Your New Pride and Joy!

[Shannon]

http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/2149/20110518arrivals.jpg

[herbertwest]

I followed someone's idea, and got printed a copy of THE PLANT via lulu :-)

[George at C-Springs]

I got something pretty cool in the mail today which has been about a month and a half in the making. How are your supersleuth abilities? In the finest teaser tradition, over the next few days I'll post some partial photos; see if you can guess what it is. Warning: All is not as it appears to be.

Teaser #2

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Teaser_2.jpg

[Ben Staad]

I got something pretty cool in the mail today which has been about a month and a half in the making. How are your supersleuth abilities? In the finest teaser tradition, over the next few days I'll post some partial photos; see if you can guess what it is. Warning: All is not as it appears to be.

Teaser #2

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Teaser_2.jpg

Does it have anything to do with the Hobbit?

[George at C-Springs]

Negative Ghost Rider. I would be curious as to what you saw though!

[Robert Fulman]

Looks vaguely like a distorted view of north america with a really tall building.

[Ben Staad]

Negative Ghost Rider. I would be curious as to what you saw though!

I was seeing a mountain pass with maybe a warhammer in the foreground....

[George at C-Springs]

Looks vaguely like a distorted view of north america with a really tall building.



I was seeing a mountain pass with maybe a warhammer in the foreground....


It's kind of like a Rorschach test!

[Ben Staad]

Looks vaguely like a distorted view of north america with a really tall building.



I was seeing a mountain pass with maybe a warhammer in the foreground....


It's kind of like a Rorschach test!

I didn't say I was seeing something weird about my mother! LOL

[Ric]

Looks vaguely like a distorted view of north america with a really tall building.



I was seeing a mountain pass with maybe a warhammer in the foreground....


It's kind of like a Rorschach test!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-O7esdGkoHo/TFrYLAqUUbI/AAAAAAAA1NA/33fenZsyhr8/s1600/rorschach.jpg

[biomieg]

Is it a Jae Lee sketch?

[e_taylor]

Details and extra pics in my Collection thread.


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_2851.JPG


So jealous! Do you plan on finding a lettered copy of "Darkness on the Edge of Town" and trying to continue with a kick ass set of IH books??

[George at C-Springs]

Is it a Jae Lee sketch?

Yes! It's the preliminary sketch for the cover of The Wind Through the Keyhole!!!!

Not!

[carlosdetweiller]

My new favorite book. I followed Jerome's lead and ordered a lettered edition of THE WOMAN. I got copy "O" with human (I guess) vertebrae on the cover. The binding really does look like human skin. I wonder what other bones were used on these?

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

[George at C-Springs]

That is just creepy .. it really does look like skin, you can see the lines and follicle holes.

[Shannon]

George, you bastard, you really got me. :( lol

Bob, that looks great. The way the light hits it in that pic makes it look undeniably like human skin. And I like the vertebrae. You know ... this book has been my inspiration for what I'm eventually going to do with my Skeleton Crew treasure chest. :)

[George at C-Springs]

George, you bastard, you really got me. lol

Feel the love :)

Next clue tomorrow!

[George at C-Springs]

I got something pretty cool in the mail today which has been about a month and a half in the making. How are your supersleuth abilities? In the finest teaser tradition, over the next few days I'll post some partial photos; see if you can guess what it is. Warning: All is not as it appears to be.

Feeling generous, two teasers today! Think of it as a puzzle or a riddle ... even though there are some twists and turns along the bunnytrail, you'll figure it out as long as you stay along the path of the beam!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Teaser_3.jpg?522

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Teaser_4.jpg

[biomieg]

Is it a Jae Lee sketch?

Yes! It's the preliminary sketch for the cover of The Wind Through the Keyhole!!!!

Not!

George, is it not Jae Lee either? If not, my second guess would be some artwork by our fellow forum member 'Harrison Ryan'.

[Tito_Villa]

Rhafa that book looks great, you should be proper proud of puting that together and when the next pay packet comes through i might well in vest in a copy :)

[George at C-Springs]

George, is it not Jae Lee either? If not, my second guess would be some artwork by our fellow forum member 'Harrison Ryan'.

Two points to the man in the Orange!

It is indeed some artwork by our good friend Harrison Ryan (who I'm quite sure appreciates the comparisons to Whelan and Lee!). That, however, answers only a part of the riddle ... you've got a who, but not a what. Remember, all is not as it appears!

If nobody gets it today, I'll post three clues tomorrow before revealing all!

(And before anybody says it, ummmm, no ... that's not what I meant by revealing all!)

[Shannon]

Rahfa, the book looks great, I have a question though ... If you send your book to publishers and such, what's keeping them from taking it from you and publishing it as their own? Is your work copyrighted or anything like that? I know nothing of the process ...

George, the first thing I thought when I saw the first image was "Ah, that's the lightning bolt from the Justin Brooks book!" but that's probably only because it's sitting next to me, lol. Saving and compiling all the teasers right now ...

Got it. Waste Lands. Blaine with people looking out the windows (didn't notice that before) on a track, maybe on a high bridge going over a grand canyon-like bottom, lightning in the background. How'd I do? :)

[biomieg]

Rahfa, awesome work! I really hope you get the chance to have it published.

[George at C-Springs]

Got it. Waste Lands. Blaine with people looking out the windows (didn't notice that before) on a track, maybe on a high bridge going over a grand canyon-like bottom, lightning in the background. How'd I do?

Very impressive my big bank account friend! You pretty much nailed it. I'll put you at 85% for this portion of the riddle (which was a clue in itself, by the way). It is indeed Blaine on a high bridge over a canyon-like bottom, but no lightning and no people in the windows (the lightning crop was on purpose, to mislead!). But remember, once again, all is not as it appears. So before all is revealed, one final clue ... I think you'll get this pretty fast.

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

[biomieg]

My new favorite book. I followed Jerome's lead and ordered a lettered edition of THE WOMAN. I got copy "O" with human (I guess) vertebrae on the cover. The binding really does look like human skin. I wonder what other bones were used on these?


I wonder if there's a copy with a skull (or at least a jawbone) attached.

[Shannon]

Hmmm ... are you sure? There are definitely people looking out the window in the picture I'm looking at:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Teaser_2.jpg

Little bodies, little heads ... no? lol

I have no idea what the first (zoomed in very close, right?) or last (wood? the frame maybe?) clues were. Boo sauce!

[George at C-Springs]

Alright! My new pride and joy is a traycase for my Dameron-remarqued The Waste Lands, courtesy of our good friend Dick Olson, with original artwork of Blaine by Harrison Ryan. Before you see the final piece, I thought you’d like to see the sequence of artwork and ideas leading up to it.

When I approached him about doing a sketch, he was all enthusiasm (I caught him on a good day :) ). For those of you who don’t know, Ryan is a freelance artist who does fantastic work; moreover, he’s great to work with. Over the course of a few weeks we went back and forth with design ideas. I explained my vision of Blaine blasting, right to left, viewed from slightly below, through a canyon … and he hit the inks. Here was the very first draft, with several viewpoints:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/George_the_Mono_1.jpg

He got exactly what I was picturing with the upper left drawing, but I actually liked the one in the lower left better (going left to right and viewed from above). I particularly liked the way he curved the walls over and under, which to me gave the appearance of Blaine shooting through an underground tunnel, which lead to this:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Waste-Lands-case-rough_2.jpg

I suggested a few changes (longer speed lines, etc.) and Ryan added his own touches, which lead to this:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Blaine2revised_3.jpg

This is my favorite version as a stand-alone piece of art. His personal influences are obvious in the canyon floor and walls (which look like waves and water) and the great detail in Blaine. One problem though; all of that won’t crossover to an engraving! Shadows won’t work, neither will many fine lines. So, back to the drawing board (ha ha). Harrison opted to curve the track, add a pylon or two, add shark's teeth to make him look evil, add some Dameron-esque critters, and simplify Blaine:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Blaine_is_a_Pain_4.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Blaine_is_a_PainRECOMP_5.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Blaine_Final_6.jpg

I really liked this last one, and knew that we were close, so we went for full ink …

(edit: forgot to mention, take a look at the side windows ... roman numeral III, for DT III ... Ryan's idea, along with the skull in the window to make him look a little insane)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Blaine_Inkfinal_7.jpg

… and started thinking about a frame. Harrison thought some small icons in the corners would be appropriate; a gun, a rose, a key, etc. I wanted to go with something different, something directly related to Blaine. I thought about making the frame itself from some flying critters, have it so that they were circling and you were looking down through them at Blaine. “Too busy” said Ryan. I wanted to put some little critters in the corners:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Final_with_Critter_Frame_9.jpg

Yuck, said Ryan.

Finally I came across Blaine’s route map, and modified it into a frame:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Map_Frame_8.jpg

“I like it!” said Ryan. I think he was starting to get tired of listening to me. We incorporated the map:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Final_with_Map_Frame_High_Tower_Text_8_10.jpg

“Looks great, but let’s lose the town names … too cluttered” said Ryan. “Yes, my liege” I muttered.

And just like that, we had a final:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Waste_Lands_Case_Art300dpi_11.jpg

Fired it off to Dick, after whcih I spent countless minutes pouring over pictures of wood grains and liner colors, until I finally said, “Dick, I wouldn’t know cherry from oak from a telephone pole … just make me a pretty one”. Dick tried to flip me off, but couldn’t (heh heh).

A few more e-mails, a week’s wait for the mail, and … voila:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Traycase_1.jpg

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

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

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

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

I love it, and I love the fact that I was able to contribute to creating it. Working with Ryan and Dick was a blast. Also got a surprise in the mail from Ryan along with all the prelim drawings:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gunslinger5.jpg

If anybody has an idea for a drawing or a traycase or whatever, you can see it in your head but just don't know how to bring it about ... contact Ryan and Dick. They'll work with you (patiently!) and do a phenomenal job for you!

[biomieg]

That's just awesome. I really, really like it and I think you initiated a great collaboration!

*edit* although I think the town names could have stayed (IMO).

[Stockerlone]

Absolute :clap: awesome !!!

[Tito_Villa]

Wow i can't say in words how much i love that case!

[Shannon]

GREAT! Great story, art, and case! Good job, all of you! :)

[Randall Flagg]

Bob, congratulations. I knew you would love the book.
George at Ramstein, great art, and nice case. Dick does outstanding work.

[Cook]

Very Nice case,
Ryan's artwork is excellent of course, he has an amazing talent.
I wondered why he's been so quiet, he's been toiling away for you.

[Ric]

Bravo to all! That is a fantastic piece of art in and of itself!

Really brilliant job!! :cool::thumbsup::rock::nana:

[Ricky]

Wow, that is amazing! Big congratulations to you on that case! I really like the engraving.

[e_taylor]

My new favorite book. I followed Jerome's lead and ordered a lettered edition of THE WOMAN. I got copy "O" with human (I guess) vertebrae on the cover. The binding really does look like human skin. I wonder what other bones were used on these?

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

Shoot Larry an email - he'll be happy to "talk shop" with you about any of his books. Even more so to a customer that just dropped $1250 on a single volume!

[Sir_Boomme]

My new favorite book. I followed Jerome's lead and ordered a lettered edition of THE WOMAN. I got copy "O" with human (I guess) vertebrae on the cover. The binding really does look like human skin. I wonder what other bones were used on these?

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


that looks a lot like mine... a vertebrae and some other bone that I don't recognize (I've already forgotten what letter I got)
I'm a bit uneasy about displaying the traycase in the cage... it looks really great... but I think over time the metal from the cage will mark/score into the case's fabric.... or worse, rust on it.
I have it displayed that way now.... but think I'm going to "Free" the Bone Book

I might get a bumper sticker that says that...
"Free the Bone Books"

[Sir_Boomme]

also... I do love the fact that the binding looks just like human skin....

in fact... I'm thinking about asking Ned Dameron to tattoo my Bone Book - maybe a rose - nah that's reserved for darktowers....

Think I'll have him just do a trampstamp on the lower back cover.


BTW.... very nice wood traycase above! very very nice!

[Cutter]

The wood case is very nice - and nice story!

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm a bit uneasy about displaying the traycase in the cage... it looks really great... but I think over time the metal from the cage will mark/score into the case's fabric.... or worse, rust on it.
I have it displayed that way now.... but think I'm going to "Free" the Bone Book
[/SIZE]

I actually was unable to figure out how to get the cage around the traycase. And I was very hesitant about forcing it and possibly damaging the velour fabric on the traycase. I went to bed very puzzled last night. I must have been dreaming about it because I woke up at 2:30AM with an "AHA moment." Went downstairs and got it installed in just a couple of minutes. I found the process to be a bit tricky.

[Stockerlone]

A realy nice Anthologie with some GREAT names...

Charles Beaumont: Selected Stories Dark Harvest, 1988. limited slipcase signed by 16 inkl. Ray Bradbury, W. F. Nolan, G.C. Johnson, Robert Bloch, Roger Corman, Christopher Beaumont

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160383199&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160383223&imageType=image

[oy-the-brave]

Goerge congrats :clap: on the great art and case, just fantastic.

[Randall Flagg]

I'm a bit uneasy about displaying the traycase in the cage... it looks really great... but I think over time the metal from the cage will mark/score into the case's fabric.... or worse, rust on it.
I have it displayed that way now.... but think I'm going to "Free" the Bone Book

I might get a bumper sticker that says that...
"Free the Bone Books"
I agree, I think I will likely "Free The Bone" soon.

[Shannon]

Ha, I freed the bone twice today already.

[Merlin1958]

Alright! My new pride and joy is a traycase for my Dameron-remarqued The Waste Lands, courtesy of our good friend Dick Olson, with original artwork of Blaine by Harrison Ryan. Before you see the final piece, I thought you’d like to see the sequence of artwork and ideas leading up to it.

When I approached him about doing a sketch, he was all enthusiasm (I caught him on a good day :) ). For those of you who don’t know, Ryan is a freelance artist who does fantastic work; moreover, he’s great to work with. Over the course of a few weeks we went back and forth with design ideas. I explained my vision of Blaine blasting, right to left, viewed from slightly below, through a canyon … and he hit the inks. Here was the very first draft, with several viewpoints:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/George_the_Mono_1.jpg

He got exactly what I was picturing with the upper left drawing, but I actually liked the one in the lower left better (going left to right and viewed from above). I particularly liked the way he curved the walls over and under, which to me gave the appearance of Blaine shooting through an underground tunnel, which lead to this:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Waste-Lands-case-rough_2.jpg

I suggested a few changes (longer speed lines, etc.) and Ryan added his own touches, which lead to this:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Blaine2revised_3.jpg

This is my favorite version as a stand-alone piece of art. His personal influences are obvious in the canyon floor and walls (which look like waves and water) and the great detail in Blaine. One problem though; all of that won’t crossover to an engraving! Shadows won’t work, neither will many fine lines. So, back to the drawing board (ha ha). Harrison opted to curve the track, add a pylon or two, add shark's teeth to make him look evil, add some Dameron-esque critters, and simplify Blaine:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Blaine_is_a_Pain_4.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Blaine_is_a_PainRECOMP_5.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Blaine_Final_6.jpg

I really liked this last one, and knew that we were close, so we went for full ink …

(edit: forgot to mention, take a look at the side windows ... roman numeral III, for DT III ... Ryan's idea, along with the skull in the window to make him look a little insane)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Blaine_Inkfinal_7.jpg

… and started thinking about a frame. Harrison thought some small icons in the corners would be appropriate; a gun, a rose, a key, etc. I wanted to go with something different, something directly related to Blaine. I thought about making the frame itself from some flying critters, have it so that they were circling and you were looking down through them at Blaine. “Too busy” said Ryan. I wanted to put some little critters in the corners:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Final_with_Critter_Frame_9.jpg

Yuck, said Ryan.

Finally I came across Blaine’s route map, and modified it into a frame:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Map_Frame_8.jpg

“I like it!” said Ryan. I think he was starting to get tired of listening to me. We incorporated the map:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Final_with_Map_Frame_High_Tower_Text_8_10.jpg

“Looks great, but let’s lose the town names … too cluttered” said Ryan. “Yes, my liege” I muttered.

And just like that, we had a final:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Waste_Lands_Case_Art300dpi_11.jpg

Fired it off to Dick, after whcih I spent countless minutes pouring over pictures of wood grains and liner colors, until I finally said, “Dick, I wouldn’t know cherry from oak from a telephone pole … just make me a pretty one”. Dick tried to flip me off, but couldn’t (heh heh).

A few more e-mails, a week’s wait for the mail, and … voila:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Traycase_1.jpg

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

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

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

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

I love it, and I love the fact that I was able to contribute to creating it. Working with Ryan and Dick was a blast. Also got a surprise in the mail from Ryan along with all the prelim drawings:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gunslinger5.jpg

If anybody has an idea for a drawing or a traycase or whatever, you can see it in your head but just don't know how to bring it about ... contact Ryan and Dick. They'll work with you (patiently!) and do a phenomenal job for you!

That is just totally AWESOME!!!!!! Dick is so talented and Harrison Ryan's art is very impressive!!!!! Great Job George!!!!!! Kudo's!!!!!!



:clap:

[Jimimck]

Just an amazing piece of work.

[Fsmdr]

Wow!. Absolutely amazing!. It's certainly a labor of love and I am certain you will enjoy it for many years to come. Thank you for sharing your exceptional traycase story with us.

[frik]

I can't believe what I'm seeing here. This is just about the most amazing slipcase I've ever seen. A work of art!!

sk

[Shannon]

FINALLY doing my magazines today. Started out just taking pictures of my newer magazines but then I decided to go ahead and do all of them. So ... I'll start out with my additions that arrived May 16, 2011:

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/5571/haul20110516.jpg

and now a picture of all the magazines I currently own:

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7227/allmagazines.jpg

Sorry if some aren't as viewable as others, it is REALLY difficult to get the lighting and contrast just right when shooting that large an area. But fret not, detailed pics including the the stories/essays inside will be uploaded into my collection thread soon ... starting now, lol

[carlosdetweiller]

Bottom row, first picture: What is in the TV Guide just to the left of the TV Guide with Pernell Roberts on the cover? What is in the F&SF just to the right of Pernell Roberts? I don't think I have either of those.

[Shannon]

Not too sure who Pernell Roberts is, sorry, but if you're talking about the TV Guide all the way to the left, this one:

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5250/magtvguideapr30may683co.jpg

It has a letter in it from Stephen King:

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5312/magtvguideapr30may683le.jpg

And the F&SF one just has a review of Different Seasons in it. I don't seek reviews, interviews, or stories ON King's life/movies/books out, but sometimes they are included in some of the bundles I buy.

[tippy4]

I think he meant the one to the right of Magum PI

[Shannon]

"What is in the TV Guide just to the left of the TV Guide with Pernell Roberts on the cover? What is in the F&SF just to the right of Pernell Roberts?"

The F&SF is to the right of the guy he named that I don't know who it is. And then the TV Guide in question is to the left of the guy he named that I don't know who it is ... Therefore the TV Guide in question is two spots to the left of F&SF.

:nana:

[carlosdetweiller]

"What is in the TV Guide just to the left of the TV Guide with Pernell Roberts on the cover? What is in the F&SF just to the right of Pernell Roberts?"

The F&SF is to the right of the guy he named that I don't know who it is. And then the TV Guide in question is to the left of the guy he named that I don't know who it is ... Therefore the TV Guide in question is two spots to the left of F&SF.

:nana:

You got it correct. Even with my poor description. I didn't recognize Tom Selleck on that cover or I would have identified it that way. I wasn't aware of that letter in that issue so now I'll have to try to find one. Thanks.

[Patrick]

Congratulations on all the great stuff, everyone.

I absolutely love that custom traycase for THE WASTELANDS! You all make a great design team!

Welcome to Larry from Bloodletting! Glad to have you here. The photos of THE WOMAN lettered editions are thoroughly creepy - as intended.

[George at C-Springs]

Thanks for all the kind words about the traycase everybody; it was a labor of love and the final product shows it! I can't praise Ryan and Dick enough; I had an idea and they turned it into reality. If you've got an idea for something you'd like to have done, this is the team for you ... just fire them a PM and see what they can create! (And their prices are good too!!!)

[herbertwest]

"What is in the TV Guide just to the left of the TV Guide with Pernell Roberts on the cover? What is in the F&SF just to the right of Pernell Roberts?"

The F&SF is to the right of the guy he named that I don't know who it is. And then the TV Guide in question is to the left of the guy he named that I don't know who it is ... Therefore the TV Guide in question is two spots to the left of F&SF.

:nana:

You got it correct. Even with my poor description. I didn't recognize Tom Selleck on that cover or I would have identified it that way. I wasn't aware of that letter in that issue so now I'll have to try to find one. Thanks.


Really? it's already listed in the non fiction...

[Shannon]

I'm sure when you're surrounded by original artwork, handwritten manuscripts, prototypes of lettered editions, Asbestos Firestarters, Plants, first state 'Salem's Lot dustjackets (I'm guessing, I don't really know Bob's entire collection ... I should really check out his Collections thread ...) ... it's understandable that a TV Guide from 1983 might slip through the cracks.

All I gotta say is ... HA, and the gap between us closes EVEN MORE, Super Collector!

;)

[carlosdetweiller]

"What is in the TV Guide just to the left of the TV Guide with Pernell Roberts on the cover? What is in the F&SF just to the right of Pernell Roberts?"

The F&SF is to the right of the guy he named that I don't know who it is. And then the TV Guide in question is to the left of the guy he named that I don't know who it is ... Therefore the TV Guide in question is two spots to the left of F&SF.

:nana:

You got it correct. Even with my poor description. I didn't recognize Tom Selleck on that cover or I would have identified it that way. I wasn't aware of that letter in that issue so now I'll have to try to find one. Thanks.


Really? it's already listed in the non fiction...

I think in the back of my mind somewhere I knew there was another TV Guide with a letter from King in it. But I never actually searched for it. When I saw Shannon's picture I saw a TV Guide that I didn't recognize so that's why I asked. I've got a nice copy coming from eBay that I bought yesterday as soon as he told me what was in it. I think there is a Newsweek magazine with a letter from King that I don't have too. There are actually a LOT of non-fiction appearances that I don't have.

[biomieg]

I am still unsure about what to do with King's non-fiction, collecting-wise. I loved the essays/forewords/afterwords etc. that I've read and I would want to collect similar pieces but I guess I'm not really interested in the more 'trivial' stuff like the EW columns.

[carlosdetweiller]

I am still unsure about what to do with King's non-fiction, collecting-wise. I loved the essays/forewords/afterwords etc. that I've read and I would want to collect similar pieces but I guess I'm not really interested in the more 'trivial' stuff like the EW columns.

How do you determine what is trivial and what is not trivial? Is it content, issue price, number of copies in existence?

I've always maintained that if one of King's THE POP OF KING essays was not published in EW but was published instead in some obscure fanzine that only had 50 copies total, collectors would be all over themselves trying to get a copy. It would be the same general content as an EW column but just with fewer copies available. It would likely become a legendary collectible.

I always thought the EW columns were highly significant nonfiction essays for King fans and collectors and it was cool because they were so cheap and easy to get. But they seem to be largely dismissed by most collectors on this site.

[biomieg]

What I meant with trivial in relation to King's non-fiction is purely related to content. I seem to care more for the things King writes about his own work and what makes him 'tick' as a writer than what he writes about pop culture, politics et cetera. Perhaps I should have phrased it differently but that's how I feel about it.

Another reason for being a bit hesitant about collecting King non-fiction is that, even though I'd like to be a completist I can't afford to actually be one and right now, that makes the non-fiction the lowest of my priorities.

[carlosdetweiller]

What I meant with trivial in relation to King's non-fiction is purely related to content. I seem to care more for the things King writes about his own work and what makes him 'tick' as a writer than what he writes about pop culture, politics et cetera. Perhaps I should have phrased it differently but that's how I feel about it.

Another reason for being a bit hesitant about collecting King non-fiction is that, even though I'd like to be a completist I can't afford to actually be one and right now, that makes the non-fiction the lowest of my priorities.

It is the lowest of my priorities as well (behind novels and short fiction). Just a step above interviews and articles about King, but I don't actively seek those out; just pick up the ones that look interesting.

Some of my favorite King writing has to do with just the things you mentioned: writing about his own work, etc.

[frik]

I always thought the EW columns were highly significant nonfiction essays for King fans and collectors and it was cool because they were so cheap and easy to get. But they seem to be largely dismissed by most collectors on this site.

King's non-fiction has never been one of my priorities -although I LOVE Danse Macabre- but I'd definitely buy the collected EW columns, when/ifever there will be such a release.
Think there will.

sk

[Shannon]

On my way to me now is 150+ Entertainment Weekly magazines, all with the Pop of King articles. I thought I had a lot of them, but apparently, my brain was counting 20 or so as a lot ... lol. I want them to have them. I don't plan on displaying them or anything like that, they'll probably sit in a box. But, it's something else to collect, there is a fairly definite "checklist" for them, and they are relatively easy to get your hands on. After I have them all, that is one less thing to collect. That also goes for something like ... the Castle Rock Newsletters ... the Stephen King Library books ... All just collections within a collection. That's how I view it, anyway. :)

[super sam]

On my way to me now is 150+ Entertainment Weekly magazines, all with the Pop of King articles. I thought I had a lot of them, but apparently, my brain was counting 20 or so as a lot ... lol. I want them to have them. I don't plan on displaying them or anything like that, they'll probably sit in a box. But, it's something else to collect, there is a fairly definite "checklist" for them, and they are relatively easy to get your hands on. After I have them all, that is one less thing to collect. That also goes for something like ... the Castle Rock Newsletters ... the Stephen King Library books ... All just collections within a collection. That's how I view it, anyway. :)

Congrats, i was "hanging on the fence" on that one.
Got the same price as from the seller, but i have some already without adresslabels, so i decided to go the loong way and hunt down the rest one by one.

[WeDealInLead]

On my way to me now is 150+ Entertainment Weekly magazines, all with the Pop of King articles. I thought I had a lot of them, but apparently, my brain was counting 20 or so as a lot ... lol. I want them to have them. I don't plan on displaying them or anything like that, they'll probably sit in a box. But, it's something else to collect, there is a fairly definite "checklist" for them, and they are relatively easy to get your hands on. After I have them all, that is one less thing to collect. That also goes for something like ... the Castle Rock Newsletters ... the Stephen King Library books ... All just collections within a collection. That's how I view it, anyway. :)

You can get archival plastic bags from comic shops for your EW magazines. Then put them in a box. Honestly though, I'd find a way to display them somehow... custom slipcase, binder with artwork on it etc

[Bethany]

I now have a grand total of TWO signed books in my collection :P This is my latest.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/susanfox86/226574_10150256279682112_693247111_8868960_1849981 _n.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/susanfox86/250067_10150256279237112_693247111_8868955_2887520 _n.jpg

With a little added bonus :D
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/susanfox86/249234_10150256278402112_693247111_8868952_896799_ n.jpg

[Ricky]

Congrats, Bethany!

[thegreattim]

Congrats Bethany! Awesome.

[Bethany]

Thanks! It was a little intimidating correcting a *real* writer but once I unleashed the tide of red ink I couldn't stop myself :P

[thegreattim]

My wallet has recently announced it is accepting commiseration on my latest and by far greatest Pride And Joy. Gah, what have I done!?!


My very first and likely only ever, Stephen King Signed Limited edition.

http://cemeterydance.com/Merchant2/graphics/images/IT/king06limited.jpg

[Jimimck]

Well done Tim, you'll LOVE it when you get it I'm sure. I am battling with myself re looking to see if they are still available. I'm kinda hoping they have sold out to take the temptation away from me!

I got a gift copy though, and I'm sure that will be cool as well.

[thegreattim]

Haha, they are *so* still available, if that makes your decision any easier. You could always cancel the gift edition!

[thegreattim]

Wow. That was pretty dickish of me. Sorry, Jim. I'm just a little antsy at what I just did, haha, and want others to take the plunge with me!

[Jimimck]

Brian has already "kindly" offered to allow me to cancel gift edition if I get a S/L. He's an evil man lol

[thegreattim]

Haha, that's what he did for me too. So very sweet of him. :evil:

[Sir_Boomme]

My wallet has recently announced it is accepting commiseration on my latest and by far greatest Pride And Joy. Gah, what have I done!?!


My very first and likely only ever, Stephen King Signed Limited edition.



you've opened a door into a world where there is no return.

[MLG]

'My very first and likely only ever, Stephen King Signed Limited edition.' I think I said the same thing when I ordered Legacies in 1998. That was 10 King Signed Limited editions ago and countless other limited editions!
My wallet has recently announced it is accepting commiseration on my latest and by far greatest Pride And Joy. Gah, what have I done!?!


My very first and likely only ever, Stephen King Signed Limited edition.

http://cemeterydance.com/Merchant2/graphics/images/IT/king06limited.jpg

[jhanic]

My wallet has recently announced it is accepting commiseration on my latest and by far greatest Pride And Joy. Gah, what have I done!?!


My very first and likely only ever, Stephen King Signed Limited edition.



you've opened a door into a world where there is no return.

So true, so true!

John

[Sir_Boomme]

My wallet has recently announced it is accepting commiseration on my latest and by far greatest Pride And Joy. Gah, what have I done!?!


My very first and likely only ever, Stephen King Signed Limited edition.



you've opened a door into a world where there is no return.

So true, so true!

John


it's not THAT bad.... until you open this door...
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/x5%20-misc%20stuff/_____limittedletterdoor.jpg

Then it gets serious... that's a door to an entire new universe.... and also the door to the poor house.:unsure:

[thegreattim]

Hahaha, you guys are hilarious. No, seriously. Hide my credit card.

This is the only King S/L purchase I make until grad school is finished and actually have a real job. Plus, I'm quitting my fake job in three months, so I really have no place buying anything else (well except all my Miéville S/Ls) until after school. Only four more years. I can do that. Really. No problem.

[Shannon]

May 23rd, 2011 Additions:

The rest are nice, but I'm pretty excited to have received one book in particular ... :)

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/556/haul20110523.jpg

(correction, lol) Detailed pictures in my Collection Thread to come later.

[biomieg]

Still on a roll, Shannon? Congratulations!




http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/556/haul20110523.jpg

Pics to come later.

So, is this not a 'pic'?





Just kidding. Bring them on!

[Jimimck]

If any one here purchased the S/L Dolan's Cadillac from Betts Books, that has shotgun damage from a domestic dispute, can you PLEASE PLEASE post pictures of it. I'm desperate to see shotgun damage on a book.

That must have been one hell of a fight! :shoot:

[biomieg]

Yeah, I've been wondering about that! Oh, and if anyone here claimed the NEW LIEUTENANT'S RAP (rapture??) proof before I could: I hate you!


Just kidding of course, but I wanted it very much as it's probably the closest I'd ever get to owning a copy of NLR.

[George at C-Springs]

Yeah, I've been wondering about that! Oh, and if anyone here claimed the NEW LIEUTENANT'S RAP (rapture??) proof before I could: I hate you!

Have been waiting for photos on 5 others from David for a couple of days, I didn't even see this one in there ... so many listings, I just plain missed it. Wouldn't have IF THERE WERE PHOTOS (David).

[Ric]

If any one here purchased the S/L Dolan's Cadillac from Betts Books, that has shotgun damage from a domestic dispute, can you PLEASE PLEASE post pictures of it. I'm desperate to see shotgun damage on a book.

That must have been one hell of a fight! :shoot:

:shoot::dance::innocent:

[Shannon]

I'm interested in seeing that also! I think I would have bought it just for the story that goes along with it!

[Randall Flagg]

Betts Books Tee-Shirt:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1306334429-IMG_2876.JPG

[Stockerlone]

William F. Nolan The Black Mask Murders signed doodled
A Novel Featuring the Black Mask Boys, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Erle Stanley Gardner

https://fotoalbum.web.de/alben/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160583866&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160583866&imageType=image


pic link:
https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160583866&imageType=image

[Robert Fulman]

My first signed/lettered :)

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9638/009vih.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

My first signed/lettered :)

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9638/009vih.jpg
Woo Hoo! Thanks for bidding on the auction. I presume you are happy with the book.

[Robert Fulman]

"I don't always buy lettered editions, but when I do, I prefer dos equis."

It's a cute little book, and I think I'll read through it tonight.

[Dolso]

"I don't always buy lettered editions, but when I do, I prefer dos equis."

:rofl: :rofl: HA!HA! I LOVE it!! (both the Beer and the book!) Now if someone would just letter a book as 'Negra Modelo'.

Speaking of which...Cheers! Here's to You!

[Ben Staad]

"I don't always buy lettered editions, but when I do, I prefer dos equis."

:rofl: :rofl: HA!HA! I LOVE it!! (both the Beer and the book!) Now if someone would just letter a book as 'Negra Modelo'.

Speaking of which...Cheers! Here's to You!

I swear to everything that is good that there is nothing better then an almost frozen Negro Modelo!

[Merlin1958]

"I don't always buy lettered editions, but when I do, I prefer dos equis."

:rofl: :rofl: HA!HA! I LOVE it!! (both the Beer and the book!) Now if someone would just letter a book as 'Negra Modelo'.

Speaking of which...Cheers! Here's to You!

BUY AMERICAN!!!!!!!!!!!!


LOL LOL LOL

[WeDealInLead]

Finally found a signed edition of John Scalzi's Old Man's War... and for 3 times less than filip1 was selling his for. I need to wait for payday next week and then will round up the collection with Metatropolis S/L and Zoe's Tale S/L.

I'll post the goodies I received since the last time I posted here. They're mostly non-King books but I did get some of those too.

[Shannon]

Not the best picture, but the damn glare was almost impossible to get rid of. More pictures and today's additions to come later. Memorial Day 4-Day WEEKEND, baby!!!!!!

May 25th, 2011 Additions:
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3829/haulmay252011.jpg

[George at C-Springs]

Hey Shannon, what do you do in/for the military? I just retired in October after 26 yrs ADAF.

[Shannon]

I'm in the Air Force, been in about six years (TWENTY SIX! Whew, I'm going crazy as it is, lol). I came in as SERE but fractured my legs on a static line jump gone wrong, lol, and now I'm AMMO. Bombs, missiles, rockets. Not as fun or interesting as it sounds. :)

[Robert Fulman]

Unsigned Fantasy & Science Fiction December 1990, Limited Edition:
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/8062/thebear.jpg
This can still be had from sfsite for $15, which I thought was a good deal.

[Shannon]

Rob, that's cool. I have the regular version (just checked, no "Limited Edition" anywhere on it). I didn't know they came in two versions, what is the difference? Mine is a regular magazine/digest.

[Robert Fulman]

The big difference is that the cover is made of a thicker card stock, has no UPC on front, and has the "Limited Edition" disclaimer on the back cover. I don't have the regular edition, but I assume that the interior of the magazine is identical.

[Shannon]

Hmmm interesting ... Thanks.

[Robert Fulman]

Oh, and because think it'll drive you nuts, the reason I described it as "unsigned" is that a limited number (500? I don't know if that's the signed number, or the total print run) were also signed on the back by Stephen King.

[Robert Fulman]

Silly me, of course there's a page for it in the catalog: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Fantasy+and+Science+Fiction+-+S+L (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Fantasy+and+Science+Fiction+-+S+L)

[Shannon]

Oooooh, I glossed right over the whole "unsigned" part somehow. I haven't copied over the info in that F&SF S/L page yet. I need to speed up my progress, too slow too slow! :)

[thegreattim]

Finally found a signed edition of John Scalzi's Old Man's War... and for 3 times less than filip1 was selling his for. I need to wait for payday next week and then will round up the collection with Metatropolis S/L and Zoe's Tale S/L.

I'll post the goodies I received since the last time I posted here. They're mostly non-King books but I did get some of those too.

Arg! I am soooo jealous! I've been eyeballing filip1's copy for a while but figured I'd be able to find one cheaper somewhere... no luck for over a year. It's the last one I need for my complete Scalzi S/L collection. Do you mind if I ask where you found it?

[WeDealInLead]

Some guy on eBay. I won it 10 days ago or so. $75 and the book looks brand new.

[thegreattim]

Damn, that's hardly above retail. Well played.

[LadyHitchhiker]

Just got from St. Vincent de Paul for a whole dollar the pop up book of The Boy Who Loved Tom Gordon, in impeccable condition!!!!!!!!!

[Robert Fulman]

Just purchased direct from Grant, the two volumes of "Science Fiction in Old San Francisco":

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/711/001hi.jpg

I don't have any particular interest in SanFran, but this seemed like a good deal, and the art work is pretty neat. I find it interesting that I can still buy brand-new, shrinkwrapped 30 year old books direct from the publisher at cover price.

[Stockerlone]

It was a longer journey to find this for a good price, reg. the delivery cost´s to Germany.
Reduced price to 55.- inkl. delivery from UK to Germany, small case damage...
But the stupid UK bookshop delivered the KD absoluty UNWRAPPED in an damaged parcle... :shoot:
and ... what a surprise... it arrives OK!!!

Knowing Darkness Artists inspired by Stephen King limited slipcased

https://fotoalbum.web.de/alben/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160710775&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/alben/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160710799&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160710775&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160710799&imageType=image

[Stockerlone]

Not so absolutly amazing like my NEBEL EP for 2.- Euro but...
for me in Germany this was Great!

It was a longer journey to find KD for a good price, reg. the delivery cost´s to Germany but 55.- INKL. delivery from UK to Germany was:clap:!!!
Arrives in a damaged parcle and the KD was absolutly NOT wrapped:shoot::doh::cry:, but it was OK!!

Knowing Darkness Artists inspired by Stephen King limited slipcased

https://fotoalbum.web.de/alben/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160710775&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/alben/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160710799&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160710775&imageType=image

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160710799&imageType=image

[Cook]

Stockerlone,
Congratulations on your latest acquisition.

P.S. I'm not able to see your pictures?

[Cook]

Stockerlone,
I can see your pictures now, Very nice indeed.

[Stockerlone]

:excited::nana::dance:

[Cook]

Just purchased direct from Grant, the two volumes of "Science Fiction in Old San Francisco":

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/711/001hi.jpg

I don't have any particular interest in SanFran, but this seemed like a good deal, and the art work is pretty neat. I find it interesting that I can still buy brand-new, shrinkwrapped 30 year old books direct from the publisher at cover price.

Nice covers, colors are so vibrant.
Looks like it's time to peruse the Grant archives !

[Robert Fulman]

Their website is so bad, I wonder how often they costs themselves sales. Here's a tip: if you go to their "in print books" page, it will look blank, but if you scroll all the way down, you'll find the list; then, if you click on some of the names, you'll be brought to the product page. I actually found it to be kinda fun.

[Robert Fulman]

I should also add that both dust jackets are by Ned Dameron, and "Into the Sun" is also illustrated by him.

[Ben Staad]

Their website is so bad, I wonder how often they costs themselves sales. Here's a tip: if you go to their "in print books" page, it will look blank, but if you scroll all the way down, you'll find the list; then, if you click on some of the names, you'll be brought to the product page. I actually found it to be kinda fun.

Thanks for the tip! I looked earlier and could not figure the site out. Nice addition by the way...the artwork is awesome.

[Adumbros]

1st edition hardcover Pet Sematary for 1.95 in a thrift store in the avalon borough of pittsburgh

[LadyHitchhiker]

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Pop-up book for $1!!!! Mint condition!!

[AKC]

S/L "From a Buick 8" # 367 in Collector Grade Condition for $200.00! eBay!:excited:

[LadyHitchhiker]

I still like the price I paid better :P

[George at C-Springs]

Just received a pristine Easton Press limited first of The Dead Zone that I picked up on eBay for $99, courtesy of our very own Henry the Tall. On The Collector's website, regarding telling the difference between first and second editions he states "Also you also "might" be able to tell from the color of the end pages and bookmark. On my original copy I found a blue bookmark and endpapers, On the new copies the bookmark seems to be a gold color with off-white endpapers. However I've already heard of one original printing with a gold bookmark, If anyone can clear this up please e-mail me."

My copy has the off-white endpapers and a goldish/orangish ribbon ... just curious if this is commonplace or not. I don't see mention of two states of the first edition in the catalog. Did Easton perhaps reuse some old covers when issuing the reprint? Enquiring minds want to know.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Dead_Zone_1.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Dead_Zone_2.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Dead_Zone_3.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Just received a pristine Easton Press limited first of The Dead Zone that I picked up on eBay for $99, courtesy of our very own Henry the Tall. On The Collector's website, regarding telling the difference between first and second editions he states "Also you also "might" be able to tell from the color of the end pages and bookmark. On my original copy I found a blue bookmark and endpapers, On the new copies the bookmark seems to be a gold color with off-white endpapers. However I've already heard of one original printing with a gold bookmark, If anyone can clear this up please e-mail me."

My copy has the off-white endpapers and a goldish/orangish ribbon ... just curious if this is commonplace or not. I don't see mention of two states of the first edition in the catalog. Did Easton perhaps reuse some old covers when issuing the reprint? Enquiring minds want to know.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Dead_Zone_1.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Dead_Zone_2.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Dead_Zone_3.jpg

I can't help with your question but this is one nice looking book!

[biomieg]

Yes, it's a nice book and it looks like you have the aftermarket slipcase with it as well. Good stuff!

[carlosdetweiller]

My copy has the off-white endpapers and a goldish/orangish ribbon ... just curious if this is commonplace or not. I don't see mention of two states of the first edition in the catalog. Did Easton perhaps reuse some old covers when issuing the reprint? Enquiring minds want to know.


I think there are two states of the first edition. Blue ribbon with blue endpapers and gold ribbon with off-white endpapers. I don't know which (if either) was first.

[Ari_Racing]

LOL! Congratulations both!

[Cutter]

I can't help with your question but this is one nice looking book!

I agree it's a beautiful book with great interior illustrations. It's too bad this is not a signed edition. It would be perfect if King decided to sign it.

[George at C-Springs]

Originally Posted by Ben Staad

I can't help with your question but this is one nice looking book!


I agree it's a beautiful book with great interior illustrations. It's too bad this is not a signed edition. It would be perfect if King decided to sign it.

Yes, but then again I wouldn't have picked up a signed for $99 ... I don't think this book has even ever been opened, it's really gorgeous. Always time to get it inscribed, maybe this will be the one I bring to that signing someday!!

[Jimimck]

I love this edition. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - the aftermarket slipcase is just awesome too! It compliments the book so well.

Congratulations on picking one up.

[WeDealInLead]

Arrived today:
The very best of best new horror signed and trade edition
Tim Lebbon The thieft of broken toys (hardcover)

[Patrick]

My copy has the off-white endpapers and a goldish/orangish ribbon ... just curious if this is commonplace or not. I don't see mention of two states of the first edition in the catalog. Did Easton perhaps reuse some old covers when issuing the reprint? Enquiring minds want to know.


I think there are two states of the first edition. Blue ribbon with blue endpapers and gold ribbon with off-white endpapers. I don't know which (if either) was first.
Mine also has the gold ribbon and off-white endpapers as seen here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?510-Book-Collection-Patrick&p=44137&viewfull=1#post44137).
Until now I didn't know there were two states of the First. Thanks, Bob.

I agree with Geoff that this would have made a great S/L.

Congrats to everyone on their recent acquisitions!

[Cook]

Ramstein, way cool.
I was seriously thinking of buying this but I've spent way too much money this year... Damn
I'm so jealous

[Ben Mears]

Hide & Seek by Robert Addison. Egg Tempera on board 19" x 24", dated 1960. I used several of Mr. Addison's paintings in my Second Coming limited edition. I wonder who the boy is looking for; or whom or what is looking for him...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Hide_Seek2.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice painting, Matt. That is a window I don't think I want to look into.

[Tito_Villa]

Incredible artwork!

[Stockerlone]

One from my Anthology collection.

Gauntlet 2 slipcased limited 420/500 signed by 32 inkl. Stephen King

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=143324112&imageType=image

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=160854716&imageType=image

[Randall Flagg]

Hide & Seek by Robert Addison. Egg Tempera on board 19" x 24", dated 1960. I used several of Mr. Addison's paintings in my Second Coming limited edition. I wonder who the boy is looking for; or whom or what is looking for him...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Hide_Seek2.jpg
That is really powerful.

[olverts]

The mailman just dropped this off :)

Uncorrected proof of A Life In The Cinema inscribed by Mick Garris (Never seen this one for sale before)

http://laddauppbilder.se/?di=14130704165511

http://laddauppbilder.se/?di=6130704185416

http://laddauppbilder.se/?di=1313070418857

[biomieg]

Hannes, is this the same book as the 'Launch Party' edition that you showed recently? Or did you find another version? Good stuff!

[olverts]

This is another version :)

[biomieg]

I went back and checked the other pictures and they are different indeed. Nice find!!

[biomieg]

Hide & Seek by Robert Addison. Egg Tempera on board 19" x 24", dated 1960. I used several of Mr. Addison's paintings in my Second Coming limited edition. I wonder who the boy is looking for; or whom or what is looking for him...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Hide_Seek2.jpg

A beautiful piece of art! Very nice!

[divemaster]

Two more added to my collection this week:

The Secretary of Dreams Vol. 2 #739

http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/8985/secretaryofdreams2limit.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/860/secretaryofdreams2limit.jpg/)

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/8985/secretaryofdreams2limit.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/secretaryofdreams2limit.jpg/)

The Very Best of Best New Horror #29

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5011/bestnewhorrorlimited291.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/695/bestnewhorrorlimited291.jpg/)

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/9113/bestnewhorrorlimited292.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/39/bestnewhorrorlimited292.jpg/)

[Ric]

Nice Additions DiveMaster!!

[Ric]

Here's mine... brand new today from Cemetery Dance!

http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/books/exit1.jpghttp://www.ricperrott.com/book/exit1.jpg
http://www.ricperrott.com/book/exit2.jpg

[Ben Mears]

Hide & Seek by Robert Addison. Egg Tempera on board 19" x 24", dated 1960. I used several of Mr. Addison's paintings in my Second Coming limited edition. I wonder who the boy is looking for; or whom or what is looking for him...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Hide_Seek2.jpg
That is really powerful.

Thanks all for the kind comments. Robert Addison's art speaks to me the same way SK's words do. I never tire of either.

[oy-the-brave]

It is a beautiful painting...congrats :thumbsup:

[Patrick]

Love the artwork!

Congrats on the new books, guys!

[Cutter]

I do love that artwork with the boy - very nice!

And again Cemetery Dance has surprised me today with some new Stephen King related promo chapbooks. I don't know what they were used for? Anyway, there are three chapbooks and they are all by Brian Quigley again. They are all pretty beefy at about 40 pages each.

Ink in the Veins Vol 1 - which seems to be on various authors who've done Stephen King literary criticism books in the past.
Ink in the Veins Vol 2 - which has some interview with authors who have books on King. Our own Bev Vincent is one of the interviews.
Drawn into Darkness: The Comic Landscapes of Stephen King - This one is a little misleading. It looks at comics that have influenced King's work (This is not the marvel Dark Tower series or anything new).

I haven't read them yet so I hope my descriptions are accurate, but all three look pretty interesting. Thanks CD!

[DanHocker]

I do love that artwork with the boy - very nice!

And again Cemetery Dance has surprised me today with some new Stephen King related promo chapbooks. I don't know what they were used for? Anyway, there are three chapbooks and they are all by Brian Quigley again. They are all pretty beefy at about 40 pages each.

Ink in the Veins Vol 1 - which seems to be on various authors who've done Stephen King literary criticism books in the past.
Ink in the Veins Vol 2 - which has some interview with authors who have books on King. Our own Bev Vincent is one of the interviews.
Drawn into Darkness: The Comic Landscapes of Stephen King - This one is a little misleading. It looks at comics that have influenced King's work (This is not the marvel Dark Tower series or anything new).

I haven't read them yet so I hope my descriptions are accurate, but all three look pretty interesting. Thanks CD!

Ink in the Veins Vol 1 - was a promo chapbook that came with some of Under The Dome we sold (not sure what the qualifier was though)
Ink in the Veins Vol 2 - came with some of the FDNS trades we sold (again not sure what the qualifier was)
Drawn into Darkness: The Comic Landscapes of Stephen King - came / comes with the Stephen King grab bag we sold earlier in the year (most of which shipped yesterday and today)

[Patrick]

Those chapbooks sound interesting! :thumbsup:

[Cutter]

I do love that artwork with the boy - very nice!

And again Cemetery Dance has surprised me today with some new Stephen King related promo chapbooks. I don't know what they were used for? Anyway, there are three chapbooks and they are all by Brian Quigley again. They are all pretty beefy at about 40 pages each.

Ink in the Veins Vol 1 - which seems to be on various authors who've done Stephen King literary criticism books in the past.
Ink in the Veins Vol 2 - which has some interview with authors who have books on King. Our own Bev Vincent is one of the interviews.
Drawn into Darkness: The Comic Landscapes of Stephen King - This one is a little misleading. It looks at comics that have influenced King's work (This is not the marvel Dark Tower series or anything new).

I haven't read them yet so I hope my descriptions are accurate, but all three look pretty interesting. Thanks CD!

Ink in the Veins Vol 1 - was a promo chapbook that came with some of Under The Dome we sold (not sure what the qualifier was though)
Ink in the Veins Vol 2 - came with some of the FDNS trades we sold (again not sure what the qualifier was)
Drawn into Darkness: The Comic Landscapes of Stephen King - came / comes with the Stephen King grab bag we sold earlier in the year (most of which shipped yesterday and today)

Thanks Dan, I do remember the grab bag, and that was my only guess at where they might have been used. I had no clue about the others.

[Randall Flagg]

Recent addition, additional pictures in my Collections thread and in the Catalog:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2883.JPG

[Justin Case]

Just purchased direct from Grant, the two volumes of "Science Fiction in Old San Francisco":

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/711/001hi.jpg

I don't have any particular interest in SanFran, but this seemed like a good deal, and the art work is pretty neat. I find it interesting that I can still buy brand-new, shrinkwrapped 30 year old books direct from the publisher at cover price.

This looks awesome... thanks for sharing this - I didn't know Grant had these!

[Shannon]

The Pop Of King collection: NOW COMPLETE (with the exception of one variant cover, which I'm not too worried about)

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2827/entertainmentweeklymaga.jpg

[Cook]

Shannon,
Staggering, very cool
Are every one of these issues King related?

[Shannon]

Yep, they contain every Pop of King article as well as most of his other random articles/excerpts. I'm not going to do the one-picture-for-the-cover, one-picture-for-the-inside-story thing again on my collection thread, I'm just going to do a textual (mmmmmm, texy!) version with my patented green/red filing system, lol

[cgallagh44]

The Secretary of Dreams Vol. 2 #739

http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/8985/secretaryofdreams2limit.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/860/secretaryofdreams2limit.jpg/)

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/8985/secretaryofdreams2limit.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/secretaryofdreams2limit.jpg/)

Love this! Congrats divemaster

[Cook]

Added 1 more Gunslinger to the collection
(you can never have tooooo many of these)

More Pics on the collection page see:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?12423-Book-Collection-Cook&p=618744&viewfull=1#post618744


http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee373/richardcook59/Gunslingers001.jpg

[Justin Case]

The Pop Of King collection: NOW COMPLETE (with the exception of one variant cover, which I'm not too worried about)

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2827/entertainmentweeklymaga.jpg

Wow!

"abundantly" cool :) Seriously, that is a completest dream in itself, very nice

[Justin Case]

Added 1 more Gunslinger to the collection
(you can never have tooooo many of these)

More Pics on the collection page see:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?12423-Book-Collection-Cook&p=618744&viewfull=1#post618744


http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee373/richardcook59/Gunslingers001.jpg

My God!! Really very nice. These are all limiteds?

[cgallagh44]

Added 1 more Gunslinger to the collection
(you can never have tooooo many of these)

More Pics on the collection page see:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?12423-Book-Collection-Cook&p=618744&viewfull=1#post618744


http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee373/richardcook59/Gunslingers001.jpg

No wonder I can't find any of these, you've got them all...congrats!

[mcdonaldj]

Awesome trio of gunslingers!!! They look very cool side by side together.

[Cook]

Added 1 more Gunslinger to the collection
(you can never have tooooo many of these)

More Pics on the collection page see:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?12423-Book-Collection-Cook&p=618744&viewfull=1#post618744


http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee373/richardcook59/Gunslingers001.jpg

My God!! Really very nice. These are all limiteds?

Only 1 is a limited, it's shown on the collection link: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?12423-Book-Collection-Cook&p=618744&viewfull=1#post618744
The other 2 are 1st ed 1st printing trades.

[Tito_Villa]

Nice p & j's everyone!

[ELazansky]

So I was browsing the Collections thread looking for something to buy. I noticed a copy of Dark Dreamers being displayed nicely in RF's collection. After reading the catalog entry, I thought it sounded like a well made, beautiful book. I went ahead and tracked down a copy for myself. It is definitely one of the nicest books now in my collection. I was able to get one of the ones with all of the signatures.

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

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Randall Flagg]

It is one of my favorite books in terms of craftsmanship, and the stories are first rate also. Congratulations.

[biomieg]

A very nice book indeed. I may try and find myself a copy in the future.

[Patrick]

Congrats!


I'd like to pick up a copy of DARK DREAMERS as well someday.

[Shannon]

New Pride And Joy: Secret Item(s) Of The Day

Hint(s):
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/5650/20110606044.jpg

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3548/24463073.jpg

[iowabob]

New Pride And Joy: Secret Item(s) Of The Day

Hint(s):
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/5345/88027880.jpg

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3548/24463073.jpg
You bought the "Shock Rock" artwork on eBay?

[Shannon]

Yay, and the newbie wins the Secret Item(s) Of The Day game! Good job iowabob. :)

More pics in my Collection Thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?12451-Book-Collection-ShannonsMovies/page4)

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

I've just received this:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1307414359-01.jpg

[mcdonaldj]

Recent addition, additional pictures in my Collections thread and in the Catalog:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/IMG_2883.JPG

Very cool, heading to check your other pics!

[oy-the-brave]

New Pride And Joy: Secret Item(s) Of The Day

Hint(s):
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/5345/88027880.jpg

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3548/24463073.jpg

Congrats that was a great deal :thumbsup:

[Stockerlone]

End of last month, i become some NICE Ray Bradbury books. This is the first:

Ray Bradbury Chapbook For Burnt-out Priests, Rabbies and Ministers slipcased signed limited 221/350

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=161093338&imageType=image

[olverts]

Just arrived : The Cronicles of Harris Burdick Arc (with Kings The House on Maple Street)
Publication date : 10/25/2011

http://laddauppbilder.se/?di=1113074521183

[carlosdetweiller]

Very interesting! Congratulations.

[biomieg]

Nice! How did you know about King's story in this book? Or did you find the ARC when looking for King items?

[olverts]

Was lucky to find this one :) Haven´t heard of this book before

I guess sometimes you need a little bit of luck

[Randall Flagg]

Congratulations Ari. I would love to hear your thoughts on the book when you are finished reading it.

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Congratulations!

Thanks, Jerome. I started it yesterday. So far, Dan Simmons is the only author whose books I liked them all. Maybe Darwin's blade was the one I liked the less, but still was far from a bad book.

[iowabob]

If anyone is interested, there's an excerpt from Stephen King's story in "The Cronicles of Harris Burdick" at http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/harrisburdick/inspired_by_burdick_01.html (http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/harrisburdick/inspired_by_burdick_01.html)

[mae]

If anyone is interested, there's an excerpt from Stephen King's story in "The Cronicles of Harris Burdick" at http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/harrisburdick/inspired_by_burdick_01.html (http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/harrisburdick/inspired_by_burdick_01.html)

It's not a new story though. It's from Nightmares & Dreamscapes.

[iowabob]

If anyone is interested, there's an excerpt from Stephen King's story in "The Cronicles of Harris Burdick" at http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/harrisburdick/inspired_by_burdick_01.html (http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/harrisburdick/inspired_by_burdick_01.html)

It's not a new story though. It's from Nightmares & Dreamscapes.
Sorry, my bad. I knew the title sounded familiar, but didn't take the time to look it up.

::: EndThreadHiJack :::

[AKC]

I will be posting pics of my entire collection soon, but had to tell somebody that I just secured S/L DT II Drawing of The Three (# 8 of 850) for $900.00.

Can't find it anywhere. You just don't see this one out there! A few on ABEBOOKS for $1,000 +!

Based on limited availability, I'm happy with the price....

Tim

[Cook]

Very Nice avid...
Nice low number.

[Patrick]

I will be posting pics of my entire collection soon, but had to tell somebody that I just secured S/L DT II Drawing of The Three (# 8 of 850) for $900.00.

Can't find it anywhere. You just don't see this one out there! A few on ABEBOOKS for $1,000 +!

Based on limited availability, I'm happy with the price....

Tim
Way to go! Congrats!

[Ric]

Courtesy of my favorite pusher seller. Had this about 10 years ago and sold it to someone who made me a great offer. Then I regretted it ever since, so I've decided to re-add it back to my collection.

http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/books/cotw_sl1.jpg

http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/books/cotw_sl2.jpg

http://www.ricperrott.com/pictures/books/cotw_sl3.jpg

[Jimimck]

So cool!

[Ben Staad]

Beautiful book Ric! I am very envious of your newest pride and joy. :drool:

[jhanic]

Very nice!

John

[Randall Flagg]

That is very cool. I haven't sprung for the S/L yet, but someday if I am fortunate, I will. Congratulations.

[AKC]

Ric, that is gorgeous! What crazy pusher seller would ever get rid of such a flawless copy?!

Awesome addition to your "rock-star" collection! I think it misses me already.......

Tim

[Ric]

Ric, that is gorgeous! What crazy pusher seller would ever get rid of such a flawless copy?!

Awesome addition to your "rock-star" collection! I think it misses me already.......

Tim

I think his last name is Miller.

[Cook]

Very nice Ric,
I have a feeling the cost of this one hurt.
These addictions are so painful !

[AKC]

Very nice Ric,
I have a feeling the cost of this one hurt.
These addictions are so painful !

Word on the street is that the pusher seller is a REALLY NICE GUY and Ric got a price that he "couldn't refuse".

As far as his last name, Miller.......Wilson.......whatever.

Awesome piece........

Enjoy!

[Stockerlone]

Somthing from my Edition Phantasia Collection.

Neal Stephenson BIG U limited 44/250

https://fotoalbum.web.de/alben/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=161262215&imageType=image


http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=161262215&imageType=image

[Ric]

Very nice Ric,
I have a feeling the cost of this one hurt.
These addictions are so painful !

We must suffer for our addictions! :)

[jhanic]

My copy of Contraband #1 arrived a few minutes ago. It's in better shape than was described in the auction.

John

[Shannon]

Good job John, pics pics! :)

[carlosdetweiller]

Just got this limited edition (of 50) cast resin sculpture of Oy by Alex McVey. It's a nice sized piece (about 4.5 inches). Hand painted by McVey.

Well, OK, I know it isn't a Mist Snow Globe but I like him just the same. I think he looks good guarding the Constant Reader Door Sculpture by Rachel Readman.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/oy1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/oy2.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/oy3.jpg

[biomieg]

That's really nice, Bob! A very cute little Oy. And congrats to you too, John! I'm a bit jealous of you both.

[Ricky]

I wish I would've been around when those CR sculptures were done.

[Robert Fulman]

The non-painted edition of CR sculpture is still available from the artist.

[jhanic]

Contraband #1 (October, 1971) front:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/Contraband1front.jpg

Back:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/Contraband1back.jpg

Quite a nice list of contributors, including Stephen (spelled Stephan) King, Michael Alpert and Burton Hatlen. King has two poems in this issue, one untitled that starts "She has gone to sleep" and the other entitled "Woman with Child".

John

[Randall Flagg]

Awesome. Nice acquisition.

[oy-the-brave]

Thanks to Bob's idea my little Oy is guarding the door as well

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

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks to Bob's idea my little Oy is guarding the door as well


He is a perfect guardian. The Constant Reader door painted sculpture is one of my favorite King related items EVER. Even after having it for a few years I still stop by it often and appreciate the detail and the beautiful paint job. I'm really looking forward to Rachel's interpretation of Crimson King.

[Ricky]

Damnit. When one you guys dies, can you will me the Constant Reader sculpture? :unsure:

[Shannon]

Only if that turns into a real sentence.

lol! :)

[Ricky]

One mistyped letter! One letter! :P

[pixiedark76]

here is the beautiful wooden slipcase that I won from the haven foundation contest:

http://i55.tinypic.com/2af0vex.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/mc7q4n.jpg

I decided to put The Colorado Kid books in it:

http://i52.tinypic.com/fp5lvt.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[biomieg]

Damnit. When one you guys dies, can you will me the Constant Reader sculpture? :unsure:

Aren't they still for sale (the ones that are not painted/limited)?

[Shannon]

Looks nice pixie. :)

Ricky, please correct your sentence and turn it into me for extra credit after class. This is your last chance or I will have to fail you. Or I'll keep you after school for detention, and just so you know, it's Public Castration Day.

[Ricky]

Aren't they still for sale (the ones that are not painted/limited)?

Yeah, I think they're about $130, but now that I've seen the painted ones, well...it kind of pales in comparison. :lol:


Ricky, please correct your sentence and turn it into me for extra credit after class. This is your last chance or I will have to fail you. Or I'll keep you after school for detention, and just so you know, it's Public Castration Day.

My sentence is fine. I mean "will" as a verb (you know, like a Will after you die?). Here's an example:

"When Jerome dies, there is little chance that he might will Shannon his snow-globe of The Mist."

Will: "volition, wish, testament, bequeath, leave."

English major, here.

[biomieg]

Damnit. When one you guys dies, can you will me the Constant Reader sculpture? :unsure:

That's a hint ;)

And you are right about the unpainted sculptures, they are somewhat less attractive. But a limitation of 19 on the painted ones makes them, well, limited. They are probably all secured in collections that aren't going to be sold anytime soon. But we can always hope (me too, I'd like to get my hands on one as well).

[Ricky]

Whoops! I looked over that and definitely missed that. "When one OF you guys..." Correction noted. :)

[Shannon]

lol, public castration averted.

I'm about halfway through my English degree, I'm just in a lazy rut right now. I thoroughly enjoy the classes. The discussions, the readings ...

I haven't written anything in months though ... I get ideas all the time, but no drive to put them down on paper. Back in the day I did a mySpace (lol@ mySpace) project entitled "10 Weeks, 10 Women", in which I produced a short semi-autobiographical story every week having something to do with a woman that had been in my life at one point. At first it was just my friends that read them and commented, but then every week it grew and grew and grew. I was even contacted by two small publishing houses and Michael Blake. He wrote Dances With Wolves. I didn't think my stories were anything particularly great, but apparently when people read them they felt the need to pass it on to their friends. I never even finished the project because I ended up spending more time writing responses to the multitude of emails I was getting than I was actually writing.

I might pick it back up one day.

[Ricky]

Wow. Really? That's impressive. Good for you. Did you submit anything for the CD writing contest? I hadn't written anything in awhile, but that helped me get back into it.

[Shannon]

I was thinking about entering but again, the laziness took over, lol. I had an idea about time travel and how going back in time alters current events, and how the main character would go back in time and send himself clues on how to live a "better life". And, of course, things wouldn't happen the way the main character wanted, especially when he wanted to return to his life, a now "better life", and he found himself in a world very different than the one he left.

I haven't written too much sci-fi before. Most of my work was about love, lust, romance, wanting, obsession. And I have a half-finished novel about a female serial killer (Lucy, who got dubbed "Lucy-fer", lol), and another about the cycle of life and how things keep repeating. And another idea about the same story from different points of view, and so on and so on.

The main and best advice I got from Michael Blake is to get a small amount of work done and finished before you ever sign with any publishing company. Once you have to beat a deadline, your work suffers and it stops becoming "fun".

Anyway, party time, adios. :)

[AKC]

I will be posting pics of my entire collection soon, but had to tell somebody that I just secured S/L DT II Drawing of The Three (# 8 of 850) for $900.00.

Can't find it anywhere. You just don't see this one out there! A few on ABEBOOKS for $1,000 +!

Based on limited availability, I'm happy with the price....

Tim

Pics still forthcoming but also just got DT III # 67! I've got matching 4-LSOE and my II and III are 8 and 67 respectively.

The BIG KAHUNA now remains.....

At this point, I'm looking for # 8, # 32, or # 67.....

Just wanted to share the news!! The older DTs are getting harder and harder to find at a reasonable price. The $$$'s on ABE make me laugh......

Tim

[Randall Flagg]

Back in the day I did a mySpace (lol@ mySpace) project entitled "10 Weeks, 10 Women", in which I produced a short semi-autobiographical story every week having something to do with a woman that had been in my life at one point.
Perhaps titled "10 Women, 10 rejections. 10 rosy palms......"

[Shannon]

No way broseph, I'm Shannon.

[Patrick]

Seeing Oy next to the Constant Reader sculpture makes me want one.

Now I have to go find the link and info again.

[CurtSeattle]

Just got a SIGNED 1st/1st Salem's Lot in VG condition I'd say. Well the book is in NF I'd say and the DJ (2nd state!) is in VG to VG-. I'll take pics when I get it from the postman.

Thought I would get it for $200, but ended up paying $400.

Still that is a really good deal, right? StephenKingCollector says $700-$900, but with the signature a bit higher on these older book, correct?

[Garrell]

Got my 1st/1st Night Shift today. Now waiting for it's case:)

[Randall Flagg]

Got my 1st/1st Night Shift today. Now waiting for it's case:)
Soon.

[carlosdetweiller]

Just got a SIGNED 1st/1st Salem's Lot in VG condition I'd say. Well the book is in NF I'd say and the DJ (2nd state!) is in VG to VG-. I'll take pics when I get it from the postman.

Thought I would get it for $200, but ended up paying $400.

Still that is a really good deal, right? StephenKingCollector says $700-$900, but with the signature a bit higher on these older book, correct?

It sounds like a VERY good deal to me. Is the signature dated? Inscribed?

[CurtSeattle]

Just flat-signed with no date, but I compared the signature against signatures from "back in the day" and it looks good to me based on all of the super expensive signed copies from around '82.

Also seller is a bookstore in Maine with other expensive copies of Stephen King books (not signed versions too), so I feel good about the seller.

Had to do it. I had a "hole" there in my collection. I had purchased a signed book club edition Salem's Lot but sold it recently for $200 (bought for almost nothing) and have been waiting to "apply" that money to a real 1st/1st, so this ended up being too good to pass up since it was signed too!

[jhanic]

Curt, I'm sure we'd all like to see some pictures when you get it!

John

[CurtSeattle]

I have some pics of the DJ that I can try and post. Looks more Good+ to me actually now that I look at the DJ. The book itself looks awesome.

Still, 2nd state DJ is hard to find even if good. Here is is a pic or two of the DJ. Still a good deal, right? Please say YES!!

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5674/slotsigned1st1st.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/84/slotsigned1st1st.jpg/)
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/796/slotdjbacksigned1st1st.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/714/slotdjbacksigned1st1st.jpg/)
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/491/slotdjsigned1st1st.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/slotdjsigned1st1st.jpg/)
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/4852/slotsigned.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/slotsigned.jpg/)

[Ben Staad]

I'm very pleased that this finally came in....

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

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

[Ric]

Excellent Tim! Glad you finally got yours!

[carlosdetweiller]

Still a good deal, right? Please say YES!!


Yes. Definitely. Especially since it is signed.

[CurtSeattle]

Uh oh...not sure if I goofed my deal on Salem's Lot or made it better just now.

The same seller just sold me a 1st/1st Night Shift in VG+ condition it sounds like for $300.

PRICE-CLIPPED DJ though. :( (too be honest, i didn't see that it had the price-clipped jacket...stupid quick impulse buy...I thought it was too good to be true...lol!).

Did I goof up my sweet deal or is $300 for a price-clipped 1st/1st Night Shift in great shape okay? The only two books I needed (other than a matching S/L DT set) were salem's lot and night shift 1st/1st copies, so figured the time was now. This Night Shift is NOT signed.

p.s. Cool, The Five! He is a great author for sure.

[jhanic]

Mick Garris' A Life in the Cinema with King's Introduction. This is the "Launch Party Edition".

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

Interestingly, Barry Hoffman of Gauntlet told me "There is just one version. It was called a launch edition but also served as an ARC for reviewers" when I asked him about either the ARC or the Launch Edition. Olverts has a copy that states it's an Advance Review Copy.

John

[olverts]

Congratulations ! So you got this from Barry ?
Yes mine states "Uncorrected proof pages" , according to the seller this was a gift from Mick Garris to a Student taking his film course or something like that.
It´s inscribed to " Denise - hope you can make it through the film course ! All the best Mick Garris

According to Clive Barker´s site there´s these differerent editions : Gauntlet Press, USA, 2000. Paperback proof, launch party edition, trade and limited editions.

[Garrell]

Cool, also got my Knowing Darkness ( not signed version:cry:), Desperation (limited ed.), and what was supposed to be a 1st Gerald's Game. It wasn't, my fault for drinking and ebaying, but not gonna send it back or slam the seller. Five bucks for a good reading copy if I ever read it again, probably give to someone at work.

[Shannon]

Price-clipped = Not for Shannon.

[Patrick]

... my fault for drinking and ebaying...
Been there. It's a dangerous combination.

[Jimimck]

... my fault for drinking and ebaying...
Been there. It's a dangerous combination.

Like "smoking" and going to the supermarket...

[Randall Flagg]

... my fault for drinking and ebaying...
Been there. It's a dangerous combination.

Like "smoking" and going to the supermarket...
Worse. A Lot worse. I never left the Supermarket with a $10 promo item that I spent $400+ on.....