Your New Pride and Joy!

[jhanic]

Nice, Alan!

John

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks John.

[Cook]

Congrats Alan,
1st signed Joyland PB I've seen.

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats Alan,
1st signed Joyland PB I've seen.

Thank you! :)

By the way, EXPLORER got one signed in NYC a few weeks back. He posted the pic earlier in the thread.
Speaking of which, I told Mrs G earlier that my copy was only the 2nd one (so far) I'd seen signed and she gave me one of those "that's nice" looks :lol:

She'll never understand, bless 'er. Not like you guys do.

[Patrick]

That's why we're here, Alan. We're the ones who really love you.

[The Library Policeman]

That's why we're here, Alan. We're the ones who really love you.

:lol:


:grouphug:

[TwistedNadine]

Im so jealous Alan!
Huge congrats

[The Library Policeman]

Im so jealous Alan!
Huge congrats

Thanks TN.
I'm really thrilled to have got it. :)

[Bad Penny]

Alan, so envious of your signed Joyland PB mate (in a wholly non-possessive, may I have your residential address?, are you planning to be out of the house anytime soon? sort of way) !!! :evil:

[Jimimck]

Alan, can you give BP a time you will be out of your place, and then PM me, so I know when BP will be out of HIS place....

[Bad Penny]

Well, James, that's all well and good, however; be mindful that I have a houseful of attack clowns poised and ready to eagerly, voraciously and rapidly consume (leaving nary a bone) any and all interlopers :evil:

Oh, and a rather fierce cat :ninja:

[Dan]

Newest P&J

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/32c3cc09a98ff7c932ba32f0b49815a8.jpg

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/9e454e208b1ff7949658f89e506c2e60.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Alan, so envious of your signed Joyland PB mate (in a wholly non-possessive, may I have your residential address?, are you planning to be out of the house anytime soon? sort of way) !!! :evil:


Alan, can you give BP a time you will be out of your place, and then PM me, so I know when BP will be out of HIS place....


Well, James, that's all well and good, however; be mindful that I have a houseful of attack clowns poised and ready to eagerly, voraciously and rapidly consume (leaving nary a bone) any and all interlopers :evil:

Oh, and a rather fierce cat :ninja:

Haha thanks guys. Loving the banter :lol:

[The Library Policeman]

Very cool, Dan!

[herbertwest]

Brian Freeman's THE PAINTED DARKNESS, signed twice (?)

[Merlin1958]

Well, James, that's all well and good, however; be mindful that I have a houseful of attack clowns poised and ready to eagerly, voraciously and rapidly consume (leaving nary a bone) any and all interlopers :evil:

Oh, and a rather fierce cat :ninja:

Ok then, let's see I'll need tuna for the cat and a small child for the clowns!!!

:pirate:

[Roog]

This week's new additions:

The last 3 of these Dutch "TopThrillers" collection arrived:

http://www.roog.nu/323.jpg

The serie contains 1 King book:

http://www.roog.nu/324.jpg

A newfound edition of Warner's Cujo, left from 2001, right from 2002:

http://www.roog.nu/325.jpg

These golden SK collection books are from Spain, DT1 arrived this week:

http://www.roog.nu/326.jpg

A Dutch bookclub edition of a DT7 paperback:

http://www.roog.nu/327.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Well, James, that's all well and good, however; be mindful that I have a houseful of attack clowns poised and ready to eagerly, voraciously and rapidly consume (leaving nary a bone) any and all interlopers :evil:

Oh, and a rather fierce cat :ninja:

Ok then, let's see I'll need tuna for the cat and a small child for the clowns!!!

:pirate:

:lol:

[EXPLORER]

Reading the discussion about Under The Dome had me looking for these old pics. Do not believe I ever posted these:
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/UTDunderdome_zps03334898.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/Underthedomedisplay_zpse5178b6c.jpg

Actually currently contains two versions of UTD under this dome.

[Merlin1958]

^ clever!!!!

[Cook]

Reading the discussion about Under The Dome had me looking for these old pics. Do not believe I ever posted these: http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/UTDunderdome_zps03334898.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/Underthedomedisplay_zpse5178b6c.jpg
Actually currently contains two versions of UTD under this dome.

This is AWESOME!!
Do you remember when this pic was taken?
I say that because you've probably seen king in person more than anybody here? Right?
(now there's a thread idea... or has it been done already)

[EXPLORER]

[QUOTE=EXPLORER;787407]Reading the discussion about Under The Dome had me looking for these old pics. Do not believe I ever posted these:

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/UTDunderdome_zps03334898.jpg

This is AWESOME!!
Do you remember when this pic was taken?
I say that because you've probably seen king in person more than anybody here? Right?
(now there's a thread idea... or has it been done already)

Pics taken in 9/2011 at Mason College VA. Here are a couple more from event:
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC02349_zps42662a6c.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC02343_zpsbe8800ed.jpg

[sentinel]

The important question is who was the outstanding photographer who took those great pictures?

[Cook]

I thought so... the buttons gave it away.
Great pic of my wife, can I get a copy?

BTW.. your inbox is full, PM pending.

[Shannon]

I love your Under The Dome setup. Great idea.

[becca69]

That dome is great!

[Merlin1958]

Reading the discussion about Under The Dome had me looking for these old pics. Do not believe I ever posted these:
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/UTDunderdome_zps03334898.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/Underthedomedisplay_zpse5178b6c.jpg

Actually currently contains two versions of UTD under this dome.

I'm guessing you ran out of Brie? LOL LOL Great Pic!!!

[shaq]

Congrats Alan,
1st signed Joyland PB I've seen.

Thank you! :)

By the way, EXPLORER got one signed in NYC a few weeks back. He posted the pic earlier in the thread.
Speaking of which, I told Mrs G earlier that my copy was only the 2nd one (so far) I'd seen signed and she gave me one of those "that's nice" looks :lol:

She'll never understand, bless 'er. Not like you guys do.

I was talking to mine about how much one of the was worth on the market the other day and she just said 'that's good, sell it'.

You could hear the echoes of the word 'NNOOOOOOOOOOO' over 30 miles away!! Correct, never understand!


Oh, and to stay on topic, Joyland (M and 37)

[Tito_Villa]

Congrats Dave!

[EXPLORER]

I'm guessing you ran out of Brie? LOL LOL Great Pic!!!

Cheese Bill, You guessed right, that was a cheese board lazy susan for the base.
What really took some EXPLORING was finding a dome large enough to fit over a copy (or two) of UTD.
The base was fairly easy to find at a thrift store once I had the dome in hand.
Have not added a bloody hand print to it though.

[Patrick]

I love it, Jim.

[Merlin1958]

The size of the "Dome" threw me at first, but then I said to myself "It's gotta be cheese". Albeit very large portions of cheese, but cheese nonetheless!!! LOL LOL LOL

[TwistedNadine]

New additions:

Pics to Come
Stories Signed Limited #195 (Thanks Brice!)
Anansi Boys Signed Limited #72 with notebook

Stardust (thanks for the heads up Chad!)
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gaiman_Books_003.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gaiman_Books_002.jpg

Signed at the Santa Rosa event:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gaiman_Books_009.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gaiman_Books_007.jpg

[Patrick]

Good stuff, TNadine. You've become quite the Gaiman fan recently. :)

I posted my most recent P&J's in the Neil Gaiman thread yesterday, if anyone is interested.

[Bad Penny]

Nice ones TN :rock:

[TwistedNadine]

Good stuff, TNadine. You've become quite the Gaiman fan recently. :)

I posted my most recent P&J's in the Neil Gaiman thread yesterday, if anyone is interested.

Right? I also got 1st Graveyard Book and 1st Good Omens signed at the Glendale event. Pics to follow when I get them back in my possession.
Saw your Gaiman pics - very cool. I also sent you a pic or two of him inscribing your books in case you didnt catch that on camera

[The Library Policeman]

You good people are book signing event experts! lol

Nice haul, TN.

[ChristineB]

Nice stuff TN, glad you were able to get so many.

[WeDealInLead]

http://imageshack.us/a/img153/5224/lqvr.jpg

[cit74]

Good stuff, TNadine. You've become quite the Gaiman fan recently. :)

I posted my most recent P&J's in the Neil Gaiman thread yesterday, if anyone is interested.

Right? I also got 1st Graveyard Book and 1st Good Omens signed at the Glendale event. Pics to follow when I get them back in my possession.
Saw your Gaiman pics - very cool. I also sent you a pic or two of him inscribing your books in case you didnt catch that on camera

glad you grabbed that stardust - one of my favorite stories - and cannot beat the price for a nice publication and signed too. - tried to send you a PM but someones mailbox is full....

[Scoogs]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/9257387735_430506f4c3_o.jpg

Thankfully this was packed in a lot of bubble wrap, because the mailman left it sitting on my front porch all day. In the rain.

[TwistedNadine]

Wow glad it wasnt damaged.
Congrats.

[ChristineB]

Wow glad it wasnt damaged.
Congrats.

Ditto

[Scoogs]

Thanks.
Must have been a sub. My normal mailman knows to put packages in my shed if the lockboxes are already full.

[Robert Fulman]

I would like to thank Titan Books and Capitalism for making my acquisition of a Black House S/L possible. I'm going to pick up a Gift Edition dust jacket for it; given that the books are essentially identical, it seems silly not to have one:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Robert_Fulman/DV300F/aa_zps9f27492e.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Very nice! Congratulations. :)

[TwistedNadine]

I would like to thank Titan Books and Capitalism for making my acquisition of a Black House S/L possible.

LOL God Bless America

[Robert Fulman]

Yeah, too bad I flushed a bunch of my Joyland profits down the toilet with Stevo.

[TwistedNadine]

Hate that guy

[Merlin1958]

While I am told that the top is the wrong color and that this might actually be a 1959 model, I am still pleased to have obtained this item from one of my favorite King books/films...



http://imageshack.us/a/img703/7769/i2gh.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

While I am told that the top is the wrong color and that this might actually be a 1959 model, I am still pleased to have obtained this item from one of my favorite King books/films...



http://imageshack.us/a/img703/7769/i2gh.jpg
The vehicle is somewhat correct. It resembles a 1958 Plymouth Fury.
King fucked up the description of the car (what he described never existed), so don't sweat it.

[Merlin1958]

While I am told that the top is the wrong color and that this might actually be a 1959 model, I am still pleased to have obtained this item from one of my favorite King books/films...



http://imageshack.us/a/img703/7769/i2gh.jpg
The vehicle is somewhat correct. It resembles a 1958 Plymouth Fury.
King fucked up the description of the car (what he described never existed), so don't sweat it.

Thanks, RF I'm not!! I can picture "Arnie" behind the wheel every time I look at it!! LOL LOL


Beside' it's, Bad Penny' fault!!! LOL LOL LOL

[harrison ryan]

I got back from the Neil Gaiman signing just a little bit ago. Late night!
I'm excited to share my new pride and joy:

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27/starkoryan81/OtherStuff/death_abso.jpg~original

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27/starkoryan81/OtherStuff/death_abso_sig.jpg~original

Neil and I collaborated on a drawing! He filled in the ankh and signed, I did the rest!

[Tito_Villa]

That's amazing!

[Patrick]

That is fantastic! Very special, too. What was his reaction when he saw the artwork?

[TwistedNadine]

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27/starkoryan81/OtherStuff/death_abso_sig.jpg~original

Neil and I collaborated on a drawing! He filled in the ankh and signed, I did the rest!

You did that drawing?
Wow.

[ChristineB]

That drawing is amazing Harrison, very nice work indeed!!!
Congrats on surviving the event. ;)

[harrison ryan]

Thanks for thoughtful replies, everyone! And Christine, it did feel like survival at 2 am! Did you go to the Nashville signing? I hear there was a thunderstorm which added to the atmosphere of the reading...

[ChristineB]

No, I was unaware of it until too late, hadn't been following as closely as I should have. :/

[ChristineB]

I heard something in one of the videos that this is suppose to be his last signing tour? that can't be right, he's not that old. Or did that just mean his last stop on this tour?

[harrison ryan]

It is supposedly his last big American signing tour, but that remains to be seen. It could be more like (one of) Cher's farewell tours.

[jhanic]

Or like Stephen King's retiring! :P

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!

[Patrick]

He told us he would continue to do readings and such, but would no longer do the big signings afterward. I expect he will simply make pre-signed books available at those appearances.

[Bad Penny]

While I am told that the top is the wrong color and that this might actually be a 1959 model, I am still pleased to have obtained this item from one of my favorite King books/films...



http://imageshack.us/a/img703/7769/i2gh.jpg
The vehicle is somewhat correct. It resembles a 1958 Plymouth Fury.
King fucked up the description of the car (what he described never existed), so don't sweat it.

Thanks, RF I'm not!! I can picture "Arnie" behind the wheel every time I look at it!! LOL LOL


Beside' it's, Bad Penny' fault!!! LOL LOL LOL

Happy to take any and all blame in this respect, Wild Bill (although it is certainly the most ... novel ... Christine I've seen yet - for some strange reason "Priscilla : Queen of the Desert springs to mind) :unsure:

[Bad Penny]

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27/starkoryan81/OtherStuff/death_abso_sig.jpg~original

Neil and I collaborated on a drawing! He filled in the ankh and signed, I did the rest![/QUOTE]

Simply awesome mate, you have talent (I failed 'colouring between the lines' in first class and was retrograded to kindergarten until I got it right) :smile:

[Roog]

Yessss, finally got my hands on a bunch of those lovely UK BCA/Hodder bookclub hardcovers :D :D

http://www.roog.nu/328.jpg

Does anyone have the complete set?

[fearless-freak]

i've seen the complete set in paperback, but never in hardback

[Fsmdr]

That sure looks nice displayed, Roog!.

[Pasiuk57]

They look great!! I wish I had a set!

[Roog]

Maybe if I arrange them by color, they look even better :P

[Ari_Racing]

Some stuff I got in the last weeks:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q79/s720x720/72929_10201730004156562_2068347672_n.jpg


Thanks to Alan G!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q83/s720x720/1016682_10201730122119511_1662012645_n.jpg

And these were other cool things that arrived:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/q77/s720x720/1004616_10201730012196763_1589310501_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q77/s720x720/935834_10201729990676225_1757333168_n.jpg

And one collection less to complete. I was only missing one. Now I have the full Castle Rock Set.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q81/s720x720/999052_10201729998316416_1272392967_n.jpg

[Jimimck]

Ari, any packages from NZ arrive yet?

[Bad Penny]

Excellent additions Ari (and fantastic that you were able to complete your Castle Rock set - well done mate!!!!) :D

[jhanic]

Nice, Ari! Congratulations!

John

[herbertwest]

Nice haul Ari!
I dont think that Dan Brown signs a lot of books! I am currently into INFERNO.

[namelessnpoor]

Still settling in to my new house and job in NC, but already have King books arriving at the new house ! So far i have received Joyland (pb, gift and s/l) an Ghost brothers showed up a couple days ago. No pics, still getting computer set up and unpacked and all that.

[TwistedNadine]

Thanks Brice!
(Oh, and like Robert Fulman, I would also like to thank Titan Books and Capitalism...)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Quietly_Now_SIGNED_Lettered_006.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Quietly_Now_SIGNED_Lettered_003.jpg

[Dan]

Very nice!

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks Brice!
(Oh, and like Robert Fulman, I would also like to thank Titan Books and Capitalism...)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Quietly_Now_SIGNED_Lettered_006.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Quietly_Now_SIGNED_Lettered_003.jpg

That's a classy looking book, TN. Really like that. Congratulations!

Congratulations on the new items too, Ari.

[dnemec]

Still settling in to my new house and job in NC, but already have King books arriving at the new house ! So far i have received Joyland (pb, gift and s/l) an Ghost brothers showed up a couple days ago. No pics, still getting computer set up and unpacked and all that.

Where are you in NC? We'll be in Charlotte next month and I was looking for good used and rare book stores. Not that I really need to spend anymore money on books since part of the reason I'll be there is to go to IKEA and buy more shelves! But I'll still be looking for books anyway!!!

[Bad Penny]

Thanks Brice!
(Oh, and like Robert Fulman, I would also like to thank Titan Books and Capitalism...)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Quietly_Now_SIGNED_Lettered_006.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Quietly_Now_SIGNED_Lettered_003.jpg

Very nice TN, an attractive publication indeed :smile:

[herbertwest]

Who the hell grabbed the Scribner proof of JAS for about 20€ ???

[Ari_Racing]

It had a pic of the UK edition and it mentioned it was HC. If it's the real deal, it's a steal.

[olverts]

Wasn't it Full Dark No Stars ?

[Niels]

Wasn't it Full Dark No Stars ?

Yeah, for $30.

[Cook]

Hey Twisted,
Very nice on the Lettered Quietly Now
Congratulations !!

[herbertwest]

Wasn't it Full Dark No Stars ?

Yeah, my bad.

[herbertwest]

Cool item #1 recieved :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/W8MAAMXQDDZR0gRn/$(KGrHqZ,!qIFHGMM)ybqBR0gRn(S0Q~~60_12.JPG

[TwistedNadine]

We'll be in Charlotte next month and I was looking for good used and rare book stores. Not that I really need to spend anymore money on books since part of the reason I'll be there is to go to IKEA and buy more shelves! But I'll still be looking for books anyway!!!

Good luck with that. Few years ago a friend and I were trying to find good used book stores in Charlotte and tho we did find a couple of used book stores none were good and nothing rare. Couple of common first editions in decent shape but that was about it.

[Ben Staad]

Congrats. I can't wait for this to be released so we can watch it.


Cool item #1 recieved :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/W8MAAMXQDDZR0gRn/$(KGrHqZ,!qIFHGMM)ybqBR0gRn(S0Q~~60_12.JPG

[Ben Staad]

Congrats. I can't wait for this to be released so we can watch it.


Cool item #1 recieved :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/W8MAAMXQDDZR0gRn/$(KGrHqZ,!qIFHGMM)ybqBR0gRn(S0Q~~60_12.JPG

[Ari_Racing]

That's a cool item! :)
Congratulations!

[tippy4]

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4063/fe65.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/fe65.jpg/)

The latest additions to my collection.....

Doctor Sleep Promo Sleep Mask
First issue Stephen King Bobble Head
Joyland Sticker (Special thanks to Alan G)
Signed First Edition of The Ocean At The End Of The Lane (signature obtained in person with TN)
S/L Joyland (Special thanks to the members of DT.ORG who alerted members here about this sale)
Unsigned Joyland (Special thanks to the members of DT.ORG who alerted members here about this sale)
Signed First Edition of Coraline (signature obtained in person with TN)

[Bad Penny]

Great new additions Rick :smile:

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Rick!!!

[Patrick]

Aw man, now I want a JOYLAND sticker too!

Great stuff, everyone. I am enjoying the UTD series. Hope you do too.

[Robert Fulman]

I would like to thank Titan Books and Capitalism for making my acquisition of a Black House S/L possible. I'm going to pick up a Gift Edition dust jacket for it; given that the books are essentially identical, it seems silly not to have one:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Robert_Fulman/DV300F/aa_zps9f27492e.jpg

Second verse, same as the first: matching Talisman S/L:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Robert_Fulman/DV300F/SAM_3820_zps79c9a6e1.jpg

[tippy4]

Mike...make sure to keep those pieces of tissue paper between the books like I had them...they prevent abrasion on the faceplate stickers.

[Bad Penny]

Brilliant addition with The Talisman Robert :smile:



I would like to thank Titan Books and Capitalism for making my acquisition of a Black House S/L possible. I'm going to pick up a Gift Edition dust jacket for it; given that the books are essentially identical, it seems silly not to have one:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Robert_Fulman/DV300F/aa_zps9f27492e.jpg

Second verse, same as the first: matching Talisman S/L:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Robert_Fulman/DV300F/SAM_3820_zps79c9a6e1.jpg

[Merlin1958]

AWESOME, Dude!!!!! Great Acquisition!!!


:rock:

[Jimimck]

Nice set pal!

[subie09lega]

Mike...make sure to keep those pieces of tissue paper between the books like I had them...they prevent abrasion on the faceplate stickers.

Thanks for the tip, Tippy!

[jhanic]

Those didn't come with the tissue paper, right?

John

[Dan]

Nice, matching numbers. That is a great set. One I wish to have in the future.

[Merlin1958]

Nice, matching numbers. That is a great set. One I wish to have in the future.

Dude, your avatar pic really freaks me out!! LOL LOL LOL

Reminds me off what "Burnsie" from "Black House" may have dressed up as for Halloween!! LOL LOL

[tippy4]

Those didn't come with the tissue paper, right?

John

I do not believe so....I think I put them on years ago.

[subie09lega]

Those didn't come with the tissue paper, right?

John

Has anyone added a clear cover to books that are issued without a DJ? Such as was included on the Cujo limited. I bought a roll of Brodart that doesn't have the paper backing on it for this purpose but I haven't had time to try it yet.

[tippy4]

Those didn't come with the tissue paper, right?

John

Has anyone added a clear cover to books that are issued without a DJ? Such as was included on the Cujo limited. I bought a roll of Brodart that doesn't have the paper backing on it for this purpose but I haven't had time to try it yet.

I have a set with clear covers....I cannot recall if I put them on...or if the set came that way when I bought it.

[Patrick]

I had a Brodart sample pack that contained a cover with no backing. I didn't know what to do with it, so I cut slots in it and put it on an ARC. I suppose you could do the same with it for any other book, but it was a bit of a pain. I was not fully satisfied with it the way I am with putting these things on dust jackets.

[subie09lega]

This is my maiden voyage with pictures so here's hoping...

I usually wouldn't make mention of this but it's a very nice first edition and it showed up with an unexpected signature.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b584/subie09lega/605E3C55-3EDA-40A3-A546-801A694E3C03-621-000000D017D9F625_zps65836480.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/subie09lega/media/605E3C55-3EDA-40A3-A546-801A694E3C03-621-000000D017D9F625_zps65836480.jpg.html)

And I couldn't resist seeing this on the quirky thread, but no, I wasn't one of the high bidders. I found it a cheaper way.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b584/subie09lega/CB3DFF15-9C2D-44EA-B4A1-5E2DAA182B26-621-000000D021EC5738_zpsd3c984e3.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/subie09lega/media/CB3DFF15-9C2D-44EA-B4A1-5E2DAA182B26-621-000000D021EC5738_zpsd3c984e3.jpg.html)

[LostAlivE]

I have been trying to get a copy of the S/L of the Talisman. But haven't had much luck. At a reasonable price.

[Robert Fulman]

Mike...make sure to keep those pieces of tissue paper between the books like I had them...they prevent abrasion on the faceplate stickers.Don't worry, I took the tissue off for the picture only.

[Dan]

This is my maiden voyage with pictures so here's hoping...

I usually wouldn't make mention of this but it's a very nice first edition and it showed up with an unexpected signature.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b584/subie09lega/605E3C55-3EDA-40A3-A546-801A694E3C03-621-000000D017D9F625_zps65836480.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/subie09lega/media/605E3C55-3EDA-40A3-A546-801A694E3C03-621-000000D017D9F625_zps65836480.jpg.html)

Very cool. Is that George Romero's signature? Was it not mentioned when purchased?

[Jimimck]

So just popped in to the post shop today, not expecting there to be anything, and BOOM! This is sitting there waiting for me:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Jul13003_zps8b0275ee.jpg

Bad Penny strikes again, and the item has bee posted and received quicker than Garfield finds Lasagna! The book is in better condition than the recent photos posted indicate. I think I got a very good deal here, and will have to think of some way to repay BP in some manner...

Oh, was that all in the package from BP? No! This man is a legend.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/img-718133750-0001_zps2885c6c0.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Jul13004_zps4e083b1c.jpg

An original hand drawn Monkey from Glenn Chadbourne, and a set of UTD cards form the collectors pack, just popped in as an additional surprise.

Said it once (lots actually) and ill say it again: Thanks Grant!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all!

Jimimck, I've just saw your message. No, no envelopes yet. It will arrive soon! :)

[subie09lega]

Very cool. Is that George Romero's signature? Was it not mentioned when purchased?

Yep Dan, George's signature and wasn't mentioned in the deal so it was a plus.

[Scoogs]

Nice additions Subie09lega and Dan.

[Merlin1958]

So just popped in to the post shop today, not expecting there to be anything, and BOOM! This is sitting there waiting for me:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Jul13003_zps8b0275ee.jpg

Bad Penny strikes again, and the item has bee posted and received quicker than Garfield finds Lasagna! The book is in better condition than the recent photos posted indicate. I think I got a very good deal here, and will have to think of some way to repay BP in some manner...

Oh, was that all in the package from BP? No! This man is a legend.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/img-718133750-0001_zps2885c6c0.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/Jul13004_zps4e083b1c.jpg

An original hand drawn Monkey from Glenn Chadbourne, and a set of UTD cards form the collectors pack, just popped in as an additional surprise.

Said it once (lots actually) and ill say it again: Thanks Grant!


Awesome James!!!

[RC65]

We all know what it looks like, so I won't bother taking a pic...but my new Pride and Joy is a slipcased 1st HC of KNOWING DARKNESS: ARTISTS INSPIRED BY STEPHEN KING (Centipde). Behind the times a bit on this one, so nice to finally have a copy -- and even better at the price I got it for: $58 shipped. :coo3l:

[jhanic]

That was a GREAT buy!

John

[WeDealInLead]

Great price. Post the picture, who cares. We've seen everything before anyways and it's always cool to see those some books in collection threads.

[The Library Policeman]

Great price on the KD. Congratulations!

[RC65]

Great price. Post the picture, who cares. We've seen everything before anyways and it's always cool to see those some books in collection threads.

I'm going to cheat a bit (out of necessity, since the "like new" copy I won has not yet arrived (just won a few days ago)) and use the seller's photos:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i341/at-home-daddy/KD2_zpse5b35dfc.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/at-home-daddy/media/KD2_zpse5b35dfc.jpg.html)

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i341/at-home-daddy/KD1_zps0910379f.jpg (http://s1089.photobucket.com/user/at-home-daddy/media/KD1_zps0910379f.jpg.html)

It was an eBay auction win @ $50. Seller had shipping at $37 for Priority Mail (which fortunately for me may have spooked some other buyers off) -- I inquired before auction's end if he could do Media Mail, and he said yes. So after a total net cost of $58, I finally have my copy of this striking book. :smile:

[Roog]

Buy of the year? :P

[Jimimck]

$58 shipped is amazing. I paid $105 JUST FOR SHIPPING for my copy....

[Patrick]

Great stuff, guys. What a deal on that ARTISTS book. And way to go, Bad Penny, taking care of your customers.

[Bad Penny]

Great stuff, guys. What a deal on that ARTISTS book. And way to go, Bad Penny, taking care of your customers.

Yep, the deal with the Knowing Darkness is singular in nature (like James, the shipping on this puppy nearly cost as much as the tome itself) :smile:

Patrick - Nah, mate, I'm not a seller by any stretch of the imagination, thus, I'm looking out for (when an opportunity presents itself, as it does from time to time) my forum mates - not customers ... shudder ... :P

[RC65]

Buy of the year? :P

I don't know about that, but it certainly has me pleased. I did note that the seller misspelled King's name as "Stephan King" -- but I can't imagine that error detoured that many other buyers. That said, the other copies I've been outbid on -- and very recently so -- have been more than twice that price, so it was odd that it actually went for $50* (starting and only bid)...but I'm not complaining. :cool:

* And, no, the seller had 100% positive feedback with over 800 feedback posts, so it wasn't that. Guess it was just my lucky day!

[TwistedNadine]

Great stuff everyone.
Quite the bargain RC65. Nice

[The Library Policeman]

Great stuff everyone.
Quite the bargain RC65. Nice


Hey TN. I just discovered 2 hours ago that the event programme you sent me from the Owen King signing (in April) is signed!

Yep. I'm really, really with it :lol:

Many Thanks pal. You're a diamond! :)

[TwistedNadine]

Yep - he signed all those flyers and the chapbooks, and even the T-Shirts RF has designed.
My pleasure!

[dnemec]

Those didn't come with the tissue paper, right?

John

Has anyone added a clear cover to books that are issued without a DJ? Such as was included on the Cujo limited. I bought a roll of Brodart that doesn't have the paper backing on it for this purpose but I haven't had time to try it yet.

I don't have a roll (I bought them in a stack of 10, I think), but all you do is fold down the top to the size of your book (the bottom is already folded up an inch or so) and fold in the sides to match. Real easy!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats!!!

[Dan]

Quite a bit of new stuff. I'm starting by adding a few.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/6ccde9ca23ee4517c06eff4dadabbe6d.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/198a558726e467462ec7b048b8069a5e.jpg

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/3668cc75feaf654d4287aaee10b265a9.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/94786e37b1fcee790ad8e1d28987fa46.jpg

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/60bc78e6ccf45fd02db686cdc4747223.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/0f9409186effb4ad8e922b63e50b6a61.jpg

And one from our friend, Brice.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/145142b29c334a8903fcf80c114dc486.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/a92127e21783a5ddf5fde50da7295bf5.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/9058cfaef5575528e71c0b26be836fb2.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/ce731fa924e6bb2673cc1c5c0ffae393.jpg

[Bad Penny]

Quite a bit of new stuff. I'm starting by adding a few.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/6ccde9ca23ee4517c06eff4dadabbe6d.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/198a558726e467462ec7b048b8069a5e.jpg

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/3668cc75feaf654d4287aaee10b265a9.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/94786e37b1fcee790ad8e1d28987fa46.jpg

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/60bc78e6ccf45fd02db686cdc4747223.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/0f9409186effb4ad8e922b63e50b6a61.jpg

And one from our friend, Brice.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/145142b29c334a8903fcf80c114dc486.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/a92127e21783a5ddf5fde50da7295bf5.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/9058cfaef5575528e71c0b26be836fb2.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/ce731fa924e6bb2673cc1c5c0ffae393.jpg

I've said it before, Dan, and I'll say it again (albeit with no degree of eloquency) - Fucking awesome mate !!!! :excited:

[Dan]

Thanks, Grant!

[Patrick]

Congrats, Dan!

[TwistedNadine]

Love seeing the Matheson stuff, Dan.

[ELazansky]

Finally...a new item I am happy to list as a Pride and Joy...

Six Stories S/L with the traycase - definitely one of the top 3 books in my collection:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/SixStories_zps41559abd.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice, Eric. I wish I had one of those cases.

John

[The Library Policeman]

Lovely book, Eric. Congratulations!

[Jimimck]

Awesome Eric! Not sure I've seen that tray case before, just the after market slipcase. That looks super sweet.

[bdwyer19]

Just picked up a flatsigned copy of Cell. Hoping to send this and my signed Duma Key to Mark Stutzman sometime in the near future (or whenever I'm employed again) to get remarqued.

http://imageshack.us/a/img827/9282/6xss.jpg

[TwistedNadine]

Nice, Eric. I wish I had one of those cases.
John

HUGE ditto!
Wonderful addition - a must have
bdwyer19 - You wont be disappointed. I love Stutzman's work.

[Bad Penny]

Nice, Eric. I wish I had one of those cases.

John

That Six Stories case is really sweet - wish I could find one (any sort would do) for my copy :smile:

[Bad Penny]

As TN stated Brian, Mark Stutzman's work is exemplary :rock:


Just picked up a flatsigned copy of Cell. Hoping to send this and my signed Duma Key to Mark Stutzman sometime in the near future (or whenever I'm employed again) to get remarqued.

http://imageshack.us/a/img827/9282/6xss.jpg

[thegunslinger41]

Just picked up a signed copy of liseys story on abes for cheap...lets hope the signature is legit.

[TwistedNadine]

You didnt ask for a scan of the sig before buying?

[Dan]

Nice, Eric. I wish I had one of those cases.

John

That Six Stories case is really sweet - wish I could find one (any sort would do) for my copy :smile:

There are two with clam shell cases on Betts right now.

[tippy4]

Just picked up a signed copy of liseys story on abes for cheap...lets hope the signature is legit.


Define cheap.

[tippy4]

Have not received this yet.....but I think a Waste Lands for $15 is a pretty awesome deal...

LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/310705544416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

I have a spare DJ, so I just might be able to polish that turd.

[Cook]

Beautiful copy, congratulations !!




Finally...a new item I am happy to list as a Pride and Joy...

Six Stories S/L with the traycase - definitely one of the top 3 books in my collection:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/SixStories_zps41559abd.jpg

[thegunslinger41]

Cheap=$60. purchase had a return policy so we will see if it is legit.

[carlosdetweiller]

Bought a first UK hardcover edition of Danse Macabre for $55 ($70 with shipping) today. A fresh listing on ABE and no time to ask questions and wait for a response. DJ has some issues but I thought for $70 I could take a chance. We'll see what I get.

[Randall Flagg]

Have not received this yet.....but I think a Waste Lands for $15 is a pretty awesome deal...

LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/310705544416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

I have a spare DJ, so I just might be able to polish that turd.
You will need to sand the page blocks.

[Fsmdr]

Bought a first UK hardcover edition of Danse Macabre for $55 ($70 with shipping) today. A fresh listing on ABE and no time to ask questions and wait for a response. DJ has some issues but I thought for $70 I could take a chance. We'll see what I get.

Do tell us later. I would be interested to see what it looks like.

[tippy4]

Just picked up a signed copy of liseys story on abes for cheap...lets hope the signature is legit.


Define cheap.


Cheap=$60. purchase had a return policy so we will see if it is legit.

I hope you get a legit signature...but at $60, I would not count on it.

If it sounds too good to be true......

[tippy4]

Have not received this yet.....but I think a Waste Lands for $15 is a pretty awesome deal...

LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/310705544416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

I have a spare DJ, so I just might be able to polish that turd.
You will need to sand the page blocks.

So that would be two things I can attribute to this site.

1. The auction listing.

2. The knowledge to fix the book.

[Stockerlone]

This week my Stephen King - JOYLAND
signed limited 23/724 arrived. :nana:
For 79,90 EURO inklusive 17,12 Euro delivery cost´s from USA to Germany a CHEAP S/L.:cool2:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2405.JPG

[Bad Penny]

Way cool Frank - congratulations !!!! :thumbsup:


This week my Stephen King - JOYLAND
signed limited 23/724 arrived. :nana:
For 79,90 EURO inklusive 17,12 Euro delivery cost´s from USA to Germany a CHEAP S/L.:cool2:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2405.JPG

[The Library Policeman]

What Grant said!! :)

[mistercrowley]

Whats a good deal on The Stand Signed Limited? There is one on ebay for over 1800 which i wouldnt pay but i am curious

[Randall Flagg]

Whats a good deal on The Stand Signed Limited? There is one on ebay for over 1800 which i wouldnt pay but i am curious
<$2K is a "deal".

[mistercrowley]

What about the one that is currently on ebay? Doesn't look like its in fine condition with the marks on the tray case but im not sure.

[The Library Policeman]

Dunno about "awesome", but I recently picked up my flatsigned Joyland PB for $100. Not a bad deal I thought.

[TwistedNadine]

I think thats a great deal Alan - sorry I missed that auction.

[Randall Flagg]

What about the one that is currently on ebay? Doesn't look like its in fine condition with the marks on the tray case but im not sure.
If it's this one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-THE-STAND-904-of-only-1250-made-FINE-FINE-RARE-Signed-Limited-S-L-/171077577120?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item27d504a9a0

there doesn't seem to be any significant wear.

[Shannon]

What Alan G said!!! :):)

[Garrell]

What Shannon said!!! :pirate:

[Cook]

What Garrell said ! :coo3l:

[The Library Policeman]

I think thats a great deal Alan - sorry I missed that auction.

Just pure good luck on my part, TN. I happened to be on ebay when it was listed. I think the auction had only had 2 or 3 views when I used buy it now.

My Full Dark, No Stars signed 1 of 100 for thirty dollars will take a bit of beating though. I still get a buzz when I look at that book sitting on my shelf lol.

[mcdonaldj]

I think thats a great deal Alan - sorry I missed that auction.

Just pure good luck on my part, TN. I happened to be on ebay when it was listed. I think the auction had only had 2 or 3 views when I used buy it now.

My Full Dark, No Stars signed 1 of 100 for thirty dollars will take a bit of beating though. I still get a buzz when I look at that book sitting on my shelf lol.

The FDNS buy was a source of immense envy for every forum member here. That was one heck of a GREAT deal!

[Bad Penny]

Have to say Alan (from point of view that you have one and I don't) that this was indeed an awesome deal :smile:


Dunno about "awesome", but I recently picked up my flatsigned Joyland PB for $100. Not a bad deal I thought.

[The Library Policeman]

Lol thanks guys :D

[Jimimck]

What Cook said!

[tippy4]

Dunno about "awesome", but I recently picked up my flatsigned Joyland PB for $100. Not a bad deal I thought.





I think thats a great deal Alan - sorry I missed that auction.

Just pure good luck on my part, TN. I happened to be on ebay when it was listed. I think the auction had only had 2 or 3 views when I used buy it now.

My Full Dark, No Stars signed 1 of 100 for thirty dollars will take a bit of beating though. I still get a buzz when I look at that book sitting on my shelf lol.

So YOU were the one that stole that.

I have done business with that seller before....and as soon as I saw that baby in SOLD auctions....I contacted her to see if she had another, but alas, it was not meant to be.

Congrats...awesome buy...I hate you for beating me to it.

[thegunslinger41]

Ok...received the book today. Here is a pic of the signture. Thoughts? I'm pretty confident that it's legit, but of course would feel better with more opinions.

-gabriel

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/20130720_194036_zps8aa544ec.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/20130720_194036_zps8aa544ec.jpg.html)

[jhanic]

Looks okay to me, but what do I know?

John

[Bad Penny]

Same as John, looks good to me too :smile:

[divemaster]

I think that's a good example of King's more recent rushed-looking signature.

[tippy4]

Yup...I too feel it is good.

You took a gamble and won.

Congrats.

[harrison ryan]

Yup, looks good to me, too.

[Brice]

What Jimimck said!

[Roog]

No, I'm not gonna say it ;)

[dnemec]

We'll be in Charlotte next month and I was looking for good used and rare book stores. Not that I really need to spend anymore money on books since part of the reason I'll be there is to go to IKEA and buy more shelves! But I'll still be looking for books anyway!!!

Good luck with that. Few years ago a friend and I were trying to find good used book stores in Charlotte and tho we did find a couple of used book stores none were good and nothing rare. Couple of common first editions in decent shape but that was about it.

I kinda figured that, but thanks for the info, TwistedNadine! I will of course go to the few used books stores...you never know!

[The Library Policeman]

Dunno about "awesome", but I recently picked up my flatsigned Joyland PB for $100. Not a bad deal I thought.





I think thats a great deal Alan - sorry I missed that auction.

Just pure good luck on my part, TN. I happened to be on ebay when it was listed. I think the auction had only had 2 or 3 views when I used buy it now.

My Full Dark, No Stars signed 1 of 100 for thirty dollars will take a bit of beating though. I still get a buzz when I look at that book sitting on my shelf lol.

So YOU were the one that stole that.

I have done business with that seller before....and as soon as I saw that baby in SOLD auctions....I contacted her to see if she had another, but alas, it was not meant to be.

Congrats...awesome buy...I hate you for beating me to it.

Ha! Cheers Rick. :D Yeah I noticed you and Jerome had dealt with her previously. She's had a few great books for sale at great prices. Very friendly and easy to deal with too.

[TwistedNadine]

I think the sig is good Gabriel - Great Deal!

[EXPLORER]

We'll be in Charlotte next month and I was looking for good used and rare book stores. Not that I really need to spend anymore money on books since part of the reason I'll be there is to go to IKEA and buy more shelves! But I'll still be looking for books anyway!!!

Good luck with that. Few years ago a friend and I were trying to find good used book stores in Charlotte and tho we did find a couple of used book stores none were good and nothing rare. Couple of common first editions in decent shape but that was about it.

I kinda figured that, but thanks for the info, TwistedNadine! I will of course go to the few used books stores...you never know!

When we travel we seek out any book stores we can find and make note of ones we'll want to come back to. It is not unusual to go back to a store that had loads of possibilities to find on the date we drop in they have nothing. It has worked opposite as well. On my last trip to NYC I was surprised that the stores I had best luck and always found multiple Kingitems had nothing except 2 very overpriced items. At another store where I usually found nothing of interest was a collection of King Ltd's and signed books that was quite impressive. You never know what to expect.
One suggestion I would make that comes from learned experience; If you pull up a list of stores from a directory, off the internet or in a GPS make a point of trying to call before heading to that location. I can not even count the hours spent on mass transit or driving we have done to arrive and find the store is closed or has become a Starbucks or something.

[Ben Staad]

That is good advice from Explorer. Try and call the store first. This way you can ensure they are still in business.

[Ari_Racing]

Seems legit! Congratulations!

[divemaster]

Newly added Reign of Fear and Feast of Fear numbered editions. I especially like all the signatures in the first one!

Reign of Fear #218
(signed by a bunch of people!)

http://imageshack.us/a/img33/7010/1cck.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/1cck.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img832/183/wmnz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/832/wmnz.jpg/)

.
.

Feast of Fear #355
(unsigned)

http://imageshack.us/a/img850/9650/5lgr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/5lgr.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img197/5641/fabc.JPG (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/197/fabc.JPG/)
.
.

Also, S/L'd Joyland #164

http://imageshack.us/a/img593/5136/w854.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/w854.jpg/)

http://imageshack.us/a/img7/1576/9bns.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/7/9bns.jpg/)

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Dive!!!

[divemaster]

More comin' ...

[Bad Penny]

Nice ones thus far, looking forward to seeing what's next :thumbsup:


More comin' ...

[The Library Policeman]

Very nice, Divey! :cool:

[carlosdetweiller]

Not sure if it is awesome or not but I thought this was priced ridiculously low. Don't think the seller is that familiar with King books. It came today loose in a priority mail box with a single piece of bubble wrap under the book (not wrapped). The box itself was heavily creased and abused by our friends at the USPS and I immediately thought the worst. Miraculously the book and slipcase are just fine. I can't tell though if it is number 127 or 129.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171078975299?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[Kingfan24]

Woooooooooow! That's all I can say.

[Bad Penny]

# 129 mate, and what a freaking bargain !!!!! Really glad it made it to you with no interior damage :thumbsup:


Not sure if it is awesome or not but I thought this was priced ridiculously low. Don't think the seller is that familiar with King books. It came today loose in a priority mail box with a single piece of bubble wrap under the book (not wrapped). The box itself was heavily creased and abused by our friends at the USPS and I immediately thought the worst. Miraculously the book and slipcase are just fine. I can't tell though if it is number 127 or 129.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171078975299?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[divemaster]

Before today, I had a partial Dark Tower numbered set. Specifically:

DT I (#196)
DT III (#1056)
DT IV, V, VI, VII, LSOE, and TWTTK (all #464)

You'll note the missing DT II and the mis-matched DT III.

As of today (!), I have a better set:

DT I (#196)
DT II (#473)
DT III, IV, V, VI, VII, LSOE, and TWWTK (all #214)

Now I have a S/L'd DT II (with a number below 500) *and* a DT III that matches all the later books. I'm working my way toward a complete same number set. One day; one day...

I still have all my #464s but might sell them to recoup some of this week's hit to my wallet.

Here's a photo of the entire array. I'll add all the signature pages to my collection thread soon. No need to waste space here.

http://imageshack.us/a/img577/4885/28f0.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/28f0.jpg/)

[Merlin1958]

Impressive!!! Best of luck to you!!!

[The Library Policeman]

That most definitely constitutes awesome, Bob.

What a buy! Congratulations.

[Dan]

Great deal! I never catch any of these.

[Dan]

Very cool! Congrats!

[Jimimck]

Awesome!

[Scoogs]

Awesome new additions Divemaster!

[jhanic]

Very nice! Congratulations!

John

[tippy4]

WTF?!?!

How are you not sure if that is an awesome deal?.......that book is easily worth five times what you paid for it!

Hopefully the police don't come after you on that one...because you robbed that guy!

Only wish it was me that got there first!

Congrats to you sir.

[Brice]

I'm guessing you immediately asked if they had any more King they wanted to sell, Bob?

That's fantastic!

[Ari_Racing]

Impresive! Congratulations!

[Ari_Racing]

Awesome deal! Congratulations!

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks to Jimick and Shannon

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q82/s720x720/1075799_10201792198231375_1094439993_n.jpg

Thanks, guys! You're the best!

[Scoogs]

Bob,
That is a fantastic deal, congrats!

[jhanic]

Here's the "orange" proof (one of about 200 copies). Yeah, I know I posted this earlier, but I want to keep them all together.

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/DarkManproof1_zpsf545b77f.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/DarkManproof1_zpsf545b77f.jpg.html)

Here's the "blue" proof (one of about 50 copies):

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/DarkManproof2_zpse146a124.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/DarkManproof2_zpse146a124.jpg.html)

And the in-house proof (one of about 20 copies):

Front:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/DarkManproof3front_zps61ce5e75.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/DarkManproof3front_zps61ce5e75.jpg.html)

Back:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/DarkManproof3back_zps9aec564e.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/DarkManproof3back_zps9aec564e.jpg.html)

I got the okay from the seller to post these.

John

[becca69]

Was in Ohio over the weekend and found some SK stuff really cheap. Does anyone know the deal on the Lisey's Story slipcased edition... I have never seen one until now and have no idea the value. I paid $11 for it.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/SK_ohiotrip2013.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/SK_ohiotrip2013.jpg.html)

[jhanic]

The slipcased Lisey's Story is a book club edition. They were the only ones with the slipcase.

John

[TwistedNadine]

Slipcases Lisey's Story: Its a fancy book club edition. I paid about the same for mine still in shrink wrap.

[becca69]

Thanks!

[jhanic]

Original price from the book club was about $29, so you got a decent deal.

John

[becca69]

Not sure if it is awesome or not but I thought this was priced ridiculously low. Don't think the seller is that familiar with King books. It came today loose in a priority mail box with a single piece of bubble wrap under the book (not wrapped). The box itself was heavily creased and abused by our friends at the USPS and I immediately thought the worst. Miraculously the book and slipcase are just fine. I can't tell though if it is number 127 or 129.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171078975299?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Very nice!! How lucky can you get?

[Randall Flagg]

I got the okay from the seller to post these.

John
Congrats.
For high res scans of the front and back of all three, the Catalog is your friend:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+Manuscripts+Proofs +and+ARCs:Dark+Man+The

[Randall Flagg]

Not sure if it is awesome or not but I thought this was priced ridiculously low. Don't think the seller is that familiar with King books. It came today loose in a priority mail box with a single piece of bubble wrap under the book (not wrapped). The box itself was heavily creased and abused by our friends at the USPS and I immediately thought the worst. Miraculously the book and slipcase are just fine. I can't tell though if it is number 127 or 129.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171078975299?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Very nice!! How lucky can you get?
I think that "luck" was result of hard work and design, not chance.

[carlosdetweiller]

Not sure if it is awesome or not but I thought this was priced ridiculously low. Don't think the seller is that familiar with King books. It came today loose in a priority mail box with a single piece of bubble wrap under the book (not wrapped). The box itself was heavily creased and abused by our friends at the USPS and I immediately thought the worst. Miraculously the book and slipcase are just fine. I can't tell though if it is number 127 or 129.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171078975299?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Very nice!! How lucky can you get?
I think that "luck" was result of hard work and design, not chance.

It had just been listed on eBay for maybe five minutes or so when I happened to be searching. It is sort of like fishing. A lot of time nothing....no bites. Sometimes you get a bite. I spend way too much time on the internet though.

[Ivo]

Nice fish! Its a keeper.

[Dan]

Here's the "orange" proof (one of about 200 copies). Yeah, I know I posted this earlier, but I want to keep them all together.

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/DarkManproof1_zpsf545b77f.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/DarkManproof1_zpsf545b77f.jpg.html)

Here's the "blue" proof (one of about 50 copies):

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/DarkManproof2_zpse146a124.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/DarkManproof2_zpse146a124.jpg.html)

And the in-house proof (one of about 20 copies):

Front:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/DarkManproof3front_zps61ce5e75.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/DarkManproof3front_zps61ce5e75.jpg.html)

Back:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/DarkManproof3back_zps9aec564e.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/DarkManproof3back_zps9aec564e.jpg.html)

I got the okay from the seller to post these.

John

Is there any difference on the inside or just the covers?

[jhanic]

There don't seem to be any internal differences between the orange and blue proofs. There may be some VERY minor differences in the internal proof from the others but I can't really notice them much.

John

[Dan]

Thanks, I was curious.

[Randall Flagg]

No copyright page on the in house proof.

[TwistedNadine]

Yahoo! Yahoo!
Thanks to a member here. Overjoyed with this one...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Joyland_PB_SIGNED_005.jpg

[Dan]

Very nice, congrats!

[TwistedNadine]

And then this little puppy arrived last night.
No. Its not the one I bought from Stevo Humpo (may he roast in hell).
This is from an anonymous somebody who either knew my Bday was coming up, or felt sorry that Humping Stevo ripped me off, or maybe both.
Whatever the reason, and whoever you are, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
I hope you are showered with all kinds of wonderful everythings while Stevo rots.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IT_Gift_Edition2_.jpg

[Dan]

Wow! I have a few guesses, but regardless what a great gesture. It's a great production, isn't it?

[The Library Policeman]

Yay!! 2 amazing aquisitions, TN. Congratulations!

[TwistedNadine]

Exceeded my expectations, Dan. The pictures Ive seen of this dont do it justice. This is now one of those Super Special Special items in my collection and very well might be what I take with me to Canada to have King sign...

[carlosdetweiller]

Exceeded my expectations, Dan. The pictures Ive seen of this dont do it justice. This is now one of those Super Special Special items in my collection and very well might be what I take with me to Canada to have King sign...

I think that would be a good choice. Heavy to travel with but, still, a good choice.

[Jimimck]

Nice additions TN. That gift edition is a great publication.

And to the mysterious donor, Awesome! (we might have to buy you a little fairy godmother outfit soon...)

Oh, by the way, my own little P&J:

I FOUND A S/L CUJO TO BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

Confirmed the purchase this morning, now just waiting for it to be delivered.


Fuck Yeah!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats!!!!!

[TwistedNadine]

Oh Excellent Jimimck!
Cant wait to see the pics when it arrives!

[Dan]

That's great! I've not seen it in person, but a nice looking book.

[bdwyer19]

Can't wait to see it James!!! Congrats!

[cit74]

Got this in the mail today...

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/SKIT1_zps61082b72.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/King/SKIT1_zps61082b72.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/SKIT2_zps9b1829d0.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/King/SKIT2_zps9b1829d0.jpg.html)

probably too many peanuts for The Dark Man - and that would be really quick to NorCal

[cit74]

Here are some more pics:

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/SKIT3_zpsda9cc1d4.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/King/SKIT3_zpsda9cc1d4.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/SKIT4_zps04087cd3.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/King/SKIT4_zps04087cd3.jpg.html)

well I think it might be off to dinner now - the family should be home soon.

Unless you want to see some more pictures?

[Randall Flagg]

Wow! I have a few guesses, but regardless what a great gesture. It's a great production, isn't it?
I think we all can figure that one out...

[jhanic]

Congratulations, everyone!

John

[cit74]

Sorry - everyone just came home. Here is what you want to see:

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/SKIT6_zpse42a2845.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/King/SKIT6_zpse42a2845.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/SKIT8_zps95638454.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/King/SKIT8_zps95638454.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/SKIT9_zpsf3976986.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/King/SKIT9_zpsf3976986.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/King/SKIT5_zpscce1963a.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/King/SKIT5_zpscce1963a.jpg.html)

[jhanic]

WOW!!!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

That is fantastic, Chad! Congratulations!

[TwistedNadine]

Spectacular Chad, and well deserved.
Huge Congratulations

[Jimimck]

That inscription is just amazing. Congratulations big time.

[Bad Penny]

Absolutely brilliant Chad - love the inscription (and the sentiment) - well done, and well deserved !!!!! :excited: