Your New Pride and Joy!

[Patrick]

Welcome back, David! Congratulations, great to see you posting again.

Ben Mears, I like those paintings a lot.

[WeDealInLead]

Arrived today:
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/102/couch022.jpg

Neil Gaiman is signed. River Run bookstore sent it an a padded envelope so both bottom corners are slightly bent and there is damage to the upper back cover too.

[Patrick]

That sucks. When the damaged book arrived, did you call River Run and discuss the situation?

(Congrats on the others.)

[Shannon]

Nice! Can you post pictures of the covers of the matching SK books? I like it when books match. There is a few Sk books that pop up on eBay every now and then and they have rather nice dreary/beautiful artwork on the covers, kind of like a painting ... I don't know too much about them but I like them. Them, and the collector's editions and the comic book-type artwork ones, and the Holdorf ones. Love it.

[Stockerlone]

And here is comming, more promo stuff from my big parcel.:
Stephen King Pins Misery is coming, The Dark Half, Needful things... buy now...pay later, Sleepwalkers Meow
http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=163280486&imageType=image

I need more than 10 years to find one of the promo Stephen King - King of Horror promo mugs from German
Book Publisher Heyne, now... i have TWO of them:cool:
https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=163280745&imageType=image

[ELazansky]

Nice! Can you post pictures of the covers of the matching SK books? I like it when books match. There is a few Sk books that pop up on eBay every now and then and they have rather nice dreary/beautiful artwork on the covers, kind of like a painting ... I don't know too much about them but I like them. Them, and the collector's editions and the comic book-type artwork ones, and the Holdorf ones. Love it.

Here you go...

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

[carlosdetweiller]

I've always liked that set but it never has really caught on with collectors. They were published in 1990 to coincide with Doubleday's publication of the uncut version of THE STAND. I think there is only one printing of that particular edition so they are not real common, esp. in F/F condition.

[jhanic]

What appear to be the original printer's proofs for It:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/It1.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/It2.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/It3.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/It4.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/It5.jpg


And the same for Misery:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/Misery1.jpg

I originally thought these were just F&Gs, but after inspection, I realize these are pre-proof items.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Those are great!

[carlosdetweiller]

They are called bluelines or just blues. Good stuff. Congratulations!

[jhanic]

They are called bluelines or just blues. Good stuff. Congratulations!

I vaguely remembered reading about these somewhere but I wasn't sure at all. Thanks for the info.

John

[Patrick]

Wow, congrats, John!


Also, I like that matching set of SK books upthread. I don't recall ever seeing them all.

[mcdonaldj]

It is not S.K., but I just got back from an LA book signing with George R. R. Martin. A friend of a friend works on the HBO series and got me out of the very long line to get the book personalized and hang out with him for about a 1/2 hour in advance of the mass signing - very cool. Incidentally, the signing was capped at 750 folks with no personalization and the staff told me that they expected it to take 2 1/2 hours or so. For the S.K. signing in D.C. capped at 400, with personalization I'd guess it would take about the same length of time depending on how organized it is.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Book_Signing.JPG

[Shannon]

WeDealInLead and EL, I love that set of books! If I were to search for them, what words would I use? Probably none, right? Just search for the covers I guess. :(

mcdonaldj, nice addition! :)

John, those are some nifty new items you got there. :)

[Patrick]

Great story, great inscription, Jacob!


After ogling everyone else's phtos since this book was released, I finally have a copy of my own. It arrived just today and I could not be more pleased.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/SK-KnowingDarkness1.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/SK-KnowingDarkness4.jpg

The title page of my copy is signed by George Beahm, from whom I purchased this traycased edition (signed by the artists).

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/SK-KnowingDarkness5.jpg

It is a beautiful two volume production. I could not be more pleased.

[Jimimck]

That is such a cool addition Patrick.
I can feel the envy rising inside me as I type lol

[agrabin]

Not a book, but here's my tale...

In 1967, one of my best mates at that time was a guy called Sandy Lowe. His dad owned a glazing business and as you can imagine, they were well heeled...in my terms, and most others in our town, at that time, what you would call mega-rich. He (Sandy's dad that is) had a 2.4 litre Jaguar Mk II - maroon red with matching leather interior, walnut dash, wire wheels etc. In those days young men were not into cars the way they are now, since the vast majority couldn't afford to buy a gallon of petrol never mind own a car. The only ones on our street who had one was a family, well, the eldest son, whom it was alleged was (literally) a gangster. Anyway, Sandy's dad would occasionally go on business trips and when he was away Sandy would drive the car. We were out in it one night and he asked me if I would like to drive it...me??...no licence!! never drove before!!...but, at that age you're up for anything...how hard could it be after all?
I did drive it for a short distance, on a dark country road in the 'a***h**e of nowhere'. When I got into the driving seat I asked my mate how to switch the car on and he replied, ''the vehicle is already switched on Alex'', or words to that effect, as is the way in the Scottish vernacular...I never forgot that. When I got more than a bit nervous about driving we decided I should reverse into an opening at the side of the road so we could go back the way we came. Unfortunately I reversed into what turned out to be a gate leading to a field. No damage to the car luckily but a sobering experience for me. I fell in love with it - not the way you would love a woman, but the way you might love a piece of art, or your football team, or the best juicy steak with all the trimmings, or maybe even a signed Gunslinger 1/1. That same night, I promised myself that someday I'd own a Jag.

44 years on and three kids later...no Jag, until now that is.

I haven't had any contact with Sandy since about 1972 but I did see him on Countdown (for those not in the UK, it's a TV quiz show) about 10 years ago...he got beat!!...oh well.

I'd had my (now previous) car for 4 years and thought that it was about time for a change. Lo and behold, when looking for my new 'dream machine', I came across this Jag near where I live and, as I've done a number of times in the past with others, went to look at it. As I said, I sort of fell in love with it, and I'm not getting any younger, am I? It's not new, or even nearly new, but I did buy it, and it is mine, a Jag after all these years.

JAGUAR S-TYPE 2.7L V6 TWIN TURBO DIESEL AUTOMATIC SPORT

It will probably cost me an arm and a leg to run but what the heck, you only live once and my time here is coming closer to it's end...though hopefully not in the near future.

(Every time I try to upload a photo the process seems to freeze and eventually it goes into a queue, so I can only post a link.)

So, if you haven't fallen asleep by now or lost the will to live, and can be bothered with clicking through each link, please have a look at the following photos...

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp53988%3Enu%3D3568%3E7%3B4%3E3%3B%3B% 3E26597%3B44%3A%3C243ot1lsi

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp539%3A8%3Enu%3D3568%3E7%3B4%3E3%3C3% 3E26597%3B44%3B4243ot1lsi

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp53996%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243%3E WSNRCG%3D35688%3A3%3B%3C9334nu0mrj

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp53993%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243%3E WSNRCG%3D356889%3B672334nu0mrj

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp539%3B3%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243% 3EWSNRCG%3D35688%3A3%3B%3C%3B334nu0mrj

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp539%3A7%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243% 3EWSNRCG%3D356889%3B673334nu0mrj

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp539%3A3%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243% 3EWSNRCG%3D356889%3C858334nu0mrj

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp539%3C3%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243% 3EWSNRCG%3D356889%3C859334nu0mrj

[ELazansky]

WeDealInLead and EL, I love that set of books! If I were to search for them, what words would I use? Probably none, right? Just search for the covers I guess. :(

I don't think there is a good way to search for them. You're best just to look for the covers and make sure the book they are selling matches the cover.

[Cook]

Haven't been here in a while, way behind on doling out praise, here goes..

Stockerlone - Love the cup !
ELazansky - nice matched set
jhanic - Again, something I've never seen.
Patrick - Nice... Darkness, was six stories new as well?
mcdonaldj - nice non-SK
agrabin - you're right, you only live once. Nice story - really nice Jag

Congratulations to all listed, sorry if I missed anyone.

[jhanic]

I forgot to thank, publicly, ShannonMovies, for connecting me up with the seller of the Misery and It bluelines. Thanks a bunch, guy!

John

[jhanic]

Not a book, but here's my tale...

In 1967, one of my best mates at that time was a guy called Sandy Lowe. His dad owned a glazing business and as you can imagine, they were well heeled...in my terms, and most others in our town, at that time, what you would call mega-rich. He (Sandy's dad that is) had a 2.4 litre Jaguar Mk II - maroon red with matching leather interior, walnut dash, wire wheels etc. In those days young men were not into cars the way they are now, since the vast majority couldn't afford to buy a gallon of petrol never mind own a car. The only ones on our street who had one was a family, well, the eldest son, whom it was alleged was (literally) a gangster. Anyway, Sandy's dad would occasionally go on business trips and when he was away Sandy would drive the car. We were out in it one night and he asked me if I would like to drive it...me??...no licence!! never drove before!!...but, at that age you're up for anything...how hard could it be after all?
I did drive it for a short distance, on a dark country road in the 'a***h**e of nowhere'. When I got into the driving seat I asked my mate how to switch the car on and he replied, ''the vehicle is already switched on Alex'', or words to that effect, as is the way in the Scottish vernacular...I never forgot that. When I got more than a bit nervous about driving we decided I should reverse into an opening at the side of the road so we could go back the way we came. Unfortunately I reversed into what turned out to be a gate leading to a field. No damage to the car luckily but a sobering experience for me. I fell in love with it - not the way you would love a woman, but the way you might love a piece of art, or your football team, or the best juicy steak with all the trimmings, or maybe even a signed Gunslinger 1/1. That same night, I promised myself that someday I'd own a Jag.

44 years on and three kids later...no Jag, until now that is.

I haven't had any contact with Sandy since about 1972 but I did see him on Countdown (for those not in the UK, it's a TV quiz show) about 10 years ago...he got beat!!...oh well.

I'd had my (now previous) car for 4 years and thought that it was about time for a change. Lo and behold, when looking for my new 'dream machine', I came across this Jag near where I live and, as I've done a number of times in the past with others, went to look at it. As I said, I sort of fell in love with it, and I'm not getting any younger, am I? It's not new, or even nearly new, but I did buy it, and it is mine, a Jag after all these years.

JAGUAR S-TYPE 2.7L V6 TWIN TURBO DIESEL AUTOMATIC SPORT

It will probably cost me an arm and a leg to run but what the heck, you only live once and my time here is coming closer to it's end...though hopefully not in the near future.

(Every time I try to upload a photo the process seems to freeze and eventually it goes into a queue, so I can only post a link.)

So, if you haven't fallen asleep by now or lost the will to live, and can be bothered with clicking through each link, please have a look at the following photos...

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp53988%3Enu%3D3568%3E7%3B4%3E3%3B%3B% 3E26597%3B44%3A%3C243ot1lsi

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp539%3A8%3Enu%3D3568%3E7%3B4%3E3%3C3% 3E26597%3B44%3B4243ot1lsi

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp53996%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243%3E WSNRCG%3D35688%3A3%3B%3C9334nu0mrj

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp53993%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243%3E WSNRCG%3D356889%3B672334nu0mrj

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp539%3B3%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243% 3EWSNRCG%3D35688%3A3%3B%3C%3B334nu0mrj

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp539%3A7%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243% 3EWSNRCG%3D356889%3B673334nu0mrj

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp539%3A3%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243% 3EWSNRCG%3D356889%3C858334nu0mrj

http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp539%3C3%3Enu%3D93%3C9%3E89%3B%3E243% 3EWSNRCG%3D356889%3C859334nu0mrj

A beautiful machine!

John

[agrabin]

Thanks John

[mcdonaldj]

Thanks John

Patrick - awesome pictures and a great addition.

agrabin - I really like the Jag as well, great color choice and a cool story to go with it.

[mcdonaldj]

...Incidentally, the signing was capped at 750 folks with no personalization and the staff told me that they expected it to take 2 1/2 hours or so. For the S.K. signing in D.C. capped at 400, with personalization I'd guess it would take about the same length of time depending on how organized it is.


Anyone have any guesses how long a S.K. 400 person line with pictures and personalization would take? My book signing experience is fairly nonexistant. Thanks.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all!

Just a thought: Will King personalize books in the upcoming signing events? As far as I know, he doesn't do personalizations in signings.

[ELazansky]

It is not S.K., but I just got back from an LA book signing with George R. R. Martin. A friend of a friend works on the HBO series and got me out of the very long line to get the book personalized and hang out with him for about a 1/2 hour in advance of the mass signing - very cool. Incidentally, the signing was capped at 750 folks with no personalization and the staff told me that they expected it to take 2 1/2 hours or so. For the S.K. signing in D.C. capped at 400, with personalization I'd guess it would take about the same length of time depending on how organized it is.



That's awesome! I am not able to make it to any of his tour stops, so I had to order a copy from The Signed Page. I know his website has been pretty adamant about no personalizations, so you are lucky to have a friend in high places! And a great personalization it is!

[Randall Flagg]

...Incidentally, the signing was capped at 750 folks with no personalization and the staff told me that they expected it to take 2 1/2 hours or so. For the S.K. signing in D.C. capped at 400, with personalization I'd guess it would take about the same length of time depending on how organized it is.


Anyone have any guesses how long a S.K. 400 person line with pictures and personalization would take? My book signing experience is fairly nonexistant. Thanks.
First off, I haven't seen anything to lead me to believe the books will be personalized-perhaps I missed something.
If King spends 30 seconds with each person that would be over 3 hours, I would be surprised if each person got more than 15 seconds.

[Patrick]

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys. (Cook, I've had the SIX STORIES for a little while. It's just there for perspective.)

Alex, that is a great story and a beautiful ride. The first thing you should do is head over to the car wash that Terry frequents. Don't forget your camera.

[Rahfa]

The Harvard signing a couple years back had - I would estimate - 500-600 people (maybe more, and I'd be shocked if it was less).

It took about three hours or so - probably started at 8 and I got my book signed at 11, and there were still people behind me, though I was near the end.

He did not personalize, and I probably had 20 seconds of face time, if that, which about fits RF's math above.

[agrabin]

Thanks Patrick - couldn't understand the Terry car wash thing but got it on Youtube :lol: - yup, that would be me alright...

[Sir_Boomme]

Thanks Patrick - couldn't understand the Terry car wash thing but got it on Youtube :lol: - yup, that would be me alright...


that would be me (sir_boomme) and the car wash... just check out the random thread in this corner - or my art & hot girls thread here:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?2575-Sir_Boomme-s-art/page5

and all will become clear...

BTW... nice ride there!

[Shannon]

St. Patty's Day, I love the traycased Knowing Darkness. Mentioned it before somewhere, but it is not only one of my favorite King-related items that I own, but it is one of my favorite items that I own, period.

John, no public thanking is necessary. Glad I could do it. :)

agrabin, lovely story and car. Your story made me feel happy. Thanks. :)

Received the first of a few packages (coming eventually, lol) yesterday, this is the magazines package. Taking pictures now. Pics soon.

[Patrick]

Thanks Patrick - couldn't understand the Terry car wash thing but got it on Youtube :lol: - yup, that would be me alright...


that would be me (sir_boomme) and the car wash... just check out the random thread in this corner - or my art & hot girls thread here:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?2575-Sir_Boomme-s-art/page7

and all will become clear...

BTW... nice ride there!
Yep, that's the Terry I meant.

Shannon, thanks. I agree it is very impressive!

[agrabin]

Thanks Patrick - couldn't understand the Terry car wash thing but got it on Youtube :lol: - yup, that would be me alright...


that would be me (sir_boomme) and the car wash... just check out the random thread in this corner - or my art & hot girls thread here:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?2575-Sir_Boomme-s-art/page5

and all will become clear...

BTW... nice ride there!

I've just checked out that link Terry...great photos. What camera do you have?...or I'm guessing you have more than one.

The pictures taken at the Twin Peaks Restaurant car wash are especially good...of the cars of course.

I like your style...

[agrabin]

St. Patty's Day, I love the traycased Knowing Darkness. Mentioned it before somewhere, but it is not only one of my favorite King-related items that I own, but it is one of my favorite items that I own, period.

John, no public thanking is necessary. Glad I could do it. :)

agrabin, lovely story and car. Your story made me feel happy. Thanks. :)

Received the first of a few packages (coming eventually, lol) yesterday, this is the magazines package. Taking pictures now. Pics soon.

Thanks SM...glad my story made you 'smile'

[Shannon]

New Additions: 20110727

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6060/20110727008.jpg
Individual magazine pics including all Stephen King-related items inside coming soon in my Collection Thread. Will update this post when finished.

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Shannon!

John

[Randall Flagg]

All that and still no TMSG. Nice haul though. Congratulations.

[Garrell]

Grats SM.

[east-tennessee]

[QUOTE=ShannonsMovies;630051]WeDealInLead and EL, I love that set of books! If I were to search for them, what words would I use? Probably none, right? Just search for the covers I guess. :(

http://http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_976.jpg


Shannon I just searched ebay under the book titles and found these four doubleday covers. The one impossible to find is Carrie, with Carrie written verticle on the spine, Bob has shown one in somewhere.....

Nice stuff everyone.....love the Jaguar....

[WeDealInLead]

east tennesee, I can't see the pic and link. Ironically, I found Carrie on a local buy & sell site. The Shining I found on eBay for $.99

[DanishCollector]

shannon, seems like you and I are collecting King in the same way. These days I'm buying lots of magazines (occasionally anthologies and papers) with King fiction and non-fiction, from either Amazon or Betts´ or Overlook. Gosh, there's so much out there. When I'm done doing that I'll move on to getting those first editions I don't have, which is a handful, especially of the earlier books. I don't collect limited editions as a rule, or foreign books, proofs, articles on King and interviews with King...only stuff written by him. I also collect screenplays. It's a joy when you update your buys and please don't ever stop:)

[Shannon]

I have a vision of the future. My Stephen King room is a little bit like the pictures I've seen of carlosdetweiller's basement ... but bigger! Wider, more shelving, ceiling to floor, wall to wall in some cases ... When you walk in, on your immediate left there is a shelf, and every book on it is Carrie. Every edition, every country, every cover. Just one each, I'm not greedy, lol. The next shelf would be Salem's Lot ... on and on and on. US First Editions are one thing ... How about a collection of Panamanian First Editions!? :)

I want everything, and when I see a good deal, especially in a bundle, I buy it. With these magazines there are a lot of first editions, artist editions, gift editions, odds and ends, movie press kits, etc coming. I was bored at work one day and decided to try Craigslist to see if I can find any deals that seemed legit. I met this collector and as a trial run, we did the magazine transaction first. Everything has gone smoothly and we will be doing another package sometime soon. :)

[Shannon]

Slow on the taking pics/updating spreadsheet/updating Collection Thread, will get to it eventually, lol.

Danish, where is your collection thread!?

[carlosdetweiller]

I have a vision of the future. My Stephen King room is a little bit like the pictures I've seen of carlosdetweiller's basement ... but bigger! Wider, more shelving, ceiling to floor, wall to wall in some cases ...

You and I share the same vision. I am out of room for my collection to grow and now must move to a house with a bigger basement.

[Merlin1958]

I have a vision of the future. My Stephen King room is a little bit like the pictures I've seen of carlosdetweiller's basement ... but bigger! Wider, more shelving, ceiling to floor, wall to wall in some cases ...

You and I share the same vision. I am out of room for my collection to grow and now must move to a house with a bigger basement.

I hear that!!! "We're gonna need a bigger boat"!!!!! LOL

[Shannon]

I moved from a thinner four-shelf bookcase to a wider six-shelf bookcase and somehow the same amount of books fill up both ... How does this happen? lol

I searched for ... what did I search for ... Oh yeah, Night Shift ... I searched for Night Shift on eBay yesterday and found maybe 25-30 different covers. Love it love it love it. I think that's what I'm going to do one day ... just ... "Hmmm, today seems like a good day for Gerald's Game ..." and then buy up every cover I see, lol.

[Merlin1958]

I moved from a thinner four-shelf bookcase to a wider six-shelf bookcase and somehow the same amount of books fill up both ... How does this happen? lol

I searched for ... what did I search for ... Oh yeah, Night Shift ... I searched for Night Shift on eBay yesterday and found maybe 25-30 different covers. Love it love it love it. I think that's what I'm going to do one day ... just ... "Hmmm, today seems like a good day for Gerald's Game ..." and then buy up every cover I see, lol.

You're a bit strange, but wonderful!!!

[Shannon]

I love you too buddy. :)

[DanishCollector]

shannon, I don't have a thread just yet. My collection are currently stored in a huge closet for protection since I've had previous problems with silverfish that found books and papers a mighty meal. Luckily they only gnawed in photocopies I later got again and some old paperbacks that were easy to replace. I don't know why but they stayed clear of the hardbacks. That problem is long solved but I haven't found a new bookcase that would fit with all my stuff. I will definitely make some pics in the not-too-distant future. I forgot to add I have a few memoribilia such as the Derry tree ornament, the Desperation/Regulators nightlight (still in its package and unused), and Nightmares & Dreamscapes postcards featuring illustrations from some of the stories in that collection.

[biomieg]

Looking forward to seeing some pics, Peter!

[Garrell]

I know I am up too early when you europes' are posting fresh, hehe. Couldn't sleep so I figured I would do some online SK browing/shopping and drink some java and blare some G n' R.

[biomieg]

Early? It's close to 1 PM here! Almost weekend!

[Garrell]

Bah, got up at 4:30 am here is now just 7, I work at 11, ugh. Long day.

[Tito_Villa]

Early? It's close to 1 PM here! Almost weekend!

Omg i can't wait for the weekend, been alone this week with the dog whil Nicola has visited Belgium & Germany for work ... lots of horrible mornings!

[Jimimck]

11pm on a Friday night, weekend has begun and so has the first bottle of Red!

[biomieg]

Will she be back today, Tom?

I'm looking forward to spending the night with my girlfriend and no less than four other ladies and dinner & wine. No guys except me. Only a couple more hours to go!

[Tito_Villa]

Will she be back today, Tom?

I'm looking forward to spending the night with my girlfriend and no less than four other ladies and dinner & wine. No guys except me. Only a couple more hours to go!

Yup, she just phoned me from France while waiting to come back on the Chanel Tunnel - been wierd without her! And a meal with 5 women sounds like a lot of work :unsure: will you be able to get a word in all night?

[biomieg]

Hah! Not sure about that... but I've known all four of them for more than 15-20 years (my girlfriend is the 'new kid on the block' in this bunch) so I guess I'll be okay.

[biomieg]

Getting back on topic again, I received the unsigned ONE FOR THE ROAD earlier this week. Got it for about £40 and I must say I really like it!

http://www.pspublishing.co.uk/ekmps/shops/appleworld/images/one-for-the-road-jhc-by-stephen-king-525-p.gif

[Garrell]

Nice, I like it.

[biomieg]

Yes, it's a tiny thing (smaller than I expected at least) but it's a nice production with lots of cool illustrations. Not sure if I would have paid the retail price of £75 but this was an okay price, especially since shipping from the UK to The Netherlands is cheap.

[jhanic]

I moved from a thinner four-shelf bookcase to a wider six-shelf bookcase and somehow the same amount of books fill up both ... How does this happen? lol

I searched for ... what did I search for ... Oh yeah, Night Shift ... I searched for Night Shift on eBay yesterday and found maybe 25-30 different covers. Love it love it love it. I think that's what I'm going to do one day ... just ... "Hmmm, today seems like a good day for Gerald's Game ..." and then buy up every cover I see, lol.

For a lot of the various covers, check out:

http://www.stephenkingshop.com/bookcovers.htm

It hasn't been kept up-to-date, but...

John

[Cook]

New Additions: 20110727

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6060/20110727008.jpg
Individual magazine pics including all Stephen King-related items inside coming soon in my Collection Thread. Will update this post when finished.

Shannon... Nice haul,
I especially like the Adelina's and the F&SF's

[biomieg]

The little AB Bookman's Weekly copy is a nice Quirky King item (as Jerome would say). That's the one with the early article on collecting King, isn't it? Looks better than mine! And I like the Phantasmagoria issues, that's a set I still need to complete (I'm about halfway I think).

[DanishCollector]

I thought it was American Bookseller with A Pilgrim's Progress (an early non-fiction piece by King).

[carlosdetweiller]

I thought it was American Bookseller with A Pilgrim's Progress (an early non-fiction piece by King).

No, it is an article written by Peter Schneider in the early 1980's. I actually went to a library (in 1982, I think), found the article on microfilm (or maybe microfiche) and copied it to read it. It was the very first article of its kind on collecting Stephen King and I read it and reread it several times. It really got me started.

I have the magazine with "A Pilgrim's Progress" in it and can post a picture later if you would like to see it.

[DanishCollector]

I have A Pilgrim's Progress as scans but would like to see the cover.

[Randall Flagg]

Just opened this today:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_3168.JPG

[jhanic]

Beautiful! I saw the pics in the catalog, also.

John

[Randall Flagg]

The darn thing is almost as big as Knowing Darkness. It doesn't fit on any of my shelves.

[Garrell]

RF, I think I have a spot to hold it for you...

[carlosdetweiller]

I have A Pilgrim's Progress as scans but would like to see the cover.

The January 1980 issue of AMERICAN BOOKSELLER. Not sure how rare or scarce this is but I know I looked for a long time for a copy with this early King non-fiction piece. Was lucky that when I found one it was in real nice condition.

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

[jhanic]

Nice!

John

[Shannon]

John, thanks for the website. I have a foreign website saved that is the same thing, but it's kinda hard to read. :) I love the different covers. That's why I think I will place the books in order by book, instead of type of subcollection (first edition, proof, signed limited) ... Like, right now, I have The Dark Half first edition, The Dark Half proof, and a Dark Half paperback all next to each other. It doesn't look the best, but when I have twenty different ones, it will. :)

[DanishCollector]

Thanks for the pic. It's one that I can't find on Amazon and have never seen it listed on Betts' or at Overlook but mayhap I haven't looked hard enough.

[DanHocker]

The darn thing is almost as big as Knowing Darkness. It doesn't fit on any of my shelves.

Nice! I'm hoping to see some people posting the Vol 2's soon. Mindy managed to get most of them lettered before she went on vacation, so I got most of them shipped.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The darn thing is almost as big as Knowing Darkness. It doesn't fit on any of my shelves.

Nice! I'm hoping to see some people posting the Vol 2's soon. Mindy managed to get most of them lettered before she went on vacation, so I got most of them shipped.

Dan

Is this what you wanted to see?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/Lettered_R_Set.png

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Shannon]

Ooooohhhh ...

Aaaaahhhhhhh ... :)

[biomieg]

Newest Pride & Joy, thanks to WeDealInLead! Little OY!

https://www.horror-mall.com/images/D/OY-7.jpg

(stock photo, sorry)

My girlfriend and I like him a lot. Cutest little thing.

[Ben Staad]

The darn thing is almost as big as Knowing Darkness. It doesn't fit on any of my shelves.

Nice! I'm hoping to see some people posting the Vol 2's soon. Mindy managed to get most of them lettered before she went on vacation, so I got most of them shipped.

Dan

Is this what you wanted to see?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/Lettered_R_Set.png

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Very nice!

[biomieg]

This is probably a stupid question, but is the lettered vol. 2 smaller than vol. 1? I'm asking not only because it looks like that in the picture but because I know the proofs for the books are also slightly different in size. Just wondering, nothing to lose my sleep over.

[Ben Staad]

This is probably a stupid question, but is the lettered vol. 2 smaller than vol. 1? I'm asking not only because it looks like that in the picture but because I know the proofs for the books are also slightly different in size. Just wondering, nothing to lose my sleep over.

LOL! I was going to ask this as well but I decided it must just be the camera angle. :)

[Cook]

Just opened this today:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/IMG_3168.JPG

Wow, incredible !
Dust jacket has a real classic look to it.
you right, the clam case does seem a bit excessive (size wise)

[DanHocker]

The darn thing is almost as big as Knowing Darkness. It doesn't fit on any of my shelves.

Nice! I'm hoping to see some people posting the Vol 2's soon. Mindy managed to get most of them lettered before she went on vacation, so I got most of them shipped.

Dan

Is this what you wanted to see?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/Lettered_R_Set.png

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Nice! Actually now that I think about it, that might be the first time I've seen the two lettered editions side by side.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all! Awesome adquisitions!

[Calla_Wolf]

Ooooohhhh ...

Aaaaahhhhhhh ... :)

Orgasmic (see above for proof) :)

[Stockerlone]

Amazing Lettered.... :onfire:


My new one is not so super spectacular.

CUT! HORROR WRITERS ON HORROR FILM
slipcased limited 32/500 signed by 27 inkl. Clive Barker, Gary Brandner, Ramsey Campbell, Nancy A. Collins, John Farris, Ray Garton, Charles L. Grant, Joe R. Lansdale, Thomas F. Monteleone, Douglas E. Winter, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, etc.

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=163535049&imageType=image

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=163535072&imageType=image

[DanHocker]

This is probably a stupid question, but is the lettered vol. 2 smaller than vol. 1? I'm asking not only because it looks like that in the picture but because I know the proofs for the books are also slightly different in size. Just wondering, nothing to lose my sleep over.

The volume 2 gift editions is 21 pages shorter than the vol 1 gift edition. They are both the same trim size however. I couldn't tell you about the lettered though as I don't have a volume 1 that's easy to get to to check. In that particular picture though, I think it's how the books are leaning that makes them look different sizes.

[ELazansky]

My latest - A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin. By getting this one, I can purchase the rest of the series from Sub Press with matching numbers (assuming the series ever gets done):

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

[Ari_Racing]

That edition looks awesome!! Congratulations!

Today I received this for free:

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284602_2309848790388_1374400214_2722461_5868349_n. jpg

[Garrell]

My latest - A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin. By getting this one, I can purchase the rest of the series from Sub Press with matching numbers (assuming the series ever gets done):

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/AFeastforCrowsSP.jpg
Beautiful looking.

Very interesting Ari, looks like it may be an good read.

[Merlin1958]

That edition looks awesome!! Congratulations!

Today I received this for free:

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284602_2309848790388_1374400214_2722461_5868349_n. jpg

Wow, man that cover is awesome!!!!! Congrats!!!


And the price was right as well!!!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

That edition looks awesome!! Congratulations!

Today I received this for free:

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284602_2309848790388_1374400214_2722461_5868349_n. jpg

Wow, man that cover is awesome!!!!! Congrats!!!


And the price was right as well!!!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Garrell]

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF0976.jpg

Love that Frankenstein, beautiful book, Bernie is so bad ass. The Bachman 1st/1st was an accident, guess I have 2 now.

[Ric]

Garrell,

Congrats on the Frankenstein

[Cook]

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF0976.jpg

Love that Frankenstein, beautiful book, Bernie is so bad ass. The Bachman 1st/1st was an accident, guess I have 2 now.

Garrell,
"Frank" is pretty cool.
If you need anyone to take that accident off you hands, let me know.
Congratulations

[Robert Fulman]

In reference to a since deleted comment, does a Bachman Books first have raised gold lettering or not?

[Randall Flagg]

In reference to a since deleted comment, does a Bachman Books first have raised gold lettering or not?
According to the Catalog entry and picture-yes.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Bachman+Books+The+-+Trade+HC

[Cook]

In reference to a since deleted comment, does a Bachman Books first have raised gold lettering or not?
According to the Catalog entry and picture-yes.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Bachman+Books+The+-+Trade+HC

Ouch !
Not looking good Darrell.

[Garrell]

Not a biggie, got it real cheap. The Frankenstien is the one that puts a smile on my face.

[Ric]

Sorry for removing the comment, I didn't think it was appropriate to bring it up here. But now that it's out anyway...

That Bachman Books is most likely a Book Club Edition. The first edition/first printing has the raised gold leaf on the jacket and a full numberline on the copyright page. Also, I've noticed that some of the book club editions omit the full page reproductions of the paperback covers before each book.

[Robert Fulman]

In reference to a since deleted comment, does a Bachman Books first have raised gold lettering or not?
According to the Catalog entry and picture-yes.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Bachman+Books+The+-+Trade+HCThanks. I couldn't tell from the picture and somehow missed the word "embossing".

[Stockerlone]

More Promo Stuff:
100.3 WKIT - Stephen King's Rock and Roll Station - Promo Sweatshirt + Mug + Cap

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=163715024&imageType=image

[Garrell]

New stuff from yesterday...
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF0992.jpg

[Bethany]

Not the typical collector's presentation, but here is my pride and joy with her pride and joy....
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/susanfox86/270669_10150314304647112_693247111_9381125_7448339 _n.jpg

Which is now a signed, first edition :D
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/susanfox86/281587_10150332728252112_693247111_9578910_3657928 _n.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup: for BOTH pride and joys!

John

[Bethany]

Thanks, John! Having a kid that not only reads but reads and enjoys the same books as you do is amazing. We drove from Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky to meet GRRM.

[Merlin1958]

Thanks, John! Having a kid that not only reads but reads and enjoys the same books as you do is amazing. We drove from Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky to meet GRRM.

Awesome!!! My son will be jealous!!

[Ricky]

Hmm... donde esta Bethany?

[Bethany]

Hmm... donde esta Bethany?

Aquí estoy!

[Ricky]

No, como, donde esta Bethany en el foto.

[Merlin1958]

Please press "2" if you would like to view the rest of this thread in English. LOL LOL LOL

[Ari_Racing]

Just a small correction. If it's a female thing you're talking about, in spanish is "LA".

So, Ricky's message should have been

"No, ¿cómo?, ¿dónde está Bethany en la foto." ;)

[Shannon]

First we got the weird e in Michael and now we got upside down question marks!? My keyboard doesn't have these buttons ... lol

[Patrick]

:thumbsup: for BOTH pride and joys!

John
What he said!


Thanks for the Spanish grammar lesson, Ari, although it reminds of how much I've forgotten.

[Garrell]

New toys...one from AKC:)
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF0993.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF0995.jpg

[AKC]

Well, it looks as if the wife sent the right book! All S/Ls still secure at the home base!

Thanks for the purchase G!

AKC

[Shannon]

A K CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC!

[Robert Fulman]

My new pride and joy is a paperback proof (from CreateSpace, so no biggie) of a kids book I wrote:
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/9470/004nvm.jpg
I actually sold a handful (literally) of copies on Kindle and Smashwords and have received positive reviews from people I've never even met. So I cleaned it up and fixed some typos, and I have this now.

[Cook]

My new pride and joy is a paperback proof (from CreateSpace, so no biggie) of a kids book I wrote:
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/9470/004nvm.jpg
I actually sold a handful (literally) of copies on Kindle and Smashwords and have received positive reviews from people I've never even met. So I cleaned it up and fixed some typos, and I have this now.


Congratulations, very cool.
Seriously, Can I buy a non digital copy ?

[Robert Fulman]

I can have a proof sent to you, if you'd like. Otherwise, it should be available from amazon in a couple of weeks (there are a few minor formatting things I'd like to fix).

[Shannon]

That's great my friend. Keep us informed! You have at least one sale right here. :)

[WeDealInLead]

Here are a few goodies from the last week and today:

I can't afford a lettered and find the traycased underwhelming for the price so the slipcase is the edition I went for. It's still a very nice looking book, and looks right at home next to the rest of CD slipcased editions.
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/7540/august039.jpg

Most of these are from bookstores and cost a couple of bucks. I thought Gene Wolfe was a good deal at $3 and it got even better when I got home and found out it's signed (inscribed). The Mailman was a good deal too, they go for more than 10x than I paid for it. I love looking through stacks and stacks of books and sometimes it pays off.
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8858/august038.jpg

William Ollie and his newest book. I love those mini hardcovers from Delirium. I'd like to see King short stories and novellas published that way. Lebbon is a trade but I'll get it signed next month. Rest are used from bookstores:
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/5523/august040.jpg

That's it for now... as is the case with everyone here, more is always on the way.

[Garrell]

Nice grabs, I went for the slipcase version also and was very happy with it:)

[Ari_Racing]

Finally!

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/216747_2330602189210_1374400214_2751123_6531672_n. jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/215172_2330608189360_1374400214_2751127_5353560_n. jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283551_2330609629396_1374400214_2751129_4209999_n. jpg

What an incredible promo item this ledger is! THanks to David!!! :)

And another item I got, but this one is going to be a nice present to a friend of mine:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1312930128-04.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Had this for a while-eat your heart out Shannon:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1312935140-IMG_3179.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1312935081-IMG_3180.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9838&title=sneak-peak-owen-king-reverse&cat=510

[Ben Staad]

Excellent RF! That is really cool and must have been a real kick for Owen.

[Patrick]

Cool stuff, guys!


My new pride and joy is a paperback proof (from CreateSpace, so no biggie) of a kids book I wrote:
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/9470/004nvm.jpg
I actually sold a handful (literally) of copies on Kindle and Smashwords and have received positive reviews from people I've never even met. So I cleaned it up and fixed some typos, and I have this now.

I'd buy an inscribed, dated, signed proof!

[Shannon]

Love the Sneak Peek my friend, the case looks to be in real perfect condition also. Great stuff ...

And man oh man, that ledger is great. I've seen one or two of them available in my time collecting, but I've never seen the inside. That is some great stuff. I think that just might be my new TMSG!

TDCPL!

[biomieg]

TDCPL is a very nice item. I once came close to selling my copy but I'm glad I didn't. Its page count is quite underwhelming though, it's a fairly large but very thin item.

[herbertwest]

Had this for a while-eat your heart out Shannon:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1312935140-IMG_3179.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1312935081-IMG_3180.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9838&title=sneak-peak-owen-king-reverse&cat=510


Please remind me what it is?
Written by Owen?

[mae]

What is that ledger exactly?

[jhanic]

It's a promotional item issued for Dreamcatcher. It contains a few pages of King's holographic writing (including cross-outs, etc.) of that novel.

John

[mae]

Wow, never even knew about that. Would love to get a closer look.

[DanishCollector]

I don't think Owen nor Stephen wrote the description for the toy figure. Likely written by the company.

[jhanic]

Wow, never even knew about that. Would love to get a closer look.

It's too big to fit into my scanner.

John

[Bev Vincent]

iowabob has a copy of it with scans of front and back here (http://iowabob.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=68)

[Randall Flagg]

Had this for a while-eat your heart out Shannon:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1312935140-IMG_3179.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1312935081-IMG_3180.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9838&title=sneak-peak-owen-king-reverse&cat=510


Please remind me what it is?
Written by Owen?
It is a GI Joe action figure that was named after (and looks like), Stephen King's son Owen.

[Cutter]

Congrats Ari! The Ledger is a simple item, but a unique one. I've always thought it was a pretty cool item. I'm glad they did it.

That GI Joe figure is weird. I had no idea. lol pretty cool, though.

[Jimimck]

I'm posting these in the P&J thread as I am quite proud of my efforts today.
A work mate is away in Europe on leave, so after a quick visit to the supermarket, one 90m roll of foil, and a few hours of pissing around at work and here are the results:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Aug11009.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Aug11007.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Aug11004.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Aug11008.jpg

[Garrell]

The fan...very nice touch:)

[Randall Flagg]

The fan...very nice touch:)
I agree, that was the coup de gras.

[Dolso]

The fan...very nice touch:)
I agree, that was the coup de gras.

Maybe a nice hat would be well received???

[Ricky]

That's great. :lol:

[Randall Flagg]

Received this today. I was surprised at how small it is. Gorgeous, but petite.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1313086949-IMG_3182.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1313086957-IMG_3184.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1313086967-IMG_3185.JPG

[Robert Fulman]

Oy, mcVey! That is small...

Anywho, I got my "Sins of the Fathers" S/L today (Thanks, Shannon!). I was surprised that King signed in purple.

Also, because people showed even a bit of interest in my little book, I decided to re-design the cover so it looks like I spent more than 5 minutes on it in MS Paint (which is exactly what I did the first time around):

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7434/fullcoverpreview.jpg

[Robert Fulman]

Sorry to monopolize this thread... For our 12th Anniversary, my wife got me a few books:

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/1771/038og.jpg

After the Dark Tower, Lawrence Block's Burglar series is my favorite, so I'm excited to have some (signed) firsts. "Scoreless Thai" is a S/L from another Block series. "Gummitch and Friends" contains a tribute to Fritz Leiber by Stephen King. "Sins of the Fathers" (actually bought this from ShannonsMovies; Thanks again, Shannon!) is signed by both Lawrence Block and Stephen King (as I said above, King signed in purple):

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/6972/035swy.jpg

King's introduction to "Sins of the Fathers" was written in 1992 and was called "No Cats"; it is a tribute to how great it is to read about a private eye who doesn't have a cat. King's tribute to Leiber is also from 1992 and although it doesn't mention cats, it is contained in a volume comprising Leiber's greatest cat stories. Struck me as a funny contrast.

[Stockerlone]

When i bought several signed limited books this year from an other collector, i become this book as present.:dance:

One more for the Road - Ray Bradbury - signed
William Morrow First Edition

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=164005482&imageType=image

[Cook]

Oy, mcVey! That is small...

Anywho, I got my "Sins of the Fathers" S/L today (Thanks, Shannon!). I was surprised that King signed in purple.

Also, because people showed even a bit of interest in my little book, I decided to re-design the cover so it looks like I spent more than 5 minutes on it in MS Paint (which is exactly what I did the first time around):

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/7434/fullcoverpreview.jpg

Mike,
I downloaded a amazon kindle edition this morning, read a few pages.. intriguing
I'll try and read it this week (have to finish my other book)
As soon as paper copies are available I'll be purchasing 3 for family.
Richard

[Robert Fulman]

Thanks for the kind words, Richard. I have now converted the book to MP3 and will be listening to it this week while I read through it (this really makes errors and typos jump out). I have to admit that this is the first time I have read the entire book from start to finish; after the first few chapters, I am also intrigued. (I know this sounds facetious, but it's not; I wrote the first 4+ chapters almost ten years ago and I'm curious to see how it gels with some of the newer stuff).

[CRinVA]

My newest P&J is not King related but nonetheless here it is. Cars have not been a major part of my life since becoming a family man (many eons ago) and the car is just the means to the end - dependable transportation for getting from point A to point B safely. I typically driven them into the gorund, although I do provide the necessary maintenance. It's nice to not have a monthly car payment, which I haven't has since 2003 with both car and truck paid for, BUT sometimes you have to give in. My 2003 Impala with 150K miles is in serious trouble. It currently sits in the driveway and is not much more than a lawn decoration. Needs a serious valve job and I am wondering how much and if it is even worth it. In the meantime I need a replacement so that I can get to work. Thus the new P&J. Flipping from GM to Japan I guess. First time Honda Accord owner and loving it already. It also has more bells and whistles than I am used to but what the heck! The pic is not the best quality taken from my cell phone at dusk night before last!
:redface1:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Honda.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Congratlualtions. I have driven the new Accord. It is a very impressive car, and gets good gas mileage on the 6 cylinder, and very good on the 4.

[jhanic]

It 25th Anniversary edition proof from CD:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/It25thAnniversaryEditionproof.jpg

And the spine:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/It25thAnniversaryEditionspineproof.jpg

John

[biomieg]

Love it, John! Are the illustrations in there as well?

[jhanic]

No, no illustrations. It's a massive volume even then.

John

[Ari_Racing]

WOW! Congratulations!!

[Cook]

My newest P&J is not King related but nonetheless here it is. Cars have not been a major part of my life since becoming a family man (many eons ago) and the car is just the means to the end - dependable transportation for getting from point A to point B safely. I typically driven them into the gorund, although I do provide the necessary maintenance. It's nice to not have a monthly car payment, which I haven't has since 2003 with both car and truck paid for, BUT sometimes you have to give in. My 2003 Impala with 150K miles is in serious trouble. It currently sits in the driveway and is not much more than a lawn decoration. Needs a serious valve job and I am wondering how much and if it is even worth it. In the meantime I need a replacement so that I can get to work. Thus the new P&J. Flipping from GM to Japan I guess. First time Honda Accord owner and loving it already. It also has more bells and whistles than I am used to but what the heck! The pic is not the best quality taken from my cell phone at dusk night before last!
:redface1:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Honda.JPG

looks like you'll be pulling up in style a the Mason awards.
Congrats

[Jimimck]

Love the IT proof John!

[Randall Flagg]

Congratulations John. I wonder who else obtained one?

[jhanic]

I've heard there were between 10 and 12 produced.

John

[Robert Fulman]

So, 11 then?

[Jimimck]

So, 11 then?

LOL!

[Merlin1958]

It 25th Anniversary edition proof from CD:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/It25thAnniversaryEditionproof.jpg

And the spine:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/It25thAnniversaryEditionspineproof.jpg

John

Bastard!!!! I knew you'd get one!!!!


Congrats!!!! You still "Da Proof Man"!!!!!!


:smile_002:

[frik]

Congratulations, John!

sk

[Pasiuk57]

make that 10 left

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats John!!

[Randall Flagg]

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

[Ari_Racing]

NIce!

Congratulations, Jerome!

[jhanic]

Great! Congratulations, Jerome!

John

[Fsmdr]

Very nice, Jerome!. It's still in shrinkwraps?.

[jhanic]

Mine wasn't in shrinkwrap. It was in a plastic bag.

John

[Pasiuk57]

Mine was in a bag also!

[Ari_Racing]

Wow. Who else got one?

[Pasiuk57]

I just received a Scribner proof of 11/22/63 in the mail today
Very tough to find I heard?

[Ben Staad]

I just received a Scribner proof of 11/22/63 in the mail today
Very tough to find I heard?

I'm going to have to quit reading these forums because I am way to jealous. :) Congrats everyone.

[Garrell]

I just received a Scribner proof of 11/22/63 in the mail today
Very tough to find I heard?

I'm going to have to quit reading these forums because I am way to jealous. :) Congrats everyone.

Crying myself:(

[Shannon]

Nice new additions everybody. :)

[Cook]

Proof is cool indeed,
Congrats to you all.

[Randall Flagg]

Mine came in a bag. It is in Fine condition.

[Garrell]

Mine came in a bag. It is in Fine condition.

Send it to me, I will read the hell out of it. Haven't been this excited about a SK release for over a decade.
Promise it will come back with the cover still attached (w/scotch tape).

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Mine came in a bag. It is in Fine condition.

Mine came in a gold box...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41z45ZmdJ0L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Cook]

I didn't get one, but if I did... it would be bigger.

Congrats to all "IT" recipients !

[Stockerlone]

No proof.... only promo stuff:dance:

1408 silver Keyring, from German Movie Publisher Senator only as a win available.

https://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=164208404&imageType=image

[Garrell]

Yea...part 4 of the Holy Grail has arrived.
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1032.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1033.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1034.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice.

[divemaster]

Congrats on the Carrie 1/1!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all!

[Ben Staad]

Great addition...Roll Tide!!!!

[Cook]

Yea...part 4 of the Holy Grail has arrived.
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1032.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1033.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1034.jpg

Aahhhh !
Now all you need is a Gunslinger !!
Think you'll ever find one?? LOL

Very nice, Congrats.

[Niels]

Another Carrie 1st/1st

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7425/img2778x.jpg

[biomieg]

Nice, all the CARRIES!! I also have a modest new pride & joy:

(fuzzy and dark pic)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fG7og5I8fhs/Tk6q0vdDLYI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/2EmPv-bz4ic/s512/IMG_7402.JPG

And here it is, snug and safe between his new buddies:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oanULhNIyCs/Tk6q0JC-XaI/AAAAAAAAA6U/NKPR_z9Ruwk/s640/IMG_7405.JPG

This unsigned/unnumbered DANSE MACABRE seems to be one of the 35 publisher's copies mentioned in Brooks' Bibliography. It's probably of little interest to many collectors but I really love this sort of stuff.

SkippyD023, thank you for alerting us/me to this eBay auction!

[Ben Staad]

Nice, all the CARRIES!! I also have modest new pride & joy:

(fuzzy and dark pic)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fG7og5I8fhs/Tk6q0vdDLYI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/2EmPv-bz4ic/s512/IMG_7402.JPG

And here it is, snug and safe between his new buddies:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oanULhNIyCs/Tk6q0JC-XaI/AAAAAAAAA6U/NKPR_z9Ruwk/s640/IMG_7405.JPG

This unsigned/unnumbered DANSE MACABRE seems to be one of the 35 publisher's copies mentioned in Brooks' Bibliography. It's probably of little interest to many collectors but I really love this sort of stuff!

That's awesome Michaël! Thanks for sharing.

[ELazansky]

Here's my latest P&J's - sorry, not SK, but I am trying to broaden my horizons. All first printings...

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/GRRM.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Very nice Eric. I think these books are going to be solid for you.

[mcdonaldj]

I'm reading A Dance with Dragons now. I briefly considered collecting George Martin's Song of Ice and Fire S/L series until I priced them. They are going for at least as much, if not much more than S.K.'s Dark Tower S/L's. While I really enjoy the George Martin books, they are nowhere near as good as DT.

[Garrell]

Enjoying my week off... saw new "Apes" movie yesterday, got my SK tattoo today and my best SK book day ever. Earlier got my Carrie 1st/1st, later in the day these 2 showed up:)
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1039.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1040.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1042.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1044.jpg
Couple more big ones coming and my "SK summer ends":(

[Jimimck]

Nice stuff Garrell.
Let me know when you get tired of your books and want somewhere to donate them too lol!

[Garrell]

Nice stuff Garrell.
Let me know when you get tired of your books and want somewhere to donate them too lol!
LOL, talk to my son someday when I die...and good luck, his favorite writer is our boy!

[Garrell]

Funniest thing about my P&J this summer maybe that I finally got Ian Hunters' "Welcome To The Club" tonight. Missed this album for 20+ years! Always loved the barroom feel it had:)

[Merlin1958]

Funniest thing about my P&J this summer maybe that I finally got Ian Hunters' "Welcome To The Club" tonight. Missed this album for 20+ years! Always loved the barroom feel it had:)

Oh man, brain fart. What was the name of his band? You know the guys that did "All the Young Dudes, and "All the way to Memphis" among others!!!

[Garrell]

Mott the Hopple!!! Not a giant fan of Ian, just one of the best live albums ever!

[Merlin1958]

Mott the Hopple!!! Not a giant fan of Ian, just one of the best live albums ever!

YES!!! Mott the Hoople!!!!! No, they weren't the greatest, but they had a pretty decent live album as I recall listening to in the "olden days" LOL

[Garrell]

Mott the Hopple!!! Not a giant fan of Ian, just one of the best live albums ever!

YES!!! Mott the Hoople!!!!! No, they weren't the greatest, but they had a pretty decent live album as I recall listening to in the "olden days" LOL
Not "old", just a little more than recent:)

[Bethany]

Shit. I knew that. AND I AM NOT AS OLD AS YOU PEOPLE!

[Merlin1958]

Shit. I knew that. AND I AM NOT AS OLD AS YOU PEOPLE!

It was a brain fart, I know that too!!! LOL LOL

or maybe "A momentary lapse of reason"? LOL

[Cook]

Shit. I knew that. AND I AM NOT AS OLD AS YOU PEOPLE!

"YOU PEOPLE"

- That's funny !

[Shannon]

YAYYYYYY my box of Stephen King Odds & Ends arrived today. Just cracked open the box and spread everything all over the floor ... No time to really catalog everything right now, but soonsoonsoon, pics coming. :)))

Shannon

[Merlin1958]

Shit. I knew that. AND I AM NOT AS OLD AS YOU PEOPLE!

"YOU PEOPLE"

- That's funny !

LOL That's an insult to the Chronologically-Challenged? LOL LOL


:lol1:

[Randall Flagg]

Received this in the mail yesterday. Sorry for the flash spot.
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1314122010-Desperation%20Gift.JPG

[Ben Staad]

Excellent book Jerome! What are your thoughts on it? I think it's a great addition.

[Randall Flagg]

It's a nice edition. Almost as nice as the S/L. This one is still in shrinkwrap.

[Ben Staad]

It's a nice edition. Almost as nice as the S/L. This one is still in shrinkwrap.

Unwrap it Dammit! LOL and J/K

[herbertwest]

French 1st editions (with letter from the publisher) of : Joe Hill - Horns (i like the cover) and Dan Simmons Drood. I dont know Dan Simmons so far.. only by name!

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/autres-auteurs/joe-hill/joe-hill-cornes-jean-claude-lattes.jpg

[ELazansky]

My newest edition - a 2nd edition Gunslinger. The jacket is in really good shape, but I also got an mint, unused, not folded jacket as well. I think I am going to keep the current jacket on the book and hold on to the extra one. Just can't bring myself to actually putting it on the book.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/TheGunslinger2ndEd.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice, Eric! I understand your decision on saving the mint dj too.

John

[olverts]

Nice one Eric ! Would do exactly like you and save the Dj

[herbertwest]

Btw, i got a proof of SCREAMPLAYS, by Cemetery Dance.

[Stockerlone]

One more German Clive Barker

CLIVE BARKER - Das Sakrament limited 111/250 slipcased signed - Edition Phantasia

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=164465911&imageType=image

http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/stockerlonepics/Stephen_King_and_Friends/printImage?imageId=164466220&imageType=image

[Robert Fulman]

I've recently discovered there is quite a bit of arbitrage available by buying at the used book store near my work and then selling on ebay, so I've been able to fund some nice purchases at a decent discount. Here's one:

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/562/025fv.jpg

I've also got a (non-shrinkwrapped) Desperation coming as well as some Lawrence Block stuff. Can't wait to go back to work tomorrow.

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks for using the word "arbitrage". I don't run into that word very often and I like the way it sounds.

[Robert Fulman]

No problem; I aim to please. Obviously, it's not real arbitrage because there's some risk involved, but the store seems to price all its scifi and fantasy hardcovers at $10, so there are some good opportunities for a quick buck or two (examples would be 50s and 60s Tolkien, Heinlein, and Asimov).

[Merlin1958]

No problem; I aim to please. Obviously, it's not real arbitrage because there's some risk involved, but the store seems to price all its scifi and fantasy hardcovers at $10, so there are some good opportunities for a quick buck or two (examples would be 50s and 60s Tolkien, Heinlein, and Asimov).

I have a store like that here called "Bookman's" They buy used books from ya and will issue cash or "Bookman Bucks" and they generally price all used books at 8-10$. It's hit & miss, but I swear I've seen whole collections there of 1/1's for $8 a pop. You can tell they were in some poor BF's collections before his GF or Wife tossed him out and dumped the books there. Never knowing what she had.

Picked up some real gems that way!!!

BTW :thumbsup::thumbsup: for "Arbitrage".

[olverts]

Nice one Robert !

Here´s my newest proof : Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! with King´s " Home Delivery". Publication date September 20

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc519/olvertshannes/King%20Collection/ZOMBIESPROOF.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

Original artwork from IT :) off to the framers later!

[Ben Staad]

Nice one Robert !

Here´s my newest proof : Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! with King´s " Home Delivery". Publication date September 20

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc519/olvertshannes/King%20Collection/ZOMBIESPROOF.jpg

Very nice Olverts.

[Ben Staad]

Original artwork from IT :) off to the framers later!

Congrats. Please post photos when this is complete.

[divemaster]

I have a store like that here called "Bookman's" They buy used books from ya and will issue cash or "Bookman Bucks" and they generally price all used books at 8-10$. It's hit & miss, but I swear I've seen whole collections there of 1/1's for $8 a pop. You can tell they were in some poor BF's collections before his GF or Wife tossed him out and dumped the books there. Never knowing what she had.

Picked up some real gems that way!!!

Do you live in Tucson?

[TwistedNadine]

My New P&J: Dolans Cadillac with the Shotgun damage (Thanks Ric!). Im not posting pics since they are already posted but Im very happy.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Twisted! A unique item indeed!

John

[Randall Flagg]

A "twisted" item for a "twisted Nadine".:ghost_002:

[Ben Staad]

My New P&J: Dolans Cadillac with the Shotgun damage (Thanks Ric!). Im not posting pics since they are already posted but Im very happy.

Excellent purchase. I loved this item the first time I heard of it.

[Cutter]

Nothing too exciting, as all of these are books I used to own at one time, but I am building my King collection back up so I'm excited.

A flat signed 1st printing of Lisey's Story and seven faux red leather SKBC hardcovers.

[Garrell]

Replacing my 1st/5th with a 1st/1st
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/DSCF1046.jpg
Thanks Jerome:lol1:

[carlosdetweiller]

It was a good day.

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

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

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/fivemccammonnumbered1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/fivemccammonnumbered2.jpg

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Bob!

John

[Cook]

Bob, Nice day indeed.
Congratulations.

[east-tennessee]

Great stuff Bob, congrats..
I would like to see and here more about that vampyre statue....thanks

Heres a link to some high quaility masks and props..

Brian.


http://www.deathstudios.com/Masks/Index.cfm/go:site.Item/Item:62/ID:1/Group:6/index.html

[TwistedNadine]

Very Nice all. Congrats.

[Shannon]

New Additions: 20110822
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/8008/new20110828.jpg

Individual pics tomorrow in my Collection Thread, will update this post with the link then.

[Stockerlone]

Congrats to all... NICE NEW STUFF !!!

[olverts]

Trying to get my Dark Tower proof collection as complete as it can get :)
So here´s a few more i got a few days ago

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc519/olvertshannes/King%20Collection/DARKTOWERPROOFS.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Trying to get my Dark Tower proof collection as complete as it can get :)
So here´s a few more i got a few days ago


Nice. That Plume proof of W&G seems really scarce for some reason.

[olverts]

Trying to get my Dark Tower proof collection as complete as it can get :)
So here´s a few more i got a few days ago


Nice. That Plume proof of W&G seems really scarce for some reason.

Thanks ! That´s the only one for sale i could find :)

[Cook]

New Additions: 20110822
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/8008/new20110828.jpg

Individual pics tomorrow in my Collection Thread, will update this post with the link then.

Very cool Shannon
Are those (top ones) movie pamphlets ?

[Shannon]

Thanks. They're movie press kits. Pics coming later today with all contents and stuff. :)

[Robert Fulman]

So, being rained in today gave me the time to put some of my nicer books in a bookcase, which had been full of paperbacks, mostly:

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/5181/012kx.jpg

(Sorry about the flash.)

[Cook]

So, being rained in today gave me the time to put some of my nicer books in a bookcase, which had been full of paperbacks, mostly:

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/5181/012kx.jpg

(Sorry about the flash.)

Mike,
I don't see the most important one...
Yours :)

[Robert Fulman]

Thanks; right now all my copies are being read, but it'll definitely go up there at some point.

[e_taylor]

I've had these two NP&Js for over six months, but was waiting until I had them framed to share.

You'll have to excuse the flash and reflections, as it is evidently a terrible time of day to photograph glass!

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

http://i56.tinypic.com/2agn4vr.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/ak7ns0.jpg

These are both covers to the same book - "Trolley No 1852" by Edward Lee.

This book is a Lovecraft pastiche and I absolutely loved everything about it, including the artwork.

The first one is the original acrylic painting by Alex McVey for the Bloodletting Press S/L hardcover of the book.

The second one is the original oil painting by Alan M. Clark for the Deadite Press trade paperback of the book.

Hope you guys enjoy as much as I do!