Your New Pride and Joy!

[Nerak]

Yeah, we will be lucky if we can get two. Last time it was just one...I at least get to read it first...cause he reads too slow! LOL

[Merlin1958]

Well, I just can't stop beaming!!!! To match my 2nd U.S. edition, 8th impression LOTR books, the following 2nd U.S. edition, 8th Impression (Overall printing):


http://a.imageshack.us/img825/6128/00075611.jpg


http://a.imageshack.us/img713/3639/00075621.jpg


http://a.imageshack.us/img69/153/00075631.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img408/8964/00075651.jpg

Illustrations by "J.R.R. Tolkien".

[frik]

LOVE it! Congratulations - and keep on beaming, you deserve it!! :clap:

sk

[biomieg]

GREAT new addition to your collection!

[shnnrc01]

really nice guys,congrats!!

[jhanic]

Wonderful!

John

[herbertwest]

really nice everybody!

[jhanic]

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

It sold! Two bidders and the winning bid was £3500! The original bidder was the winner. Was it anyone here?

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

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

It sold! Two bidders and the winning bid was £3500! The original bidder was the winner. Was it anyone here?

John

The winning bidder is known to us all.

[The Library Policeman]

http://i.ebayimg.com/04/!Byw8nGQ!2k~$(KGrHqN,!iEEw5Kc,c5gBMTH4,Sijg~~_12.J PG

I got this for one hundredth of the price of the Nightshift proof above. :evil:

#711 it's quite a nice looking book.

[The Library Policeman]

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

It sold! Two bidders and the winning bid was £3500! The original bidder was the winner. Was it anyone here?

John

The winning bidder is known to us all.

Does he happen to reside in the Lone Star State?

[mae]

http://i.ebayimg.com/04/!Byw8nGQ!2k~$(KGrHqN,!iEEw5Kc,c5gBMTH4,Sijg~~_12.J PG

I got this for one hundredth of the price of the Nightshift proof above. :evil:

#711 it's quite a nice looking book.

It would be an amazing book if it actually contained all the pieces it talks about :excited:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Does he happen to reside in the Lone Star State?

Nope.

[herbertwest]

you?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

you?

I was the seller.

[pixiedark76]

Here is my pics of Under the Dome slipcase from SK. Collector. It is for the edition that came with the cards.

http://i33.tinypic.com/20zxiyb.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/27wvqle.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/w1s3kl.jpg

[pixiedark76]

I just got The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book toady:

http://i37.tinypic.com/2jcge4y.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Very nice, Pixie!!:clap:

[Ari_Racing]

My name is on that book as contributor :)
9 questions of 19 I submitted were present in the book.

[sleeplessdwarf]

My latest purchase arrived today, sadly, I'm away so I had the wife send me a few pics. I was torn the day I bought it because part of me wanted a BlackHouse proof but at the last minute I went with this one. As always I love anything free, so seeing that the guy sent his red slipcase that he made for the book, even though he did not mention it in the ad, made me smile. Can't wait to get home and see it up close.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i12/sleeplessdwarf/cd9e2b38.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i12/sleeplessdwarf/3121391f.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[pixiedark76]

Here are my pics for Lilja's Library:

http://i38.tinypic.com/34pcjea.jpg


And my Blockade Billy Slipcase:

http://i36.tinypic.com/1zc1ky8.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Not fair.:arg:
I have not received my BB slipcase.
Thanks and congratulations.

[Ari_Racing]

Today I received...3 packages!

But the best of all, the one I received from Jerome, to who I can't thank enough. :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0152.jpg

"A winter haunting" 1st signed ed. "Hard Freeze" ARC, "Riding the bullet" ARC, Justing Cronin's signed flyer, "Wizard and Glass", The Stand: Soul Survivors and Song of Kali S/L :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0227.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0319.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0417.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0513.jpg

Thanks Jerome!

[Randall Flagg]

De Nada.
I would do the same for anyone here.

[frik]

Congratulations, everyone.
Such great stuff!

sk

[shnnrc01]

great haul guys!!

[jhanic]

:clap:

John

[pixiedark76]

Today I received...3 packages!

But the best of all, the one I received from Jerome, to who I can't thank enough. :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0152.jpg

"A winter haunting" 1st signed ed. "Hard Freeze" ARC, "Riding the bullet" ARC, Justing Cronin's signed flyer, "Wizard and Glass", The Stand: Soul Survivors and Song of Kali S/L :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0227.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0319.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0417.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/0513.jpg

Thanks Jerome!



I love the Riding the Bullet ARC and The Passage, and Wizard And Glass.:thumbsup::drool:

I have a question about the Wizard and Glass? Is that the UK version or is it a second printing?

[jhanic]

The Wizard and Glass is the first (and only) printing from Grant.

John

[Merlin1958]

This is what the UK first looks like Pixie:


http://a.imageshack.us/img688/6356/moreking014.jpg


Its tough to get a hold of as there are tons of export editions and BCA's out there. I think the size is the easiest to identify as its bigger than the BC editions and of course has the price on the DJ

I think it was Shibus that hooked me up with the real McCoy.

[herbertwest]

Recieved :

THINNER, the movie press release


http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350377037324&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

thanks to Jhanic or Randall that shared the link :-)
I already had the sleepwalkers one (the french one), and mine is nicer :p

[jhanic]

Wasn't me! Congratulations!

John

[Cloysterpete]

Just received from an ebay buy (unrated seller but the book came in 2 days!) the Subterranean Press edition of Stephen King Goes To The Movies.

Nice hardcover for £15($23). The old style movie theme running throughout is really nice, even the colors used for the boards and type etc are good so it's a quality production. Of course it's not essential (little new content) but if you can find it for a good price it's worth picking up, plus I find it cool flicking through the extras page at the back and seeing how many people off of here I can spot!.

http://i35.tinypic.com/amzf2h.jpg

I also got recently slip-cased edition of Stephen King Uncollected Unpublished for £16($25) and the Stephen King Bibliography for £9($14).

I guess most people don't buy these type (like mostly 'King related' books with little new content by King himself) of books as you can always find them for a good price a few months later.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Its tough to get a hold of as there are tons of export editions and BCA's out there. I think the size is the easiest to identify as its bigger than the BC editions and of course has the price on the DJ

I think it was Shibus that hooked me up with the real McCoy.

Not quite correct. All the Hodder hardbacks are export editions. They only printed a full size paperback for the UK market.

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/wizard_1.jpg

[biomieg]

Yep, and that's the one I have (I may have a BCA stashed somewhere, too).

[jhanic]

It should also be noted that the UK edition has a "French cover" which are flaps on the front and back cover, similar to those on a dust jacket.

John

[mae]

Who makes that Blockade Billy slipcase? How come I missed it?

[Randall Flagg]

Who makes that Blockade Billy slipcase? How come I missed it?

Who makes that Blockade Billy slipcase?

Cemetery Dance


How come I missed it?

Could not tell you.

[Merlin1958]

Its tough to get a hold of as there are tons of export editions and BCA's out there. I think the size is the easiest to identify as its bigger than the BC editions and of course has the price on the DJ

I think it was Shibus that hooked me up with the real McCoy.

Not quite correct. All the Hodder hardbacks are export editions. They only printed a full size paperback for the UK market.

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/wizard_1.jpg

Really? I guess I'm a bit confused. I searched and searched for a UK first (actually the first four are a bit confusing). Since you're from the U.K. (right?) maybe you can educate me. My W&G is bigger than what I have been told were BCA or Export Editions and it has the 10 to 1 number line and "First Published in Great Britain, 1997", but now that I check no price on the DJ.

I think I got it right on the first 3, as I thought the only true UK first's for those were the Sphere PB's, which I have. Completing a UK set of firsts for the Dark Tower has been driving me nuts for years and I thought I had it right.


Please any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

:panic:

[jhanic]

Merlin, this page may help a little:

http://www.redeem.freeserve.co.uk/Kingbookpages/DarkTower4.htm

John

[Merlin1958]

Merlin, this page may help a little:

http://www.redeem.freeserve.co.uk/Kingbookpages/DarkTower4.htm

John

Thanks John. So then what I have is actually a First Trade Edition (AUS)? Even though it doesn't state the copyright info or publisher, which is as I posted. That's wierd that a UK company published a First Trade HB for Aus, but not the UK itself?

Stranger than fiction


LOL

[WeDealInLead]

It's been a while since I posted something in this thread but I have a few goodies on the way from Grant. Nothing too expensive or hard to find but nice books nonetheless.

[Stockerlone]

Friday 13, a bad luck day..... But today is a :rock::nana::dance: beautiful day, because
i´am the new proud owner of:

1/25 Duddits / Dreamcatcher Stephen King German sig lim. The search takes 9 years. :cool:

The only German sig/lim book. http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=149796574&imageType=image


1/25 lim sig Ullstein HC. Easy to distinguish. The signatur is on a WHITE page, in all other ´normal´ hc´s is this page GREEN.

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=149796614&imageType=image

[jhanic]

Congratulations!

John

[frik]

i´am the new proud owner of:

1/25 Duddits / Dreamcatcher Stephen King German sig lim. The search takes 9 years. :cool:

The only German sig/lim book.

That's great, Frank!
Congratulations!! :thumbsup:

sk

[biomieg]

I hope you got it for less than the one that is on eBay now. Congratulations!

[Stockerlone]

Tks.... LESS LESS LESS the other on ebay:panic:

[shnnrc01]

well done.

[Merlin1958]

Congratulations, Frank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




:dance::dance::dance:

[Ricky]

I don't know why, but I can never see your photos, Stockerlone. :(

[Brice]

Use Firefox.

Congratulations Frank! :)

[WeDealInLead]

I don't know why, but I can never see your photos, Stockerlone. :(

Same. I posted the same thing and people always say 'use Firefox'.

[Ricky]

Same here. I have no idea what Firefox is and how it's going to solve all my photo visibility issues.

[jhanic]

It's just another browser. Just do a search for Mozilla Firefox and it will take you to the site. It's a free download.

John

[sleeplessdwarf]

Sometimes I forget there are people who do not use FF. Haven't used IE since Windows ME I think. I do have the apple one, but that is only because it sneeks in with my phone updates. I would be lost without FF and the ease of browsing it brings.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Frank!!

[Cloysterpete]

Sometimes I forget there are people who do not use FF. Haven't used IE since Windows ME I think. I do have the apple one, but that is only because it sneeks in with my phone updates. I would be lost without FF and the ease of browsing it brings.

Tell me about it, I had to go round to my brothers th other day to sort his pc out and I was like what is this god-damn awful browser, had to install FF as IE is just awful, even the latest version which attempts to mimick the ad-ons etc. I quite like Chrome (Google's browser) also speedy as hell, plus it uses little screen real estate and I love the combined addy+g search bar, just small niggles stopping me from using it.

Worst thing about buying a new Windows PC is that it comes with IE as default, people have to make a conscious effort to go out and download and learn a new browser, most people do make the effort (46.6% of users use FF with only 30.4% using the various IE versions) but there must be millions of people who don't even know you can change your browser, or that other browsers even exist, or that they are all free to use etc.

It's worth pointing out to people that if you download a new browser you don't have to get rid of your old one, I have FF, Chrome, Safari (Apple's browser) and IE and you can flick between them at will.

[shnnrc01]

i think bob showed this awhile back but i got my copy today!!
S/L Stories by Gaiman and Sarrantonio,also signed by a lot of other good authors,Hill included.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/221/140820101220.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/i/140820101220.jpg/)

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

[shnnrc01]

a nicely made book with the sig page for each author before their story.
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5205/140820101217.jpg (http://img705.imageshack.us/i/140820101217.jpg/)

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

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Tito_Villa]

Yeah i have that, it really is a well made book that looks great too ... Congrats!

[herbertwest]

Very nice grab the DUDDITS!

about IE : at work (in webmarketing) my company dont want us to use something else than ie 6 (!!!)

I managed to get ie7 thru the IT department, but installed Firefox & Chrome in my own space !

[WeDealInLead]

Just won this on eBay. Description says it's the first edition. $41. I think that's a pretty good deal.

http://i.ebayimg.com/09/!Bz1+b1gEWk~$(KGrHqQOKioE)WJJF95bBM()KP21Hg~~_12.J PG

[biomieg]

It is! It would also be a decent price for a 2nd printing I think.

I'm sure you know the difference between the printings, but just in case:

http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/pictures/spine.jpg

[WeDealInLead]

Here is the link to the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120606578343&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

The seller is either a dealer for Easton or a superfan because he has sold A LOT of their books.

[carlosdetweiller]

Possibly a new (or unrecorded) state of the Scream/Press limited edition of SKELETON CREW. At least this one is new to me. On the limitation page instead of a number is a notation "JK 002" identifying this as the second of ten copies supplied to the artist J.K. Potter. Also, a letter of provenance from the artist. I bought this before I went on vacation and it was waiting for me when I got home.

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

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

[Pasiuk57]

Super great item Bob! You continue to amaze....

[Randall Flagg]

Possibly a new (or unrecorded) state of the Scream/Press limited edition of SKELETON CREW. At least this one is new to me. On the limitation page instead of a number is a notation "JK 002" identifying this as the second of ten copies supplied to the artist J.K. Potter. Also, a letter of provenance from the artist. I bought this before I went on vacation and it was waiting for me when I got home.







I call 'Bullshit' A complete fraud.










<---------------Just kidding, now I want to see the other 9 that Bob probably has.

Congratulations Bob.
Stephen King and or his representative(s)-Including UOM-maybe even, the Smithsonian should contact you in regards to a collaboration on a SK museum.

[carlosdetweiller]

Stephen King and or his representative(s)-Including UOM-maybe even, the Smithsonian should contact you in regards to a collaboration on a SK museum.

Naaah. I don't think they have anything I need.

[jhanic]

Bob, You never cease to amaze me with your acquisitions! Simply wonderful!

John

[Randall Flagg]

I think I should have waited to post my meager acquisition.

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

[Rahfa]

Possibly a new (or unrecorded) state of the Scream/Press limited edition of SKELETON CREW. At least this one is new to me. On the limitation page instead of a number is a notation "JK 002" identifying this as the second of ten copies supplied to the artist J.K. Potter. Also, a letter of provenance from the artist. I bought this before I went on vacation and it was waiting for me when I got home.

I saw that...went for a cheap price too!

[Patrick]

Congrats, Bob and Jerome, on both of your unique signed recent acquisitions.

[Brice]

I'll post pics a little later today probably, but my newest acquisitions are a record promoting Pet Sematary and a new (to me) autographed King book. Before seeing pics when they were offered to me I'd never seen these particular items. :)

[Calla_Wolf]

I'll post pics a little later today probably, but my newest acquisitions are a record promoting Pet Sematary and a new (to me) autographed King book. Before seeing pics when they were offered to me I'd never seen these particular items. :)


:rock:
:clap:

[Brice]

My sentiments exactly. :excited: :excited: :excited:

[carlosdetweiller]

I'll post pics a little later today probably, but my newest acquisitions are a record promoting Pet Sematary and a new (to me) autographed King book. Before seeing pics when they were offered to me I'd never seen these particular items. :)

Congratulations! I'm looking forward to the pictures.

[Ricky]

a new (to me) autographed King book. Before seeing pics when they were offered to me I'd never seen these particular items. :)

:o :thumbsup:

Looking forward to seeing a photo!

[herbertwest]

Thats a great news brice! Like everybody else, i cannot wait to see pix!


I am both happy... And less: i ve just won an auction for the promotional package of HAVEN
thats brilliant cause i wanted one as soon as i saw pictures
The reason i am not so happy?
Ive been told since weeks that one is on my way for free... But so far i dont have any

Anyway, a few people were interesting by one : let me know, and if i get the 2 ill be selling one :-)

[namelessnpoor]

Possibly a new (or unrecorded) state of the Scream/Press limited edition of SKELETON CREW. At least this one is new to me. On the limitation page instead of a number is a notation "JK 002" identifying this as the second of ten copies supplied to the artist J.K. Potter. Also, a letter of provenance from the artist. I bought this before I went on vacation and it was waiting for me when I got home.

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

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



How does he find this stuff on a consistent basis ! Wish i coud just come across something like this ONCE !!

[carlosdetweiller]

How does he find this stuff on a consistent basis ! Wish i coud just come across something like this ONCE !!

eBay for this one. It had a "Buy It Now" price and an offer to submit a best offer. I submitted an offer and it was accepted. Just a little bit of luck and timing, I guess.

[Brice]

Bob's alarm clock goes off to wake him whenever anyone posts a new King item on ebay.
Seriously the stuff Bob finds is amazing.

[Brice]

I think I should have waited to post my meager acquisition.

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

Very nice! :thumbsup: I believe that's one I haven't read yet. It was a bit of a pain in the ass getting through o that number.

I got a small thing from Harlan myself. I'll post it soon.

Edit-Here it is. Signed by Frank Miller and personalized by H.E.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/P8030030.jpg

[Brice]

Here's yesterday's mail. I am ridiculously happy about it.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/P8180034.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/P8180035.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/P8180036.jpg

and here's the book.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/P8180032.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/P8180033.jpg

[biomieg]

GREAT stuff Brice :) congratulations brother.

[Brice]

Thank you, my friend! :D

[Tito_Villa]

Very cool, love the signed book!

[jhanic]

Very nice, everyone!

John

[herbertwest]

Very nice!

So, what is the Pet Sematary article? Anything interesting in the booklet?
Is it the one which link was on palaver not long ago?

[frik]

Love (again) what I see here. Congratulations!

sk

[wizardsrainbow]

Congrats everyone!

[Brice]

Very nice!

So, what is the Pet Sematary article? Anything interesting in the booklet?
Is it the one which link was on palaver not long ago?

That I don't know. I don't remember seeing it here. The booklet and flyer has a brief synopsis of the story, production information, and info about what is on the album along with guidelines for the radio station playing the program. The envelope is for the radio station to return info about the broadcast of it. I believe most if not all of the info (aside from what's on the disc and the instructions) are available elsewhere.

[Randall Flagg]

Truly fascinating items. Congratulations!

[Calla_Wolf]

Brice - :thumbsup:

[Brice]

:)

[herbertwest]

Very nice!

So, what is the Pet Sematary article? Anything interesting in the booklet?
Is it the one which link was on palaver not long ago?

That I don't know. I don't remember seeing it here. The booklet and flyer has a brief synopsis of the story, production information, and info about what is on the album along with guidelines for the radio station playing the program. The envelope is for the radio station to return info about the broadcast of it. I believe most if not all of the info (aside from what's on the disc and the instructions) are available elsewhere.

Ok.. i didnt see earlier what is the disc itself ??

[Brice]

I'll try to get up a pic with the exact contents on the album a little later if you like. I believe it's basically synopsis type stuff, music from the soundtrack and interview clips with King.

[Merlin1958]

Brice, That's an Awesome Acquisition!!!!!!!!!!! Great Job!!!!!!!!!!



:rock::rock::rock:

[Patrick]

Love your new vinyl, Brice, and the signed King booklet too!

[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 nine 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.)
I finally got a new camera. These are just about the first photos I've taken with it. Anything that looks like a scratch is just a trick of the camera flash on the protective cover.

I'm interested in what others think: unique, humdrum, real or fake sig, estimated worth, whatever.

SHADOWS, edited by Charles L. Grant

Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1978
First edition. Unclipped dust jacket.
Publisher's "Review Copy" sheet (dated 9/15/1978 ) laid in.

Inscribed, signed and dated (9/8/1979 ) by Stephen King on the Contents page next to the listing for his story, "Nona"

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows1.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows4.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows6.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows5.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows7.jpg

I have no idea who Randy is or was, but he seemed to have had an interesting collection based on the inscribed, signed books he sold to Powell's Rare Book Room.

[Calla_Wolf]

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 nine 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.)
I finally got a new camera. These are just about the first photos I've taken with it. Anything that looks like a scratch is just a trick of the camera flash on the protective cover.

I'm interested in what others think: unique, humdrum, real or fake sig, estimated worth, whatever.

SHADOWS, edited by Charles L. Grant

Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1978
First edition. Unclipped dust jacket.
Publisher's "Review Copy" sheet (dated 9/15/1978 ) laid in.

Inscribed, signed and dated (9/8/1979 ) by Stephen King on the Contents page next to the listing for his story, "Nona"

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows1.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows4.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows6.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows5.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows7.jpg

I have no idea who Randy is or was, but he seemed to have had an interesting collection based on the inscribed, signed books he sold to Powell's Rare Book Room.

That actually makes me feel very sad. When I went to see SK on the Bag of Bones tour, this book was one of three I asked him to sign. BofB was one, my Wiz & Glass promo booklet was the second (now proudly residing on Brice's bookshelves) and the above was the third...and King refused to sign it. No reason given (no time for conversation), just a "Sorry, I won't sign that one".

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm interested in what others think: unique, humdrum, real or fake sig, estimated worth, whatever.



That sig looks legit to me.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Patrick

The sig is real. A very nice book to have by the way. Sorry Randy (whoever he is) had to let it go but glad to see where it ended up. Hang onto it.

Brice

That record is awesome. Congrats.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Brice]

I love it Patrick! Congratulations!

And thanks everyone. I'm very very happy with my new items.

[Ari_Racing]

I don't understand why he'd refuse to sign it :scared:

[Ari_Racing]

Of course, congratulations Brice and Patrick! :)

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats to all. Some great new stuff there people! :thumbsup:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I don't understand why he'd refuse to sign it :scared:

Because he had already signed 2 things for him.

[wizardsrainbow]

A guy just contacted me looking to authenticate a signature. He purchased a 1978 hardcover version of The Stand signed by King at a yard sale in Biddeford Maine for $1!

Signature is completely authentic...short inscription and dated 2/1/80. Not a first edition (T45 in gutter). Book is VG and DJ is Fair only, but for a $1 and a real King sig...that's an AWESOME deal.

[jhanic]

Agreed! WOW!

John

[Patrick]

Thanks, guys.

I bought the book at Powell's while in Portland on a beer drinking trip.
While Powell's always has something I want, their prices are generally always way too high for me. This book though seemed reasonably priced and had only been in their inventory for nine days. The sig looked good, but knowing nothing about the book itself, I had a text message exchange with our own Jerome (while in the library-quiet Rare Book Room a phone call wouldn't do). Based on my written description (no cellphone camera), he confirmed my opinion that it was likely a worthwhile purchase. Thanks again for the assistance by sharing your expert opinion, Jerome.

A question for the group:

I would think the publisher's Review Copy card, and the dates on that card and on the sig by King, implies that this would qualify as some version of an ARC signed prior to the book's general release. Does that sound correct or am I way off?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

A question for the group:

I would think the publisher's Review Copy card, and the dates on that card and on the sig by King, implies that this would qualify as some version of an ARC signed prior to the book's general release. Does that sound correct or am I way off?

Spot on.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Lucky Bar Steward!

[SkippyD023]

I just received these in the mail today.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/SkippyD023/DSCN5824.jpg
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/SkippyD023/DSCN5825.jpg

[Patrick]

Thank you, Mr. R.T.

Congrats, Skippy. Gotta love Hill-signed comics!

[carlosdetweiller]

A question for the group:

I would think the publisher's Review Copy card, and the dates on that card and on the sig by King, implies that this would qualify as some version of an ARC signed prior to the book's general release. Does that sound correct or am I way off?

It wasn't signed prior to the book's general release. The review slip laid in states the publication date to be 9/15/78. The signature is dated nearly one year later at 9/8/79.

Those review slips can be problematic to anal collectors (and aren't we all?). One can never be sure if they are laid in to the original book. I know that they sometimes get moved from worn copies of books into nicer ones.

[Patrick]

:doh: Thanks, Bob. I need to get more sleep.

Good point about the cards. When I bought the book I was thinking that they seemed easily portable between copies of the book. However I would have made the purchase regardless, so ultimately the card was a desirable attribute but not a deciding factor.

[carlosdetweiller]

This isn't new but it is definitely a pride and joy. One of those "long" proofs that Doubleday (and other publishers) did back in the 1970's. Since we are talking about advance states of the anthology SHADOWS:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/shadows-1.jpg

It's the only one I have ever seen for sale (and believe me, I have looked!).

[biomieg]

I remember seeing that photo before... good stuff!!!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Patrick]

Nice, Bob!

[Calla_Wolf]

I don't understand why he'd refuse to sign it :scared:

Because he had already signed 2 things for him.

Actually, it was the first thing I handed to him <shrug>

[Rahfa]

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 nine 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.)
I finally got a new camera. These are just about the first photos I've taken with it. Anything that looks like a scratch is just a trick of the camera flash on the protective cover.

I'm interested in what others think: unique, humdrum, real or fake sig, estimated worth, whatever.

SHADOWS, edited by Charles L. Grant

Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1978
First edition. Unclipped dust jacket.
Publisher's "Review Copy" sheet (dated 9/15/1978 ) laid in.

Inscribed, signed and dated (9/8/1979 ) by Stephen King on the Contents page next to the listing for his story, "Nona"

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows1.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows4.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows6.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows5.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/SK-Shadows7.jpg

I have no idea who Randy is or was, but he seemed to have had an interesting collection based on the inscribed, signed books he sold to Powell's Rare Book Room.

That actually makes me feel very sad. When I went to see SK on the Bag of Bones tour, this book was one of three I asked him to sign. BofB was one, my Wiz & Glass promo booklet was the second (now proudly residing on Brice's bookshelves) and the above was the third...and King refused to sign it. No reason given (no time for conversation), just a "Sorry, I won't sign that one".

How funny...I have a signed 1st/1st of The Dead Zone signed the exact same day...9/8/79...must have been from the "mail in" pile.

[Patrick]

That's interesting, Rahfa. Merlin1958 also has a King book inscribed to "Randy" dated 1983 (photos in his collection thread). When I was at Powell's in Portland, they had a few other books inscribed to Randy, but none really grabbed my attention. I'd like to know who this Randy is (or was) because he seems to have built a decent collection.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I'm randy!

[agrabin]

...''I'm Spartacus!'' :evil:

[Patrick]

:lol: I'm certain that Mr. R.T. is randy, but he's not Randy!

[Randall Flagg]

I'm randy!


...''I'm Spartacus!'' :evil:
Well, now that you two have been introduced.........:grouphug::P

[agrabin]

:|

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Well, now that you two have been introduced.........:grouphug::P

:cool::cool:

[turtlex]

Wow. I'm gone for a couple of weeks on vacation, and soooo many cool new items!

Congrats everyone!

[biomieg]

Yes, it's new Pride & Joy time.

First of all, thanks to Batsker (Steve) for this book. For a long time there was a SONG OF SUSANNAH Artist Edition-shaped emptiness on my DT shelf and now the void is filled (as they say, 'nature abhors a vacuum' so what other choice did I have than to pull out my wallet and buy me a copy?):

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/THUJEptCQWI/AAAAAAAAAhY/gaq49vauuSU/s512/SoSAE.JPG

Then I'd like to thank Mr. Rabbit Trick for this proof. Not one of the scarcer ones but a very nice copy (and I just couldn't resist getting at least one more proof of his collection now that he's selling). The US GERALD'S GAME proof:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/THUI7gHo8HI/AAAAAAAAAg8/MGovtCHi28s/s512/geraldUSproof.JPG

The kind people at The Overlook Connection sent me this cool promo DJ (#512 of 1000):

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/THUI73gSGxI/AAAAAAAAAhA/YbQsfmEWCRY/nightmaresoverlookDJ.JPG

And I got a book that rightfully belongs here as well as in the 'Awesome Deal' thread. I mentioned it last week and it arrived swiftly on the other side of the Big Pond. A 2nd (?) printing of 'SALEM'S LOT (gutter code Q41 instead of Q37) with an amazing 2nd state dust jacket! This beauty cost me a little over $38 plus shipping.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/THUI70dB2MI/AAAAAAAAAhE/Latvc_9quEc/s512/salemcody01.JPG

DJ identifiers:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/THUJEcpcPPI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/32E1nAyoyVI/salemcody04.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/THUJERlEKBI/AAAAAAAAAhU/bHwag-Z4leM/salemcody05.JPG

DJ damage (hardly any, if you ask me):

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/THUI8IeGl7I/AAAAAAAAAhI/My-ZWvw9SwQ/salemcody02.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/THUI8CUVkKI/AAAAAAAAAhM/gj5Tt62oYqA/s640/salemcody03.JPG

[Tito_Villa]

Thats a great looking Salem's Lot dustjacket!!! :thumbsup:

[turtlex]

Awesome! Congrats!

It always feels good to fill a blank space on your collection shelf !!

Way to go!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

[Rahfa]

Nice...the seller (unfortunately for them) didn't realize the dustjacket by itself would be worth more than $38. You could toss the book in the trash, and it's just as great a deal.

[Ari_Racing]

I've just receied Whispers in top condition. I got it for 60 bucks. Really cute book!

[Brice]

I received a small item from Mr. Cavalier's collection the other day. :)

[Patrick]

Congrats, guys!

Brice, what did you get?

[herbertwest]

I received a small item from Mr. Cavalier's collection the other day. :)

Which is....?

===

I recieved that in the mail today :-)


http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/5049/photocc.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/photocc.jpg/)

[sleeplessdwarf]

I posted earlier that I have decided to collect outside of King. Here is my first buy.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i12/sleeplessdwarf/Uploads%20via%20Pixelpipe/1000000055.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i12/sleeplessdwarf/Uploads%20via%20Pixelpipe/1000000053.jpg

It was a nice surprise to see that other than the signing, the book does not appear to ever have been opened. Not so much a pride and joy, but it did make my day.

[jhanic]

I received a small item from Mr. Cavalier's collection the other day. :)

Which is....?

===

I recieved that in the mail today :-)


http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/5049/photocc.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/photocc.jpg/)

Congratulations! My copy should be in my hands Monday.

John

[herbertwest]

Btw, on the back is written publication dte : october

[frik]

Again some excellent acquisitions!
Congratulations everyone!

:clap:

sk

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Btw, on the back is written publication dte : october

For once, I actually believe this book WILL be published this October. (End of October)

[frik]

Yep - same here.
But that lettered editon....:orely:

sk

[lophophoras]

Yep - same here.
But that lettered editon....:orely:

sk

It'll be another five years for the lettered edition.

:P

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Yep - same here.
But that lettered editon....:orely:

sk

That will come soon after, when the traycase is finished.

[Brice]

Congrats, guys!

Brice, what did you get?



I received a small item from Mr. Cavalier's collection the other day. :)

Which is....?

===

I recieved that in the mail today :-)


http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/5049/photocc.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/photocc.jpg/)

Very nice, dude!

I got the Japanese Riding The Bullet with red lettered text on the cover. I now have both versions of this book. :)

Bob, did this come with a slipcase originally? :unsure: I'm just wondering cause the slipcase that came with mine is designed so it could hold a slightly taller book. I was wondering if it came with it or was an after market one.

[carlosdetweiller]

I got the Japanese Riding The Bullet with red lettered text on the cover. I now have both versions of this book. :)

Bob, did this come with a slipcase originally? :unsure: I'm just wondering cause the slipcase that came with mine is designed so it could hold a slightly taller book. I was wondering if it came with it or was an after market one.

The Japanese books didn't come with slipcases AFAIK. Mine don't have slipcases.

[Brice]

Thanks, Bob!

[wizardsrainbow]

Congrats, guys!

Brice, what did you get?



I received a small item from Mr. Cavalier's collection the other day. :)

Which is....?

===

I recieved that in the mail today :-)


http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/5049/photocc.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/photocc.jpg/)

Very nice, dude!

I got the Japanese Riding The Bullet with red lettered text on the cover. I now have both versions of this book. :)

Bob, did this come with a slipcase originally? :unsure: I'm just wondering cause the slipcase that came with mine is designed so it could hold a slightly taller book. I was wondering if it came with it or was an after market one.

Brice-
That was a gratis gift as part of buying the book. It was that way in Chris's collection.

[Hutch]

there are 3 versions




I got the Japanese Riding The Bullet with red lettered text on the cover. I now have both versions of this book. :)

Bob, did this come with a slipcase originally? :unsure: I'm just wondering cause the slipcase that came with mine is designed so it could hold a slightly taller book. I was wondering if it came with it or was an after market one.

The Japanese books didn't come with slipcases AFAIK. Mine don't have slipcases.

[Brice]

Congrats, guys!

Brice, what did you get?



I received a small item from Mr. Cavalier's collection the other day. :)

Which is....?

===

I recieved that in the mail today :-)


http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/5049/photocc.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/photocc.jpg/)

Very nice, dude!

I got the Japanese Riding The Bullet with red lettered text on the cover. I now have both versions of this book. :)

Bob, did this come with a slipcase originally? :unsure: I'm just wondering cause the slipcase that came with mine is designed so it could hold a slightly taller book. I was wondering if it came with it or was an after market one.

Brice-
That was a gratis gift as part of buying the book. It was that way in Chris's collection.

Right on! Thank you! :)


there are 3 versions




I got the Japanese Riding The Bullet with red lettered text on the cover. I now have both versions of this book. :)

Bob, did this come with a slipcase originally? :unsure: I'm just wondering cause the slipcase that came with mine is designed so it could hold a slightly taller book. I was wondering if it came with it or was an after market one.

The Japanese books didn't come with slipcases AFAIK. Mine don't have slipcases.

Details, please?

[Hutch]

the 3 states were

1st state only 2000 made
2nd state only printed for 2 months
3rd state

Full art red, 1/2 art red, 1/2 blue

I cannot recall which book is which state. I'd have to dig into my notes if I can find them

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii232/dhutch57/IMG_0007.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

I don't have the one on the left... :orely:

[turtlex]

Hutch, those are cool.

Gosh, I love foreign editions!

[frik]

Great to see these side by side by side...
I've got the second state - two more to hunt down!

sk

[Brice]

Thanks Hutch! :)

I need the one on the far right. I don't suppose you have a spare?

[Merlin1958]

Hutch needs to make a collection thread. What you guys think?

Nice pick-up Brice!!!

:rock:

[Brice]

Thanks! :)

If he felt like doing so I'd certainly love to see it.

[herbertwest]

Hutch needs to make a collection thread. What you guys think?

Nice pick-up Brice!!!

:rock:

Definitely need pix!

[shnnrc01]

id love to see hutchs collection!

[Stockerlone]

Not so easy to become in Germany:
Christine Plymouth Fury 1958 1/64 Die Cast + Beige Plymouth Fury 1958

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=150543014&imageType=image

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=150543077&imageType=image

[herbertwest]

Nice!

Today, thanks to Ari, i now have a spanish edition of "Empire of the Ants", by Bernard Werber, a famous french author that i really like

I already had some english, german, korean books! As well as a few french proofs!

[biomieg]

id love to see hutchs collection!

+1!

[odienz]

hi everyone!
just wanted to say this is a great thread and i am so jealous of all your additions as it is quite hard to get any ARCs, signed books and promo material for my collection in New Zealand as it just never pops up for sale. I have bought a few things from ebay but with the exchange rate it can become quick costly! keep posting these great pictures!

[jhanic]

Welcome to the boards, odienz! Please post often!

John

[biomieg]

Hi Odienz, welcome to The Corner!

[herbertwest]

héhé!

I negociated a GOLDEN YEARS press kit off ebay @t half price, and he accepted!
I was tidying my movie press release earlier, and i am really surprised by how much i currently have! :dance:

[shnnrc01]

well done herbert!

[Ari_Racing]

Frank, what's the scale of that Christine. If it's 1-64, it looks really cute! :)

[Stockerlone]

Frank, what's the scale of that Christine. If it's 1-64, it looks really cute! :)


Hi Ari,
yes it´s 1-64. And when you compare this with the ´Frighning Lightning´ Christine, then THIS looks Great.:clap:

[oy-the-brave]

I found this painting in a random search it's by Oliver Frey for an article about The Gunslinger in Fear Magazine issue #2 1988, also got a copy of the magazine.


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gunslinger4.jpg

[frik]

I found this painting in a random search it's by Oliver Frey for an article about The Gunslinger in Fear Magazine issue #2 1988, also got a copy of the magazine.


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gunslinger4.jpg

Is this a British publication? If so, I must have it lying around somewhere too...

sk

[carlosdetweiller]

I found this painting in a random search it's by Oliver Frey for an article about The Gunslinger in Fear Magazine issue #2 1988, also got a copy of the magazine.



Are you saying you bought the painting? If so, congratulations! It looks real nice.

[oy-the-brave]

I found this painting in a random search it's by Oliver Frey for an article about The Gunslinger in Fear Magazine issue #2 1988, also got a copy of the magazine.


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gunslinger4.jpg

Is this a British publication? If so, I must have it lying around somewhere too...

sk

Yes it is a British magazine after I bought the painting I started trying to track a copy down, I was surprised to find a copy in the states and for only 8.00 for a mint copy.

[oy-the-brave]

I found this painting in a random search it's by Oliver Frey for an article about The Gunslinger in Fear Magazine issue #2 1988, also got a copy of the magazine.



Are you saying you bought the painting? If so, congratulations! It looks real nice.

Yeah I bought the painting, then tracked down a copy of the magazine on Ebay after.

I was amazed to come across something still available for sale from the artist that was from 1988 that had never been sold.

I think it's pretty neat (it was also pretty reasonable) and can't wait to see it in the context of the magazine.

[Patrick]

I like it a lot, Dave! How large is the painting? Please post photos again once it is framed and up on your wall.

[oy-the-brave]

The painting is 9" X 12"

[turtlex]

I found this painting in a random search it's by Oliver Frey for an article about The Gunslinger in Fear Magazine issue #2 1988, also got a copy of the magazine.


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gunslinger4.jpg

Congrats, Dave. I like it a lot !

[jhanic]

My latest:

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

Interestingly, this proof is about 1" shorter and about 1/4" less wide than the Secretary of Dreams Volume I proof.

John

[frik]

Excellent, John. Congratulations!

sk

[Resident Chris]

Arrived the last weeks:
"Secretary of dreams" Slipcased Gift Edition
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4879533021_76b6e0b08e_z.jpg

"Dead Zone" from Easton Press (2nd Print) incl. aftermarket Slipcase from Tomas
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4880141998_c8d31ebb20_z.jpg

"Es" Heyne Anniversary Edition WITHOUT the Window (The only we know here in germany)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4942704588_b616134991_z.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Congratulations to both of you.

[Stockerlone]

:doh: The two times nearly MY hole-less ES :nope:
Chris i know your Address :excited:

[George at C-Springs]

Resident Chris, there was a signed Duddits up on eBay about 1, maybe 2 weeks ago, though don't know if it was a legit copy or not. I think asking price was around $800 if I remember right, and I don't think it sold. I didn't save the link, but of course the seller may repost.

[herbertwest]

(i did go in a shopping frenzy last week end! I cant wait... and need to calm down now! Although it balances with all the freedies i had this year, and the upcomming ones! :-) )

[biomieg]

Congratulations guys. Great stuff, as always!

[frik]

Congratulations, Chris - three very nice books! (got 'em myself too...).

Wait...My ES does have a window...Yours is the rarer one??

sk

[Stockerlone]

Congratulations, Chris - three very nice books! (got 'em myself too...).

Wait...My ES does have a window...Yours is the rarer one??

sk

Yes, the Hole-Less ES is one of a kind:arg:

[Stockerlone]

Resident Chris, there was a signed Duddits up on eBay about 1, maybe 2 weeks ago, though don't know if it was a legit copy or not. I think asking price was around $800 if I remember right, and I don't think it sold. I didn't save the link, but of course the seller may repost.

Yes this signed Duddits was one of the 25 legit copy´s.
In the same week, i become MY signed Duddits (10 years searching).
But MY price was arround 400 $$$:excited:.

800 $ is to overpriced. The sig. Duddits was the LAST German SK book, that was missing in my collection, but i NEVER paid more then 500$...

[herbertwest]

last? you mean that you aint searching anything anymore? ^^

[Stockerlone]

last? you mean that you aint searching anything anymore? ^^



NO NO i still search a LOT of Books etc.
Only my German Stephen King Book collection is to 98% complete.

My next targets are: SK - Rest of the world :wtf:
And several other authors, Bradbury, Heinlein, Assimov, Tolkien, ...
Damn.. i collect to much.:doh:

[odienz]

Hey everyone, i just wanted to know where you guys source all your collectibles and promo items from? a lot of the stuff i see on here isn't available on ebay etc? any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Most get them from eBay. You just have to be patient and wait for them to appear.

[turtlex]

Hey everyone, i just wanted to know where you guys source all your collectibles and promo items from? a lot of the stuff i see on here isn't available on ebay etc? any info would be greatly appreciated.

Welcome to the site.

As someone already said - eBay.

eBay is your friend. We all have a lot of saved searches! :lol:

I'd also suggest Betts Books (www.bettsbooks.com).

[Randall Flagg]

Hey everyone, i just wanted to know where you guys source all your collectibles and promo items from? a lot of the stuff i see on here isn't available on ebay etc? any info would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome to the site.
A good place to start reading about promo items is here:
Stephen King promotional items (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=2228)

[Patrick]

...eBay is your friend. We all have a lot of saved searches! :lol:
...
eBay is my friend, but I have never saved any searches. Zero. :o

[turtlex]

<-- has maxed out allowable eBay saved searches. :blush:

[herbertwest]

<-- has maxed out allowable eBay saved searches. :blush:

the limit of 100 is annoying :-/
Glad i have 2 accounts

[biomieg]

I have never saved any searches either.

[Resident Chris]

Arrived today:
"Achtbaan" Limited HC
"Gevangen" (Under the Dome) HC Limited, Numered; 120/750
Thanks Bio!
But now i need the other dutch limited too... :cry:

[biomieg]

Did they arrive in good condition? Photos please :) And yeah, you need the numbered Dutch DE BEPROEVING (THE STAND) but that one's hard to find and will cost you some $$... (that's the only Dutch King book I still want myself!)

[Resident Chris]

In PERFECT Condition!
Great packaged!
Mhm... One more Stand for my Collection... What is the price for this?
pics comes this week but i have to wait for my new Digicam!

[Niels]

Did they arrive in good condition? Photos please :) And yeah, you need the numbered Dutch DE BEPROEVING (THE STAND) but that one's hard to find and will cost you some $$... (that's the only Dutch King book I still want myself!)

The last three ones which were for sale, in the last year, did go for an average of 125 euro (approx. $165).

Didn't see one for sale in the past 6 months.

(I still know the ISBN-number from memory...... 90-245-1340-4)

[biomieg]

It's almost never for sale and copies usually go for anywhere between €100 and €200 (when there are several people bidding)... unfortunately. Niels has one, and Siep (Frik) as well; you can see it in their collection threads. It's a nice book...

*edit* Niels was faster and he knows the numbers better than I do ;)

[Resident Chris]

Thanks for the Info!

[Brice]

Now I know where those two Dutch books went. Congratulations Chris. :D

If that Stand goes up for sale again be prepared for a little bidding war. :innocent:

[Patrick]

My latest non-King acquisition...

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Franzen-Freedom1.jpg...http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/Franzen-Freedom3.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

Ok, this DEFINITELY qualifies as a steal! I took a chance on this eBay auction...title just said Different Seasons, but fine print and description said signed but there was no picture. Saw this with about 4 hours left in the auction and took a chance and bid on it as I had a gut feel that a pertson from Maine was not likely running a scam here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220659101796&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT


So for $49 I got a 1st edition Different Seasons, inscribed by King in the year of publication. The book itself is Fine with bright lettering on the spine. No bumps, bruises and the page block is very nice indeed. The DJ is probably VG+ but can be easily replaced. You'll see this one at Betts later on!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/Different_Seasons.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Different_Seasons1.jpg


$49, I still can't believe it.

[Ari_Racing]

WOW!! Congratulations!!! :)

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Just don't go and change your name to Barbara.

[Randall Flagg]

Awesome.
Now go get some signatures from Green Day.:P

[Randall Flagg]

Perhaps it was inscribed to Captain Dale "Barbie" Barbara....

[Patrick]

:wtf:

(You should be going, by the way.)

[Patrick]

Way to go with your gut, David!

[herbertwest]

Went to a "carboot sales" dedicated to old books.
Some binding were AMAZING. I took some pictures.
It is a shame that no such bindings are done nowadays. Some limited editions would be really nice.

Anyway, i got a french JAS for 10€ (half of the selling price). I only had the proof so got it.

And grabbed a FRANKENSTEIn (illustrated by Wrightson, introdued by King), 1st edition. Not in perfect condition, but quite good. 3€ ! A steal!

[Stockerlone]

OK, not SO awesome deal, but for me very good. 60 Euro inkl. delivery from USA:nana: Something for my anthology collection.

Borderlands 5 sig lim 102/500
Signed by Stephen King, Bev Vincent + 25 others.

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=150938244&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=150938759&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=150938721&imageType=image

[Stockerlone]

Something for my anthology collection.

Borderlands 5 sig lim 102/500
Signed by Stephen King, Bev Vincent + 25 others.

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=150938244&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=150938759&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=150938721&imageType=image

[Tito_Villa]

Thats a nice looking book ... congrats!

[Patrick]

Congrats on your S/L of BORDERLANDS 5!

[shnnrc01]

a good week for joe hill stuff:
signed 1st/1st stories
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/605/040920101327.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/i/040920101327.jpg/)

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[shnnrc01]

signed 1st/1st poes children
http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/5158/040920101329.jpg (http://img826.imageshack.us/i/040920101329.jpg/)

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[shnnrc01]

signed inscribed locke & key head games
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9431/040920101330.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/i/040920101330.jpg/)

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[shnnrc01]

and some king to balance things out!!
bag of bones promo mag
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/2869/040920101325.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/i/040920101325.jpg/)

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[shnnrc01]

US dark half proof
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3783/040920101326.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/040920101326.jpg/)

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[shnnrc01]

actually the locke & key is crown of shadows,my bad!!

[biomieg]

Good haul, Barry!

[jhanic]

Very nice! That's the second Bag of Bones magazine I've seen within the past couple weeks. I hadn't seen any of those for a while, then, boom!

John

[shnnrc01]

it is kinda strange how things come in bursts like that!

[frik]

Very nice! That's the second Bag of Bones magazine I've seen within the past couple weeks. I hadn't seen any of those for a while, then, boom!

John

I have asked before and it must have been a really stupid question, as no one responded, but....ehm....(sorry to ask again...) but, pray tell, what is (in) this bag of Bones magazine?? :)

sk

[shnnrc01]

an interview with king,a time line of his books/films,an excerpt from the book,an interview with his new publisher at scribner....

[DanishCollector]

and a reprint of the cover letter from King, originally in the US ARCs of Bag of Bones.

[frik]

Thanks! :)

sk

[agrabin]

My first ever post in this thread and probably my last...how could I ever top this...

...for more details see my post in the GRAND PRIZE 2010 thread..


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[frik]

Alex, this is just great!! :excited:
I'd give half of my King-library to own an item like this!
Congratulations - and enjoy!!!

But - where's the grand prize 2010 thread??

sk

[Brice]

right here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=10631):)

[Matt]

I had to bump this to the new page. The images look great in this thread, I love to see them big.

Congratulations again Alex and thanks for being a part of the fund raiser.


My first ever post in this thread and probably my last...how could I ever top this...

...for more details see my post in the GRAND PRIZE 2010 thread..


http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k366/antrimboy/DT%20GRAND%20PRIZE/GrantTradeGunslinger1stsignedandinscribedbyKingGra ntandWhelan-7.jpg


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[jhanic]

A GREAT acquisition! Congratulations!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Exquisite. Congratulations.

[Gilbert]

Hello all,
I just returned from DragonCon XXIV in Atlanta where I scored a very nice remarque in King's Desperation by Don Maitz. He was an extremely nice fellow and seemed to enjoy doing the sketch for me. I also got artist John Picacio to do remarques in the Subterranean Press editions of Drood, The Terror, and Muse of Fire all by Dan Simmons. I also got Jim Butcher's autograph in all 12 Harry Dresden series 1st/1st hardcovers, both graphic novels, and all 4 SFBC omnibus editions. Needless to say, it was a great weekend for me and only a 45 minute drive from my house.

Gilbert

[Randall Flagg]

Pictures please.

[oy-the-brave]

Alex congrats those are some great inscriptions:thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

VERY NICE!

Here is what i got today

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First eds of french books by B.Werber (which invited me to meet him within the next few days to get the proof of his upcoming book), and the UK proof of FD,NS

I always thought that one of the story was called "hair extension" for some reason. it's "fair extension"

[Ari_Racing]

The main character also thinks it's Hair Extension at first.

[shnnrc01]

great new stuff guys!!

[Patrick]

Dear Alex,

I hate you because you won that awesome grand prize and I didn't.

Love,
- Patrick