coming off.

Now what's this about tape sticking the card case to the book pages? :doh:

LOL..it looks like a piece of double sided tape to me. I think they used it to prevent the card case from moving around possibly.

I can take a pic of it and post it when I get home later tonight.

[jhanic]

The tape seems not especially sticky--I laid both the signed and unsigned editions on their backs and after a little while, both boxes of cards fell off on their own. I wouldn't worry about the tape affecting the pages.

John

[NeedfulKings]

I pre-ordered my trade edition when I ordered Bev's new book from B&N. The trade edition arrived today via UPS and I'm already 50 pages in!

[Gris]

big list. Having met with, spoken to, and enjoyed a meal with Mark Stutzman, and several other really wonderful folks, I expanded my signed collection by a significant number last night.


First Off, The Limited UtD arrived. I don;t need to show pics. there are enough around by now.

Next, from the King NYC event... CLICK ME (http://books.allgris.com/Detail.aspx?ISBN=9781439148501). There are a few pictures there, just easier than posting them here individually. Pictured are the sig sheet from the book, the ticket, and the playbill from the event.

and, thanks to a very generous Mr. Stutzman...

Cell (http://books.allgris.com/Detail.aspx?ISBN=0743292332)
Duma Key (http://books.allgris.com/Detail.aspx?ISBN=9781416552512)
Everything's Eventual (http://books.allgris.com/Detail.aspx?ISBN=0743235150)
From A Buick 8 (http://books.allgris.com/Detail.aspx?ISBN=0743211375)
Lisey's Story Regular (http://books.allgris.com/Detail.aspx?ISBN=0743289412)
and Slipcased (http://books.allgris.com/Detail.aspx?ISBN=9780739476536)
editions.

Above all were the memories of a great time with great people, but ari will have to posst the pictures for that part.

[jhanic]

Nice, Craig!

John

[Patrick]

:thumbsup:

[biomieg]

New prides and joys this week:

The Talisman limited (unsigned) 2-volume 1984 edition (image stolen from this website):

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

UK 1st/1st Night Shift (bookseller's picture):

http://www.cabecapoeira.nl/king/images/stories/UK/nightshift01.jpg

Yesterday I also received my UK Under the Dome copy; I'm still awaiting the US trade HC and two copies of the Dutch numbered/limited hardcover (print run 750) :)

... and then I hope to receive my Green Mile unsigned limited somewhere this month...

November is a GOOD month!!

*edit* Oh, and Knowing Darkness (slipcased, unsigned) is also coming soon, of course!

[turtlex]

Craig - very cool, indeed.
Michaël - Wow, November is a good month for you. Congrats on those !

[jhanic]

Very nice, Michaël.

John

[Brice]

The tape seems not especially sticky--I laid both the signed and unsigned editions on their backs and after a little while, both boxes of cards fell off on their own. I wouldn't worry about the tape affecting the pages.

John

Don't most adhesives have some level of acidity though? If left attached could the glue maybe cause the place where the glue is attached to the pages to deteriorate at an accelerated rate compared to the page edges on their own? :orely:

[carlosdetweiller]

biomieg, that looks like a really nice UK NIGHT SHIFT. Congratulations.

[lophophoras]

The tape seems not especially sticky--I laid both the signed and unsigned editions on their backs and after a little while, both boxes of cards fell off on their own. I wouldn't worry about the tape affecting the pages.

John

Don't most adhesives have some level of acidity though? If left attached could the glue maybe cause the place where the glue is attached to the pages to deteriorate at an accelerated rate compared to the page edges on their own? :orely:

That is what I was wondering. If someone were to leave their copy in the shrinkwrap could the tape possibly cause issues?

I was also concerned that if there is possibly any residue left on the page ends from the tape could it become discolored with age?

Time will tell.

[biomieg]

biomieg, that looks like a really nice UK NIGHT SHIFT. Congratulations.

It is nice! There is some minor chipping on the DJ edges but overall I really can't complain. I paid £225 for it and well-informed sources tell me that is a good price. Ah, and the DJ has also 'shifted' a bit, i.e. it isn't precisely aligned on the book anymore. Some of my other early King books have this as well. Would you advise me to refold the DJ a tiny bit when applying the Brodart cover (which it doens't have right now), or would you leave it as it is?

[carlosdetweiller]

biomieg, that looks like a really nice UK NIGHT SHIFT. Congratulations.

It is nice! There is some minor chipping on the DJ edges but overall I really can't complain. I paid £225 for it and well-informed sources tell me that is a good price. Ah, and the DJ has also 'shifted' a bit, i.e. it isn't precisely aligned on the book anymore. Some of my other early King books have this as well. Would you advise me to refold the DJ a tiny bit when applying the Brodart cover (which it doens't have right now), or would you leave it as it is?

I'm not sure I understand exactly what you are saying. Is it something that effects the way the book looks on the shelf, with the spine lettering appearing off center? If so, I would probably try to recenter it a little bit. Otherwise you will notice it every time you look at the shelf and it will continue to be a source of irritation.

[lophophoras]

A bit off topic...

I haven't order Brodart covers in a while and I can not remember the size and type I need to buy.

Could someone post a link?

Thanks in advance.

[biomieg]

biomieg, that looks like a really nice UK NIGHT SHIFT. Congratulations.

It is nice! There is some minor chipping on the DJ edges but overall I really can't complain. I paid £225 for it and well-informed sources tell me that is a good price. Ah, and the DJ has also 'shifted' a bit, i.e. it isn't precisely aligned on the book anymore. Some of my other early King books have this as well. Would you advise me to refold the DJ a tiny bit when applying the Brodart cover (which it doens't have right now), or would you leave it as it is?

I'm not sure I understand exactly what you are saying. Is it something that effects the way the book looks on the shelf, with the spine lettering appearing off center? If so, I would probably try to recenter it a little bit. Otherwise you will notice it every time you look at the shelf and it will continue to be a source of irritation.

Yes, that is exactly what I meant. I am going to try and recenter it but not at all costs. Thanks!

[biomieg]

A bit off topic...

I haven't order Brodart covers in a while and I can not remember the size and type I need to buy.

Could someone post a link?

Thanks in advance.

I think there may be some links and additional info in this thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=5813).

[lophophoras]

Thanks!

[pixiedark76]

Here is my copy of The Stephen King Illustrated Companion

http://i33.tinypic.com/2141e75.jpg



http://i37.tinypic.com/2hfor4h.jpg


http://i34.tinypic.com/2qd8lkx.jpg



I love the blood splatters. When I first saw the discolorations on the red endpapers I thought something was wrong with the book. that the pages got smeared. Then I realized that there were red splotches all over the book


I thingkthat Bev Vincent did an awesome:thumbsup: job on this book! I know so much more about Stephen King after reading this book.:idea:

[Patrick]

New prides and joys this week:

The Talisman limited (unsigned) 2-volume 1984 edition (image stolen from this website)...
Ah, I thought I recognized the carpet. :lol:
Congrats on the banner month for your collection!


Pixie, congrats to you too!

[Resident Chris]

My new pride:

"Reign of Fear" Signed by 17 of the Contributors:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4103841390_60d9afed1e_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/4103082309_5d82a0647c_m.jpg

For only 50$ incl. the Shipping to Germany!
And i got a 10€ (ca 15$) Coupon for it!!!

[jhanic]

A great buy! Congratulations!

John

[Resident Chris]

Thanks. but that was just the Beginning in the next few Weeks.
Water and Bread for a long time:cry:
But great new Books!!!

[flaggwalkstheline]

dont have pics yet but i gotta share this on here
I was at the libary when it was having a sale on old books and for 50 cents I picked up a copy of the hardcover, first edition of The Bachman books: 4 early novels by Stephen King, thats The long walk, Rage, The Running Man and Roadwork
:rock:

[pixiedark76]

Here my copy of the trade edition of Under the Dome

http://i37.tinypic.com/2yoa3vb.jpg


Here is my copy of the Collectors Edition of Under the Dome

http://i33.tinypic.com/52nlur.jpg


http://i37.tinypic.com/2ah9k0j.jpg


http://i33.tinypic.com/2hd8sqq.jpg

[Patrick]

Congrats, guys!



Today I picked up The Bachman Books as well, but mine is the UK paperback. I got it for a buck at my kids' Cub Scout book sale fundraiser. Doubt it's worth anything, but I got to support the Scouts and feed my King obsession at the same time. :)

[mae]

pixiedark76, it looks like you Brodarted the band from the Collector's Edition. I kept mine outside and just Brodarted the jacket itself. How did everyone else do theirs?

[jhanic]

Due to the very possible chance that the band would be torn, I've protected mine inside.

John

[mae]

Mine arrived in perfect condition, and it looks pretty sturdy. I like the look of the book without the band though, inside the shiny Brodart.

I can't stop adoring it.:excited:

[Gris]

I put my band inside the brodart

[biomieg]

I was wondering: how is the belly band attached? At first I thought it went all the way around the book but looking at the various pictures it seems to go inside the book.

[ChristineB]

My new pride and joys as of Friday the 13th:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/675/medium/UTD_signed_2_resized1.jpg

Bev Vincent was at the signing in Atlanta and signed some books for us:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/675/medium/Bev_and_Me_resized.jpg

[ChristineB]

I was wondering: how is the belly band attached? At first I thought it went all the way around the book but looking at the various pictures it seems to go inside the book.

It is an overlay on the DJ, works just like the DJ just a band instead of the whole book.

[biomieg]

I was wondering: how is the belly band attached? At first I thought it went all the way around the book but looking at the various pictures it seems to go inside the book.

It is an overlay on the DJ, works just like the DJ just a band instead of the whole book.

Thanks Christine :) (nice pictures by the way!) I was mostly wondering whether it would be attached inside somehow but I guess it just slips off when you open the book, then?

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Christine! A nice acquisition.

(And congrats on learning how to post pictures!)

John

[ChristineB]

Thanks John. I am still smiling from ear to ear. Read through Bev's book in one sitting yesterday, was really interesting to read and loved the added content.

[mae]

I was mostly wondering whether it would be attached inside somehow but I guess it just slips off when you open the book, then?

It was attached by these little dabs of rubber glue on the flaps. Came off easily.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations! Very nice adquisitions!

[Ben Mears]

A partial view of The Marsten House by Glenn Chadbourne that is on the way. I will post pic of full painting when it arrives.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Marsten1.jpg

[Míchéal]

Cool!!!:rock:

[Ari_Racing]

Yeap. Very very nice!

[Resident Chris]

My new Prides:

"Der Nebel" ("The Mist") Blu Ray Steelbook Edition
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/4118154914_1b12a74677_m.jpg

"Die Arena" (German First Edition of Under the Dome)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/4117385017_db8f3da75d_m.jpg

[ChristineB]

Nice Ben, looks like a cool painting.

Nice Chris, you guys are nuts with all the editions you collect. :)

[Míchéal]

I love that German Under the Dome cover, tis lovely.

[Patrick]

Love that painting, Ben.


Congrats on the foreign editions, Chris. Well... foreign to me, domestic to you.

[wizardsrainbow]

A partial view of The Marsten House by Glenn Chadbourne that is on the way. I will post pic of full painting when it arrives.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Marsten1.jpg

That's freakin' awesome. Tre cool.

[idlewarnings]

I've had to clear quite a bit of bookshelf space the last couple of weeks. From back to front: trade edition of Knowing Darkness (you have no idea how heavy that book is), signed limited of Under the Dome, signed Under the Dome from the St. Paul reading, Under the Dome reading copy from Amazon, and a signed first edition of Just After Sunset that I just won on ebay.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4120926010_d84d7e10d6_o.jpg

[Matt]

Beautiful! I really love the UtD cover for some reason and its weird because at first I wasn't so sure.

I am literally dying for Ari to post something in this thread! :dance:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice haul Idle

[Ben Mears]

Corner House by Robert Addison.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/CornerHouse_002.jpg

Below is A Generation Ago also by Robert Addison that was used as The Marsten House in my Second Coming limited edition proposal.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/MarstenColor.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

I wish someday you could share more about that project! :)

[herbertwest]

definitely!

[Ari_Racing]

Well...I already posted THE latest adquisition in this topic:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=8540

But I can't help to post it here as well! :D

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/103.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/111.jpg

And...

Yes...even when I couldn't believe my eyes and keep on blinking them, the signatures and inscriptions remain there. :D

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/121.jpg

Thank you very very much to all the ones involved in the fundrising!! I really can't express how happy I am! :grouphug:

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[idlewarnings]

Very nice!

[carlosdetweiller]

Very nice, Ari! I like it a lot.

[Patrick]

Well...I already posted THE latest adquisition in this topic:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=8540

But I can't help to post it here as well! :D

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/103.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/111.jpg

And...

Yes...even when I couldn't believe my eyes and keep on blinking them, the signatures and inscriptions remain there. :D

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/121.jpg

Thank you very very much to all the ones involved in the fundrising!! I really can't express how happy I am! :grouphug:

Congratulations, Ari! It's fantastic. It's good to hear the long wait is over.

[Brice]

Ari, that is just amazing. Congratulations, dude! :D

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thank you!!

[Ari_Racing]

Well...here they are....the marvelous stuff I took with me from the US. :)

A gift from Michael and Audrey's Whelan, a hat purchased at the Stanley hotel and the other two t-shirts purchased at the Estes Park Brewery:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525//0131.jpg

I can't thanks Wiz enough for holding for me almost all these dvds in his house:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0216.jpg

With all these, I'm only missing Salem's Lot (1979), Tales from the Darkside: The movie, The Mangler and The Lawnmower man (and the new Children of the Corn). :)

Purchased at the Whelan's:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/0311.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0412.jpg

Some postcards:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/085.jpg

And I got all my prints signed except one I forgot! :onfire:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/143.jpg

My favorite one:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/151.jpg

Got my books signed: two spanish editions and my Legends 1st HC:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/171.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/211.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/201.jpg

And a unique piece of art: Michael's directions to reach my destination! Yes..it might sound a little...too much, but hell...would you throw that away? I SURELY NOT!

Of course I blured all the names

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/093.jpg

I'll continue in the next post ;)

[Ari_Racing]

Last time, when I was about to travel to NY, Juliana adviced me to stop by at STRAND BOOKSTORE. I couldn't at that time...but I was able this time and... :excited:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525//161.jpg

I have to thank Craig, who was really kind and got me a copy of both magazines, The New Yorker and Entertainment weekly! :)

Some of the books are the ones I took with me to get them signed there by Michael Whelan and Mark Stutzman.

Only Cell, Buick 8, Duma Key in russian I think, The regulators, Skeleton crew and Legends were adquired at Strand Bookstore...but I spent less than 30 dls! The Skeleton crew copy is a 1st Ed. and it costed me $1.09. YES! $1.09

Now, here are my inscribed books by Mark Stutzman:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/181.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/191.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/221.jpg

Now...thanks to Juliana, I own now an item I always thought I'd never find: See a nice paperweight in the corner?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/251.jpg

THANK YOU, JULIANA!!

There you can also see some other stuff. My new baby (PS3), some BluRays, the Times ticket and flyer, a present from Mark Stutzman (a deck of cards designed by him for David Blaine) and...I also have to thank Craig, who got me a copy of Bev's book...and guess what:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/261.jpg

YES! Signed as well! :D THanks man!!

These are some of the other things I got at Estes Park (finally!! The Shining beer!)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/074.jpg

And some beer labels from the brewery:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/067.jpg

By the way. I have sets repeated. If anyone wants a set or a particular label, just ask and I'll send it right away (for free, of course).

Some action figures:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/059.jpg

My girlfriend didn't like 'em too much. :D

And I think that's all.

mmmm.

Not exactly. ;)

My personal collection of Under the Dome:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/231.jpg

Two S/L, one white letter copy personaly signed in front of me, three black lettered copies signed and adquired at the Times event (two suffered a small accident, but well...they look great anyway!), the HC ARC, a regular HC copy, and I added my previously received UK ARC.

And here's the signature in one of those books:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/241.jpg

And that's all!! For now ;) I'm waiting for a new surprise!!!

[Fsmdr]

Dang, Ari!. My only question is : How big was your suitcase?.:scared:

That's like 45 pounds of weight just for the Under The Domes!. You must be over the moon with all those goodies. Excellent haul, man.

[Patrick]

Wow! Congratulations, Ari. That's a boggling amount of King and King-related items!

[Sam]

I'd hate to see what your baggage charges might have been dude.:cyclops:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulations Ari. That's one great haul of goodies.

[turtlex]

So awesome, Ari !! Congrats again !

Oh, and I'm guessing you went over on that baggage weight limit thing. :lol:

Awesome items!

[Ari_Racing]

LOL

Yes...I had to pay U$S 125 for the extra suitcase (3 bags, plus my hand one, plus the tube with the whelan's illustration, plus the small bags with the gifts from the duty free shops inside the airport.

[frik]

Ari - this is simply amazing.
Congratulations !!!

sk

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Ari. Congratulations!

John

[lophophoras]

Very cool stuff!!

:thumbsup:

[carlosdetweiller]

Great items, Ari. Congratulations.

[Randall Flagg]

Raking the stuff in! Congratulations.

[super sam]

VERY nice items,Ari!
Keep on posting pictures.

[ChristineB]

Wow great haul Ari.

So glad you had a great time coming to America and got so much great stuff. :clap:

[herbertwest]

really awesome ari!
nice Stephen King's inscribed book : your second i think, right?

And nice... everything!

[Ricky]

Wow, Ari. Amazing!

Do they sell Rm 217 keys at the Stanley? Or did you obtain that from somewhere else.

Also really liking La Historia de Lisey! I've never seen one before, so naturally I was impressed.

[gsvec]

One heckuva haul, Ari - congrats! I'm amazed it was only an additional $125 for the extra suitcase, considering the weight!

Now what's this about another surprise coming? :evil:

[jhanic]

I won the following and just received it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130343514795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Interestingly, it is actually TWO separate manuscripts--one appears to be a copy of the original manuscript and the other is a typescript incorporating the corrections from the first.

Also included are two copies of what appear to be an advertising brochure for Cycle of the Werewolf.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice, John!

The keys are for sale at the stanley. I had one that I ordered by phone before, but this time...I had to buy the one in front of me :)

[Fsmdr]

I won the following and just received it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130343514795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Interestingly, it is actually TWO separate manuscripts--one appears to be a copy of the original manuscript and the other is a typescript incorporating the corrections from the first.

Also included are two copies of what appear to be an advertising brochure for Cycle of the Werewolf.

John

Sounds really interesting, John. Would it be possible for you to scan the advertising brochure?. Would love to see it.

[herbertwest]

some french & canadian fanzines about Steve

[carlosdetweiller]

I won the following and just received it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130343514795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Interestingly, it is actually TWO separate manuscripts--one appears to be a copy of the original manuscript and the other is a typescript incorporating the corrections from the first.

Also included are two copies of what appear to be an advertising brochure for Cycle of the Werewolf.

John

Congratulations, John. I suspect that is worth a great deal more than you paid for it. I suggest you show that to the mod at skmb (or whatever it is) and see if she can tell you more about what exactly you have, how many were done, etc. It can't hurt to ask.

[Pasiuk57]

I have the unbound manuscript copy of Cycle of the Werewolf from Chris Cavalier's collection signed by King. I will look at it agin tonight and post more on it. Pretty interesting John!!!

[Ricky]

Yo quiero una copia del Pistolero! Cuanto cuesta en Argentina, Ari?

[biomieg]

I did not physically get them yet, but I won a Colorado Kid proof for £51 and the UK Cujo proof for £39.99! I had actually planned to not buy anything right now, for a couple of months but I just couldn't resist...

[carlosdetweiller]

I did not physically get them yet, but I won a Colorado Kid proof for £51 and the UK Cujo proof for £39.99! I had actually planned to not buy anything right now, for a couple of months but I just couldn't resist...

Congratulations. Pretty good prices on both, IMO.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I did not physically get them yet, but I won a Colorado Kid proof for £51 and the UK Cujo proof for £39.99! I had actually planned to not buy anything right now, for a couple of months but I just couldn't resist...

Congrats M. Glad it was you who got the Colorado Kid one.

The It proof is now £95 which is about right for the condition.

[jhanic]

I won the following and just received it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130343514795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Interestingly, it is actually TWO separate manuscripts--one appears to be a copy of the original manuscript and the other is a typescript incorporating the corrections from the first.

Also included are two copies of what appear to be an advertising brochure for Cycle of the Werewolf.

John

Sounds really interesting, John. Would it be possible for you to scan the advertising brochure?. Would love to see it.


I may have mis-spoken--the brochure is more of a possible mock-up. Here are the pictures:

Front:
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/CycleoftheWerewolfadfront.jpg

Page 1:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/CycleoftheWerewolfadp1.jpg

Page 2:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/CycleoftheWerewolfadp2-1.jpg

Back:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/CycleoftheWerewolfadback.jpg

John

[jhanic]

Congratulations, John. I suspect that is worth a great deal more than you paid for it. I suggest you show that to the mod at skmb (or whatever it is) and see if she can tell you more about what exactly you have, how many were done, etc. It can't hurt to ask.

When Ms Mod gets back, I'll ask her. I want to emphasize that these are copies, not originals.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I want to emphasize that these are copies, not originals.

John

I know....still.......there are only three copies of this that I know of. I've got one that came from Kirby McCauley's office (it's like yours with the corrections). Mike Pasiuk has one but I believe it is missing one month but it does have photocopies of Wrightson's preliminary artwork (Mike can correct me on this if I am wrong). I've never seen or heard of any others and I don't think we are going to go around making copies of them.

[jhanic]

Here's the end of June of the manuscript copy with the corrections:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/CycleoftheWerewolfmanuscript1Juneen.jpg

And here's the equivalent of the other manuscript copy:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/CycleoftheWerewolfmanuscript2Juneen.jpg

There is no preliminary artwork.

John

[biomieg]

I forgot to congratulate you, John! So: congratulations with a very nice acquisition! And to think that I initially thought this listing was a bit dubious. Luckily, Bob corrected me.

*edit* By the way; what exactly does 'mock-up' mean? What's the difference with a brochure?

[biomieg]

I did not physically get them yet, but I won a Colorado Kid proof for £51 and the UK Cujo proof for £39.99! I had actually planned to not buy anything right now, for a couple of months but I just couldn't resist...

Congrats M. Glad it was you who got the Colorado Kid one.

The It proof is now £95 which is about right for the condition.

Thanks! And I'm watching the IT proof again, although it annoys me that I'm sort of breaking my vows of temporary buying abstinence.

[Patrick]

Congrats, John.

Congrats, M.

Interesting stuff!

[jhanic]

By the way; what exactly does 'mock-up' mean? What's the difference with a brochure?

A "mock-up" is a preliminary look at an item. The brochure is the actual item produced and distributed. I've never seen this brochure for "Cycle of the Werewolf", but I assume it was done in color, etc., on quality paper.

John

[biomieg]

By the way; what exactly does 'mock-up' mean? What's the difference with a brochure?

A "mock-up" is a preliminary look at an item. The brochure is the actual item produced and distributed. I've never seen this brochure for "Cycle of the Werewolf", but I assume it was done in color, etc., on quality paper.

John

Thanks!

[carlosdetweiller]

I want to emphasize that these are copies, not originals.

John

With few exceptions King manuscript material, especially book length manuscripts from the Kirby McCauley era, are scarce.

BAG OF BONES is one that comes to my mind where complete copies of the manuscript were indiscriminately and recklessly made and sent out to collectors. There is no telling how many were done and, possibly, still being made. Some introductions, short stories, etc. circulate as photocopies among collectors but these are the exception rather than the rule.

Back in McCauley's day King would send a copy (sometimes the original) to Kirby. Obviously the artist would need one to do the illustrations and perhaps one to the publisher and editor. That would be it, especially for a small press like Land of Enchantment.

Mike's copy (with photocopies of Wrightson's preliminary work) came originally from L. W. Currey. Lloyd found it one day and said he had forgotten he had it. I passed on buying it but Chris Cavalier bought it and now it is Mike's. I suspect Wrightson or Zavisa was the source but I can't recall if Lloyd remembered or if he did if he ever told me.

My copy was from Kirby McCauley's office via Kirby's sister and Peter Schneider.

The bottom line, I guess, is that it is a scarce manuscript state and, IMO, worth more than you paid. I would be interested if Jerry Weist had any further information as to the source of your copy.

[jhanic]

I plan on asking him about that also. I'll be asking Ms Mod at the SKMB about it also, per your suggestion, but she's out until the beginning of next week. I still find it rather interesting that this package had two different copies--one with the corrections and a typescript with the corrections having been done. Maybe this is a clue as to where and when it was done.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I want to emphasize that these are copies, not originals.

John

It is difficult to say without seeing it firsthand (and even if I did I don't have enough experience to render an expert opinion) but your copy without the hand corrections may be what is called an "original copy." This differs from a photocopy.

Here is what Peter Schneider once had to say on the subject of manuscript copies:

"Once Stephen King started to work on a word processor, it changed the ground rules for manuscripts. Upon completion of a novel, King would print out two copies of the manuscript: one copy would go to the publisher, the second would go to his agent. . This manuscript would be the first draft of the novel or short piece. Therefore, when the term 'original copy' is used, it refers to one of these two submitted manuscripts. Note that the actual manuscript with holographic changes made by King would have been returned to the author and subsequently submitted to the Stephen King collection at the University of Maine at Orono."

"Copies that have King's handwritten corrections are obviously copies of the submitted manuscript. But, that said, they are often the ONLY known versions of the manuscript available and are, in many cases, the original copies submitted to the publisher and agent from the author."

The copy you have that does NOT have the hand corrections is obviously a later state of the manuscript but, conceivably, could be an "original copy" printed directly from King's word processor. I would do some detective work if I were you.

[Ben Mears]

When I acquired Corner House by Robert Addison I received this unfinished painting as well. It has a Marsten House feel and is very similar in composition to the Addison painting I did use for the Marsten House in my Second Coming limited edition proposal.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Unfinished.jpg

Below is the full image of Glenn Chadbourne's Marsten House.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/MH_005.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

I forgot to post these adquired in USA as well. :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0133.jpg

[jhanic]

Very nice, Ari! What does the band on Drood say? It looks like it's a Spanish language edition. Also, is that the signed Under the Dome or unsigned?

John

[Ari_Racing]

Drood is in spanish, and it promotes the works of Dan Simmons (I'll check once I get to my place).

Under the dome is the unsigned collectors.

And the other two have DJ with "surface" (don't know how to call it).
:)

Thanks!

[Cloysterpete]

http://i49.tinypic.com/behso7.jpg

:rolleyes:;)

[Pasiuk57]

Bob
Thanks for the info background behind what I have!!
I have the item now in front of me-had to dig deep in the stacks for it.
OK here goes
On Land of Enchantment letterhead paper
First a letter from "Land of Enchantment" stating This letter is to serve to validate the authenticity of materials sold to Eric Kramer of Fantasy Archives in NYC. In October of 1983, my company, Land of Enchantment published the hardcover first edition of Stephen King's CYCLE OF THE WEREWOLF. The manuscripts for this book are in three editions and have been acquired by Fantasy Archives. In addition to these manuscripts, there also is a set of reproductions of the original sketches submitted to me by illistrator Berni Wrightson for the 12 color illustrations. A letter from Berni to me is also included. Signed Christopher Zavisa Publiher
envelope from letter also
also another letter from Land of Enchantment to Eric Kramer on Land of Enchantment letterhead:
Dear Eric,
Just came back from two weeks in Florida and felt guilty about not getting these materials to you at an earlier date. Apoligies submitted.
Enclosed is the letter regarding your purchase of the King manuscripts and a letter from Dean Koontz to me. Best Chris Zavisa and signed
The next letter is from Lloyd Curry Inc a long letter describing what I have:
Two photocopy typescripts and a proof of cycle of the werewolf comprising of a photocopy of the typed draft, a photocopy of the typed final copy and King's set of proofs as follows
1) "CYCLE OF THE WEREWOLF" TM's 43 leaves photocopy of the first draft signed inscription by King to "Steve" dated 22 March 1986 -yes signed by King on page 1-not a copy of his signature but actual signature (complete book)
2) "CYCLE OF THE WEREWOLF" TM's 3, 1-18, 30-57 (missing "July" section). Photocopy of the typed final copy. Signed inscription by King to "Steve" For Steve signed Stephen King 3/22/1986 on page 1
3) CYCLE OF THE WEREWOLF photocopy of the galleys. King's set with his corrections throughout CORRECTED THROUGHOUT IN KING"S HAND. There are about 50 handwritten corrections on 33 of the 54 leaves of text plus King's notes on the first preliminary leaf. Inscribed by King on the first leaf "For Steve
Best Wishes and these are(underlined twice) my original galleys. Stephen King 3/26/86
On page 1 King wrote CHris
I like the type-face and the staggering of the paragraphs very much-it is classy S.K.-LOTS of handwritten corrections
4) "Berni Wrightson" An Appreciation written by Stephen King 3 leaves photocopy of the typeset. Accompanied by 1 page from Berni Wrightson to publisher Chris Zavia dated 8 December 1982. A full page holographic full page handwritten letter about the rough sketches for the color illustrations for CYCLE OF THE WEREWOLF, plus photocopies of the twelve black and white sketches. according to the letter, these look to be the original rough sketches of ALL the months January to December. GREAT long letter from Wrightson-a bit of it
Dear Chris
I took down the werewolf story today and re-read it then O got out my sketchbook. I thought I'd do maybe 3 or 4 quick sketches just to kind of warm up and get into it.
Imagine my surprise when I got on a hot streak and did them all! I mean-I haven't worked for at least a month. I've been trying to get the studio finished before this spell of incredibily warm weather ended. Looks like I made it just in time.
Anyway, these sketches are for the color illustrations. They're very rough and most of them are going to be revised and re-worked to one degree or another. I was going for content more than any pictorial qualities. They all show more or less what I want to do, but not necessarily how I'm going to do it. But, even so, they capture the general spirit I'm after.
I'm going to need from you, as soon as possible, the page size of the book. I don't remember if we discussed it but I would really like to see these printed with a border, even if it's a very narrow one, rather than full bleed.
So let me know your thoughts on this. I've gor to run now-or walk is more like it. I overdid it the other day at the nautilus club si I'm going to give my poor muscles a long soak in a hot tub.
I hope you like the sketches-I think it was a good day's work myself-and get back to me as soon as you can signed
All the best
Berni

5) Letter from Dean Koontz to Chris Zavisa dated 29 April 1985 regarding "corrected computer galleys for TWILIGHT EYES, a short novel also published by Zavisa.

6) SUPER AWESOME ALSO--I saved the best for last:
An unrelated King Manuscript "THE STRANGE CASE OF EASTLAKE STATIONERY" 7 pages-computer generated ink-jet print out with corrections in King's hand in black in.
Provenance:
This material was purchased in March 1986 by Fantasy Archives for Stephen S Wallace who had the CYCLE manuscript copies and proof signed by King on 22 March 1986. They resided in the Wallace collection until acquired by L.W. Currey, Inc on 2 April 1994. The manuscripts have never previously been offered for sale.

OK
Unbelievably long but this is a tremendous collection in my humble opinion!! Lots of King real signatures, correction, --some really nice stuff.

[jhanic]

Sounds really great, Mike! WOW!!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Wow! It seems like an incredible jewel!

Can you post pics?

[Ari_Racing]

Wo wo wo..

"THE STRANGE CASE OF EASTLAKE STATIONERY" -> A King story?

DId I understand it right?

[Brice]

I was wondering the same thing, Ari.

[gsvec]

Man, I'd love to read that. Any idea when he wrote it, Mike?

[willie3]

Mike
What a find!
And at an unbelievable price!
Congratulations on a superb addition to your collection.:thumbsup:

Karl

[herbertwest]

wow! :excited:

[Patrick]

Sweet! Congrats, Mike!

[Ari_Racing]

Alright, Mike, everyone is anxious waiting for your details! :)

[Pasiuk57]

Just got back from a night out with friends and supper!
I looked up the story THE STRANGE CASE OF THE WESTLAKE STATIONERY and it was originally only published once in Transylvania Station 1987. King's corrections are by hand in black ink. Doubt it was ever published elsewhere....
Bob/Dave/Greg/Anyone?
Thoughts?

[Darkday]

"The Strange Case of the Westlake Stationery" is not a short story, but a non-fiction text. It's the introduction to the book "Transylvania Station." See Justin Brooks' bibliography, C231.

[Resident Chris]

Today arrived:

"Colorado Kid" First Trade HC Edition each of One Illustrators (Potter, Chadbourne, Miller) in a Slipcase. With a handdrawn Sketch of each and Lettered:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4140976474_e307856508_m.jpg

Here the Sketches:
Potter:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4140975556_4927dd0cdc_m.jpg

Miller:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/4140216003_cb9b0017e4_m.jpg

Chadbourne:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/4140974846_4f6ec04851_m.jpg

[jhanic]

Very nice, Chris!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Can you post a bigger pic of the Miller one?

Thanks!

[e_taylor]

Haven't been around for a few days, but with good reason!

Heres my new pride and joy:



http://i47.tinypic.com/33420za.jpg


And she even loves books!

http://i46.tinypic.com/2m47orm.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

OH MY GOD!!!! SHE'S SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE CATS...Since I moved from my parent's house I don't have one and I miss them so much :(

My girlfriend told me that the cat would be alone all day long...and since I don't want to make the cat feel bad, I won't be able to have one until moving to a house. :(

[ChristineB]

My girlfriend told me that the cat would be alone all day long...and since I don't want to make the cat feel bad, I won't be able to have one until moving to a house. :(

LOL They're cats alone is what they do. :)

Or just get 2.

[Resident Chris]

Very Cute cat!
@Ari: Here´s a bigger pic:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/4140216003_cb9b0017e4_b.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

I told her that...but she managed to turn me down.

I have a turtle, which is in my parent's house.

His name: Roland of Gilead :) (true).

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks! Awesome remarques!

[Ari_Racing]

That's it. I'm turning 30 next january and asked my girlfriend for a cat...and showed your pics to her. :) Let's see if it moves the ground a little bit :D

[Ari_Racing]

Christine, by the way, your avatar is from the NYC event? I remember King doing that (very funny moment).

[biomieg]

Lovely cat, Eric :D we also got ourselves a lovely, adorable, furry little beauty about two months ago. Meet Rosie!

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs001.snc3/10850_184947917553_673477553_3472846_5856065_n.jpg http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs001.snc3/10850_184947902553_673477553_3472845_6107937_n.jpg http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs001.snc3/10850_184947927553_673477553_3472847_3415832_n.jpg

(hope this helps to convince your girlfriend Ari ;))

[Ari_Racing]

SO CUTE!!

I'm forwarding the pics to Ceci right now :)

I miss my cats :(

[Patrick]

Cute kitties, and nice remarqued set of The Colorado Kid!

[e_taylor]

That's it. I'm turning 30 next january and asked my girlfriend for a cat...and showed your pics to her. :) Let's see if it moves the ground a little bit :D

Best of luck Ari! As was mentioned, if you are worried about your cat being alone, you can always get two!

Luckily, I already have a dog and although they don't get along great, they can at least keep each other company when no one is home.

And just a plug for animal adoption and rescues: this is my second rescued animal and they make really great pets! And unfortunately, theres never a shortage of little critters that need a good home.