Your New Pride and Joy!

[wizardsrainbow]

That's outstanding

[Brice]

It looks amazing!

[oy-the-brave]

I really love the frame and mat, beautiful:thumbsup:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

That mat is a perfect match....nicely done. Will look nice hanging on the wall.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!! :)

[frik]

Love it!

sk

[turtlex]

Brice - That is a sweet movie poster! Signed movie poster!! Congrats!!

Jerome - That's amazing... and the frame and matte go perfectly! Happy Birthday and congratulations.

[The Library Policeman]

Looking good, guys. :thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

Recieved :

Press release concerning some movies : (French)
- The lawnmower man (in which, is mentionned a "weird" promotional material : poster trousers)
- Graveyard Shift

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6452/photo2upk.jpg (http://img41.imageshack.us/i/photo2upk.jpg/)
WTF does imageshack turns the pictures???

- CELLULAIRE. Cell, written in french, but from Canada. This one have a different cover than the normal french one. I had a picture of this cover, but ALWAYS thought it was a preliminary work that wasnt being used... until recently when a canadian guy mentionned it!

[IMG]http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/1410/photo1dk.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/photo1dk.jpg/)

The regular french cover for CELL is :

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/RESUMES/cell/cellulaire-AlbinMichel-VRAI.jpg

[shnnrc01]

UK Proof Under The Dome #66/200
http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/9529/29062010929.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/i/29062010929.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[shnnrc01]

and my signed/inscribed :The Passage,thx k:rose:
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/8363/07072010948.jpg (http://img594.imageshack.us/i/07072010948.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[jhanic]

Nice!

John

[gsvec]

Nice stuff, everyone! :thumbsup:

[The Library Policeman]

Courtesy of Jerome, an absolutely pristine, finer than fine Gunslinger dustjacket. It's in such good condition that I'm rather reluctant to even touch it. :wtf:

Thanks Jerome. You're a star. :thumbsup:

[wizardsrainbow]

Courtesy of Jerome, an absolutely pristine, finer than fine Gunslinger dustjacket. It's in such good condition that I'm rather reluctant to even touch it. :wtf:

Thanks Jerome. You're a star. :thumbsup:

Yes he is! And I wondered if he was ever going to part with that prize!

[carlosdetweiller]

For my birthday, my wife had this Whelan piece matted and framed. The drawing is an original sketch that was included with the limited edition of Knowing Darkness.


Looks really nice, Jerome. I think that is the nicest Whelan drawing for the art book that I have seen.

[Nerak]

Jerome, I think it would look nicer on MY wall!! :lol:

Barry, happy to see you got the book!!!

[namelessnpoor]

Just received a nice signed copy of Insomnia ! traded one nice book for another so i am happy !

[shibus]

With the help of another King collector friend I finally got the other copy I was looking at. According to the publishing info here, Danse Macabre came out in April, 81 so this pre-publication inscription is also very early. Other than a tiny tear at the top of the spine and a little rubbing to a couple corners it's one of the nicer DJs I've seen too. Danse Macabre, along with Pet Semetary seem to be very difficult DJs to find without any flaws.

http://usera.ImageCave.com/shibus/danse.JPG

http://usera.ImageCave.com/shibus/danses.JPG

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[gsvec]

Very nice! :rock:

[carlosdetweiller]

That is another nice one, Greg, with a VERY early dated inscription. My notes (definitely unofficial) have April 20,1981 as the official publication date.

I've got a proof inscribed to David Hartwell dated 2/26/81 and a first trade edition inscribed to Peter Schneider dated 4/14/81.

I really love to search for the earliest dates I can find and I can see that you do too. Congratulations!

[Rahfa]

Nice...the recipient is much more impressive than the date....

[turtlex]

Congrats, Greg! Very cool.

[Randall Flagg]

Received this drawing of Roland by Michael Whelan in the mail-courtesy of David (Wizardsrainbow)
Size is ~8.5"x11"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Roland7.jpg

[jhanic]

Very different! Much "harder" a face than the others. I like it!

John

[Ari_Racing]

LOVE IT! :)

[Resident Chris]

The last Week arrived:
"Black House" Signed limited Nr. 1303/1520
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4786789991_60ac48eb0d.jpg

"Die Augen des Drachen" (The Eyes of the Dragon) Signed limited Portfolio from Edition Phantasia Nr. 72/100
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4786799935_f57b50c156.jpg

and a Non-King:
Ramsey Campbell "Der Reiseführer/The Guide" from Edition Phantasia Nr. 134/250
A Switchbook: One Half is German, the other is in english with illustrations by Herbert Brandmeier and J.K. Potter: The Book is signed from all!!!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4787426168_9a71840690.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4787425390_77166c0021.jpg

[Stockerlone]

Congratulaton for Augen des Drachen EP.....
You sniped the Book for a very good price, and i needed more than 10 Years searching
till it'd had it :orely:

The Ramsey Campbell "Der Reiseführer/The Guide" is one of my MUST HAVE books.

[Resident Chris]

Thanks. Campbell has signed both versions in the Book. So there are 4 Signatures in there

[namelessnpoor]

Can't say where, when or how I got these signed ( i promised not to ) but these are 2 of my new favorites. Signed Gunslinger 1st and Signed Gunslinger 3rd. That completes my set..1st, 2nd and 3rd editions all signed !!!

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/013.jpg

[jhanic]

Very nice, Rusty! Congratulations!

John

[biomieg]

Wow! Good stuff! Congratulations on completing the 'Slinger's Set!!

[Ari_Racing]

Signed a week ago! :) Very nice.

[Rahfa]

Very nice!

Come on, though, give us some back story on how you got them signed/personalized...I'm sure you can fudge enough details to protect your 'inside' connection!

[turtlex]

Jerome - I love that sketch! Very cool.

RC - Super additions.

Rusty - Awesome!! Congrats on a complete signed set!!

[Fsmdr]

So very cool!. We are all very jealous!.

[gsvec]

Yeah - what Juliana said! :drool:

[towerfan]

oh so jealous! one of my goals in life is to have a book signed by stephen king!

[Sam]

Just watch this space then towerfan. Pay attention to postings and you'll know when and where a signing will be long in advance. It was through the kindness and generosity that I acquired my first in person signature from Sai King, and even got to meet and have a conversation with him (still a WOW!!!! moment). Had it not been for the people on this forum, I doubt I ever would hsave gotten that chance in my lifetime.

Keep watching this space.

[towerfan]

Thank u sam ! smiles to you! and yes that is a huge wow! i will keep watching this site!

[wizardsrainbow]

Just watch this space then towerfan. Pay attention to postings and you'll know when and where a signing will be long in advance. It was through the kindness and generosity that I acquired my first in person signature from Sai King, and even got to meet and have a conversation with him (still a WOW!!!! moment). Had it not been for the people on this forum, I doubt I ever would hsave gotten that chance in my lifetime.

Keep watching this space.

But...but...but...you met ME Sam in Holyoke MA. And you're saying that wasn't BIGGER than meeting Sai King?? Huh? :wtf:

[Sam]

Yep! :D :dance:

[wizardsrainbow]

OK Fine! <runs off in a snit> :wtf:

[east-tennessee]

David..your sending your wife and daughter to Chicago on a plane?
Sounds like a chapter from Pet Semetary..are you OK!!:scared:

I recieved these today F/F as new..Great prices, Great service, Great conversation,...Priceless!!
AH!! well these did have a price to them..

Thanks WIZ!!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_258.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_259.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_262.jpg

[Stockerlone]

Nothing big....

Rasenmäher-Man - Lawnmowerman German promo button for the VHS release
[http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=148290374&imageType=image

Schlafwandler - Sleepwalkers German promo button
http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=148290445&imageType=image

[Stockerlone]

dp

[jhanic]

American Fantastic Tales with King's "That Feeling, That You Can Only Say What It Is in French":

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

John

[biomieg]

Nice, John (as always)!

I also received some new items, but have no pictures yet (to be added tomorrow):

DEAD ZONE Signet proof
Mag of F&SF King issue (with The Moving Finger) - unsigned
Robert McCammon's USHER'S PASSING 1st/1st, signed

Other than that, things have been quiet lately. I expect to receive two nice proofs end of July/beginning of August, but that's it, basically (for now).

[Ari_Racing]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs052.snc4/34978_1529606248389_1481720061_31391091_2513156_n. jpg

Isn't she cute? :)

Her name is CALIOPE and she's only 47 days old.

I'm going to spoil her a lot!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[turtlex]

John - That is awesome.

Ari - Wow! What an amazing looking cat. Blue eyes!? Cool !

[wizardsrainbow]

John - That is awesome.

Ari - Wow! What an amazing looking cat. Blue eyes!? Cool !

Yes, and Pam....anything new to share on your end? Hmmm?

[Ari_Racing]

It's a Siames

[turtlex]

Yes .... as a matter of fact, David - I do ... :D

... and my hands are still shaking ... My New PRIDE AND JOY ...

Yes, it's a JAE LEE ORIGINAL COMIC PANEL !!!

Treachery, Issue 2, Page 20
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/JaeLeeOriginal.JPG

My very first original panel of an Dark Tower comic and it's an amazing panel of Aileen by Jae Lee.

A huge amount of thanks go out to a very special person for thinking of me and helping me add this to my collection. I won't embarrass you here, but know that you have my sincere and heartfelt appreciation.

This site has brought me some of the finest friends I could ever hope for.

FYI : This is how it looked in the published comic
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/thumbs/aileen-color.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

... and my hands are still shaking ... My New PRIDE AND JOY ...

Yes, it's a JAE LEE ORIGINAL COMIC PANEL !!!



Congratulations, Pam! Please show it again when you have it framed.

[oy-the-brave]

:thumbsup:
Yes .... as a matter of fact, David - I do ... :D

... and my hands are still shaking ... My New PRIDE AND JOY ...

Yes, it's a JAE LEE ORIGINAL COMIC PANEL !!!

Treachery, Issue 2, Page 20
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/JaeLeeOriginal.JPG

My very first original panel of an Dark Tower comic and it's an amazing panel of Aileen by Jae Lee.

A huge amount of thanks go out to a very special person for thinking of me and helping me add this to my collection. I won't embarrass you here, but know that you have my sincere and heartfelt appreciation.

This site has brought me some of the finest friends I could ever hope for.

FYI : This is how it looked in the published comic
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/thumbs/aileen-color.jpg

OHHH thats a nice page Pam, where have I seen that page before :doh: :wtf: congrats :thumbsup:

[frik]

Pam, that's absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!!

sk

[biomieg]

Lovely! And that's one cute kitty Ari!

[Brice]

Congratulations Pam! :D

Ari, your siamese is adorable.

[lophophoras]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs052.snc4/34978_1529606248389_1481720061_31391091_2513156_n. jpg

Isn't she cute? :)

Her name is CALIOPE and she's only 47 days old.

I'm going to spoil her a lot!

Pretty little baby!

Congrats!

[lophophoras]

Yes .... as a matter of fact, David - I do ... :D

... and my hands are still shaking ... My New PRIDE AND JOY ...

Yes, it's a JAE LEE ORIGINAL COMIC PANEL !!!

Treachery, Issue 2, Page 20
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/medium/JaeLeeOriginal.JPG

My very first original panel of an Dark Tower comic and it's an amazing panel of Aileen by Jae Lee.

A huge amount of thanks go out to a very special person for thinking of me and helping me add this to my collection. I won't embarrass you here, but know that you have my sincere and heartfelt appreciation.

This site has brought me some of the finest friends I could ever hope for.

FYI : This is how it looked in the published comic
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/596/thumbs/aileen-color.jpg

Very cool Pam! Congrats!

[Tito_Villa]

Congrats everyone!!! Really love that Jae Lee piece!

[turtlex]

Thank you all, my friends.
And I will definitely post an update once I have it framed.

Dave / David - You guys are the best. :grouphug: I can't say thanks enough.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, Pam!!! :)

[Randall Flagg]

That piece is gorgeous. Congratulations.

[gsvec]

Gorgeous, Pam! And Ari - I love Caliope!! :D

[biomieg]

Some recent acquisitions:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TEVz9g0XJ9I/AAAAAAAAAeU/c5ObfXXtqOc/ballad.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TEVz-RP-QGI/AAAAAAAAAeg/9xCyFMfciBw/movingfinger.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TEVz98u_afI/AAAAAAAAAec/v080kh5uS4o/monkey.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TEVz9-n1lEI/AAAAAAAAAeY/_IAWM_0NViU/s512/deadzoneproof.JPG

The DEAD ZONE proof is actually very nice, but the picture quality is lousy (lots of folding and glare on the bag, the book itself is straight and has hardly any fading).

[biomieg]

And:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TEV0PXv2M3I/AAAAAAAAAeo/uKGSLNjDwcg/s512/usherspassing01.JPG

which turned out to be signed (on a bookplate):

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TEV0PtyxTbI/AAAAAAAAAes/Psli4S5BTh0/usherspassing02.JPG

This was actually mentioned in the listing but somehow I completely failed to process that information while reading the description. I just wanted a cheap hardcover 1st of this book in good shape and that's what I got!

[jhanic]

All very nice!

John

[frik]

Nice McCammon!
I got a copy myself decades ago, read it at the time, but have no clue if I liked it or not. must have, as I don't think I ever read a McCammon I didn't like.
Wait....Stinger wasn't too impressive.

sk

[lophophoras]

I thought Stinger was okay. That was the first McCammon book that I ever read. After reading it I went on a binge reading all of his stuff. I loved Swan Song.

[Calla_Wolf]

I thought Stinger was okay. That was the first McCammon book that I ever read. After reading it I went on a binge reading all of his stuff. I loved Swan Song.

With all respect to McCammon, Swan Song was a pale shadow of the Stand. And, as much as I love Steve King, The Stand is now (IMO) a poor relation of Cronin's "The Passage"

Pleeeeeease don' hate me folks

[lophophoras]

I thought Stinger was okay. That was the first McCammon book that I ever read. After reading it I went on a binge reading all of his stuff. I loved Swan Song.

With all respect to McCammon, Swan Song was a pale shadow of the Stand. And, as much as I love Steve King, The Stand is now (IMO) a poor relation of Cronin's "The Passage"

Pleeeeeease don' hate me folks

:wtf:

[carlosdetweiller]

I thought Stinger was okay. That was the first McCammon book that I ever read. After reading it I went on a binge reading all of his stuff. I loved Swan Song.

With all respect to McCammon, Swan Song was a pale shadow of the Stand. And, as much as I love Steve King, The Stand is now (IMO) a poor relation of Cronin's "The Passage"

Pleeeeeease don' hate me folks

I thought THE PASSAGE was just OK. It was a great read but I can't see myself ever reading it again. I'm actually wondering if I'm going to keep all these proofs, ARCs, signed copies, etc.

[WeDealInLead]

I think that book was a case of Constant Readers collectivelly jumping the gun (myself included). Here's a new, unknown author with a book backed by a ridicilous hype machine. How many of us would be truly interested in a book if it wasn't backed by SK and CD? They sold the entire printing in a day or. How many established authors on CD could do the same? I'm sure Stephen King could. Anyone else?

For the record, I haven't read the book yet but I'm sure I'll like it.

[Lenny]

I thought THE PASSAGE was just OK. It was a great read but I can't see myself ever reading it again. I'm actually wondering if I'm going to keep all these proofs, ARCs, signed copies, etc.

Well I love this book :rock:
If you do decide to sell your proofs please let me know. I have a couple of ARCs and signed copies already.

[carlosdetweiller]

For the record, I haven't read the book yet but I'm sure I'll like it.

I'm sure you will like it. I liked it quite a bit, heartily recommended it to my wife and she also liked it. Some parts, I thought, were brilliant. But after a couple of weeks when I reflect back on the book do I think it was as good as the hype machine made it out to be? For me, no. And the ending wasn't to my liking either.

[jhanic]

I rated The Passage as a B or B+. I hate to judge the first third of a trilogy, however. Too much depends on the consequent volumes. I was also turned off by the amount of hype. I avoided getting any of the proofs, etc. I did get a discounted signed first, though.

As I said elsewhere, I just hope I'm still around when part three is published. I'm not getting any younger here. :P

John

[Cloysterpete]

I have a UK trade of The Passage, though I won't bother reading it till the other two come out.

[carlosdetweiller]

As I said elsewhere, I just hope I'm still around when part three is published. I'm not getting any younger here. :P



I suspect I will still be around when part three is published. But I give myself only a 50-50 chance on making it until the Cemetery Dance limited edition of part three is published.

[shnnrc01]

youre a funny guy bob!

[Rahfa]

I thought Stinger was okay. That was the first McCammon book that I ever read. After reading it I went on a binge reading all of his stuff. I loved Swan Song.

With all respect to McCammon, Swan Song was a pale shadow of the Stand. And, as much as I love Steve King, The Stand is now (IMO) a poor relation of Cronin's "The Passage"

Pleeeeeease don' hate me folks

I disagree vehemently and angrily! haha...

Seriously, though, I just finished the Passage today and had read the original 1978 Stand not too long ago.

The Stand -1978- is tight, concise, on point, with specific characters that are easy to follow while being equally compelling with motivations a reader can grasp and understand.

Passage - good entertainment, ambitious though derivative, takes a few new spins but reads a little like what it is - fiction from an MFA graduate who's been through one too many workshops. The characters jumble together and the narrative needed some aggressive editing. And Auntie and Lacey are two stereotyped black characters almost to the point of parody. There were PAGES that I skimmed over because I was bored and confused, and I never did that with the original Stand. Plenty of good parts, though, and Cronin does capture the whole epic scope pretty well.

I liked it, but IMO it was still pop entertainment and not much more. It's been a long time since I read Swan Song, which I remember as being very Stand-ish, and I might read it again to see how it measures up.

Now...The Stand - 1990? Overwritten and ego-driven. SK probably inspired George Lucas to re-edit Star Wars - and I don't mean that in a good way!

But, I'm glad to have a signed 1/1 edition of the Passage, and glad I at least know what all the fuss is about!

[Randall Flagg]

Pamphlet from Cronin signing:



http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5237/img1684v.jpg

UK signed

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/362/img1685r.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/8677/img1686l.jpg


Signed in Berkeley yesterday:

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/1977/img1688i.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9150/img1696oc.jpg


Whelan doodle:

http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/4640/img1683.jpg

Firestarter S/L extra dj's:


http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/8144/img1690v.jpg

[Rahfa]

Good signatures! Very clear!

[turtlex]

Very nice, Jerome.

I love the "no bad dreams" personalization!

Congrats.

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice, Jerome.

I love the "no bad dreams" personalization!

Congrats.
Thanks.
It was interesting. I was first in line for him to sign and I overhead him say to the bookstore person and his publisher handler 'no lines unless it's personalized'. I asked what he meant and he said that he would not inscribe any lines from the book unless the inscription was personalized. He went on to say that book buyers in the Uk had requested some exorbitant amount of books with a line from the book, and then flatsigned.
I don't see why he would care-every book sold makes him money, and the resell only helps future sales, but alas, he's the millionaire and I'm just a guy buying a book.

[Pasiuk57]

Mine was signed "To Mike" Dated and "ALL EYES!"-(a part from he book).
I read it and liked it. Hope parts 2 and 3 are good also.....

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Congratulations!!!

[wizardsrainbow]

I thought THE PASSAGE was just OK. It was a great read but I can't see myself ever reading it again. I'm actually wondering if I'm going to keep all these proofs, ARCs, signed copies, etc.

Well I love this book :rock:
If you do decide to sell your proofs please let me know. I have a couple of ARCs and signed copies already.


Am leaning towards doing this...
Thanks to Jerome, he got my US and UK ARC copies of The Passage signed. And my UK buddy Tom got me a signed UK 1st.
So, I will have a package here of 1st editions US and UK signed AND US and UK Arcs signed. I think that's a cool package...it may be for sale.

[Calla_Wolf]

I thought THE PASSAGE was just OK. It was a great read but I can't see myself ever reading it again. I'm actually wondering if I'm going to keep all these proofs, ARCs, signed copies, etc.

Well I love this book :rock:
If you do decide to sell your proofs please let me know. I have a couple of ARCs and signed copies already.


Am leaning towards doing this...
Thanks to Jerome, he got my US and UK ARC copies of The Passage signed. And my UK buddy Tom got me a signed UK 1st.
So, I will have a package here of 1st editions US and UK signed AND US and UK Arcs signed. I think that's a cool package...it may be for sale.

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
OVER HERE BABY

[Ari_Racing]

I can't thank Jerome enough for this:

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6581/img1689ax.jpg

:excited::panic::excited:

[turtlex]

Oh! That is super cool !

Congrats, Ari and very nice of you Jerome!

[wizardsrainbow]

I'm telling you...the support that people on this site give each other is OUTSTANDING!!!! :grouphug: Thanks Jerome!!!

[jhanic]

My newest acquisitions:

Desperation manuscript proof v1:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/Desperationmanuscriptproofv1.jpg

Desperation manuscript proof v2:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/Desperationmanuscriptproofv2.jpg

These are different than the ones carlosdetweiller posted in the Stephen King Proofs thread in post #475--his have printing on the covers and spine, mine do not. I'll be updating the listing in the first post of that thread to reflect this.

The Regulators manuscript proof:

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

Thanks to David for these!

John

[turtlex]

Very nice, John!

:clap:

[Randall Flagg]

Not sure why, but the first two pictures appear as white.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2633/despv1.jpg

[e_taylor]

Not sure why, but the first two pictures appear as white.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2633/despv1.jpg

Because there is nothing on the covers.

[jhanic]

Exactly!! The ones pictured in Bob Jackson's post back in August 2008 have printing on the covers. Mine don't. I'd say it's a different state. According to Barry R. Levin's Biblio Notes there were only about 12 copies each of Desperation and The Regulators manuscript proofs done. He makes no mention of different states of Desperation.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Duh.
<-------------:beat:

[Ricky]

I'm actually wondering if I'm going to keep all these proofs, ARCs, signed copies, etc.

If you're serious, I wouldn't mind taking a US ARC off your hands. Let me know your asking price if you sell.

[herbertwest]

@carlos : Is everything alright?
If you sell some signed copies and want to separate of your french signed CREEPSHOW, please count me in :-)

[Niels]

@carlos : Is everything alright?
If you sell some signed copies and want to separate of your french signed CREEPSHOW, please count me in :-)

He was only talking about his Justin Cronin, The Passage copies.

[carlosdetweiller]

@carlos : Is everything alright?
If you sell some signed copies and want to separate of your french signed CREEPSHOW, please count me in :-)

I'm not really planning on selling anything right now.

[Calla_Wolf]

@carlos : Is everything alright?
If you sell some signed copies and want to separate of your french signed CREEPSHOW, please count me in :-)

I'm not really planning on selling anything right now.

God, can you imagine the effect a "Carlosdetweiller Super Collection" sale would have on the SK collecting world? :scared::scared:

[Brice]

*shudders at the thought*

I think Fogler is more likely to sell their collection than Bob is to sell his, at least in the forseeable future.

[carlosdetweiller]

God, can you imagine the effect a "Carlosdetweiller Super Collection" sale would have on the SK collecting world? :scared::scared:

Probably about the same as Chris Cavalier's did. Chris's collection was magnificent and, in many ways I think, superior to mine. Everyone who collects for a long time has basically the same books, proofs, limited editions, etc. Chris's collection was much stronger on original manuscript material while I have a lot more original artwork and signed early correspondence. I was/am in total awe of the collection Chris put together.

[Pasiuk57]

I picked up thousands of dollars of Chris's stuff at that time (and even bought some off it this week!). He had some really great manuscripts, proofs as you stated Bob.
Your artwork is second to none from what I have seen!
That what makes this fun as people branch off in certain areas and show off their stuff!

[herbertwest]

I knew that something wasnt right
i am glad that you are your family are fine

[Stockerlone]

Al Sarrantonio 999 + Stephen King Atlantis, still wrapped
German publisher Piazza published only this two SK related HC books.

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=148719468&imageType=image

[surly]

I'm in Derry...I mean Bangor, for the weekend and there are still a few treasures to be found here. Just picked up something I think is kinda fun that is definitely my new pride and joy (well, at least until my newest Betts purchase arrives). I'll post a pic when I get home.

I also managed to convinve Stu to take me on one of his tours even though he's not quite set up yet - sort of a beta test. Three hours of King filled goodness. If I find the proper thread, I'll post some thoughts and pics there as well.

j

[jhanic]

I just received this a bit ago. It was listed as a Danse Macabre unbound proof, but I think it's an F&G:

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

And thanks, David!

John

[biomieg]

Looking forward to those pics Surly! And great stuff John (as always)...

[carlosdetweiller]

I just received this a bit ago. It was listed as a Danse Macabre unbound proof, but I think it's an F&G:


Interesting item, John. I thought about getting that one for myself several times and just never pulled the trigger. That is from Chris Cavalier's collection, isn't it?

[jhanic]

Yes, it was listed as #cc89.

John

[surly]

This is one of the things I picked up while I was away - I thought you might like to see it. It's an advance proof for PET SEMATARY (one of the later type set ones). True, it's seen better days, but it's fun for a couple of reasons:
1. I bought it in Bangor
2. It is signed 'Steve' rather than 'Stephen'
3. It's inscribed to Burt Hatlen (Stephen's English professor and mentor)
4. It is dated September '83 which is months before the final publication (Nov I think?)
5. And finally, ever the Professor, it is sprinkled through out with notes and corrections from Mr. Hatlen...

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/cover.jpg

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/P1010206.jpg

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/P1010205.jpg

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/P1010207.jpg

Definitely my new pride and joy -- hope you like iit too.

[Brice]

Pretty damn awesome.

John, that's great man. Yeah, I'd agree that's a F&G rather than a proof. Very nice!

[jhanic]

This is one of the things I picked up while I was away - I thought you might like to see it. It's an advance proof for PET SEMATARY (one of the later type set ones). True, it's seen better days, but it's fun for a couple of reasons:
1. I bought it in Bangor
2. It is signed 'Steve' rather than 'Stephen'
3. It's inscribed to Burt Hatlen (Stephen's English professor and mentor)
4. It is dated September '83 which is months before the final publication (Nov I think?)
5. And finally, ever the Professor, it is sprinkled through out with notes and corrections from Mr. Hatlen...

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/cover.jpg

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/P1010206.jpg

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/P1010205.jpg

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/P1010207.jpg

Definitely my new pride and joy -- hope you like iit too.

A GREAT associational copy! Congratulations!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice proof, surly! One of a kind.

[divemaster]

Just received this yesterday:

Firestarter #281

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/378/firestarterlimited2811.jpg (http://img831.imageshack.us/i/firestarterlimited2811.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img225/2218/firestarterlimited2812.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/i/firestarterlimited2812.jpg/)

[http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/7674/firestarterlimited2813q.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/firestarterlimited2813q.jpg/)

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice. Congratulations.

[frik]

OOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH..I LOVE that book! it's one of the few still on my wish-list! Congratulations!! :thumbsup:

sk

[Tito_Villa]

Wow that looks great :clap:

[turtlex]

Very nice, everyone!
Very nice!

[jhanic]

Nice, Divemaster! That's always been one of my favorites!

John

[Fsmdr]

Awesome stuff, Divemaster and Surly!. Really nice.

[Randall Flagg]

I would like to get one dated 7/5

[Cutter]

Nice catch Divemaster, Firestarter is still one of those grails for me.

[Randall Flagg]

Just in today:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_1700.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_1699.JPG

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[frik]

Just excellent!

sk

[Fsmdr]

Nice, Jerome!. I don't own one of those yet.

[Brice]

Awesome! Congratulations!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Very nice Jerome. I'm looking for #362 in that one. I have #710 right now but want to match my S/L The Stand :)

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[turtlex]

Very cool, Jerome!
Congrats!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[herbertwest]

I am waiting a few items that i am excited about
Mostly promo items. Quite a few, and different promos

Hope the 2 latests i ordered are what i think it is :-)

[Patrick]

Just catching up on pages of posts in this thread. It always makes me happy to see how my friends are expanding their collections!

Over the past weekend while out of town, I picked up a little book signed by King some time ago. From what I could tell, the store had only had it in their inventory for about ten days, so maybe I got lucky. Then again, maybe not. Honestly I hadn't heard of the book before buying it.

I really need to get a camera so I can post photos. (No camera, not even on my cellphone, until I make it to the store.)

[carlosdetweiller]

I bought this on sort of an impulse on eBay the other day because I didn't have one. Then I got to thinking that I don't think I have ever seen a "PC" copy of this title before.

The seller turned out to be Earl Geier who drew the artwork used for the endpapers and drew the cute little ghost on the signing/limitation page. I guess with 64 people signing (assuming they each got a "PC" copy) that's where they all went.

Anyway, I'm pleased to put this one on the shelf.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bestofcemeterydance1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/bestofcemeterydance2.jpg

[jhanic]

Very nice, Bob! That's a neat little drawing, too!

John

[Nerak]

cool!!!

[turtlex]

Nice, Bob!
Congrats.

I love Geier's little ghost by his sig!

[CRinVA]

That ghost looked familiar - so I got out my Best of S/N (#240 of 400) and I have a little ghost next to that signature too! :-)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

They all have the little ghost next to the signature.

[Patrick]

That book is somewhere on my wish list. Congrats, Bob!

[herbertwest]

I love the wee ghost too! Looks nice!

RECIEVED :

Lilja's library : the world of Stephen King (ARC)

RIDING THE BULLET : Deluxe Special Edition Double (ARC)
I browsed it quickly, it's a very nice book! I like the concept of the double side, double cover (even though i wish they were more different)
Publication date : october 26. Planned for halloween :-)


CREEPSHOW : french 2nd printing... got it for almost nothing!

[herbertwest]

A french (HC) creepshow, 2nd print.. for 15€ !

I recieved an alert by email, saw it.. I knew the details were wrong (was mentionning the american publication date), but i knew that in the worst case i'd open a dispute.
the cheaper copy i had ever seen!
I bought my 1st print (7 years ago? when ebay wasnt that common), for 25€! Nowadays...

[nyy3723a]

The best I ever got was the signed (not slipcased) edition of PostScripts #10 for $55.

[carlosdetweiller]

I got one today too. Supposed to be scarce. Time will tell.

Somewhat large for a proof. About 10" x 7".

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

[Randall Flagg]

Uh oh......Brilliant!

[herbertwest]

They were mentionning it in one of the latest newsletter. I rhink that they were saying 25 copies

[frik]

Gorgeous book :clap:

sk

[wizardsrainbow]

This is one of the things I picked up while I was away - I thought you might like to see it. It's an advance proof for PET SEMATARY (one of the later type set ones). True, it's seen better days, but it's fun for a couple of reasons:
1. I bought it in Bangor
2. It is signed 'Steve' rather than 'Stephen'
3. It's inscribed to Burt Hatlen (Stephen's English professor and mentor)
4. It is dated September '83 which is months before the final publication (Nov I think?)
5. And finally, ever the Professor, it is sprinkled through out with notes and corrections from Mr. Hatlen...

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/cover.jpg

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/P1010206.jpg

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/P1010205.jpg

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/P1010207.jpg

Definitely my new pride and joy -- hope you like iit too.

Very nice!
I have a customer who will be mad because she has many inscribed Burt Hatlan items in her collection. She would have loved this!

[jhanic]

I got one today too. Supposed to be scarce. Time will tell.

Somewhat large for a proof. About 10" x 7".

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

Very nice, carlos! I'm adding it to the list.

John

[biomieg]

I just posted a link to an eBay auction for this ARC in the appropriate thread (starting bid $69.99).

[thecollector]

I picked up a S/L Six Stories for either $300 or $350 a couple of years ago. I breathed a little sigh of relief when it showed up well packaged as it was coming from the UK.

[jhanic]

I got my copy today:

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

Thanks again, David!

John

[jhanic]

That was a great deal, Tomas! Congratulations!

John

[frik]

Some amazing deals here.
The only thing I can think of is I got lucky with the The Eyes of the Dragon lottery (the Philtrum edition) and all I had to pay was $100.00 ......At the time quite a large sum of money, but still a good deal..yes??!!

sk

[jhanic]

And here's the "flip" side--that has Mick Garris' Introduction and Screenplay, Bernie Wrightson's Art Gallery, Photos from the Set and the Director's Notebook:

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

It's the same proof--just flip it over! (Envision the old Ace Double paperbacks.)

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Welcome John. I was in the right place at the right time.

[jhanic]

I think the price of that one was actually a total of $120--it included the $20 for shipping. Still, a great deal. (I was lucky enough to get one also.)

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations! I'm waiting for mine to arrive :)

[Sam]

Back in 1998, I was lucky enough to find a copy of Six Stories for $250. Even then the book was selling for around $500. I had to sell it about 18 months after that and actually received an offer of $800 the day after I sold it for $500. Such is life though.

My most recent awesome deal was a non-King related item. I was able to get a Dark Horse comics Shiro (a comic character) statue that originally sold for around $175 for the princely sum of $37.00 total. That means with shipping and everything people. You can still find the statue on ebay and sellers want aroun $150 for it. The statue is in mint condition with zero defects.

Not King related, but certainly something I've been chasing for nearly 4 years.

[Rahfa]

A long time ago, somebody was offering a Six Stories on some Usenet site...they said that it was beat up, and they would just take a high bid...I figured I'd take a chance at $110 on the chance that nobody would bid higher than $100.

I was right...then I had to trust her to send it...then had to hope it actually wasn't completely ruined.

It was beat-up, but not horribly...had a few tears on the cover, and one dime-sized chunk torn out...but def. readable and neat to have.

Best part...a few years later I sold it for $400, damage and all...

[The Library Policeman]

I got my signed limited scribner Under The Dome on ebay for $192. That's $8 under published price if Im not mistaken.

8 dollars is 8 dollars :P

[jhanic]

I just realized I hadn't contributed my awesome deal:

Back when the s/l Cujo came out, I'd been dealing a lot with a book dealer by mail. On a business trip to his home town, I went down to see him. He had a few s/l Cujo editions for sale, but he said they weren't moving. He offered me one for $60 (list price was $75) so I grabbed one. I wish now that I'd bought all he had. Who knew?

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Way back in 1982 I had just started collecting Stephen King books. I think I had picked up used first editions of FIRESTARTER, THE DEAD ZONE and CUJO. I had never bought a new King first edition before.

I was in a store called Golden Age Collectibles in Pike Place Market in Seattle. I had mentioned to one of the guys behind the counter that I liked Stephen King. He said "Wait right here" and went into the back of the store. He returned with a shrinkwrapped copy of THE GUNSLINGER and said it was the last one he had. I had never heard of it before and was sort of surprised at the price. $20 was really an expensive book in 1982. At least I thought it was. I bought it and when I got to the car I began having second thoughts. I was in the Army at the time and our daughter had just been born. Money was somewhat tight and I didn't think I should be spending that much on one book. I almost took it back into the store to ask to return it. For whatever reason I didn't and I still consider it to be my best deal.

[The Library Policeman]

John, Bob, those are the very definition of "awesome deals" :)

[frik]

I forgot about that one. When The Dark Tower had just been released, and I was downtown Vancouver (B.C.), the Comic Shop, and there it was...a small stack of the trade editions, about 3 or 4 copies. Twent dollars wàs a lot of money those days...I hemmed and hawed a bit...hemmed and hawed some more, but finally bought a copy....only one....should have bought them all....:arg:

sk

[SkippyD023]

Here is my latest acquisition. A complete collection of Castle Rock. They show some signs of age with yellowing and some have mailing labels but overall they are in very good condition.

I do have a question for the other collectors out there. What is the best way to store these to help preserve them. First off should they opened up and store unfolded as they currently are. Should they kept in a bag, box? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/SkippyD023/DSCN5672.jpg

[biomieg]

Congratulations! I would also love to have a genuine set (maybe someday) but for now I am glad with the photocopies I purchased from Betts (hope to get these plus a few other cool items sometime next week).

[carlosdetweiller]

Here is my latest acquisition. A complete collection of Castle Rock. They show some signs of age with yellowing and some have mailing labels but overall they are in very good condition.

I do have a question for the other collectors out there. What is the best way to store these to help preserve them. First off should they opened up and store unfolded as they currently are. Should they kept in a bag, box? Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Congratulations. I recommend that you look through them and read many of the articles that appeal to you. There was really some interesting stuff in there. I was always excited when a new issue appeared in my mail box. Don't just file them away and not enjoy them.

I have mine bagged and boarded like a comic book but with the "magazine" sized bags and boards. I've kept mine folded. I'm not sure if that is the best way for archival storage but that is what I do.

[frik]

Great set, Skippy - congratulations indeed!
I used to have a subscription and was lucky to get a complete set. I have them stored in a box, folded, away from the light.
If I remember correctly, I had a letter printed, wondering about an inconsistency in The Drawing of the Three. I have no idea any longer what this was about, but I'll look it up sometime and see what I thought King had gotten wrong...:cool:

sk

[Cutter]

Congrats Skippy.

You know this would be a great thing to have archived on a cd. Where one could look and read at these issues on your computer. That would be great. Rolling Stone and other magazine have done this. I bought the whole Rolling Stone archives on a cd and I can look at thousands of issues, there are even a few Stephen King bits in there.

btw John what is the page count of the ARC? It looks kinda thin (and congrats!).

[jhanic]

The "main" part of the ARC consists of the Introduction, Screenplay (both by Mick Garris), the Art Gallery by Bernie Wrightson, Photos from the Set and the Director's Notebook, with a total of 176 pages. The flip side of the book (envision the old Ace double paperbacks) has King's story, at 43 pages. There's a blank page separating the two.

John

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats on your new "Needfuls" everyone. :)

[biomieg]

My upcoming new Pride & Joy could be considered the Mother of all King ARCs :) I'm really looking forward to adding it to my collection!

[frik]

Hm.....I have no clue which book you're referring to.
I guess either Carrie or Salem's Lot??

sk

[frik]

Finally!
I'll unwrap this in My Collection thread...

sk

http://a.imageshack.us/img80/3926/stephenkingaanwinsten00.jpg

[Cutter]

The "main" part of the ARC consists of the Introduction, Screenplay (both by Mick Garris), the Art Gallery by Bernie Wrightson, Photos from the Set and the Director's Notebook, with a total of 176 pages. The flip side of the book (envision the old Ace double paperbacks) has King's story, at 43 pages. There's a blank page separating the two.

John

Hmm, that's not bad at all. It looked thinner. Thanks!

[jhanic]

Just received:

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

With the letter from the publisher:

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

John

[Ari_Racing]

Awesome!! I'm waiting to get one! :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I have a customer who will be mad because she has many inscribed Burt Hatlan items in her collection. She would have loved this!

By coincidence, Burton Hatlen's copy of The Stand (signed by King) has just been reduced form $3500 to $2625.

http://lopezbooks.com/weekly_sale/

[carlosdetweiller]

My upcoming new Pride & Joy could be considered the Mother of all King ARCs :) I'm really looking forward to adding it to my collection!

I'm really intrigued by this statement. Just like everyone else I am really looking forward to seeing a picture of this when you get it.

[DanishCollector]

John, can you enlarge the Full Dark, No Stars letter? Not easy to read:)

[jhanic]

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/FullDarkNoStarsproofpublisherletter-1.jpg

John

[DanishCollector]

Thanks:) Wow, can't wait to read this collection.

[Merlin1958]

My newest Pride & Joy!!!!


http://a.imageshack.us/img715/7981/skcollection001.jpg
http://a.imageshack.us/img715/2096/skcollection002.jpg




Very cool, new and I love it!!!!! :rock:

[Rahfa]

That's actually pretty neat looking...was there a smaller edition signed by SK?

[jhanic]

One for the Road was never signed by King.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all!

These last days I got these:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0150.jpg

Gotta thank Curt, who sold me the lot of Castle Rock! :) I'm still missing a couple of numbers, but not many :)

[turtlex]

Very cool stuff, everyone.

Ari ? What are those three small items on the Dark Tower:Gunslinger 2 comic?

[Ari_Racing]

Salem's Lot promotional temporary tattoos.

[turtlex]

Salem's Lot promotional temporary tattoos.

Thank you, sir!

You had me worried - I thought I missed a Dark Tower comic promo item! :lol:

Nice lot of stuff !!

[herbertwest]

Just received:

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

John


I have read a very good review of the collection awhile back. And as i said It's gonna be VERY, very dark & violent! -eg: the name-

Congrats to all of you that got a proof or are waiting one. Now, i need one!

[Bev Vincent]

Yes, dark and violent is a good descriptor. The first story is brutal.

[frik]

My upcoming new Pride & Joy could be considered the Mother of all King ARCs :) I'm really looking forward to adding it to my collection!

Now I know....One of the Night Shift proofs....! :orely:

sk

[biomieg]

Hahaha, no... it's nowhere near as uncommon as the Doubleday proofs. 'Mother of all King ARCs' is just a bit of wordplay.

[biomieg]

And you guys know where to send any leftover FULL DARK, NO STARS proofs...

[Stockerlone]

Angst Edition Phantasia lim 59/300 German HC slipcased - Bare Bones
One of the 4 Edition Phantasia Stephen King limited books.

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=149138299&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=149138360&imageType=image

[frik]

Wow, Frank, that's an amazing book.
Where do you get all this stuff??

sk

[Stockerlone]

This book was not ´new´ in my collection. I forgot to post the pics.
This lim. Angst Edition Phantasia was included in a ´major´ book trade deal with KC - king-collection. Included are several sig lim books like Dolans Cadillac sig lim....:dance:

[mae]

Yes, dark and violent is a good descriptor. The first story is brutal.

Ugh any way I can fall asleep until November?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Now I know....One of the Night Shift proofs....! :orely:


And by coincidence... the rarest Night Shift PROOF is on sale on ebay right now.

http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!BzTu0M!CGk~$(KGrHqIOKigE)RO)nzGpBMVdw6g-h!~~_35.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180541135375&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

[jhanic]

I'll be watching it, but it's WAY beyond my means.

John

[turtlex]

Now I know....One of the Night Shift proofs....! :orely:


And by coincidence... the rarest Night Shift PROOF is on sale on ebay right now.

http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!BzTu0M!CGk~$(KGrHqIOKigE)RO)nzGpBMVdw6g-h!~~_35.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180541135375&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT


Wooweee! That's a starting bid of £2,500.00 ( 2,500.00 GBP = 3,925.20 USD ).

Okay, what's this book really worth?!? Anyone?

[jhanic]

Actually, I think that's a realistic price. I doubt that it will sell, however, given the state of the economies, etc.

John

[CurtSeattle]

Wow! That's cool! I still need a 1st/1st Night Shift. It's a big hole in my collection at the moment. :(

Hey, is anyone from Panama by chance? Thinking about buying some land there.

[biomieg]

Now I know....One of the Night Shift proofs....! :orely:


And by coincidence... the rarest Night Shift PROOF is on sale on ebay right now.

http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!BzTu0M!CGk~$(KGrHqIOKigE)RO)nzGpBMVdw6g-h!~~_35.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180541135375&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT


Wooweee! That's a starting bid of £2,500.00 ( 2,500.00 GBP = 3,925.20 USD ).

Okay, what's this book really worth?!? Anyone?

I think it is worth the asking price... which is about half the value of my entire King collection!

[Hutch]

The tricky thing is that we can only guess these are proofs/arc. Is there anything that identifies them as such.







Now I know....One of the Night Shift proofs....! :orely:


And by coincidence... the rarest Night Shift PROOF is on sale on ebay right now.

http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!BzTu0M!CGk~$(KGrHqIOKigE)RO)nzGpBMVdw6g-h!~~_35.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180541135375&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT


Wooweee! That's a starting bid of £2,500.00 ( 2,500.00 GBP = 3,925.20 USD ).

Okay, what's this book really worth?!? Anyone?

I think it is worth the asking price... which is about half the value of my entire King collection!

[biomieg]

It looks similar to Bob's NEL STAND proof. Maybe Bob can tell us whether or not his copy has some sort of identifier?

[carlosdetweiller]

It looks similar to Bob's NEL STAND proof. Maybe Bob can tell us whether or not his copy has some sort of identifier?

Mine has no identifier. I can only say that the person from whom I bought it was in the "book publishing business" back in the 1970's. He called the book I have an ARC. I don't know if there is an earlier or more traditional proof or not and neither did the seller.

[biomieg]

Well, as far as I can tell no one has ever seen another copy of either the NEL STAND or NEL NIGHT SHIFT putative proofs/ARCs so even when they can't be identified as such 100%, I have no reason to doubt they are indeed proofs/ARCs.

[Hutch]

there is a collector in Ireland that has all the NEL proofs. I'd love to see the images of these and some of his other items.


Well, as far as I can tell no one has ever seen another copy of either the NEL STAND or NEL NIGHT SHIFT putative proofs/ARCs so even when they can't be identified as such 100%, I have no reason to doubt they are indeed proofs/ARCs.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I never believe anything in the King collecting world, until I see it with my own eyes.

[biomieg]

there is a collector in Ireland that has all the NEL proofs. I'd love to see the images of these and some of his other items.


Well, as far as I can tell no one has ever seen another copy of either the NEL STAND or NEL NIGHT SHIFT putative proofs/ARCs so even when they can't be identified as such 100%, I have no reason to doubt they are indeed proofs/ARCs.

Yes, I read about him somewhere on the forum... I would love to see these proofs!

[jhanic]

Wouldn't we all!

John

[frik]

Wouldn't we all!

John

Well.........:evil:

sk

[shnnrc01]

sorry guys,my cameras broken.maybe next week ok?

[herbertwest]

Awhile back, Ari posted picture of a promotional item about "the lawnmower man" comic book, that was planned to be published at the same time as the movie came out.

Then King made a law suit, and the comic book wasnt published.
I am still looking for the same promotional item than Ari, however i've recieved today a comic book that have a short excerpt of it.

The thing is that this excerpt have been published in March 1992, and the preview mention a publication date 31st of March.
It must have been taken out of the print at the last time then! There must be at least 1 issue of this comic book that was created but never published!

(Interesting as well : on the back cover of the comic. An ad for "the lawnmower man", the movie.. with King's name!
"Stephen King's the lawnmower man" What a CON!

[Ari_Racing]

I don't have the full comic, but just the excerpt.

[herbertwest]

Thats what i said
U have a promotional item about ;-)

[Ari_Racing]

:) My mistake then

[Stockerlone]

Also i forget to post this... Dreamcatcher promo Mini Book with the first chapter inside.
Incredible small print.



https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=149361455&imageType=imagehttps://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=149361504&imageType=image

[herbertwest]

how are you sure it's the actual text in it?

[Stockerlone]

The ´First Chapter´ on the first page you can read without problem.
The ´text´ you can read with an magnifier, when you have good eyes:rock:

[Ari_Racing]

Look what the cat dragged in some minutes ago :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/0151.jpg

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Ari. I have the feeling that's going to be a scarce one!

By the way, is that white strip along the front by the spine look like it was intentionally printed that way? If so, that may be another state of the proof. Mine does not have it.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks! I'll start the book today! Can't wait to read it :)

Actually it's a kind of adhesive strip to give strenght to the book.

[biomieg]

I want one too :(

(all the recent Scribner proofs are quite scarce, aren't they?)

[shnnrc01]

really nice ari!!
me too michael,one day,one day!

[wizardsrainbow]

Envy envy envy Ari

[mae]

Ack, no fair :(

Can we have a peek inside? :drool:

[biomieg]

So, no FULL DARK, NO STARS proof for me... but I got some other items that you guys might like.

First, a full set of Castle Rock Newsletters (double-sided photocopies, $25 at Betts):

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TF0VB4Stj7I/AAAAAAAAAfg/7qFXZ3cdcLw/castlerock.JPG

I believe Hutch has a genuine set with my name written on it (one day) but for now these will do nicely.

Next, the Viking EYES OF THE DRAGON proof, thanks to Kyle (Kacod) and David:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TF0VB12UMCI/AAAAAAAAAfk/9Lgq8INdNnQ/s512/eyesUSproof.JPG

I love it! It's in great shape - the 'warping' on the right of the front cover is only in the protective cover. This proof came with a nice proof DJ (similar to the regular DJ but without text on the DJ flaps).

And then, the pièce de resistance. Remember, I told you guys a while ago that I would be getting 'the Mother of all ARCs'. Well, this is it, as far as I'm concerned. The CARRIE ARC (hence the little wordplay). This one is special to me because it represents a landmark in King's career and also because it was issued in my birth year 1974. Kudos to Kyle and David - this was a real bargain as far as I'm concerned (check the price at Betts!)...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TF0VBDKjXYI/AAAAAAAAAfc/7cghmV24gRA/s512/carrieARCfront.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TF0VAwMavWI/AAAAAAAAAfY/EbQGy4MEQfo/carrieARCback.JPG

[biomieg]

My proof/ARC collection now consists of a grand total of 19 US proofs and 16 UK proofs. John, Bob, Hutch, Mike, Terry, Alan, and others... I'm closing in on you guys... if you hear faint footsteps in the distance, it's me, trying to keep up and play with the Big Guys!

[shnnrc01]

michael,great new items.i have 50 something arc/proofs, so it wont be long before you pass me at the rate youre going!!

[biomieg]

Thanks Barry, I'm going to have to take it easy for a while now as my girlfriend and I are going to relocate - possibly to another country - and that's not going to be a cheap undertaking.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Mine are all for sale.

[Tito_Villa]

Wow thats great, congratulations!

[wizardsrainbow]

Michael-

Congrats and glad to have assisted if your purchases.

[jhanic]

Congratulations! Could you post pictures of the Eyes of the Dragon proof dj? I've never seen that one.

John

[Nerak]

I just emailed Robert asking him to get us a couple of ARC of Full Dark No Stars! Hopefully I will have one soon! Soooo unfair that Ari (in another county) gets his before I can get one! LOL

[Randall Flagg]

Have Robert send me one too.

[Ari_Racing]

LOL. I don't get ARCs every time I ask. As a matter of fact, there are some publishers/groups that don't even reply emails. Marvel, for instance, is one.

[Ricky]

I just emailed Robert asking him to get us a couple of ARC of Full Dark No Stars! Hopefully I will have one soon! Soooo unfair that Ari (in another county) gets his before I can get one! LOL

Robert sounds like a nice guy. You should probably give me his e-mail so he can send me a proof too... I can thank him for all his hard work at Grant. ;)

[LostAlivE]

Do you remember when Amazon and I think Lilja posted a picture of the UK edition of Full Dark, NO Stars the picture was upside down and now they have corrected it. But I thought it looked way cooler upside down gave more of an edge to it. The USA cover kinda sucks looks like something off of a romance novel or something.
One more thing I am wanting to get either the traycase or the slipcase but not sure which I really want. I guess I'll get one of each to see which I like the best. What do you think about any of this.
Thank you,
LoStAlIvE

[Niels]

I also found it cooler that way.

Thought it was like that to let it look like, someone dead, on his back, in the corn.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7194/fulldarkuk.jpg

[Brice]

I wish they'd make a mistake and print some like that.

[pixiedark76]

Here is my pics of Knowing Darkness:
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Here are my pics of Blockade Billy:
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