Your New Pride and Joy!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

[QUOTE=wizardsrainbow;117103]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?
QUOTE]

I've seen a couple on ebay. I bought one of them.

[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.

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...

If I could get them, I may have to find a thing to simply burn them to a CD :rock:

[Matt]

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.

Ummm...I would fall over dead. How much?

[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.

Ummm...I would fall over dead. How much?

Zilch for MP3. PM your address.

[Matt]

hummina, hummina

I have to buy an ipod now for sure! PM is on its way.

And thank you so much, this is amazingly generous.

[namelessnpoor]

So has gguthrie let us know if the book is doubled signed yet ???
i have been dying to find out !!!
nice stuff you all have, i have often considered buying the signed audios just never got around to it !

[goheat]

So has gguthrie let us know if the book is doubled signed yet ???
i have been dying to find out !!!
nice stuff you all have, i have often considered buying the signed audios just never got around to it !

Yes, please end the suspense, gguthrie! :onfire:

[super sam]

[QUOTE=wizardsrainbow;117103]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?

Had a chance to buy one copy on ABE for a year ago,
but didn´do that, thought i could find a cheaper copy.
But i have never seen one since then.

[Hutch]

I was bagging and putting away a Thinner proof and a notice fell out of it.
I've probably handled 25 of this proof over the years and have never seen this before. It welcomes new writer Richard Bachman and introduces his new venture into the horror genre. I made the image large so you can read it. So here's the address to copy and paste into your browser.

http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii232/dhutch57/?action=view&current=IMG_0651.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii232/dhutch57/IMG_0651.jpg

[idlewarnings]

That's a great item, Hutch.

Are there any stories about how they were able to keep Bachman's identity a secret inside NAL? I wonder how many people were in on the secret. It had to have been a small number otherwise the rumor mill would have leaked it long before the guy who actually figured it out.

[Cutter]

very cool Hutch!

And yes I do have a double signed Duma Key, lol. :rock: I never noticed... I just saw the fist signature page, took a picture and closed the book. I never thought of going to the second page. Now I don't feel so bad paying a decent price for this book while others got it at cost.

I'm pretty sure this is the first book that I have that's signed twice by King.

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

[Hutch]

very cool Hutch!

And yes I do have a double signed Duma Key, lol. :rock: I never noticed... I just saw the fist signature page, took a picture and closed the book. I never thought of going to the second page. Now I don't feel so bad paying a decent price for this book while others got it at cost.

I'm pretty sure this is the first book that I have that's signed twice by King.

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

the the carrot eaters got it right.

[jhanic]

Great buy, Geoff!

Thanks, Dave, for copying that letter! Very interesting!

John

[tippy4]

WooHoo!

I knew it!

And to think, you might never have noticed it had it not been for one eagle-eyed member here! :P

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

very cool Hutch!

And yes I do have a double signed Duma Key, lol. :rock: I never noticed... I just saw the fist signature page, took a picture and closed the book. I never thought of going to the second page. Now I don't feel so bad paying a decent price for this book while others got it at cost.

I'm pretty sure this is the first book that I have that's signed twice by King.



Great buy gguthrie and kudos to the ones who spotted the 2nd signature.

[Cutter]

WooHoo!

I knew it!

And to think, you might never have noticed it had it not been for one eagle-eyed member here! :P
Thanks guys, and a special thanks to the eagle eyed-member! ;)

[wizardsrainbow]

Amazing Geoff! :doh:

Hutch- that's a pretty cool find too.

[tippy4]

On a related note.....

I have just procurred another signed 1st/1st of Duma Key, and it is on the way to me now. (unlikely it will be double signed). :cry:

One of these just sold on ebay two days ago for $350 plus shipping!

I am selling my copy for $300 shipped and insured, and $50 of that will go to the Haven Foundation Fundraiser this site is running.

PM me if interested!

(I posted this in the Haven Fundraiser thread as well....just wanted to make sure as many people see it as possible).

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks to Mike Pasiuk, now I'm the proud owner of Salem's Lot (Centipede Press), the unsigned edition :)

I also received F&SF with "The ballad of the flexible bullet", a pristine copy of Nightmares in the sky, a scribner spanish edition of Secret window, secret garden, Cemetary Dance magazine with "Chattery Teeth" and the trailer in 35mm of "The Dark Half". :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Wow that's a great collection of goodies. Congratulations Ari.

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks!
Here are the pictures:

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

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

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/fsf1.jpg

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

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

[tippy4]

Just got a set of From a Buick 8 Promotional Fuzzy Dice from Bev Vincent.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5142/buick1dicerl5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Really wanted that Duma Key Tennis Ball he was selling at the same time.

Damn you carlosdetweiller! :onfire:

[Patrick]

This is all great stuff, everyone!

[NeedfulKings]

Wow....and I mean WOW! Awesome stuff you guys!!!

[idlewarnings]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2180/2305167890_666f16166c_o.jpg

Here's my haul from Half Price Books this weekend:


ARC of Richard Ford's latest novel, The Lay of the Land.
ARC of Hearts in Atlantis with both letters still folded inside.
1st ed of Cormac McCarthy's Cities of the Plain.
Signed PB of Brian Keene's Rising.


The first three books cost $6.98 each. The signed Keene was $3.48 :rock:

I've never read Brian Keene. The only reason I picked it up is b/c I recognized the name from being mentioned around here. I flipped to the beginning to read the first few paragraphs and saw a signature on the title page.

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice. The HIA letters are great. Congratulations.

[Patrick]

Nice stuff, idle.

Refresh my memory, what are the HIA letters again?

[Calla_Wolf]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2180/2305167890_666f16166c_o.jpg


I've never read Brian Keene. The only reason I picked it up is b/c I recognized the name from being mentioned around here. I flipped to the beginning to read the first few paragraphs and saw a signature on the title page.

You won't regret it. I read The Rising four months ago. Since then I have spent close to $800 collecting Keene. Not just collecting but reading everything I can get my hands on.

[Ari_Racing]

I'm not familiarized with the HIA letters. :(

[Brice]

I believe they were just lettters laid in in the US arc of HIA.

[idlewarnings]

Thanks, guys.

The HIA letters are just promotional letters from the publisher. One is from Susan Moldow (Scribner VP and Publisher) urging booksellers to spread the word about HIA, telling them that it isn't a typical SK book. The other one is a lengthy letter from King about how HIA came about. I can take closer pics if anyone is interested in reading them.

Calla, that's a great endorsement of Keene. Maybe I'll dive into Rising after I finish Duma Key.

[jhanic]

I just got the following:

Dandelion Wine proof (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310028488994&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=021)

John

[Randall Flagg]

Excellent aquisition.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I just got the following:

Dandelion Wine proof (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310028488994&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=021)

John

Badmoonbooks still have other copies for BIN price of $95 (or offers) if anyone is interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ray-Bradbury-Dandelion-Wine-Stephen-King-RARE-Proof_W0QQitemZ270216641592QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m270216641592

[carlosdetweiller]

I just got the following:

Dandelion Wine proof (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310028488994&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=021)

John

Badmoonbooks still have other copies for BIN price of $95 (or offers) if anyone is interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ray-Bradbury-Dandelion-Wine-Stephen-King-RARE-Proof_W0QQitemZ270216641592QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m270216641592

Or you could try directly from PS Publishing and eliminate the middle man.

[jhanic]

Would PS sell those, though?

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Would PS sell those, though?

John

He sold me one a couple of months ago.

[jhanic]

I'll have to try that from now on!

John

[NeedfulKings]

A couple of new things.

Drawing of the Three, signed by Phil Hale. Also, the gift edition of Insomnia (thanks to our own Fsmdr--thanks Juliana!!!!).

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/dt_com/books050.jpg

[Fsmdr]

Glad you like it. It's my pleasure. :D

[jhanic]

I just got my copy of the paperback UK Penguin Readers version of Misery. A thumbnail is attached.

This book is not really worth the money! It is not King's story, but "retold" by Robin Waterfield. It's a total of 87 pages long, followed by six pages of activities for a classroom.

There are a total of six full-page illustrations by Ian Andrews. His style is reminiscent of Mark Geier's (remember the Green Mile ones?). I don't have the ability to post the illustrations without destroying the book.

None of the pages of Misery's Return are "retold".

Interestingly, on the copyright page, the following appears:

"The moral right of the adapter and of the illustrator has been asserted."

I wonder what that means?

John

[Brice]

I just got my copy of the paperback UK Penguin Readers version of Misery. A thumbnail is attached.

This book is not really worth the money! It is not King's story, but "retold" by Robin Waterfield. It's a total of 87 pages long, followed by six pages of activities for a classroom.

There are a total of six full-page illustrations by Ian Andrews. His style is reminiscent of Mark Geier's (remember the Green Mile ones?). I don't have the ability to post the illustrations without destroying the book.

None of the pages of Misery's Return are "retold".

Interestingly, on the copyright page, the following appears:

"The moral right of the adapter and of the illustrator has been asserted."

I wonder what that means?

John


I think it's legalese for "We raped Stephen King's story and had the right to do so because we said we do. "


I hate abridged books.

Still, congratulations on the addition to your collection John.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I just got my copy of the paperback UK Penguin Readers version of Misery.

This book is not really worth the money! It is not King's story, but "retold" by Robin Waterfield. It's a total of 87 pages long, followed by six pages of activities for a classroom.


I had this (Penguin Readers) version of Misery, The Breathing Method and The Body. I threw them all in the bin. They were not worth keeping.

[Brice]

:lol: Now that is bad when a SK collector would rather throw a book out then resell to buy more books.

[jhanic]

I think the only reason I'll keep them is the illustrations. Otherwise, they're worthless.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Today I received (once again I wasn't aware it was comming to my place) a paperback UK edition of Duma Key.
:)

[idlewarnings]

I just got my copy of the paperback UK Penguin Readers version of Misery. A thumbnail is attached.


I had no idea such a thing even existed. I wonder if they need King's permission for this. I wonder if he gets a check.

[jhanic]

I certainly hope he gets SOMETHING out of this travesty.

John

[tippy4]

I just won an auction today for this....

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9832/bookmarkuy5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Stephen King Hand Signed Promo Bookmark (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330217072615)

(I told the seller they could keep the paperback of The Stand).

I have seen a few of these on ebay, and decided to grab one as the price seemed fair to me.

Here is the last one I saw on ebay

Stephen King book/autograph (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280202646675)

The card reads:

"Dear Constant Reader, If you've been waiting for the Dark Tower novels to be completed, they are. So, this summer would be a good time to start the story of Roland (or to refresh your memory). See the front of this card for publication dates.

(etc.)

The end is near, so saddle up. I think you'll be glad you did.

Best wishes,

Stephen King (actual signature).

FYI: The card is computer-generated. The signature is real."

[Randall Flagg]

I have never seen a "signed" The Stand bookmark. Wow. If that is an actual-not a facsimile signature, you have truly rooted out a treasure.
Congratulations.

[NeedfulKings]

Great job, Tippy! Let us know how it looks when you get it!!!

[tippy4]

I have never seen a "signed" The Stand bookmark. Wow. If that is an actual-not a facsimile signature, you have truly rooted out a treasure.
Congratulations.

The Stand was just something the seller was throwing in.

Stephen King sent out the bookmark (actual signature), a letter (facsimile signature) and a copy of Black House as a package to those that were on his "waiting list" to get a signed book right before the release of The Revised Gunslinger.

Here is another one that randtor recently sold

Stephen King Black House; Special signed insert! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110207706913)

As you can see, it sold for quite a bit more, but it also included a copy of Black House (which I don't need) and the letter which reads

"Dear Constant Reader, As part of my plan to retire and reduce my workload, I will no longer be autographing books through the mail. I know you have been waiting quite some time and have, therefore, signed the enclosed flyer to honor your request for an autograph. Please enjoy this copy of Black House with my compliments and best wishes, and thanks for waiting so patiently for your autograph.
Sincerely,
Stephen King
P.S. And really - don't forget Wolves of the Calla in November!"

[herbertwest]

I just got my copy of the paperback UK Penguin Readers version of Misery. A thumbnail is attached.

This book is not really worth the money! It is not King's story, but "retold" by Robin Waterfield. It's a total of 87 pages long, followed by six pages of activities for a classroom.

There are a total of six full-page illustrations by Ian Andrews. His style is reminiscent of Mark Geier's (remember the Green Mile ones?). I don't have the ability to post the illustrations without destroying the book.

None of the pages of Misery's Return are "retold".

Interestingly, on the copyright page, the following appears:

"The moral right of the adapter and of the illustrator has been asserted."

I wonder what that means?

John


couldnt you take PICTURES of it with a camera, without destroying the (crap) book?



I had this (Penguin Readers) version of Misery, The Breathing Method and The Body. I threw them all in the bin. They were not worth keeping.

the illustrations? :'-(

[herbertwest]

nice grab Tippy!

[jhanic]

couldnt you take PICTURES of it with a camera, without destroying the (crap) book?



I had this (Penguin Readers) version of Misery, The Breathing Method and The Body. I threw them all in the bin. They were not worth keeping.

the illustrations? :'-(

No--all I have is a scanner and I'd have to "break" the book to take pictures of the illustrations.

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I had this (Penguin Readers) version of Misery, The Breathing Method and The Body. I threw them all in the bin. They were not worth keeping.

the illustrations? :'-(

I only collect Stephen King. He doesn't do illustrations.

[wizardsrainbow]

couldnt you take PICTURES of it with a camera, without destroying the (crap) book?



I had this (Penguin Readers) version of Misery, The Breathing Method and The Body. I threw them all in the bin. They were not worth keeping.

the illustrations? :'-(

No--all I have is a scanner and I'd have to "break" the book to take pictures of the illustrations.

John

John-

I've "threatened" you before about a camera. We may just have to send you one in the mail.

WE WANT TO SEE YOUR COLLECTION!

[wizardsrainbow]

Recent additions to my collection:

Pet Sematary ARC second state (2 copies) with publisher's letter
Signed Duma Key (enroute)
Tabitha King - Small World (1st book) 1st edition signed
Tabitha King - Small World ARC - once was Peter Straub's copy
Tabitha King - Small World 1st edition
Owen King - We're in the Together 1st edition
Owen King - We're in this Together Advance Reading Copy (hardback with Publisher's letter)
Owen King - We're in this Together 1st edition paperback signed

[Cutter]

A pretty busy week Wiz. Nice stuff!

[wizardsrainbow]

I also just walked in with:

Long Road Home
Jae Lee Sketch Variant (got fleeced at $75, but then again, this IS New York City)
Deodato Sketch variant ($25)

This may be the end of my sketch variant purchases....I said may

[carlosdetweiller]

I also just walked in with:

Long Road Home
Jae Lee Sketch Variant (got fleeced at $75, but then again, this IS New York City)
Deodato Sketch variant ($25)

This may be the end of my sketch variant purchases....I said may

I feel the same way. I am certainly not going to buy the variants while their collectibility is hot. I learned my lesson with The Gunslinger Born. Some guy on eBay a week or so ago had multiple sets of all 6 of the Jae Lee sketch variants for The Gunslinger Born for about $79 PER SET a couple of weeks ago. I paid that much sometimes for a single issue. Not this time around!

[CRinVA]

I also just walked in with:

Long Road Home
Jae Lee Sketch Variant (got fleeced at $75, but then again, this IS New York City)
Deodato Sketch variant ($25)

This may be the end of my sketch variant purchases....I said may

I feel the same way. I am certainly not going to buy the variants while their collectibility is hot. I learned my lesson with The Gunslinger Born. Some guy on eBay a week or so ago had multiple sets of all 6 of the Jae Lee sketch variants for The Gunslinger Born for about $79 PER SET a couple of weeks ago. I paid that much sometimes for a single issue. Not this time around!

My thoughts exactly Bob.

If anyone bought all 7 sketch variants of The Gunslinger Born at the MSRP they paid $375.00. I paid about $200 for mine and then i saw teh auctions you referred to for $79 and groaned. I'll wait this time!

I went to a game parlor at lunch and the guy had a stack out but would not sell any as he was validating his comics shipment in against his order - I had to give him my name and mumber and he told me he would save one if he had any left after subscriptions. At least I did manage to pick up two copies of the marvels fav Authors freebie! I'll go to my regular comics store after work tonight I think!

[jhanic]

I got my copies of Long Road Home and the Deodato variant at my comics store today at cover price ($3.99). He also gave me a couple complementary copies of Marvel's Best-Selling Authors promo. I'll be waiting until the hype dies down to get the Lee sketch variant also. Sometimes my guy gets them, others not.

John

[shnnrc01]

yep,i agree totally guys.im flat out refusing to pay the money for the variants this time around.when i see what the full set are being flogged for on ebay it makes me cringe.ill wait until the 5 issues are done and dusted and then start sniffing around.

[Randall Flagg]

I am not buying the variants. I would not pay more than cover price for them.

[Matt]

You guys are all "comic collector" old hat now. :lol:

<--not high on variant's since the 90's

[Ari_Racing]

I just bought the print I was missing from my The Stand portfolio:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120227515870

:)

[jhanic]

Nice, Ari! And signed by Bernie too!

John

[Erin]

Yay! Here is my new pride and joy...the Michael Whelan Gunslinger print. I absolutely love it and have been looking for a copy for myself for years that was the right price. Anyhoo, I got this for $210 off E-bay. I feel like I got a real deal since the last few I've bidded on went for $500-$600+. :rock: I'm taking it to be professionally framed tomorrow and then it will be on my wall with my other Whelan prints. :)

Thanks again to Brice who found the auction for me and Wizardsrainbow who helped me with the bid itself!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/MidWorldGirl/NewDTPrint.jpg

and

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/MidWorldGirl/NewDTPrint2.jpg

[oy-the-brave]

Congratulations, you got a great print at a GREAT price:thumbsup:

[wizardsrainbow]

Erin-
Welcome. :huglove: There is a real satisfaction with helping someone, especially another DT fanatic! So glad you are thrilled. I love that print too.

[Ari_Racing]

That's awesome!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[Brice]

You're welcome Erin! :huglove: I'm glad you got it.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulaions Erin. That's a great print.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Erin. Congratulations!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Looking forward to seeing it framed and mounted.

[Cutter]

Great price, congrats!

[Ari_Racing]

Now I want one as well! :D

[natehorning]

Here are my two recent purchases.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/558/medium/computer_desk1.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/558/medium/books_011.jpg

This is the corrected "A" proof. It is reported that less than 24 were made; does this seem accurate to y'all? I have seen a few for sale and they seem more accessible than that low production would indicate. Opinions?



Nate

[jhanic]

I also think there were more than 24. They just seem too available to be that few. I won't hazard a guess, though.

By the way, nice purchases!

John

[Erin]

Thanks everyone! :D

and Nate, that's one really cool copy of The Regulators! I love the just plain black cover.

[tippy4]

Love that Whelan Gunslinger print!

Got my signed 1st of Insomnia today!

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5418/insomnia3qg5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[goheat]

Love that Whelan Gunslinger print!

Got my signed 1st of Insomnia today!


Congrats, Tippy! :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Love that Whelan Gunslinger print!

Got my signed 1st of Insomnia today!

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5418/insomnia3qg5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
King really had a nice signature then.
Congratulations.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Love that Whelan Gunslinger print!

Got my signed 1st of Insomnia today!


King really had a nice signature then.
Congratulations.

Yeah, I agree, that signature is great compared to the squashed up ones lately.

Congratulations Tippy.

[tippy4]

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9832/bookmarkuy5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Got my signed card today!

(see post #1176, page 48 of this thread)

It is not really a card in that it is only about as thick as a dust jaket.

It measures 3-5/8" x 8-1/2".

I am very pleased with this purchase!

[tippy4]

Also got these today....

Regulators/Desperation promotional dustjackets
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6140/bachmanap9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Event Flyer from a 1996 appearance/signing by King
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6348/bachman2co7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

All for $35 shipped!

[jhanic]

Nice buys, Tippy!

John

[Cutter]

cool Tippy, I like the Dust Jackets!

Well I finally got a set of The Gunslinger is serial form, all five issues. I was pretty happy to cross this one off the list. :)

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/stephenking/imagesother/fantasyamdscifigun_img1.gif

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Geoff. There are textual differences between those stories and the ones published in the Grant Gunslinger, too.

John

[Cutter]

Congratulations, Geoff. There are textual differences between those stories and the ones published in the Grant Gunslinger, too.

John

Yea, that's what finally make them enticing to me, John.

And I apologize that I can't remember right now, but someone from this site gave me a .pdf of these stories as they appeared in serial form. So I could read the textural difference. I give a big thanks for that, so now I don't have to read these magazines, I can just keep themon the shelf without further damaging them.

[jhanic]

Amazing what we do while there's a blizzard outside, isn't it?

John

[tippy4]

Blizzard?

It's gonna be 72° today in sunny southern California.

:lol:

[Cutter]

Amazing what we do while there's a blizzard outside, isn't it?

John

lol, I'll be staying inside the house the whole weekend! :cowboy:

[Randall Flagg]

Picked these up yesterday.
Decided to stay out of the variant cover business this time.
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5453/p1010114hw1.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

And I apologize that I can't remember right now, but someone from this site gave me a .pdf of these stories as they appeared in serial form. So I could read the textural difference. I give a big thanks for that, so now I don't have to read these magazines, I can just keep themon the shelf without further damaging them.

No apology needed Geoff. Glad you finally got the set.

[jhanic]

Blizzard?

It's gonna be 72° today in sunny southern California.

:lol:

No offense, tippy, but I think I hate you!! :P

We're supposed to get a total of about 24" by tomorrow morning!

John

[Cutter]

Blizzard?

It's gonna be 72° today in sunny southern California.

:lol:

No offense, tippy, but I think I hate you!! :P

We're supposed to get a total of about 24" by tomorrow morning!

John

Yea, we made a record today at 20.4" The most Columbus has ever had. It's kinda cool to see so much snow, I never have.

And Thanks Mr. Rabbit, I did appreciate it!

[Ari_Racing]

My new pride and joy isn't something you can touch.

Last night I attended to IRON MAIDEN concert in Buenos Aires and a friend of mine won a contest organized by the band itself. My friend, myself and other 10 persons jumped on the scenary during "Heaven can wait" and we sang the chorus of the song!!!

The pictures will appear in the official website of the band. I could have posted this story too in SK forums...after all, how many times do you have the chance of singing along with Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Nicko and the rest of the band?? :)

[NeedfulKings]

Great stuff everyone! I've got my Locke and Key and DT comics as well. I loved L&K!!!

Ari, congrats!!! What an experience. I'm not a huge Iron Maiden fan, but Eddie's a beast!!!! :D

[Calla_Wolf]

My new pride and joy isn't something you can touch.

Last night I attended to IRON MAIDEN concert in Buenos Aires and a friend of mine won a contest organized by the band itself. My friend, myself and other 10 persons jumped on the scenary during "Heaven can wait" and we sang the chorus of the song!!!

The pictures will appear in the official website of the band. I could have posted this story too in SK forums...after all, how many times do you have the chance of singing along with Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Nicko and the rest of the band?? :)

:) :)
That's COOL!!

Years ago I got to sing with Black Sabbath when their singer at the time, Tony Martin, had a sore throat on tour. They gave the audience the choice of a rescheduled gig or a sing along.

So, I've sung Paranoid with Tony Iomi on one side of me and Geezer Butler on the other. I'm not sure who was drumming that day but I THINK it was Cozy Powell.

Great fun !!!!

[herbertwest]

SHow us the picture when you ll get it :-)

[herbertwest]

supposed to have recieve at home:
- true 1st/1st (french) Shining
- 1st (french) ed of Nightshift COllection

[wizardsrainbow]

I got my signed Duma Key over the weekend...thanks Tippy!

[jhanic]

Well, I got my copy of the Penguin Reader's The Breathing Method. It is retold by John Escott, and the text is copyrighted by him. There are 12 illustrations by Ian Andrew (also copyrighted), nine full page and three half-page. The copyright page also asserts the "moral right" of the adapter and the illustrator.

A thumbnail of the cover is attached.

The ONLY value I see in these Penguin Reader volumes is the illustrations, and they're not the greatest by any means.

John

[tippy4]

I would like to thank wizardsrainbow for my new pride and joy!

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/3623/picture037ly5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


A deck of Hearts in Atlantis promotional playing cards (still sealed in shrinkwrap).

Wiz read here that these were on my "wish list"...let me know he had 'em and gave me a good price.

Let's all give it up for Wiz for being a heck of a good guy! :clap:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I would like to thank wizardsrainbow for my new pride and joy!

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/3623/picture037ly5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


A deck of Hearts in Atlantis promotional playing cards (still sealed in shrinkwrap).

Wiz read here that these were on my "wish list"...let me know he had 'em and gave me a good price.

Let's all give it up for Wiz for being a heck of a good guy! :clap:

Congrats Tippy and well done Wiz.

[herbertwest]

Well, I got my copy of the Penguin Reader's The Breathing Method. It is retold by John Escott, and the text is copyrighted by him. There are 12 illustrations by Ian Andrew (also copyrighted), nine full page and three half-page. The copyright page also asserts the "moral right" of the adapter and the illustrator.

A thumbnail of the cover is attached.

The ONLY value I see in these Penguin Reader volumes is the illustrations, and they're not the greatest by any means.

John

oki dook
artists updated

[wizardsrainbow]

I would like to thank wizardsrainbow for my new pride and joy!

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/3623/picture037ly5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


A deck of Hearts in Atlantis promotional playing cards (still sealed in shrinkwrap).

Wiz read here that these were on my "wish list"...let me know he had 'em and gave me a good price.

Let's all give it up for Wiz for being a heck of a good guy! :clap:

:blush: Thanks Tippy. Back at ya!

[tippy4]

Had this baby waiting on the doorstep today!

A signed/inscribed first edition of Nightmares & Dreamscapes.

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/1714/nightmareszc7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

A beautiful, unread copy! No dinged corners, no spine separation, no funky smells!

Very happy about this one! :excited:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Had this baby waiting on the doorstep today!

A signed first edition of Nightmares & Dreamscapes.

A beautiful, unread copy! No dinged corners, no spine separation, no funky smells!

Very happy about this one! :excited:

That's the kind of baby we would all like left on our doorstep. Congrats Tippy.

[Randall Flagg]

You lucky bastard.
Congratulations. Go smoke a cigar (away from your books).

[Cutter]

Congrats Tippy!

Well I finally decided to go for a Limited Christine, and I'm glad I did, not only was the price right (as they all pretty much are nowadays), the book is as new. The slipcase, jacket, and book all look like new, no discoloration to the page ends, nothing! I was super happy with this purchase.

Now I'm just down to a Limited Firestarter, as to what I need to complete the major Limited Editions. (I own no lettered editions, though)

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/stephenking/images/christinelim_img3.gif

[Randall Flagg]

Excellent. The colors look partcularly vibrant and crisp.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Geoff! A Firestarter can't be that far off!

John

[Cutter]

Very nice, Geoff! A Firestarter can't be that far off!

John

Thanks guys, yep I've been looking for a while for a Firestarter, but they've been too expensive so far. But I'll get one eventually! :)

[idlewarnings]

Wow, that's a beautiful book. Congrats.

[Ari_Racing]

That's one of my grails. I have four books I want to own someday:
- Skeleton Crew S/L
- Christine S/L
- The Regulators S/L
- The Dark Tower S/L (which I already own)

Congratulations!!!!

[carlosdetweiller]

Well I finally decided to go for a Limited Christine, and I'm glad I did, not only was the price right (as they all pretty much are nowadays), the book is as new. The slipcase, jacket, and book all look like new, no discoloration to the page ends, nothing! I was super happy with this purchase.




Congratulations, Geoff. That is still one of my all time favorites of the many King limited editions. It's hard to beat that one. I love the illustrations by Gervais and I'm not sure they are published anywhere else.

[Matt]

I wish I could claim all the amazing stuff that is being mailed to me for the giveaway :lol:

I would fill this thread to the rafters!

[Cutter]

Well I finally decided to go for a Limited Christine, and I'm glad I did, not only was the price right (as they all pretty much are nowadays), the book is as new. The slipcase, jacket, and book all look like new, no discoloration to the page ends, nothing! I was super happy with this purchase.




Congratulations, Geoff. That is still one of my all time favorites of the many King limited editions. It's hard to beat that one. I love the illustrations by Gervais and I'm not sure they are published anywhere else.
Thanks (and to all). Yea I do like the artwork a lot. I remember seeing your original artwork for this book, I thought they were very nice.

[wizardsrainbow]

I wish I could claim all the amazing stuff that is being mailed to me for the giveaway :lol:

I would fill this thread to the rafters!

I still owe you a first ed Talisman Matt. Soon to be in the mail.

[Matt]

:excited:

I'm going to have to give that one to Dora for safekeeping. I'll drool on it. :lol:

[tippy4]

Conrats back at you gguthrie!

A beautiful book...and a hell of a good picture you took there!

[Cutter]

Conrats back at you gguthrie!

A beautiful book...and a hell of a good picture you took there!
Thanks,

I actually have worked pretty hard in the past couple of years on my photos. As you know a mylar cover or anything glossy will give horrible reflections, either by the camera flash or by the lighting in the room. The same problems occur with framed artwork, which is another hard one to photograph. I actually feel pretty proud that I finally feel confident in my photo taking ability. lol

[tippy4]

Man...I think I am going to send all my stuff I want to sell on ebay to you to get photographed!

[carlosdetweiller]

I actually have worked pretty hard in the past couple of years on my photos.

Any tips you could provide for those of us (like me) who wish our pictures would come out better would be greatly appreciated. I'm never very happy with mine. I agree with the others, your photo of CHRISTINE is really good.

[Matt]

Sounds like a great thread for the tutorial forum :rock:

[Randall Flagg]

Tabletop photo studio (http://www.hammacher.com/publish/73033.asp?source=google&keyword=mini+photography+studio&cm_ven=NewGate&cm_cat=google&cm_pla=Summer06&cm_ite=mini+photography+studio)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31IKPP63ceL._AA280_.jpg

[Cutter]

This is a repost. I posted this over on the Horror mall forums yesterday (oddly enough). Anyway I don't do anything fancy, I just take the photos on a table where I place the book.


To get the best pictures take them in the daytime in a lighted room. Do not place the books under a ceiling light or have the book's face facing a table lamp. Shoot the pictures without the flash. This will give you the closest representation to a scan. Also when I get it into Photoshop all I do is click on Auto Adjust Contrast, and that'll brighten it up without changing the colors (this is why the Christine photo looks all bright).

This picture is small, but I did take it yesterday. It's the Absolute Sandman v1 slipcase, which is very glossy and is just about impossible to photograph without getting a reflection from somewhere, but with the steps stated above it worked out great. The slipcase is way too big to scan, but from this picture it looks like a scan.


http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/neilgaiman/imagesgraphicnovels/theabsolutesandman_sc.gif

I actually re-did this one a couple of days ago, because the pictures I took initially a year ago were so bad. The old picture had a big reflection in the photo and you couldn't even read part of the cover.

So what I try to do is take pictures without the flash and not have any light reflected in the book(s), usually by an outside source (lamps). That's why I like shooting photos in the daytime, the light coming in through the windows is usually enough lighting for a photo.

[Scoogs]

If you do need to light something and don't have one of those nice little photo studios like RF posted, just buy a couple of sheets of white foamcore. Use a desk lamp or some other sort of light that you can adjust, but don't point it at the books. Put some of the foamcore on the sides and aim the light at that. Quite a bit of it will reflect onto the books and if you play with the angles you shouldn't get any reflections.

Most standard product photography will also be top lit (in addition to a side light or two).

If you don't have any lights and absolutely must use the camera flash, cover it with a coffee filter. It's thin enough that some of the flash will still make it through the paper, but thick enough that it will diffuse it and "should" prevent hot spots in the photos. (Don't just hold it in front of the flash, tape it down or secure it somehow so it is snug against the flash lense.)

[Randall Flagg]

A tri-pod works to help avoid using flash. Long exposures aren't subject to jitter.
I have used mine with the timer, you click the shutter, step back and wait for the timer countdown, when the shutter opens there is no jiggle from your hand at the beginning or during the exposure.

[what]

Nothing too big but i got my Lisey's Story Gift Edition today! Still in the shrink wrap too!

[artan]

Congrats, for your new gift edition! :thumbsup:

[carlosdetweiller]

This just came in today. I think it is very interesting and I don't have anything else quite like it in my collection. It is a first edition of THE EYES OF THE DRAGON, the 1987 trade edition by Viking. It's a nice copy with an absolutely perfect dust jacket.

But what makes it unique are the inscriptions.

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

On the half-title page King has boldly inscribed the book and took up about 2/3 of the page in doing so.

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

Approximately one month later Naomi King inscribed the book on the green ffe. She basically repeats what her Dad had written one month earlier.

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

Naomi is one of the people to whom King dedicated the book and, I suppose, that is, at least partly, why she inscribed the book.

Does anyone know who "Michael Schaefer" might be? Any thoughts on the significance of the inscriptions?

[jhanic]

Those are some very, very nice inscriptions. I have no idea who Michael Schaefer is, but he was a very lucky person!

John

[tippy4]

Yes, my nerdiness knows no bounds.

Today I received a limited editon 12" sculpture of The Ymir, from the 1957 Ray Haryhausen classic....... 20 Million Miles to Earth.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1166/ymir3je2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Like my Cyclops from The 7th Voyage of Sinbad that I have previously posted, this too is limited to just 1000 pieces.

By the way, get those Tivos and VCRs set, TCM is running Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers and 20 Million Miles to Earth back to back on Tuesday morning!

[Ari_Racing]

You have to post more pics of all your collection, Tippy!! IT LOOKS AWESOME!

[tippy4]

Here is a link to a page that show the different figures avalable from the Ray Harryhausen collection.

Ray Harryhausen - 12" Polyester Resin Statues Gallery (http://www.figurerealm.com/Galleries.php?SID=837&SSID=8)

I have all of these (just won the "3 Ghouls" on ebay 15 minutes ago) with the exception of "Kali" and the "Kneeling Talos" and "Standing Talos".

They are also available in 12" vinyl (http://www.figurerealm.com/Galleries.php?SID=837&SSID=10) and 8" vinyl (http://www.figurerealm.com/Galleries.php?SID=837&SSID=9), but trust me the 12" resin statues are much more detailed.

[herbertwest]

impressive carlos!

Michael Schaefer, University of Central Arkansas
But doesnt explain why... (if its the one)

[herbertwest]

just ordered a very cheap and used UK paperback copy of Nightmares & Dreamscapes... (£2.80)... for the use i plann to do...

Brooklyn in August & Head Down hadnt been translated in french.. the publisher must have think it was useless, coz baseball isnt really popular in France...
well to be correct: Baseball is kind of unknown in France..

[jhanic]

And you are going to translate it, right? :thumbsup:

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Michael Schaefer, University of Central Arkansas
But doesnt explain why... (if its the one)

I doubt he is the one, but it's possible.

I think it's likely the family lives/lived in Bangor. If so, Stu and Penney probably know them or know of them. I've sent an e-mail to Stu and we'll see if he can shed some light on it for me. Betts seems to be closed today so it might be a couple of days before I hear back.

[Cutter]

Yes, my nerdiness knows no bounds.

Today I received a limited editon 12" sculpture of The Ymir, from the 1957 Ray Haryhausen classic....... 20 Million Miles to Earth.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1166/ymir3je2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Like my Cyclops from The 7th Voyage of Sinbad that I have previously posted, this too is limited to just 1000 pieces.

By the way, get those Tivos and VCRs set, TCM is running Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers and 20 Million Miles to Earth back to back on Tuesday morning!
Congrats, btw I loved that Sinbad movie. I need to rent it again...

[namelessnpoor]

Just received these today, thanks to Hutch !!!
US 1st of Thinner with the band around it
UK 1st of Thinner
UK 1st of Christine

If anyone has the UK Thinner with the band let me know, I would like to get it.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0111.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0110.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0109.jpg

[namelessnpoor]

Sorry the images are so large, first time posting pictures on here !! just proud of myself for figuring it out to begin with !!

[jhanic]

Some very, very nice acquisitions, Rusty!

John

[Matt]

Those are great, congratulations nameless!!

Don't worry about the pic size, they look cool as hell.

[Chooch]

OK..I gotta gloat on this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSAA:US:11&Item=150226622594

Can you belive that!! Makes #2 I also have the deluxe "PC" copy...gotta work on the S/L now!

[jhanic]

Chooch, that's a GREAT buy! Congratulations!

I know the seller--at one time, he could get me US proofs of King's new books. He then changed jobs, so no more proofs.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

OK..I gotta gloat on this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSAA:US:11&Item=150226622594


Good price on that. Congratulations.

[Cutter]

nice stuff guys. And I like the US Thinner with band nameless. That's one I still need to get, my first doesn't have the band, although I do have the UK band.

Anyway, I just received the Hodder & Stoughton UK Limited of Wizard and Glass. Now I just need the UK Limited Regulators/Desperation and I'll be happy with my UK limiteds. I'll pass on the Bag of Bones, and we'll see about Insomnia. I have a gift, and that might be enough.

But I had a question. I received a black slipcase for the UK Limited Wizard & Glass. I have a feeling this isn't the correct slipcase. I'm assuming it's red. Any help on this?

[carlosdetweiller]

But I had a question. I received a black slipcase for the UK Limited Wizard & Glass. I have a feeling this isn't the correct slipcase. I'm assuming it's red. Any help on this?


Mine is black, too. I think you have the correct one.

[jhanic]

Mine too.

John

[Ari_Racing]

I asked some members of this forum and they said it looks okay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230232381886&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=013

If it's real it's a really good price :)

[namelessnpoor]

My slipcase is also black !!

[wizardsrainbow]

Both of my copies of UK S/L Wizard & Glass have a black slipcase

[Calla_Wolf]

I asked some members of this forum and they said it looks okay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230232381886&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=013

If it's real it's a really good price :)

:)

[Rahfa]

That's a great buy, Ari, and clearly real...

But, I don't understand....how come nobody emailed him and told him his price was too low? Haha...

[Cutter]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm glad everyone's is black, I was a little worried there. :thumbsup:

Nice job Ari!

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks!

[tippy4]

Got a few goodies this week.

Here is the first of them.....

Needful Things Promotional Bookmark
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/1874/picture038la1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Needful Things Promotional Postcard
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7983/picture039ez7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[tippy4]

Twin Pack of Stickers (One for Desperation and one for The Regulators)
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/2636/picture040vg1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Sticker for Desperation/The Regulators Display Rack Advertising Free Wizard & Glass Exerpt with Purchase of Both Books
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/1552/picture041ix8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Card Sent To Book Stores Explaining Promotion
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/8043/picture042cq2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jhanic]

Very nice, Tippy!

John

[tippy4]

I got all this stuff from ebay seller dkev26.

He is the guy who has the Desperation & Regulators Promo Dustjackets (http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Stephen-King-Bachman-Promo-Proof-Dust-Jackets_W0QQitemZ280207255918QQihZ018QQcategoryZ37 7QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) and the Wizard and Glass Promos (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280209254967)

He is willing to offer the following to members of this site:

The two DJs for $30 (shipped).

The W&G book for $19 (shipped).

OR

The two DJs AND a copy of the book for a flat $45 shipped.

As a bonus, anyone who goes for the combined set will also get a sheet of two triangular stickers (seen above).

His email is dkev26@gmail.com and he takes Paypal.

Tell him you saw this on TheDarkTower.com!

[Chooch]

I hope this is as nice as listed. I paid more than I wanted but I think it will be a nice addition

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280210593697&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=018

What do you think?

[tippy4]

That is a good looking copy.

One of the few SK titles I do not have in 1st edition.

Congrats!

[Randall Flagg]

If it is a nice as it seems that is a fair price.

[Chooch]

If it is a nice as it seems that is a fair price.

I'm hopeing so...seller has over 6k feedback and from the ones I lookes at they seem to list exactly what they sell! Thanks for the comment RF

[namelessnpoor]

Here are a few pics of my collection, not as big as it used to be as i have sold quite a bit, but it is more inline with what i want it to be. My likes and tastes. I do have at least one of every book in Firste edition, with a small sprinkling of signed 1sts and S/L books.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0112.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0113.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0114.jpg

[namelessnpoor]

Great looking book, i paid less than that for mine but then again mine is not as nice as yours, i probably would have paid that much for such a nice looking copy of The Shining !!
Congrats

[jhanic]

A good buy!

John

[Calla_Wolf]

I agree - for THAT condition, if it's as good as it looks in the photos, it's a good buy

[Randall Flagg]

I see a lot of nice stuff there.:drool:

[Fsmdr]

That is really nice!. The 2 copies of the Stand uncut, One has the tittle in gold and the other doesn't?. What editions are those?. I did not know it comes in different format.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice collection Rusty

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I hope this is as nice as listed. I paid more than I wanted but I think it will be a nice addition

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280210593697&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=018

What do you think?

Nice one. I paid $369.95 for mine 4 days ago.

[idlewarnings]

Great collection. Thanks for sharing.

[Chooch]

Thanks Everyone...Happy Easter!

[artan]

Wonderful collection namelessnpoor!
Congrats!

[Daghain]

Nice collection!

[namelessnpoor]

That is really nice!. The 2 copies of the Stand uncut, One has the tittle in gold and the other doesn't?. What editions are those?. I did not know it comes in different format.

The one with the title is just a standard 1st edition, of The Stand Uncut, the one next to it with no title is just an error dust jacket on a first edition book, one of the odditys i picked up. Somehow the title was never printed on the jacket, other wise it is just a normal 1st editon jacket !!

[Ka-tet]

holy shit....this is amazing you guys.

I'd love to see more collections.

[Sir_Boomme]

just received my Lettered Dark Forces today.... yippee!

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk4-Lmt%20%20plus%20Eds/zx5a-DarkForcesletteredcasefront.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk4-Lmt%20%20plus%20Eds/zx5b-DarkForcesletteredcasespine.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk4-Lmt%20%20plus%20Eds/zx5c-DarkForcesletteredbookincase.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/sk4-Lmt%20%20plus%20Eds/zx5e-DarkForcesletteredsig.jpg

[Chooch]

Sweet Congrats to you... very cool

[Fsmdr]

Beautiful!. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[Justin Case]

sweeeet!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

just received my Lettered Dark Forces today.... yippee!


Great edition Sir_Boomme. Letter B as well.

[wizardsrainbow]

Terry-

That is one fine looking publication...worth the wait to be sure! Congrats

[Randall Flagg]

holy shit....this is amazing you guys.

I'd love to see more collections.
Go here:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=506

[Patrick]

holy shit....this is amazing you guys.

I'd love to see more collections.
Go here:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=506

In addition to the Gallery, see also the Collections subforum:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/forumdisplay.php?f=111

[goheat]

Yes, congratulations on that! I love Bernie Wrightson artwork. I actually have a few pages of original comic book art from him, just nothing SK-related. His style is perfectly suited to horror...

[Cutter]

I like the off-white for the traycase. That should stand out, and look very nice on a bookshelf. It's much more colorful than the Limited Edition. Congrats!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice, Terry. Congratulations!

[Sir_Boomme]

I like the off-white for the traycase. That should stand out, and look very nice on a bookshelf. It's much more colorful than the Limited Edition. Congrats!

actually it's shiny gold and looks like a very big gold coin on my bookcase... definitely stands out.


thanks for the comments guys.... was wondering who else got this lettered? (i'm sure bob did, he eats... i mean buys everything- probably got copy "A")

[jhanic]

Well, I got my Mist globe from Blockbuster today. I actually had to go to two stores--each store only got three, and all the ones that went to the first store arrived broken. I went to the second store and got two--one for me and one for another member of this board who lives in a foreign country. I had to buy two movies too, but that was no real hardship.

John

[Cutter]

Well, I got my Mist globe from Blockbuster today. I actually had to go to two stores--each store only got three, and all the ones that went to the first store arrived broken. I went to the second store and got two--one for me and one for another member of this board who lives in a foreign country. I had to buy two movies too, but that was no real hardship.

John
Each store only got three, ouch! I hope I'm the only King freak near the Blockbuster I'm going to.

[Sir_Boomme]

Well, I got my Mist globe from Blockbuster today. I actually had to go to two stores--each store only got three, and all the ones that went to the first store arrived broken. I went to the second store and got two--one for me and one for another member of this board who lives in a foreign country. I had to buy two movies too, but that was no real hardship.

John
Each store only got three, ouch! I hope I'm the only King freak near the Blockbuster I'm going to.

they got six globes at the blockbuster nearest me... and they still have all six. gonna head over there in an hour or so.

[carlosdetweiller]

thanks for the comments guys.... was wondering who else got this lettered? (i'm sure bob did, he eats... i mean buys everything- probably got copy "A")

The book looks great, Terry. No, I didn't preorder any copies of this book. I do not deal with Cemetery Dance/Lonely Road anymore.

[Randall Flagg]

Received a DT IV promo chapbook, The Regulators/Desperation promo dj's and bought 2 The Mist DVD's with promo globe.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Jerome. :) Nice adquisitions.

[Patrick]

That's a nice looking book, Terry. Congrats.

I picked up some movies and snowglobes today as well, as discussed in the promo thread today.

[Ari_Racing]

Received some minutes ago:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/Abcd0008.jpg

[Patrick]

Nice, Ari. I'm always amazed at how quickly you receive stuff there in Argentina. But where's the snowglobe? :lol:

[Ari_Racing]

LOL :D Thanks!

John Hanic was very kind and got one for me. :) I also want to thank wiz since he also looked for one for me.

[educatedlady]

I got my limited edition copy of The Mist today...but sadly there are no blockbuster stores around here so I couldn't get a globe. :(

[Matt]

Oh no!!

That sucks educated Lady, I have no chance at one either. :(

[wizardsrainbow]

Nice, Ari. I'm always amazed at how quickly you receive stuff there in Argentina. But where's the snowglobe? :lol:

They have to use fake snow down there in Argentina, although I distinctly remember Ari posting pictures of snow outside his apartment...are you sure that some stuff just didn't blow down from Columbia?

[Ari_Racing]

LOL :D

Last year we had snow....for the first time in Buenos Aires since 1926...

I received the dvd directly from Frank Darabont's production company :)

[Patrick]

LOL :D

Last year we had snow....for the first time in Buenos Aires since 1926...

I received the dvd directly from Frank Darabont's production company :)

Sweet connections you've got, Ari. :thumbsup:

Hey Ari, here's your next soon-to-be acquisition. The last four issues of EW that have King of Pop columns:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/EW4Ari.jpg

:)

[Ari_Racing]

:) :) :)

THANK YOU PATRICK!!!! :)

[carlosdetweiller]

Hey Ari, here's your next soon-to-be acquisition. The last four issues of EW that have King of Pop columns:



It looks like you may be missing issue #977, dated February 8, 2008. The column is "Pop Goes the Presidency."

I have a hard time keeping up with these myself. I wish there was a GOOD list that was updated in a timely manner. Sometimes by the time I hear of one it has already been removed from the magazine racks and the "new" one displayed.

[Cutter]

Hey Ari, here's your next soon-to-be acquisition. The last four issues of EW that have King of Pop columns:



It looks like you may be missing issue #977, dated February 8, 2008. The column is "Pop Goes the Presidency."

I have a hard time keeping up with these myself. I wish there was a GOOD list that was updated in a timely manner. Sometimes by the time I hear of one it has already been removed from the magazine racks and the "new" one displayed.

To be safe a subscription might be a good idea. It also might be cheaper than buying the individual issues?

[jhanic]

Yeah, but then you're depending on the wonderful workers at the Post Office to get your copy to you in good condition. I don't think so. (And my daughter is one of those workers!)

John

[Cutter]

Yeah, but then you're depending on the wonderful workers at the Post Office to get your copy to you in good condition. I don't think so. (And my daughter is one of those workers!)

John

True, I didn't think of that. :doh:

[carlosdetweiller]

Yeah, but then you're depending on the wonderful workers at the Post Office to get your copy to you in good condition. I don't think so. (And my daughter is one of those workers!)

John

True, I didn't think of that. :doh:

Subscription copies also have mailing labels attached or printed on the front cover and, IMO, are not collectible. You also get many issues you don't want, i.e. those without the King column.

Lilja's website does a pretty good job of informing when a new column is available but he has been VERY spotty lately on that topic.

[Patrick]

Actually I have a subscription to EW, but don't collect the magazines. Ari heard that I throw them away after reading them, so recently I started mailing them to him instead.

Carlos, what did the front cover of #997 look like? I'm wondering if maybe I already sent that one to Ari, or if it's laying around here somewhere, or if we never received it... (sometimes I read the columns online)

[Dr. Dawg]

Just won this today http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260221922433&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123 (Talisman gift edition), I have wanted one for a while... Thanks to natehorning for bringing it up in another thread! My only concern is the 0 feedback from the seller... but I couldn't pass up that price!

[carlosdetweiller]

Actually I have a subscription to EW, but don't collect the magazines. Ari heard that I throw them away after reading them, so recently I started mailing them to him instead.

Carlos, what did the front cover of #997 look like? I'm wondering if maybe I already sent that one to Ari, or if it's laying around here somewhere, or if we never received it... (sometimes I read the columns online)

It has a full length photo of actress Ellen Page and the lead article is on the movie "JUNO"

[Patrick]

Just won this today http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260221922433&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123 (Talisman gift edition), I have wanted one for a while... Thanks to natehorning for bringing it up in another thread! My only concern is the 0 feedback from the seller... but I couldn't pass up that price!
Congrats, Dr. D. Hey, are you sctopdawg from days of yore?...

[Patrick]

Actually I have a subscription to EW, but don't collect the magazines. Ari heard that I throw them away after reading them, so recently I started mailing them to him instead.

Carlos, what did the front cover of #997 look like? I'm wondering if maybe I already sent that one to Ari, or if it's laying around here somewhere, or if we never received it... (sometimes I read the columns online)

It has a full length photo of actress Ellen Page and the lead article is on the movie "JUNO"
Damn. I don't remember ever seeing that issue.

Maybe John could talk to his daughter at the post office for me...

[Cutter]

Just won this today http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260221922433&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123 (Talisman gift edition), I have wanted one for a while... Thanks to natehorning for bringing it up in another thread! My only concern is the 0 feedback from the seller... but I couldn't pass up that price!

Congrats, that is a fair and good price. This book has great illustrations, you'll love it!

[jhanic]

Maybe John could talk to his daughter at the post office for me...

:rofl:

John

[natehorning]

Just won this today http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260221922433&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123 (Talisman gift edition), I have wanted one for a while... Thanks to natehorning for bringing it up in another thread! My only concern is the 0 feedback from the seller... but I couldn't pass up that price!


If the inexperienced seller doesn't come through for you I will sell you a copy in fine condition for the same price. Let me know if you have trouble.


Nate

[Dr. Dawg]

Just won this today http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260221922433&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123 (Talisman gift edition), I have wanted one for a while... Thanks to natehorning for bringing it up in another thread! My only concern is the 0 feedback from the seller... but I couldn't pass up that price!
Congrats, Dr. D. Hey, are you sctopdawg from days of yore?...

One and the same... I've been shadowing here daily for months, but have been busy with 80+ work-hour weeks in my internship all year and haven't made time to post much... I'm trying to change that!

Thanks again, Nate, I'll keep you updated...

[carlosdetweiller]

Actually I have a subscription to EW, but don't collect the magazines. Ari heard that I throw them away after reading them, so recently I started mailing them to him instead.

Carlos, what did the front cover of #997 look like? I'm wondering if maybe I already sent that one to Ari, or if it's laying around here somewhere, or if we never received it... (sometimes I read the columns online)

It has a full length photo of actress Ellen Page and the lead article is on the movie "JUNO"
Damn. I don't remember ever seeing that issue.

Maybe John could talk to his daughter at the post office for me...

Here is a link to that issue. It's darn near impossible to keep up with these columns.

http://www.ew.com/ew/inside/issue/0,,ewTax:977,00.html

[tippy4]

This arrived today:

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/1769/haventomgordondg7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This Haven Foundation The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300205844209) was on auction recently, and ended without meeting the $99 reserve.

I asked the seller if he would sell it to me at his reserve and he agreed.

While it is a 2nd printing (I believe all of TGWLTGs from Haven were 2nds) I still think it was a good price as it came with the original Haven receipt.

:rock:

[Patrick]

Bob, thanks for the link. I don't think we received that issue. Sorry, Ari.


Tippy, I agree that's a nice deal. Congrats! Wanna trade it for a snowglobe?

[Patrick]

As long as I have the scanner out...

I picked up a couple of these free promotional magazines today at my local comic store. Has anyone else seen these?

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Comics/DT-LongRoad-PromoMag.jpg

[Patrick]

Also I picked up the color variant for issue #1 of the new story arc. The price was reasonable (relative to what I was paying during the first arc timeframe), so I bought all three of his copies.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Comics/DT-LongRoad-ColorVariant1001.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

As long as I have the scanner out...

I picked up a couple of these free promotional magazines today at my local comic store. Has anyone else seen these?

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Comics/DT-LongRoad-PromoMag.jpg

Patrick-
Yes, I did get one of these, but had to pay $10 for it on eBay. My comic store said they gave them all away about three weeks ago and would not get any more in, so I went to ebay and only found one person offering it.

[wizardsrainbow]

Also I picked up the color variant for issue #1 of the new story arc. The price was reasonable (relative to what I was paying during the first arc timeframe), so I bought all three of his copies.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Comics/DT-LongRoad-ColorVariant1001.jpg

This I got too, as well as the Jae Lee variant, at my comic store, but prices were even as bit higher than what I paid for the first arc issues. I keep telling myself I AM DONE, but keep going back to the well.

BTW, I have e-mailed Jae Lee three times since mid-December and have received no response. I have a few more comics and a couple items to get signed for Ari and I cannot get hold of the guy. Don't know what's up. I don't bug him and haven't done anything (that I know of) to receive the silent treatment. I even sent the last e-mail with a read receipt attached and it has gone unread for a month.

[Ari_Racing]

That means he's not checking, right?

For me don't worry Wiz! There's no rush at all :)

[wizardsrainbow]

That means he's not checking, right?

For me don't worry Wiz! There's no rush at all :)

Ari-

That is correct. It may be that he has a new e-mail that he uses regularly but one that I am not aware of.

[Patrick]

As long as I have the scanner out...

I picked up a couple of these free promotional magazines today at my local comic store. Has anyone else seen these?

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Comics/DT-LongRoad-PromoMag.jpg

Patrick-
Yes, I did get one of these, but had to pay $10 for it on eBay. My comic store said they gave them all away about three weeks ago and would not get any more in, so I went to ebay and only found one person offering it.
Aw, Wiz, sorry to hear you had to pay ten bucks, I would have gotten you one. Interestingly a couple weeks ago, my comic store didn't have them so I had no idea these existed until yesterday. Maybe I'll stop by today and pick up a couple more, there weren't many sitting out but he may have more in back. The nice thing is that he does seem to get a decent quantity of all the comic promo stuff.

[Patrick]

Also I picked up the color variant for issue #1 of the new story arc. The price was reasonable (relative to what I was paying during the first arc timeframe), so I bought all three of his copies.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Comics/DT-LongRoad-ColorVariant1001.jpg

This I got too, as well as the Jae Lee variant, at my comic store, but prices were even as bit higher than what I paid for the first arc issues. I keep telling myself I AM DONE, but keep going back to the well.

BTW, I have e-mailed Jae Lee three times since mid-December and have received no response. I have a few more comics and a couple items to get signed for Ari and I cannot get hold of the guy. Don't know what's up. I don?'t bug him and haven't done anything (that I know of) to receive the silent treatment. I even sent the last e-mail with a read receipt attached and it has gone unread for a month.
Really? They're going for more than the first arc? I would have thought people would have a bit of a spending hangover and the prices would be lower. But I don't have the sketch variant and don't know have a feel for the market at all, I guess.

Perhaps Jae is just got busy with the holidays and is now buried in work projects. I find it hard to believe that you would have offended him, Wiz. He'll probably surface when his workload eases.

[CRinVA]

I bought the variant and sketch variant for The Long Road Home #1 for much less than I paid for any of the variants of Reborn! Otherwise I would have passed on it.

[wizardsrainbow]

Granted, my store is here in NYC, but they charged $75 for the Jae Lee variant and $25 for the other.

[carlosdetweiller]

This just came the other day. This book is big! and heavy. If you have the Centipede Press leather edition of 'SALEM'S LOT you know what I mean.

One of 22 deluxe editions of DRACULA by Centipede Press. It uses the illustrations by Greg Hildebrandt (always my favorite Dracula illustrations) from the 1985 Unicorn edition.

Jerad is just getting better and better. Really impressive reproduction of the illustrations, paper and printing quality, etc.

I collect different editions of DRACULA and this is right at the top of my list of favorites.

It is difficult to photograph the "silkscreen" illustration on the front board because of the glare.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/draculacentipede2.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

That looks stunning!

[Clacke]

That is a beautiful book! Congratulations.:thumbsup:
Jerad at Centipede does some great stuff. I recently got the numbered edition of 'Shadow Of The Torturer' by Gene Wolfe from Centipede and it is a beautifully produced oversized book.

[Cutter]

Congrats on the Dracula, that does look like a very nice book.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Bob. I DO like Centipede's productions!

John

[shnnrc01]

yep,its a great looking book bob.and centipede press really do some amazing books.my salems lot is one of my favourites.

[Patrick]

Beautiful book, Bob.

Nice collection of The Talisman you have there as well.

[Patrick]

A couple other older comic books obtained recently. Not expensive, but they do include Stephen King.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Comics/HeroesForHope-SK.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Comics/Batman400-SK.jpg

[Cloysterpete]

This just came the other day. This book is big! and heavy. If you have the Centipede Press leather edition of 'SALEM'S LOT you know what I mean.

One of 22 deluxe editions of DRACULA by Centipede Press. It uses the illustrations by Greg Hildebrandt (always my favorite Dracula illustrations) from the 1985 Unicorn edition.

Jerad is just getting better and better. Really impressive reproduction of the illustrations, paper and printing quality, etc.

I collect different editions of DRACULA and this is right at the top of my list of favorites.

It is difficult to photograph the "silkscreen" illustration on the front board because of the glare.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/draculacentipede2.jpg

Love the cover!, I can see the ruins of that Abbey from my bedroom window lol.

[Sir_Boomme]

WOW! :clap:nice book bob! is there anything you don't collect bob?

BEWARE!...PLOM (poor little ol me) rant to follow:
ah well... i'm having to go an a self imposed collecting fast myself for a while... again.... did so last year and got totally debt free...i'm still 100% debt free, but....
just got notified yesterday that the owner of the house i rent (for the past 6 years) plans to evict me, so they can tear down the house and build condos on the property. they wanted me out by the end of apil....but i said no way... so i have til the end of may.

aaaaarg! i hate this because i was only paying 595.00 a month in rent, and wasn't planning on moving until i could buy a house outright.... now i have to find a house to buy in less than 60 days.... and will have to finance part of it.
so i'm saving as much as i can to try to lower the payments. (not to mention the moving costs)
waaaah. no books for a while. it's going to be a hectic pain in the yaya to find, buy a house and move (all these books, oh my) to a new place in 60 days.
not to mention i have to devise a plan to move...2 trucks, 1 car, a harley + sidecar, 1 boat aa 5x8 trailor loaded with sound equipment, and a 18x 8 x 6ft dog kennel - all by myself.
my next new pride and joy shown here will be a house - if i live through it.

ok...i'm through stomping my foot.:onfire:

[carlosdetweiller]

WOW! :clap:nice book bob! is there anything you don't collect bob?


Yes, STD's.