Your New Pride and Joy!

[Tito_Villa]

Congratulations on the Bachman books, they look real nice copies too!

[jhanic]

Congratulations! A noteworthy collection!

John

[Ric]

Awesome score Harrison!

That "Carrie" paperback that you have front and center on the shelf below was my very first King book! I bought it and read it when I was 8 years old. :thumbsup:

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats Harrison. Lookin' good!

[carlosdetweiller]

That is a nice looking set of Bachmans. Congrats!

[harrison ryan]

Thanks, everyone. Ric, you read Carrie when you were eight? Wow, and I thought I was a little precocious for reading the Uncut Stand when I was thirteen! Do we have a thread devoted to our "first time"?

[Erin]

Yep!

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?255-Your-First-SK-Book

My first was Cujo when I was 11 or 12.

[Ric]

Thanks, everyone. Ric, you read Carrie when you were eight? Wow, and I thought I was a little precocious for reading the Uncut Stand when I was thirteen! Do we have a thread devoted to our "first time"?
Crazy right? That's what happens when you leave 8-year-old book hounds to fend for themselves! It started a life long affection (some would say obsession) with Stephen King's work. I posted about it here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?255-Your-First-SK-Book&p=324309&viewfull=1#post324309).

[harrison ryan]

Thanks, everyone. Ric, you read Carrie when you were eight? Wow, and I thought I was a little precocious for reading the Uncut Stand when I was thirteen! Do we have a thread devoted to our "first time"?
Crazy right? That's what happens when you leave 8-year-old book hounds to fend for themselves! It started a life long affection (some would say obsession) with Stephen King's work. I posted about it here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?255-Your-First-SK-Book&p=324309&viewfull=1#post324309).

I loved that story. Very well written. "Frau Hutt" (among other things) had me laughing aloud like a lunatic. I have to admit that I got my copy of Carrie for a slightlly better price: 52 cents. Sounds like we both got our money's worth, though. And then some.

[ELazansky]

I'm not sure what led me to actually purchase The Gunslinger S/L Audio Tapes - maybe I'm looking for things that don't seem to show up as much for sale. It only cost me $20 over the original issue price, so I was happy to get it and add another S/L to my shelves:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/TheGunslingerAudio.jpg

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Eric!

John

[Ric]

Nice catch Eric! Yours is in much better shape than mine. :lol:

[Shannon]

I'm not sure what led me to actually purchase The Gunslinger S/L Audio Tapes - maybe I'm looking for things that don't seem to show up as much for sale. It only cost me $20 over the original issue price, so I was happy to get it and add another S/L to my shelves:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/TheGunslingerAudio.jpg

Hello, love the audio tapes, good job. Just added a "MISC" section to my bibliography/stuff to buy list. Includes the tapes, the recipes, the crossword puzzle he did, the Duma Key tennis balls, the snowglobe promo thing, so on and so on.

But I had a question, to anyone reading. Something ELazansky just said has me thinking about something. He said "maybe I'm looking for things that don't seem to show up as much for sale". As time goes on, more and more people find the art of collecting Stephen King. I became an official collector at the end of last year. Now, with some items having very little quantities (lettered books, for example, come to mind), and with a collector "collecting" things, and holding onto them, doesn't it make sense that some items would disappear from the market completely?

My thought (before the question) is that DAMN, I have to go out and get the GOOD STUFF NOW before people scoop them all up and hold onto them.

My question: So far, is there anything completely off the market yet? I've seen the grails here and there, they're expensive, but they seem to always be available. Is there anything that is gone as of right now?

Just curious, thanks.

Shannon

[Room 217 Caretaker]

My question: So far, is there anything completely off the market yet? I've seen the grails here and there, they're expensive, but they seem to always be available. Is there anything that is gone as of right now?

Just curious, thanks.

Shannon

Honestly, no. With enough research and money you can find the holy grails. There are a few items that have disappeared (but not impossible to find).

The New Lieutenant's Rap comes to mind. Again, not impossible to find but quickly absorbed into the world of King collectors. This is just one example, I'm sure other members here will chime in and add to the list.

Mulleins

[ELazansky]

Speaking as a fairly new collector myself (only a little over 2 years) - I think I've come to find out that everyone has their own "grails" of collecting. When I first started, I thought I was going to just go after the gift and special edition books. Then I got the S/L Under the Dome UK version. After I got that one, I decided I wanted to have other S/L editions. I looked through the Catalog and decided that my "grails" were going to be The Regulators and Skeleton Crew. Bought both of those last year. Now I'm trying to determine what my next "grails" are going to be. Just realize that you probably won't be able to buy everything, either for scarcity or costs. Lettered editions are out of my price range. Many members in this forum have been collecting for 20+ years. My collection will never have the quantity as theirs, but I'm thrilled with what I have and what I continue to add to my collection. Just decide what interests you and make it your own "grail." The excitement you have when you finally obtain it will be worth it.

[Shannon]

Eric, I meant THE Grails as in a complete set of The Plant, a matching number set of the Dark Tower, an asbestos Firestarter, First Edition 'Salem's Lot with the first state dustjacket ... THOSE Grails, lol

I don't know what my current goal/grail would be ... I am currently collecting all the US First Editions and US Signed Limited (numbered), so probably a Gunslinger S/L ... I'm gonna buy from least expensive to most expensive, I think. Or, wherever I can pick up the best deals, lol :)

[biomieg]

Eventually, every scarce item will become available again (unless it's destroyed). Even in the couple of years that I have been collecting I have seen several (very) significant collections come up for sale (heck, I got myself a number of great books and proofs because someone else sold them). Some books change hands quite often, others less, but if you're patient and willing to dish out the cash I'm pretty sure you can acquire at least 90% of what's out there.

[ELazansky]

I am currently collecting all the US First Editions and US Signed Limited (numbered)

Collecting all of the S/L editions certainly sounds like a daunting task. I'd probably have to take out a second mortgage or tell my kids they can't go to college to pull that off. :-)

[biomieg]

I'm still a bit apprehensive when it comes to collecting S/L editions. So far I only have the UK S/L UNDER THE DOME and the only reason I got it was that it cost me £70. Even though I purchased some expensive proofs I never went beyond the $500 limit and I'm not sure I want to (there's one exception to that rule and that exception is being shipped to me as we speak). If $500 is my psychological barrier, I'm not sure there are many US signed/limiteds that I can hope to obtain (I'm not interested in the other UK S/Ls).

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

The approx cost of all the S/L is $50,000. Double that if you want the Lettered as well. And double that if you want the antholigies as well.

So you have a choice. Buy a house, or collect King. :scared:

[Stockerlone]

The approx cost of all the S/L is $50,000. Double that if you want the Lettered as well. And double that if you want the antholigies as well.

So you have a choice. Buy a house, or collect King. :scared:


There is NO CHOICE..... OF CAUSE --- COLLECT KING :panic::onfire::excited:

[Robert Fulman]

My new pride and joy is an October 1978 Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (with "The Gunslinger"). Got it in a lot of 15 from eBay. The seller had the date and mentioned one of the other stories, but didn't list Stephen King, so I was real glad to be the only bidder :)

[biomieg]

Nice one! Did you already own one or more of the other installments?

[Cutter]

Well I'm slowly building my collection back up. I just received yesterday a S/L Cujo. It's not the best Limited Edition, but it does look sharp on the shelf. So it's good to have another King Limited that I used to have back in my collection, and I can cross it off the list of books to get. And it's in mint condition with the plastic cover, so that's nice

[Stockerlone]

Dark Terrors -The Gollancz Book of Horror signed from 12 inkl. Christopher Fowler; Kim Newman; Brian Lumley; Stephen Jones, Mandy Slater.... The mindblowing cover is from Bob Eggleton


https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=158892767&imageType=image

[Robert Fulman]

Nice one! Did you already own one or more of the other installments?
This puts me at three of the five. Two of the three I've purchased in large lots for $10. We'll see how easy it is to find "The Gunslinger and the Dark Man" and "The Oracle and the Mountains". Up next: see what th going rate is for individual old issues of F&SF. I might be able to turn a profit and keep the Gunslinger stories.

[Robert Fulman]

There is NO CHOICE..... OF CAUSE --- COLLECT KING :panic::onfire::excited:English lesson of the day: Should be "OF COURSE" instead of "OF CAUSE". Ironically, a Mainer like Stephen King or John Cullum would likely pronounce it something like "Of cause" (although it would be closer to "of coss").

http://www.martingordon.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/the_more_you_know.jpg

(Not intending this to come across as mean; my total knowledge of German is "du hast'n freund in mir" because I once watched Toy Story in German.)

[ELazansky]

Nice one! Did you already own one or more of the other installments?
This puts me at three of the five. Two of the three I've purchased in large lots for $10. We'll see how easy it is to find "The Gunslinger and the Dark Man" and "The Oracle and the Mountains". Up next: see what th going rate is for individual old issues of F&SF. I might be able to turn a profit and keep the Gunslinger stories.

I've found Part 2 and 3 for $10 each and part 4 and 5 for 50 cents - still looking for that elusive Part 1

[biomieg]

You beat me, Eric - I thought I did quite well when I got all five issues for around $40, but...

[biomieg]

Dark Terrors -The Gollancz Book of Horror signed from 12 inkl. Christopher Fowler; Kim Newman; Brian Lumley; Stephen Jones, Mandy Slater.... The mindblowing cover is from Bob Eggleton


https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=158892767&imageType=image

Looks great, Frank! I really like the cover art.

[Cutter]

besides the Cujo I also received a first edition of New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos, which has the first appearance of Crouch End.

http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/7743/newtalesofthecthulumyth.jpg

I used to have a second printing, so it's nice to have a first printing.

[biomieg]

Great acquisitions, Geoff! And I need to get me a copy of the CTHULHU MYTHOS book as well, I really like that cover.

[jhanic]

I like most of Gahan Wilson's work.

John

[Ric]

That Cthulu Mythos book is awesome! I have to get that one. Sad that I don't have it already, I'm such a huge admirer of Lovecraft.

[pixiedark76]

Look, I got one of my "grails" :rock::excited::dance::nana:

The Gunslinger first edition second printing:

http://i51.tinypic.com/2nutxj7.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Congratulations. You are hooked.

[Shannon]

Nice find. :) I looked through your library thing ... thing, lol. You seem to be collecting Gunslingers. Which one is next? :)

[frik]

besides the Cujo I also received a first edition of New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos, which has the first appearance of Crouch End.

http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/7743/newtalesofthecthulumyth.jpg

I used to have a second printing, so it's nice to have a first printing.

Nice book!
I have a third printing myself, signed by Ramsey Campbell.
Actually I'd love to extend my Arkham House Library - so far, I've only collected a meager four books.

No - five. I overlooked this one - great cover!


http://pictures.abebooks.com/JOEGLEANER/945807992.jpg


sk

[harrison ryan]

I'm very happy. I won an auction for The Gunslinger 2nd edition today!

Here's the link (http://historical.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=6053&Lot_No=36952#). I knew this was going to be the pricey one (that's why I went with a 2nd), but I feel I did pretty well on it, especially since it's listed as "fine" and looks immaculate in the pic. I may be subsisting on beans for a while, but it's worth it.

Now I just need a Grant first trade Drawing of the Three and my set will be complete!

EDIT: Went back a page. Looks like pixiedark and I are on the same wavelength...

[jhanic]

That's not a bad price, if the condition is as they say.

John

[shibus]

I think you'll be happy with it. It's one of about 60 books I sold with Heritage last Thursday and Today. If you care to scroll through my other King Books that sold you'll see some of them went for quite a bit. Way above what some are claiming their "Current Market Value" is.

[shibus]

That's not a bad price, if the condition is as they say.

John

It is.

[harrison ryan]

I think you'll be happy with it. It's one of about 60 books I sold with Heritage last Thursday and Today. If you care to scroll through my other King Books that sold you'll see some of them went for quite a bit. Way above what some are claiming their "Current Market Value" is.

I may have gotten the link to the listings from you via a post somewhere on this board, I can't remember. Nice to hear from the seller himself, though, and so quickly. This site amazes me.

[Dolso]

I think you'll be happy with it. It's one of about 60 books I sold with Heritage last Thursday and Today. If you care to scroll through my other King Books that sold you'll see some of them went for quite a bit. Way above what some are claiming their "Current Market Value" is.

That was you, Shibus? I think I got your Night Shift........ you had some great books in that auction!! Hope you did well on it....... I tried for the signed IT but it went higher than I could afford.

[Cook]

Very nice gunslinger Ryan

[harrison ryan]

Very nice gunslinger Ryan

Thank you, sir. And thank you, Shibus!

[shibus]

I think you'll be happy with it. It's one of about 60 books I sold with Heritage last Thursday and Today. If you care to scroll through my other King Books that sold you'll see some of them went for quite a bit. Way above what some are claiming their "Current Market Value" is.

That was you, Shibus? I think I got your Night Shift........ you had some great books in that auction!! Hope you did well on it....... I tried for the signed IT but it went higher than I could afford.

It was indeed. And I did very well thanx. Much better than ebay. Of course, I did win a contest with them and not having to pay any commision is what made it worth it.

And whomever got the IT got a nice book. Lengthy inscriptions in early true firsts are pretty valuable. (IMO).

[Cutter]

I'm very happy. I won an auction for The Gunslinger 2nd edition today!

Here's the link (http://historical.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=6053&Lot_No=36952#). I knew this was going to be the pricey one (that's why I went with a 2nd).

You want a first if you are a hard core collector, but if not the second edition is a great acquisition. It has the same artwork and cover and looks like a first edition on the shelf and it's a lot cheaper. Congrats!

[Cutter]

besides the Cujo I also received a first edition of New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos, which has the first appearance of Crouch End.

I used to have a second printing, so it's nice to have a first printing.

Nice book!
I have a third printing myself, signed by Ramsey Campbell.
Actually I'd love to extend my Arkham House Library - so far, I've only collected a meager four books.

No - five. I overlooked this one - great cover!


sk

Yea Arkham House books are fun to collect. I think it's very cool King did a story for an Arkham House book because of the history of this press.

I used to collect a lot of them, but I got rid of most and now it's just pretty much the Lovecraft books that I want. But I also have a couple Howard and Campbell books with a quirk like Lucius Shepard.

[Resident Chris]

After a long time i have some new Stuff:
Full Dark No Stars Gift Edition, Riding the Bullet Gift Edition and the Primary Bibliography by Justin Brooks
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_snmHnpM34oQ/TaH8CjEB3DI/AAAAAAAAAKU/22zef2Z5VqY/s512/P3210001.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_snmHnpM34oQ/TaH8KZjM-sI/AAAAAAAAAKY/BRMktrEUnNk/s640/P3210003.JPG

American Vampire (German Edition),"Esswood House" from Peter Straub and "Hexenvolk" from Fritz Leiber (Both Edition Phantasia Paperbacks)
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_snmHnpM34oQ/TaH9zo94SNI/AAAAAAAAAKw/9bevQYn0vls/s640/P3210005.JPG

"Das dritte Buch des Blutes" (Third Book of Blood) from Clive Barker from Edition Phantasia Nr. 35/250
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_snmHnpM34oQ/TaH-CfB7MVI/AAAAAAAAAK0/Ps5YtVEue2k/s640/P3210006.JPG
Now i own 5 of 6 Books of Blood from EP. It´s the Holy Grail for German Barker-Collectors.:excited:

[Tito_Villa]

Nice ... you need to change your wish list now :)

[biomieg]

GREAT stuff, Chris!

[Stockerlone]

Nice new stuff.... Chris ----
Don´t remember me on the ´Bücher des Blutes EP´.... BAD SAD memorys... :doh:

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Ric]

Awesome Barker score Chris! I am quite the Barker collector myself. I do not collect any non-English versions though, so it's cool to see those!

[The Library Policeman]

Great stuff Chris!

[Jimimck]

Love the new additions!

[Tito_Villa]

Today with the arival of 'The Prince of Mist' proof i have completed my Carlos Ruiz Zafon UK proof hunt, very happy :)

[The Library Policeman]

Good for you, Tom.

[Tito_Villa]

Thanks Alan :)

[pixiedark76]

:thumbsup::clap: Cool collection Chris. Looks like you and I think alike. I have all the CD purchases and the Lonely Road book Riding the bullet.

[pixiedark76]

I'm very happy. I won an auction for The Gunslinger 2nd edition today!

Here's the link (http://historical.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=6053&Lot_No=36952#). I knew this was going to be the pricey one (that's why I went with a 2nd), but I feel I did pretty well on it, especially since it's listed as "fine" and looks immaculate in the pic. I may be subsisting on beans for a while, but it's worth it.

Now I just need a Grant first trade Drawing of the Three and my set will be complete!

EDIT: Went back a page. Looks like pixiedark and I are on the same wavelength...

Ryan if you goo on the Stephen King Collector page it has some great leads on where to find books. I saw on Abe books that they have The Drawing of the Three for some good prices.

[harrison ryan]

Ryan if you goo on the Stephen King Collector page it has some great leads on where to find books. I saw on Abe books that they have The Drawing of the Three for some good prices.
Thanks, pixie! The publishing info overviews on the SKCollector website are great. As for DTII, I already have a good lead but I don't want to jinx it, so we'll see...

[Merlin1958]

My new P&J. Courtesy of 1955Spartan and some monetary renumeration..................


http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6751/scadi0031.jpg


http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7996/scadi0011.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats Merlin. That's one of my favourite King limiteds. I'm pretty sure it was the first one I ever bought actually.

[Randall Flagg]

Received this a while back:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/scan00013.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Received this a while back:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/scan00013.jpg

Cool. I saw one of these on EBay awhile back and thought it was an interesting item. Congrats!

[Randall Flagg]

I received this last year from a good friend here on the site. It's by Michael Whelan:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/scan00023.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Very cool, Jerome.

[kkemikk]

The Shining US 1st and The Long Walk UK 1st

I think I got a good deal for 65 EUR.

http://www.shrani.si/t/3A/W3/zkv0xon/photo.jpg (http://www.shrani.si/?3A/W3/zkv0xon/photo.jpg) http://www.shrani.si/t/1I/b0/20bxWM0S/photo1.jpg (http://www.shrani.si/?1I/b0/20bxWM0S/photo1.jpg)

[Tito_Villa]

Very cool, they look nice :)

[harrison ryan]

Flagg: That's sweet. Father Callahan?

kkemikk: Sounds like you got a hell of deal to me.

[biomieg]

Need I say more?

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TaR-Wk4Hn0I/AAAAAAAAAxc/FRFxyP88od8/s512/UKCarrie.JPG

[Stockerlone]

Something curious from my collection. Found this book on ebay, years ago.

Stephen King Der Dunkle Turm Band 1
Die beiden Bücher - Schwarz und Drei zusammen in einem selbstgebundenen Buch.
The two German Dark Tower HCs, The Gunslinger + The Drawing of the Three together in one selfmade book.
http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=159023278&imageType=image

[namelessnpoor]

Need I say more?

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TaR-Wk4Hn0I/AAAAAAAAAxc/FRFxyP88od8/s512/UKCarrie.JPG

Great one to add to yor collection !! Its on my list, as you know, only 8 more books to go and i will have completed my UK 1st/1st collection. That one you just got, will be probably be the last one i add, unless of course I get very lucky or win the lottery !!

[Niels]

Need I say more?

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_fcdqdPh-_A8/TaR-Wk4Hn0I/AAAAAAAAAxc/FRFxyP88od8/s512/UKCarrie.JPG

Wow! :drool:

[harrison ryan]

Michaël: Awesome. That is the UK first/first? I think I like it better than the US one. Was it terribly expensive (don't give actual figures unless you want)? I read a good chunk of that story last night!

[carlosdetweiller]

Congrats, Michael, on the UK CARRIE! Just curious if you bought the one from Andy Richards at Cold Tonnage Books? I noticed his was no longer listed.

[biomieg]

Thanks, guys! This is the book I always wanted for my collection and I'm glad I got such a great copy.

Bob: yes, this one came from Andy. I negotiated a bit and I think I got it for a good price.
Harrison: I like the cover a lot, I'm not sure why but it has always intrigued me.

[herbertwest]

Salem's lot (remake) : movie press kit.
thanks for your help Mulleins:

[Cutter]

That jacket on the Carrie looks to be in pretty great condition - congrats on the grail!

[biomieg]

Thanks, Geoff! It really is in great shape - just a tiny bit of rubbing and the few scratches that are visible near the top border of the front cover. That, and the page edges have browned with age.

[George at C-Springs]

The new phone book is here! The new phone book is here!

Okay, that was for all you Steve Martin fans.

Finally, my S/L FDNS is here! Arrived in perfect shape (thank you Brian). Got #414 and, though only rated at two rats it's a pretty sweet remarque, lots of nice detail and color work in the former Mrs James!
I've lost track, but don't think I've seen this particular design show up yet. Are they posted all together anywhere yet? I just checked The Collector's page, he has a few but not too many. :idea: Guess I may as well start collecting DT #414s (anyone? anyone?) :idea: By the way, if I saw this SK signature anywhere else, I wouldn't think it was legit!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/FDNS_414.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/FDNS_Remarque1.jpg

[harrison ryan]

Nice!

[Ric]

Great remarque!!

[Randall Flagg]

Flagg: That's sweet. Father Callahan?

kkemikk: Sounds like you got a hell of deal to me.
It's supposed to be Roland, but the chin looks very much like Callahan, and even more like David, owner of Betts Books....hmmm.

[east-tennessee]

Nice stuff everyone!!!
I believe I've seen that Roland before..............mabey it came from our friend @ Bett's?

Brian......

[Stockerlone]

The new phone book is here! The new phone book is here!

Okay, that was for all you Steve Martin fans.

Finally, my S/L FDNS is here! Arrived in perfect shape (thank you Brian). Got #414 and, though only rated at two rats it's a pretty sweet remarque, lots of nice detail and color work in the former Mrs James!
I've lost track, but don't think I've seen this particular design show up yet. Are they posted all together anywhere yet? I just checked The Collector's page, he has a few but not too many. :idea: Guess I may as well start collecting DT #414s (anyone? anyone?) :idea: By the way, if I saw this SK signature anywhere else, I wouldn't think it was legit!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/FDNS_414.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/FDNS_Remarque1.jpg

Only TWO rats, but two beautiful :drool:
CongRATS George !!!

[frik]

Just gorgeous!
I did order the limited, but not remarqued.
Now I wish I had...

sk

[olverts]

Found a seller on Alibris with 4 King books with bad description .
But looking at the info provided got me thinking this must be Proofs,
So i ordered two of them and the other two a few weeks later.

So today when 1 month passed by i got the first two books in he mail

The eyes of the Dragon US proof and Cujo US Proof

Now here´s the good part : I payed $55 including shipping for both proofs :)

The other two should arrive in 2 weeks , Misery US Proof and The Dark Half US proof $60 including shipping

I think this must be the greatest deal for me so far :)

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I think this must be the greatest deal for me so far :)

Sounds like a super deal. Is the CUJO proof in nice condition or not?

[olverts]

I uploaded pictures in my collections thread

Seems to be in pretty good condition , no writing or such

[Ric]

Took possession of this yesterday...

http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/mod/mod.jpg
http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/mod/mod1.jpg
http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/mod/mod2.jpg
http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/mod/mod3.jpg
http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/mod/mod4.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Great looking book and very nice signatures! You must be beaming right now. :clap:

[Shannon]

Ric, that is one sweet books! I looked on my list and the only Masters Of Darkness I have is Masters Of Darkness 3 which has a reprint of "The Woman In The Room" by King. Which story is in yours?

Congrats on your latest arrival! My newest arrival came today, my Colorado Kid UK First Edition 3-Pack with slipcase. All three books are remarques by the cover artists (Chadbourne, Potter, Miller) and I chose Letter P. Looks great, but I'll spare you guys the pictures, as I'm sure you've seen them all by now. :)

Shannon

[Ric]

Thanks!

This one has "The Woman in the Room" as well. It's a collection of all of the "Masters of Darkness" trades into one volume. It's in absolutely beautiful condition as well, I've been after this book for awhile.

The Joe Brennan signature line looks so empty though! :wtf: I know it's like that on all the copies. Does anyone here know the story behind that?

Congrats on the Colorado Kids, those are ones I do not have yet. Something about buying three of the same book just feels wrong to me! :lol:

[harrison ryan]

I googled Brennan earlier tonight wondering the same thing. He died Jan. 28, 1990. I assume this was around the time the book was being sent to press, and there wasn't time to leave his name out of the signature pages...or else they left his name in as a memorial.

[Ric]

You know, I was going to suggest that, but I felt like it would be too morbid. That's very sad. In that case, the blank line does act as a nice memorial.

Thanks Ryan.

[Cook]

Ric, that is one sweet books! I looked on my list and the only Masters Of Darkness I have is Masters Of Darkness 3 which has a reprint of "The Woman In The Room" by King. Which story is in yours?

Congrats on your latest arrival! My newest arrival came today, my Colorado Kid UK First Edition 3-Pack with slipcase. All three books are remarques by the cover artists (Chadbourne, Potter, Miller) and I chose Letter P. Looks great, but I'll spare you guys the pictures, as I'm sure you've seen them all by now. :)

Shannon

Are you kidding, I want to see them! :dance:
By the way, your Remarque is a one of a kind, no one else "quite" has what you have.
That's gotta make you smile.
Show Show Show!

[Robert Fulman]

Does it look to anyone else that Stephen King misspelled his own last name as "Knig"?

[jhanic]

Does it look to anyone else that Stephen King misspelled his own last name as "Knig"?

That's been common for a while now.

John

[Ric]

Does it look to anyone else that Stephen King misspelled his own last name as "Knig"?

It's been that way for years, or at least had been before his accident. It's a matter of where King places the "dot" over the i that gives the appearance of the first loop being the 'n' rather than the 'i'. He also used to have a wider 'n' than he does in more recent signatures. Look at King's signatures from the 1980's and early 90's and you'll see this quite a lot.

[Ricky]

It's more like a "Kng" now. With a dot. :lol:

[Stockerlone]

For a long time i collect the books from the late satiric book author Ephraim Kishon.
He sold more then 43 million books, his books get translatet in 37 languages.
I have all his German books, on the pic you can see some German hartcover books, two of them are
signed from Ephraim Kishon, and one is also signed from his late wife Sara.

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=159129474&imageType=image

[Shannon]

Hello friends. I mentioned earlier that I recently purchased a Colorado Kid UK First Edition 3-Pack remarqued by Glenn Chadbourne, J.K. Potter, and Ed Miller. I wasn't going to post the pictures because I assumed all of you have seen them at the skcollector website, but for those of you that haven't seen them, here you go, my newest pride and joy. I seem to be on a remarque kick, I am close to purchasing two, maybe three more. Yay! :)

http://img535.imageshack.us/i/coloradokiduk1stremarqu.jpg
http://img690.imageshack.us/i/coloradokiduk1stremarqu.jpg
http://img35.imageshack.us/i/coloradokiduk1stremarqu.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/i/coloradokiduk1stremarqu.jpg
http://img832.imageshack.us/i/coloradokiduk1stremarqu.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

Shannon i'm no joking all three copies togethr like that look really great, i realy like the second one ... is it by Potter?

[Cook]

Hello friends. I mentioned earlier that I recently purchased a Colorado Kid UK First Edition 3-Pack remarqued by Glenn Chadbourne, J.K. Potter, and Ed Miller. I wasn't going to post the pictures because I assumed all of you have seen them at the skcollector website, but for those of you that haven't seen them, here you go, my newest pride and joy. I seem to be on a remarque kick, I am close to purchasing two, maybe three more. Yay! :)

http://img535.imageshack.us/i/coloradokiduk1stremarqu.jpg





http://img690.imageshack.us/i/coloradokiduk1stremarqu.jpg
http://img35.imageshack.us/i/coloradokiduk1stremarqu.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/i/coloradokiduk1stremarqu.jpg
http://img832.imageshack.us/i/coloradokiduk1stremarqu.jpg

Shannon,
Very nice indeed !!
Remarque's eh? I'm still trying to get my basic collection complete.
Sometimes I'm so tempted to stray from my original plan of signed limited's, Hmmm......
Someday maybe.

-Well done!

[Sir_Boomme]

Here's definitely my new PRIDE and joy. I work at AMD and was given this limited edition laptop as a reward for helping on the design of the Fusion chip it runs on.
I designed all layout for the clocking networks for the Bobcat (duel)core on the chip. This is the first chip in the new Fusion process which is really making a huge hit for AMD and placing them back in black.

I'm especially proud of that fact that out of the 11 macros (main sections) of the chip core, I solely designed the layout for all four clock macros.... and out of the 11 macros, the four clock macros were the only ones that passed all checks and worked on the first released test silicon.

this was a two year design project, and I'm so happy to see it doing so well already in the market since being released in Jan of this year. One of the best things about it, the chip allows for a battery life of 10-12 hours.

If any of you buy a computer with the new AMD Fusion chip... send it to me and I'll be happy to sign it for you.:P ha ha ha.

Limited edition Tray case:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/x5%20-misc%20stuff/P4117045.jpg

limited edition "page":
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/x5%20-misc%20stuff/computerlimitationpage.jpg


Limited edition etching (artist unknown):
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/x5%20-misc%20stuff/computerlimitedetching.jpg


size comparison to my other laptap (it's a lot more compact, but the keys are full size):
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/x5%20-misc%20stuff/computersizecomparison.jpg


the camera didn't take a great picture, but it has beautiful and extremely smooth graphics!:
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/x5%20-misc%20stuff/computeropen.jpg


If you're a geek like me.... here's a 3rd party article about the chip:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/amd-announces-first-fusion-chips-10-hour-battery-life-with-dir/

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Terry!

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Very nice Terry. You run that chip with a solid state drive, I bet the battery life far exceeds what is expected.

Ralph

[Sir_Boomme]

and here's the chip...
even after almost 14 years of doing this, I still find it amazing how many millions of detailed microscopic shapes and circuits are etched into that little silver square in the center.

just imagine a metal wire the thickness of a human hair...
now imagine a metal wire 1 micron (um) wide which is approximately 1/100 of a human hair.... or 0.000039 of an inch.
now imagine a wire .035 microns wide .... or, .000001365 of an inch.
that is how wide the the device gates are on this chip.

for comparison: a red blood cell is 8 microns - compared to .035 micron device gates.

the chip I'm working on now has even smaller gates... ain't technology amazing?

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/x5%20-misc%20stuff/10x1109iub234amd.jpg

[jhanic]

Amazing. I've been out of the technology loop for quite a while and what I'm seeing is just fantastic!

John

[Tito_Villa]

Congratulations!!!

[Ric]

Very Cool Terry!! I'm on the other side of the business; software. I work for a fairly large software company that will remain unnamed. It's pretty awesome to see something like that and knowing all of the effort that went into the development and creation of it.

I have the same Gateway laptop as you too... doesn't it have an Intel in it? ;)

Congrats though, that's really something to be proud of!

[Ari_Racing]

That's awesome, Terry! Congratulations!!!!!

[sentinel]

Amazing Terry! Just amazing!

[Merlin1958]

Very, very cool, Terry!!!!!!!


:clap::clap::clap:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

... ain't technology amazing?



yeah, but they still can't stop my sneakers from stinkin'

[Shannon]

Just wanted to show off a not-so-new addition to one of the four walls in my living room. This was a purchase Pre-King obsession, but I think he would approve.

http://img151.imageshack.us/i/02aautographlostposter.jpg
http://img810.imageshack.us/i/02epictureautos.jpg
http://img821.imageshack.us/i/02bphotopicture.jpg

Hey, QUESTION, this never crossed my mind to ask you guys. Maybe you'd know, who knows ... Anyway, I always thought this was a little fake. Bought it from a company on the Strip, a company that sells autographs all the time, that's their job, lol, and I haven't heard or read anything about the autographs being fake. But ... there's a few things that irk me about this. 1) All the same color ink? It was said to have been signed at an event, so maybe they opened up a box of sharpies or something. 2) While the signatures follow specific examples that I have searched for exhaustively online (Matthew Fox's sharp M's, Jorge Garcia's childlike signature, etc), they all seem to look a little alike, so? and most importantly 3) Evangeline Lilly's signature. She signed it "Evangeline Lilly" on mine. I have searched literally hundreds of her signatures online, she has never signed like that before, never never never. Always "Elilly" And that is the main reason why my tiny brain thinks it's fake. Oh well, even if it is my friends won't know, it just sucks that I got screwed. :( I like it anyway, lol. Any opinions would be appreciated.

Oh, and my other wall-mounted autograph(s):
http://img864.imageshack.us/i/03autographinterviewwit.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

One of my favourite films is 'An Interview With A Vampire'!

[divemaster]

Signed Bradbury book from Gauntlet Press. Letter BB


Dawn to Dusk: Cautionary Travels
Ray Bradbury
Published 2011

This new Ray Bradbury volume edited by Donn Albright, Dawn to Dusk – Cautionary Travels, is constructed around two unpublished and un-produced screenplays.

Dark Carnival (1955-59) was written with Gene Kelly in mind. It would later be reshaped into the novel Something Wicked this Way Comes (1962) This version is much darker. Catacombs is an integration of two of Ray’s stories, “The Next in Line” (Dark Carnival, 1947) and ”Interval in Sunlight” (Esquire, March 1954).

The unpublished short story “You Must Never Touch the Cage” serves as an interesting bridge between the two screenplays. It was originally planned for the 1955 edition of The October Country, but was omitted prior to publication.

The lettered edition contains facsimiles of fragments and Bradbury sketches the were done in preparation for The Illustrated Man, but never used.

The cover art is a painting by Joe Magnaini. This cover was Bradbury’s introduction to Magnaini’s art and the beginning of five decades of close collaboration and friendship.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/650/dawnduskbb1.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/dawnduskbb1.jpg/)

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/3241/dawnduskbb3.jpg (http://img855.imageshack.us/i/dawnduskbb3.jpg/)

http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/2953/dawnduskbb4.jpg (http://img862.imageshack.us/i/dawnduskbb4.jpg/)

[Fsmdr]

Wow....that traycase looks so cool!. Nice production.

[carlosdetweiller]

I agree. A very nice looking book.

[Ricky]

Just wanted to show off a not-so-new addition to one of the four walls in my living room. This was a purchase Pre-King obsession, but I think he would approve.

http://img151.imageshack.us/i/02aautographlostposter.jpg
http://img810.imageshack.us/i/02epictureautos.jpg
http://img821.imageshack.us/i/02bphotopicture.jpg

Hey, QUESTION, this never crossed my mind to ask you guys. Maybe you'd know, who knows ... Anyway, I always thought this was a little fake. Bought it from a company on the Strip, a company that sells autographs all the time, that's their job, lol, and I haven't heard or read anything about the autographs being fake. But ... there's a few things that irk me about this. 1) All the same color ink? It was said to have been signed at an event, so maybe they opened up a box of sharpies or something. 2) While the signatures follow specific examples that I have searched for exhaustively online (Matthew Fox's sharp M's, Jorge Garcia's childlike signature, etc), they all seem to look a little alike, so? and most importantly 3) Evangeline Lilly's signature. She signed it "Evangeline Lilly" on mine. I have searched literally hundreds of her signatures online, she has never signed like that before, never never never. Always "Elilly" And that is the main reason why my tiny brain thinks it's fake. Oh well, even if it is my friends won't know, it just sucks that I got screwed. :( I like it anyway, lol. Any opinions would be appreciated.

Oh, and my other wall-mounted autograph(s):
http://img864.imageshack.us/i/03autographinterviewwit.jpg

Hmm...that's interesting for sure. Personally, I've never trusted those type of cast autograph "displays". It could be that they were at an event and were rushing to sign, but the signatures do look a little messy. However, the photo that you have looks to be Season 1-esque, so it's quite possible that the casts' signatures could've changed over time (you're right about Evangeline signing as "Elily"). I have about a dozen LOST cast autographs and a couple do resemble the style of the signatures on your print so if it is a fake, it's a fairly good one.

Do you remember what year you got this? It might help a little bit.

Regardless of its authenticity, it's a nice piece!

[biomieg]

I received these today (images courtesy of 'the Internet'):

Cosmopolitan (March, 1976) with an excerpt of 'SALEM'S LOT. This is from Rocky Woods' collection and I am glad that I was able to support his cause. Kudos to Jerome, who was able to conquer The Overlook Connection's checkout page and order it for me.

http://overlookconnection.com/catalog/images/images_big/Cosmo1976March.jpg

I also got this little magazine, which is probably the earliest pre-Carrie publication I'll ever obtain. Startling Mystery Stories (Fall, 1967) with 'The Glass Floor'. I have to thank Kyle (Kacod) and David @ Betts for this one.

http://www.bloodyrarebooks.com/pictures/1486.jpg

[olverts]

Really nice ones Michaël :)

[biomieg]

Thanks, Hannes. That's where all the money goes that you threw at me!

[olverts]

Glad i could help

So what are you buying next time i throw money at you ? :)

[biomieg]

I'm not sure yet.... I need to save a bit of money though, we have booked a 3-week trip to Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia). I guess you will be paying for our food over there!

[Tito_Villa]

That trip to Africa sounds amazing!!!

[harrison ryan]

That Startling Mystery Stories is supercool. Now you need to find an old copy of The Comics Review with "I Was a Teenage Graverobber" in it!

[divemaster]

I received these today (images courtesy of 'the Internet'):

Cosmopolitan (March, 1976) with an excerpt of 'SALEM'S LOT. This is from Rocky Woods' collection and I am glad that I was able to support his cause. Kudos to Jerome, who was able to conquer The Overlook Connection's checkout page and order it for me.

http://overlookconnection.com/catalog/images/images_big/Cosmo1976March.jpg

I also got this little magazine, which is probably the earliest pre-Carrie publication I'll ever obtain. Startling Mystery Stories (Fall, 1967) with 'The Glass Floor'. I have to thank Kyle (Kacod) and David @ Betts for this one.

http://www.bloodyrarebooks.com/pictures/1486.jpg

Hey, those are fantastic! I've always wanted a few of the early magazines but I know that if I get "some" then I will want to get them ALL and my goodness I can't even take one step in that direction right now. Better just to stay away and enjoy other people's magazine collecting!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

That Startling Mystery Stories is supercool. Now you need to find an old copy of The Comics Review with "I Was a Teenage Graverobber" in it!

I Was a Teenage Graverobber is split over 4 issues of Comics Review. He would need all 4 to get the full story.

[carlosdetweiller]

That Startling Mystery Stories is supercool. Now you need to find an old copy of The Comics Review with "I Was a Teenage Graverobber" in it!

I Was a Teenage Graverobber is split over 4 issues of Comics Review. He would need all 4 to get the full story.

And only the first 3 installments were published. Issue #4 of Comics Review was never published. The story was never published in its entirety until it appeared in another fanzine, Stories of Suspense, under a different title.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

And only the first 3 installments were published. Issue #4 of Comics Review was never published. The story was never published in its entirety until it appeared in another fanzine, Stories of Suspense, under a different title.

Nice one Bob. I didn't know that about #4.

Edit: That would make the version in Stories of Suspense, the first full publication.

[biomieg]

I don't know, but I have a gut feeling that the Comics Review issues are out of my league (as are many other interesting items). How often do these come up for sale? Almost never, is my guess (and if one is available I'm pretty sure there are many collectors who can afford to outbid me).

[carlosdetweiller]

I have a copy of issue #3. I know of one other collector who has all three of the published issues, given to him by the publisher. I have never heard of any other copies in collectors hands. Keep in mind that this was an amateur publication done on a mimeograph set up and probably only 20 to 25 copies of each issue were done. Likely most were thrown away and few kept.

[carlosdetweiller]

Edit: That would make the version in Stories of Suspense, the first full publication.

Correct. Published with title changed to "In a Half-World of Terror."

[biomieg]

Hey, those are fantastic! I've always wanted a few of the early magazines but I know that if I get "some" then I will want to get them ALL and my goodness I can't even take one step in that direction right now. Better just to stay away and enjoy other people's magazine collecting!

Thank you! I made a list of 1st appearances (fiction) that I would like to obtain, plus some of the early excerpts like the 'SALEM'S LOT one. And I have a brief list of non-fiction publications that I am interested in. But so far I don't feel the urge to get them all.

[carlosdetweiller]

I think I have posted these photos before. Here is the only issue of Comics Review that I have. Issue #3. I got King to sign it at the BAG OF BONES signing at Bett's Bookstore in 1998. It is a small fanzine, only 7 1/4" x 5 1/2". Cheaply made. Front cover, table of contents page, and first page of the installment of King's story for this issue.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/comrev1-1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/comrev2.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/comrev3-1.jpg

[biomieg]

Awesome! Did King comment on it when you handed it to him? I'm sure he gets all kinds of interesting publications to sign but this is something unique. Or didn't you get time to engage in a brief bit of conversation?

[DanishCollector]

I'm curious to the reference about King possibly contributing a story based on The Blob movie. Does anyone if that ever happened? I doubt it, otherwise we would have known a long time ago. But he might have considered it though, all these years ago.

[carlosdetweiller]

Awesome! Did King comment on it when you handed it to him? I'm sure he gets all kinds of interesting publications to sign but this is something unique. Or didn't you get time to engage in a brief bit of conversation?

Not really. Stu was standing by King and introducing people to him as they approached the table. I think I recall Stu asking King how long had it been since he had seen a Comics Review and King said something like "A long time" with the word "long" drawn out for emphasis.

[harrison ryan]

Awesome! Did King comment on it when you handed it to him? I'm sure he gets all kinds of interesting publications to sign but this is something unique. Or didn't you get time to engage in a brief bit of conversation?

Not really. Stu was standing by King and introducing people to him as they approached the table. I think I recall Stu asking King how long had it been since he had seen a Comics Review and King said something like "A long time" with the word "long" drawn out for emphasis.

Wow. There it is! I dug out my copy of The Illustrated Companion last night and they did a nice little repro job of it contained inside one of the tipped-in envelopes. They reproduced the same installment that you've posted. Any idea what the Stories of Suspense fanzine looked like? I believe that was the one edited by future comics pro Marv Wolfman...

I wonder if anyone has a copy of Dave's Rag?! Do any copies even exist? I've read there's only one copy of People, Places, and Things, and I don't think King is going to sell it.

EDIT: Just dug out the repro again. That's your copy they used for the book, isn't it? The King signature gave it away. I get the distinct feeling I'm out of my depth (again) but it's nice to talk with an expert!

[harrison ryan]

I don't know, but I have a gut feeling that the Comics Review issues are out of my league (as are many other interesting items). How often do these come up for sale? Almost never, is my guess (and if one is available I'm pretty sure there are many collectors who can afford to outbid me).

Oh, I'm sure you're right. I was just being facetious, Michaël, but at least I may have contributed a little to the conversation here!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Any idea what the Stories of Suspense fanzine looked like?

I wonder if anyone has a copy of Dave's Rag?! Do any copies even exist? I've read there's only one copy of People, Places, and Things, and I don't think King is going to sell it.



I have a picture of it Here (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/sos_2.jpg)

Only one copy of Dave's Rag still exists. It is reproduced in, The Shape Under the Sheet Encycopedia.

King has the only surviving copy of the 1st issue of People, Places, and Things. He will not sell it.

[carlosdetweiller]

EDIT: Just dug out the repro again. That's your copy they used for the book, isn't it? The King signature gave it away.
Yes, they photographed a number of things in my collection for the book. One of the guys responsible for the book flew down from Seattle and spent a day at my house photographing stuff. It was fun and they paid well.

[harrison ryan]

I have a picture of it Here (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/sos_2.jpg)

Thanks!

[biomieg]

I don't know, but I have a gut feeling that the Comics Review issues are out of my league (as are many other interesting items). How often do these come up for sale? Almost never, is my guess (and if one is available I'm pretty sure there are many collectors who can afford to outbid me).

Oh, I'm sure you're right. I was just being facetious, Michaël, but at least I may have contributed a little to the conversation here!

Hey, that's a cool word [facetious]! I actually had to look that up. I think my English is okay but I'll never have the same expansive vocabulary as you guys.

[carlosdetweiller]

Another cool thing about facetious is that it is supposed to be the only word in the English language that uses all five vowels in alphabetical order.

[biomieg]

Hah! That is cool. I like that. This reminds me of the Dutch word 'angstschreeuw' which is the only word I know in my language that has eight consonants in a row! Can anyone guess what it means?

[harrison ryan]

Well, I know "angst" is fear from the bit of German I know. I cheated to find the full definition. Sounds like a word that may have occurred more than a few times in Dutch King translations!

[biomieg]

True, although I suspect many Dutchies would say 'schreeuw van angst' instead of 'angstschreeuw' (the latter is somewhat more archaic).

[Stockerlone]

Hah! That is cool. I like that. This reminds me of the Dutch word 'angstschreeuw' which is the only word I know in my language that has eight consonants in a row! Can anyone guess what it means?

My NL is not soooo good, but i think ´angstschreeuw´ is something like.. fear-cry ???

[biomieg]

Yes, it can be loosely translated as fear-scream (and 'schreeuw van angst' means 'scream of fear').

Back on topic: any new Prides and/or Joys in the house?

[harrison ryan]

My Gunslinger Second Edition came in yesterday:

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27/starkoryan81/OtherStuff/DSC01903.jpg

Pic looks a bit weird like the cover is bent, but that's just a tricky reflection in the protective cover. I assure you it's beautiful!

[biomieg]

It looks great! By the way, I used to think differently but I actually like how protective covers make books look.

[olverts]

Congratulations , looks really good !

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Back on topic: any new Prides and/or Joys in the house?

I got a Lettered Talisman from Betts today.

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/talisman_1.jpg

[divemaster]

Lettered! Wow! (I don't have any lettered King books :( )



Another cool thing about facetious is that it is supposed to be the only word in the English language that uses all five vowels in alphabetical order.

Ah, but there is one more!

abstemious -- self-denying; ascetic; sober

Too much word trivia as a child I guess!

[biomieg]

Alan, that's awesome! Do you have a picture of the limitation page?

[biomieg]

Another cool thing about facetious is that it is supposed to be the only word in the English language that uses all five vowels in alphabetical order.

Ah, but there is one more!

abstemious -- self-denying; ascetic; sober

Nice one! I guess this word is related to abstinence?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Alan, that's awesome! Do you have a picture of the limitation page?

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/talisman_6.jpg

[biomieg]

Thank you! One more crossed off your list, you're almost there!

[Stockerlone]

Awesome!!!

[olverts]

Really nice one Alan !

This is my newest Pride and joy

http://laddauppbilder.se/?di=11130324326715

[Ric]

Congrats Alan! I almost beat you to it, but decided against it at the last minute. It's a beautiful volume though, one of my favorite S/L's. :cyclops:

[harrison ryan]

It looks great! By the way, I used to think differently but I actually like how protective covers make books look.

Me, too! And it's very satisfying to wrap a new acquisition. It does make photos a bit tricky, but oh well.

[Ric]

Youve started down a slippery slope Ryan with that Gunslinger! That's how it started for me, and now look what I've done!

http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/dt_books.jpg

and that's (literally) not the half of it! You will remember this day!! :lol:

[biomieg]

Time to get yourself a Collection Thread, Ric!

[herbertwest]

Recieved a CD press kit for STORM OF THE CENTURY
It's funny cause on the back it says "the first original six hour miniseries King has created directly for television".
The final version is 4h long...

[harrison ryan]

Recieved a CD press kit for STORM OF THE CENTURY
It's funny cause on the back it says "the first original six hour miniseries King has created directly for television".
The final version is 4h long...

Don't forget the commercials! :P

[Brice]

Another cool thing about facetious is that it is supposed to be the only word in the English language that uses all five vowels in alphabetical order.

Ah, but there is one more!

abstemious -- self-denying; ascetic; sober

Nice one! I guess this word is related to abstinence?

There are actually quite a few, but facetious is the most common of them.

[harrison ryan]

Youve started down a slippery slope Ryan with that Gunslinger! That's how it started for me, and now look what I've done!

http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/dt_books.jpg

and that's (literally) not the half of it! You will remember this day!! :lol:

Beautiful! And so true...I'm thinking about a LSOE now that the last Grant DT hardcover I need for my set is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. LSOE is so pretty! LOVE that Whelan cover.

[George at C-Springs]

Saw this on eBay the other day with a BIN of €14.00 ($20.32):

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/8_German_Books.jpg

So picked it up to get this, German Desperation/Regulators flip-over ARC:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Double_leseexemplar.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Desperation_Leseexemplar.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Regulator_Leseexemplar.jpg

The other books are From a Buick Eight, Dolores Claiborne, Night Shift, The Dark Half, The Shining, Four Past Midnight (Book 2), and Misery. With €4 shipping, grand total of €18 ($26.12) ... so I got the ARC for $3.27 :rock:

This goes along nice with my German Talisman proof find; seems there are some good deals in those lots if you know what to look for ... and get lucky. Now all I have to do is learn German!

[Stockerlone]

WOW...

you are the new ´GERMAN LOTs´ expert !!!:thumbsup:

Yesterday i just sold one of the Desperation/Regulator Leseexemplar ARCs, for 23.- inkl delivery.

[LadyHitchhiker]

Got a hardcover copy of Just After Sunset from Shopko for 6.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[Ben Staad]

Got a hardcover copy of Just After Sunset from Shopko for 6.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
:thumbsup:

[Stockerlone]

Here it comes....
Found an NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA in a big Stephen King lot at ebay.de


NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA signed from illustrator Herbert Brandmeier
https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=159296885&imageType=image

My ´OLD´ still original wrapped NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA signed limited 500/ only 50-100 still exist
and the NEW NEBEL nr. 313
https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=159296900&imageType=image

[Stockerlone]

Here it comes....

Found an NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA signed limited in a big Stephen King lot
19 Stephen King books, several new edition books, all together inkl delivery for 55 Euros.
That means.... arround 2 euro for one book.....

NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA for TWO euros !!! :thumbsup:... only the original slipcase is missing, but i try to become one from EP. A better deal, i think is in germany NOT POSSIBLE, only when i find an
Firestarter Asbestos in an garbage can !!!

NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA signed from illustrator Herbert Brandmeier
https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=159296885&imageType=image

My ´OLD´ still original wrapped NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA signed limited 500/ only 50-100 still exist
and the NEW NEBEL nr. 313
https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=159296900&imageType=image

[biomieg]

WOW! Congratulations!

[carlosdetweiller]

Wow! That was an incredible deal. Congratulations.

[jhanic]

Great! Congratulations!

John

[Randall Flagg]

That is a stunning deal. Congratulations.

[George at C-Springs]

:clap::clap:I bow before your greatness Frank, that is phenomenal, you are the king! :clap::clap:

Don't know why, but I can never see your pictures here, only the red X. Right click / Show Picture also doesn't work. When I check the properties, I see https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=159296885&imageType=image . If I copy that to another window I can see it, and if I leave that window open then go back here, right click, Show Picture, then I can see it. Is this just me? Anybody have an idea?

[biomieg]

Most people can see Frank's pictures when they use Firefox instead of Internet Explorer. I advised him to use a different hosting service but so far he hasn't done so...

[Randall Flagg]

He could also host them here on the site. I could set him up with a Collection Gallery. The links would be seamless here, and work elsewhere.

[Patrick]

Killer deal! Congrats!

[herbertwest]

Those are pure steal, congratulations !

[Ric]

Like a diamond on a needle in a haystack the size of Luxembourg! Amazing find!!

[evilash]

Hey guys! I have one that I think is a steal of a deal... I recently purchased a "Cycle of the Werewolf" Collector's state which is the one numbered below 100 and comes with the original Wrightson drawing of the werewolf. The only flaw is the spine is slightly faded (pretty common) but everything else is pristine. I got it for $585 and am soooo happy with it!!! ! will try to post some pictures but my camera is ass. Anyway I think I got a great deal!

[Rahfa]

Good steal! $585 is a great deal for any edition, much less the #s below 100.

[carlosdetweiller]

Yep. That is a fantastic price for the Cycle with the Wrightson drawing. Congratulations!

[shibus]

Here it comes....

Found an NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA signed limited in a big Stephen King lot
19 Stephen King books, several new edition books, all together inkl delivery for 55 Euros.
That means.... arround 2 euro for one book.....

NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA for TWO euros !!! :thumbsup:... only the original slipcase is missing, but i try to become one from EP. A better deal, i think is in germany NOT POSSIBLE, only when i find an
Firestarter Asbestos in an garbage can !!!

Well done indeed. Which leads me to a question about these that I've had for many years. I have been able to obtain 2 copies of Nebel, Both Slipcased Limited's, and both for under $100.00 each. (before shipping from Germany). To the best of my knowledge the story goes that when these were passing thru Customs, King (or a representative) put a halt on their entry and supposedly all but 50 to a 100 copies were Destroyed. No where have I ever heard that all 500 copies were in that shipment. And now with what I know to be 3 copies purchased (very cheaply) from Germany, I wonder how many may have never left there in the first place. Not so much a question as an observation. Probably never know.

[shibus]

Oh, And here's an awesome deal I'll share. Back in 2002 I was able to get a set of Dark Tower S/Ls (1-4) for $7000.00

[Stockerlone]

Here it comes....

Found an NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA signed limited in a big Stephen King lot
19 Stephen King books, several new edition books, all together inkl delivery for 55 Euros.
That means.... arround 2 euro for one book.....

NEBEL EDITION PHANTASIA for TWO euros !!! :thumbsup:... only the original slipcase is missing, but i try to become one from EP. A better deal, i think is in germany NOT POSSIBLE, only when i find an
Firestarter Asbestos in an garbage can !!!

Well done indeed. Which leads me to a question about these that I've had for many years. I have been able to obtain 2 copies of Nebel, Both Slipcased Limited's, and both for under $100.00 each. (before shipping from Germany). To the best of my knowledge the story goes that when these were passing thru Customs, King (or a representative) put a halt on their entry and supposedly all but 50 to a 100 copies were Destroyed. No where have I ever heard that all 500 copies were in that shipment. And now with what I know to be 3 copies purchased (very cheaply) from Germany, I wonder how many may have never left there in the first place. Not so much a question as an observation. Probably never know.

What i know is, that arround 50-100 Nebel still exists. We in Germany collect all Edition Phantasia Book numbers, specialy the Nebel nr. and owners (we need your nr. when it´s ok for you? :-)
In the German Nebel Nr. List, we have at this time 35 books.
After the problem that King don´t accepted the contract between main publisher Heyne and Edition Phantasia, only the few pre-ordered books from US and German collectors are selled and shiped , all other
books get destroyed....:arg:

[Stockerlone]

He could also host them here on the site. I could set him up with a Collection Gallery. The links would be seamless here, and work elsewhere.

TKS a lot... sounds great....!!!

[Resident Chris]

Congrats Stocker! 1 Hour before i´ve seen this Package...
Now you need a Slipcase for your "Schatz"

[Ari_Racing]

WOW!!!

Congratulations!!!!! AWESOME DEAL!!!

[ELazansky]

My newest - Transgressions S/L - not the sexiest S/L out there, but I love anthologies. Having a full page of signatures reminds me of collecting signatures at Spring Training was I was young...

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/Transgressions.jpg

[Ric]

Congrats Eric! I feel the same way!

[Cook]

Eric,
Very nice indeed

[Randall Flagg]

From a friend:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2712.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2713.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2716.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2718.JPG

An original sketch by Alan M. Clark:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2720.JPG

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!

[Tito_Villa]

Bloody nice haul there ... congratulations!

[jhanic]

A very good friend indeed! Congratulations!

John

[biomieg]

Very, very nice! And I really like the Garbage Truck sketch.

[Cook]

I like you're Alan Clark print, Nice!
Is this a signed limited?

[tippy4]

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6352/dsc01889i.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/i/dsc01889i.jpg/)

Received a lettered Riding the Bullet this weekend.

I passed on this book when it was announced, but one became available from a collector I know at a small mark-up, and after a lot of consideration, I pulled the trigger and bought it. I have only seen one of these offered for sale, and it sold on auction for just slightly above what I paid for mine....so I feel the price I paid was reasonable.

I don't normally collect lettered editions, but since this was the only version signed by King, I made an exception.

[Tito_Villa]

It looks a real nice copy Tippy, congrats!

[Randall Flagg]

I like you're Alan Clark print, Nice!
Is this a signed limited?
It is an original sketch. Pencil on paper. I spoke to Alan and confirmed it is an original. He did number the back, but said he does that on all his sketches to keep track of them. He has some original sketches for sale-along with other types of art. Very cool is the
Study for "At the End of the Day (original art)

$450.00

Original drawing entitled "Study for ‘At the End of the Day’" copyright © 2010 Alan M. Clark. Medium: Colored pencil and graphite on colored paper. Size: 11"x16". Comes mounted in an 16”x20” black mat. Study for an interior illustration for the novella, “Fair Extension,” from FULL DARK, NO STARS by Stephen King—Cemetery Dance Publications.
Link (http://ifdpublishing.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50_5_8&products_id=604)

http://ifdpublishing.com/zencart/images/o.study_attheendoftheday.jpg

Snake eyes is also nice:
http://ifdpublishing.com/zencart/images/o.study_snakeeyes.jpg

[olverts]

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6352/dsc01889i.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/i/dsc01889i.jpg/)

Received a lettered Riding the Bullet this weekend.

I passed on this book when it was announced, but one became available from a collector I know at a small mark-up, and after a lot of consideration, I pulled the trigger and bought it. I have only seen one of these offered for sale, and it sold on auction for just slightly above what I paid for mine....so I feel the price I paid was reasonable.

I don't normally collect lettered editions, but since this was the only version signed by King, I made an exception.

Wow it looks really nice ! Congratulations

[Shannon]

That Riding The Bullet does look really good. As soon as Betts posted the new inventory, I originally jumped on the Riding The Bullet numbered, then as I was doing research for all the books I requested (seeing if they came with slipcases, who they were signed by, if they came with belly bands and cards, lol) I found out that King didn't sign the numbered edition. Damn. I hate having to send two emails:

1. HEY, I want this this this this and this, thanks!

2. SORRY, I don't want this this and this. :(

I hate that. lol

[Cook]

I like you're Alan Clark print, Nice!
Is this a signed limited?
It is an original sketch. Pencil on paper. I spoke to Alan and confirmed it is an original. He did number the back, but said he does that on all his sketches to keep track of them. He has some original sketches for sale-along with other types of art. Very cool is the
Study for "At the End of the Day (original art)


$450.00


Original drawing entitled "Study for ‘At the End of the Day’" copyright © 2010 Alan M. Clark. Medium: Colored pencil and graphite on colored paper. Size: 11"x16". Comes mounted in an 16”x20” black mat. Study for an interior illustration for the novella, “Fair Extension,” from FULL DARK, NO STARS by Stephen King—Cemetery Dance Publications.

Link (http://ifdpublishing.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50_5_8&products_id=604)

http://ifdpublishing.com/zencart/images/o.study_attheendoftheday.jpg





Snake eyes is also nice:
http://ifdpublishing.com/zencart/images/o.study_snakeeyes.jpg



So many cool things, so little money.... ....gotta stick with the plan, S/L firsts.

[oy-the-brave]

I like you're Alan Clark print, Nice!
Is this a signed limited?
It is an original sketch. Pencil on paper. I spoke to Alan and confirmed it is an original. He did number the back, but said he does that on all his sketches to keep track of them. He has some original sketches for sale-along with other types of art. Very cool is the
Study for "At the End of the Day (original art)

$450.00

Original drawing entitled "Study for ‘At the End of the Day’" copyright © 2010 Alan M. Clark. Medium: Colored pencil and graphite on colored paper. Size: 11"x16". Comes mounted in an 16”x20” black mat. Study for an interior illustration for the novella, “Fair Extension,” from FULL DARK, NO STARS by Stephen King—Cemetery Dance Publications.
Link (http://ifdpublishing.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50_5_8&products_id=604)

http://ifdpublishing.com/zencart/images/o.study_attheendoftheday.jpg

Snake eyes is also nice:
http://ifdpublishing.com/zencart/images/o.study_snakeeyes.jpg


Yes that is an original sketch, I purchased it from Alan and donated it to the fundraiser last year or the year before I don't remember who won it.

[Randall Flagg]

I won it.:)

[Ben Staad]

Not real fancy but I'm proud of it!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/UmneysLastCase.jpg

Didn't read the specs on the book so I was a little shocked when I received it!!:rofl:

[Randall Flagg]

It's cool. Congratulations.

[Jimimck]

Didn't read the specs on the book so I was a little shocked when I received it!!:rofl:


LOL I did exactly the same thing! I was like, where is the rest of my book haha.

[Merlin1958]

Not real fancy but I'm proud of it!

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/tampatim2003/UmneysLastCase.jpg

Didn't read the specs on the book so I was a little shocked when I received it!!:rofl:

Nice new addition!!!!!


:clap:

[Robert Fulman]

First of all, my first new pride and joy is a copy of F&SF "Oracle and the Mountains", thanks to Cook who is 100% awesome in my book.

My second new P&J is my first ever S/L, not by Stephen King but by my other favorite author, Lawrence Block:
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2377/image8xb.jpg

It turns out that there is a S/L of a Block book also signed by Stephen King ("The Sins of the Fathers") that LB's website i asking $750 for, which is insane.

[jhanic]

Here's one for $200 + $3.50 s/h:

http://www.biblio.com/details.php?dcx=371540816&aid=aa&t=1

I've dealt with this seller before and he's very reliable.

John

[Stockerlone]

I´am a big Spillane fan, especial his Mike Hammer books. I have only one sig lim book:

Mickey Spillane Tomorrow I Die - The Mysterious Press 1984 -
186 of 250 numbered copies signed by Spillane slipcased first edition.


https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=159539625&imageType=image

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

It turns out that there is a S/L of a Block book also signed by Stephen King ("The Sins of the Fathers") that LB's website i asking $750 for, which is insane.


Here's one for $200 + $3.50 s/h:

http://www.biblio.com/details.php?dcx=371540816&aid=aa&t=1

I've dealt with this seller before and he's very reliable.

John

I paid $142 for my S/L of "The Sins of the Fathers" last year.

[e_taylor]

I´am a big Spillane fan, especial his Mike Hammer books. I have only one sig lim book:

Mickey Spillane Tomorrow I Die - The Mysterious Press 1984 -
186 of 250 numbered copies signed by Spillane slipcased first edition.


https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=159539625&imageType=image

Very cool! I'm a big Spillane fan too - Easton Press did a really nice set of all the Mike Hammer books.

[ELazansky]

My newest - the S/L Gunpowder, one of my favorite Joe Hill stories. 200 copies signed by both Joe Hill and Vincent Chong. I was very surprised that I was able to get this directly from PS Publishing, at retail no less. I know it wasn't there on the website the last time I looked, but it is now. The few copies I see on eBay are going for almost twice the price.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/Gunpowder.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

It turns out that there is a S/L of a Block book also signed by Stephen King ("The Sins of the Fathers") that LB's website i asking $750 for, which is insane.


Here's one for $200 + $3.50 s/h:

http://www.biblio.com/details.php?dcx=371540816&aid=aa&t=1

I've dealt with this seller before and he's very reliable.

John

I paid $142 for my S/L of "The Sins of the Fathers" last year.
I think I'll ask you to find the books I need. Even if I paid a 10% finders fee I would be getting good deals.

[Ric]

My newest - the S/L Gunpowder, one of my favorite Joe Hill stories. 200 copies signed by both Joe Hill and Vincent Chong. I was very surprised that I was able to get this directly from PS Publishing, at retail no less. I know it wasn't there on the website the last time I looked, but it is now. The few copies I see on eBay are going for almost twice the price.


Congrats Eric! I got the same edition back when it was first released. It's a beauty!!

[herbertwest]

A prototype 1st draft of the english version of my book. I am currently translating it and adapting it.
It is not finished yet, but this prototype will help me proof reading it.

[jhanic]

Pictures?

John

[herbertwest]

NA. It's a prototype i created myself and got it printed via lulu.com
The cover is a mix of lulu.com's automatic cover and the french one... :-s

I just wanted a copy to be able to write comments & proof read it in a comfy way :-)

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Robert Fulman]

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9681/thehunti.jpgBought this book collection on eBay for $7. The thing I was really after is the black book in the top right, which is a first edition Wizard and Glass with no dust jacket. The thing that made my day is the fact that I have a fine, unfolded dust jacket with no book to put it on (until now) :) Even better, the book is in excellent shape.

[Cook]

Not bad, Not bad at all...
Congratulations

[Ric]

Nice grab Robert! I love when the pieces fit together! :)

[Ric]

Just got this and I'm ecstatic with it! :excited:

Jill Bauman was nice enough to remarque my S/L copy of The Passage. I loved this book and asked if she could do something for me and she created a brilliant little sketch of Amy on the title page.

http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/passage1.jpg
http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/passage2.jpg
http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/passage3.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I love it :)

Congrats

Mulleins

[Ben Staad]

Ric- That is just freaking awesome! Congratulations on the wonderful remarque.

[biomieg]

I am sort of bummed out that I decided not to get this edition when it was announced (I have he trade HC, of course). I really love the artwork! And that is a very nice illustration by Jill Bauman, congratulations!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Ric]

Thanks guys, I think it's great. Jill was simply the nicest person to deal with, I can't say enough good things about her.

[Ricky]

Very nice! I think that's the first remarqued The Passage I've seen. :thumbsup:

[Shannon]

That's nice, I'm not too familiar with the book but I love cool remarques. :)

[Tito_Villa]

Ris that is great, i LOVE it!

[Randall Flagg]

Great match up.

[Patrick]

Nice!

[tippy4]

$7 for a W&G.

Not bad.

Tell you what, I would be willing to buy it from you for twice what you paid for it right now.

:P

[Merlin1958]

That's nice, I'm not too familiar with the book but I love cool remarques. :)

Do yourself a favor and read it. I was very pleasantly surprised it was very good and purported to be the first of three, but there is no big cliffhanger at the end!!!


Very, very cool remarque. Congrats!!!!!!

[jhanic]

This is NOT mine. An email friend is a bit shy about posting on these boards, so she gave me permission to post some of her stuff here. She got this for $45! It's in perfect condition.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/728/Onan_2_cover.jpg

John