Your New Pride and Joy!

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!
Thanks John for your comments. :) I think sometimes I'm lucky enough, but other times I have the help of very nice people. :)

[Patrick]

Nice stuff, guys, especially Ari with his free Paris Review! I had to pay for mine, along with some other things, today...

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/KingHillBooks1.jpg

[NeedfulKings]

Shweet shtuff, Patrick!!! :D

[Patrick]

I can't remember the last time I bought porn, but I know I'm getting old because this time I really did "buy it for the articles."

[Brice]

Nice stuff, guys, especially Ari with his free Paris Review! I had to pay for mine, along with some other things, today...

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/KingHillBooks1.jpg

Just the other day I got all those except for The Gunslinger. :D

[Patrick]

Nice stuff, guys, especially Ari with his free Paris Review! I had to pay for mine, along with some other things, today...
Just the other day I got all those except for The Gunslinger. :D

Why no hardcover omnibus, Brice?

[Brice]

1. money

2. I didn't see it nowhere locally.

[Patrick]

Speaking of money, when the hell did Playboy get so damn expensive?

I guess I've really been out of that market.

[Ari_Racing]

Actually Playboy isn't porn :)

[Storyslinger]

NeedfulKings & Patrick~Awesome

[CRinVA]

Must be nice - getting it for free that is!

Persobnally I liked Ayana althought it is not a story that I woudl re-read.

I read Mute yesterday and liked it more! And then I read Lilja's review and it made me think more about it and to take a look at the art included with the story in playboy! Hm... Very interesting stuff!

And I got an email this morning from Tales of Wonder. They are the comic shop that Lilja picked up after the one that sponsored one of his contest renigged on the prizes - The same one that you Ari have had problems with - Since I won the original contest and Tales of Wonder agreed to provide the prizes i was given opportunity to take the Gunslinger Born copies or wait and get the hardback Omnibus. Woohoo the hardback was shipped to me yesterday and I shuyld be getting it by Friday or Saturday! Awesome!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Bob!

I received the email too! I waited for the HC (A friend of mine won it for me ;)) so I'll be receiving it after he sends it to me :)

I'll read Mute today :)

[Randall Flagg]

I picked up the Omnibus hardcover last night. They had them at Barnes and Noble. Patrick-Playboy expensive, christ The Paris Review was $12 +tx. At least there were some naked pics in the Playboy.

[CRinVA]

I got the Playboy issue for free. Appears that one of my wive's co-worker's boyfriend (this guy is about 65 yrs old) has subscriptions to three "girly" mags as my wife calls 'em. He scans the pics and then tosses the mags - doesn't read anything. My wife asked her friend to save this issue and I got it two days ago. Darn thing doesn't even look like a page was turned.

Anyways, the price was right I'd say!

[Patrick]

I picked up the Omnibus hardcover last night. They had them at Barnes and Noble. Patrick-Playboy expensive, christ The Paris Review was $12 +tx. At least there were some naked pics in the Playboy.
:lol: Good point, Jerome.

[Patrick]

Actually Playboy isn't porn :)
No? :orely:

[Ari_Racing]

Now boys see porn even when they open their hotmail. When I was young Playboy was porn! Now....well..it's a magazine where you see some girls with more clothes than what you find in tv. :)

[funky dredd]

This isn't much, but it's mine now! $15 off of ABE and it's in unread condition.

Bag Of Bones Advance Reader's Copy:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/Books_07/Coast002.jpg

Congrats! :)

[Matt]

That's very cool Neeful--I love that story.

As for me, I was quite surprised by a package in the mail today. You must understand, I'm a small town guy--not used to something cool so I came the closest to peeing my pants as a man can be and retain his dignity. :excited:

Jerome's history on the site over the last six months speaks for itself. He is a driving force in development and was the key reason we have the King Catalog--the most comprehensive index of King collectible books on the internet as far as I know. My depth of respect and appreciation for him was already so high, this literally left me loose kneed.

Somehow, he managed to get a copy of 20th Century Ghosts -by Joe Hill signed for me and sent it my way. I am overwhelmed...thank you Jerome, this is officially the first piece of my serious book collection. :rock:

Pic kind of sucks but I did get myself a collectors folder in the gallery going, this is all that's in it :lol:


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/541/ghostscover.JPG

Look at the ghost he drew!! :lol:

I'm going to have to get another copy to read, could barely stand opening this one this far

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/541/ghostssig.JPG

[sarah]

W O W :o


so nice, matt.

[Patrick]

:rock: Awesome, Matt! Jerome is the man.

[Randall Flagg]

FYI, for some reason Joe Hill dated the books 10/26/07, yet was at Toadstool books on the 27th. I enclosed a copy of the handwritten note from Don @ Toadstool explaining that.
P.S. JH wrote NH after the date on yours Matt, and on others wrote Keene NH.

[Matt]

:o

That makes it a little different

I love that!

[jhanic]

Very nice!

John

[Patrick]

It's just proof that Randall Flagg forges all his signed books and tries to sell them on eBay for huge profits to unsuspecting citizens... Wait. He gave it to you? Where's the margin in doing that?

[Randall Flagg]

The margin was 100%. 100% gift.

[Patrick]

:lol: You rock, Jerome.

[NeedfulKings]

:lol: You rock, Jerome.

I can personally confirm that fact!!! :thumbsup:

Awesome book, Matt!

[Ari_Racing]

I gotta add it too. Thanks to him I have a personalized book from Joe Hill.

I salute you!

[Randall Flagg]

A little of my latest loot.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5251/p1010331fy9.jpg

[Patrick]

Nice, RF! And thanks for the reminder to look for a reading copy of TRANSGRESSIONS.

[NeedfulKings]

Lucky bastard!!! ;)

Nice loot there! :D

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Jerome!

[Storyslinger]

Very Cool Jerome

[Scoogs]

Thanks Randall, your photo reminded me that the Gunslinger Born hardcover had just come out. Picked it up yesterday.
I never picked up any of the individual issues (especially not after the multiple cover marketing ploy started), so this will be my first read through of the series.

[Cutter]

Picked up another UK Edition, which is slowly shrinking the number of UK copies that I'm still looking for.

Also picked up three more red stephen king library titles: Bag of Bones, Eyes of the Dragon and Four Past Midnight. This too slowly is shrinking the number of titles I need to complete the set.

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/stephenking/images/geraldsgameuk_img.gif

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

I've just received something pretty cool!

- The spanish new edition of The Drawing of the three (Just released in spain).
- Blaze US ARC :) (Now I have two...)
- A print of Salem's Lot. Now this is really cool, since I've never seen one before and the publisher told me that an extremely limited ammount were printed and just for ONE bookstore!

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

[Letti]

Ahhhh... this thread is like water for my thirsty soul. :wub:

[Ari_Racing]

And the Italian Dark Tower

http://www.postimage.org/aV16jepS-19314f87de172cd46d54afb7de262b27.jpg

[Darkthoughts]

Picked up another UK Edition, which is slowly shrinking the number of UK copies that I'm still looking for.
Send me a list of the ones your after. I frequently see SK hardbacks in charity shops and they cost literally £2 a piece. I'd be more than happy to send them to you if I found any.

[Patrick]

You rock, Lisa!

[NeedfulKings]

Great new stuff!!! I've got 4 or 5 UK editions. Most recently, Misery. Sometimes, I'll be in a thrift or used book store and there they are!!!

I'd quickly run out of room if I really started collecting them.... :D

Ari, that's a cool print!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Just got these from the Chris Cavalier collection at Betts. Both signed by King.

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4708/ubrislt5.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

What are those?? :)

[Darkthoughts]

A little of my latest loot.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5251/p1010331fy9.jpg

And I am now the proud owner of one of those Paris Reviews and a Playboy :excited: Thank you so much Jerome, it was above and beyond generous :huglove:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

What are those?? :)

Ubris - Spring 1968 - Cain Rose Up/Here There be Tygers - Signed
Ubris - Fall 1968 - Harrison State Park `68/Strawberry Spring - Signed

[Storyslinger]

Very cool Mr. Rabbit

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

[Cutter]

Picked up another UK Edition, which is slowly shrinking the number of UK copies that I'm still looking for.
Send me a list of the ones your after. I frequently see SK hardbacks in charity shops and they cost literally £2 a piece. I'd be more than happy to send them to you if I found any.
That I will, thank you very much Darkthoughts!

[Brice]

What are those?? :)

Ubris - Spring 1968 - Cain Rose Up/Here There be Tygers - Signed
Ubris - Fall 1968 - Harrison State Park `68/Strawberry Spring - Signed


:o Wow! Those are incredible.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Ari. I don't have those myself.

John

[jhanic]

It was almost like Christmas today! I received:

The Paris Review with King's Ayana
Rocky Woods Stephen King Collector's Guide CD
Proof of American Gothic Tales with King's The Reach

John

[funky dredd]

Congratulations John! I am still waiting on my Paris Review :( I hope it gets here soon.

[Brice]

Congratulations John! :)

[Storyslinger]

Cool john

[Matt]

What are those?? :)

Ubris - Spring 1968 - Cain Rose Up/Here There be Tygers - Signed
Ubris - Fall 1968 - Harrison State Park `68/Strawberry Spring - Signed

Holy shit! That is some fine stuff there Mr. Rabbit. :excited:

[Asterisco]

Congratulations JHanic! :)

[jhanic]

Thanks, everyone!

John

[Patrick]

What are those?? :)

Ubris - Spring 1968 - Cain Rose Up/Here There be Tygers - Signed
Ubris - Fall 1968 - Harrison State Park `68/Strawberry Spring - Signed

Man, the fact that they're signed is certainly the icing on the cake!

And, welcome, Mr. Rabbit Trick. Glad to have you here.


Cool stuff you got too, John. :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

What are those?? :)

Ubris - Spring 1968 - Cain Rose Up/Here There be Tygers - Signed
Ubris - Fall 1968 - Harrison State Park `68/Strawberry Spring - Signed

Man, the fact that they're signed is certainly the icing on the cake!

And, welcome, Mr. Rabbit Trick. Glad to have you here.

Cool stuff you got too, John. :)

Thanks everyone.

I am still looking for the Spring and Fall 1969 versions of Ubris and any other pre Carrie or 'juvenilia' if anyone is interested in selling theirs.

[Cutter]

Well it's not a new purchase, yet, but I thought I would post since I'm pretty happy.


I doubt anyone remembers but I on the dt.net forums I expained my displeasure at the site going down at CD during the pre-order of Secretary of Dreams, and then by time I was able to get back on all the signed editions were sold out. So I wasn't happy with CD and I wasn't happy to see they were going to match numbers for book 2. Since I felt screwed because I thought it was their fault with the web site. Anyway, it all turned out good because I actually won a PC of Secretary of Dreams (signed), so I was very happy. But that wouldn't give me a chance at SOD II.

Long story short, as soon as Secetary of Dreams II went on the web site I signed up for the waiting list (which didn't work for SOD I) and was able to buy SOD II, so once again everything has worked out, and I will get both of the books. And if it continues with a third book I now have a number. Who Hoo! So after all my complaining it has all worked out for the good in the end. :)

[Ari_Racing]

:) I'm glad to hear that.

By the way. I have a SOD S/L and I'm not going to buy SOD II S/L (I'll buy only the gift edition).
So, if anyone wants to be able to get one, please PM me. I don't mind to give my chance for SOD II to anyone who wants it :)

[Cutter]

:) I'm glad to hear that.

By the way. I have a SOD S/L and I'm not going to buy SOD II S/L (I'll buy only the gift edition).
So, if anyone wants to be able to get one, please PM me. I don't mind to give my chance for SOD II to anyone who wants it :)

Thanks Ari, and I must admit that is a very generous offer!

[Patrick]

Hey Ari, I think you have to order that pretty much right away at this point, so if anyone is interested they better let you know fast.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Hey Ari, I think you have to order that pretty much right away at this point, so if anyone is interested they better let you know fast.

The email I recieved from Mindy Jarusek at CD said:
<<<You have 48 hours to place your order or we will assume you are no longer interested. After that time, the book will be sold to the waiting list on a first come, first served basis. We will NOT be able to match your number or even guarantee you can purchase a copy after this deadline passes.>>>

<<<We have created a SECRET link for you to order the Limited Edition. In order to keep this page secret, when you proceed to the page from the link, there won't actually be any information about the actual book that you are purchasing. I will, however, reply personally (in addition to the auto-confirmation response) stating what it is that you have just purchased so you can keep that for your records.>>>

I ordered mine through the "secret link".

[Patrick]

... I ordered mine through the "secret link".
Ditto. :)

[wizardsrainbow]

same here

[Ari_Racing]

I've just received the Christine S/L DJ.
I bought it because I simply LOVE Stephen Gervais artwork!

And I've just put my name in the list of The Long Walk! TRUE!

http://www.extramileendurathon.com/

I don't know if I'll be selected but this should be fun! :)

Would I be the first to get shoot...sorry, to lose? :D

[CRinVA]

can't get the link to work - what is this Ari?

[Ari_Racing]

It's the Long Walk for true! (only that without losing your life if you quit) :)

Now the link should be working. :)

[Ari_Racing]

The detail is simply amazing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/534/medium/christine.jpg

[Patrick]

... I've just put my name in the list of The Long Walk! TRUE!

http://www.extramileendurathon.com/

I don't know if I'll be selected but this should be fun! :)

Would I be the first to get shoot...sorry, to lose? :D

Ari,
This seriously deserves it own thread!
- Patrick

p.s. You are insane.

[Patrick]

I've just received the Christine S/L DJ.
I bought it because I simply LOVE Stephen Gervais artwork! ...

The detail is simply amazing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/534/medium/christine.jpg
Very nice!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

[quote=jhanic;49173]
Anyway, I got a new proof that I've been wanting for a while, the UK proof Twice The Power, where it houses Needful Things and one story from Four Past Midnight.

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/webimages/twicethepower.gif


I got King to sign my copy of Twice the Power in London last year.

[Brice]

The detail is simply amazing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/534/medium/christine.jpg

Yeah, I've loved that cover ever since I first saw it. :)

[herbertwest]

a brand new King's calendar?

[jhanic]

2008 Stephen King Desk Calendars (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=unknown&sbrftog=1&catref=C6&from=R10&_trksid=m37&satitle=%22stephen+king%22+calendar+2008&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&floc=1&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=2%26fsoo%3D2&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=)

John

[Spencer]

A little of my latest loot.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5251/p1010331fy9.jpg

And I am now the proud owner of one of those Paris Reviews and a Playboy :excited: Thank you so much Jerome, it was above and beyond generous :huglove:

WOW! I didn't know they had a HC of the Transgressions. All I've ever seen is the PB. GREAT story by King.

[jhanic]

There was also a VERY limited (200 copies!) s/l edition of Transgressions. If I'm not mistaken, it's signed by all the contributors. I have copy #147.

John

[Spencer]

I'll have to post my pride and joy later, my DVII collection. I have the S/L, AE (personalized by Whelan in addition to the sig that was in the book to begin with), Trade HC signed by Whelan, ARC/Proof (kinda beat up, but I don't care lol, AND for all you thedarktower.net old-timers, this is the copy that USED to belong to The Road Virus ROFL), and The British Trade HC.

I really want to get all the editions including foreign editions, and of course, the one I want but will never be able to afford is the British ARC.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

There was also a VERY limited (200 copies!) s/l edition of Transgressions. If I'm not mistaken, it's signed by all the contributors. I have copy #147.

John

Yeah, signed by all. I have #61.

[Ari_Racing]

I used to have transgressions S/L (I had #28 ) but I exchanged it for DT VII S/L

I won it at skfakes.co.uk 2nd contest.

Pretty curious what you mention Rorschach about all the DT VII editions.
I'm currently waiting for the US Arc and I'll also have all but UK Arc. :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I used to have transgressions S/L (I had #28 ) but I exchanged it for DT VII S/L

I won it at skfakes.co.uk 2nd contest.


I never enter contests, but for curiosity, I entered the London Times newspaper contest to win tickets for the SK Lisey's Story reading at Battersea. I won two tickets, got great front row seats and lots of books signed.

[jhanic]

This is a copy of the letter that accompanied the UK DTVII proof. (By the way, I have copy #6 of the 100).

John

[Ari_Racing]

That looks awesome John. :)

I have a weird question but I need the answer asap.

How would the last name "AXAT" be pronounced in english?

I'll edit the post after I get the answer so it won't be an offtopic

[Ari_Racing]

I never enter contests, but for curiosity, I entered the London Times newspaper contest to win tickets for the SK Lisey's Story reading at Battersea. I won two tickets, got great front row seats and lots of books signed.

How lucky! :) Congratulations!

[herbertwest]

I used to have transgressions S/L (I had #28 ) but I exchanged it for DT VII S/L

I won it at skfakes.co.uk 2nd contest.


I never enter contests, but for curiosity, I entered the London Times newspaper contest to win tickets for the SK Lisey's Story reading at Battersea. I won two tickets, got great front row seats and lots of books signed.

I did won some tickets as well, but unfortunately couldnt gone there...
a friend of mine tried to get a personnalised book to me, but... no :(
only one book to get signed...

[herbertwest]

I'll have to post my pride and joy later, my DVII collection. I have the S/L, AE (personalized by Whelan in addition to the sig that was in the book to begin with), Trade HC signed by Whelan, ARC/Proof (kinda beat up, but I don't care lol, AND for all you thedarktower.net old-timers, this is the copy that USED to belong to The Road Virus ROFL), and The British Trade HC.

I really want to get all the editions including foreign editions, and of course, the one I want but will never be able to afford is the British ARC.

the foreign edition of which book?

[wizardsrainbow]

This is a copy of the letter that accompanied the UK DTVII proof. (By the way, I have copy #6 of the 100).

John

This book is really rare.
Here is my copy, as far as I know, the only one in existance signed by King. I got Michael to sign it for me last year.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/wiz31.jpg

[Storyslinger]

Wow, that is amazing

[funky dredd]

That looks awesome John. :)

I have a weird question but I need the answer asap.

How would the last name "AXAT" be pronounced in english?

I'll edit the post after I get the answer so it won't be an offtopic

Axat would be like Axe and At together.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

This is a copy of the letter that accompanied the UK DTVII proof. (By the way, I have copy #6 of the 100).

John

This book is really rare.
Here is my copy, as far as I know, the only one in existance signed by King. I got Michael to sign it for me last year.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/wiz31.jpg

Brilliant! Congrats.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I used to have transgressions S/L (I had #28 ) but I exchanged it for DT VII S/L

I won it at skfakes.co.uk 2nd contest.


I never enter contests, but for curiosity, I entered the London Times newspaper contest to win tickets for the SK Lisey's Story reading at Battersea. I won two tickets, got great front row seats and lots of books signed.

I did won some tickets as well, but unfortunately couldnt gone there...
a friend of mine tried to get a personnalised book to me, but... no :(
only one book to get signed...

They stated that SK would only sign one book each, but he signed just about everything people put in front of him. Kudos to him for that.

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks Funky! :)

I'll try to get one of those UK DT VII Arcs. :)

[herbertwest]

I used to have transgressions S/L (I had #28 ) but I exchanged it for DT VII S/L

I won it at skfakes.co.uk 2nd contest.


I never enter contests, but for curiosity, I entered the London Times newspaper contest to win tickets for the SK Lisey's Story reading at Battersea. I won two tickets, got great front row seats and lots of books signed.

I did won some tickets as well, but unfortunately couldnt gone there...
a friend of mine tried to get a personnalised book to me, but... no :(
only one book to get signed...

They stated that SK would only sign one book each, but he signed just about everything people put in front of him. Kudos to him for that.

ok, so I guess that my friend heard that could sign only 1 book, and didnt really tried... :'(


--- do you guys remember of the ONLY Gunslinger ARC that was on abebooks? (or dont really remember if was sold on abebooks or so.. just one day on tdt.net someone showed that there is one existing..)

[jhanic]

Which Gunslinger ARC are you talking about? The one by Plume (which is the only DT ARC that I don't have) or the Viking Revised one. Here's a picture of that one.

John

[herbertwest]

I think the very first edition, because everyone was impressed to see one, and everyone wished they owned it.... (and for everyone it was the 1st they saw)

[Ari_Racing]

Today I bought a very-hard-to-find book in spanish.

Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead. :) I already started it.

[Patrick]

I'll have to post my pride and joy later, my DVII collection. I have the S/L, AE (personalized by Whelan in addition to the sig that was in the book to begin with), Trade HC signed by Whelan, ARC/Proof (kinda beat up, but I don't care lol, AND for all you thedarktower.net old-timers, this is the copy that USED to belong to The Road Virus ROFL), and The British Trade HC.

I really want to get all the editions including foreign editions, and of course, the one I want but will never be able to afford is the British ARC.

the foreign edition of which book?

He's referring to DTVII. Rorschach, please do phost a photo of all the editions you have. :thumbsup:

Mr. Rabbit Trick, how wonderful to have met King and for him to have signed all those books for you. :dance:

Wiz, maybe you can get Airtraffic to trade you his Whelan remarque that you've been coveting if you offer him that signed proof. :D

[oy-the-brave]

Finally received my signed copy of 20th Century Ghosts today I ordered it from Brookline Booksmiths and like always requested it personalized. Unlike other bookstores that seem to be hit and miss when asking for the book to be personalized Brookline has not failed so far. Joe personalized and drew a little drawing very similar to what He drew in Jerome's book, also got Stewart O'Nans new book also with a nice inscription. I love it when writers personalize with more than just "to" or "for":clap:

[wizardsrainbow]

I used to have transgressions S/L (I had #28 ) but I exchanged it for DT VII S/L

I won it at skfakes.co.uk 2nd contest.


I never enter contests, but for curiosity, I entered the London Times newspaper contest to win tickets for the SK Lisey's Story reading at Battersea. I won two tickets, got great front row seats and lots of books signed.

I did won some tickets as well, but unfortunately couldnt gone there...
a friend of mine tried to get a personnalised book to me, but... no :(
only one book to get signed...

They stated that SK would only sign one book each, but he signed just about everything people put in front of him. Kudos to him for that.

ok, so I guess that my friend heard that could sign only 1 book, and didnt really tried... :'(


--- do you guys remember of the ONLY Gunslinger ARC that was on abebooks? (or dont really remember if was sold on abebooks or so.. just one day on tdt.net someone showed that there is one existing..)

herbertwest-

yes, I know which one you are talking about. It is the ARC for the UK paperback first edition. I think I remember that Hutch posted a picture of it and stated that he tried earlier that year to get the owner to sell it. I do not think the book was on ABE (maybe I'm wrong there).

[herbertwest]

the gunslinger, right?

i dont think that the owner was on Abebooks as well, or I guess that the book would already be sold...

[Dolan]

Today I bought a very-hard-to-find book in spanish.

Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead. :) I already started it.

While I don't agree with her personal views - The Fountainhead is one of my favorite books!

[Ari_Racing]

:)
I'll post my comments after I finish it.

I've just won this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330189899349&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014

I think it's a good price.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

:)
I'll post my comments after I finish it.

I've just won this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330189899349&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014

I think it's a good price.

Nice one Ari. Great price.

[tippy4]

I just received a signed 1st of From a Buick 8.

$75 shipped...what a steal!

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/387/buick8signedyg7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I already have a signed and inscribed (not to me) copy, so I should probably get rid of one.

Which one should I keep and why?

[Randall Flagg]

Having not seen the inscribed copy, I would still say keep it. The more of King's handwriting the better as far as I'm concerned.

[jhanic]

:)
I'll post my comments after I finish it.

I've just won this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330189899349&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014

I think it's a good price.

A GREAT price, Ari!

John

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks!

[jhanic]

One more proof for my collection!

King edition of Whispers proof (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160179365661&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=006)

John

[tippy4]

Here is my inscribed copy of Buick 8. I am fairly confident that both signatures are legit.

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8127/picture002dp3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I agree with what you said about the more writing, the easier to verify authenticity.

I also like that the inscribed copy is signed on the title page (the signed copy is signed on the FFEP).

And finally, the inscribed copy came with a cool event bookmark that advertises the event.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1185/picture003mk1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I dunno, maybe I should just keep both! :P

I already have a reading trade edition, inscribed trade edition, Gift edition, S/L edtion....might as well add the signed trade edition and make it five copies!

[funky dredd]

One more proof for my collection!

King edition of Whispers proof (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160179365661&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=006)

John

Congrats John! :thumbsup:

[mattv2099]

My Dark Tower novel collection is rather meager so I'll show my comic collection. I plan on tracking down all the variants :)

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z267/mattv2099/mrnoo002a.jpg


A quick not on the sketchbooks and the card thingy before anyone asks :) My buddy works in a comic shop and when those came out he let me take most of them. There are over 30 sketch books and about 70 of the cards in this photo.

I have a couple of the door poster (20x55) and plan on getting one framed. I'll take/post a pic in a couple months or so.

[Randall Flagg]

When in doubt, keep them all.

[jhanic]

Thanks to one of our illustrious members, I just won the following using a BIN:

Duma Key ARC (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260186046627&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=016)

John

[Randall Flagg]

Good for you John. It looks like it should be in mint condition.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

One more proof for my collection!

King edition of Whispers proof (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160179365661&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=006)

John

Nice buy, John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I agree with what you said about the more writing, the easier to verify authenticity.

I also like that the inscribed copy is signed on the title page (the signed copy is signed on the FFEP).

I dunno, maybe I should just keep both! :P

I already have a reading trade edition, inscribed trade edition, Gift edition, S/L edtion....might as well add the signed trade edition and make it five copies!

Keep the inscribed copy. For the reasons you mentioned. It's easier to verify and it's signed on the title page. :thumbsup:

If you keep them both you will end up trying to get the CD Lettered to complete the set. :panic:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks to one of our illustrious members, I just won the following using a BIN:

Duma Key ARC (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260186046627&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=016)

John

Nice one John. Are you going to read it?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/623/visions4ek2.jpg

My latest anthology, Night Visions V S/L

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Another Duma Key proof on ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-DUMA-KEY-arc-1-2008_W0QQitemZ260186107534QQihZ016QQcategoryZ377QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[jhanic]

That's the same seller that I got mine from.

Yes, I'll be reading it when it arrives. I know that's anathema to a lot of people, but... I WANT TO READ IT!!

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/7538/littlezf3.jpg

These little devils arrived from Australia today.

[alinda]

I saw those last week, adorable!
Makes me wish I had a doll house still.:rofl:

[Cutter]

I love those little book too, they look great. good grab!

[Matt]

Thats a nice looking set you got there Matty :cool:

[herbertwest]

Here is my inscribed copy of Buick 8. I am fairly confident that both signatures are legit.

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8127/picture002dp3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I agree with what you said about the more writing, the easier to verify authenticity.

I also like that the inscribed copy is signed on the title page (the signed copy is signed on the FFEP).

And finally, the inscribed copy came with a cool event bookmark that advertises the event.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1185/picture003mk1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I dunno, maybe I should just keep both! :P

I already have a reading trade edition, inscribed trade edition, Gift edition, S/L edtion....might as well add the signed trade edition and make it five copies!





I agree with what you said about the more writing, the easier to verify authenticity.

I also like that the inscribed copy is signed on the title page (the signed copy is signed on the FFEP).

I dunno, maybe I should just keep both! :P

I already have a reading trade edition, inscribed trade edition, Gift edition, S/L edtion....might as well add the signed trade edition and make it five copies!

Keep the inscribed copy. For the reasons you mentioned. It's easier to verify and it's signed on the title page. :thumbsup:

If you keep them both you will end up trying to get the CD Lettered to complete the set. :panic:


I would advise you to keep the flatsigned one! :scared: :unsure: :rose:

[tippy4]

You advising me to keep the flatsigned one and getting rid of the inscribed copy would not have anything to do with the fact you you have been after that inscribed book since I showed it to you earlier this year....would it? :P

Sorry, but I think I am going to keep 'em both.

[Ari_Racing]

NIce one, Tippy. :) Congratulations!

[Patrick]

Nice book, Tippy. If you were going to sell one, I make it the flatsigned, but it sounds like the point is moot. :thumbsup:

Ari, great deal on that MPP.

Congrats on your latest proofs, John.

Mr. RT, I still love those little books! :lol:

[Patrick]

Nice comic collection, Mattv.

What are you going to do that many postcards and sketchbooks?

[mattv2099]

Nice comic collection, Mattv.

What are you going to do that many postcards and sketchbooks?

I never really figured I would do anything with them... Just hold on to them. I should bag and board the sketch books. I need figure out what to do with my comics. Like how to store them.

[Patrick]

Yes, I'd recommend that you bag and board the sketchbooks at some point.

I had a whole lot of sketchbooks as well, so I gave away about 20 or so of them, mostly through a giveaway at TDT.net before this site was developed.

I didn't notice the Marvel Daily Bugle promo item in your photo, do you have some of those as well?

[mattv2099]

I didn't notice the Marvel Daily Bugle promo item in your photo, do you have some of those as well?


No, but its on my list now :rock: :dance: I am sure there is a lot of stuff I need to track down.

[Patrick]

I had a bunch of the Daily Bugles, but I gave them away too to a bunch of people. If I have any more spares, they'd be at my office. I'll check on Monday when I get back to work.

If I have any more, I'll let you know and we can work a deal if you want. The deal being of the Pay It Forward variety.

[herbertwest]

You advising me to keep the flatsigned one and getting rid of the inscribed copy would not have anything to do with the fact you you have been after that inscribed book since I showed it to you earlier this year....would it? :P

Sorry, but I think I am going to keep 'em both.

well, maybe.... :unsure:

oki dook, :cry:
if you turn your mind, please think about me.... :thumbsup: :dance:

simple question : you didnt have the same nickname on the tdt board, what was it?

[Patrick]

Sure, he had the same screenname. He's been quoted in my sig over there for about three years straight. :thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

???

[mattv2099]

Actually, I just won a lot of DT comics on Ebay for 0.99$ which included the Daily Bugle and Dark Tower Spotlight :)

[Randall Flagg]

Tippy4 is famous at thedarktower.net for the following quote:

"Anyone speaking in 'Dark Tower Speak' will be beaten with a stick. "

Patrick uses the quote in his signature a dt.net.

[Patrick]

Sounds like you're set then. :dance:

Congrats!

[Patrick]

Yep, I think that quote goes back to late 1995 or very early 1996. At the time and in context, it was the funniest damn thing I had read on the internet. It is still one of my all-time favorite quotes - although maybe you had to be there. :lol:

[tippy4]

Yes, that was a good one. And it makes me proud that it is still part of your signature over on the DTNET.

It may not be as old as '96, but it goes a few years back.

After DT5 came out, quite a few folks on the DTNET started talking like they were in Midworld. Examples were referring to Stephen King as Sai King, or saying things like "do ya kennit" or "thankie-sai".

It was driving me nuts.

So I told them that anyone speaking in "Dark Tower Speak" would be beaten with a stick.

It might not seem that funny now...but like Patrick said...maybe you had to be there.

[jhanic]

I think it's STILL funny!!

John

[Patrick]

I'm laughing as I read your post, Tippy. :lol:

[jhanic]

I just received the following proof. It contains King's Quitters, Inc.

John

[funky dredd]

Very nice John!

[Cutter]

Interesting as I never really thought of Quitters, Inc. as a mystery story. lol

Anyway, great grab John. That was one I’m sure many were unaware of. I know I was.

[Patrick]

Interesting as I never really thought of Quitters, Inc. as a mystery story. lol

Anyway, great grab John. That was one I’m sure many were unaware of. I know I was.

Nor did I.

Congrats, John!

[Spencer]

The detail is simply amazing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/534/medium/christine.jpg

Yeah, I've loved that cover ever since I first saw it. :)

This is my 1st time seeing it up close. WOW.

[Spencer]

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/7538/littlezf3.jpg

These little devils arrived from Australia today.

I really need to pick those up on eBay sometime.

[Patrick]

[quote=Mr. Rabbit Trick;66884<img upthread>
These little devils arrived from Australia today.
I really need to pick those up on eBay sometime.[/QUOTE]
My understanding is that they're handmade by people that are into super-realistic dollhouses. So grab 'em while you can.

[jhanic]

Here's the front cover of Outside Magazine for December, 1995. This issue contains King's My Little Serrated Security Blanket.

If anyone out there is interested, I have the entire run of this magazine available for just the cost of postage (about $13 Media Mail--these suckers are heavy!) Of course, it's a complete run EXCEPT for the December 1995 issue. PM me if you're interested. If I don't hear from anyone, they're going into my church's paper drive.

John

[NeedfulKings]

Great stuff, you guys!!!!!!! From the mini's to Christine, to Buick 8, to Mystery stories!! Fun!!!

Thanks to some early Christmas shopping (for me) from our own Nerak, I now own these two gems. Well, I owned the DTVII already, but this bad boy is a welcome improvement from my copy that's been read. :D

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/temp004.jpg

Thanks Karen!!!! :huglove:

[Ari_Racing]

:) Congratulations!

[funky dredd]

Congrats :)

[Storyslinger]

Congrats

[Cutter]

Nice grab NeedfulKings, you can't get a better version than still sealed. :)

[Storyslinger]

These are great

[jhanic]

Here's a picture of the Duma Key proof and one of the accompanying letter.

John

[Storyslinger]

Very cool

[Ari_Racing]

congratulations John! :)

[herbertwest]

nice grab!
one of the firsts ARC!

[NeedfulKings]

Good job!!! Nice proof!

[herbertwest]

What is written on the letter?
this book have been inspired by which single image???
Could we have the text of the letter please? sounds interesting... :$

[jhanic]

"...a single image that resounded in his mind--a road at dusk overgrown with palm trees, and on this road two dead little twin girls with their hands entwined. From this single ominous image comes a whole novel..."

I've already started reading it.

John

[funky dredd]

Congrats John! Let us know how it is when you finish it.

[Randall Flagg]

Anxiously awaits review..................

[Patrick]

Congrats, John. Looking forward to your thoughts about the book.

[Randall Flagg]

Just received this. Now I have 3 different states of this book. I only need to get one designated for SK, or Tabitha King.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/P1010001.JPG

[CRinVA]

Well my most recent acquisition cost be a whopping $6 including S&H!

I won one of the 2008 BOMC Stephen King Calenders for $1 plus $5 s&h. Mostly they are going for $14 - $20 plus s&h!

Not sure why no one else bid on this - the feedback was quite low but I figured the loss would be minimal if it was a scam of some sort. I got the calendar in the mail yesterday! Still shrink wrapped too!

Just call me Bob, last of the big time spenders! :excited:

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Jerome!! It looks awesome!!!

And congratulations Bob! I'm looking for a deal like that myselft!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congrats RF & CR. Both superb buys.

[tippy4]

I just received a signed copy of The Talisman.

It is not a 1st edtion (in fact it is an 11th printing) but as I do not own a signed copy of this title, something is far better than nothing. Especially at $60 shipped.

Ebay Auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200172257257)

As usual, I submit the signature for your approval. I think it is good...but there is something about it that makes me want someone else to give it a thumbs-up!

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9427/picture004hw3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Patrick]

I'm a rank amateur, but it looks good to me, Tippy. It'll be good to hear from those who know.

CR, I didn't bid on the calendar because I've already got one thanks to another collector here. :nana: Congrats on your budget purchase, what a deal!

Jerome, you have three Dolan's Cadillacs now? Sweet. Someday I'll be happy to get just one. I love that story.

[Randall Flagg]

Jerome, you have three Dolan's Cadillacs now? Sweet. Someday I'll be happy to get just one. I love that story.
Yeah, I happen to like the three different covers. Thankfully there is only one cover on the S/L The Stand.

[tippy4]

In addition to the King signed Talisman, the seller included a Staub signed Talisman at no extra charge.

Any Straub experts out there wanna tell me if the signature is good?

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/9881/picture005xw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Unfortunatley, both books were owned by a smoker at some point, so they have a smell about them.

I wish smokers knew what they were doing to their books, and furthermore, advertised them as being stinky! :cool:

[Randall Flagg]

You can usually get most/all of the smell out.
We had a lengthy discussion on how at dt.net.
Do you recall the tips?
If not, I remember my posting on how I cleaned up several books.

[tippy4]

It is my experience that over time, a lot of the smell fades.

I have also heard sealing the book up in a bag or container with some baking soda can help.

I have goten some books that smelled so bad in the past that the stink hits you as soon ans you open the box.

Some were so so drenched with smoke that you could take a damp cloth and wipe the DJ and there was yellow-brown residue on the cloth :scared:

[Randall Flagg]

I posted some of my ideas on smoke smell removal. (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?p=70263#post70263)

[tippy4]

Thanks for posting those tips. I will definitely try the baking soda tip.

Nice purchase on that Dolan's Cadillac. I have the numbered and deluxe editions.

I really like the marble boards on the deluxe and lettered edition.

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks Tippy.
Of the tips, using step one (baking soda), and then step 3 afterwords worked very well on a book I had that was overpowering.

[NeedfulKings]

Nice grabs, everyone. The Dolan's Cadillac is sweet!!!

Tippy, I really can't tell with the two sigs. The Straub one looks real close to mine. The King sig looks like his recent ones. For some reason, it gives the illusion that the "n" and the "i" are reversed in King. It might just be me--I didn't get a lot of sleep last night. :P

I've got a few books that had smoke smell. As an ex-smoker, I'm ultra sensitive to it. I've had success my just airing them out for a week or so until the odor is minimal. At that point, actually putting it with other older books has done the trick.

Edit to add--or see RF's great tips above!!! :D

[Brice]

Nice grabs, everyone. The Dolan's Cadillac is sweet!!!

Tippy, I really can't tell with the two sigs. The Straub one looks real close to mine. The King sig looks like his recent ones. For some reason, it gives the illusion that the "n" and the "i" are reversed in King. It might just be me--I didn't get a lot of sleep last night. :P

I've got a few books that had smoke smell. As an ex-smoker, I'm ultra sensitive to it. I've had success my just airing them out for a week or so until the odor is minimal. At that point, actually putting it with other older books has done the trick.

Edit to add--or see RF's great tips above!!! :D

From what I've seen many of King's sigs have the "n" and "i" transposed.


Far from being an expert, I'd say that the king sig looks good to me and that the Straub looks pretty damn close to the only Straub sig I have. My opinion is that they are both authentic.

[Calla_Wolf]

I just received a signed copy of The Talisman.

It is not a 1st edtion (in fact it is an 11th printing) but as I do not own a signed copy of this title, something is far better than nothing. Especially at $60 shipped.

Ebay Auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200172257257)

As usual, I submit the signature for your approval. I think it is good...but there is something about it that makes me want someone else to give it a thumbs-up!

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9427/picture004hw3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Damned good price - I missed this one but would have happily bid on it. Congrats

[tippy4]

Thanks Calla and everyone else.....I always appreciate your opinions!

[Cutter]

I purchased the print King Crossroads by Alan M. Clark. It's for the new biography being produced by Cemetery Dance. I liked it a lot so I bought it. And I got a little remaque with it on the right hand side.

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/stephenking/imagesart/kingcrossroads_img1.gif

[jhanic]

Very nice, Geoff.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Just received a new poster for The Mist. Evidently it's printed on both sides for hanging with illumination behind it.
Also picked up a Creepshow 1st edition. It's in pretty darn good shape.

http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/3475/mistposterkb3.jpg

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8784/creepshobookyj1.jpg

[jhanic]

Good job!!

John

[NeedfulKings]

Nice stuff!!!

guthrie, I've recently started palavering with Alan Clark. He lives an hour from here and has invited me to visit his home (studio) the next time we get up there. It will be in the next month, I hope!!!

[NeedfulKings]

Got this from Matt at Shocklines today. Troy's a new Aussie author--this it his first novel. I'll read and review in the next month or so.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/bd001.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/bd003.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

anxiously awaits review..........

[Patrick]

Nice stuff, you guys, especially that remarqued King's Crossroads print!


Someday I'll pick up a copy of Creepshow...

[Storyslinger]

This stuff is all great

[Spencer]

Great stuff, you guys!!!!!!! From the mini's to Christine, to Buick 8, to Mystery stories!! Fun!!!

Thanks to some early Christmas shopping (for me) from our own Nerak, I now own these two gems. Well, I owned the DTVII already, but this bad boy is a welcome improvement from my copy that's been read. :D

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/temp004.jpg

Thanks Karen!!!! :huglove:

I reeeeally want that DTIV, I hope I find it sometime when I got some money. :D

[Ari_Racing]

That Mist Poster looks AWESOME!!
I'm looking for one that doesn't kill me with the shipping. :)

[Matt]

Great stuff, you guys!!!!!!! From the mini's to Christine, to Buick 8, to Mystery stories!! Fun!!!

Thanks to some early Christmas shopping (for me) from our own Nerak, I now own these two gems. Well, I owned the DTVII already, but this bad boy is a welcome improvement from my copy that's been read. :D

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/temp004.jpg

Thanks Karen!!!! :huglove:

I reeeeally want that DTIV, I hope I find it sometime when I got some money. :D

I have mine now, I LOVE IT!!

I need to post a pic soon. :excited:

Meaning: The VII in this pic

[Cutter]

Nice stuff!!!

guthrie, I've recently started palavering with Alan Clark. He lives an hour from here and has invited me to visit his home (studio) the next time we get up there. It will be in the next month, I hope!!!

Cool NeedfulKings. If you got a Limited Regulators you gotta bring it with you for a sig/remarque. You gotta let us know how that turns out, too!

thanks everyone!

[Randall Flagg]

Received these today. Pet Semetary has the nicest dustjacket I have ever personally seen, as well as being the first state dj (1983 mistake on Tabitha King's book on back).
Roadwork is also in excellent shape.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3236/petsemetaryandroadworkdw2.jpg

[Storyslinger]

very cool, RF :thumbsup:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Great additions RF. By coincidence, I recently won Pet Sematary 1st/1st on ebay, but it has not arrived from the US yet.

[jhanic]

Very nice, rf. I have my original copy of Pet Semetary that I bought when it was first published. Of course, the dust jacket isn't that good, but...

John

[funky dredd]

Very nice RF!

[NeedfulKings]

Nice stuff, RF. I lucked out and stumbled upon a pretty decent First Ed. of Pet Semetery for just a few bucks. I think I gave my tattered one up on a giveaway back at .net.

It's one of my favorite covers. Church never looked so good! :P

[Cutter]

wow immaculate condition on both, congrats RF!

Pet Semetary is another one of those first editions I still don't own for some unknown reason. This book and IT I need to buy. IT for some reason is hard to find in perfect shape, at least for me. Because the book is so large, if it's been read, it's usually a little shaky. I threw both of my original copies away years ago because I lost the dust jackets somewhere along the line in High School. So sue me I had no idea I would be collecting them one day. lol And I've just never gotten around to replacing them.

[Patrick]

Very clean books, RF, congrats!

[Ari_Racing]

Those are neat! Congratulations Jerome!

[Ari_Racing]

My new pride and joy isn't a book
or something that you can touch.

I've just been informed that I'm being promoted to Lead Submission for Latam!! :)
I work in Gameloft (the mobile videogame company) and it's the third time I'm promoted in less than 2 years, so this is extremely important for me. I just love to work here! :)
Now I'll have more money to spend in books! LOL

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Ari. I'm sure the promotion is very well deserved!

John

[funky dredd]

Congraulations Ari, that's some good news. Just don't spend all of that money on one book :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulations Ari. Just SPEND it. :clap:

[super sam]

Congrats Ari, as Rabbit says, just SPEND it :) !

And i REALLY like that Roadwork copy,Randall! ( me want one)

[Patrick]

Congrats on your "acquisition" of another promotion, Ari!

[Randall Flagg]

Today I received The Talisman Gift Edition-signed by King.

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

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

[oy-the-brave]

Today I received The Talisman Gift Edition-signed by King.

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

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



Congrats Jerome, thats got to be pretty rare. I don't think I have ever seen of one of the gift editions signed.

[NeedfulKings]

I agree, that's a NICE grab, RF!!! Good job!

Congrats, Ari on the new position!!! :) :) :)

[Ari_Racing]

THanks!!! :)

Congratulations Jerome!

[CRinVA]

Saturday I recevied The Gunslinger Born Sketch Variants for issues #6 and #7. I got them on ebay for $10.49 each! A nice bargain! The only thing left to my Gunslinger Born collection now is the #5 Sketch Variant. It seems to be the rarerst of all to obtain right now. Back after #4 I quit buying them from teh com ics dealer cus I figured $50 was way way too much! Now I am just a very patient ebay bidder! :-)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Saturday I recevied The Gunslinger Born Sketch Variants for issues #6 and #7. I got them on ebay for $10.49 each! A nice bargain! The only thing left to my Gunslinger Born collection now is the #5 Sketch Variant. It seems to be the rarerst of all to obtain right now. Back after #4 I quit buying them from teh com ics dealer cus I figured $50 was way way too much! Now I am just a very patient ebay bidder! :-)

Good things come to those that wait. (On ebay anyway) Congrats :clap:

[wizardsrainbow]

Today I received The Talisman Gift Edition-signed by King.

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

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

RF-
I don't want to rain on your parade, but something just doesn't seem right about that King sig...too large for one and a couple shaky lines. I'd like Ceri and/or Hutch to weight in on that one. Say sorry RF, I hope I am wrong.

[Randall Flagg]

Hutch did weigh in on it.



Quote:
Originally Posted by e_taylor http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/images/wow/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?p=66896#post66896)
http://cgi.ebay.ca/1984-STEPHEN-KING...QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.ca/1984-STEPHEN-KING-THE-TALISMAN-VOL-1-2-1-st-EDITION_W0QQitemZ170172646260QQihZ007QQcategoryZ29 223QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I don't know what to think of this one - I'm interested in picking it up, but I'd like to hear your guys' opinions to ease my mind!

it's good... and even better is that it's style places this King signature fairly close to the year of publication.

[wizardsrainbow]

Hutch did weigh in on it.



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I don't know what to think of this one - I'm interested in picking it up, but I'd like to hear your guys' opinions to ease my mind!

it's good... and even better is that it's style places this King signature fairly close to the year of publication.


Glad it was my error. I consider Hutch to be pretty much infallable.

[Sir_Boomme]

Hutch did weigh in on it.



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Originally Posted by e_taylor http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/images/wow/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?p=66896#post66896)
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I don't know what to think of this one - I'm interested in picking it up, but I'd like to hear your guys' opinions to ease my mind!

it's good... and even better is that it's style places this King signature fairly close to the year of publication.


Glad it was my error. I consider Hutch to be pretty much infallable.

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[herbertwest]

2 new items in my Werber's collection!
magazines that did publish short stories!

one of them, published 3 years ago was the short version of the novel published last year...

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isnt an ARC, but it's the ONLY ONE i have ever seen : a review copy of the french 1st ed of CARRIE !



how do i know? the punched SP is used by some publisher to say "service presse"... p


I am SOOO HAPPY (even if the book isnt in great shape...)! ok, now i need to find a french ARC for the same edition xD

[Storyslinger]

Imagine my suprise when I found a package awaiting me last night on my door step. I figured that it was the book from Ari, but upon closer examination, I see that the name on the box is a known person; and in hand script 'Randall Flagg'. I couldn't find the keys to my door fast enough. My amazement was furthered when I found a hardcover copy collection of the seven comics in The Gunslinger Born. I was speachless. Had it not been for my computer not working at home, I would have come on that very instant last night and wrote this.

I will post pictures tonight

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations to both!!

[herbertwest]

May I suggest to storyslinger to erase the name of RF?

I mean.. he may dont want his name to appear on the board.. ???

[Storyslinger]

May I suggest to storyslinger to erase the name of RF?

I mean.. he may dont want his name to appear on the board.. ???

Hows that herb?

[Randall Flagg]

May I suggest to storyslinger to erase the name of RF?

I mean.. he may dont want his name to appear on the board.. ???

It's ok.

[Storyslinger]

I changed it anyways. Those who know you will know who I mean

[Storyslinger]

Imagine my suprise when I found a package awaiting me last night on my door step. I figured that it was the book from Ari, but upon closer examination, I see that the name on the box is a known person; and in hand script 'Randall Flagg'. I couldn't find the keys to my door fast enough. My amazement was furthered when I found a hardcover copy collection of the seven comics in The Gunslinger Born. I was speachless. Had it not been for my computer not working at home, I would have come on that very instant last night and wrote this.

I will post pictures tonight

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

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Randall_Flagg_2.jpg

[NeedfulKings]

Congrats, Storyslinger. I don't even own THAT yet!

RF's generosity strikes again. Freaking awesome!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

[Patrick]

Congrats, herbertwest and Storyslinger!

Nice gesture, Jerome. :thumbsup:

[Erin]

Awesome! :D

[Matt]

I got a first edition UK version of The Stand in the mail yesterday. :excited:

I'll take pictures tonight.

My coolest Christmas gift this year? A book shelf :rock:

[Patrick]

Excellent, Matt. Now post that photo!

[Matt]

:lol:

Wizardsrainbow sent me this copy--its such an amazing thing, my collection has started just the way I have always dreamed.

Added bonus, its through the generosity of real people and that makes the books even more special imo.

First Edition UK --The Stand :wub:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/541/The_Stand.JPG

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Matt. Just remember that collecting King is addictive! There's ALWAYS something else out there you want!

John

[Patrick]

Congrats, Matt. Wiz, you're a good man!

[herbertwest]

well done! (even if the cover looks not really nice :p )


last thing recieved : not a King related item, but for my Werber's item collection.
(Werber is a french 'fantastic'-SF-philosophy author....)
1st time i did see it, a promo item (pins) for his 1st book : les fourmis.


http://i16.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/c8/a7/95b2_2.JPG

[Patrick]

I don't know Werber, but congrats on finding an item on a favored author, herbertwest!

[Cutter]

Well after three years the 25th Anniversary of Dark Forces finally arrived (numbered edition). and it was worth the wait, it is really a beautiful and HUGE book. The traycase is almost 4 inches wide. The paper is the same that was printed by CD for From a Buick 8. And it's got a cool fold-out traycase. And there's a lot of illustrations for The Mist, so they didn't skimp out on Kings story.


http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/anthologies/images/darkforces_img2.gif

[Randall Flagg]

That looks pretty impressive.
Congratulations.

[Matt]

That is a beautiful set of books, congrats guthrie

[funky dredd]

That looks niiiiiiiice! Congrats :)

[Fsmdr]

That IS impressive looking!. Is this 1 book or several books in that picture?.

[jhanic]

Very nice. I'll start looking for a copy.

John

[jhanic]

I just ordered a copy via the Cemetary Dance site:

Dark Forces (http://www.cemeterydance.com/sh/o_darkforc.html)

John