Your New Pride and Joy!

[cit74]

Just got this the other day:

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/Books121_zps61eb659d.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/Books131_zps41f7100c.jpg

Little faded on the spine

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/Books111_zps767c7187.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

I guess we will need to find you a better DJ.

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats!!!

[herbertwest]

hm.... I have a whole box full of SK Books on cassette - wondering what to do with them......

You can also convert them to Mp3.

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/82549

A few months ago i bought a tape recorder that needs to be plugged to the laptop and you record via audacity then turn them to mp3. Costed about 15€, shipped from China :)
I used it on some tapes.
Unfortunately though, i dont have any material to record VHS.

I am going to say you mean VHS to DVD? If so there is one I remember reading about. http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-VC500-Touch-Capture-Device/dp/B000VM60I8 Like anything there is pro and con reviews.

From US VHS to... divx, dvd... whatever to make a copy and backup.
But.... i dont have any TV (and dont plan to get one), nor VCR reader, nor US VCR reader... so it doesnt help :D

I would be interested in doing the old documentary Stephen King's World of Horror. (i have the NL DVD of THIS IS HORROR)

[Coulrophobia]

Well yes would at least need a VCR.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I guess we will need to find you a better DJ.

I agree. That DJ spine is terrible.

[cit74]

I guess we will need to find you a better DJ.

I agree. That DJ spine is terrible.

Thanks - RF is helping me out

[Merlin1958]

I guess we will need to find you a better DJ.

I agree. That DJ spine is terrible.

Thanks - RF is helping me out

Don't let this get out, but....


He's a good man!!!

[EXPLORER]

This particular former library copy is beat, but the story is one of my favorites, and the original custom artwork is fantastic! The talented artist really outdid herself on this one. Not sure if you can read the titles on the books, but they're all King. These photos don't at all do justice to the detail.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/c03866b1-5385-4598-a3a4-cd37fcff8715_zpsa5e9c8ba.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books%20II/66EAB52B-E46E-40DF-832A-5C3D3CBF7BFF-1630-0000008ABB7A126B_zps7fa9a4c1.jpg

KRYSTLE, YOU ROCK!

Very Nice Work....

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks to EXPLORER, I got one of my favorite King books signed :) And with the newspapers of the Sarasota event too! :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487596_10200955099664434_818900366_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/63059_10200955360070944_779296624_n.jpg

Thanks, Jim!

This is my 24th book signed by King. :)

[Ben Staad]

That is awesome, Ari. I am not a collector of signed SK books but Duma Key would be near the top of my list. Love that book.

[herbertwest]

Thanks to EXPLORER, I got one of my favorite King books signed :) And with the newspapers of the Sarasota event too! :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487596_10200955099664434_818900366_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/63059_10200955360070944_779296624_n.jpg

Thanks, Jim!

This is my 24th book signed by King. :)

Any chance to get a closeup of the articles? :)

[bdwyer19]

Congrats Ari! I only have a few signed 1/1s, but Duma Key is easily my favorite as well.

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats Ari!!! I like traceable artifacts that help authenticate.

[jhanic]

Crucified Dreams, with Quitters, Inc:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_Proofs/CrucifiedDreams_zps7d7c5737.jpg

John

[Ari_Racing]

Any chance to get a closeup of the articles?

Sure! Give me a couple hours and I'll take closer photos.

Thanks all and congratulations, John!

[Roog]

A brandnew Dutch mass market paperback of "Full dark no stars":

http://www.roog.nu/255.jpg

An old Dutch paperback of "Eyes of the Dragon":

http://www.roog.nu/256.jpg

And the Italian DT5 and DT6 paperbacks:

http://www.roog.nu/257.jpg

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats!!! Beautiful colorful additions.

[SierraKiloCollector]

This arrived yesterday...

A Book of Horrors Deluxe Limited Edition. Contains SK's "The Little Green God of Agony." 100 copies were produced, only 83 offered for sale.

This is #83!

SKC

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Traycase.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Full_Traycase.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Traycase_Open.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Dustjacket.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Cover.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Spine_Cover.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Inside.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Art.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Sig_Page.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_SK_Sig_Page.jpg

[ChristineB]

Very nice SKC.

[jhanic]

Very nice!

John

[Merlin1958]

Very nice!!!

[Cook]

Very nice SKC,
Congratulations!



This arrived yesterday...

A Book of Horrors Deluxe Limited Edition. Contains SK's "The Little Green God of Agony." 100 copies were produced, only 83 offered for sale.

This is #83!

SKC

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Traycase.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Full_Traycase.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Traycase_Open.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Dustjacket.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Cover.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Spine_Cover.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Inside.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Art.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_Sig_Page.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/ABOH_SK_Sig_Page.jpg

[Coulrophobia]

CD really keeps stepping up their game A Book of Horrors Deluxe Limited Edition is beautiful!! Congrats!!!

[jon10g]

That is a beautiful book.

[Stockerlone]

Now i know The Road to the Dark Tower... BETTER.:biggrin:

Bev Vincent - The Road to the Dark Tower
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT1783.JPG
One is signed
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT1785.JPG

[Coulrophobia]

Very nice!! I like the quote.

[Ben Staad]

Very nice additions SKC and Frank!

[Roog]

That Book of Horrors keeps me thinking, buying...not buying...

[TwistedNadine]

Love the Book of Horrors
Duma Key one of my favorites too - and Explorer is the MAN!
Congrats All

[Roog]

Some new additions to my NEL-collection:

First time that I have actually seen a Thinner!

http://www.roog.nu/258.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/259.jpg

[jhanic]

I just received the Advance Reading Copy of Joyland. It seems Photobucket is down, so I can't upload any pictures right now. They will be forthcoming.

John

[Ben Staad]

I just received the Advance Reading Copy of Joyland. It seems Photobucket is down, so I can't upload any pictures right now. They will be forthcoming.

John

Woot! Congrats.

[jhanic]

Photobucket is up!

Here's the cover:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Joylandproof_zps0347c39a.jpg

Page 1 of the publisher letter:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Joylandproofpublisherletterp1_zps84f9e62a.jpg

Page 2:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Joylandproofpublisherletterp2_zps150708fd.jpg

John

[biomieg]

Have you read it yet?

[Roog]

Nice item!

[Tito_Villa]

Big congrats John!

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats on the great acquisition!!!

[olverts]

Very nice John , congratulations !

[jhanic]

Have you read it yet?

Not yet. I'll start it tonight.

John

[hwvw23]

Enjoy reading! :)

[Jimimck]

John, when you go on holiday, retire, or just want a break, please feel free to send my contact details to your proof/ARC supplier!

Nice pick up pal.

[George at C-Springs]

Nice John!

My latest arrived this afternoon; its not Joyland, but it is a 1/1 proof and first publication of a brand new publisher. Sneak previews! Which story to read first, hmmmmmm.....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG00731.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG0071.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG0072.jpg

Publisher's Letter (the most detailed one you'll ever read)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG0074.jpg

[Bad Penny]

Have you read it yet?

Not yet. I'll start it tonight.

John

Another magic rabbit pulled from your bottomless hat of tricks and mystery - well done John, brilliant score !!!! :thumbsup:

[Jimimck]

In Mint Condition! Nice to see it out there!

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats George!!! That one will be history in the making.

[George at C-Springs]

In Mint Condition! Nice to see it out there!


Congrats George!!! That one will be history in the making.

Bootleg pirated copies available on request ... :pirate:

[Ben Staad]

In Mint Condition! Nice to see it out there!


Congrats George!!! That one will be history in the making.

Bootleg pirated copies available on request ... :pirate:

LOL. Congrats on this. Should be a cool item to own.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all! :)

[Stockerlone]

Congrats all..... big scores !!!

[Jimimck]

Check it:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Stephen%20King%20Books/artwork_zpsd4bd451b.jpg

[Coulrophobia]

Beautiful art!! I like the shadowing. Congrats!!!!

[Roog]

Cool, the little monster in the wall :)

[Cook]

Check it:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Stephen%20King%20Books/artwork_zpsd4bd451b.jpg

Very cool Jimimck
I Like this.

[Bad Penny]

Check it:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Stephen%20King%20Books/artwork_zpsd4bd451b.jpg

Very cool James, very cool indeed - nice score to go with the Oy mate !!! :coo3l:

[cit74]

Figured I'd have to sneak in some new first printings of Wool from Hugh Howey's signing this evening

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Hugh%20Howey/HH10_zpsf4ea6e59.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Hugh%20Howey/HH11_zpsd1d739b7.jpg

[Coulrophobia]

Very nice!! Congrats!!!!!

[jon10g]

I'll say it again, very nice indeed.

[Brice]

Probably not an awesome deal, but still a pretty good one... 1st edition Roots by Alex Haley w/promo Roots bookmark autographed- $8

[Coulrophobia]

Great Book! Congrats!!

[Ari_Racing]

A couple of weeks ago I won a contest ran by Owen King. Just received this:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/246513_10200994559130896_880392360_n.jpg

I'm only missing a book inscribed to me by Tabitha and I'll have at least one book inscribed to me by all King writers' family. :)

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats!!! That is a great!

[Ben Staad]

Very nice, Ari. Congrats on the book and inscription.

[jon10g]

That is fantastic. I am intrigued by what is in the book having read Double Feature which was excellent.

[TwistedNadine]

Very nice additions.
Congrats to all.

[jon10g]

I just snagged me a Double Feature chapbook too. Thanks Ari for the heads up.

[Roog]

Finally got one of the UK Hodder proofs, this is DT5:

http://www.roog.nu/260.jpg

And this is a German DT1 Club-hardcover from Bertelsmann (when was this released?):

http://www.roog.nu/261.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Some fairly new P&J's I have been remiss in posting....


http://imageshack.us/a/img841/9661/001djg.jpg

"Pennywise" sketch by Alex McVey

http://imageshack.us/a/img843/8996/002bpm.jpg

The Exorcist 40th Anniversary edition S/L

http://imageshack.us/a/img801/9484/001cvd.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img16/9826/002oli.jpg

Floating Dragon S/L

[jhanic]

Nice, Bill!

John

[WeDealInLead]

I like that Shwarz cover. It has an almost pulpy S.F./fantasy feel to it.

[Roog]

Finally! Waited for these a pretty long time, but they arrived, all the way from Italy :)

This is the Italian hardcover of DT4, La Sfera del Buio, published by Sperling&Kupfer in 1998:

http://www.roog.nu/263.jpg

This is the Italian bookclub hardcover of DT5, I Lupi del Calla, published by Mondolibri in 2003:

http://www.roog.nu/262.jpg

And this is the coolest item, the Italian bookclub release of DT2, La Chiamata dei Tre, published by Euroclub in 1991:

http://www.roog.nu/264.jpg

I really (really) like the cover :D

http://www.roog.nu/265.jpg

[Tito_Villa]

An amazing cover!

[Coulrophobia]

Amazing acquisitions. Beautiful, and colorful cover for DT2!!!! Reminds me of Michael Herring/Deathlands "Judas Strike". Congrats!!!!

[Roog]

Yeah, it's really cool! The illustration is done by Oliviero Berni.

[Bad Penny]

Mate, that DT II cover art is out-freaking-standing !!! ... Love it !!!! :rock:

[Jimimck]

Totally agree, thats a bloody cool cover!

[WeDealInLead]

I like it a lot. Those are some vibrant colours. The details on Roland's jacket are incredible.

[Roog]

Very well done indeed. Also the illustrator had a great time reading the book and this was how the story looked like in his imagination :)

[Shannon]

Just contacted Mr. Berni to see if the artwork is still available/for sale. Doubt it, but you never know, lol. Very nice!

[George at C-Springs]

Just FYI, "La Chiamata Dei Tre" translates to "The Calling of the Three", rather than "The Drawing". A lot of the Italian versions are very cool, colorful, different.

[Roog]

Indeed, I will post pics of DT1, after the postman brings the package :)

[Merlin1958]

Finally! Waited for these a pretty long time, but they arrived, all the way from Italy :)

This is the Italian hardcover of DT4, La Sfera del Buio, published by Sperling&Kupfer in 1998:

http://www.roog.nu/263.jpg

This is the Italian bookclub hardcover of DT5, I Lupi del Calla, published by Mondolibri in 2003:

http://www.roog.nu/262.jpg

And this is the coolest item, the Italian bookclub release of DT2, La Chiamata dei Tre, published by Euroclub in 1991:

http://www.roog.nu/264.jpg

I really (really) like the cover :D

http://www.roog.nu/265.jpg

So I guess "Floating Dragon" is in the past!!! LOL


Congrats on a wonderful acquisition!!! Bravo!!!

:emot-cthulhu:

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all!

[CRinVA]

My newest P&J is my first Granddaughter Rebecca (Becky) Holly Welch.
Born: 3/27/13
Wt: 8lb 9oz
Ht: 21.5 "

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/392819_10151506137359294_1545782540_n.jpg

My daughter, Son-in-law, and Granddaughter!
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/482277_10151505916914294_1096818775_n.jpg

Big Brother Tommy, Daddy and Becky!
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/10803_10151506325754294_1499855859_n.jpg

A healthy set of lungs!
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/24422_10151505915569294_655983683_n.jpg

Our little Angel!
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/388539_10151505929349294_1457588462_n.jpg

[ChristineB]

Major Congrats Crinva!!! She's adorable... but I'm thinking she isn't only 2 inches long... hehe, think you put the dot in the wrong place there. :)

[bdwyer19]

Very cute!! Congrats!!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Bob! A great acquisition!

John

[CRinVA]

:rolleyes3::rolleyes3:
Major Congrats Crinva!!! She's adorable... but I'm thinking she isn't only 2 inches long... hehe, think you put the dot in the wrong place there. :)

:rolleyes3: I don't kow what you're talking about! :rolleyes3: :rolleyes3:

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats!!! Beautiful!!

[Tito_Villa]

Great pics, congrats Bob!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, Grandpa! :)

She's beautiful!

[Jimimck]

Great P and J!
Congratulations.

[sgc1999]

iechyd da

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Grandpa!!!!

[Scoogs]

Congrats Crinva!

[Cook]

It appears you are a Happy G-Dad... Super congratulations to you Bob

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/392819_10151506137359294_1545782540_n.jpg

[CRinVA]

Thanks to everyone. very exciting times. Indulge me in one more pic. I saved the best for last!

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/6759_10151509646354294_901837674_n.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Coulrophobia]

Very nice. Congrats again!!

[Randall Flagg]

Just received this Bag of Bones promo key-chain today.
I think it might become part of the Holy quartet.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1364582544-BOB%20Keychain.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1364582554-BB%20chain%20and%20trinity.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1364582562-Bob%20c.JPG

[WeDealInLead]

Extremely jelaous.

[Bad Penny]

As Shannon would say .... I WANT ONE !!!! :P

[Ari_Racing]

Is that official?

[Randall Flagg]

Is that official?
If it wasn't, it is now:)

http://annie.gwynn.pagesperso-orange.fr/cours/kingexo/kingr.htm

[Johnny007]

It appears you are a Happy G-Dad... Super congratulations to you Bob

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/392819_10151506137359294_1545782540_n.jpg

+1 Very nice and congrats!

[Brice]

Is that official?
If it wasn't, it is now:)

http://annie.gwynn.pagesperso-orange.fr/cours/kingexo/kingr.htm

Yeah, they were free giveaways upon signing up for the stephen king library for years. Now you just gotta get all the different gem eye colors.

[herbertwest]

Thanks to everyone. very exciting times. Indulge me in one more pic. I saved the best for last!

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/6759_10151509646354294_901837674_n.jpg

Very cute picture!

[Randall Flagg]

These came today. Matching numbers to my other Oy pieces.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1364664446-angry%20oys.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

These came today. Matching numbers to my other Oy pieces.



I wonder why he mailed yours last?

[Randall Flagg]

These came today. Matching numbers to my other Oy pieces.



I wonder why he mailed yours last?
He doesn't like me.

http://i56.tinypic.com/1zvuc06.gif

[Coulrophobia]

Great additions!! Congrats!!!

[Shannon]

Congratulations Bob!

Just a little tip to pass on: Baby nails are very sharp, and babies love to touch their faces. Invest in little hand mitts or shirts with handsies so they don't scratch up their faces.

[Merlin1958]

I have no idea where this came from, it just showed up in the mail, but No. 45 to match "sleeping Oy"!!!! Thanks to my benefactor!!!


http://imageshack.us/a/img833/6568/001xyp.jpg

[sgc1999]

Thanks to everyone. very exciting times. Indulge me in one more pic. I saved the best for last!

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/6759_10151509646354294_901837674_n.jpg

oh snap! super cute!!!

[Merlin1958]

Thanks to everyone. very exciting times. Indulge me in one more pic. I saved the best for last!

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/6759_10151509646354294_901837674_n.jpg

oh snap! super cute!!!

Wonderful snapshot!!!

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats Merlin!!!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats Merlin!!!

That's CRinVA's Photo!!! Are you confused? LOL LOL LOL

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats Merlin!!!

That's CRinVA's Photo!!! Are you confused? LOL LOL LOL

LoL With all the babies I lost track. j/k

thedarktower.org needs to make t-shirts with jersey numbers so we can keep track of who's is who's.

[Merlin1958]

Congrats Merlin!!!

That's CRinVA's Photo!!! Are you confused? LOL LOL LOL

LoL With all the babies I lost track. j/k

thedarktower.org needs to make t-shirts with jersey numbers so we can keep track of who's is who's.

LOL Mine is "Merlin IV" do not forget him!!! He will play SS for the New York Yankees some day!!! LOL

:YYY:

[Coulrophobia]

I need to do the math on that based on the fact senility might be kicking in by 2035. So keep the baby pictures coming so it will be emblazoned into my subconscious.

[TwistedNadine]

CRinVA - Huge congratulations! Gorgeous!

[Merlin1958]

My newest P&J is my first Granddaughter Rebecca (Becky) Holly Welch.
Born: 3/27/13
Wt: 8lb 9oz
Ht: 21.5 "

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/392819_10151506137359294_1545782540_n.jpg

My daughter, Son-in-law, and Granddaughter!
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/482277_10151505916914294_1096818775_n.jpg

Big Brother Tommy, Daddy and Becky!
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/10803_10151506325754294_1499855859_n.jpg

A healthy set of lungs!
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/24422_10151505915569294_655983683_n.jpg

Our little Angel!
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/388539_10151505929349294_1457588462_n.jpg

Congrats, Bob!!! Future Yankee On-Field Announcer???? LOL


:YYY:

[CRinVA]

Perhaps Merlin!

And Shannon thanks for the advice. I already know! I do have 4 children and 2 grand children you know! :-)

[Shannon]

lol, duh! Why didn't I think of that? My senility starts now, I guess.

[Ari_Racing]

Finally received a lot I purchased almost a year ago. I paid for the 8 red leather books 52 bucks.

I also got a proof copy of Bev's book with a postcard inscribed by him! Super cool!

And two of the very very few audiobooks in Spanish.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/480001_10201069857573310_1981734148_n.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Nice, Ari!!! Congrats!!! :clap:

[Coulrophobia]

Very nice acquisitions!!! Congrats!!

[Scoogs]

I paid for the 8 red leather books...
Wait, did Ari really just say that he paid for something?
Come on, fess up. Where did you win them? :biggrin:

[mcdonaldj]

Finally received a lot I purchased almost a year ago. I paid for the 8 red leather books 52 bucks.

I also got a proof copy of Bev's book with a postcard inscribed by him! Super cool!

And two of the very very few audiobooks in Spanish.

Ari - what do you think of the red leather books? I can't decide if I like them or if they are ugly and i see them for sale a lot. Is the quality up to par or are they cheaply made?

[Ari_Racing]

Wait, did Ari really just say that he paid for something?
Come on, fess up. Where did you win them?

LOL! I won them at ebay.com :)


Ari - what do you think of the red leather books? I can't decide if I like them or if they are ugly and i see them for sale a lot. Is the quality up to par or are they cheaply made?

You know...I was thinking THE SAME. I guess they look pretty okay in the bookcase but I really don't want to open another "battle front" in terms of my collection. Even when I'm about to get some completed (I'm only four books away from having the spanish hc and audiobook collection completed, only three HC US editions to have 'em all and only one Castle Rock Newsletter missing), and others are growing (magazines and antologies with a King story), I think that if I keep these red leather books I'll try to have all of them, which will cause to divide my money into more items instead of looking for the ones I wanted first.

So...for now I'll probably keep 'em, but it is not out of the question that I might sell 'em all except IT (I'm trying to adquire different editions of that book). :)

[Stockerlone]

Direkt from the Leipzig Book Fair.

Mängelexemplare - Makabre Erzählungen
special limited to 50 books edition
signed from 6 authors inkl. Constantin Sauff and Vincent Voss
inkl. some promo stuff
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2170.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2172.JPG

[jhanic]

Nice, both Ari and Frank!

John

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats Stockerlone!!!! What is the little sign to the right?

From the few attempts I had with purchasing the Red Leather (Is it really leather? It does not seem like it.) edition it is not a great set. The edging on the Red Leather edition seems to be very brittle, it rolls inward, and the leather cracks. It is so brittle it seems like it needs some form of conditioning. They also can be scratched very easily. This set is a great reason to acquire the " OCCUPY 2013: Ambannon Books Stephen King Collection". http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17200-OCCUPY-2013-Ambannon-Books-Stephen-King-Collection

[Stockerlone]

Tks..... its an small wooden sign/bookmark with the bookname.
Mängelexemplare = (Price reduced, marked books with faults):excited:
A nice/funny name for an horror anthology.

[Coulrophobia]

Tks..... its an small wooden sign/bookmark with the bookname.
Mängelexemplare = (Price reduced, marked books with faults):excited:
A nice/funny name for an horror anthology.

Very cool name, and I like the wooden sign!! That little sign in time is what others will look for to make a complete set. Very nice!!

[jhanic]

My latest, Tales by Moonlight review copy with King's Introduction:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/TalesbyMoonlightreviewcopy_zps95271587.jpg

The limitation page:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/TalesbyMoonlightreviewlimitation_zps2ff4eeb3.jpg

This volume is not signed or numbered (obviously).

Thanks, Ari!

John

[Bad Penny]

John - brilliant addition (as one would expect from you) !!! :smile:

[Roog]

There it is, the brandnew The Dark Tower Companion from Bev Vincent :D
Very nice artwork :)

http://www.roog.nu/270.jpg

[Merlin1958]

There it is, the brandnew The Dark Tower Companion from Bev Vincent :D
Very nice artwork :)

http://www.roog.nu/270.jpg


AWESOME!!!!!

[Shannon]

Thanks for the shout out!

Speaking of red leather books, the ones on eBay right now ... MINE! So stay away! lol

[Ari_Racing]

This volume is not signed or numbered (obviously).

Thanks, Ari!

John

:) Glad you got it and that your cousin doesn't collect proofs as well! :D

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats jhanic on the review copy!! Very nice.

[Roog]

I found another paperback of the UK Futura horror series: The Eyes of the Dragon

http://www.roog.nu/271.jpg

I really like this series!

http://www.roog.nu/272.jpg

Still looking for Skeleton Crew, Cujo, Different Seasons, Firestarter!

[jhanic]

Those are attractive!

John

[Roog]

That's why I collect them 8)

[Coulrophobia]

I really do like the tombstone feel to them very nice!! Congrats!!!!

[Stockerlone]

08.04.13 Hamburg - Amerikazentrum
Justin Cronin DIE ZWÖLF German promo tour premiere

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT5025.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT5026.JPG

He signed me several books.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT5032.JPG



Justin Cronin THE TWELVE UK Sampler
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2212.JPG

Justin Cronin THE TWELVE UK ARC
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2213.JPG

JUSTIN CRONIN THE TWELVE UK HC
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2215.JPG

JUSTIN CRONIN DIE ZWÖLF german HC
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2214.JPG

JUSTIN CRONIN Der ÜBERGANG
Weltbild bookclub
(He don´t know this edition, but he realy liked the bookcover)
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2211.JPG


JUSTIN CRONIN THE PASSAGE sc
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2210.JPG

Justin Cronin DIE ZWÖLF
all signed... for tdt and german forum members...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2217.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice stuff.

[Coulrophobia]

Great Sampler!!! Congrats!!!!

[Ben Staad]

Very nice, Frank. I'm hoping there are some books for sale on Friday when we (me and my wife) go.

[Tito_Villa]

Great stuff Frank!

[Roog]

Two weeks I showed you the beautiful Italian Euroclub DT2. Today I also received the Euroclub DT1 which is also very nice!

http://www.roog.nu/274.jpg

The full dustjacket:

http://www.roog.nu/275.jpg

Oh and also got the NAL audio cassettes of DT2 (unsigned...) ;)

http://www.roog.nu/273.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Congratulations all!

[Lauterer]

Thanks Frank for the job you did yesterday for the few people took u as a medium to get a real signature in a german book.... Nice hill of books you took to the Cronin reading :)

[Roog]

Thanks to a ebay-link posted by RF, I was able to buy the Ukrainian hardcover of TWTTK :D
It appaers to be a smaller hardcover without dustjacket, same size as a UK bookclub.
I think the artwork is very nice ^^ A little bit inspired by the Scribner artwork.

http://www.roog.nu/278.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/279.jpg

[Coulrophobia]

Beautiful Book!!! Congrats!!! The cover-less full color hardcovers are amazing.

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks to a ebay-link posted by RF, I was able to buy the Ukrainian hardcover of TWTTK :D
It appaers to be a smaller hardcover without dustjacket, same size as a UK bookclub.
I think the artwork is very nice ^^ A little bit inspired by the Scribner artwork.

We aim to please.

[Ari_Racing]

Received the copy of Blood and Smoke that I won on the Occupy day. Thanks, Jerome!

[Stockerlone]

Rona Walter - Kaltgeschminkt/Cold painted
Scenic bookreading event, Imperial Theater Hamburg 14.04.13

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2236.JPG

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQEiWaWs9Ks0BL07znF7qZqABh2TDTb9 c2BwkCuMq_kWBdagiiDMA

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT1996.JPG

An absolut amazing bookreading event, arround 1,5 hrs.
Rona and two actors on stage of the Imperial Theater.

Rona on stage.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT5042.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT5038.JPG
When the event was finished, i talked with some friends from the
German Horror Forum and Rona Walter arround 1,5 hrs about her amazing
bookreading event, bookcollecting, upcoming projects etc.

Rona signed me this German Horror Antho.
DIABOLOS
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2231.JPG
In this Anto. is Rona Walter´s story Classico.

My Diabolos is abolut amazing remarqued and signed
from the book cover illustrator Jessica May.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT22381.JPG

Amazing details... this it the complete remarque, maybe nothing
for small children or US people under 21:excited:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT22371.JPG

[Coulrophobia]

Truly a beautiful work of art!!! Wow!! Congrats!!!

[Tito_Villa]

Amazing drawing Frank!

[ChristineB]

Very Nice Frank.

[Pasiuk57]

Super nice!

[TwistedNadine]

This is fantastic. Love it




http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT22381.JPG

Amazing details... this it the complete remarque, maybe nothing
for small children or US people under 21:excited:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT22371.JPG

[wizardsrainbow]

Give me about a half hour here to do multiple uploads and an unveiling of some Pride and Joys in my personal collection...one set I've had for several years now, the other I just obtained through a connection with a member of these boards (who will remain nameless but he knows who he is). And yes, of course, they are Dark Tower oriented and adds considerably to my Dark Tower collection.....

Stay tuned...unless I get interrupted here........

[wizardsrainbow]

As most of you know, I was (still am) a pretty serious King collector before I bought Betts Books in 2009. The Dark Tower has been the centerpiece of my personal collection and I like to think that I have acquired some quite rare and perhaps one of a kind pieces over the years....I believe I have the only signed Orange Gunslinger proof copy in the world and the same for the numbered UK Dark Tower VII Proof....I am also a big fan of the Dark Tower artwork and over the years have befriended several of the DT artists...Mind you, I've only picked up scraps of artwork as one member here has pretty much cornered the market on artwork (LOL...you know I love you!!!).

But here are some one-of-a-kind Dark Tower preliminary sketches that I am fortunate enough to own...This first image you have seen before....the original charcoal sketch of Roland by the reflecting pool (done prior to Gunslinger's publication in 1982)...I have to confess here...Michael Whelan gifted this sketch to me one night as a Xmas present several years ago, but I might be compelled to return it (trade it actually) as he and Audrey think it should be married to another piece they own, so might in the end give it up...but for now, it is still mine and here it is....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Oracle_Gunslinger_Study_Sketch_Close-up.JPG

Now, these next set of images I just obtained in the last month. THEY ARE PHIL HALE'S COMPLETE SET OF ORIGINAL PENCIL SKETCHES HE DID FOR THE DRAWING OF THE THREE GRANT EDITION prior to its publication in 1987. This is a one-of-a-kind set and I am thrilled to own them.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT1.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT21.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT3.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT4.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT5.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT6.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT7.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT8.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT9.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT10.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT11.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT12.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT13.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT14.jpg


In addition to adding all the original prelims Phil did, I also acquired ALL of the prelim sketches he did for the 15 or so remarques he did last year that were sold through Betts Books. Here is 1 example of a prelim Remarque sketch...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT_Remarque1.jpg

Next up are some sketches I've had for several years. These are original sketches that Ned Dameron did prior to submitting his artwork for DT III: The Waste Lands. These are studies he did of Roland and Susannah. At the time I acquired these in 2009, Ned wrote me a note (pictured first) explaining the work.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DTIII_1.jpg

These two images are under transparent paper which I have not removed, so the images are not as vibrant as they would be without the transparencies:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DTIII_2.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DTIII_3.jpg


Hope you enjoyed my little gallery show!

[Coulrophobia]

Beautiful!!! Congrats!!! I love the preliminary work it is fun seeing an artists vision come to life.

[jhanic]

David, those are truly awesome. Congratulations!

John

[divemaster]

Yes, I enjoyed your 'little gallery show"!

Your enthusiasm is evident and I'm happy on your behalf.

[Roog]

That is sooooo wow.
Really.

[carlosdetweiller]

Very nice, David! I really enjoyed being able to see all of those. Thanks.

[Randall Flagg]

Magnificent. I am glad they are all "together" and not scattered about the planet.

[Fsmdr]

Wow!. Thanks for sharing, David. They are magnificent!.

[surly]

I know Whelan gets a lot of well deserved love here, but I prefer Hale's more 'Impressionistic' style. Very cool to see.
Thanks so much for sharing those.

[sgc1999]

Very cool David. Thanks for sharing.

[Scoogs]

David, those are fantastic.
I kind of laughed when I saw that Phil Hale signed the prelim sketch for the remarque, but not all of the actual remarques!

[bdwyer19]

That is an amazing collection of artwork, David. Congrats!

[Pasiuk57]

David
Simply amazing set!

[east-tennessee]

Very nice David...!! Thanks for sharing....:)

Brian..

[Jimimck]

Just awesome David. Nice to see you adding special pieces to your own collection, while helping us out with ours....

[Shannon]

Thanks for showing us, David. Awesome. One question though ...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DOTT10.jpg

Sex?

[wizardsrainbow]

Shannon...hard to tell if you are joking or not.....Eddie pushing Susannah/Detta in her wheelchair across the sand...little notation I believe says unbalance.

[Shannon]

lol nope, wasn't joking. I completely didn't see Eddie pushing the wheelchair, but rather a man standing behind a bent-over woman with his hands on the small of her back and her ass pushed into his crotch. How's that for a Rorschach test? lol

[Clacke]

lol nope, wasn't joking. I completely didn't see Eddie pushing the wheelchair, but rather a man standing behind a bent-over woman with his hands on the small of her back and her ass pushed into his crotch. How's that for a Rorschach test? lol

Have to admit, that's what I saw as well!! You're not alone!! :biggrin:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Love the set David, really fantastic. Congratulations!

Mulleins

[ChristineB]

Awesome David, congrats!!

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats David. Beautiful set of sketches.

[Cook]

Excellent David !!
Dare we ask how much the financial damage was? (approximately)

[Lauterer]

Sorry. Must go to Dr. Freund. I also saw a sexual scene. But after explanation i also saw the wheelchair-scene.

[herbertwest]

So did i.

[Shannon]

"Dare we ask how much the financial damage was? (approximately)"

I always wonder this question, yet I do not ask it. It's kind of like asking "How much money do you have in your bank account and wallet at this very moment?" It's very personal. I would imagine the damage is pretty high, though.

[Ben Staad]

"How much money do you have... (in your) wallet at this very moment?"

How rude! I can say I have zero $$'s right now if you have to know.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

"How much money do you have... (in your) wallet at this very moment?"

How rude! I can say I have zero $$'s right now if you have to know.

Me too.

[wizardsrainbow]

Excellent David !!
Dare we ask how much the financial damage was? (approximately)

The damage was far far LESS than what you might guess.....I'd have to say roughly $50 per image I think comes close (Including BOTH the original DT II sketches and all the remarque sketches).

You are right though....I often want to ask.."How much did you pay for that" My opinion, rude or not, it is your right to ASK the question although you may not ALWAYS get an answer...so with me...ask away.

[Ben Staad]

Excellent David !!
Dare we ask how much the financial damage was? (approximately)

The damage was far far LESS than what you might guess.....I'd have to say roughly $50 per image I think comes close (Including BOTH the original DT II sketches and all the remarque sketches).

You are right though....I often want to ask.."How much did you pay for that" My opinion, rude or not, it is your right to ASK the question although you may not ALWAYS get an answer...so with me...ask away.

Thanks for the info. It is interesting that with the right connections (and sometimes timing) great items can be had for an affordable price.

[herbertwest]

"Dare we ask how much the financial damage was? (approximately)"
I always wonder this question, yet I do not ask it. It's kind of like asking "How much money do you have in your bank account and wallet at this very moment?" It's very personal. I would imagine the damage is pretty high, though.

I must have missed something as i dont know what you guys are talking about?

[Coulrophobia]

"Dare we ask how much the financial damage was? (approximately)"
I always wonder this question, yet I do not ask it. It's kind of like asking "How much money do you have in your bank account and wallet at this very moment?" It's very personal. I would imagine the damage is pretty high, though.

I must have missed something as i dont know what you guys are talking about?

They are talking about how much the original art cost that wizardsrainbow acquired.

[carlosdetweiller]

"Dare we ask how much the financial damage was? (approximately)"
I always wonder this question, yet I do not ask it. It's kind of like asking "How much money do you have in your bank account and wallet at this very moment?" It's very personal. I would imagine the damage is pretty high, though.

I must have missed something as i dont know what you guys are talking about?


They are talking about how much the original art cost that wizardsrainbow acquired.


But the question can be expanded to include is it ever appropriate to ask someone in a public forum how much someone paid for something?

[ChristineB]

I see no problem with asking the question. It's just a question for heaven's sake, it's not like they are holding a gun to your head and making you tell. If you don't want to tell then politely say so, or if you don't mind that person knowing send them a PM. But again, it's just an innocent question.
Do people here really think that when someone like Shannon asks this question there is any malice involved? I would ask the question myself if I was interested in the answer, sorry to any here that feel offended by an innocent question.

[carlosdetweiller]

Maybe it is because I was raised in a different (earlier) time but I was taught that it was rude (maybe not quite the right word...inappropriate, maybe?) to ask someone how much they paid for something. Not saying I have never done it because I have. But really it is none of my business what someone paid for something.

Here are a few opinions on the subject.....

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090729082337AAlvYJw

[cit74]

I enjoy the openness of the forum where you can feel comfortable asking someone about price. I am sure everyone feels differently about this - and those people might not want to give a reply and I respect that. I think most people are asking to try and gauge value of an item (in case they are looking to make a similar purchase) so they can find a comfortable zone. Also some people are interested in the great deals people have been able to get (there's always that "damn why couldn't I have gotten that great deal..." feeling).

[TwistedNadine]

I dont think theres anything wrong with asking as long as you're not offended if the person chooses to not answer.

[EXPLORER]

Excellent David !!
Dare we ask how much the financial damage was? (approximately)

The damage was far far LESS than what you might guess.....I'd have to say roughly $50 per image I think comes close (Including BOTH the original DT II sketches and all the remarque sketches).

You are right though....I often want to ask.."How much did you pay for that" My opinion, rude or not, it is your right to ASK the question although you may not ALWAYS get an answer...so with me...ask away.

My Thanks too David for sharing this unique set of images. It is always great to find and also to have someone share the one of a kind items. Makes us all drool. ... ALSO, thanks for your straight forward approach to sharing details to the questions we often have circulating in our mind upon hearing about great finds like these.

[Randall Flagg]

My mail arrives today and there is an envelope from "King.....Bangor Maine"

I am thoroughly intrigued.


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1366311502-Owen%20King%20envelope.jpg


I carefully open the envelope. As I am opening the envelope it dawns on me what it will be.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1366311516-Who%20We%20Are%20chapbook.JPG


It is the Owen King chapbook I won by posting a picture of my pet with his new book.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1366311527-Who%20we%20are%20inscription.JPG

[Roog]

Nice thing to get :)

[Robert Fulman]

My new P&J is a new bookcase from IKEA (on the left in the picture below), and all the new shelf space that comes along with it. Along the top are various Stephen King and Lawrence Block gift and limited editions. Otherwise, the left case is filled with Dark Tower goodies, and the right is filled with books published by Donald M. Grant (I have about 60):

http://imageshack.us/a/img441/3655/sam3460z.jpg

[biomieg]

Great new prides & joys, friends!

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats to both!!!! Very nice additions!!

[biomieg]

No pics available, but over the past couple of days I received the Fundraiser NOS4A2 ARC and a beautiful copy of Beahm's Stephen King Companion (signed/numbered #823/1,000). Nothing earth-shattering but I'm happy with them.

[Roog]

Nice collection picture!
And nice new books Michaël :)

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats on the new books Michaël!!!

[biomieg]

Thanks! I'm trying to limit myself to 'minor collectibles' at the moment (getting married in two months, which is not cheap! So I try not to spend too much).

[Coulrophobia]

Congrats on the Wedding!!!

[Jimimck]

Nice additions boys and girls.

And congratulations Michaël, exciting times ahead....

[Cook]

I enjoy the openness of the forum where you can feel comfortable asking someone about price. I am sure everyone feels differently about this - and those people might not want to give a reply and I respect that. I think most people are asking to try and gauge value of an item (in case they are looking to make a similar purchase) so they can find a comfortable zone. Also some people are interested in the great deals people have been able to get (there's always that "damn why couldn't I have gotten that great deal..." feeling).

:thumbsup: Well stated cit74 :thumbsup:

[Cook]

Bob,
The question was asked "in fun" directly to a person who advertises & promotes his bookstore on this very site, it seemed obvious to me he would not really care.
It was just a curiosity nothing more.
Is it my imagination or is there something else going on with your very directed statement?



Maybe it is because I was raised in a different (earlier) time but I was taught that it was rude (maybe not quite the right word...inappropriate, maybe?) to ask someone how much they paid for something. Not saying I have never done it because I have. But really it is none of my business what someone paid for something.

Here are a few opinions on the subject.....

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090729082337AAlvYJw

[Stockerlone]

The first time that i look into this book, and i was surprised.

Stephen King - Katzenauge
German sc shortstory collection
Inside print: Originaltitle: CUJO:excited:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2253.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT22221.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob,
The question was asked "in fun" directly to a person who advertises & promotes his bookstore on this very site, it seemed obvious to me he would not really care.
It was just a curiosity nothing more.
Is it my imagination or is there something else going on with your very directed statement?



Nothing directed personally towards you. You asked David how much he paid for something he posted out of his personal collection. Someone (Shannon, I think) posted that he was hesitant to ask such a personal question but often wondered how much someone paid for something. I just added my thoughts to the discussion. Lots of different opinions on the subject it seems.

[wizardsrainbow]

Yes, lots of different personal opinions on this subject of ask/don't ask.....I'd say 90% of the time I would share the information with someone who asked and my feathers would not be ruffled. I respect others who deem it inappropriate to ask and/or are reluctant to share information.

Now, I would draw the line if someone asked me the value of my entire personal collection....that is a little too personal for me.

[Coulrophobia]

A well respected forum like this, and the vast knowledge of its members is like a Stephen King price guide. Being there really is no definitive collectors guide or website I can understand people asking question regarding the pricing of certain items especially when it comes to older publications and rarer collectibles.

[biomieg]

It's probably less offensive to ask 'what would be the (market) value of item such and such' instead of asking 'what did you pay for it'?

(not that I personally find a direct approach to be offensive, just adding my two cents to the discussion)

[Cook]

Very nice Mr Fulman !!
I like the extended height of these, do these have the new push open/push close latch? (I'm sure theres a name for that)
Congratulations


My new P&J is a new bookcase from IKEA (on the left in the picture below), and all the new shelf space that comes along with it. Along the top are various Stephen King and Lawrence Block gift and limited editions. Otherwise, the left case is filled with Dark Tower goodies, and the right is filled with books published by Donald M. Grant (I have about 60):

http://imageshack.us/a/img441/3655/sam3460z.jpg

[Robert Fulman]

Very nice Mr Fulman !!
I like the extended height of these, do these have the new push open/push close latch? (I'm sure theres a name for that)
Congratulations

Thanks, and yes they do have those nifty latches. I have no idea what they're called, though, because IKEA doesn't put any words in their instruction books.

[George at C-Springs]

Generally, if I'm going to ask the price of something I'll PM if I know someone in particular has (or likely has the item). If I ask out loud on the forums it's because I'm looking to buy, have found one from someone or someplace I'm not familiar with, want legitimate opinions on whether or not its worth it, and have no idea who to ask directly. The problem with an open forum is how to do it without actually putting a price out there or giving clues as to where its located ... because if you do that and someone else realizes its a deal, it may suddenly end up sold or with lots of bidders who previously didn't have a clue. And yes it happens, unfortunately. But, at the same time, I value those legitimate opinions greatly and am thankful that folks are willing to provide them.

[Shannon]

For a short time I included how much I paid for things in my "Shannon's New Additions" updates in my collection thread. I stopped simply because I forgot about it, but my point is that ... I think the price of what you paid for something can be just as interesting as the item itself or the condition its in.

You know what's weird though? If someone from the site were to ask me (publicly or privately) "Hey Shannon, how much did you pay for that Knowing Darkness S/L?" I would want to tell them and we'd have a small discussion about it. But when people come to my house, either people I'm friends with or friends of friends, like at a party, and they ask me questions regarding money and my Stephen King collection, I always get a tiny bad feeling in the pit of my stomach. Not sure why.

[Scoogs]

Just arrived:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8666115986_0909f8ceb9_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8266/8666115778_8a64de2a0e_b.jpg

Hopefully I can win the matching SOS at a good price later this week.

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice Mr Fulman !!
I like the extended height of these, do these have the new push open/push close latch? (I'm sure theres a name for that)
Congratulations

Thanks, and yes they do have those nifty latches. I have no idea what they're called, though, because IKEA doesn't put any words in their instruction books.
Pushbutton magnetic latch...
http://www.dkhardware.com/product-40915-uv0251-brushed-stainless-square-uv-pushbutton-magnetic-latch.html?mr:trackingCode=4CDFF610-CDE0-E111-9B44-001B21BCB944&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=18074699652&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=40818751212&gclid=CPrnjsXf2bYCFYx_QgodizsApg

[jhanic]

My latest:

The Dark Tower Companion by our own Bev Vincent:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_Proofs/DTCompanion_zps02a7ab4c.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_Proofs/DTCompanion_zps02a7ab4c.jpg.html)

Shivers VII, with "Weeds":

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_Proofs/ShiversVII_zps82634ad0.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_Proofs/ShiversVII_zps82634ad0.jpg.html)

John

[WeDealInLead]

Congrats Scoogs and John. Good stuff.

[divemaster]

You know what's weird though? If someone from the site were to ask me (publicly or privately) "Hey Shannon, how much did you pay for that Knowing Darkness S/L?" I would want to tell them and we'd have a small discussion about it. But when people come to my house, either people I'm friends with or friends of friends, like at a party, and they ask me questions regarding money and my Stephen King collection, I always get a tiny bad feeling in the pit of my stomach. Not sure why.

Not so weird. Here you are amongst fellow collectors, and prices provide a frame of reference that most everyone here can understand and appreciate. Folks outside the King collecting fold may hear the $$ but not be able to understand what it means. Plus, I don't know your friends or friends of friends, but sometimes those types of questions lead to silent little judgments. Or not so silent. I don't think we get much of that on the forum. Opinions and disagreements, sure, but not "geeze, how could someone pay $800 for a freakin' book?"

[Shannon]

Master Diver, you are correct. Well put.

[Jimimck]

I always laugh when my non book collector friends pull out the "you paid that for a book?!?!?"

[carlosdetweiller]

You know what's weird though? If someone from the site were to ask me (publicly or privately) "Hey Shannon, how much did you pay for that Knowing Darkness S/L?" I would want to tell them and we'd have a small discussion about it. But when people come to my house, either people I'm friends with or friends of friends, like at a party, and they ask me questions regarding money and my Stephen King collection, I always get a tiny bad feeling in the pit of my stomach. Not sure why.

Not so weird. Here you are amongst fellow collectors, and prices provide a frame of reference that most everyone here can understand and appreciate. Folks outside the King collecting fold may hear the $$ but not be able to understand what it means. Plus, I don't know your friends or friends of friends, but sometimes those types of questions lead to silent little judgments. Or not so silent. I don't think we get much of that on the forum. Opinions and disagreements, sure, but not "geeze, how could someone pay $800 for a freakin' book?"

I think people ask and say a lot of things on the internet that they wouldn't ask or say in person. Maybe akin to older times when people wrote in letters uncomfortable things that they didn't want to say in person.

[Cook]

I always laugh when my non book collector friends pull out the "you paid that for a book?!?!?"

I always counter that by politely pointing out what each and everyone of them spend their own money on.
Boats, cars, cellphones etc. You'll notice pretty quickly almost everyone in one way or another are spending fools.
I work with a few who don't pay the monthly bills but insist on a daily $4.00 Starbucks cup of coffee.
If we can afford it without struggle who cares what you spend you money on, especially if it makes you happy.
I smile at my collection almost daily.. And my wife smiles at me. (I wonder why, hmm...)

[Shannon]

Starbucks is only $4 where you're from? Man, with those discounts, I could afford to pay my monthly bills! ;)

[fearless-freak]

whenever i walk past a Starbucks it always reminds me of Dawn of the Dead

[Ari_Racing]

Can't thank Grant (Bad Penny) enough for this. One of my year's goals:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/532015_10201184183751393_602916805_n.jpg

Thanks pal! :)

[Shannon]

I have only had the gift, but it was such a beautiful production. Congrats!

[Jimimck]

Ok what's going on here? The Bad Penny I know buys cool books and the like. Whose this BP seller you speak off???

(Awesome pick up pal, the S/L IT is on my wish list for sure)

[Bad Penny]

Ok what's going on here? The Bad Penny I know buys cool books and the like. Whose this BP seller you speak off???

(Awesome pick up pal, the S/L IT is on my wish list for sure)

Hehehe .. you're 100% right on that one James, I don't sell, in fact, this is the very first item out of my collection, ever, that has been passed along as another collector as such :)

Long story short, when CD first announced the 25th Anniversary Edition, they made it clear that there was a limit of one S/L per household, so I hopped on and ordered myself the Holy Trinity (and the matching numbered art portfolio).

Time passed, and CD sent one of their periodic emails saying that they'd had a couple of cancelled orders, etc, and had a few spare S/L's available for sale - without even thinking about the "one per" rule, I ordered another copy on a whim - I didn't need it, I didn't particularly want it, but that didn't stop me from ordering in anyway :evil:

Funnily enough, at the time, I was a member over on CD's forum (although Bill the Haven Whore was doing his best even then to get me to defect to TDT - man, that guy can be persistent!!!) and when I posted the dynamic duo on my collection thread there, a couple of the other members were a little ... miffed ... because I'd snagged two copies in spite of the "one per" rule.

So, when Ari recently mentioned that he was looking for a copy, I figured that, seeing as how I had two copies anyway (and the only multiples I have in the collection are remarques) why not share the wealth with a fellow collector.

Something like that anyway.

Ari - I'm really pleased that this beauty arrived in good condition, in a reasonable time frame, and, most importantly, that you'll enjoy having it in your collection :smile:

[Jimimck]

See now its stories like that, that make this an amazing place for collectors (and friends).

Way to go Grant, kudos to you my friend.

[The Library Policeman]

Congratulations, Ari and well done, Grant. :)

[bdwyer19]

Very cool, Grant and Ari!!

[Shannon]

Wait ... you snagged two? I am now a little ... miffed.

;)

[Ari_Racing]

I can't thank him enough for the gesture! :) THANKS AGAIN, GRANT! Made my day!

[Bad Penny]

De nada Ari, it's always a pleasure to share the love here on the forum with like minded collectors - as James says, it's what makes the TDT community what it is :smile:

Shannon - no, mate, not anymore - see, passing along IT # 2 was also the equivalent of publication penance (of sorts) .. thus, I've recited my 5 "Hail Haven Whore's", thrown in a couple of resonant "Our Jerome's" for good measure, passed along the Benediction of the Secondary Pennywise to Ari - ah, absolution for past literary transgressions feels soooooo good !!!! :evil:

[Merlin1958]

De nada Ari, it's always a pleasure to share the love here on the forum with like minded collectors - as James says, it's what makes the TDT community what it is :smile:

Shannon - no, mate, not anymore - see, passing along IT # 2 was also the equivalent of publication penance (of sorts) .. thus, I've recited my 5 "Hail Haven Whore's", thrown in a couple of resonant "Our Jerome's" for good measure, passed along the Benediction of the Secondary Pennywise to Ari - ah, absolution for past literary transgressions feels soooooo good !!!! :evil:

You are absolved, mate! Now go forth in the name of "King" and sin no more!!



:)

[Stockerlone]

Last year, when i meet Reinhard Kleist he remarqued/signed me several books/comics.
He signed me Azazel and then his drawing pen makes some problems, yesterday he
remarqued the book for me at his DER BOXER reading event in Hamburg...:rock:
Isaac Asimov - Azazel
Publisher - Edition Phantasia
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2256.JPG

(Pics from the rest is comming...., he remarqued me SEVERAL books/comics):rock:

[Bad Penny]

Very nice remarque Frank :smile:

[thegunslinger41]

#527

Finally got around to getting me a copy. Yahoo!

G

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/20130423_204949_zpsc600205c.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/20130423_204949_zpsc600205c.jpg.html)

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