Your New Pride and Joy!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Nate. You are getting quite a collection of proofs!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Excellent stuff Nate. Congratulations.

[natehorning]

Thanks y'all. I still have a lot to get but I love the effort.


Nate

[oy-the-brave]

Today I recieved my "The Dark Tower: End of the Road" Giclée by Michael Whelan, number 19/99 :excited: . Also the extra print offered as a special is fantastic, I had not seen this artwork before, as an extra bonus it is signed with a greeting and a KA doodle:)

[Matt]

Wow!

I can't wait to see pics of those <drool>

Mine is not nearly as fantastic but I got a slipcase for my Born comics from The Overlook Connection :cool:

This is the front

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/case1.JPG

Comics slip neatly inside

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/case2.JPG

This is the spine

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/case3.JPG

Its very cool, looks good on my new bookshelf :excited:

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice, Nate, Matt and Oy (I can't wait to see pictures of both illustrations!! I know one it's present in DTVII, but it will be really nice to see it framed!

Here's a picture of what I received today:

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

The postcards are not the same...have different quotes from Wireman. :)

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice stuff everyone...nate, oy, matt, ari.

Here is something that I got today. It is a set of untrimmed pages for the Viking edition of ROSE MADDER. I think it is what is commonly called a set of "F & G's" (or folded & gathered signatures). Someone has also made a nice custom traycase to house them. The pages are still attached at the top edges and are a slightly larger size than the finished book pages since they are untrimmed. I'm not sure what to make of the whole package but it was something I didn't have and it looks good on the shelf.

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

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

[jhanic]

That's really neat, Bob. I've never seen anything like that even offered!

Very nice, Ari. That's only the third tennis ball I know of. Bev Vincent got one, I have one and now yours. I don't have ANY of the post cards, though. I'll keep looking!

John

[Sir_Boomme]

That's really neat, Bob. I've never seen anything like that even offered!

Very nice, Ari. That's only the third tennis ball I know of. Bev Vincent got one, I have one and now yours. I don't have ANY of the post cards, though. I'll keep looking!

John
you all got balls...:nana:

and proofs...

i want balls....
and a duma key proof....
man....those dried up fast (the proofs - not the balls)
... bob got mine... i was watching it, set my clock alarm...woke up, but logged in about 2 minutes too late to snipe the one bob won a couple of weeks ago... and i would have gotten it most likely, because my top bid was going to be much much more than what he paid for it.
dang that bob...:pullhair:

BTW bob... like the new addition to your collection above. sweeet!

[Randall Flagg]

Wonderful item Bob. Truly unique.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Today I recieved my "The Dark Tower: End of the Road" Giclée by Michael Whelan, number 19/99 :excited: . Also the extra print offered as a special is fantastic, I had not seen this artwork before, as an extra bonus it is signed with a greeting and a KA doodle:)

Nice one Oy. Any pictures?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Mine is not nearly as fantastic but I got a slipcase for my Born comics from The Overlook Connection :cool:
Comics slip neatly inside
Its very cool, looks good on my new bookshelf :excited:

All new stuff for the collection is fantastic, whatever it may be.
I got that and the matching one for the hardback from Overlook as well.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice Ari. Your postman must have a sore back!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Here is something that I got today. It is a set of untrimmed pages for the Viking edition of ROSE MADDER. I think it is what is commonly called a set of "F & G's" (or folded & gathered signatures). Someone has also made a nice custom traycase to house them. The pages are still attached at the top edges and are a slightly larger size than the finished book pages since they are untrimmed. I'm not sure what to make of the whole package but it was something I didn't have and it looks good on the shelf.


I like the RM F&G Bob. The slipcase looks good and well made. Have you any more F&Gs?

[herbertwest]

really nice Ari! Nice bday timing ;-)

Bob, as always, impressive!

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks people!

Very nice, Bob!!
Congratulations!

[carlosdetweiller]

and a duma key proof....
man....those dried up fast (the proofs - not the balls)
... bob got mine... i was watching it, set my clock alarm...woke up, but logged in about 2 minutes too late to snipe the one bob won a couple of weeks ago... and i would have gotten it most likely, because my top bid was going to be much much more than what he paid for it.
dang that bob...:pullhair:


Yeah, that auction ended at 6:23AM Central time. My top bid was a bit higher too. It would have been interesting to see your bid. One of us would have paid a lot, I guess.

[carlosdetweiller]

I like the RM F&G Bob. The slipcase looks good and well made. Have you any more F&Gs?

A few. Actually I think I misused the term F&G for these ROSE MADDER pages, which are really just untrimmed, unbound pages.

I'm not all that familiar with publishing terms and states of books, although I am learning. I think an F&G is a separate state of the book done sometimes before or in lieu of a proof.

The first time I heard the term was in a telephone conversation with Robert Weiner at Grant Books. I was asking him about prepublication states of THE DARK TOWER books. He said that they did not do a proof of THE GUNSLINGER but did "about a dozen F&G's for inhouse use." I had to ask what that was and he explained to me that they were folded and gathered signatures done for proofreading purposes. I have never seen one of those F&G's for THE GUNSLINGER for sale.

I've got a set of F&G's for the Grant edition of DESPERATION. And I've got a set of "blues" for the Whispers Press edition of F. Paul Wilson's THE TOMB which is a set of F&G's done on blue paper.

I think these terms "F&G's" and "blues" are common in the publishing business but I don't fully understand them and the difference seems murky at times. I'll try to get up some photos of what I have and if anyone with more specific knowledge of these distinct states would like to add to or correct what I have written I would appreciate it. The mods may want to move this discussion to a different thread.

[Brice]

I like the RM F&G Bob. The slipcase looks good and well made. Have you any more F&Gs?

A few. Actually I think I misused the term F&G for these ROSE MADDER pages, which are really just untrimmed, unbound pages.

I'm not all that familiar with publishing terms and states of books, although I am learning. I think an F&G is a separate state of the book done sometimes before or in lieu of a proof.

The first time I heard the term was in a telephone conversation with Robert Weiner at Grant Books. I was asking him about prepublication states of THE DARK TOWER books. He said that they did not do a proof of THE GUNSLINGER but did "about a dozen F&G's for inhouse use." I had to ask what that was and he explained to me that they were folded and gathered signatures done for proofreading purposes. I have never seen one of those F&G's for THE GUNSLINGER for sale.

I've got a set of F&G's for the Grant edition of DESPERATION. And I've got a set of "blues" for the Whispers Press edition of F. Paul Wilson's THE TOMB which is a set of F&G's done on blue paper.

I think these terms "F&G's" and "blues" are common in the publishing business but I don't fully understand them and the difference seems murky at times. I'll try to get up some photos of what I have and if anyone with more specific knowledge of these distinct states would like to add to or correct what I have written I would appreciate it. The mods may want to move this discussion to a different thread.

From what I can find F & G are:


folded and gathered (f&g's)--A sheet or sheets from a print run, folded, cut, and generally made ready for binding, but not bound.

Sometimes they are used as revies copies or proof type states, but any untrimmed and unbound pages should be considered F&Gs.

If you'd like to start a seperate thread for this you can and one of the mods who has mod powers in this section could move the relevant posts.

Also, I found:


blues or bluelines--a printing, in blue only, from the final plates for a book. Usually only editors see these as a final check. If changes are needed, they have to be made to the film, which is expensive. Some publishers no longer use blues

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks for the definitions, Brice.

Here is a photo of my F&G's for DESPERATION. According to Robert Weiner 25 copies were done in lieu of a proof and, as such, represent the earliest published state of the book. I like these because by looking at them you get some insight as to the layout of the book that is not otherwise apparant.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/desperationfg1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/desperationfg2.jpg

[Brice]

Those are pretty neat. Is it the entire book unbound or just parts of it?

[carlosdetweiller]

Those are pretty neat. Is it the entire book unbound or just parts of it?

It's the whole book unbound.

[oy-the-brave]

Today I recieved my "The Dark Tower: End of the Road" Giclée by Michael Whelan, number 19/99 :excited: . Also the extra print offered as a special is fantastic, I had not seen this artwork before, as an extra bonus it is signed with a greeting and a KA doodle:)

Nice one Oy. Any pictures?

I should have pictures in a couple of weeks when I get them back from the framer.

[Cutter]

very nice stuff bob, I like the custom made traycase for rose Madder too!

nice ball Ari!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks for the definitions, Brice and Bob. This just emphasises how little I know about the publishing business. (I read too much fiction).

I love the Desperation F&G especially the unbound artwork.

[Brice]

Thanks for the definitions, Brice and Bob. This just emphasises how little I know about the publishing business. (I read too much fiction).

I love the Desperation F&G especially the unbound artwork.

Hey, don't feel bad about that. I probably know less of it than you do. I just did a little research when Bob mentioned he was unsure about the terms.

[Sir_Boomme]

and a duma key proof....
man....those dried up fast (the proofs - not the balls)
... bob got mine... i was watching it, set my clock alarm...woke up, but logged in about 2 minutes too late to snipe the one bob won a couple of weeks ago... and i would have gotten it most likely, because my top bid was going to be much much more than what he paid for it.
dang that bob...:pullhair:


Yeah, that auction ended at 6:23AM Central time. My top bid was a bit higher too. It would have been interesting to see your bid. One of us would have paid a lot, I guess.


i'd tell ya... but then i'd have to kill ya.... ha ha
just in case another one shows up- gotta keep quite about just how much i'd be willing to pay (ie. how foolish i am).
i can tell you.... you got out of that auction pretty darn light - good for you i ain't a morning person :D ... 9:30 is early for me. ending an auction before 6:30 central is insane. - it definitely shorted that seller some dough.

so... if you kick the bucket, tell you heirs i get first dibs on your duma proof.

[Hutch]

Since F&Gs are being discussed I turned around and found these two right away. I may have more but don't want to look right now.
These are of Cujo and Danse Macabre.

Click on image to enlarge:
320

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/RiverIsMyGoddess/icons/smiley_notworthy.gif http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/RiverIsMyGoddess/icons/smiley_notworthy.gif http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/RiverIsMyGoddess/icons/smiley_notworthy.gif http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m252/RiverIsMyGoddess/icons/smiley_notworthy.gif

[carlosdetweiller]

Since F&Gs are being discussed I turned around and found these two right away. I may have more but don't want to look right now.
These are of Cujo and Danse Macabre.

Click on image to enlarge:
320

Those are nice, Dave. I have not seen those before. I suspect that there are prepublication states of various kinds for just about every book. Most are done in small numbers for inhouse use and probably never make it to collectors. Bound manuscripts, F&G's, proofs, etc.

Here is an example of a book with both a proof and a state called "blues" (which looks like an F&G to me).

Stuart Schiff of Whispers Press published THE TOMB in 1984. It was F. Paul Wilson's first novel featuring Repairman Jack. He had made and sent out 10 proofs to reviewers (and then had to buy one on the secondary market for his own collection at a later date). He then did one set of "blues" to use as a final check prior to printing.

I'm a huge F. Paul Wilson and Repairman Jack fan and these items are among my favorites.

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

[Randall Flagg]

Here is an explanation I found:

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3499/fgbluelw9.png
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/719/fgblue2ok8.png

[wizardsrainbow]

RF-
Very informative. Thanks.
What about setting up a separate thread for F&Gs or Blues. I have a couple F&Gs that people would find of interest I think and would add to the thread.

On the other hand, just how much discussion might their be on the subject? You are the key dude here so I will let you decide.

Wiz

[Hutch]

Here is an explanation I found:

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3499/fgbluelw9.png
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/719/fgblue2ok8.png

I think much of this applies to older titles. I'm sure the digital age has eliminated many of the actual printed on paper steps that used to be standard.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks RF. Very informative. The 'blues' and F&G signatures will be the final stage whether made digitally or otherwise.

[Randall Flagg]

I think much of this applies to older titles. I'm sure the digital age has eliminated many of the actual printed on paper steps that used to be standard.

I agree 100%, but when discussing a copy of Misery or most other books done prior to ~1990 the example holds true.

[jhanic]

I'm amazed at these F&G items. I never have even seen one before, and here are a number of them. Where did you all get them--from the publishers?

John

[jhanic]

I just got word that I'll be getting advance copies of the UK Blaze paperback and the UK hardcover Duma Key, both with the publisher's letters.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Good for you John!:excited:

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm amazed at these F&G items. I never have even seen one before, and here are a number of them. Where did you all get them--from the publishers?

John


I got DESPERATION and THE TOMB directly from the respective publishers. The ROSE MADDER pages showed up on ABE the other day.

[jhanic]

Thanks, Bob. I guess I'll have to scour ABE more thoroughly! Of course, I probably couldn't afford one anyway.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Oh...I received an advance paperback copy of Blaze almost 2 weeks ago. With the letter of the publisher included.

[funky dredd]

Damn! Where are you guys finding these advance paperbacks?

[Ari_Racing]

Actually...I received it without expecting it. :)
The same happened with Cell. I received the paperback 2 months before it's release.

[jhanic]

I have a contact in the UK that gets me these (and the ARCs too).

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Here's a pic of the Artist Remarqued/Autographed Slipcased Gunslinger Born hardback I got from the Overlook, along with other assorted stuff.

The slipcase matches the one for the comics. The image is in silver for the hardback and the comics one is gold. And no, I will not be breaking the seal to open it.

Sorry about the photo colours.

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/8586/gunslingerqj4.jpg

[jhanic]

Very nice, Rabbit!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice.
Congratulations!

[tippy4]

Not SK related, but I Just got this.....

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4165/4f8c12sr7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It is a 13" tall polyester resin sculpture of THE CYCLOPS from the 1958 classic The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. I have been looking for this for a while as it does not show up on ebay too often, and when it does, the seller usually wants over $200 for it.

I am a big fan of the old Ray Harryhausen films like 20 Million Miles to Earth, Clash of the Titans, and Mysterious Island.

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice Tippy. I loved the 7th Voyage of Sinbad.

[carlosdetweiller]

That is nice, tippy4. I love Ray Harryhausen too and have all of those movies you mentioned on DVD (well, some are on VHS).

I was 8 years old in 1958 and saw that movie at the neighborhood theater. That cyclops scared the heck out of me. Even today it still has a strange effect on me. Weird.

[Pasiuk57]

I have the F and G copies from Desperation, Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Danse Macabe and Cycle of the Werewolf.
Hard to find...

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I have the F and G copies from Desperation, Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Danse Macabe and Cycle of the Werewolf.
Hard to find...

Rare stuff Pasiuk. Congratulations.

[carlosdetweiller]

I have the F and G copies from Desperation, Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Danse Macabe and Cycle of the Werewolf.
Hard to find...

Are your pages from CYCLE OF THE WEREWOLF from the Land of Enchantment edition or the Signet edition?

[Sir_Boomme]

well nothing incredible... just a few items i've received in the past month and a half - since i lifted my self imposed book buying ban of the past year.
i've decided to get back on the wagontrain somewhat slowly...
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5677/liseystoryproofsignedfrfk1.jpghttp://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4986/liseystoryproofsignedsiyu2.jpg

my second copy of this one
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5442/bagofboneslimitedta8.jpghttp://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7532/bagofboneslimitedsigql0.jpg

my proof jackets:
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5439/books08009fl5.jpg

of course ya'll will recognize these...
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1127/books08007tu7.jpg

and i got a CD shipment in... these are all signed limiteds except the "Sides"-which is the trade ed.(the signed "Sides" is waiting on slipcase before it ships)
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/3997/books08001du4.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

Very nice sir_boomme!

Mr. Rabbit Trick...nice purchases too!

Mike, those are a lot of F&Gs. How/where did you acquire them?

I'm sure I left someone out, but congrats to all. Presents are nice, aren't they?

[jhanic]

Sir boomme, Is the UK Lisey's Story proof have a slipcase? I thought all the numbered ones (up to 100) came with a cardboard slipcase. In any case, those are some nice acquisitions!

John

[wizardsrainbow]

And while we are on the subject of F&Gs, here is a little story...

You know, it's pretty cool. Whether we are old seasoned collectors, newbies or somewhere in between, one never stops learning something new by sharing with other collectors. That's the beauty of collecting, really. The acquisitions themselves are great but it is the new knowledge that really floats my boat.

So, take these F&Gs for instance. These are something I totally did not understand because I never really learned about the complexities of the publishing process before. Now I understand better what F&Gs really are and how they fit into the publishing process. This is cool why? Because I have owned a couple for many many moons. Never really paid much attention to them other than thinking they were cool, and they were mostly forgotten and an afterthought in my collection. Now, they have taken on a bit more prominance for me.

We all (I think) have heard rumors that there were maybe a handful of Proofs done for the first two Dark Tower books published by Grant Books -- The Gunslinger and Drawing of the Three, but no one (as far as I know) has ever seen a single copy, so they remain mythical to us collectors. We know that ARCs exist for the first 4 Dark Tower books later published by Plume, but the known Grant ARCs for the Dark Tower series started with The Wastelands as far as anyone knows. Which leads me to the tie-in with F&Gs, which as I now understand it, could be considered pseudo-ARCs given their position within the publishing process, or at least they can be considered copies BEFORE the true first editions are published.

So here is an F&G of Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Drawing_of_the_Three_F_G2.JPG

[wizardsrainbow]

And here is an F&G of The Wastelands. Interestingly, the DoTT has the color illustrations but the Wastelands does not.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Wastelands_F_G.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Delightful!

[jhanic]

WOW, Dave! Where in the world did you get those?

I'm REALLY impressed!

John

[Sir_Boomme]

very nice dave... and hutch and bob... gonna have to keep my eyes peeled for sets of those on the outside chance more ever come up for sell anywhere.

so... i read RF's enlightening post about the production process (thanks RF)
would like ya'lls opinion as to where these copies fit in that production list.
these are some of the several copies of the revised Stand that i got with my Doubleday file acquisition.

i know these are pretty early production proof copies of some sort... what would you guys call them?
copy 1
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standcopies001.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standprf0.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standprf1.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standprf2.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standprf4.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standprf5.jpg

[Sir_Boomme]

first pages of copy 2
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standcopies006.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standprf_bsetnote.jpg

BTW... i love the Foul matter option...
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standprf_bsetaddypage.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standprf_bset2.jpg

[Sir_Boomme]

and a third and fourth copy:
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk-Doubleday/standcopies011.jpg

[Scoogs]

There's a lot of really cool and very unique items on the last couple pages of this thread.

Some of the blues and various printer states are fairly ironic to me.
I'm not in book design, but proofs like that are the kind of thing I see so often that I don't even think twice when I throw them in the garbage at work. It's a little surreal to see pieces like that considered collector's items and people paying a lot of money for them. As a collector though, I do understand the interest in them.

If I ever do any book related work, I'll have to make sure I save everything!


Bob's Rose Madder F&G's remind me of the Salem's Lot book blocks from Centipede Press. I haven't taken mine out of the box in a couple of years, but I seem to remember that none of the pages were trimmed out, but the folios were bound together.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Sir boomme, Is the UK Lisey's Story proof have a slipcase? I thought all the numbered ones (up to 100) came with a cardboard slipcase. In any case, those are some nice acquisitions!

John

There were two different UK versions. Here is the other one...

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4816/liseyarcuk1br7.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

well nothing incredible... just a few items i've received in the past month and a half - since i lifted my self imposed book buying ban of the past year.
i've decided to get back on the wagontrain somewhat slowly...


Nice stuff Sir_Boomme, and welcome back onto the wagontrain.

Why a second copy of S/L Bag of Bones?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

You know, it's pretty cool. Whether we are old seasoned collectors, newbies or somewhere in between, one never stops learning something new by sharing with other collectors. That's the beauty of collecting, really. The acquisitions themselves are great but it is the new knowledge that really floats my boat.

Could not have put it better myself.



Never really paid much attention to them other than thinking they were cool, and they were mostly forgotten and an afterthought in my collection. Now, they have taken on a bit more prominance for me.


You will be making some nice new clamshell cases for them now, eh! :unsure:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I'm not in book design, but proofs like that are the kind of thing I see so often that I don't even think twice when I throw them in the garbage at work.


Quickly phones ambulance for DT.com members :excited:

[jhanic]

Sir boomme, Is the UK Lisey's Story proof have a slipcase? I thought all the numbered ones (up to 100) came with a cardboard slipcase. In any case, those are some nice acquisitions!

John

There were two different UK versions. Here is the other one...

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4816/liseyarcuk1br7.jpg

Yes, but the ones with the slipcases I thought were numbered 1-100, and the ones without the slipcases were 101-?. I have #078/100 with the slipcases and #185 without. Sir boomme's got #005/100 but no slipcase, thus my question.

John

[Ari_Racing]

I had three of these (I only have one now) and none had slipcase.

[carlosdetweiller]

We all (I think) have heard rumors that there were maybe a handful of Proofs done for the first two Dark Tower books published by Grant Books -- The Gunslinger and Drawing of the Three, but no one (as far as I know) has ever seen a single copy, so they remain mythical to us collectors. We know that ARCs exist for the first 4 Dark Tower books later published by Plume, but the known Grant ARCs for the Dark Tower series started with The Wastelands as far as anyone knows. Which leads me to the tie-in with F&Gs, which as I now understand it, could be considered pseudo-ARCs given their position within the publishing process, or at least they can be considered copies BEFORE the true first editions are published.



I've not seen those before, David, and I think they are pretty cool. Robert Weiner told me specifically (I still have my notes from that phone conversation) that he did "about 50" proofs for TDOTT. But I have never seen one nor heard of anyone that has/had one. I agree that you probably have the earliest obtainable state of the book - at least that I have seen. Where did you get it? From Grant?

[carlosdetweiller]

i know these are pretty early production proof copies of some sort... what would you guys call them?


Those are interesting, Terry. At least one of the sets of pages seems to be a hybrid of photocopies of the original manuscript and photocopies of the typeset pages.

They seem to be for proofreading/copy editing done inhouse before final printing. Very cool.

[Sir_Boomme]

I'm not in book design, but proofs like that are the kind of thing I see so often that I don't even think twice when I throw them in the garbage at work.

sir boomme's second career - dumpster diving outside the publishing companies.

the lisey's does not have a slipcase... guess you were just lucky john :orely:

got the second copy of S/L BOB because i got it for what i thought was a fairly good price.....
and... oh yeah, and i forgot i had the first copy :doh:
i hate it when i do that.

[Sir_Boomme]

I've not seen those before, David, and I think they are pretty cool. Robert Weiner told me specifically (I still have my notes from that phone conversation) that he did "about 50" proofs for TDOTT. But I have never seen one nor heard of anyone that has/had one. I agree that you probably have the earliest obtainable state of the book - at least that I have seen. Where did you get it? From Grant?

david....
if bob hasn't seen them before.... you know you've got a gem....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

(just won a UK Duma Key limited key rings, for 10,35 quids from ebay..)

I would have been able to go to a Waterstones i would also have got a cpy f the book with it but...




Impressive your F&Gs guys ! Noone have a Carrie one? ;-)

[Patrick]

I've been catching up on this thread. There is so much amazing stuff lately that I don't know where to begin. So I'll just say, thanks everyone for posting all your recent acquisitions and continuing to share your knowledge.

[Scoogs]

I'm not in book design, but proofs like that are the kind of thing I see so often that I don't even think twice when I throw them in the garbage at work.

sir boomme's second career - dumpster diving outside the publishing companies.


Haha!
I guess publishing could be a different situation, but those dumpsters might be worth diving.

[Patrick]

RF-
Very informative. Thanks.
What about setting up a separate thread for F&Gs or Blues. I have a couple F&Gs that people would find of interest I think and would add to the thread.

On the other hand, just how much discussion might their be on the subject? You are the key dude here so I will let you decide.

Wiz
I was thinking the same thing. If no one else does it first, I'll break out a new thread for F&Gs/Blues. It'll start with this post here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showpost.php?p=98982&postcount=900), being sure to leave other posts in this thread if this where they rightly belong. I may not get to it until next week (as I'll be out of town this weekend), so if you feel motivated, feel free to move ahead with it.

In the meantime, I hope everyone continues to post 'em. This stuff is very interesting! :dance:

[wizardsrainbow]

Well here is the opposite of a NEW pride and joy. I just sold one of my complete same-number DT sets to my new friend artan from Italy!

I hope gives it the love it deserves like I did. He bought #147 from me as well as #147 of Black House and #147 of Desperation.

[Matt]

Wow!

That is great Wiz--I remember you guys talking about a deal, I'm so glad it came down for the benefit of satisfied parties.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Great news Wiz. Glad the deal went throught okay.

[NeedfulKings]

Congrats, Wiz! I'm sure artan is equally (if not a tad bit more) excited! :D

[Randall Flagg]

Can hardly wait to see Artan post pics here.
I assume he will have possession of the books in a few days.

[Patrick]

Congrats, Artan, and Wiz. I'm glad to hear the books stayed together and went to a member of TDT.com! :dance:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/6343/carrietq5.jpg

This book is my greatest love, as it's the first King book I ever bought, in 1975.

It got me started on a great journey which is still continuing. The latest stopover being Duma Key, which I enjoyed immensely.

I am now an avid collector of King fiction, but this book holds pride of place in my heart, and my collection.

It is priceless to me.

[Brice]

Awesome! I only wish I had the first King book I bought still.

[carlosdetweiller]

Well, here is my first King book. The movie tie-in paperback version of THE SHINING bought in 1980.

Do any of you remember the way that movie was hyped? We started seeing previews/trailers for it about 18 months before it was released. It seemed that everytime we went to the movies they showed the trailer that really didn't show much but it always ended with all the blood flowing out of the elevators.

When it was finally released (I think I went to see it the night it opened) I went out and bought this paperback the next day. Of course I loved it and have been reading King ever since. I think in many ways THE SHINING is still my favorite King book.

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

[jhanic]

I don't really remember which King book was my first read, but I am assuming it was probably the paperback edition of Carrie. At the time, I was trying to buy EVERY fantasy/sf/horror paperback and magazine that I could find. Yes, I was collecting even back then. I read more than 90% of them too. I KNOW I still have the first paperback printing of Night Shift (with the cutouts on the cover showing the eyes) still, but I don't know whatever happened to the Carrie one. I have the movie tie-in version, but I don't think I have the actual first printing anymore.

John

[natehorning]

My first King book was Eyes of the Dragon in the fifth grade, I think. I have always been a reader but that grabbed me in a way that nothing had before it. I had checked it out from the library so I will never own my first King read but I did just get the proof for it which has always been at the top of my "Need" list. This is as close as I can come to that first book but I am happy with it.

[Darkthoughts]

My first King book was Christine. I don't currently have a copy of that at all. But all the good editions of it I've seen and liked are very pricey.

[alinda]

I actually only recently gave away my first owned SK book,
it was a very tattered paperback. I'm going to replace it with a
hardcopy......soon.

PS. It was a copy of The STAND.

[Brice]

I actually only recently gave away my first owned SK book,
it was a very tattered paperback. I'm going to replace it with a
hardcopy......soon.

PS. It was a copy of The STAND.

If I recall correctly mine was also a very tattered copy of the original version of The Stand.

[alinda]

I loved that book.:evil: and meeting RF.
ahhh, memories !

[namelessnpoor]

My first King book was a paperback copy of Chritine, I don't have it anymore. I read it quite a few time and watched the movie who knows how many times. Then when i found out abot first editions, my first purchase was hardback 1st / 1st of Christine which i do still have, along with the S/L version.
One thing i do remember is seeing a S/L Christine in a used book store in Orlando, Florida when i was in the Navy. I didn't know much about collecting or the S/L but i loved looking at that book. They wanted $200 for it and thought that was expensive, i didn't buy it !!! If i knew then what i know now i would have borrowed the money to get it !!!

[carlosdetweiller]

One thing i do remember is seeing a S/L Christine in a used book store in Orlando, Florida when i was in the Navy. I didn't know much about collecting or the S/L but i loved looking at that book. They wanted $200 for it and thought that was expensive, i didn't buy it !!! If i knew then what i know now i would have borrowed the money to get it !!!

In 1983 I was in the Army and driving through LA on my way to my new base assignment in El Paso. I stopped at John McLaughlin's store The Book Sail to pick up a S/L FIRESTARTER that I had reserved for $175 (a lot of money back then).

I spent quite a while at the store and had never seen anything like it. I was pretty new to collecting but he seemed to have everything I wanted. I remember seeing my first lettered asbestos FIRESTARTER. The price was $2,000. It might as well have been $20,000 because I couldn't have afforded it either way. Still, I think back on that day and sort of kick myself for not getting it. He also had Part 1 of THE PLANT which I had never heard of for $400, signed, inscribed and numbered not the unsigned designer copies. Oh what could have been!

[jemaher]

After collecting dark tower for over 25 years, I finnaly acquired a lettered edition of the signed limited gunslinger!

[jhanic]

Congratulations! That's a big one!

John

[tippy4]

Well as long as we are going down Memory Lane......

My first King book was a paperback of Pet Sematary that I bought around '86.

My first King movie in the theater was Christine (I think it was rated R and had to sneak in).

My first S/L was DT4

But, my very first "King Encounter" came in the 70s, when I actually auditioned for the role of Danny in the original movie of The Shining. They were looking for a boy with a midwestern accent (I was living in Chicago at the time) and my Grandmother sent in my picture. I was one of like 300 finalists if I recall.

Alas, stardome was not to be mine.

[NeedfulKings]

My first read was The Dead Zone. Followed by the original Stand. I wish I had kept those books. :)

My first (and still only) true S/L with a King sig isn't even his--it's Ketchum's The Girl Next Door.

And, I did get my signed copy of Lisey's Story when we saw him here in Oregon. Retail price. :)

[Sir_Boomme]

my first read was a first edition hardback carrie (my mom bought)
that book ended up in a 2 for 1 book store.... if only i knew then what i know now...

hey guys and gals...

just a heads up... i've updated my limited and proof section of my collection bucket with over a hundred new photos of stuff.
still have quite a few proofs to add over the next few days... and i plan to beef up the section on my Doubleday stuff in next few weeks.

if you want to check it out so far, go here=> Sir Boommes Bucket of Books (http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/)

by the way... it's best to view the pages using the "grid" option- you get titles and descripts that way.

later

[William50]

My first was Misery. I saw the movie, and I had to read it.

[jhanic]

Well, tippy4, just think--if you'd landed that role, then you probably would not have become a Stephen King collector, and you would have missed all this!

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulations Jay. They don't come much better than that.

[herbertwest]

Just recieved my Uk limited key ring...
the sig looks so "lazy" honestly... lol!

[jhanic]

Here's a thumbnail of the UK Hodder & Stoughton promotional letter for the paperback edition of Blaze. The book is due February 21, 2008.

The promotional letter for the hardcover review copy of Duma Key is the same as the one that was enclosed with the UK ARC.

John

[tippy4]

WoooHooo!

I just secured a signed copy of Duma Key.....at less than half the price they have been selling for on ebay.

Will post pictures upon receipt.

<------and I challenge anyone to waste as much time as I did to beat my score in The Shell Game!

<----my mood today!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

WoooHooo!

I just secured a signed copy of Duma Key.....at less than half the price they have been selling for on ebay.

Will post pictures upon receipt.

<------and I challenge anyone to waste as much time as I did to beat my score in The Shell Game!

<----my mood today!

Nice one Tippy4.

[jemaher]

Just got a copy of 50TH anniv re release of dandelion wine signed by bradbury and sai king.... I ordered this so long ago, I forgot that it was ordered. very nice presentation in slipcase.

[tippy4]

Just got a copy of 50TH anniv re release of dandelion wine signed by bradbury and sai king.... I ordered this so long ago, I forgot that it was ordered. very nice presentation in slipcase.

Congrats on that....I was considering that one myself...but I just could not bring myself to pay the sticker price.

It is going to have to be one of the few SLs that I just never go for...kind of like My Pretty Pony or the Cujo Guitar.

[carlosdetweiller]

Just got a copy of 50TH anniv re release of dandelion wine signed by bradbury and sai king.... I ordered this so long ago, I forgot that it was ordered. very nice presentation in slipcase.

I ordered one a couple of years ago, too. But I don't have mine yet. Maybe soon.....a lot of people seem to be getting theirs.

What number did you get? Did Peter reward you for the long wait with a good number?

[jemaher]

i got number 55. Its been so long ago, that I dont even remember how much it was, but no way I could pass up a dual signed book with both bradbury and king signatures.

[jemaher]

Just got a copy of 50TH anniv re release of dandelion wine signed by bradbury and sai king.... I ordered this so long ago, I forgot that it was ordered. very nice presentation in slipcase.

Congrats on that....I was considering that one myself...but I just could not bring myself to pay the sticker price.

It is going to have to be one of the few SLs that I just never go for...kind of like My Pretty Pony or the Cujo Guitar.

I know how you feel, Im having a hard time justifying the money for the plant, or the regulators... They just dont hold much interest

[Matt]

Cujo guitar??

:lol:

I probably shouldn't know things like this exist.

[Brice]

Cujo guitar??

:lol:

I probably shouldn't know things like this exist.

Oh, yeah they do. You've been started on a huge lifelong hobby addiction.

[carlosdetweiller]

I know how you feel, Im having a hard time justifying the money for the plant, or the regulators... They just dont hold much interest

It's interesting how different collectors form and hold different opinions. The lettered THE REGULATORS is at the top of my favorite S/L's. Very unique design (not just the basic book shoved into a usually too tight slipcase) and the best smelling leather which are hallmarks of Charnel House.

I like THE PLANT a lot too.

[carlosdetweiller]

i got number 55. Its been so long ago, that I dont even remember how much it was, but no way I could pass up a dual signed book with both bradbury and king signatures.


Mr. Rabbit Trick got copy #2 and he just ordered a few days ago. I suspect I'll be rewarded for my patience with something in the high 90's.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

i got number 55. Its been so long ago, that I dont even remember how much it was, but no way I could pass up a dual signed book with both bradbury and king signatures.


Mr. Rabbit Trick got copy #2 and he just ordered a few days ago. I suspect I'll be rewarded for my patience with something in the high 90's.

I told Pete I was Bob from Texas. :dance:

[Brice]

i got number 55. Its been so long ago, that I dont even remember how much it was, but no way I could pass up a dual signed book with both bradbury and king signatures.


Mr. Rabbit Trick got copy #2 and he just ordered a few days ago. I suspect I'll be rewarded for my patience with something in the high 90's.

I told Pete I was Bob from Texas. :dance:

:rofl:

[carlosdetweiller]

i got number 55. Its been so long ago, that I dont even remember how much it was, but no way I could pass up a dual signed book with both bradbury and king signatures.


Mr. Rabbit Trick got copy #2 and he just ordered a few days ago. I suspect I'll be rewarded for my patience with something in the high 90's.

I told Pete I was Bob from Texas. :dance:

Good one!

[funky dredd]

I got my Joe Hill book and my Daniel Wallace book signed! :excited:

Joe Hill
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/810/hillfb5.jpg

Daniel Wallace
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/3118/wallace1cx8.jpg

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/4729/wallace2tm5.jpg

Daniel also signed the three of hearts and placed it as a bookmarker :excited:

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/7178/wallace3dd9.jpg

[Míchéal]

shit hot

[idlewarnings]

Maybe not my pride and joy, but a hole in my collection I've been wanting to plug for a long time.

Firestarter 1st ed, $15 on ebay.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/2245532990_8a9dc755bf_o.jpg

[Sir_Boomme]

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/7178/wallace3dd9.jpg



:doh: LET ME GUESS..... hmmmm....the.... three of....of... of.... hearts?

am i right?


nice acquisitions dredd...
and that's a real nice price for a first edition in that shape idle , congrads to both of ya'll

[funky dredd]

:doh: LET ME GUESS..... hmmmm....the.... three of....of... of.... hearts?

am i right?


nice acquisitions dredd...
and that's a real nice price for a first edition in that shape idle , congrads to both of ya'll

Thanks you. Yes it's the 3 of hearts.

[Ari_Racing]

I've just received my From a Buick 8 ARC.
It costed me less than 30 dollars :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Daniel also signed the three of hearts and placed it as a bookmarker :excited:




:doh: LET ME GUESS..... hmmmm....the.... three of....of... of.... hearts?

am i right?



Ever thought about a career on the TV?

[jhanic]

I've just received my From a Buick 8 ARC.
It costed me less than 30 dollars :)

Congratulations, Ari. How many ARCs do you now own?

John

[funky dredd]

Daniel also signed the three of hearts and placed it as a bookmarker :excited:




:doh: LET ME GUESS..... hmmmm....the.... three of....of... of.... hearts?

am i right?



Ever thought about a career on the TV?
I was going to mention that I put it there but I thought maybe he read the book.

[Sir_Boomme]

Daniel also signed the three of hearts and placed it as a bookmarker :excited:




:doh: LET ME GUESS..... hmmmm....the.... three of....of... of.... hearts?

am i right?



Ever thought about a career on the TV?
I was going to mention that I put it there but I thought maybe he read the book.

i guess my joke was to tongue-in-cheekish
picture of card turned over... psycho...i mean psychic sir-boomme scratching his head :doh:"guessing" the card

it was supposed to be a play on the lame ass joke-
sb: take a card, any card....
sb: now what is it?...
dredd: [3 of hearts]
sb: you're right...

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

i guess my joke was to tongue-in-cheekish
picture of card turned over... psycho...i mean psychic sir-boomme scratching his head :doh:"guessing" the card

it was supposed to be a play on the lame ass joke-
sb: take a card, any card....
sb: now what is it?...
dredd: [3 of hearts]
sb: you're right...

Far too clever for us on here. Next time aim for a couple of levels lower. :lol:

[funky dredd]

^^ absolutely! That totally went over my head!

[jemaher]

I know how you feel, Im having a hard time justifying the money for the plant, or the regulators... They just dont hold much interest

It's interesting how different collectors form and hold different opinions. The lettered THE REGULATORS is at the top of my favorite S/L's. Very unique design (not just the basic book shoved into a usually too tight slipcase) and the best smelling leather which are hallmarks of Charnel House.

I like THE PLANT a lot too.

dont get me wrong, I would love to own them but i cant justify 3-5k for the book ...yet

[tippy4]

I have avoided lettered editions for that very reason. Too much $.

The only LETTERED S/L in my collection is Great Ghost Stories...and that is because there wasn't a NUMBERED S/L edition offered, and as lettered editions go, it was not too expensive ($500).

I also own a Lettered Quietly Now....but I would gladly sell it for the original sale price of $500. Heck, I would even take $450 for it!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I have avoided lettered editions for that very reason. Too much $.

The only LETTERED S/L in my collection is Great Ghost Stories...and that is because there wasn't a NUMBERED S/L edition offered, and as lettered editions go, it was not too expensive ($500).

I also own a Lettered Quietly Now....but I would gladly sell it for the original sale price of $500. Heck, I would even take $450 for it!

PM me if you want rid of it for $450.

[Ari_Racing]

John, I own:
- Blaze US
- Lisey's Story US
- Lisey's Story UK
- The Drawing of the three US Plume
- Song of Susannah UK
- Duma Key US
- Secretary of Dreams
- Rose Madder US
- Lisey's Story Spain (only 20 made)
- Wizard and glass Grant
- The Dark Tower Grant
- From a Buick 8 US
- SK The non fiction

And I have only two from other authors:
- The Terror (Dan Simmons)
- Comes the blind fury (John Saul)

I don't own too many but I can't complain! I never paid more than 25 dollars for any of these and the most were for free. :)

[tippy4]

I just PMed you Mr. Rabbit Trick.

And I found this on my doorstep today. A signed copy of The Dead Zone.

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/2011/picture026dn0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It is a 10th printing in near fine condition...but since the signed copy I already have in my collection is a BCE and in nowhere near as good condition (look for it soon on ebay) I consider it an upgrade.

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/5219/picture028tw0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jhanic]

Nice, Tippy!

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I just PMed you Mr. Rabbit Trick.

And I found this on my doorstep today. A signed copy of The Dead Zone.

It is a 10th printing in near fine condition...but since the signed copy I already have in my collection is a BCE and in nowhere near as good condition (look for it soon on ebay) I consider it an upgrade.


Nice upgrade Tippy.

[Ari_Racing]

Received these last week:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/100_4251.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4254.jpg

And here are my ARCs updated:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4255.jpg

Sadly the Duma Key UK Arc didn't arrive yet so I think it's lost/stolen. It's the third time a good package gets lost.
1) Lisey's Story US ARC (when not a single one appeared at ebay yet)
2) Ceri's contest prize (The ideal Genuine man signed by King and Lisey's Story signed by King)
3) Duma Key UK ARC.

Well...sh*t happens..

:)

[jhanic]

Ari, I'm really sorry the UK ARC of Duma Key hasn't shown up. I know of only two (!) in collector's hands, mine (#44) and Mike Pasiuk's (#70). This seems to be fairly scarce!

John

[Matt]

Hopefully that means its not lost or stolen Ari.

Great stuff though, congratulations. :rock:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice collection of ARCs Ari. Hope the Duma Key one turns up.

[Calla_Wolf]

Maybe someone in your post office is a King collector??? THREE packages seems to be too much of a coincidence. I'm still fuming about those books I sent you.

[Hutch]

Ari, I'm really sorry the UK ARC of Duma Key hasn't shown up. I know of only two (!) in collector's hands, mine (#44) and Mike Pasiuk's (#70). This seems to be fairly scarce!

John

add one more to your list

[Ari_Racing]

Ceri, if it wasn't for you I wouldn't own now my two S/L ones :)

[jhanic]

Hutch, do you have a UK ARC of Duma Key? Just wondering.

John

[Hutch]

Hutch, do you have a UK ARC of Duma Key? Just wondering.

John

yes.. #37

[jhanic]

Thanks. That makes three that I know of.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Hutch, do you have a UK ARC of Duma Key? Just wondering.

John

yes.. #37

Congratulations to you three. I am still looking for the UK ARC.

I have turned up three of the US proofs. In time I think the US proof will prove to be the scarcer of the two (only 100 sent out by a very reliable source) vs. 150 copies of the UK version. But so far I ain't got one of the UK's.

I would certainly love to work a trade if someone has an extra UK ARC.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I have turned up three of the US proofs. In time I think the US proof will prove to be the scarcer of the two (only 100 sent out by a very reliable source) vs. 150 copies of the UK version. But so far I ain't got one of the UK's.

I would certainly love to work a trade if someone has an extra UK ARC.

Much better to have a signed copy....

Brice Leclert, Iain Wilson, Michael Bailey, James Kosiba, Neal Manning, Janka Ptacek, James Teat, Nathan Ford, Andy Gordon, and Mark Hammermeister all have personally signed by King copies.

They are the UK contest winners. If you Google their names you can get their email address. You can ask them if they want to sell their signed copies.

Example: Mark Hammermeister from Detroit - http://www.markhammerdesigns.com/

[jhanic]

Rabbit, are you sure those are the same as the "regular" UK ARC? I was under the impression that those six were special ones produced solely for the contest.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Rabbit, are you sure those are the same as the "regular" UK ARC? I was under the impression that those six were special ones produced solely for the contest.

John

That would make them really rare.

[Brice]

Yes, it would and I got the same impression John has.

[jhanic]

Something similar was done back when The Green Mile was done. There was some sort of contest and the top six winners got a special advance manuscript copy of the first volume, signed by King.

John

[Brice]

I think I remember that. Do any of the collector's here have one of those?

[jhanic]

Carlosdetweiller probably does. He's got EVERYTHING! Almost.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I think I remember that. Do any of the collector's here have one of those?

I do have one. I got it from Charlie Fried's collection when he sold it through Betts Bookstore.

[Brice]

Is there any chance we could see it Bob, if it's not inconvenient ?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Rabbit, are you sure those are the same as the "regular" UK ARC? I was under the impression that those six were special ones produced solely for the contest.

John

No, I'm not sure John. But going by the past record of Hodder and Stoughton, I would say they would be the same as the rest only inscribed personally by King. H&S are not exactly known for producing anything limited.

If they are different, all the more reason to contact the winners.

[carlosdetweiller]

Is there any chance we could see it Bob, if it's not inconvenient ?


I'll take some photos in the next day or two and put them up.

[Ari_Racing]

Bob, could you also post pics of the free misterious gift illustrations that M. Whelan sends to the buyers of the new DT print he's selling?

[Brice]

Is there any chance we could see it Bob, if it's not inconvenient ?


I'll take some photos in the next day or two and put them up.

Thank you very much! :)

[Scoogs]

Got my copy of Dandelion Wine today. I really don't care about King's signature in that book (or have the money), so I went for the Bradbury signed/slipcased edition. Requested and received copy #2 to match my S/Ls of Farewell Summer (sequel to Dandelion Wine) and F451.

Looks like a fairly nice edition, but man is that slipcase a tight fit. I'm not sure the book will go back in once I add a brodart to the DJ.

[carlosdetweiller]

Something similar was done back when The Green Mile was done. There was some sort of contest and the top six winners got a special advance manuscript copy of the first volume, signed by King.

John

Here is a copy of the "Limited Edition Gift Manuscript" of the first chapter of THE GREEN MILE. I have to admit that I really don't know much about this. It is a good sized book, about 8.5" x 11", black tape spine and reproduces King's original typescript for the first chapter.

According to my notes (and I really don't remember the source of the information) about 100 of these were done. Supposedly King signed six copies and they were used as prizes for some sort of a contest. If anyone remembers more details about the book or the contest please let us know.

I bought this from Charlie Fried several years ago when he was breaking up his collection.

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

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

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob, could you also post pics of the free misterious gift illustrations that M. Whelan sends to the buyers of the new DT print he's selling?

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/gunslingerprint08.jpg

[Sir_Boomme]

a hundred done... and i've never seen one... hmmm. where are they all?

anyone else have one of these? nice bob, real nice.

[Randall Flagg]

Something similar was done back when The Green Mile was done. There was some sort of contest and the top six winners got a special advance manuscript copy of the first volume, signed by King.

John

Here is a copy of the "Limited Edition Gift Manuscript" of the first chapter of THE GREEN MILE. I have to admit that I really don't know much about this. It is a good sized book, about 8.5" x 11", black tape spine and reproduces King's original typescript for the first chapter.

According to my notes (and I really don't remember the source of the information) about 100 of these were done. Supposedly King signed six copies and they were used as prizes for some sort of a contest. If anyone remembers more details about the book or the contest please let us know.



Here is a bit more info (http://www.horrorking.com/gmilecontest.html)

[jhanic]

Very interesting. That means, if all the prizes were awarded, there were six copies of each of the six chapters issued. (If I read it correctly.)

By the way, I just got this:

Green Mile #1 signed contest proof (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140187745208&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004)

:excited:

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Very interesting. That means, if all the prizes were awarded, there were six copies of each of the six chapters issued. (If I read it correctly.)

By the way, I just got this:

Green Mile #1 signed contest proof (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140187745208&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004)

:excited:

John

Very nice. I think you will like it. The extra correspondence is a real bonus.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice buy John.

[Sir_Boomme]

Very interesting. That means, if all the prizes were awarded, there were six copies of each of the six chapters issued. (If I read it correctly.)

By the way, I just got this:

Green Mile #1 signed contest proof (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140187745208&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004)

:excited:

John


no dust on that boy is there....
way to go john

[Fsmdr]

Very, very nice, John. Congrats

[funky dredd]

Awesome John! Congratulations :)

[jhanic]

Thanks, everyone. I'd been keeping my eye on that for a while, then finally decided to take the plunge. (The seller dropped more than 30% off his initial selling price.)

John

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!!
Congratulations!!!
Now...Bob...that print is ASTONISHING!!! If the other wouldn't cost $400, I'd buy it inmediately!

[Cutter]

Congrats John! Only 1 of 6 copies, that's quite a rare book to own. :thumbsup:

[Patrick]

Congrats, John. Fantastic artwork, Bob.


I love this thread. :)

[super sam]

Impressive John. :thumbsup:

[tippy4]

A VERY nice purchase John!

Well I FINALLY got my signed copy of Duma Key today, and I was relieved to find that it was indeed a 1st/1st. I just assumed it would be since the book had just been released, so I did not ask the seller. I started to get nervous when I saw signed 2nd printings show up on ebay.

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/584/picture038ll8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Ari_Racing]

My recent adquisition weights less than 100 grams.

It's just a piece of paper where you can read "Buenos Aires, Argentina - New York, USA" July 24th, August 13th.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[CRinVA]

My recent adquisition weights less than 100 grams.

It's just a piece of paper where you can read "Buenos Aires, Argentina - New York, USA" July 24th, August 13th.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Awesome!!!!!!

[Rahfa]

A VERY nice purchase John!

Well I FINALLY got my signed copy of Duma Key today, and I was relieved to find that it was indeed a 1st/1st. I just assumed it would be since the book had just been released, so I did not ask the seller. I started to get nervous when I saw signed 2nd printings show up on ebay.

Nice Duma Key, Tippy...hey, do you want to trade it for a signed Lisey's Story? Haha, kidding...

[Randall Flagg]

Picked up a few books today as part of a "lot". It included a nice copy of Creepshow, very nice copies of Different Seasons, The Tommynockers, The Talisman, and Skeleton Crew. Best of all was the nicest copy of Pet Sematary (1st state DJ) I have run across.
Total cost for all- $40

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1010105.JPG

[jhanic]

That Pet Semetary IS the nicest I've seen in a long time. Great buy!

John

[Cutter]

just received a few uk promo items from the last bunch of years. I already have owned the two bookmarks, but no reason to not have some dups. :)

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/webimages/kingukpromo.gif

[jhanic]

Very nice, Geoff. I'm still waiting for my Duma Key keyring.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!

Received today:

Creepshow script
The stand script
Spanish Lisey's Story
H&S UK letter promoting Duma Key

Dark tower 1-5 in CHINESE!! A friend of mine went there and brought me the first five volumes. It includes a tarot letter! :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4259.JPG

And the best of all:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4260.JPG

The ticket! :)

[Randall Flagg]

Congrats to Geoff and to you too Ari.

[Patrick]

Congrats on the ticket, Ari!

Why no books 6 and 7 in Chinese?

[Ari_Racing]

My friend didn't find 'em.

Thanks Jerome and Patrick! :)

Congratulations by the way! That Pet Sematary looks NEW!!

Congratulations Gguthrie for that stuff!! I've been looking for the keyring and the Cell stuff, but I almost gave up now.

[Patrick]

Yeah, that PET SEMATARY is sweet!

Cool keyrings and stuff, Geoff.

[NeedfulKings]

Awesome stuff, you guys! The Pet Sematary IS a nice copy!!! I was so pleased to replace my somewhat tattered copy a couple of years ago. I don't know why, but I like that book (the design, binding, etc.)--it's nestled between Vikings and a Putnam chronologically. I just like it. :)

The UK stuff is awesome! I want to start collecting a few small pieces like that.

Ari, I am excited for you!!! What an awesome adventure you have coming!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Ari. I wonder how big a following King has in China?

John

[tippy4]

A VERY nice purchase John!

Well I FINALLY got my signed copy of Duma Key today, and I was relieved to find that it was indeed a 1st/1st. I just assumed it would be since the book had just been released, so I did not ask the seller. I started to get nervous when I saw signed 2nd printings show up on ebay.

Nice Duma Key, Tippy...hey, do you want to trade it for a signed Lisey's Story? Haha, kidding...

Not a chance! :lol:

[Cutter]

Thanks guys!

And congrats Ari, those Chinese books are very cool!

They actually look like they’re by a science fiction author or something?

[Fsmdr]

I really like your Chinese books, Ari. Those covers are out of this planet :)

I just got these in the mail. Some promo items that came with my UK Bag Of Bones ARCs. I think they are really neat.

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1614/bagofbonesukpromopw6.jpg

[jhanic]

Those are really neat! I've heard of them, but never seen them.

John

[Fsmdr]

Here's a close up of the invitation :
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6130/ukpromocloseupuj9.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

I want the beer. PM me please.

[Ari_Racing]

The chinese covers look odd. :) It's true. I really liked the detail of giving you the tarot card. :)

Juliana, congratulations. All those item are great! I've been looking for that promotional pen for a long, long time (and the beer as well!)

[Brice]

I want the beer. PM me please.

You would drink it. :lol:

[artan]

Ari, The chinese DT covers are wonderful. :onfire:

Here are my lastest new "pride and joy":

Legends Italian Ed. / 1 ed.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/5537/legendstv0.jpg

Rare Italian Promo of "Needful Things"
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/300/promo1to8.jpg http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3253/promo2bsc8.jpg

[jhanic]

Unique! I like the Legends' cover, especially!

John

[tippy4]

Just got a signed/inscribed 1st of Firestarter yesterday.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9504/firestartermp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The book itself is in Near Fine condition I would say, and I like that the inscription is dated pretty close to the publication date.

I think I got a pretty good deal at $120 shipped.

[Randall Flagg]

Great price. Congratulations on a nice aquisition.

[artan]

Unique! I like the Legends' cover, especially!

John

Thanks john, I like the cover too...

...and this book give me the possibility to read the "Little Sisters of Eluria" for the first time!!!

I will spend my week into the Dark tower world, once again!!!

:onfire:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Just got a signed/inscribed 1st of Firestarter yesterday.
The book itself is in Near Fine condition I would say, and I like that the inscription is dated pretty close to the publication date.

I think I got a pretty good deal at $120 shipped.

Fantastic.

[Cutter]

great price tippy, congrats! :thumbsup:

[CRinVA]

No picture, but my latest acquisition is a Gunslinger Born #5 Sketch Variant. This was the only piece missing in my collection - I mean all editions, all variants, all sketch variants, the Daily Bugle the Marvel Previews, the Door Poster, the Omnibus hardcover collection, the Sketch Book, the Guidebook and the postcards!

I will say here and now that I am not going to collect the variants and sketch variants for The Long Road Home. This got just too costly!

I did get a few good deals on the Sketch Variants - unfortunatley I paid $75 for #1, and $50 for #'s 2-3; Got #4 for $35; #5 for $22, #6 for $15 and #7 for $15. That's a lot of cashola for (7) 48 page comics!

[Cutter]

Well I'm not real happy the signature isn't on the title page, but I'll take it, a signed Duma Key.

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/stephenking/images/dumakey_sig.gif

[tippy4]

I was able to get a few signed copies of this book, and only ONE of them was signed on the title page (which is the one I kept for myself).

Unfortunately, it was also the one in the worst condition, but I am with you...I prefer 'em signed on the title page!

See my 02/16/08 post in this thread for a picture.

[tippy4]

You know, in looking at your picture it looks like there is a "ghost" of a signature above the one that we can clearly see (beneath the Scribner insignia).

Almost looks like it is signed on the next page as well.

You sure your book is not double-signed?????

[Calla_Wolf]

You know, in looking at your picture it looks like there is a "ghost" of a signature above the one that we can clearly see (beneath the Scribner insignia).

Almost looks like it is signed on the next page as well.

You sure your book is not double-signed?????

Oh yeah, I can see it - that would be quite a coup......

[tippy4]

I believe they are two different signatures.

The loop crosses the "S" quite high on the visible signature, and significantly lower on the "ghost" signature.

[wizardsrainbow]

Damn, your eyes are good! You must eat a lot of carrots!

[Cutter]

I can sorta see what you guys are talking about, but I agree with Wiz you guys have some good eyes. I'll check when I get home, but I don't think it's double signed. It must be something weird with the camera reflection or something. I'll post what I find.

[CRinVA]

One item closer to getting a complete set of First Editions.

The Shining (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220206159909&ssPageName=STRK:MEAFB:IT)

Now all I have left is the following:


Salem's Lot
Night Shift
Thinner
The Gunslinger
Rage
The Running Man
Roadwork
The Long Walk

[tippy4]

I can sorta see what you guys are talking about, but I agree with Wiz you guys have some good eyes. I'll check when I get home, but I don't think it's double signed. It must be something weird with the camera reflection or something. I'll post what I find.

Nope. That is no reflection

The top signature is different from the bottom one.

You, my friend have a double-signed book (lucky bastard).

I owe you a Coke if that is not the case!

[goheat]

I was able to get a few signed copies of this book, and only ONE of them was signed on the title page (which is the one I kept for myself).

Unfortunately, it was also the one in the worst condition, but I am with you...I prefer 'em signed on the title page!

See my 02/16/08 post in this thread for a picture.

Yeah, both the 1st/1st Duma Key I ended up with and the 1st/3rd my friend got from the Sarasota Barnes & Noble were signed on the colophon page as well. I'm still okay with that, since they cost retail less 30%! 8)


I guess when he is in any particular store, it's almost a crapshoot where he signs. I have some other books of his signed on the title page (like Lisey's Story) and some signed on the blank front page. I even recently got a 1st printing of It he signed on the cover...

[tippy4]

I actually kept two copies for myself.

One that was signed on the title page and one that was signed on the colophone page.

Same situation with The 2007 Best American Short Stories. I have two copies with each signature on a different page.

Yes, I am a dork. :panic:

[goheat]

I actually kept two copies for myself.

One that was signed on the title page and one that was signed on the colophone page.

Same situation with The 2007 Best American Short Stories. I have two copies with each signature on a different page.

Yes, I am a dork. :panic:

Well, dork to dork, then, I see nothing wrong with that for a collector! :cyclops:

[Randall Flagg]

Received a signed Duma Key today. Not signed on the title page, nor the best signature, but a signed copy nonetheless.

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/9396/p1010111nv2.jpg

[tippy4]

That is one handsome looking book!

:D

[Matt]

Congrats Jerome, that looks wonderful.

<--can't wait until his is signed.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Well I don't even have an unsigned Scribner Duma Key yet!

(I've got the Hodder & Stoughton hardback and paperback and the audiobook though)

[Randall Flagg]

Well I don't even have an unsigned Scribner Duma Key yet!

(I've got the Hodder & Stoughton hardback and paperback and the audiobook though)
Do you need one sent to you?

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Jerome!
I've been thinking seriously about purchasing one. I really loved the book and I'd love to have it, but since I'm travelling in less than 6 months I can't spend that money.

[Brice]

I can sorta see what you guys are talking about, but I agree with Wiz you guys have some good eyes. I'll check when I get home, but I don't think it's double signed. It must be something weird with the camera reflection or something. I'll post what I find.

Nope. That is no reflection

The top signature is different from the bottom one.

You, my friend have a double-signed book (lucky bastard).

I owe you a Coke if that is not the case!

I think he'll find that you're right. I zoomed in on it and it's definitely a different sig.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Well I don't even have an unsigned Scribner Duma Key yet!

(I've got the Hodder & Stoughton hardback and paperback and the audiobook though)
Do you need one sent to you?

Thanks for the offer RF but its low on my priorities at the moment. I will probably get it in a larger order later on.

[goheat]

Hey kids!

Here's a pic of SK's signature on my copy of Duma Key:

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/192/picture006co7.jpg

Also, here's a pic of the signed (on cover) 1st printing of It I got for $24.99 last week. It's kind of hard to see the 'g' in King, but I am pretty confident this is an authentic signature.

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8229/picture001ku1.jpg

Finally, a signed 1st/4th of Cujo (I think tippy4 got the copy of Dead Zone from the same seller!)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/4558/picture005oo2.jpg

:nana:

[goheat]

Here's a couple more (sorry, I finally found my digital camera):

My real pride and joy, a signed 1st edition of The Dead Zone: :dance:

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3279/picture008zx0.jpg

Signed 1st UK copy of Bag of Bones:

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9396/picture007qg4.jpg

Signed 1st/3rd of On Writing:

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5396/picture009vj0.jpg

and #695/800 of the audio version of The Gunslinger:

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1292/picture010os1.jpg

:cowboy:

[wizardsrainbow]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing those.

[Cutter]

Agreed, you have some nice stuff goheat!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice stuff Goheat.

I'm not so sure as you about the 'IT' one though.

[tippy4]

I agree...nice stuff....beautiful signature on th UK Bag of Bones.

I have the audio DT1, but not in as good a condition.

I too am on the fence about that IT dust jacket.

And yes, I did recently pick up a signed Dead Zone...not sure from who though.

Where are you gguthrie????

I am dying to know if you have a double signed book?

[wizardsrainbow]

Speaking of the DT audios, from time to time you see the S/L DT I audio. A couple years back I bought a S/L DT II audio and it is the only one I have ever seen.

Does anybody else have this item?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT_Tapes.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

Speaking of the DT audios, from time to time you see the S/L DT I audio. A couple year's back I bought a S/L DT II audio and it is the only one I have ever seen.

Does anybody else have this item?



I've had one for a long, long time. I don't know if it is a hard to find item or not. I don't recall seeing one for sale recently, though.

[Matt]

Oh man---I really need to get a copy of those. I would love to hear that story read by King. :rock:

[tippy4]

It was if you were reading my mind Wiz.

I was going to say in my last post that I have NEVER seen the S/L DT2 audio on ebay (or anywhere else for that matter).

I was beginning to think they were a myth....not unlike Bigfoot.

[Matt]

**watches hopes dashed against the rocks** :lol:

[Hutch]

It was if you were reading my mind Wiz.

I was going to say in my last post that I have NEVER seen the S/L DT2 audio on ebay (or anywhere else for that matter).

I was beginning to think they were a myth....not unlike Bigfoot.

I sold Rand one many years ago. I think he recently sold it. They are around but very rarely found.

[Brice]

**watches hopes dashed against the rocks** :lol:


There are still the unsigned audios read by King, Matt. :)

[wizardsrainbow]

It was if you were reading my mind Wiz.

I was going to say in my last post that I have NEVER seen the S/L DT2 audio on ebay (or anywhere else for that matter).

I was beginning to think they were a myth....not unlike Bigfoot.

I sold Rand one many years ago. I think he recently sold it. They are around but very rarely found.

Yes, Rand sold it to me in the summer of 2006 as part of a large purchase I made from him.

[Matt]

**watches hopes dashed against the rocks** :lol:


There are still the unsigned audios read by King, Matt. :)

Ah...unsigned would be totally fine then.

[Brice]

**watches hopes dashed against the rocks** :lol:


There are still the unsigned audios read by King, Matt. :)

Ah...unsigned would be totally fine then.

You'll find those on ebay sometimes.

[Hutch]

It was if you were reading my mind Wiz.

I was going to say in my last post that I have NEVER seen the S/L DT2 audio on ebay (or anywhere else for that matter).

I was beginning to think they were a myth....not unlike Bigfoot.

I sold Rand one many years ago. I think he recently sold it. They are around but very rarely found.

Yes, Rand sold it to me in the summer of 2006 as part of a large purchase I made from him.
here's one that should be in the Promo category. It's a signed flat never folded interior from the DT II audio ...note the lack of a limitation. And a couple of Scribner "The Year of the King" paper cubes in shrink wrap. number.http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii232/dhutch57/Promo.jpg

[goheat]

**watches hopes dashed against the rocks** :lol:


There are still the unsigned audios read by King, Matt. :)

Ah...unsigned would be totally fine then.

You'll find those on ebay sometimes.

It would be nice if they would re-release them on CD, but I guess since they did release the CD audio of the "revised, expanded" Gunslinger, the chances are slim...

[goheat]

It was if you were reading my mind Wiz.

I was going to say in my last post that I have NEVER seen the S/L DT2 audio on ebay (or anywhere else for that matter).

I was beginning to think they were a myth....not unlike Bigfoot.

I sold Rand one many years ago. I think he recently sold it. They are around but very rarely found.

Yes, Rand sold it to me in the summer of 2006 as part of a large purchase I made from him.
here's one that should be in teh Promo category. It's a signed flat never folded interior from the DT II audio ...note the lack of a limitation number.

Wow, beautiful item!

[goheat]

Nice stuff Goheat.

I'm not so sure as you about the 'IT' one though.

I think it's good based on the handwriting style, and the 'g' in King looks right, it's just hard to see in the photo. In any case, at least it only cost me $24.99! :rolleyes:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Oh man---I really need to get a copy of those. I would love to hear that story read by King. :rock:

I have DTI, DTII and DTIII on audio read by King if you want them.