Your New Pride and Joy!

[Cutter]

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

Nope it's one book. The picture shows the traycase, jacket and book. I took the jacket off for the photo.

Thanks guys!

It's kinda expensive but it's an impressive looking book. One thing of note, you do not get a King signature with this book. None of the authors signed it since it's 25 year old book. But the editors and illustrators all signed it.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!
How many The Mist illustrations are present? can you post pics? I've seen only two (available for purchase at Alan Clark's website).

[NeedfulKings]

Awesome stuff, guys!!!! I'm jealous! Matt, I passed on a copy of the UK Stand (Uncut) a few weeks ago. I think the store wanted $45 for it. I'm VERY scared to start collecting UK editions!!! :lol:

I've got 3 already!!! :)

[Daghain]

Well, after picking up my Grant 3rd Gunslinger for $30 on eBay and getting a new DJ from Nerak, I'm feeling pretty good about my investment.

My completeist self is all kinds of happy. :D

[herbertwest]

Congratulations!!
How many The Mist illustrations are present? can you post pics?.


Same questions... :-)

[Storyslinger]

Congrats gguthrie!

[Randall Flagg]

Picked up an unnumbered, but signed presentation copy of Dolan's Cadillac.

[Storyslinger]

Very nice, congrats

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Jerome!

[Matt]

Awesome stuff, guys!!!! I'm jealous! Matt, I passed on a copy of the UK Stand (Uncut) a few weeks ago. I think the store wanted $45 for it. I'm VERY scared to start collecting UK editions!!! :lol:

I've got 3 already!!! :)

Its a beautiful book, my kids are going to be all--"what the hell is this?" when they find my collection after I'm dead. :lol:

[CRinVA]

Matt,

My kids are telling me that 5 minutes after I am dead and buried that my collection goes up on ebay! I tell them "not over my dead rotting body! The will says that if no one in the family wants them (and that they can never be resold - only passed down through the generations) to put them in my casket - I will problaby have plenty of reading time wherever I am headed once I reach the clearing at the end of the path" then I tell them to make sure to get an extra large casket! :-)

They all look at me funny when I say "the clearing at the end of the path!"

[NeedfulKings]

Haha!!! Good one, CR!!!! I don't have kids, so will likely opt to have someone sell them--in all hopes that they go to good collectors who will care for them, as I did.

Edited to add, I may opt to be buried or cremated with a DT book. What the hell, right??? I'll be sure it's just a Trade version. I don't want to be labeled a book-burner by you guys!!! :lol:

[CRinVA]

I think I'd like to be buried in a time capsule that is not slated to be opend for at least 100 years! When it is opened other than my bones what a nice surprise to see this whole collection from the the most famous (and literary)author from the early 21st century! :-)

[Brice]

Just be aware: we will send someone to check your coffins for signed limiteds before you go in the ground. :lol:

[Matt]

:rofl:

We've become grave robbers...and I like it.

[Randall Flagg]

I think I'd like to be buried in a time capsule that is not slated to be opend for at least 100 years! When it is opened other than my bones what a nice surprise to see this whole collection from the the most famous (and literary)author from the early 21st century! :-)

Just hope the books fare better than the 1957 Plymouth Belvedere buried 50 years ago in a tine capsule in Oklahoma.
Article (http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN1628272520070616)
Picture:
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/777/plymouthqq6.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

:lol:

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

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

First Edition UK --The Stand :wub:

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

:couple: Matt's my buddy! You are so welcome. And thanks for your story to go with it.

[Matt]

:couple:

I am so glad you saw this--that book is truly amazing and I have written a little slip of paper for it so I can always remember the circumstances under which I received it.

I will treasure it always man, thank you again.

[funky dredd]

Well, after picking up my Grant 3rd Gunslinger for $30 on eBay and getting a new DJ from Nerak, I'm feeling pretty good about my investment.

My completeist self is all kinds of happy. :D
I do not own a third, but would like too. I love the dust jacket! :thumbsup:


Picked up an unnumbered, but signed presentation copy of Dolan's Cadillac.

Congratulations!

[CRinVA]

Well, after picking up my Grant 3rd Gunslinger for $30 on eBay and getting a new DJ from Nerak, I'm feeling pretty good about my investment.

My completeist self is all kinds of happy. :D
I do not own a third, but would like too. I love the dust jacket! :thumbsup:


Congratulations!

Well gee, I will gladly swap my Third for a First! :excited:

[Daghain]

:rofl:

We've become grave robbers...and I like it.


I think King would find that hilarious. :lol:

[Ari_Racing]

Why you all plan to sell the collection? I can take care of it from now on if you want! :)

[Sir_Boomme]

i got my #'d dark forces limited yesterday... now i'm waiting patiently for my lettered version.

BTW... back in 1990, i was reading stephen king's newest novel (that i owned) "It" to my mom who was bed bound with emphysema(she was a huge king fan, she gave me my first king novel "carrie" back when it was a new release). i didn't quite finish reading the story to her before she died.
while i stayed with my dad in the funeral home for 2 days, (he refused to leave her, and since the funeral director was a friend of his, - he allowed us to sleep on the floor both nights) - i finished reading the story to my mom, then placed the book in her casket with her. she was buried with a first edition stephen king.

[Matt]

:(

What a beautiful story--that's amazing.

[Patrick]

Wow, Terry, that is a very moving story. Sounds like you and your mom had a wonderful, close relationship. It's great that you were able share common interests, like King, while you had the opportunity.

[NeedfulKings]

Terry, thanks for sharing that. It is very touching.

[funky dredd]

Well, after picking up my Grant 3rd Gunslinger for $30 on eBay and getting a new DJ from Nerak, I'm feeling pretty good about my investment.

My completeist self is all kinds of happy. :D
I do not own a third, but would like too. I love the dust jacket! :thumbsup:


Congratulations!

Well gee, I will gladly swap my Third for a First! :excited:
Unfortunately I only own a second :D

[Brice]

Well, after picking up my Grant 3rd Gunslinger for $30 on eBay and getting a new DJ from Nerak, I'm feeling pretty good about my investment.

My completeist self is all kinds of happy. :D
I do not own a third, but would like too. I love the dust jacket! :thumbsup:


Congratulations!

Well gee, I will gladly swap my Third for a First! :excited:
Unfortunately I only own a second :D

Well, if you really want a third I will graciously trade you mine for it. I would make this sacrifice for you. :D

[jhanic]

I think he's trying to swap HIS third for a first.

John

[funky dredd]

I am very happy with my second..Bob helped me in making up my mind when I was going to get it. When I got my second it was still in the shrinkwrap :D

[Ari_Racing]

Received yesterday:

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

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

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

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/mist1.jpg

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

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

Finally I have My Pretty Pony and some magazines I've been looking for some time. :)

Now I'm only missing The Dead Zone Seasons 1, 3 4 and 5) dvds and I have all King's movies and series in dvd :)

[Matt]

Dang Ari, those look really cool.

Great score!

[Storyslinger]

Damn cool Ari, congrats

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice haul Ari.

[alinda]

I have thought about this quite a bit, as my boys do not seem interested in my book collection.
I think if this place is around I could'nt find a better place to will them to.









Matt,

My kids are telling me that 5 minutes after I am dead and buried that my collection goes up on ebay! I tell them "not over my dead rotting body! The will says that if no one in the family wants them (and that they can never be resold - only passed down through the generations) to put them in my casket - I will problaby have plenty of reading time wherever I am headed once I reach the clearing at the end of the path" then I tell them to make sure to get an extra large casket! :-)

They all look at me funny when I say "the clearing at the end of the path!"

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I have thought about this quite a bit, as my boys do not seem interested in my book collection.
I think if this place is around I could'nt find a better place to will them to.


If your collection is worth something, your boys will suddenly get interested. :D

[NeedfulKings]

Good stuff, Ari!!!

I've thought of starting my SK dvd collection. So far, I've only got Shawshank and Green Mile. It should be fun to hunt down the rest!!!

[Sir_Boomme]

though i've taken a break from ebay for a few months... couldn't pass up this one that i was missing...
thanks to Dave... this is my christmas present to myself:nana:

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1259/blackhouseusprfqq8.jpg



now if i could just find the cell and duma key proofs dammit

[jhanic]

Very nice, Ari and Terry.

Here's my latest addition--the UK edition of Legends, inscribed by Terry Goodkind. (One guess as to who I got it from!) The front, the back and the inscription.

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7409/cotw1yo2.jpg

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7708/cotwgh8.jpg

Just got this from Stu at Betts

[Sir_Boomme]

Very nice, Ari and Terry.

Here's my latest addition--the UK edition of Legends, inscribed by Terry Goodkind. (One guess as to who I got it from!) The front, the back and the inscription.

John


if i guess right... do i get a prize?

does the seller's name start with a S and end with a U ?

very nice RT... your xmas present cost more than mine i bet...

[jhanic]

Very nice, Ari and Terry.

Here's my latest addition--the UK edition of Legends, inscribed by Terry Goodkind. (One guess as to who I got it from!) The front, the back and the inscription.

John


if i guess right... do i get a prize?

does the seller's name start with a S and end with a U ?



Sorry! Wrong!!:doh:

John

[Patrick]

Great stuff, Ari!

Nice book, Mr. R.T.!

[CRinVA]

Starts with an S and ends with an R

Right?

[jhanic]

Nope! Check out the inscription!

John

[herbertwest]

Nice ARI!
It took me several years to find the MIST game... and you found a copy as well :-)
unfortunately my game copy of the mist, are common disks copy in the box, and not the original one i guess...
and a lovely set of stuff you got!

Nice Mr Rabbittrick!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

:cry: :cry: :cry: The last post before Christmas has been and my 2 S/L books have not arrived in time :cry: :cry: :cry:

Damn you USPS :onfire:

[jhanic]

RabbitTrick, Which ones were you waiting on? Have a Merry Christmas anyway!

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

RabbitTrick, Which ones were you waiting on? Have a Merry Christmas anyway!

John

Danse Macabre and From a Buick 8

Still sobbing :cry: :cry:

[Ari_Racing]

I've just adquire a From a Buick 8 ARC for 15.50.

[Brice]

Wow! That's a pretty cheap price, ain't it?

[jhanic]

Ari, a VERY good buy!

I just received my s/l copy (#276/300) of Dark Forces from Cemetary Dance and the December 1972 (The Mangler) and the May 1975 (Lawnmower Man) issues of Cavalier.

John

[Matt]

Those sound amazing John, congratulations!!

[herbertwest]

am supposed to recieve Duma Key pretty soon...
supposed...

[wizardsrainbow]

:cry: :cry: :cry: No King or Whelan for me under the tree this year.

[funky dredd]

I got a King just not SK, I got Heart Shaped Box. Poor Wiz :(

[Brice]

:cry: :cry: :cry: No King or Whelan for me under the tree this year.

:(


I have an extra Gunslinger if you need it for your collection.







it's a paperback:lol:

[NeedfulKings]

:cry: :cry: :cry: No King or Whelan for me under the tree this year.

Oh, Wiz. That's what happens when you already own everything! :evil:

I did get The Gunslinger Born harcover, an ARC of 20th Century Ghosts, and Imagination Fully Dilated II (featuring artwork by Alan Clark). All King related, so I was excited! :)

[Matt]

I got a place to put my stuff, a beautiful bookshelf that I'm going to build this weekend. :excited:

Then I can take a pic with my stuff on 1/8 of the top shelf. :lol:

[Brice]

I assure you these things fill up quickly.

[Matt]

I sure hope so. I told Dora she set herself up for failure buying me that thing.

At least she can buy me something besides the seasons of The Simpsons I am missing now.

[Brice]

Several years back I started with one. I now have several full bookcases and boxes full of books that won't even fit.

[Matt]

I'm hoping that will be awhile. Its about 8 feet tall by about 5 wide.

Huge thing! Its going to take one entire wall in my office. :lol:

[Patrick]

Can't wait to see it, Matt!

[wizardsrainbow]

Matt, anxious to see the pics when they are ready.

As for me, my biggest dilemma in the coming 6 months is that I will need to move my entire collection from my work office to home as my work is relocating to a smaller space and they are eliminating private offices for everyone. :doh: So that means bringing 400+ books home plus artwork etc. My wife is less than thrilled with this move. While we have a sizeable house, that's a lot of books to store safely (I have 3 kids and 2 cats).

I am thinking (thinking mind you) of downsizing <wizard shudders> my collection, but we will see.

[Dolan]

I am thinking (thinking mind you) of downsizing <wizard shudders> my collection, but we will see.

Dolan is first in line for the sale :excited:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Keep the collection.... get the kids to sleep in the one room. :orely:

[Matt]

I say keep the collection and downsize the kids too. :lol:

**gets in line just in case** :ninja:

[Randall Flagg]

they are eliminating private offices for everyone. :doh:
I hate the whole corporate elimination of private space. They might as well be like military boot camp and pull out the dividers in the restrooms while they are at it.

[Brice]

they are eliminating private offices for everyone. :doh:
I hate the whole corporate elimination of private space. They might as well be like military boot camp and pull out the dividers in the restrooms while they are at it.


That will be next.

[jhanic]

Wizard, I'm truly sorry to hear this. Back a long time ago, I worked for a large communications company and I also had my own office. They had a downsizing and I ended up in a cubicle. I hated it. Good luck in the move of your books. Be sure, no matter what, they are placed in a safe location.

John

[Patrick]

Move out West, Wiz. I'll take a cubicle and you can have my office - just as long as I get daily visitation rights to your collection!

[Matt]

Maybe supervised visitation Patrick. :lol:

[Patrick]

:lol: Aw, Matt, what's one less matched number set? He'd hardly even notice.

[wizardsrainbow]

The move is a definite, I just do not know when. Once committed to the space, it will take 3-4 months to renovate before we move in. I have had a LARGE private office for 16 years now, and as any of you know, one accumulates A LOT of crap in that time. It's gonna be hard. And transporting that many books safely will be a pain in the ass given that I live in CT. Even if I box them up, it will take several round trips to the City to move them all. I cannot bear to leave them in the hands of someone else to ship (like the USPS). Besides, the cost would be huge to ship. Will figure it out somehow.

[Ari_Racing]

Wiz, I think the best would be to start packing and moving them from now on to your house.
This way you'll have chances to find out that all can be placed in your house and also, since you'll be bringing one or two boxes once or twice a week, there's a big chance your wife won't notice how many books are you bringing home.

TRUE! :)

[Fsmdr]

Bought a New Years present for myself....the signed book I've always wanted :

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/8752/it21sx1.jpg

Wiz, good luck on your move. Make sure you don't leave anything behind!.

[Patrick]

Wiz, we're moving buildings in about six months as well, so I understand what you mean about the process. I agree with Ari, just start moving a box a week home, but start now.

Nice purchase, FSMDR!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Bought a New Years present for myself....the signed book I've always wanted :

Good book to buy and.... Happy New Year.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, fsmdr. A nice one!

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Juliana-

That is a real nice one. I assume it is a first edition. One that I have always wanted but have never gotten myself. Hope you enjoy it.

[carlosdetweiller]

That is a nice one, Juliana. I didn't have a signed first edition of IT until about a year ago. They are not that common for some reason.

[Fsmdr]

Thanks much, everyone. Yes, it's a 1st edition. I don't actually have it in hand yet, it's coming to me.

It's so hard to find signed trade with signature dated in the year of publication. Takes forever to find those in fine condition. I gave up in the case of 'IT'. I don't know when I'd ever find one in Carrie or Salem's Lot. I'm sure it will cost me my left arm if I ever find one!.

Have a safe and happy New Years to you all.:couple:

[carlosdetweiller]

It's so hard to find signed trade with signature dated in the year of publication. Takes forever to find those in fine condition. I gave up in the case of 'IT'. I don't know when I'd ever find one in Carrie or Salem's Lot. I'm sure it will cost me my left arm if I ever find one!.


I really like the signatures/inscriptions dated before or near the publication date too. I still do not have a signed first of Night Shift or Skeleton Crew. I'm sure there are others but those two come immediately to mind.

[Cutter]

Well I received a couple of new King goodies. A Dolores first UK trade edition, and a bag of bones cassette that has an interview and reading.

http://gusfromcbus.com/webimages/dolores.gif


(sorry for the blurred pic)

Now I'm just down to 10 first UK Editions to complete the collection:
Carrie
'Salem's Lot
The Stand (regular version)
The Dark Half
Rose Madder
Night Shift
Different Seasons
Hearts In Atlantis
The Regulators
Danse Macabre

[Patrick]

Must be nice to see the light at end of that particular tunnel, Geoff! :)

[Darkthoughts]

I'm still keeping an eye out for those Geoff - Green Mile isn't on your list anymore, should I cross that off?

My new pride and joy is being shipped as we speak - a signed and numbered hardback of Neil Gaiman's Coraline :excited:

[herbertwest]

From what i know, the TALK N READ (Bag of BOnes) release, do also exist on CD release...

[Cutter]

I'm still keeping an eye out for those Geoff - Green Mile isn't on your list anymore, should I cross that off?

My new pride and joy is being shipped as we speak - a signed and numbered hardback of Neil Gaiman's Coraline :excited:

No DT, that's one I missed. Oh well, the end is still in sight. And your right Patrick I do get excited with my UK copies because I know the list is getting smaller. I'm almost there! The big one will be Carrie, though.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

The big one will be Carrie, though.

Very difficult to get a quality copy. It's rarer than the S/L Gunslinger.

[wizardsrainbow]

The big one will be Carrie, though.

Very difficult to get a quality copy. It's rarer than the S/L Gunslinger.

You mean like this one? Sorry boys and girls, it's not for sale.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/wiz3.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

And while I am showin' off, here are the brother and sister to my Carrie set:

Signed US first edition Carrie:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/wiz4.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

And a signed US Carrie Proof (to Stuart Schiff):

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/wiz2.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/wiz3.jpg

You mean like this one? Sorry boys and girls, it's not for sale.


*Drool* Well, can I borrow it for 10 or 20 years?

[wizardsrainbow]

sure, why not. Maybe I could set up a "travelling Wizard collection" :idea:

[herbertwest]

Stuart Schiff?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Stuart Schiff?

Well known writer and editor.

[carlosdetweiller]

Stuart Schiff?

Well known writer and editor.


And a pretty good dentist from what I hear.

[wizardsrainbow]

Seriously Bob? He's a dentist as well or am I missing a joke?

Bob, you were with Rand in 1998 when Steve signed the UK 1st Carrie. Do you own a signed set of all 3 as well? And you or Hutch can tell us the story of how there reportedly is a signed Carrie inscribed to his mother out there somewhere.

[herbertwest]

(aint an ARC --- there is an US one on ebay --- but i got my UK HC of Duma..)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Seriously Bob? He's a dentist as well or am I missing a joke?

Bob, you were with Rand in 1998 when Steve signed the UK 1st Carrie. Do you own a signed set of all 3 as well? And you or Hutch can tell us the story of how there reportedly is a signed Carrie inscribed to his mother out there somewhere.

Tell us! Tell us! :excited: :excited: :excited:

[carlosdetweiller]

Seriously Bob? He's a dentist as well or am I missing a joke?

Bob, you were with Rand in 1998 when Steve signed the UK 1st Carrie. Do you own a signed set of all 3 as well? And you or Hutch can tell us the story of how there reportedly is a signed Carrie inscribed to his mother out there somewhere.

Stuart Schiff D.D.S. is a practicing dentist in Binghamton, New York. I haven't talked to him in about three years but I am almost certain he was still practicing dentistry at that time. He mentioned something about having to get to his office.

I was at the 1998 signing at Betts Bookstore with Rand and bunch of other collectors. It was one of the most enjoyable weekends. Most of us brought several books and debated in my room at the Phenix Hotel (yes, that is how you spell it) on which books we were going to get signed. I was with Rand when he decided to get the UK CARRIE signed but I wasn't in line with him and I didn't actually witness the signing (if that is what you are asking).

I've got a couple of really nice copies of the UK CARRIE, but neither of mine are signed. I've got four (I think) signed copies of the US edition including two that were inscribed/signed at that first signing at the Maine University bookstore in April, 1974.

I've got Bill Thompson's copy of the ARC of CARRIE but, unfortunately, it is not signed.

I've heard of a collector in the UK who has Doubleday proofs of King's first five books, all inscribed to Bill Thompson but that is second hand information. If true, it would be the only confirmed Doubleday proof of CARRIE that I am aware of.

I don't know the story regarding King's mother and a signed copy. I vaguely remember reading something (probably in one of Beahm's books) about it.

[Rahfa]

The story about Carrie and his mother is basically the very first copy of "Carrie" that King recived, he immediatly signed to his mother...but it's since been lost, and the joke is if it ever turned up, it's officially the very first copy of any book he ever signed.

It might have been a proof copy for that matter...I can't remember all the details, but the gist of the story is the same.

Speaking of new "pride and joys" I got Bill Clinton to sign a book yesterday and was almost shot by Secret Service for my troubles...

[Randall Flagg]

Speaking of new "pride and joys" I got Bill Clinton to sign a book yesterday and was almost shot by Secret Service for my troubles...
Well....if you hadn't held a gun to his head......:evil:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks Bob for the signing story. I would have loved to have been there.
Does anyone know who the UK collector could be?

[Patrick]

Thanks for sharing those stories, Bob and Rahfa. :couple:

Now I want to hear this story:


... I got Bill Clinton to sign a book yesterday and was almost shot by Secret Service for my troubles...

[Hutch]

Thanks Bob for the signing story. I would have loved to have been there.
Does anyone know who the UK collector could be?

yes.... but will keep that info private just as Bob has opted.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks Bob for the signing story. I would have loved to have been there.
Does anyone know who the UK collector could be?

yes.... but will keep that info private just as Bob has opted.

Very wise Hutch. Thanks. Bob PM'd me yesterday.

[Cutter]

Well after seeing RF's post I purchased the Gunslinger signed audio book.

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/stephenking/imagesaudiobooks/thegunslingerlim_img1.gif

Honestly I never figured I would buy something like this, as cassettes are the worst medium, but I figured the price was cheap enough so I bit. I'm pretty happy I did.

[sarah]

gguthrie, that is so very cool and i'm super jealous.

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks to Patrick now I have the new Comic's bookmark, the daily bugle and two Entertainment weekly! :)

The "Mientras escribo" book is "on writting". Spanish HC...bought it a friend in spain, since it doesn't exist in Argentina (only in SC).

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4121.JPG

[sarah]

no ways!! that rocks!

[Randall Flagg]

Patrick rocks!
That is a very cool aquisition Ari. Congrats.

[Randall Flagg]

I just recevied a near mint copy of Creepshow, a S/L Desperation (Thanks Patrick) and was gifted a couple of nicely matted and framed Salvadore Dali signed prints.

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/7666/p1010413ik1.jpg

[funky dredd]

Very cool! Congrats!

[jhanic]

Very nice!

John

[Matt]

Those Dali's are great!

[William50]

That's neat!

[Patrick]

I love Salvador Dali'!

Can I have them?


Pretty please?

[William50]

No, I call them!

[Randall Flagg]

They really are interesting. The pic isn't close enough to appreciate.

[William50]

True. You should do a close up of each one.

[NeedfulKings]

Very nice stuff guthrie, Ari, and RF!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Here are better shots of the art. These are Original woodblock engraving color prints.


#1Title: Divine Comedy-Inferno-Canto XXXVIII "Mohammed"
#2 Title: Divine Comedy-Inferno-Canto IV "The Limbos”

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/P1010416.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/P1010414.JPG

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Great prints RF :thumbsup:

[NeedfulKings]

Wow.

Wow!

[Erin]

Those are simply amazing Jerome.

[Brice]

Here are better shots of the art. These are Original woodblock engraving color prints.


#1Title: Divine Comedy-Inferno-Canto XXXVIII "Mohammed"
#2 Title: Divine Comedy-Inferno-Canto IV "The Limbos”

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/P1010416.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/P1010414.JPG


Wow! Those Dali's are great.

[Fsmdr]

Very, very nice, Jerome. Signed too!.

Dali is one of my absolute favourite. Btw, Dali exhibition is touring the US. The next one is in Florida and also in MOMA, LA (moma.org), in case anyone is interested. Here's the details :

This exhibition brings together more than 100 works by Salvador Dalí (1904–89 including major paintings, photographs, drawings, and films to explore the central role of cinema in his work as both an inspiration and an outlet for experimentation. Film was a passion for Dalí and cinematic vision became a model for his own work. The exhibition will display collaborations between Dalí and legendary filmmakers including Luis Buñuel, Walt Disney, Alfred Hitchcock, and the Marx Brothers alongside his paintings to show the way ideas, iconography, and pictorial strategies are shared and transformed across mediums. The exhibition will include some of the most provocative works of the early twentieth century including Un Chien Andalou, a film made with Buñuel, which features the almost unwatchable sequence of an eye being slit by a razor; L'Age d'Or, another collaboration with Buñuel and one of the landmarks of surrealist film; as well as such important paintings as The First Days of Spring and Illumined Pleasures. The exhibition will also consider Dalí as a consumer of popular culture—he loved the bizarre slapstick humor of Hollywood comedians, such as Harry Langdon, Charlie Chaplin, and Buster Keaton, and saw such mass entertainment as an antidote for what he perceived as the pretensions of high culture.

The exhibition will extend into MoMA's theaters, where examples of the popular and avant-garde motion pictures Dalí treasured, those that he made, and the films created by his fellow surrealists, will be screened. The exhibition will also be on view at Tate Modern, London, England (June 1–September 7, 2007),the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, California (October 14, 2007–January 6, 2008 ) and the Salvador Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida -February 1–June 1, 2008

[Patrick]

That sounds fabulous, they need to take it to San Francisco.

[herbertwest]

new "acquisitions" :
- The Road To the Dark Tower (signed bookplate) : i was surprised of how quick it came, thanx!
- I am managing 2 french websites about SK... for some reasons, i'll gave up one of them, but I DID GET THE KEYS of the BEST French Website!
The webmaster went away during about 2 years, just reappeared and gave me the keys to update it and webmastering it :-)
- & i am waiting a book that i've been looking for a long time!

[Brice]

new "acquisitions" :
- The Road To the Dark Tower (signed bookplate) : i was surprised of how quick it came, thanx!
- I am managing 2 french websites about SK... for some reasons, i'll gave up one of them, but I DID GET THE KEYS of the BEST French Website!
The webmaster went away during about 2 years, just reappeared and gave me the keys to update it and webmastering it :-)
- & i am waiting a book that i've been looking for a long time!

Could you link me so I could look around?

[herbertwest]

No problem!

I will work on updating the website on which i am now webmaster within the next few weeks, and that include working on the link page... and i did plan to put both thedarktower.org & net in the links, so dont worry, i will...

[herbertwest]

Just won an auction for Faithful by King and Stewarc O Nan...
price : 12 bucks, including 11 of shipping fees lol

[Ari_Racing]

Received yestarday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4139.jpg

This lot costed me only 5 dollars (shipping included!)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4141.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4142.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4143.jpg

THANKS TO KAREN FOR THIS LAST ONE AND THE NEXT TWO!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4144.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/100_4145.jpg

I need help with this. The paper's quality is EXCELLENT. It's almost 35cm x 25cm.
Can it belong to the portfolio?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4146.jpg

JK Potter's Art of Skeleton Crew Signed Portfolio:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4147.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4148.jpg

That's all.

I have an Art of Skeleton Crew Portolio for sale. It's not signed by JK Potter.
If you need pictures please send me a pm.

[Patrick]

Wow, what a haul, Ari! :excited: Congrats!


I know this artwork is from THE TALISMAN, but what is the story on these prints?
If you ever want to part with one, I'm interested.


...http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/100_4145.jpg...

[NeedfulKings]

Very nice additions!!!!

I'm jealous of the DTVII ARC. After getting my Wizard and Glass ARC, I want more!!! :D :D :D

[jhanic]

Be careful! Collecting ARCs can be dangerous to your wallet!

John

[NeedfulKings]

I only collect the inexpensive ones. They still impress my non-collector friends. :P

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks!

Can anyone of the owners of Cycle of the werewolf portfolio tell me if the print I have belongs to it?

Best!

[Cutter]

That's some great stuff Ari, congrats!!!!

[NeedfulKings]

:) Thanks!

Can anyone of the owners of Cycle of the werewolf portfolio tell me if the print I have belongs to it?

Best!

Yes, it's the lead illustration into the chapter "August" of Cycle.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Great stuff Ari. Congratulations.

[wizardsrainbow]

:) Thanks!

Can anyone of the owners of Cycle of the werewolf portfolio tell me if the print I have belongs to it?

Best!

Yes, it's the lead illustration into the chapter "August" of Cycle.

Thanks. You just saved me the trouble of digging out my copy!

[Ari_Racing]

Yes, it's the lead illustration into the chapter "August" of Cycle.

Alright...now I gotta find the rest of the illustrations of the portfolio...but I don't understand why someone would split the prints.

THANKS!

[wizardsrainbow]

Ari-
Those are some nice acquisitions! Congrats.

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks Wiz!

[jhanic]

Here's a thumbnail picture of my newest acquisition.

John

[Matt]

:o

That is so cool--congrats John

[Brice]

I got this in the mail yesterday:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/8de8_1-1.jpg

[CRinVA]

Here's a thumbnail picture of my newest acquisition.

John

So if you have a cool new addition, then why are you grumpy! :unsure:

[jhanic]

I have an 11-year-old grandson who's giving me attitude!

John

[Matt]

:lol:

That would make me grumpy too!

[Brice]

I have an 11-year-old grandson who's giving me attitude!

John

Sorry, but new SK stuff trumps grandson's attitudes.

[jhanic]

He's usually a very sweet kid, but the past few days...

John

[CRinVA]

Well I have no grandchildren to get me grumpy - BUT, I have a 23 yr old daughter that tends to wear us down; a 21 year old daughter a Junior in college, and two 18 year old sons, seniors in high school. They often wear us down but we'd never have it another way. Mostly they wear our bank account down! :-)

[Randall Flagg]

I got this in the mail yesterday:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/8de8_1-1.jpg
Very cool.

[Brice]

I got this in the mail yesterday:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/8de8_1-1.jpg
Very cool.

Thanks! I couldn't pass it up. I've wanted to read the original Before The Play for a long time And it is really in beautiful condition.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!
It has the potter's illustration, doesn't it?

[Brice]

Congratulations!
It has the potter's illustration, doesn't it?

Yes, as well as some Gunslinger illustrations by the guy who did the cover. :)

[carlosdetweiller]

I got this in the mail yesterday:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/8de8_1-1.jpg

That is a great issue and one that is, IMO, undervalued by collectors. I absolutely loved reading the preface to THE SHINING, called "Before The Play." For me it is personal. My intro to King came after I saw the Kubrick movie. I wanted to know more about the hotel's prior occupants and I bought a paperback of THE SHINING, read it and have been hooked on King since. The book explained most of what I wanted to know but it wasn't until much later that I read "Before The Play" and said "Finally! This is what I've always wanted to know!"

[Brice]

I got this in the mail yesterday:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/8de8_1-1.jpg

That is a great issue and one that is, IMO, undervalued by collectors. I absolutely loved reading the preface to THE SHINING, called "Before The Play." For me it is personal. My intro to King came after I saw the Kubrick movie. I wanted to know more about the hotel's prior occupants and I bought a paperback of THE SHINING, read it and have been hooked on King since. The book explained most of what I wanted to know but it wasn't until much later that I read "Before The Play" and said "Finally! This is what I've always wanted to know!"

I'm anxious to sit down and read that myself. It is the primary reason I got it, but I want to be careful with it cause the spine is tight as hell. I can open it maybe an inch or so, but no more. :lol: I'm not good at the whole grading thing, but the only markings I've found at all is a paper thin white line along the spine just where it meets both covers. As for the story, I was able to read the version in TV Guide years ago. I don't have it anymore. Do you know if there is a significant difference lengthwise? I know it was excised in that TV Guide.

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm anxious to sit down and read that myself. It is the primary reason I got it, but I want to be careful with it cause the spine is tight as hell. I can open it maybe an inch or so, but no more. :lol: I'm not good at the whole grading thing, but the only markings I've found at all is a paper thin white line along the spine just where it meets both covers. As for the story, I was able to read the version in TV Guide years ago. I don't have it anymore. Do you know if there is a significant difference lengthwise? I know it was excised in that TV Guide.

The version in Whispers is quite a bit longer. I don't know the specifics about what was cut for the TV Guide but the Whispers version is much longer.

[Brice]

Thank you! :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I'm anxious to sit down and read that myself. It is the primary reason I got it, but I want to be careful with it cause the spine is tight as hell. I can open it maybe an inch or so, but no more. :lol: I'm not good at the whole grading thing, but the only markings I've found at all is a paper thin white line along the spine just where it meets both covers. As for the story, I was able to read the version in TV Guide years ago. I don't have it anymore. Do you know if there is a significant difference lengthwise? I know it was excised in that TV Guide.

Whispers = 5 'chapters', TV Gude= '2 chapters'
I have them both on MSWord docs if you need them. PM me your email.

[Patrick]

Nice acquisition, Brice!

Love the tennis ball, John! Did you pelt your 11-year old grandson with it so he'd stop annoying you?

[jhanic]

I WAS thinking about clonking him with my copy of the s/l Stand, but didn't want to damage the book!

John

[funky dredd]

I WAS thinking about clonking him with my copy of the s/l Stand, but didn't want to damage the book!

John

:doh: Ouch, that would have hurt.

[super sam]

I WAS thinking about clonking him with my copy of the s/l Stand, but didn't want to damage the book!

John



:lol:

[jhanic]

I just received my Salem's Lot first edition with third state dust jacket a few minutes ago. The book and jacket are both in great condition. This is one I've been looking for for quite a while.

I also received the proof dust jackets for Desperation and The Regulators. It was almost like Christmas!

John

[Brice]

Congratulation John! That's awesome!

[Matt]

I just received my Salem's Lot first edition with third state dust jacket a few minutes ago. The book and jacket are both in great condition. This is one I've been looking for for quite a while.

I also received the proof dust jackets for Desperation and The Regulators. It was almost like Christmas!

John

That is great John, congratulations. :clap:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congrats John. Merry Christmas :clap:

[Sir_Boomme]

I got this in the mail yesterday:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/8de8_1-1.jpg

That is a great issue and one that is, IMO, undervalued by collectors. I absolutely loved reading the preface to THE SHINING, called "Before The Play." For me it is personal. My intro to King came after I saw the Kubrick movie. I wanted to know more about the hotel's prior occupants and I bought a paperback of THE SHINING, read it and have been hooked on King since. The book explained most of what I wanted to know but it wasn't until much later that I read "Before The Play" and said "Finally! This is what I've always wanted to know!"


and.... is memory serves me right.... didn't you recently purchase the original cover painting?

i got my proof covers also... i bought 2 sets. i think he has more... but i didn't want to get greedy. ;)

[carlosdetweiller]

and.... is memory serves me right.... didn't you recently purchase the original cover painting?

i got my proof covers also... i bought 2 sets. i think he has more... but i didn't want to get greedy. ;)

Yes, I got the original art within the past year.

I, too, bought a set of the proof dj's but haven't received them yet. It sounds like I'll get mine any day now.

[carlosdetweiller]

I just received my Salem's Lot first edition with third state dust jacket a few minutes ago. The book and jacket are both in great condition. This is one I've been looking for for quite a while.

I also received the proof dust jackets for Desperation and The Regulators. It was almost like Christmas!

John

Congratulations, John. First editions of 'SALEM'S LOT with really nice dj's are very scarce. That black background shows every little blemish.

[wizardsrainbow]

I just received my Salem's Lot first edition with third state dust jacket a few minutes ago. The book and jacket are both in great condition. This is one I've been looking for for quite a while.

I also received the proof dust jackets for Desperation and The Regulators. It was almost like Christmas!

John


John-

I am really happy for you. Congrats!

[jhanic]

Thanks, everyone!

John

[Fsmdr]

Very cool, John!. That's really hard to find.

[funky dredd]

Congratulations John! :)

[Patrick]

John, congrats!

[Randall Flagg]

Very key aquisition.
Congrats!

[herbertwest]

OK, am glad coz i bought the only 1st/1st of the french Shining that i have ever seen for sale... my friend just recieved it and will give it to me when i'll go back to France :-)

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/6435/enfant1stra0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



The cover is ugly, but still, this is the true french 1st/1st (well, at one detail):
they were 2 editions published in May, 1979... Nothing to tell which one was the first printed (at least according to what I know..)

I need to find the other one now, but this is the one i always wanted, the one that i always considered at the true 1st/1st... :-)

[Brice]

Cool! Congratulations! :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulations on getting the book you always wanted. I agree that the cover is ugly, but it is a 1st/1st

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Herbert. A nice find!

John

[funky dredd]

I found a copy of Modern Masters Of Horror for $1.
Pretty good shape too. :D

[jhanic]

Nice!

John

[Patrick]

Congrats on getting that 1st/1st that you've been looking for, herbertwest.

Way to go, Funky!

[herbertwest]

:-)

Yeah Funky, that's pretty cheap :D

[carlosdetweiller]

Nothing earth shattering but I just got this the other day. PS Publishing is doing a 50th Anniversary edition of Ray Bradbury's DANDELION WINE. Stephen King has written a new introduction for this. PS Publishing is doing the book in several states and both King and Bradbury are signing the special slipcased edition. I don't think the books are ready for shipment yet, but here is the proof copy that I just got.

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

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nothing earth shattering but I just got this the other day. PS Publishing is doing a 50th Anniversary edition of Ray Bradbury's DANDELION WINE. Stephen King has written a new introduction for this. PS Publishing is doing the book in several states and both King and Bradbury are signing the special slipcased edition. I don't think the books are ready for shipment yet, but here is the proof copy that I just got.

Congratulations, and thanks for the info. I did not know SK was signing this. I've just put my order in for the special slipcased edition.

[Rahfa]

$750 for the deluxe slipcased edition that's signed by both King/Bradbury...nice idea, but I'll pass at that price. Limitation is 100 copies.

[Randall Flagg]

The weak dollar makes this title unappealing to me. I just can't justify $750 for King's signature.

[jhanic]

I feel the same way. It'd be nice to have, but I just can't justify that price to myself.

John

[artan]

This is my first DT Stephen King US edition. It arrived some days ago...

:onfire:

It is First trade edition in very very very good conditions!!!!

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3070/dti1staa8.jpg

:cool:

[Patrick]

Dang. I'd love to have that Bradbury/King signed book, but $750 isn't going to happen.


Congrats, artan!

[artan]

...and I even received this Second Ed. of DTII!!!...also in good condition.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9189/dtii2ndpc3.jpg

:D

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

...and I even received this Second Ed. of DTII!!!...also in good condition.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9189/dtii2ndpc3.jpg

:D

Two great books Artan. Congratulations.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Artan. You even got one of the Collector's traycases for your Gunslinger first!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

The weak dollar makes this title unappealing to me. I just can't justify $750 for King's signature.

Justification has nothing to do with it. This is COLLECTING we're talking about, son! :)

[Rahfa]

The weak dollar makes this title unappealing to me. I just can't justify $750 for King's signature.

Justification has nothing to do with it. This is COLLECTING we're talking about, son! :)

Haha...yeah, I'm not sure what the "weak dollar" has to do with it...

It's a neat idea for a book, but the King signature just because of an introduction is a bit of a money grab. I'm not sure Bradbury books have been great investments - but I know we're talking about collecting...and I don't collect Bradbury...

[shnnrc01]

after reading Carlos' post i went straight to the PS website to order."Christ" i said $750.the Bradbury edition is going for $100.i was expecting $250-$300 for the King/Bradbury edition.i hate to say it (this from a guy who bought the Tom Gordon Limited with gritted teeth) but i just cant pay $750 for a King sig.im going to turn off the light now and sit in the dark!

[Rahfa]

after reading Carlos' post i went straight to the PS website to order."Christ" i said $750.the Bradbury edition is going for $100.i was expecting $250-$300 for the King/Bradbury edition.i hate to say it (this from a guy who bought the Tom Gordon Limited with gritted teeth) but i just cant pay $750 for a King sig.im going to turn off the light now and sit in the dark!

I agree....and, there's 100 copies of the King/Bradbury edition...that's obviously not a lot, but for that price it's also not that unique. Maybe at 25 copies it becomes a more price-appropritate "lettered" edition. But, who knows, maybe the production values will be really good.

[carlosdetweiller]

This isn't a recent announcement. It has been listed on their website for quite a while. I paid for my copies in April, 2006. The price has gone up quite a bit in the past two years. I agree that $750 is a lot.

[Rahfa]

This isn't a recent announcement. It has been listed on their website for quite a while. I paid for my copies in April, 2006. The price has gone up quite a bit in the past two years. I agree that $750 is a lot.

Ah, that changes things...I don't have a problem with them raising the price as an edition sells through...

What did you pay when you bought it? (and...what's with the 2-year wait??)

[carlosdetweiller]

What did you pay when you bought it? (and...what's with the 2-year wait??)


I'm not sure why the book was delayed. Typical small press problems, I guess.

I don't think they had decided on a price when I paid back in 2006. Pete just guessed at what he thought the price would be and I said "OK" and paid it.

[Randall Flagg]

Haha...yeah, I'm not sure what the "weak dollar" has to do with it...

The weak dollar has to do with the book is essentially double in price to anyone fom the US, particularly when comopared to two years ago for the Pound. Dollar exchange,

[Scoogs]

This isn't a recent announcement. It has been listed on their website for quite a while. I paid for my copies in April, 2006. The price has gone up quite a bit in the past two years. I agree that $750 is a lot.

Hmm, I should have ordered one to match my S/L of Farewell Summer. Probably won't be easy or cheap to find a matching #2 on the secondary market.

[herbertwest]

about the PS Publishing book, from their website :

The deluxe slipcased ($750.00 approx.) edition is signed by both Ray Bradbury and Stephen King. This edition also includes a second book: Summer Morning, Summer Night, featuring all the other Greentown, Illinois stories... some of which are previously unpublished.

N.B.This PS Publishing deluxe edition of the classic novel by science fiction grand master Ray Bradbury, with an all-new introductiom by Stephen King, includes an additional volume - Summer Morning, Summer Night, edited by Donn Albright and Jon Eller - of all the other Greentown stories, both published and unpublished.


It's not only signed by both..

[Rahfa]

Haha...yeah, I'm not sure what the "weak dollar" has to do with it...

The weak dollar has to do with the book is essentially double in price to anyone fom the US, particularly when comopared to two years ago for the Pound. Dollar exchange,

Yeah, I guess I get that...I suppose if one had speculated in English currency a couple years back, you could now get it at a better price.

At anything above $500 US, I think it's still overpriced for a King-only collector...but it does have the extra content that's been pointed out, and for a Bradbury collector it would be a good item.

[funky dredd]

This is not a King related item, but I was over a my parent's house today and my mom gave me a Brer Rabbit album with an 11 page story illustration. I found a listing on Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/Disneyland-Brer-Rabbit-Album_W0QQitemZ270204004489QQihZ017QQcategoryZ306Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) for it, and although not worth much it's worth a lot to me as my mom used to put this on for us as kids to listen to. She also gave me a Snow White album with illustrations as well, but Brer Rabbit has always been my favorite! :D

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

The PS Publishing books arrived today. I got copy number 2. Thanks Bob for letting us know about this.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1928/dandeliongq8.jpg
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3403/dandelion1we0.jpg
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3339/dandelion2yo6.jpg

[Darkthoughts]

WOW! I love Ray Bradbury. Dandelion Wine and Something Wicked This Way Comes are my favourite books of his.
Very nice books there Mr Rabbit Trick :thumbsup:

[carlosdetweiller]

The PS Publishing books arrived today. I got copy number 2. Thanks Bob for letting us know about this.


Wow! Copy #2! I wonder what number I will get (considering I paid for mine nearly 2 years ago)? Probaby something in the high 90's.

[meggmopp]

Dang, I love this thread! I've drooled all over my keyboard.
I've been a fan of uncle Steve's since he came out with Carrie, and this year my sister gave my this for Christmas.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x108/cyberroots/saiKing.jpg

[herbertwest]

Pretty nice!
What's inside?

[meggmopp]

Just the cover.
s'ok though, makes it easier to frame.

[Randall Flagg]

Congratulations and welcome to our little Corner.

[Scoogs]

The PS Publishing books arrived today. I got copy number 2. Thanks Bob for letting us know about this.


Very nice.
I ordered the basic slipcased version and should be getting a matching number for some of my other Bradbury books.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Latest edition to my collection. The picture shows the UK & US release of Umney's Last Case. The slipcase box behind the books is the limited edition set from BlackWell's Bookshop in the UK that houses Umney's Last Case along with 9 other authors.

Cool find. :excited:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Latest edition to my collection. The picture shows the UK & US release of Umney's Last Case. The slipcase box behind the books is the limited edition set from BlackWell's Bookshop in the UK that houses Umney's Last Case along with 9 other authors.

Cool find. :excited:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/1216/umneyyx6thsq6.jpg

[NeedfulKings]

Cool stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Brice]

Yeah, it is. I didn't even know there was a UK version of that.

[jhanic]

For a long time, the UK version was on my "most wanted" list--it was almost impossible to find. Then, all of a sudden, I got a very nice copy for a very expensive price. After that, of course, they started showing up more and more frequently. What I paid for that one copy then would probably buy the entire packaged set today!

John

[NeedfulKings]

These were waiting for me when I got home.

Lisey's Story Gift Edition:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/books001.jpg

Black House Uncorrected Proof. I had inquired about this in another thread. I spotted one on ABE for $85 and decided to jump on it. I was pleased to get it and find that it's in flawless condition. About as "new" as you can get!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/books004.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Quality buys Needful. :cool:

[jhanic]

Very nice, Needful! That's a GREAT price, by the way, for the Black House proof!

John

[NeedfulKings]

Thanks Rabbit! :)


Very nice, Needful! That's a GREAT price, by the way, for the Black House proof!

John

I hoped it was a good price. It's so hard to judge value these days. For some reason, the book seller had the author(s) as "Stephen K. and Peter S." So, it wouldn't come up if you put "King" in the search. Weird.

I'm officially hooked on proofs! :beat:

[funky dredd]

I still don't have one! Would love to get one though.

[jhanic]

Thanks Rabbit! :)

I'm officially hooked on proofs! :beat:

Very dangerous!! :dance:

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I still don't have one! Would love to get one though.

This guy has UK and US versions for sale as well as the box set.

I think he is expensive but does accept lower offers.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UMNEYS-LAST-CASE-Stephen-King-UK-1st-Ed-FINE-SET_W0QQitemZ120182859372QQihZ002QQcategoryZ270QQr dZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmd ZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UMNEYS-LAST-CASE-Stephen-King-UK-1st-Ed-VERY-FINE_W0QQitemZ120189681665QQihZ002QQcategoryZ270QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcm dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UMNEYS-LAST-CASE-Stephen-King-UK-1st-Ed-Rare_W0QQitemZ120213925069QQihZ002QQcategoryZ270QQ rdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcm dZViewItem

[Darkthoughts]

The US cover for Lisey's Story is beautiful!!

[Darkthoughts]

I've had stuff off him before - he is quite pricey, but as you say he will go slightly lower sometimes.

So, am I reading the auction right - you have to pay an extra £7.99 if you want the slipcase?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I've had stuff off him before - he is quite pricey, but as you say he will go slightly lower sometimes.

So, am I reading the auction right - you have to pay an extra £7.99 if you want the slipcase?

I never noticed that. I would not pay extra for the slipcase, especially as all the corners are a mess. He describes it as Fine, but I would say it was only Good+.

He has had them advertised for years. I would offer a much lower price quoting the condition of the slipcase.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I've had stuff off him before - he is quite pricey, but as you say he will go slightly lower sometimes.

So, am I reading the auction right - you have to pay an extra £7.99 if you want the slipcase?

I've just had a look at my set. The £7.99 is the original price on the box, so no extra.

[Matt]

Those are amazing--I agree on the Lisey's Story GE, very nice.

This is not much but as you all know, I have been trying to figure out how to have a Duma Key to read and a Duma Key for signing :lol:

Behold the unabridged audio CD :rock:

Its read by a guy I recognize, John Slattery, he was in a few movies. I'm sure the voice will be fine. So I can listen to this one between now and April, take the one I bought out there.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/541/medium/dumakey.JPG

[William50]

Cool!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!

The reader is also one of the characters of the 4th season of Desperate Housewives.

Today it's my birthday and my brother gave me a very nice surprise:

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

Sculpted by himself, using a caption he took from the movie, since there aren't too many pictures of Tommyknockers in the www.

I love this guy! :)

[Calla_Wolf]

Very nice!

The reader is also one of the characters of the 4th season of Desperate Housewives.

Today it's my birthday and my brother gave me a very nice surprise:

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

Sculpted by himself, using a caption he took from the movie, since there aren't too many pictures of Tommyknockers in the www.

I love this guy! :)

Wow - now THAT is impressive

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Very nice!

The reader is also one of the characters of the 4th season of Desperate Housewives.

Today it's my birthday and my brother gave me a very nice surprise:

Sculpted by himself, using a caption he took from the movie, since there aren't too many pictures of Tommyknockers in the www.

I love this guy! :)

That sculpture is very good. Happy Birthday Ari.

[Patrick]

Cool sculpture, Ari!

Let us know what you think of the audiobook, Matt.

Great stuff, everyone!

[funky dredd]

Awesome stuff!
Definitely would like to know how the audio book is. I almost bought it today but I will wait until I am actually done reading it first. Sometimes it's better to listen to someone else tell it afterwards.

[Patrick]

I plan to download the audiobook from audible.com (http://www.audible.com) in a week or so. :thumbsup:

[Ari_Racing]

I've just received a review copy of The Stephen King Collector's Guide, Duma Key, Dvd of Silver Bullet, 2 different postcards of Duma Key and the promotional Tennis Ball in the transparent box.
:)

Excellent birthday presents! :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congrats again Ari. Nice mixed bag of goodies

[Storyslinger]

Congrats Ari.

[jhanic]

As usual, very, very nice, Ari!

John

[natehorning]

Here are my recent gets. I am super excited about the first two. They were at the top of my "Wants" list. The other books make me pretty happy too though.


Nate


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/558/medium/Wedding_Photos_011.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/558/medium/Wedding_Photos_007.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/558/medium/books_010.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/558/medium/books_009.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/558/medium/books_007.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/558/medium/books_004.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/558/medium/books_003.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice proofs Nate. :thumbsup: