Your New Pride and Joy!

[funky dredd]

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


Yes, STD's.

That would be a good thing :thumbsup:

[jhanic]

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

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

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

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

Terry, At least you don't have to worry about selling a house. I don't know what the market is down in your part of Texas, but up here in Ohio it's TERRIBLE!! Lots of sellers are having to drop the prices of their houses more than 20% of what they would have sold for a year ago. Or in some areas even more! And then the possible buyers can't get financing.

John

[idlewarnings]

That Dracula looks beautiful. Very nice.

[Chooch]

As long as I have the scanner out...

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

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

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

Anyone know where I could get one of these???

[Randall Flagg]

Try a PM to Patrick

[Patrick]

Try a PM to Patrick
It's a more successful strategy than some might realize.

I pick up a few spares of the promo freebies when I can and I usually just give them away to other enthusiasts around here, but please try your local comic book store first. That way I can send my spares to those who really can't access them elsewhere (without going to eBay).

By the way, that particular promo item has a short article and a 2-page artwork reprint from the comic, then goes on to discuss other non-King Marvel projects.

[Scoogs]

Very nice Dracula edition Bob! I've been wanting to order the less limited version of it since they first announced it.

[Sir_Boomme]

Terry, At least you don't have to worry about selling a house. I don't know what the market is down in your part of Texas, but up here in Ohio it's TERRIBLE!! Lots of sellers are having to drop the prices of their houses more than 20% of what they would have sold for a year ago. Or in some areas even more! And then the possible buyers can't get financing.

John

actually the home sell market in austin isn't to bad, though it has dropped a tad from last year.
the average time to sell a home is 28 days inside most desirable areas of austin (last year ir was 15 days)
it's about 50 days for the worst parts of austin
he current average home price is $328,655.00 and always going up.
it's definitely still a sellor's market in austin (as long as you buy again somewhere else -ie. not austin- after selling)

that's what happens when your the hottest tech/college/arts city in the state.
35.9 % austin residents are from California,
20% from new york/boston,
10% are from china or india (and every single one is an engineer)
the rest are illegals from mexico....
and then ...

there's me.:cowboy:

[Patrick]

Terry, At least you don't have to worry about selling a house. I don't know what the market is down in your part of Texas, but up here in Ohio it's TERRIBLE!! Lots of sellers are having to drop the prices of their houses more than 20% of what they would have sold for a year ago. Or in some areas even more! And then the possible buyers can't get financing.

John

actually the home sell market in austin isn't to bad, though it has dropped a tad from last year.
the average time to sell a home is 28 days inside most desirable areas of austin (last year ir was 15 days)
it's about 50 days for the worst parts of austin
the current average home price is $328,655.00 and always going up.
it's definitely still a sellor's market in austin (as long as you buy again somewhere else -ie. not austin- after selling)

that's what happens when your the hottest tech/college/arts city in the state.
35.9 % austin residents are from California,
20% from new york/boston,
10% are from china or india (and every single one is an engineer)
the rest are illegals from mexico....
and then ...

there's me.:cowboy:
Houses are still cheap in Austin! (said the resident of California)

[wizardsrainbow]

Houses are still cheap in Austin! (said the resident of California)

Patrick-
Yes for now. The way things are going in Calif, Austin may soon look pricey!

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-

That is just a drop dead gorgeous book. Congrats on the purchase.

[Patrick]

Houses are still cheap in Austin! (said the resident of California)

Patrick-
Yes for now. The way things are going in Calif, Austin may soon look pricey!
Yes, for areas in the Central Valley, etc. especially. Here on the coast, while the market is still down, it isn't anywhere near as bad.

[jhanic]

I got my copy of A Life in the Cinema today from Gauntlet Press. I got #5!!

I just got the following from Barry regarding the above book:


We are now sold out of the edition you received. Just the lettered left.

Barry

John

[Cutter]

I got my copy of A Life in the Cinema today from Gauntlet Press. I got #5!!

I just got the following from Barry regarding the above book:


We are now sold out of the edition you received. Just the lettered left.

Barry

John
I don't know if you'll read this book John, but I asked before about Mick Garris on a forum, thinking the guy couldn't write since he does average movie adaptations of King stories, but everyone thought the guy was a pretty darn good writer. He's also got a book out by CD, both books were praised.

btw, congrats!

[jhanic]

I'll probably glance through it and if it catches my fancy, I'll read it (carefully, of course!).

John

[Randall Flagg]

John, I received copy #24.





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

[Ari_Racing]

Bob, that edition looks awesome. Could you post a pic of another illustration?

Congratulations Jerome for that adquisition :)

[Patrick]

Congrats, John and Jerome.

It's about time they sold out at the publisher!

[Sir_Boomme]

Houses are still cheap in Austin! (said the resident of California)

you mean austin isn't a suburb of california?

someone needs to tell all the CA folks here...

[CRinVA]

I got my copy of A Life in the Cinema today from Gauntlet Press. I got #5!!

I just got the following from Barry regarding the above book:


We are now sold out of the edition you received. Just the lettered left.

Barry

John

I read that you got #5 so I decided to see what # I have - very funny! I have #6! :rock:

[jhanic]

Consecutive numbers! I wonder who has numbers 4 and 7?

John

[Dr. Dawg]

I have #40, bought some time ago direct from Gauntlet. I'm surprised it took this long to sell out, I alway thought $125 was a great price for an authentic signed book... especially during the peak in prices a little while ago.

[Cutter]

Well a couple of more Dark Tower proofs. So that now makes two proofs for Drawing and two proofs for The Wasteland in my collection. Hopefully I can now close the door on these two as far as collecting goes. Although the Wastelands has a little water damage, we'll see if I bother with another. Probably not.

Somehow I have a feeling John's going to tell there's more than two proofs for each book. lol :)

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

[jhanic]

I think you've got them all--except I've heard that there's a box of Drawing of the Three Grant proofs somewhere at Grant. Never released.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Talking about proofs...see what I've just received:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4373.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/100_4374.JPG

:)

[Ka-tet]

I dont own any collectables, and im just curious. How much do you guys pay for books like this?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Talking about proofs...see what I've just received:
:)

Congrats Ari, but you will have upset carlosdetweiller. He has been after this since release. :unsure:

[Ari_Racing]

Nice adquisitions, Gguthrie! :)

I won't collect all the DT ARCs, but I'd like to find one of the gunslinger, and that one of The wastelands.
And now that I remember, I don't have any of Wolves of the Calla neither. :(

Best

[Hutch]

Talking about proofs...see what I've just received:
:)

Congrats Ari, but you will have upset carlosdetweiller. He has been after this since release. :unsure:

Bob got one from me.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Ari. Is that the one that disappeared a while ago or is it a different one?

John

[Ari_Racing]

another one. :)

[NeedfulKings]

I dont own any collectables, and im just curious. How much do you guys pay for books like this?

You can find some neat stuff for as little as $10 (proofs, promo items, etc.). If you really get the bug, you can easily pay thousands!

[jhanic]

Talking about proofs...see what I've just received:
:)

Congrats Ari, but you will have upset carlosdetweiller. He has been after this since release. :unsure:

Bob got one from me.

Just curious Dave, do you also have one?

John

[Hutch]

Talking about proofs...see what I've just received:
:)

Congrats Ari, but you will have upset carlosdetweiller. He has been after this since release. :unsure:

Bob got one from me.

Just curious Dave, do you also have one?

John

I do... #105

[jhanic]

Those seem really scarce. Especially when you consider that there are supposed to be at least 150 out there!

John

[Hutch]

Those seem really scarce. Especially when you consider that there are supposed to be at least 150 out there!

John

It's all relative. Some factors you have to consider is the item, the collector base and when the item was printed.

Taking this very proof for example ... 150 printed may be an ample supply for the few die hard proof completists. It's a newer title and we're all actively seeking it out. Some if not most of the 150 copies do have to be sent to reviewers for periodicals and newspapers.

However, hypothetically speaking had this been a proof of a pre-fame title and 150 were printed ... perhaps 80% or more would have been trashed ( literally thrown out ) 15% in various states of used condition and 5% or less in collectible condition.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that 150 copies may seem like a relatively small number...but it's probably enough to satisfy the hard-core proof collector. It wouldn't be much fun collecting the modern proofs if it weren't for the more scarce one every now and then.

[Patrick]

I got my copy of A Life in the Cinema today from Gauntlet Press. I got #5!!

I just got the following from Barry regarding the above book:


We are now sold out of the edition you received. Just the lettered left.

Barry

John

I read that you got #5 so I decided to see what # I have - very funny! I have #6! :rock:
#29




Congrats on the Duma Key proofs, guys.

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks.

My contact sent me two and none arrived (stolen at the post office maybe?)
I received this one from another contact and I couldn't believe it! :)

[herbertwest]

back home for few days, and recieved quite a lot of stuff

ENG:
Faithful
DT comic, promo articles (thanks to Patrick)
Lisey (manuscript)


FRENCH:
true 1st Shining
1st Nightshift collection
Hill's Heartshaped box (review copy)
blaze (review copy)
gunslinger born (review copy)

i bet i forget some stuff

[Ari_Racing]

Lisey's manuscript in english? Pics?
:)

Congratulations!

[carlosdetweiller]

back home for few days, and recieved quite a lot of stuff

ENG:
Faithful
DT comic, promo articles (thanks to Patrick)
Lisey (manuscript)


FRENCH:
true 1st Shining
1st Nightshift collection
Hill's Heartshaped box (review copy)
blaze (review copy)
gunslinger born (review copy)

i bet i forget some stuff

Those are some great books. Congratulations.
I'm going along with Ari and asking to know more about the Lisey's manuscript.

[Patrick]

Congrats, herbertwest, on your fine acquisitions. The comics I sent are the least of the list, but I'm glad to have helped out in a small way. :)


Now let's see that LISEY'S STORY manuscript!

[tippy4]

Got this today....

Nightmares & Dreamscapes Promo
http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/1135/nightgi4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

A chapbook ARC of Nightmares and Dreamscapes containing the short story, "Suffer The Little Children."

[carlosdetweiller]

Here are a couple of pages of the original artwork for CREEPSHOW by Bernie Wrightson. These are from the story "Father's Day" and, I think, are pages 6 & 7. Each is on Bainbridge board measuring 12.5" x 16". Each has a clear acetate overlay that has the lettering (captions). I like these a lot. I wish I could find some more. I've got a page from "The Crate" but that is all I have been able to find.

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

[jhanic]

Again, WOW!!!!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Tippy...that looks awesome!!
And Bob...what else can I say?? :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Bob,
you never cease to amaze.
Thanks for sharing.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congrats Herb. Great stuff.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Here are a couple of pages of the original artwork for CREEPSHOW by Bernie Wrightson. These are from the story "Father's Day" and, I think, are pages 6 & 7. Each is on Bainbridge board measuring 12.5" x 16". Each has a clear acetate overlay that has the lettering (captions). I like these a lot. I wish I could find some more. I've got a page from "The Crate" but that is all I have been able to find.



They are great Bob. I like the idea that the captions are seperate and can be 'removed' to view the artwork on its own.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice chapbook Tippy.

[Patrick]

Cool chapbook, Tippy.

Bob, I love that graphic/comic art.

[Cutter]

Cool chapbook, Tippy.

Bob, I love that graphic/comic art.
Ditto, on both statements!

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-
Once again, really amazing stuff. It's like a favorite movie...I can look at your stuff over and over and over again and never get tired of it.

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob-
Once again, really amazing stuff. It's like a favorite movie...I can look at your stuff over and over and over again and never get tired of it.


Thanks for all the nice comments, everyone! I love looking at pictures of everyones new stuff too.

[Patrick]

Today I went into my "secondary" comic book store (in the city where I work) for the first time since the first story arc was being issued. I stumbled upon this Marvel Previews Magazine for 99 cents - different from that free promo mag that we discussed a week or so ago.

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

[funky dredd]

Cool Patrick! I wish my comic book dealer would get stuff like that. Sometimes I think I am putting my life my own hands when I go up there to get the DT comics...it's a very shady place and the guy is not nice at all. I guess I'm lucky to even get some of the DT comics from him.

[Brice]

Those are pretty cool Patrick. I hadn't seen those before.

[wizardsrainbow]

Patrick-
Want to sell me a copy?

[Darkthoughts]

I just started dog walking for this guy and when I got to his house today theres a note on the table saying, "You're a King fan if I recall, I'm having a clear out so help yourself if you want any/all of these - I'll be checking the attic over the weekend so there may be more to follow!"

And heres what I accquired:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c39/towerjunkie19/skhardcovers.jpg

[Brice]

Those are great and that was pretty damn cool of him Lisa.

[jhanic]

Great!!

John

[funky dredd]

Awesome! Freebies are always nice!

[shnnrc01]

speaking of freebies,patrick i got you goodie-bag today.there was some great stuff in there.thx a million,youre a legend!!

[Randall Flagg]

Great stuff, as long as your not stuck with the cigarette butts.:nope:

[Chooch]

Hey evry one just bou8ght this last night

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270225135366&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=017

and then I get this email today

Dear bikerchooch,

Hello,

First of all: congratulations! I hope you will enjoy the book. I presume you don't need one more copy? :) I still have one available.

I was at the PO today and it seems I underestimated the shipping of THE ROAD TO THE DARK TOWER SLIPCASE edition to US.

If you want me to send the package registered (a good advice), I will need $10 more. It is a very large book, not the usual CD standards.

Thanks and best wishes,
Max

So now I'm totally freakin'. I thought "Hey good deal..two signatures and as a kicker 6 of the 7 bookmarks. What do you think I should do about this??

[jhanic]

The deal was $15 for expedited shipping. He should honor that. If he refuses, tell him to ship it and you will pay him anything over the $15 after you get it and see just how much it really cost him.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Hey evry one just bou8ght this last night

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270225135366&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=017

and then I get this email today

Dear bikerchooch,

Hello,

First of all: congratulations! I hope you will enjoy the book. I presume you don't need one more copy? :) I still have one available.

I was at the PO today and it seems I underestimated the shipping of THE ROAD TO THE DARK TOWER SLIPCASE edition to US.

If you want me to send the package registered (a good advice), I will need $10 more. It is a very large book, not the usual CD standards.

Thanks and best wishes,
Max

So now I'm totally freakin'. I thought "Hey good deal..two signatures and as a kicker 6 of the 7 bookmarks. What do you think I should do about this??

I don't think $25 for shipping is too much to pay for an overseas shipment, especially if it is expedited shipping.

Are you asking because you now don't trust the seller? Their feedback is good but mostly it is from only a handful of sellers. I didn't find any feedback on this person as a seller.

If you are uneasy you can buy the book for the same price on ABE from Mythos Books. It doesn't have the bookmarks but those can't be worth that much.

[NeedfulKings]

He needs to honor his original cost. As a seller, if I don't do my research, I eat the cost.

All that said, I won a large set of comics and paid $5 shipping (as stated in the listing). When I got the package a few days later I saw that he paid $7 (if you ask at the P.O., comics can technically, not go "media").

I sent him 2 bucks.

[Chooch]

I like the idea of sending him the extra "After" I get the book...I dont have any problem with that. I looked at his feedback and I also seen that all of his feedback is from being a buyer...hence the 28 (lot of same seller deals) but you would think he would know better...or at least do his homework. I agree that he should honor his price and live the his decision, but I dont want to make him pissy about it. I just want the book.....

[NeedfulKings]

$10 is less than 10% of your total cost, so you can't go wrong either way. If you pay it, no big deal. I hope the book is well packed when it arrives.

Congrats, if you get it. It's a SWEET book!!!! I don't have the bookmarks!!!

BEV!!!!!! :D :D :D

[Chooch]

Its only 6 of the 7 (actually 8) anyone know where I can get the other two (Bev?) LOL

[Randall Flagg]

I say that the seller should (has to by auction policy) honor the "reasonably quoted" shipping price.
Sorry if they are off by $10-$20. Their mistake. No different than them stating "I had too low of a reserve-please add $10 to the price to consumate the sale".
I have had to eat overseas shipping costs because I myself wasn't truly cogizant of the significant price difference.
Their is a "buyer beware", saying and there should be a "shipper beware" saying.

[Rahfa]

I sell on Abebooks and the price they quote for international shipments is ridiculous, so I end up asking people to pay more...I hate it, but Abe doesn't let me control the quoted shipping.

From Romania, IF he ships it a fairly quick method will cost him MUCH more than $25 (priority insured mail to the UK is at least $50)...so, it's fair to pay some extra...he, however, is a goofball for thinking it was only going to be $15.

I wouldn't sweat it. Given the overseas shipment it's fair. But...make sure he's sending it by air, not the 4-6 week long shipment method!

[Patrick]

Patrick-
Want to sell me a copy?
Absolutely not. But I'll give one to you and one to Bill if I can find a couple more somewhere. Let me see what I can find out in the next couple days. :)


speaking of freebies,patrick i got you goodie-bag today.there was some great stuff in there.thx a million,youre a legend!!
You received it already - way over there in Ireland?! Wow, I must have really expidited that overseas shipping. :lol: Happy to have contributed in a very small way to your collection.


Great stuff, as long as your not stuck with the cigarette butts.:nope:Oh, I thought you were talking to shnnrc about me, but you know I don't smoke cigarettes. :doh: Now I realize you were referring to the ashtray in Darkthought's post on the previous page.

Nice collection of free books, Darkthoughts. Congrats!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I sell on Abebooks and the price they quote for international shipments is ridiculous, so I end up asking people to pay more...I hate it, but Abe doesn't let me control the quoted shipping.


I buy from Abebooks quite regularly and expect to pay extra shipping. I know the sellers cannot possibly ship for the prices quoted at Abebooks.

[Darkthoughts]

Great stuff, as long as your not stuck with the cigarette butts.:nope:

:lol: I took the picture at his house, I don't smoke in my house...so I left the butts where they were :D

[Calla_Wolf]

Hey evry one just bou8ght this last night

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270225135366&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=017

and then I get this email today

Dear bikerchooch,

Hello,

First of all: congratulations! I hope you will enjoy the book. I presume you don't need one more copy? :) I still have one available.

I was at the PO today and it seems I underestimated the shipping of THE ROAD TO THE DARK TOWER SLIPCASE edition to US.

If you want me to send the package registered (a good advice), I will need $10 more. It is a very large book, not the usual CD standards.

Thanks and best wishes,
Max

So now I'm totally freakin'. I thought "Hey good deal..two signatures and as a kicker 6 of the 7 bookmarks. What do you think I should do about this??

I'm HOPING to win a couple of Brian Keenes off him in the next 24 hours or so. Will be interesting to see what the shipping to the UK works out as, should I win.

[Chooch]

Hey evry one just bou8ght this last night

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270225135366&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=017

and then I get this email today

Dear bikerchooch,

Hello,

First of all: congratulations! I hope you will enjoy the book. I presume you don't need one more copy? :) I still have one available.

I was at the PO today and it seems I underestimated the shipping of THE ROAD TO THE DARK TOWER SLIPCASE edition to US.

If you want me to send the package registered (a good advice), I will need $10 more. It is a very large book, not the usual CD standards.

Thanks and best wishes,
Max

So now I'm totally freakin'. I thought "Hey good deal..two signatures and as a kicker 6 of the 7 bookmarks. What do you think I should do about this??

I'm HOPING to win a couple of Brian Keenes off him in the next 24 hours or so. Will be interesting to see what the shipping to the UK works out as, should I win.

I'd be very interested in that also

[Cutter]

Well these are not King items, but they are two new Ray Bradbury acquisitions that I'm pretty happy about (as some know I also collect Bradbury). The first is a Fahrenheit 451 from 1982 by the Limited Editions Club, signed by Bradbury and bound in aluminum (the slipcase is not). And I decided to go for a pricey Lettered Farewell Summer from Sub Press. It has the standard traycase, but done well, and the book is nice, quarter leather bound with suede boards. It's pretty unusual. Both books are welcome additions to my Bradbury collection.

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/raybradbury/images/fahrenheit451lec_img3.gif

http://www.gusfromcbus.com/authorpages/raybradbury/images/farewellsummerlet_img6.gif

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Well these are not King items, but they are two new Ray Bradbury acquisitions that I'm pretty happy about (as some know I also collect Bradbury). The first is a Fahrenheit 451 from 1982 by the Limited Editions Club, signed by Bradbury and bound in aluminum (the slipcase is not). And I decided to go for a pricey Lettered Farewell Summer from Sub Press. It has the standard traycase, but done well, and the book is nice, quarter leather bound with suede boards. It's pretty unusual. Both books are welcome additions to my Bradbury collection.


They are great Geoff. Congratulations.

[jhanic]

Very nice, Geoff. I've always liked Bradbury and those are nice volumes.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Well these are not King items, but they are two new Ray Bradbury acquisitions that I'm pretty happy about (as some know I also collect Bradbury).

Nice books. Thanks for the pictures. I've never read Bradbury before but I'm reading DANDELION WINE right now and enjoying it VERY much. Good writing.

[Brice]

Those are really nice Geoff. I love the Farewell Summer.

Bob, you really should read Something Wicked This Way Comes when you finish that. Bradbury is great!

[Cutter]

Thanks guys! EDIT: (above and below)

I'm surprised you haven't read Bradbury before Bob. I can't recommend him enough. I tend to think King and Bradbury are the two greatest living authors today. Not just because of the literature they've produced, but also because I think they are the two most influential authors of our generation. There might be some better writers but they have not had worldwide influence like a Poe, that these two are achieving.

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks Geoff and Brice for the recommendations. It looks like I be readin' me some more Bradbury.

[Patrick]

Geoff, I love that aluminum F451! :excited:

Also, that is my favorite Bradbury story. :)

[Scoogs]

Very nice Geoff! Looks like you found a copy of F451 is really good condition too! That edition always seems to be easily damaged for one reason or another.

[herbertwest]

so pix of all the stuff recieved (except some stuff such as Faithful...)

joined

- french DT comic (the gunslinger), vol1
- french DT comic vol1, + Patrick's items :-)
- french Joe Hill's Heartshaped (review copy) + french Blaze (review copy)
- 2x1st eds of Nightshift collection (french title = Danse Macabre...) + 1st ed 1st print (really rare!) of the french Shining

[herbertwest]

french revised editions of DT 1-5

[herbertwest]

manuscript of Lisey (written 2nd draft)


sorry if the picture may be blur...

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice new items Herb. How about better pics of the manuscript?

You're not going to win photograper of the year this time ><

[jhanic]

Yes, I'd really like to see some better pictures of the Lisey's manuscript too.

John

[Patrick]

He's probably using his cellphone camera, the low quality of which can't be helped.

Great stuff, HW! Glad the DT comic promo items are finally in your personal possession.

Now go find a real camera for that manuscript! :lol:

[CRinVA]

My newest acquisitions from The Three Kings event last night at the Fogler Theatre in Washington, DC.

Tabatha - note the date!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Candles.JPG

Owen - would never be able to decipher this one!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/WereAllInThis.JPG

Tabby and Stephen - note the date on Tabatha's - it's today's date, not yesterday's!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/MidLifeConf2.JPG

And what I am most excited about!!!!!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/carrie1.JPG

[Clacke]

Fantastic! Congratulations on getting all those signed. :thumbsup:

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, Bob, on the signatures. It's hard to beat a signed first edition of CARRIE!

[super sam]

REALLY NICE :thumbsup:

[Ricky]

Very cool Bob (I still swear I saw you there!). I'll post my scans soon.

[Patrick]

Awesome, Bob. :) Congrats!

Do I understand this correctly, you got Stephen King to sign two books last night?

[Cutter]

Congrats on the sigs, especially Carrie! (I'm jealous, lol) :thumbsup:

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!! I envy you all! :D LOL. :)

No, now seriously: I'm really glad for you all.

[Ari_Racing]

Not like the new adquisitions of the ones that attended the event yesterday, but I received two good gifts yesterday:

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

The running man HC from Poland (a friend went there for bussiness and brought it to me) and The Devil's Wine was given by another friend :)

[CRinVA]

Awesome, Bob. :) Congrats!

Do I understand this correctly, you got Stephen King to sign two books last night?
Yes, but not because I am sepcial! My daughter went with me so I go two books signed - she actually presented the Carrie for signature! I had the Mid Life Confidential for both Tabby and Stephen!

[Patrick]

Ah, yes, that makes sense. Again, congrats.

Nice acquisitions, Ari.

[herbertwest]

Nice new items Herb. How about better pics of the manuscript?

You're not going to win photograper of the year this time ><

I know lol

I did it with my mobile coz my camera was out of battery.. i'll try to do more soon..
the shame being that my scanner doesnt work anymore, even with reinstalling the drivers (dont understand why...)



Just being curious : Carlos, with your massive collection and knowledge... did you ever consider writing your own book about King's collectibles or something like that?

[carlosdetweiller]

Just being curious : Carlos, with your massive collection and knowledge... did you ever consider writing your own book about King's collectibles or something like that?

No, I've never thought about doing that. The closest I will likely ever come is to be acquainted with some of the writers who do that and offer to help them in any way I can. At some point George Beahm is supposed to come to Amarillo to take a bunch of pictures for his latest updated book on King collectibles. I don't know when that will be. I've offered and he's accepted. We just have to get him here.

[herbertwest]

OK here are (attached with thumbnails) some pictures done with my camera, coz my scanner just doesnt want to work...
on a picture, there is a white mark, done (with paint) to hide what is according to me a tracknumber available on all the pages...
Basically, this is only sheets (627 pages... see the 4th pic!), that i will later put in a folder to protect it...

thats the better pictures i can do, and i dont know what else to shot, so i hope it fullfil your expectations...


Thanks Carlos for your reply

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations! :)

That's a really neat adquisition, Jeremy.

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks to LadyHitchiker, I've just received this:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/medium/016.jpg

THANK YOU!!! :)

[Darkthoughts]

Thanks Geoff and Brice for the recommendations. It looks like I be readin' me some more Bradbury.

Theres a wonderful collection of Bradbury's short stories called The Machineries of Joy, it contains a story called A Miracle of Rare Device, which is possibly my favourite Bradbury story ever.
I have a 1st ed hardback that my Dad gave me...I'll post a pic later...I highly recommend the book :thumbsup:

[Matt]

I have three new pride and joys

Signed AE of DTVII (Stephen King of course)

Signed copy of Candles Burning (Tabitha King)

Signed copy of We're all in this Together (Owen King)

And since I already have a signed copy of 20th Century Ghosts...I'm a family man now. :lol:

[Randall Flagg]

Congratulations Matt. Now all you need is something signed by Naomi-perhaps some service flyer from her church.:rock:

[Matt]

I may have to stalk her for that :ninja:

And your very own Tabby is in the mail today :couple:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulations Matt. They are all great.

[Matt]

Thanks man, I am very proud of them. Especially after the trouble I went to. :lol:

I told the kids they might as well bury with them

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks man, I am very proud of them. Especially after the trouble I went to. :lol:

I told the kids they might as well bury with them

Not for a while I hope :scared:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

New arrivals

The Talisman Gift Edition Inscribed and Signed by Straub (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/talisman_g.jpg)
Dark Tower V: Wolves of The Calla Artist Edition (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/wolves_a.jpg)
Salem's Lot Illustrated Gift Edition (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/salem_g.jpg)
Contraband #1 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/contra_1.jpg)
The Ideal Genuine Man S/L 89/500 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/ideal.jpg)
House Next Door S/L Q/26 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/house.jpg)
The Shining 1st/1st (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/shining_1.jpg)
Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah Artist Edition (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/song_a.jpg)

[Matt]

Thanks man, I am very proud of them. Especially after the trouble I went to. :lol:

I told the kids they might as well bury with them

Not for a while I hope :scared:

After that trip...it may be sooner than I think

[jhanic]

New arrivals

The Talisman Gift Edition Inscribed and Signed by Straub (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/talisman_g.jpg)
Dark Tower V: Wolves of The Calla Artist Edition (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/wolves_a.jpg)
Salem's Lot Illustrated Gift Edition (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/salem_g.jpg)
Contraband #1 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/contra_1.jpg)
The Ideal Genuine Man S/L 89/500 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/ideal.jpg)
House Next Door S/L Q/26 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/house.jpg)
The Shining 1st/1st (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/shining_1.jpg)
Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah Artist Edition (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/song_a.jpg)

Some VERY nice acquisitions! Congratulations!

John

[Justin Case]

Thanks guys! EDIT: (above and below)

I'm surprised you haven't read Bradbury before Bob. I can't recommend him enough. I tend to think King and Bradbury are the two greatest living authors today. Not just because of the literature they've produced, but also because I think they are the two most influential authors of our generation. There might be some better writers but they have not had worldwide influence like a Poe, that these two are achieving.

Geoff.... my god man, these are some GREAT aquisitions my friend. I too love and collect Bradbury. SWEET!!:rock:

[Ricky]

Mr. Rabbit, if you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the copy of the 1st The Shining.

[carlosdetweiller]

New arrivals

The Talisman Gift Edition Inscribed and Signed by Straub (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/talisman_g.jpg)
Dark Tower V: Wolves of The Calla Artist Edition (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/wolves_a.jpg)
Salem's Lot Illustrated Gift Edition (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/salem_g.jpg)
Contraband #1 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/contra_1.jpg)
The Ideal Genuine Man S/L 89/500 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/ideal.jpg)
House Next Door S/L Q/26 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/house.jpg)
The Shining 1st/1st (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/shining_1.jpg)
Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah Artist Edition (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/song_a.jpg)

Good stuff. Congrats!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Mr. Rabbit, if you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the copy of the 1st The Shining.

$365

[alinda]

Hey I am not a photographer but here is a pic of
my books, and my little private heaven, which is
to say my library room. Wish I took better photos.
SK has his own case ( of course)in the middle.


http://C:\Users\alinda\Pictures\2008-04-07\DCIM\100NORIT

[Patrick]

Congrats, Mr. RT, Matt (and Jerome), and Ari.


Lisa, let's see that Bradbury book!

[NeedfulKings]

Awesome stuff, nameless!!!

I alinda, I like that bookcase. :)

[Fsmdr]

Nice haul, Mr Rabbit!. Congrats too, Matt.

[jhanic]

A nice set-up, alinda!

John

[Brice]

Yes, you've a nice little library there Linda. :D

[Cutter]

Yes, you've a nice little library there Linda. :D

Agreed, it looks cozy!

[Cutter]

Nice haul, Mr Rabbit!. Congrats too, Matt.

Ditto, congrats on both, looks like it was Christmas for two forum members. lol :excited:


@ thanks, Phil!

[Patrick]

Yes, I like your library too, Linda. :thumbsup: I wish I had that much space to display my books.

[tippy4]

Just got these...

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/556/heartsor1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Hearts in Atlantis ARC, Promotional Playing Cards, Letters from Publisher and Stephen King introducing book.

Now, I already have a deck of these cards, so if anyone is in the market for these, I will charge what I paid for my first deck which was $25 shipped.

They are sealed in shrinkwrap.

PM me if interested.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Tippy.

Thanks to Patrick, now I own (among others) the Entertainment Weekly magazine with my story of the concert I attended! :)
And he also sent me one of the Marvel promotions with the images of The Long Road Home.

THANK YOU PATRICK!!

[Patrick]

My pleasure, Ari. It was great seeing your name in print by SK! I'm glad you have the hard copy now. :)

Tippy, nice playing cards. So tempting...

[CRinVA]

My pleasure, Ari. It was great seeing your name in print by SK! I'm glad you have the hard copy now. :)

Tippy, nice playing cards. So tempting...

Which EW was that with Ari in it?

[idlewarnings]

A few pics of my goodies from the reading. Special thanks to Bob, Patrick et al. for convincing me to take The Gunslinger instead of Duma Key. I think I'd be kicking myself right now if I had done otherwise.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/2399947998_dc755d028e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2399948004_fe3ce3dccd_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2399948008_db2f895800_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2399948010_024820e573_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2086/2399948012_c0920dc62a_o.jpg

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[Patrick]

Excellent!

[Ricky]

Great pictures! I also took my 1st of The Stand. I'll be posting my pictures on Friday (hopefully!).

[EXPLORER]

It is always nice to see that people who appreciate Sai King (and his family) and the talents able to amplify thier collections. Some nice aquisitions and some very smart items to have brought to the reading/signings. Congrats to you all. It makes me want to go seek out something I am lacking .......or at least go review my treasured items..

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

A few pics of my goodies from the reading. Special thanks to Bob, Patrick et al. for convincing me to take The Gunslinger instead of Duma Key. I think I'd be kicking myself right now if I had done otherwise.


You did the right thing Idle. Well done and congrats.

[tippy4]

Well, today is the day.

Look what was waiting for me at the post office.

A signed copy of BLAZE.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5228/picture066ao9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Signed at The Three Kings event in Washginton DC on April 4th, 2008.

I have never seen another signed copy of this title before, so I am pretty happy about this. :nana:

Thank you very much Matt!

[Ricky]

What did you have to trade for that one? You're very lucky, make sure you take care of it, and feed it, and put it to sleep each night!

[tippy4]

It did not come cheap...but I am still happy with the deal we worked out.

I just found a signed copy of Blaze on ABE (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=1021391451&searchurl=kn%3Dbachman%26sortby%3D1%26tn%3Dblaze%2 6x%3D0%26y%3D0) for $4067!

Now, just because that seller is asking that much doesn't mean it's worth that much...but even if it is worth a quarter of that I would be thrilled!

Of course, I have no intention of selling it, so it doesn't really matter :nope: .

[Ricky]

Oh, come on - now you have me in suspense!! :) Can I puh-lease know?

[jhanic]

It did not come cheap...but I am still happy with the deal we worked out.

I just found a signed copy of Blaze on ABE (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=1021391451&searchurl=kn%3Dbachman%26sortby%3D1%26tn%3Dblaze%2 6x%3D0%26y%3D0) for $4067!

But it also includes the slipcase!!! :excited:

Rareandsigned is notorious for their high pricing. If it ever sells for anything near that price I'll be truely amazed!

John

[tippy4]

That must be a one hell of a slipcase.

Must be covered in unicorn hide. :lol:

[Chooch]

Just bought tonight...could'nt make the siging so thios is the best I could do...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330226962533&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=014

[Chooch]

Well, today is the day.

Look what was waiting for me at the post office.

A signed copy of BLAZE.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5228/picture066ao9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Signed at The Three Kings event in Washginton DC on April 4th, 2008.

I have never seen another signed copy of this title before, so I am pretty happy about this. :nana:

Thank you very much Matt!

Excellent for you Tippy.....I am jealous of that!

[jhanic]

Just bought tonight...could'nt make the siging so thios is the best I could do...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330226962533&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=014

Nice buy, Chooch! A nice price!

John

[EXPLORER]

Well, today is the day.

Look what was waiting for me at the post office.

A signed copy of BLAZE.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5228/picture066ao9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Signed at The Three Kings event in Washginton DC on April 4th, 2008.

I have never seen another signed copy of this title before, so I am pretty happy about this. :nana:

Thank you very much Matt!

SO NICE AND ITEM HMMMMMM I AM VERY ENVIOUS

[idlewarnings]

Great book, Tippy. Congrats.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulations Tippy and Chooch. Great books both.

[Randall Flagg]

Excellent forethought Tippy. Congratulations Chooch.

[Randall Flagg]

Just received a signed Fantasy & Science Fiction.
Also picked up Joe Hill's Locke and Key #2 and #3.


http://i14.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/e5/dd/054e_1.JPG

[Matt]

Well, today is the day.

Look what was waiting for me at the post office.

A signed copy of BLAZE.

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5228/picture066ao9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Signed at The Three Kings event in Washginton DC on April 4th, 2008.

I have never seen another signed copy of this title before, so I am pretty happy about this. :nana:

Thank you very much Matt!

So happy I could help, I thought the deal was good for everyone in that I will be donating part of the exchange to our giveaway.

And it also just made me feel good to do it. :couple:

[jhanic]

Here's my latest proof acquisition. Stephen King did the introduction for this. As you can see, there were only 350 of these ARCs done for the 1989 World Fantasy Convention. The Dream Press edition was issued in three hardcover formats, all signed by Matheson: 500 unnumbered copies, 400 numbered copies in a slipcase and 100 deluxe numbered copies in a traycase. I don't currently own any of these, however.

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Just received a signed Fantasy & Science Fiction.
Also picked up Joe Hill's Locke and Key #2 and #3.


Great stuff RF. Congratulations.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Here's my latest proof acquisition. Stephen King did the introduction for this. As you can see, there were only 350 of these ARCs done for the 1989 World Fantasy Convention. The Dream Press edition was issued in three hardcover formats, all signed by Matheson: 500 unnumbered copies, 400 numbered copies in a slipcase and 100 deluxe numbered copies in a traycase. I don't currently own any of these, however.

John

Nice proof John. I hadn't heard of that one before.

[namelessnpoor]

Heres my haul from the King reading, i am happy with them but that signed Blaze makes wonder if i should have taken that !!


http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0160.jpg

This is an ARC copy
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0161.jpg

I have 2 of these signed
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0162.jpg

Carrie First
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0165.jpg

Gunslinger First
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0166.jpg

[tippy4]

Great choices.

I don't even own a Carrie 1st, but If did, it and The Gunslinger would have definitely been in my "Top 5" SK books to get signed.

[Rahfa]

Put it this way, would you trade - even up - a signed Carrie first edition AND a signed Gunslinger first for a signed Blaze 1st? Even with the 'Bachman' reference?

Um...no chance in hell...

Blaze, signed, is a great addition to a collection and very, very scarce signed in any event...but it's not one of King's two most seminal works.

Both Tippy and Nameless made the right call with they had!

[Ricky]

I'm really enjoying looking at all the books that were signed at the D.C. event. I'm going to go to Wal-Mart today and see if my pictures are ready.

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this (I'm still new here!!) but what exactly is a "proof" copy and how does one go about obtaining one?

[Matt]

Don't worry Ricky, we have some amazing collectors that don't mind answering questions.

Its one of the things that makes the site so dang cool. :lol:

[idlewarnings]

Nice books, nameless.

I thought it was fascinating to see what people brought to get signed. We let a girl who worked at the Folger cut in front of us with a Viking HC of The Gunslinger that she was going to give to her brother. Ahead of her was a guy getting the DT HC comic book signed. I saw a softcover Cycle of the Werewolf, a guy with a battered HC of IT and an even more battered movie tie-in paperback of Shawshank. The guy next to us at the reading brought a bag full of things wrapped in bubblewrap and Broadarts for King to sign: a first Dead Zone, a first Stand, a volume from the Green Mile limited, and a couple other things I can't remember. He was walking around the church offering people money to go through the line and get his extra books signed.

[jhanic]

Proofs are also known as Advance Reading Copies or ARCs. They are issued by the publisher before the actual book is published to reviewers, etc. They are actually the very first publication of the book. See also Stephen King proofs (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=443)

John

[Ricky]

Thanks John. Where do you get them? Have you gotten yours straight from the publishers?

[Patrick]

Proofs are also known as Advance Reading Copies or ARCs. They are issued by the publisher before the actual book is published to reviewers, etc. They are actually the very first publication of the book. See also Stephen King proofs (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=443)

John
Thanks John. Where do you get them? Have you gotten yours straight from the publishers?Thanks, John, for providing the link to the Proofs discussion thread.


Great books, everyone. I especially like seeing what everyone got from the DC reading/signing.

[Cutter]

Thanks John. Where do you get them? Have you gotten yours straight from the publishers?
Well if you are very lucky and know someone from the publisher you can, but most of us get ours from the third market. Book sellers and eBay. :)

[Ricky]

@#%!@#!!!! Turns out my D.C./reading/signing photos won't be ready until after 2:00pm on Monday. Just Perfect. :panic:

[NeedfulKings]

I am SO jealous of all the stuff you guys have got!!!! The signings seem to be going VERY good!!! :)

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Rusty!

[Daghain]

Just back from the framers, #219:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/542/medium/IMG_0177.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/542/medium/IMG_0176.JPG

[Brice]

Look...you painted the walls of the room to match the gold in the picture. :lol:



It is beautiful.

[Daghain]

You have no idea how long I was in that frame shop trying to pick mats for that thing. :lol:

I need to turn that futon around so I can sit and stare at it. :)

[Randall Flagg]

Nice. You have 2 identical rooms and pictures.:orely:

[Daghain]

Pretty cool, huh? :lol:

Amazing what you can find in Todash space.

[funky dredd]

Nice. You have 2 identical rooms and pictures.:orely:

I think it's one of those games where you have to find what's missing in the pictures!

[Chooch]

Very Nice Daghain. I know what ya mean about picking out mattes. I've got a S/L Frankenstein and I went through every matte twice...LOL

[Patrick]

Nice. You have 2 identical rooms and pictures.:orely:

I think it's one of those games where you have to find what's missing in the pictures!
:rofl:


It looks great, Irish!

[what]

Yep... I'm super excited about this one! The only thing signed other than my two signed Bruce Campbell books!
420421

[Matt]

That is so damn sweet! I wish I could have gotten them for the giveaway this year.

Maybe next year...

[Ricky]

Now I'm officially Pi$$ed Off. I took some great pictures of DC and the Three Kings event and couldn't wait to get them developed. I just went to Wal-Mart to pick them up, and they are terrible. No, I'm not over-reacting - they are terrible. Out of the 27 pictures that I took, I had to return 14 of them. I am so disgusted right now, it's not even funny.

I'm not sure if it was my fault or Wal-Mart's fault. Regardless, I'm never buying a disposable camera again. One time is too many. Of course, it just had to happen at the event that I wanted pictures of the most.

I'm fuming right now.

[Ricky]

:( Here's the best I could do with my scanner without damaging the books in any way. It's not much, but considering what I had to work with here, it's the best you're going to get.

Ticket Stub:

http://i26.tinypic.com/27xjgox.jpg

Program:

http://i32.tinypic.com/anizyu.jpg

The Stand Signed:

http://i32.tinypic.com/qyvkzr.jpg

The Stand Cover:

http://i27.tinypic.com/1564imo.jpg

Pet Sematary Signed:

http://i28.tinypic.com/20koy1y.jpg

Pet Sematary Cover:

http://i29.tinypic.com/2h6zv5c.jpg

[Matt]

Those turned out really good Ricky, nicely done.

I love that copy of the Stand--I need to get one in case I ever meet him again. :lol:

[Ricky]

Thanks Matt. The actual photos were much better, but at least I had something to scan.

You should definitely get a 1st copy of The Stand. I got a great deal on mine -- you just have to keep an eye out. ;)

[Chooch]

Great Job Ricky...Congrat's on the sig's. One word for you though...Digital

[Ricky]

Are you trying to rub it in? :lol: After all the trouble that I've been through with disposable cameras, I'm not purchasing them anymore. I'm going to have to invest in a digital one. The only problem is that they are uber expensive. I was looking at the Sony Cybershot -- that's a nice'un. It's on sale for $275 at Best Buy, but when you're 15 with no means of a steady income, it's alot of dinero.

[Chooch]

Nope..not trying to rub it in! I feel the pain...but you can get a decent point and shoot nowdays fairly cheap. If Im not mistaken I think they sell those as a one time use also. 15 and limited cash...been there (long ago) and it isnt any fun...check on the site and see if anyone has any pic's of you in them or is willing to send you some to download. No-one will know that you didnt take them unless you tell them. And you were there, got the stub and sig's to prove that. Just dont go round posting them everywhere saying" Look at the pic I took" that wouldnt be to cool. Wish I was 15 again...man the things I'd do different...oh well....

[Patrick]

Love that signed TLRH comic, what!

Great books, great scans, Ricky. :thumbsup:

[Ricky]

Thanks guys. I think I will ask around to see if anyone has any photos. I'm really bummed out that mine didn't turn out.

I'd really like the Cybershot, but I don't think Best Buy accepts Beam Bucks. :lol:

[wizardsrainbow]

At long last....from the Three Kings signing event in Washington DC"

The program

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Download1_042.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

The books: UK ARC Wolves of the Calla and UK ARC Song of Susannah

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Download1_038.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

King's sig in Wolves

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Download1_041.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

King's sig in SoS

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Download1_040.jpg

[Ricky]

Great pictures, wizard! :rock:

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Wiz. You probably have one of the largest collections of SIGNED Dark Tower books around!

John

[Chooch]

Sweeeeeet.......

[Daghain]

Very nice!

[Scoogs]

Is it just me, or has the "King" in his signatures gotten a lot worse lately?
Looks like it's really getting squished together.

[carlosdetweiller]

Is it just me, or has the "King" in his signatures gotten a lot worse lately?
Looks like it's really getting squished together.

Nice books, Wiz.

It's probably too simplistic to attribute King's recent crappy signatures to his accident but, in my mind, that's when they really started getting very bad.

[Mr. Ink]

Congrats Wiz! Very nice!

[Mr. Ink]

Hey Wiz, do you know if Michael Whelan will be appearing at any signings anytime in the near future?

[super sam]

VERY nice wiz.
Does the Song of Susannah have a plastic cover?
Didn´t know it was possible to do that on softccovers.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Great stuff Wiz.

[wizardsrainbow]

Hey Wiz, do you know if Michael Whelan will be appearing at any signings anytime in the near future?

No, I am not aware of anything specific. He is going to some Comic Con this weekend in NYC and I now forget which booth he will be at (I deleted the e-mail sorry).

[wizardsrainbow]

VERY nice wiz.
Does the Song of Susannah have a plastic cover?
Didn´t know it was possible to do that on softccovers.

Super Sam

Yes, when I bought it someone had already put it in a very sturdy plastic cover. Am really happy with it.

[wizardsrainbow]

Congratulations, Wiz. You probably have one of the largest collections of SIGNED Dark Tower books around!

John

John, it is pretty big and the focal point of my overall collection. I did miss out on one book I wanted from the last lot that Stu posted at Bett's. It was a King signed Wolves Artist's Edition, the first I have seen. I mailed him at 4am but someone overseas beat me to the email request. Anyone from here???

Anyway, I have a DT VII AE signed by King, so am looking for a SoS and Wolves. No hurry, no worry for me. There is always the next King signing that undoubtedly will occur within the next couple of years, although there is no guarantee that he will allow ANY book to be signed.

[wizardsrainbow]

Finally, thanks to all who commented on my books. Sharing is ALWAYS fun, both on the giving and receiving end!

[e_taylor]

Now I'm officially Pi$ Off. I took some great pictures of DC and the Three Kings event and couldn't wait to get them developed. I just went to Wal-Mart to pick them up, and they are terrible. No, I'm not over-reacting - they are terrible. Out of the 27 pictures that I took, I had to return 14 of them. I am so disgusted right now, it's not even funny.

I'm not sure if it was my fault or Wal-Mart's fault. Regardless, I'm never buying a disposable camera again. One time is too many. Of course, it just had to happen at the event that I wanted pictures of the most.

I'm fuming right now.


Niether, its the camera's fault. 800 speed film sucks (your pictures probably turned out ridiculously grainy), but due to its versatility its what they usually through in disposables. I work in the Photolab for the only company that competes with Walmart in Canada, and we all use the same equipment. We can screw it up big time, but theres no middle ground - either we destroy the whole film or develop it as good as its going to get.

[Cutter]

Nice job Wiz, getting those signed. Those two signed UK arc's are very, very nice.


now for some standard new items I received lately.

I don’t know why I’ve gone crazy on audio books lately, especially since Mr. Rabbit helped me with the one’s where I was short, but nevertheless it happened. I bought all 4 of the DTBay auctions that were for the Frank Muller cassette versions of The Dark Tower 1 – 4, to help out with the auctions, and then that just fueled the urge, I guess, lol. So I then picked up cassette versions of Gerald’s Game and The Regulators, plus the cd version of Dreamcatcher. So I have audio books up to my arms right now.

But I’m happy, I actually have quite a large collection of King’s audio books right now (over 20), which I am collecting as the books, because I also like to listen to audio books.

[Ricky]

Is it just me, or has the "King" in his signatures gotten a lot worse lately?
Looks like it's really getting squished together.

Nice books, Wiz.

It's probably too simplistic to attribute King's recent crappy signatures to his accident but, in my mind, that's when they really started getting very bad.

I also wondered why the "KING" was squished. I only noticed it from the books from the DC signing though. Being that it was VERY rushed, I suppose that Mr. King was trying to go as fast as he could.

I honestly don't think that it's because of the accident.

[Sir_Boomme]

hopefully... if all goes well - my (and the bank's) new pride and joy....
(i should close may 8th :excited: )
no more landlords...
no more laundromats...
no more rent raises...
no more washing dishes by hand...
and no more having to fill the pup's water bowl four times a day...

BIG DOGGY WATER BOWL VVVVVV
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/4425/pool1os7.jpghttp://img524.imageshack.us/img524/5577/pool2gk3.jpg

[Patrick]

Congrats on the signed ARCS, Wiz.

Geoff, are you bidding on the latest listed King books in the dtBay auction? Congrats, I like audiobooks too, but have no cassette player anymore - all CD and download for me these days.

Sweet! Terry, when are we all coming over for a backyard BBQ and swim in the doggy bowl?

[Daghain]

That's an awesome pool!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Terry! Congratulations!

John

[natehorning]

This is my new addition.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/book_001.jpg

I have been waiting for one to show up on eBay for a while but was dissapointed with the one that finally did. It was trashed and went for more than I thought it would. It made this look like a better deal knowing what that one went for. It is in great shape except for the "P.C." you can see on the cover. I'm happy with it.



Nate

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Nate! Very nice!

John

[Patrick]

Good to see you rewarded for your patience, Nate.

[oy-the-brave]

I finally got a decent digital camera last Christmas but could never get the pics to actually show up in a message, finally figured it out so here they come. First up is an unusual item and story.

I was looking for custom painted "Painted Pony" figurines for my Mom on Ebay, found a guy who painted a few native scenes I liked and bid on a few for myself. I was always outbid. Then He listed doing a custom pony and I emailed asking if He could do one based on the SK Dark tower series of books (I told him I could give him the basics) He said thats OK He had read the books and would love to do one. Here are the pics, there is a lot of subtle details you can't see real well.

While He was working on this one He mentioned in an email that He would like to do one based on Poppy Z Brites Lost Souls, I almost peed my pants I am a big Poppy fan (including my name being used in Her book *D*U*C*K*) and my Poppy collection would be comparable to Bob's SK collection (but thats for another post). So I asked if He would do that next He said yes. I got the Dark Tower/SK one and He started on the Lost Souls/Poppy pony, after a week or two He sent me an email saying it was done and offering to send pics. I asked Him not to I wanted to see it in person and I would wait. Well after a few weeks I started emailing Him that I had not received it and never got a response. After another week I got an email from His sister saying He was sick but She would send it, after about another week She emailed saying it had been returned and asked for my address again, then She told me He had passed away. After another 2 weeks She emailed it came back again She would try once more and then She was closing His email account. I never did receive it :cry: . Here are the pics.

[oy-the-brave]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/P1000020.JPG

[oy-the-brave]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000024.JPG

[oy-the-brave]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000025.JPG

[Daghain]

Holy cow, that is really cool!

It's too bad you didn't get the second one. That guy had some talent.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Congratulations Nate. Nice proof

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Lovely Gunslinger pony OY, but sad story.

[herbertwest]

(including my name being used in Her book *D*U*C*K*)

Whats the story about it? :-)

Could we see pix of your Poppy collec?
if is the equivalent of Bobs about SK, must be pretty.... woaaaaw!

[Calla_Wolf]

AT LAST !!! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180231509254&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=008)

Not a King item but regulars will know how long I've been looking....

And WOW - what a price, what an association, what a coup.

The last 2 went for $635 and $600 respectively :)

[wizardsrainbow]

AT LAST !!! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180231509254&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=008)

Not a King item but regulars will know how long I've been looking....

And WOW - what a price, what an association, what a coup.

The last 2 went for $635 and $600 respectively :)

Congrats to you matey!!!!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Well done Ceri. Great price after the long wait. You must be thrilled.

[Calla_Wolf]

Well done Ceri. Great price after the long wait. You must be thrilled.

Thanks Wiz

RT - I am amazed, let alone thrilled. And to think I was contemplating getting one for over $700 just a few weeks ago

[Fsmdr]

Congrats, Ceri. I'm glad you got it.

[oy-the-brave]

(including my name being used in Her book *D*U*C*K*)

Whats the story about it? :-)

Could we see pix of your Poppy collec?
if is the equivalent of Bobs about SK, must be pretty.... woaaaaw!

Having my name in the book was an ebay auction for charity, I outbid Bev to win, somewhere around 265.00, a bit less than the similar King auction :lol: .

I will get some pics up soon, I have most lettereds (I don't have any King lettereds) proofs (the only King proof I have belonged to Poppy), 11 different trade editions with original drawings Poppy did inside, the empty bottle of chartruese she drank with friends before writing a scene in Lost Souls, a longcoat she wore that she thought of as a characters from Lost Souls (Nothing), a bunch a personal items etc.

[Patrick]

Dave, that pony is very cool. And, yes, what a sad story about the artist. I highly recommend that you start a thread in the Collections sub-forum and post all of your items, King, Poppy, etc. We'd love to see it all.


Congrats, Ceri!

[Calla_Wolf]

Thanks for all the congrats guys - I'll post photos of my Keene stuff when this crown arrives

And Dave - love that pony

[Mr. Ink]

Congratulations, Wiz. You probably have one of the largest collections of SIGNED Dark Tower books around!

John

John, it is pretty big and the focal point of my overall collection. I did miss out on one book I wanted from the last lot that Stu posted at Bett's. It was a King signed Wolves Artist's Edition, the first I have seen. I mailed him at 4am but someone overseas beat me to the email request. Anyone from here???

Anyway, I have a DT VII AE signed by King, so am looking for a SoS and Wolves. No hurry, no worry for me. There is always the next King signing that undoubtedly will occur within the next couple of years, although there is no guarantee that he will allow ANY book to be signed.

Since we're sharing pics Wiz, here's a Wolves AE:
424

[wizardsrainbow]

Congratulations, Wiz. You probably have one of the largest collections of SIGNED Dark Tower books around!

John

John, it is pretty big and the focal point of my overall collection. I did miss out on one book I wanted from the last lot that Stu posted at Bett's. It was a King signed Wolves Artist's Edition, the first I have seen. I mailed him at 4am but someone overseas beat me to the email request. Anyone from here???

Anyway, I have a DT VII AE signed by King, so am looking for a SoS and Wolves. No hurry, no worry for me. There is always the next King signing that undoubtedly will occur within the next couple of years, although there is no guarantee that he will allow ANY book to be signed.

Since we're sharing pics Wiz, here's a Wolves AE:
424

What, are ya teasing me here? :lol:
Or trying to tell me you have one for sale :drool:

[Mr. Ink]

Congratulations, Wiz. You probably have one of the largest collections of SIGNED Dark Tower books around!

John

John, it is pretty big and the focal point of my overall collection. I did miss out on one book I wanted from the last lot that Stu posted at Bett's. It was a King signed Wolves Artist's Edition, the first I have seen. I mailed him at 4am but someone overseas beat me to the email request. Anyone from here???

Anyway, I have a DT VII AE signed by King, so am looking for a SoS and Wolves. No hurry, no worry for me. There is always the next King signing that undoubtedly will occur within the next couple of years, although there is no guarantee that he will allow ANY book to be signed.

Since we're sharing pics Wiz, here's a Wolves AE:
424

What, are ya teasing me here? :lol:
Or trying to tell me you have one for sale :drool:

Hehe...just wanted to let you know they're out there...I'm sure I'm not the only one around here who's had it signed...am I?

[wizardsrainbow]

In the meantime, I'd love it if you could post a photo of your Whelan remarque. I'd like to see the whole thing again. If I remember, it has skulls, bones and stuff. Michael always did skulls well.

[Mr. Ink]

In the meantime, I'd love it if you could post a photo of your Whelan remarque. I'd like to see the whole thing again. If I remember, it has skulls, bones and stuff. Michael always did skulls well.

Here it is:
426

[wizardsrainbow]

In the meantime, I'd love it if you could post a photo of your Whelan remarque. I'd like to see the whole thing again. If I remember, it has skulls, bones and stuff. Michael always did skulls well.

Oops...sorry...wrong one...:P
Here it is:
427


Ahhhhhhhhh Thanks. I needed a Whelan fix. I just LOVE that remarque!

[Daghain]

Both of those are awesome. :)

[wizardsrainbow]

Both of those are awesome. :)


Thanks, I own the first one, bought from Mr. Ink himself. The story behind that is my family crest on my mothers side (from Wales, yes, Ceri, from Wales!) features 4 crows and there are 4 boys (my mother had two and her sister had two), so the family pull was also there. Mr. Ink took pity on me and sold that particular remarque to me.

[Mr. Ink]

Both of those are awesome. :)


Thanks, I own the first one, bought from Mr. Ink himself. The story behind that is my family crest on my mothers side (from Wales, yes, Ceri, from Wales!) features 4 crows and there are 4 boys (my mother had two and her sister had two), so the family pull was also there. Mr. Ink took pity on me and sold that particular remarque to me.

I was happy to see it go to good hands...I do love those remarques too. They always put a smile on my face.:cowboy:

[Daghain]

Cool story Wiz. Of course you would have to have it! :)

[Calla_Wolf]

Both of those are awesome. :)
(from Wales, yes, Ceri, from Wales!)

Oooo...now, from which part of Wales?

[Ben Mears]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bob,

Have you ever posted a picture of your first edition Dracula? That would be very cool to see.

[namelessnpoor]

A member here had asked to see photos of a copy of The Plant that i had done. I wanted it hardbound like a regular book, but it was somewhat pricey so i ened up having it spiral bound and it turned out quite nice. The place is just a very small press, but they took an interest in the project and even ordered in nicer heavier stock paper for me. i took some photos and sent them along to he who asked for them but thought while i had them on here i would post them for all. Like I said its only spiral bound but i was very happy with it and they only charged me $22 !!

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0191.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0179.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0183.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0184.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0185.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0187.jpg

[jhanic]

That was a great price, Rusty! I'd like to get a copy like that. I have mine in a manila folder!

John