Your New Pride and Joy!

[bdwyer19]

Congrats RF! With the dinged numbered copies, I'm still curious what the buyers of the non-dinged copies received. Was the count increased above 750? Did they get PC copies?
Mine was #717.
I don't feel like starting and maintaining one of those "..What # do you have?" threads. But if someone gets a #>750 that would be interesting.

I agree, no need for a thread. I was just very surprised when it was announced that the dinged copies were still going to part of the original numbering.

[Garrell]

Great book RF!!!

[Garrell]

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/IMG_1150_zps1c69c527.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/IMG_1149_zpsbd6538b8.jpg
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This thing is huge:redface1:

[Jimimck]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!

Been waiting to see pictures of one of these. looks like a must have!

[Garrell]

To give you guys an idea on the size and coolness…
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/IMG_1153_zps505f76bc.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Very cool, Garrell!!! That may even give TMSG a run for it's money!!!

[herbertwest]

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/IMG_1150_zps1c69c527.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/IMG_1149_zpsbd6538b8.jpg
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This thing is huge:redface1:


What is it? the bluray set?

[Garrell]

Yes it is a bluray set:onfire:

[jhanic]

Many, many thanks to TN:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/100_1617_zps29191b24.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_items/100_1617_zps29191b24.jpg.html)

John

[EXPLORER]

Among a recent acquisition
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/MiseryTypedampGalley_zpsd822ae29.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/MiseryGalley_zpsdbe37371.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/Miserytyped_zpsc6147abc.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice! I'm envious!

John

[Groomp]

Hey, everyone. I (somewhat) recently obtained an Easton Press Dead Zone, and I'd like to know where I should place it on my shelf, since I have my King books in chronological order. Thanks!

[jhanic]

For chronological order, I'd put it right after the original Stand and before Firestarter. The book was published originally in 1979. I'm not sure when the Easton edition was published.

John

[EXPLORER]

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/KingGalleysmanuscript_zps19a1285c.jpg
Found it tough to pass on this group....
however was not sure what to offer......

[Groomp]

a beauty!

[carlosdetweiller]

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/KingGalleysmanuscript_zps19a1285c.jpg
Found it tough to pass on this group....
however was not sure what to offer......

Interesting. Can you provide details as to what it all is? Looks like some good manuscript material and maybe some loose long galley pages? Originals vs. photocopies? Hand corrections original vs. photocopied? Whatever it all adds up to it looks like a nice score. Congratulations!

[jhanic]

I agree. Congratulations!

John

[Roseannebarr]

Hey, everyone. I (somewhat) recently obtained an Easton Press Dead Zone, and I'd like to know where I should place it on my shelf, since I have my King books in chronological order. Thanks!

I would not put it with the other king 1st edition 1st printings. I would put it with my limited editions - either gift editions or with the s/l (only because Tomas has it on his US s/l page.

i like to break mine up by categories.

US 1st 1st flatsigned - 55!
US 1st 1st (unsigned) - 13 :(
UK 1st 1st
US S/l
UK S/l
Us gift editions
UK gift editions
paperbacks 1st edition.

[EXPLORER]

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/KingGalleysmanuscript_zps19a1285c.jpg
Found it tough to pass on this group....
however was not sure what to offer......

Interesting. Can you provide details as to what it all is? Looks like some good manuscript material and maybe some loose long galley pages? Originals vs. photocopies? Hand corrections original vs. photocopied? Whatever it all adds up to it looks like a nice score. Congratulations!
When I found these I did not study them in too much detail. I knew I wanted them yet did not want to act too excited before agreeing on price;
As I review them today I see all of these show a lot of age; I have two early states of Misery. The typewritten sheets and the Galley (neat to find together).
The typed sheets must be copies as there are some notes that are not clear on them. It is interesting as there are cross-outs, corrections, etc.
There is a couple pages handwritten; in the middle of typed sheet 351 Chapter 37 starts in script running thru to page 353 and then the typed story starts again.
The Galley copy of Misery might be original or a copy. It appears to have some notes on these sheets however I can not ascertain if they just appear better on this copy. only finding black pen, pencil or marker marks.

The Gerald's Game and the Four Past Midnight galleys appear to have marks on them as well in different pens however I can not conclude that they are not just very good copies with some marking on front pages.

Whatever they are; they are older interesting pieces and a set I thought were worth owning.

[Groomp]

I actually have a first edition of The Dead Zone, but I haven't put it on my shelf because it has no dust jacket. :/
However the Easton Press edition was published in 1993, but I'm not sure if I should put it before or after N&D.

[Merlin1958]

Tomas has an excellent Slipcase for "The Dead Zone" that is very affordable and handsome. You should look into it.

[Jimimck]

I think his slipcase for Dead Zone is designed for the Easton Press edition, not the trade edition however...

[Groomp]

I only have 4 gift editions sadly :blush:
Not nearly enough to have a separate shelf

[Merlin1958]

I think his slipcase for Dead Zone is designed for the Easton Press edition, not the trade edition however...

Actually, it fits the U.S., the U.K. and the Easton editions. I know from having bought all of them.

[Groomp]

I've seen that one! it is indeed very handsome/affordable.
I'd like to finish collecting my trade 1st editions before purchasing it.
I only need about 10 more! (not including the early Doubleday books or the Gunslinger/Drawing of The Three, I'll never be able to afford those lol)
Perhaps when I win the lottery

[Groomp]

awesome! :D

[Jimimck]

I think his slipcase for Dead Zone is designed for the Easton Press edition, not the trade edition however...

Actually, it fits the U.S., the U.K. and the Easton editions. I know from having bought all of them.

Well there you go. You really do learn something new each day.
Thanks Bill!

[herbertwest]

Nice MISERY material. congrats!

[jhanic]

CD Galley proof of Doctor Sleep:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/DoctorSleepCDproof_zpsd137561c.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/DoctorSleepCDproof_zpsd137561c.jpg.html)

John

[The Library Policeman]

Very cool, John!

My newest P & J

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps2e190afe.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zpsa31c9ede.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice, Alan!

John

[EXPLORER]

CD Galley proof of Doctor Sleep:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/DoctorSleepCDproof_zpsd137561c.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/DoctorSleepCDproof_zpsd137561c.jpg.html)

John Very nice John

[Groomp]

very cool!

[Jimimck]

Dude, love the CD Proof

[Brian James Freeman]

I only have 4 gift editions sadly :blush:
Not nearly enough to have a separate shelf

Start the shelf now because it'll give you a reason to buy more! :)

Brian

[tippy4]

Signed in Toronto......

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2049/s4l5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/s4l5.jpg/)

1st Trade Edition of The Dark Man

Many thought this an odd choice to bring to Toronto to be signed...but I have never seen a signed trade of this title, and I like having something unique (although I did see another guy holding one of these in the signing line...so I know there is at least one other signed copy out there...but probably not many).

And since I was able to get signed first editions of the other two King books that came out this year (Joyland and Doctor Sleep), it seemed like a no-brainer to go for the 2013 trifecta.

[EXPLORER]

Signed in Toronto......

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2049/s4l5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/s4l5.jpg/)

1st Trade Edition of The Dark Man

Many thought this an odd choice to bring to Toronto to be signed...but I have never seen a signed trade of this title, and I like having something unique (although I did see another guy holding one of these in the signing line...so I know there is at least one other signed copy out there...but probably not many).

And since I was able to get signed first editions of the other two King books that came out this year (Joyland and Doctor Sleep), it seemd like a no-brainer to go for the trifecta.
I thought it was a great choice..

[Brian James Freeman]

Signed in Toronto......

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2049/s4l5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/s4l5.jpg/)

1st Trade Edition of The Dark Man

Many thought this an odd choice to bring to Toronto to be signed...but I have never seen a signed trade of this title, and I like having something unique (although I did see another guy holding one of these in the signing line...so I know there is at least one other signed copy out there...but probably not many).

And since I was able to get signed first editions of the other two King books that came out this year (Joyland and Doctor Sleep), it seemd like a no-brainer to go for the trifecta.
I thought it was a great choice..

Me, too!

[Ben Eads]

Very cool, John!

My newest P & J

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps2e190afe.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zpsa31c9ede.jpg

Awesome, John!

[Ben Eads]

To give you guys an idea on the size and coolness…
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/garrell7/IMG_1153_zps505f76bc.jpg

Very nice, Garell! It's a great book!

[jhanic]

Signed in Toronto......

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2049/s4l5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/s4l5.jpg/)

1st Trade Edition of The Dark Man

Many thought this an odd choice to bring to Toronto to be signed...but I have never seen a signed trade of this title, and I like having something unique (although I did see another guy holding one of these in the signing line...so I know there is at least one other signed copy out there...but probably not many).

And since I was able to get signed first editions of the other two King books that came out this year (Joyland and Doctor Sleep), it seemd like a no-brainer to go for the trifecta.
I thought it was a great choice..

I agree.

John

[erxbooks]

Signed in Toronto......

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2049/s4l5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/s4l5.jpg/)

1st Trade Edition of The Dark Man

Many thought this an odd choice to bring to Toronto to be signed...but I have never seen a signed trade of this title, and I like having something unique (although I did see another guy holding one of these in the signing line...so I know there is at least one other signed copy out there...but probably not many).

And since I was able to get signed first editions of the other two King books that came out this year (Joyland and Doctor Sleep), it seemed like a no-brainer to go for the 2013 trifecta.

I want one

[TwistedNadine]

Tippy I think it was a good choice to bring. The HB Joyland, too.
Explorer those are so cool! Nice find.
Congrats Garrell and Alan G
John my pleasure and congrats on the Sleep galley proof

[EXPLORER]

Explorer those are so cool! Nice find.


Those actually came from the basement of a book store in Toronto.
I had the boxload shipped home.
If I knew I would see Sai King again (and thought to do it) I could have held onto a few pages of each for him to sign when we ran into him again.

[TwistedNadine]

I heard you had picked those up while we were there.
But there were a few other items you picked up that day that you got signed
The Magic Man

[EXPLORER]

OH, I am not complaining... was just an afterthought:
At Kelly Braffet reading was able to get signed.:
Eyes Of The Dragon Proof, Program & card, My Pretty Pony and Nightmares in The Sky
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC04464_zpsf66c8021.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC04463_zps13645d37.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC04456_zps6b6e41fb.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC04452_zpsea2cd909.jpg
..... after finding them in stores that day.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations! Such beautiful acquisitions! :)

[bdwyer19]

OH, I am not complaining... was just an afterthought:
At Kelly Braffet reading was able to get signed.:
Eyes Of The Dragon Proof, Program & card, My Pretty Pony and Nightmares in The Sky
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC04464_zpsf66c8021.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC04463_zps13645d37.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC04456_zps6b6e41fb.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC04452_zpsea2cd909.jpg
..... after finding them in stores that day.

Your ability to get so many books signed just amazes me. Congrats!!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Explorer!

John

[biomieg]

Love it! Great haul, Jim! You don't see those items signed very often.

[EXPLORER]

Your ability to get so many books signed just amazes me. Congrats!!
THANKS

I feel the key is Quietly, politely make opportunities....
... getting tickets/attending his daughter-in-law's reading in this case....
and having a wife who works it with me can produce results...
.................................................. ......................................... sometimes.

[EXPLORER]

Love it! Great haul, Jim! You don't see those items signed very often.
I found the My Pretty Pony ($20) and The Nightmares in The Sky ($10) at a shop where the woman said she had no Stephen King.
The Nightmares in The Sky was part of her Halloween window display. ... and she had two.
.
.
.
.
and I hope no ones feels I needed to tell her what they potentially were worth.

[Roog]

I found the My Pretty Pony ($20) and The Nightmares in The Sky ($10) at a shop where the woman said she had no Stephen King.
:scared: :scared: :scared:
Now that's a deal...

[Dan]

Love those signature! Probably few of these were signed in this manner.

[bdwyer19]

Excited to see this arrive in the mail today…

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/8789/c51s.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Awesome!!!! :clap:

[herbertwest]

Nice items!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[cit74]

Okay - so this one is not King related and I have not seen this on the site. This is my holy grail - and helps complete my childhood trilogy of the best Sunday comic writers - to go along with Bloom County and Farside. But Calvin and Hobbes was always my favorite:

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Watterson/IMG_2336_zps8ba02fda.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Watterson/IMG_2336_zps8ba02fda.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Watterson/IMG_2335_zps8ded6059.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Watterson/IMG_2335_zps8ded6059.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Watterson/IMG_2337_zps91d3f9c1.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Watterson/IMG_2337_zps91d3f9c1.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Watterson/IMG_2338_zpsc37ddc3c.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Watterson/IMG_2338_zpsc37ddc3c.jpg.html)

According to Chris Sparks - who runs Team Cul de Sac - which raises money for Parkinson's disease - Bill only signed 5 of these for their charity auction - and he has never signed any other copies of the Complete Calvin and Hobbes. Now I get to read a new Sunday strip from Richard Thompson - author of Cul de sac. Watterson notes that he is one of his favorite contemporary comic artists - and the two of them will be having a dual art show at Ohio State University from March-June 2014 (I really want to get out there). Mr. Thompson has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease - hence why his involvement and Bill's signing items for their charity. Recently many artists compiled strips to put together a tribute book for Mr. Thompson - Bill only signed 10 of these for the charity - here is one:

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Watterson/IMG_2339_zpsa727161a.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Watterson/IMG_2339_zpsa727161a.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Watterson/IMG_2340_zpsc94b221e.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Watterson/IMG_2340_zpsc94b221e.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Watterson/IMG_2342_zps34f12f62.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Watterson/IMG_2342_zps34f12f62.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Watterson/IMG_2343_zps16c6acfc.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Watterson/IMG_2343_zps16c6acfc.jpg.html)

These would have to be the rarest signatures in my collection - since you do not see these around too often

[bdwyer19]

Very cool! I definitely agree with you on the comics trilogy. Loved C&H, but Far Side was always my favorite.

[cit74]

Very cool! I definitely agree with you on the comics trilogy. Loved C&H, but Far Side was always my favorite.

Maybe RF could create a little poll here on the site and see how the three rank - C&H, Bloom county and Far Side

[Ben Staad]

Excellent and seemingly rare acquisition. Congrats. I loved all three as well but my ranking is 1) Bloom County 2) Far Side and 3) C & H.



Very cool! I definitely agree with you on the comics trilogy. Loved C&H, but Far Side was always my favorite.

Maybe RF could create a little poll here on the site and see how the three rank - C&H, Bloom county and Far Side

[bdwyer19]

I'd go with Far Side, Bloom County, and then C&H.

[cit74]

By the number of books I owned and read growing up: C&H, Far Side, Bloom county

[Randall Flagg]

Very cool! I definitely agree with you on the comics trilogy. Loved C&H, but Far Side was always my favorite.

Maybe RF could create a little poll here on the site and see how the three rank - C&H, Bloom county and Far Side
You can post a poll yourself. Give it a try, you might have fun.

[TwistedNadine]

.
and I hope no ones feels I needed to tell her what they potentially were worth.

LOL

[TwistedNadine]

Very cool! I definitely agree with you on the comics trilogy. Loved C&H, but Far Side was always my favorite.

Ditto.
Fabulous find Chad. Big congrats

[Randall Flagg]

Came last week:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Doctor_Sleep_gift_angle.JPG


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

[jhanic]

Congratulations! Mine is supposed to be here Tuesday (no mail delivery tomorrow!)

John

[AKC]

Shit! I haven't even received Shipping Notification yet!

[DoctorZaius]

Came last week:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Doctor_Sleep_gift_angle.JPG


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

Finally, a picture! Very cool indeed!

[Merlin1958]

Very nice, RF!!!


Damn, I am kicking myself now for not getting one of these!!! Dummy!!! :arg:

[Pasiuk57]

The book is very nicely done!

[tippy4]

Signed in Toronto....

http://imageshack.com/a/img513/54/vp5j.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/e9vp5jj)

Grant 1st edition of Wizard & Glass removed from the original shrinkwrap just for King to sign.

[Randall Flagg]

Came today. Forgot I had ordered it.
Book is for scale:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1384201976-UTD%20box%20set.jpg



http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1384201988-UTD%20and%20the%20Mist%201064x667.jpg

[LostAlivE]

I was hoping Under the Dome would look more like the pic they first had posted at amazon other than that it looks pretty good.
Is this the first time CD has ever shrink-wrapped a book?

[Brian James Freeman]

Is this the first time CD has ever shrink-wrapped a book?

The Dark Man Slipcases Edition was shrink-wrapped as well. We thought we'd try it this year and see how everyone felt about the idea. There are pros and cons for sure.

Brian

[Merlin1958]

Is this the first time CD has ever shrink-wrapped a book?

The Dark Man Slipcases Edition was shrink-wrapped as well. We thought we'd try it this year and see how everyone felt about the idea. There are pros and cons for sure.

Brian

If it is an added expense, I say lose the shrink wrap. If not, it doesn't matter to me at all. FWIW

[Brian James Freeman]

If it is an added expense, I say lose the shrink wrap. If not, it doesn't matter to me at all. FWIW

It definitely is more expensive for production (lots of hand-work involved at the printer), which is why we're looking at all of the feedback we get! If most folks like it, we'll make sure we can keep doing it for future books of this nature. If it doesn't matter or people hate it, that's okay, too. :)

Brian

[Merlin1958]

If it is an added expense, I say lose the shrink wrap. If not, it doesn't matter to me at all. FWIW

It definitely is more expensive for production (lots of hand-work involved at the printer), which is why we're looking at all of the feedback we get! If most folks like it, we'll make sure we can keep doing it for future books of this nature. If it doesn't matter or people hate it, that's okay, too. :)

Brian

Well, speaking just for myself, after reading some thoughts of folks on these boards, I just rip that shit off immediately!! LOL So, you can put me down for a "Nay".

[jhanic]

I'm with Bill. I get rid of the shrink wrap as soon as I receive the book. The only exceptions are some of the UK editions that have additional stuff attached to the shrink wrap. I then slit the wrap to check out the book.

John

[The Library Policeman]

I'm with Bill. I get rid of the shrink wrap as soon as I receive the book. The only exceptions are some of the UK editions that have additional stuff attached to the shrink wrap. I then slit the wrap to check out the book.

John

Yep. Exactly the same for me.

[Merlin1958]

I'm with Bill. I get rid of the shrink wrap as soon as I receive the book. The only exceptions are some of the UK editions that have additional stuff attached to the shrink wrap. I then slit the wrap to check out the book.

John



I'm with Bill. I get rid of the shrink wrap as soon as I receive the book. The only exceptions are some of the UK editions that have additional stuff attached to the shrink wrap. I then slit the wrap to check out the book.

John

Yep. Exactly the same for me.

This is like the fifth or sixth "agree with you posts" I've had this week!!! WTF is going on? LOL LOL LOL I may start checking with "pollsters"!! LOL

[Kingfan24]

I got rid of it the second I took it out

[divemaster]

I don't mind receiving a new book in shrinkwrap, but the first thing I do it take it off and toss it.

[herbertwest]

WORLD WAR Z : french paperback tie-in, signed :)

[TwistedNadine]

Shit! I haven't even received Shipping Notification yet!

Me neither.
Also havent been able to get confirmation from CD that my order is in the queue.
Makes me nervous.
Brian?

[jhanic]

I just got my gift edition of Doctor Sleep a few minutes ago. Thanks goodness that CD packed it very well--the Post Office mangled one side of the box, but the book and slipcase were perfect.

John

[stroppygoblin]

I've seen that one! it is indeed very handsome/affordable.
I'd like to finish collecting my trade 1st editions before purchasing it.
I only need about 10 more! (not including the early Doubleday books or the Gunslinger/Drawing of The Three, I'll never be able to afford those lol)
Perhaps when I win the lottery

Hey Groomp, I may be able to help you out with a DoTT Grant 1st. I just bought an artist signed copy from another forum member and I really don't have the space for multiple copies (unlike some of the collectors here!). The book is still in its original wrapping as received from Grant, the only flaw is that the dust cover has been slightly misaligned so its about 5mm off-centre when looking at the spine. PM me if interested and we can discuss a price.

[Ben Eads]

Just received my gift edition of Doctor Sleep today!

As usual, Cemetery Dance did an amazing job!

[RC65]

Just received my gift edition of Doctor Sleep today!

As usual, Cemetery Dance did an amazing job!

I got mine today as well. I held off reading DR. SLEEP until I could read it in this Gift Edition form, so am looking forward to finally reading the book.

So not only do I, yes, take off and dispose of the shrinkwrap, but I also (carefully) read my signed/limited HCs (unless I've already read the work in another form, e.g. a trade edition). Books are meant to be read, to be touched and experienced and enjoyed, to appreciate their soul and wordplay music, to be displayed -- not looked at once and tucked away in a box or closet like Grandma's fine silver, sterile with shrinkwrap intact, never to see the light of day or a set of eyes again.

[tippy4]

I just picked up a copy of the S/L edition of 999 for $50 plus shipping.

Earlier this year, I was going to buy one from an acquaintance for $150....but the deal fell through.

Damn...I wish I had this one with me in Toronto, as King was one of only two not to sign this S/L.

[Dan]

These came in the mail today.

I will be reading this next and writing a review.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/afc19986a92e46698a7cc01e3a2e6891.jpg

Amazing production from CD!
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/69dd8b29acf3a30271ccad86c16b8056.jpg

[Dan]

I just picked up a copy of the S/L edition of 999 for $50 plus shipping.

Earlier this year, I was going to buy one from an acquaintance for $150....but the deal fell through.

Damn...I wish I had this one with me in Toronto, as King was one of only two not to sign this S/L.

Great deal! Pictures?

[RC65]

Looking forward to the review of the Matheson work. My reaction to Matheson's trunk work, starting with HUNGER AND THIRST, has been largely negative (though I've still yet to read GENERATIONS), so am curious if this new one follows that unfortunate trend or not.

[Lurker]

Yep, got my gift edition today and promptly ripped off the shrinkwrap and got the mailing notice for the S/L. Can't wait.
Also have gotten in pretty much what everyone else has (hate that last E on Under the Dome - thought for a while mine was just screwed up). But I can't get myself to unwrap "S". It looks like the tape would have to be broken to remove from slipcase?

And also on the porch Dust. Glad Goldboro wraps well.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/dustgolds.jpg

[swintek]

Just received my gift edition of Doctor Sleep today!

As usual, Cemetery Dance did an amazing job!

I got mine today as well. I held off reading DR. SLEEP until I could read it in this Gift Edition form, so am looking forward to finally reading the book.

So not only do I, yes, take off and dispose of the shrinkwrap, but I also (carefully) read my signed/limited HCs (unless I've already read the work in another form, e.g. a trade edition). Books are meant to be read, to be touched and experienced and enjoyed, to appreciate their soul and wordplay music, to be displayed -- not looked at once and tucked away in a box or closet like Grandma's fine silver, sterile with shrinkwrap intact, never to see the light of day or a set of eyes again.


:clap:

[divemaster]

I just picked up a copy of the S/L edition of 999 for $50 plus shipping.

Earlier this year, I was going to buy one from an acquaintance for $150....but the deal fell through.

Damn...I wish I had this one with me in Toronto, as King was one of only two not to sign this S/L.

I think 999 was the first S/L book I ever bought. I was in awe of the production standards (high quality binding, gilt, the little ribbon!). Hell it might have been the first book I ever bought that came with a slipcase. It holds a special place in my heart and I would LOVE to get both King and Oates to fill in those conspicuous blanks.

[ELazansky]

Yep, got my gift edition today and promptly ripped off the shrinkwrap and got the mailing notice for the S/L. Can't wait.
Also have gotten in pretty much what everyone else has (hate that last E on Under the Dome - thought for a while mine was just screwed up). But I can't get myself to unwrap "S". It looks like the tape would have to be broken to remove from slipcase?

And also on the porch Dust. Glad Goldboro wraps well.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/dustgolds.jpg

You HAVE to unwrap S. The book is so cool inside with all of the extras included. I can't wait to read it. The S. label is perforated on one side so you just need to split at the dotted line and the book comes out. The label will stay attached to the slipcase.

[AKC]

Shit! I haven't even received Shipping Notification yet!

Me neither.
Also havent been able to get confirmation from CD that my order is in the queue.
Makes me nervous.
Brian?

Did you get remarques in your S/L Editions? Maybe they are waiting to ship them all together? I still haven't received a shipping notification email yet either....ordered early too as I secured a Lettered as well.

[tippy4]

http://imageshack.com/a/img89/3141/gons.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/2hgonsj)
http://imageshack.com/a/img33/5617/6s0k.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/0x6s0kj)

[mcdonaldj]

http://imageshack.com/a/img89/3141/gons.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/2hgonsj)
http://imageshack.com/a/img33/5617/6s0k.jpg (http://imageshack.com/i/0x6s0kj)

Nicely acquried and a great looking book!

[Joe315]

Yep, got my gift edition today and promptly ripped off the shrinkwrap and got the mailing notice for the S/L. Can't wait.
Also have gotten in pretty much what everyone else has (hate that last E on Under the Dome - thought for a while mine was just screwed up). But I can't get myself to unwrap "S". It looks like the tape would have to be broken to remove from slipcase?

And also on the porch Dust. Glad Goldboro wraps well.

I actually bought 2 copies of S. One to read and one for the shelf. It is a really cool book.

[Lurker]

OK. I'm sold - I'll buy a second copy to read.

[Bad Penny]

Great deal Tim - $50 is a brilliant score :smile:

[biomieg]

Nice one, Rick!!

A few people were discussing the pricing of a 2nd state 'Salem's Lot in another thread so I'll reiterate my favorite awesome deal, just for fun. I assembled the 2nd state copy pictured below for the grand total of $142. The exquisite 2nd state DJ came from a later printing book (Q41 gutter code, probably the first reprint after the 1st/1st), which I purchased for $42. I then married it to a DJ-less 1st/1st book that I got for $100.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/758/IMG_2079.JPG

Without a doubt, one of my favorite books.

[webstar1000]

My start into collecting signed King books was a fluke.. I wanted to complete my hardcover collection.. ( I have 1st/1st's from about mid 90's up) but stumbled on a older fellow who ended up giving me a matching set (other than DK 1 and 2) right through for $3800. All fine and the Gunslinger is near fine 1st/1st as in the Drawing...still looking for 576 in Drawing of the Three but it may happen someday. I thought that was a great deal. I had a book dealer offer me $7500 right after I bought it. So I am pretty happy with that. I also have a lot of older 1st's that are not in great shape I picked up for $25 bucks at a yard sale that are worth a lot more than that:)

[Brian James Freeman]

Shit! I haven't even received Shipping Notification yet!

Me neither.
Also havent been able to get confirmation from CD that my order is in the queue.
Makes me nervous.
Brian?

Did you get remarques in your S/L Editions? Maybe they are waiting to ship them all together? I still haven't received a shipping notification email yet either....ordered early too as I secured a Lettered as well.

Remarqued copies will still be a while, we're sending around to the artists now! Mindy should be able to confirm any orders for anyone who ordered, but she's a bit swamped right now due to two of our employees being out of the office unexpectedly this week. If you don't hear back from her, hit me up at brianfreeman@cemeterydance.com and I'll find out where things stand for you!

[Brian James Freeman]

Kate and I have a new pride and joy as of 6:55 last night on 11/12/13. His name is Charles Owen and he arrived about a month early, but it was a difficult pregnancy and things had taken a turn for the worse, so it was time for him to make his debut. 5 lbs and 18 inches. There were a few scary moments last night, but mother and baby are doing well this morning -- and when he gets home, he has a shelf of children's books to start his collection. ;)


http://www.cemeterydance.com/images/misc/CharlesOwen.jpg

[jhanic]

Welcome, Charles Owen!

John

[ELazansky]

Congrats, Brian. The best Limited Edition you can have :-)

[Dan]

Congrats, Brian! He sure is a cutie. Glad mom and son are well.

[sentinel]

Congrats Brian! 11/12/13 forever! Great that everyone is fine.

[Ben Eads]

Congrats, Brian! ;)

[EXPLORER]

Congrats on the new Edition... Good to hear all worked out well when difficulties occur. A good size for a month early !

[Ricky]

Congrats, Brian!

[RC65]

Congratulations, Brian -- the best times of your life lay ahead.

[thegunslinger41]

Hey, that's awesome news. My wife and I are expecting our first mid-December...just in time for Christmas.

-G

[fearless-freak]

http://i44.tinypic.com/24n38zq.jpg

[TwistedNadine]

Im so jealous seeing all these gift editions arriving.
I did order a remarque for the SL but I understand the gift editions are shipping separately to US customers.
Anyway I think we sorted it out yesterday and hopefully my gift edition will ship before the end of this week.

CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN!
Nice new addition...





Shit! I haven't even received Shipping Notification yet!

Me neither.
Also havent been able to get confirmation from CD that my order is in the queue.
Makes me nervous.
Brian?

Did you get remarques in your S/L Editions? Maybe they are waiting to ship them all together? I still haven't received a shipping notification email yet either....ordered early too as I secured a Lettered as well.

[becca69]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/null_zps98da02ed.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/null_zps98da02ed.jpg.html)

[ELazansky]

Nice! I haven't even gotten my S/L shipping notice yet :-(

[bdwyer19]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/null_zps98da02ed.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/null_zps98da02ed.jpg.html)

Looks like you got the number you wanted too. Congrats!

[Merlin1958]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/null_zps98da02ed.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/null_zps98da02ed.jpg.html)


Very awesome, Becca!! Color me green with envy!!

[becca69]

Looks like you got the number you wanted too. Congrats!

Yep. Pretty cool. Sub Press said they would give me 644 also. Fingers crossed

[jhanic]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/null_zps98da02ed.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/null_zps98da02ed.jpg.html)

Congratulations!

John

[Ben Staad]

Nice looking book and best of luck with the matching set.



Looks like you got the number you wanted too. Congrats!

Yep. Pretty cool. Sub Press said they would give me 644 also. Fingers crossed

[Jimimck]

Nice to see the s/l out there. Well done Becca. I have my fingers crossed for you re the matching set, as I'm sure a lot of us have asked for the same thing...

[AKC]

Im so jealous seeing all these gift editions arriving.
I did order a remarque for the SL but I understand the gift editions are shipping separately to US customers.
Anyway I think we sorted it out yesterday and hopefully my gift edition will ship before the end of this week.

CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN!
Nice new addition...





Shit! I haven't even received Shipping Notification yet!

Me neither.
Also havent been able to get confirmation from CD that my order is in the queue.
Makes me nervous.
Brian?

Did you get remarques in your S/L Editions? Maybe they are waiting to ship them all together? I still haven't received a shipping notification email yet either....ordered early too as I secured a Lettered as well.

I still haven't received any notification of the Gift Edition shipping! Picture me crying......

[stroppygoblin]

My very first ebay purchase was a 1st/1st Eye of the Dragon - my winning bid ? 1 cent! (then it cost me another 10$ to ship to the UK...)
No one else bid, I thought all my ebay purchases were going to be this good!

[TwistedNadine]

Nice deals!
Jealous of the 999 Tippy

[barlow]

A few weeks back I picked up a fine in near fine (bright but some rubbing at the corners) copy of Cycle Of The Werewolf for $80. I also picked up a first state near fine Hunt For Red October for 50 cents, this is my second copy I have acquired the 2 of them for the whopping total of 75 cents. This one had a name and date, 1984, on the front end paper. Knowing that these books were originally Naval Accadamy text books, I decided to look the name up. It turns out the guy was an Aeronautical engineer and Vice President at McDonnell Douglas where he designed the Harpoon Missle system for USN Submarines. Kinda cool he could have provided Clancy technical information.

Ken

[TwistedNadine]

I still haven't received any notification of the Gift Edition shipping! Picture me crying......

Got my notification yesterday, Yahoo!
Should arrive by the 19th...
Any update on yours?

[barlow]

Kate and I have a new pride and joy as of 6:55 last night on 11/12/13. His name is Charles Owen and he arrived about a month early, but it was a difficult pregnancy and things had taken a turn for the worse, so it was time for him to make his debut. 5 lbs and 18 inches. There were a few scary moments last night, but mother and baby are doing well this morning -- and when he gets home, he has a shelf of children's books to start his collection. ;)


http://www.cemeterydance.com/images/misc/CharlesOwen.jpg

Congrats to the both of you Brian, he's a real cutie !

[CyberGhostface]

Got around to opening my NOS4A2 today.

http://i.imgur.com/LBTRobH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Rs0nI69.jpg?1

[AKC]

I still haven't received any notification of the Gift Edition shipping! Picture me crying......

Got my notification yesterday, Yahoo!
Should arrive by the 19th...
Any update on yours?

Nothing, nada' zilch.....

Congrats in getting your notification!

[jhanic]

Nice!

John

[bdwyer19]

Picture and a link to my Carrie 1/1 gallery. Book is VF (uncracked spine) and I'd rate the DJ NF. Not too shabby for $675.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=761

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/761/medium/C_Front_DJ2.jpg

Looks great!

[AKC]

This New Pride & Joy is the appetizer......stay tuned for a special one later tonight!

3 of the ORIGINAL Erin Wells pieces for IT...

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/ITOvertheBridge_zpsf3911136.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/ITOvertheBridge_zpsf3911136.jpg.html)
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/ITBalloons_zps34f271ca.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/ITBalloons_zps34f271ca.jpg.html)
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/ITUndertheBridge_zps6f553fb4.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/ITUndertheBridge_zps6f553fb4.jpg.html)

[Dan]

Now those are a great pride and joy! Congratulations!

[bdwyer19]

Very nice Tim!!!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice! Congratulations!

John

[Jimimck]

They look amazing!

[Lot guy]

http://s777.photobucket.com/user/mrfjstbhf/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps43900c02.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0http://http://s777.photobucket.com/user/mrfjstbhf/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps43900c02.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
The Colorado Kid Lettered

[Lot guy]

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[Brice]

Explorer those are so cool! Nice find.


Those actually came from the basement of a book store in Toronto.
I had the boxload shipped home.
If I knew I would see Sai King again (and thought to do it) I could have held onto a few pages of each for him to sign when we ran into him again.

No big deal. I'm sure you'll find the chance to get them signed eventually.

These are fantastic. Congratulations, my friend.

And congratulations Brian!

[Lookwhoitis]

This New Pride & Joy is the appetizer......stay tuned for a special one later tonight!

3 of the ORIGINAL Erin Wells pieces for IT...


Bravo! Very cool pieces. Color me IMPRESSED!

[Merlin1958]

Very cool, Tim!!!!


:clap::clap::clap:

[Lot guy]

http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps43900c02.jpg~320x480?t=1384556175
Miller & Chadbourne
First lettered Stephen King books

[Bad Penny]

Sweet pieces indeed Tim - very much looking forward to the further unveiling !!! :excited:

[herbertwest]

This past week, I have met Stephen King 4 times not necessarily close, and i have managed to get 3 books signed!


- the VERY FIRST FRENCH PUBLICATION, an abridged version of CARRIE, couple of months prior to the publication
- CARRIE 1st french edition, review copy
- UK Doctor Sleep proof signed


http://club-stephenking.fr/img/NEWS/FRANCE/signing/IMG_3220.JPG
http://club-stephenking.fr/img/NEWS/FRANCE/lemouv/carrie-1st-french-review-copy.jpg
http://club-stephenking.fr/img/NEWS/FRANCE/lemouv/DRSLEEP_UK_Proof.jpg

[AKC]

4 times in a week!? That's pretty incredible!

Great signatures on awesome items! Congrats!

[becca69]

Lots of nice stuff here!

[LostAlivE]

Got around to opening my NOS4A2 today.

http://i.imgur.com/LBTRobH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Rs0nI69.jpg?1


I ordered one of the Collectors slipcases now sometime next year I am going to try my best to get a copy of this beautiful book. Half way there so to speak.

[Jimimck]

I thought Tomas said he wouldn't be dong a slipcase now SP is?

[Joe315]

Yes, Tomas is not doing a slipcase because SP decided to do one of their own. Maybe he mistyped.

[AKC]

OK, here we go........

I recently acquired a complete, matching #'d set of the DT Series (#415) with a FULL PAGE COLOR REMARQUE in the Gunslinger.

To my knowledge, this is only 1 of 5 remarqued S/L 'Slingers done by Michael Whelan with the other 4 being owned by David @ Betts.

While the remarqued S/L may not appeal to all, I consider this to be the new "holy grail" of my collection. Thanks for looking! AKC

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/DTSet415_zps6d60430a.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/DTSet415_zps6d60430a.jpg.html)
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Slinger415_zps05ab94ea.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/Slinger415_zps05ab94ea.jpg.html)
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/SlingerRemarque_zps5004b3a1.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/SlingerRemarque_zps5004b3a1.jpg.html)

[Dan]

Fantastic P&J! Certainly something worth bragging about.

[bdwyer19]

That is certainly an awesome acquisition, Tim. Big congrats!!!

[mcdonaldj]

Wow - awesome does not quite cover it - Congratulations!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice! Congratulations!

John

[namelessnpoor]

Great set, Congratulations.

[Lookwhoitis]

Blown away... Congrats Tim, that is a magnificent acquisition!

[idlewarnings]

Beautiful. Congrats, AKC.

[Jimimck]

Boom! That's a big time acquisition to drop on us here. Awesome.

Congratulations Tim!

[Ari_Racing]

CONGRATULATIONS, BRIAN! :)

[Bad Penny]

Absolutely gobsmacked Tim - that is not only awesome, unique and individual - it's a beautiful Whelan piece too boot !!! :sexcited:

[divemaster]

Wow! Awesome! Terrific!

[herbertwest]

I will probably write another post to summarise how amazing this week was, but here are the 4 books i got signed during those days:

- COSMOPOLITAN, july 1976, France. Abridged version of CARRIE that was then published in september.

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/NEWS/FRANCE/signing/IMG_3220.JPG


- CARRIE first french edition, september 1976, France.

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/NEWS/FRANCE/lemouv/carrie-1st-french-review-copy.jpg

- DOCTOR SLEEP, UK Proof, 1/150 copies.

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/NEWS/FRANCE/lemouv/DRSLEEP_UK_Proof.jpg


- DOCTOR SLEEP, French 1st edition, personnalised! Given to me by the publisher.

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/NEWS/FRANCE/le-grand-rex-cocktail/IMG_3360.JPG

[Merlin1958]

OK, here we go........

I recently acquired a complete, matching #'d set of the DT Series (#415) with a FULL PAGE COLOR REMARQUE in the Gunslinger.

To my knowledge, this is only 1 of 5 remarqued S/L 'Slingers done by Michael Whelan with the other 4 being owned by David @ Betts.

While the remarqued S/L may not appeal to all, I consider this to be the new "holy grail" of my collection. Thanks for looking! AKC

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/DTSet415_zps6d60430a.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/DTSet415_zps6d60430a.jpg.html)
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Slinger415_zps05ab94ea.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/Slinger415_zps05ab94ea.jpg.html)
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/SlingerRemarque_zps5004b3a1.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/SlingerRemarque_zps5004b3a1.jpg.html)

Tim!!!!


:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Rahfa]

Not to be contrary, but is that a good idea? I'm not sure how/if a remarque enhances the value of an s/l edition as unique as that one. It's almost rare enough as it is?

I dunno...I'm not even sure I believe that myself. But I guess I feel like some editions are better left as-is. I'd feel the same about having SK sign it a second time.

On the other hand, as strictly a personally-owned book, it's clearly a great addition. From that respect it's hard to top.

(my 2000th post!)

[Joe315]

IMHO, I think value is added because whelan is the artist of the book. If someone else remarqued it, than I don't think anything would be added to the value money wise. Sentimental value might increase, however.

[Robert Fulman]

If someone said to me "here is $5,000, you must buy a Gunslinger S/L with it," then that is the one I would want to buy. Therefore I would say that the Remarque enhances the value.

[Scoogs]

Awesome addition AKC!

[Ben Eads]

Awesome catch, AKC! Beautiful books, indeed!

[Fsmdr]

I would buy that remarqued S/L over one without. Congrats, AKC!. Beautiful!.

[DoctorZaius]

I would buy that remarqued S/L over one without. Congrats, AKC!. Beautiful!.

I am a remarque person, so I certainly think your Grail is awesome!

[Ben Staad]

Love the new P&Js from Tim and Jeremy. I love the illustration from Whelan and think, if anything, that it adds uniqueness to the set. Congrats to both of you.

[Merlin1958]

Not to be contrary, but is that a good idea? I'm not sure how/if a remarque enhances the value of an s/l edition as unique as that one. It's almost rare enough as it is?

I dunno...I'm not even sure I believe that myself. But I guess I feel like some editions are better left as-is. I'd feel the same about having SK sign it a second time.

On the other hand, as strictly a personally-owned book, it's clearly a great addition. From that respect it's hard to top.

(my 2000th post!)


IMHO, I think value is added because whelan is the artist of the book. If someone else remarqued it, than I don't think anything would be added to the value money wise. Sentimental value might increase, however.


I agree. With regard to other S/L books a remarque may be debatable, IMHO, but with, Whelan I am not so sure. He is so difficult to get to do something like this that I think it would greatly increase the overall value in the end. A truly
unique item to be treasured.

[TwistedNadine]

4 times in a week!? That's pretty incredible!

Great signatures on awesome items! Congrats!

What he said! Very nice!

[thegunslinger41]

Just came in. Now just need a super nice copy of THE LONGWALK!

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/r1_zpse011c2bf.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/r1_zpse011c2bf.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/r2_zps21812a9c.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/r2_zps21812a9c.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/r3_zpsf3b4cca6.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/r3_zpsf3b4cca6.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/r4_zpsd78bb666.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/r4_zpsd78bb666.jpg.html)


Also...could you guys give me your assessment of the condition. Unread copy of Rage....along with what you would feel comfortable paying for this book. (NOT SELLING). I will post purchase price later today.

Thanks!

[Dan]

Very nice. I don't know current pricing, but lately it seems to be pretty high.

[RC65]

Also...could you guys give me your assessment of the condition. Unread copy of Rage....along with what you would feel comfortable paying for this book. (NOT SELLING).

I would rate that as VG+ (Very Good Plus). If it had spine creases, I'd knock it down to VG due to the fold and crease on the front and the considerable edgewear, but the clean spine helps buttress its rating. I buy quite a few paperbacks (I have a subset collection of '50s/'60s vintage noir pbos (paperbacks originals)), so have a pretty good sense of condition ratings for pbs. I certainly wouldn't rate it as "unread" (i.e. Fine or Very Fine) and if that's the condition it was sold to you as (if I read your post correctly), I would say the seller was being deceitful. The value of this one, though, I've no idea, as I don't collect King pbs.

For comparison, here's an example of a UK 1st pb of RAGE that's appropriately and correctly rated as Fine:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rage-Stephen-King-1st-1st-UK-Very-Fine-/141112875515?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20dafb99fb

[TwistedNadine]

For comparison, here's an example of a UK 1st pb of RAGE that's appropriately and correctly rated as Fine:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rage-Stephen-King-1st-1st-UK-Very-Fine-/141112875515?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20dafb99fb

Wow! Gorgeous copy.

[Roog]

Happy me :)

http://www.roog.nu/350.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Special thanks to Titan Books for this advance copy that came today!

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1385057715-Max%20Quarry%20arc.JPG

[RC65]

I love the Quarry books. Not surprisingly, I'm looking forward to this new one.

[DoctorZaius]

I have put these up on my own collections pages, and one up on the CD page, but I just had to share the Vinny Chong remarque in my new limited DS signed limited. What an amazing productions by the gang at CD. For the rest of the photos visit my collection. Enjoy!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_4395.jpg

[bdwyer19]

I have put these up on my own collections pages, and one up on the CD page, but I just had to share the Vinny Chong remarque in my new limited DS signed limited. What an amazing productions by the gang at CD. For the rest of the photos visit my collection. Enjoy!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_4395.jpg

That is awesome!! I have an Erin Wells remarque coming in my copy, but I am so bummed I missed the boat on having Vinny update it as well.

[bdwyer19]

My wife was shocked when I told her that the 16 pound package at the door was a book. Knowing Darkness is massive! I like that it's signed by George Beahm as well.

http://imageshack.us/a/img203/565/0tu3.jpg

[George at C-Springs]

I've been waiting since March to show this off (promised Erin I wouldn't post until after release of the Doctor Sleep S/L)

So, finally, here it is ... artwork by Erin Wells from Doctor Sleep, #1 of 250!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Redrum_1.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Redrum_2.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Redrum_3.jpg

I've been a Braves fan since Dale Murphy days, so this was perfect. Thank you Erin!

[Ben Eads]

Awesome pics, Doctor, bdwyer19 and, George!

[webstar1000]

My wife was shocked when I told her that the 16 pound package at the door was a book. Knowing Darkness is massive! I like that it's signed by George Beahm as well.

http://imageshack.us/a/img203/565/0tu3.jpg

I have to say I just got mine and the quality of this book and the feel of it is quite amazing... fits my collection very well. kris

[TwistedNadine]

Awesome pics, Doctor, bdwyer19 and, George!

Roog and RF, too. Excellent additions.

Got my CD Doctor Sleep gift edition. They did a fantastic job. Looking forward to the SL and seeing the Chong illustration

[DoctorZaius]

I have put these up on my own collections pages, and one up on the CD page, but I just had to share the Vinny Chong remarque in my new limited DS signed limited. What an amazing productions by the gang at CD. For the rest of the photos visit my collection. Enjoy!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_4395.jpg

That is awesome!! I have an Erin Wells remarque coming in my copy, but I am so bummed I missed the boat on having Vinny update it as well.

Bummer - my plan was to have Vinny to his first because it was so expensive to ship him books the last time, now I will have Erin to hers on the side.

[tippy4]

Starting to wonder if cancelling my Chong remarques was wise.

[mcdonaldj]

Starting to wonder if cancelling my Chong remarques was wise.

I hear you Tippy, I've got some regrets. Keep those Chong/Wells remarque pictures coming folks - they are fantastic!

[Scoogs]

Just got mine today:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/11002561496_c45f0f277b_c.jpg

[bdwyer19]

Starting to wonder if cancelling my Chong remarques was wise.

I hear you Tippy, I've got some regrets. Keep those Chong/Wells remarque pictures coming folks - they are fantastic!

And I really have no intention of shipping my S/L to Vinny across the ocean. A gift edition maybe, but not the S/L.

[herbertwest]

Just got mine today:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/11002561496_c45f0f277b_c.jpg



WOW

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah, those remarques are brilliant.

[Randall Flagg]

This just popped in my mail box today:

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


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/rage_side_1045x697.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Rage_back_1045x697.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Rage_a_1045x697.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Very nice copy Jerome, VERY NICE!

Mulleins

[ICry4Oy]

Jealous!

I tried....."You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Randall Flagg again."

[Dan]

A few things that I haven't posted yet. First is Doctor Sleep S/L. It is the more rare version containing no remarques. I didn't take detailed photos since there are so many on here already, but it is an impressive book.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/979713f35755bfd8e209ea66ae350c96.jpg

Next is Joe Hill's The Cape Deluxe Edition. It is flat signed by the co-author Jason Ciaramella. I obtained it from him for significantly lower than issue price. It is a very large book.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/82810584fb844632924bfc96a3dec4b4.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/306195b7b7bf854c9d7d756434f88c95.jpg

A couple new Richard Matheson lettered editions. Passion Play produced by CD. It included the hot foil stamp used on the spine.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/3b907ceae3b1ead2cc8315a8da443137.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/89e84f09a49c722fa7639e502e72b65e.jpg

Camp Pleasant by Richard Matheson. Lettered Edition by CD. Yes, that is dust. The traycase was less than stellar. Unfortunately CD doesn't have any spares. I will try to clean it up as best I can.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/11af5b4c0eea385ae6541945d29c4280.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/f728ac82fc8a21147ce1d4ca68e97a5b.jpg

I found the matching Frankenstein to my Dracula. I love these leather bound volumes.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/e47ef900efa5f52ea35d55aa323abfda.jpg

And last, but not least, a flat signed Joyland and slipcase. This plus Doctor Sleep puts me at 12 signatures.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/1035f6e65bb0a91337580aaf338391aa.jpg

[Stockerlone]

At the end of the promotion bookreading event 20.11.13 for Stephen King´s
Doctor Sleep it was possible for all with a grey wristband to buy a signed
German Doctor Sleep...

I´am a loooooooser baby (Funny, i only know losers... arround 20-25
people from the German SK Forum, Horror Forum, Burial and friends...)
Most of the normal white wristband people gone home...

BUT..
i told 2 friends that at several bookreading events i was, at the end there are still some signed books....

We wait for 15+++ min. then the man from the booksellling table asked if in the line,.... 20 people is still someone with a grey wristband.......
NOBODY.... we 3 from the German SK Forum jumped in the line.... they start to sell the rest of the signed books...
waiting.. thinking..... hoping... PLEASE..... PLEASE... PLEASE...

Then, finaly .... we all 3 get our
STEPHEN KING - DOCTOR SLEEP signed German HC

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2624.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT26221.JPG
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[Room 217 Caretaker]

Excellent job being patient. Congratulations on the signed German.

Mulleins

[Robert Fulman]

I've been trying to get my hands on Prime Evil for my Grant collection for quite some time now. I was very happy that one appeared on abebooks a couple days ago right around issue price:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Robert_Fulman/null_zps442c46c4.jpg

[jhanic]

This just popped in my mail box today:

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


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/rage_side_1045x697.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Rage_back_1045x697.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/Rage_a_1045x697.jpg

Very nice, RF! Congratulations.

John

[Merlin1958]

Nice hauls everyone!!!


:clap::clap::clap:

[idlewarnings]

Congrats on the Prime Evil. It's a great book.

[Dan]

Love the Prime Evil, sharp looking!

[webstar1000]

Here is one wall in my collection room.
I had to install these cases and tether them to the wall-California-earthquake country. Nothing fancy about the cases-spent the money on books. Mostly these hold my trades, and a few other items.

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2753/opendoorpicyf2.jpg

That is one nice wall brotha!

[jhanic]

My latest--the UK proof of Doctor Sleep:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/UKDoctorSleepprooffront_zps979f626a.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/UKDoctorSleepprooffront_zps979f626a.jpg.html)

Limitation page (I blanked out the original recipiant's name):

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/c87aa843-3e0f-43b0-be3d-9bb55dd1a237_zps5d042191.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/c87aa843-3e0f-43b0-be3d-9bb55dd1a237_zps5d042191.jpg.html)

John

[The Library Policeman]

Big congrats, John! Those are RARE!!!!!

[Pasiuk57]

John
I've not seen too many
your, mine, who else has one?

[TwistedNadine]

Excellent John! Congrats

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

John
I've not seen too many
your, mine, who else has one?

Jeremy

[TCCBodhi]

I got my Doctor Sleep S/L yesterday. No remarques, but coincidentally got 749/750 which amused me just by being so close to the end. No new pictures, but this is a beautiful edition. I love the red page numbering scheme. Thanks CD for creating such a gorgeous book!

[Dan]

Very cool proof, John!

[jhanic]

John
I've not seen too many
your, mine, who else has one?

#109 just ended on eBay yesterday:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Doctor-Sleep-Stephen-King-Hodder-Stoughton-2013-Uncorrected-Proof-copy-/251382464268?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=%252FNj95%252FhQx7UsdaiVFkpJwN5G7Dc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

That makes about four!

John

[herbertwest]

John
I've not seen too many
your, mine, who else has one?

Jeremy

Yep. My name onto it, and SIGNED now :)
I think that Ari also has one.

I think that everybody that has one will agree that its design is pretty nice!

[jhanic]

Turn Down the Lights with Thunder Afternoon:

Front:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_Proofs/TurnDowntheLightsprooffront_zps496d55bc.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_Proofs/TurnDowntheLightsprooffront_zps496d55bc.jpg.html)

Back:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_Proofs/TurnDowntheLightsproofback_zpsa555b99c.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_Proofs/TurnDowntheLightsproofback_zpsa555b99c.jpg.html)

(I haven't yet read the story.)

John

[AKC]

AKC New P&J!!!!!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/ITCASE_zpse4b34433.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/ITCASE_zpse4b34433.jpg.html)
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/LetteredIT_zps3d699e00.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/LetteredIT_zps3d699e00.jpg.html)
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/ITSIG_zpsaed04dc8.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/ITSIG_zpsaed04dc8.jpg.html)
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/SLShelf_zpsd4a97aab.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/avidkingcollector/media/SLShelf_zpsd4a97aab.jpg.html)

[jhanic]

Wonderful!!!! Congratulations!

John

[AKC]

Liking your ARC as well!

[The Library Policeman]

That lettered IT is glorious, AKC. Congratulations!!

[mcdonaldj]

AKC - lettered IT is amazing, congratulations!!!

[Jimimck]

Boom! Lettered IT to trump the day. Nice one!

[Ari_Racing]

John
I've not seen too many
your, mine, who else has one?

I have one as well.

[mae]

Turn Down the Lights with Thunder Afternoon:

Front:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_Proofs/TurnDowntheLightsprooffront_zps496d55bc.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_Proofs/TurnDowntheLightsprooffront_zps496d55bc.jpg.html)

Back:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_Proofs/TurnDowntheLightsproofback_zpsa555b99c.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_Proofs/TurnDowntheLightsproofback_zpsa555b99c.jpg.html)

(I haven't yet read the story.)

John

Let us know what the story is like in the thread in The Oracle, please!

[Ben Eads]

Awesome books guys!

[TwistedNadine]

The lettered IT is gorgeous. Congrats AKC.

I had this custom made to house Long Walk inscribed to Jim Bishop and Rage inscribed to me. Some day I hope to have Roadwork and Running Man also signed - preferably inscribed to me tho that might have been a once in a lifetime thing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1759.JPG

[Garrell]

The lettered IT is gorgeous. Congrats AKC.

I had this custom made to house Long Walk inscribed to Jim Bishop and Rage inscribed to me. Some day I hope to have Roadwork and Running Man also signed - preferably inscribed to me tho that might have been a once in a lifetime thing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1759.JPG
Very nice. Where did you get the slipcase?

[EXPLORER]

The lettered IT is gorgeous. Congrats AKC.

I had this custom made to house Long Walk inscribed to Jim Bishop and Rage inscribed to me. Some day I hope to have Roadwork and Running Man also signed - preferably inscribed to me tho that might have been a once in a lifetime thing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1759.JPG
I like it! GOOD IDEA.

[bdwyer19]

The lettered IT is gorgeous. Congrats AKC.

I had this custom made to house Long Walk inscribed to Jim Bishop and Rage inscribed to me. Some day I hope to have Roadwork and Running Man also signed - preferably inscribed to me tho that might have been a once in a lifetime thing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1759.JPG

Looks great! Is that a Jeff Whiley slipcase?

[Dan]

Love that slipcase!

[TwistedNadine]

I have three more arriving soon which I was going to ebay off to cover the cost. If anyone is interested in one send me a PM. I wont be listing them on Ebay until they arrive in hand.



Looks great! Is that a Jeff Whiley slipcase?

It is! Really enjoy working with him.



Very nice. Where did you get the slipcase?

Custom make by Jeff Whiley

[WeDealInLead]

I'm in for one slipcase for sure.

[RC65]

AKC: Very, very nice -- glad to see your search for a deluxe edition of IT turned out so well! And unlike some Craig's List sellers we know, I bet you don't even have to wear white gloves to handle it! ;-)

[Lot guy]

http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps15513aa4.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpse2a5c5a3.jpg~320x480

[Lot guy]

November pride & joys,
4 Joyland 1st signed(gave one to a friend for his 1st signed Stephen King book,
Gunslinger 1st, 2nd & first appearance in Fantasy & Science Fiction,
2 Desperation S/L, A Life In The Cinema S/L, 3 traycased deluxed The Colorado Kid,
Exciting month for me

[jhanic]

Sounds like a GREAT month! :)

John

[ICry4Oy]

Finally got the Dark Tower 1-7 all 1st/1st and they go to the grave with me!


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7412/11077364276_f12a5e24ac.jpg




http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5545/11077528664_49a8d72a62.jpg

yeah I suck at photography :(

[AKC]

Congrats! A set of DT 1st/1st should be the cornerstone of all collections!

[herbertwest]

Ssigned french edition of THE RUNNING MAN. Signed in 1990 (and not at the recent signing in Paris).
CHERRY ON TOP : it's not only a french edition, but a first french edition.

HOW TO TOP THAT? it's a REVIEW COPY. cf the punched holes on the back, forming the letters : SP, for "Service Presse", so a review copy.
The other only review copy with those SP that i have is the very first french edition of CARRIE which i got signed in Paris.


http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/signed-stephenking/runningman-french-signed.jpg http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/signed-stephenking/runningman-french-signed1.jpg

[Lilja]

Ssigned french edition of THE RUNNING MAN. Signed in 1990 (and not at the recent signing in Paris).
CHERRY ON TOP : it's not only a french edition, but a first french edition.

HOW TO TOP THAT? it's a REVIEW COPY. cf the punched holes on the back, forming the letters : SP, for "Service Presse", so a review copy.
The other only review copy with those SP that i have is the very first french edition of CARRIE which i got signed in Paris.


http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/signed-stephenking/runningman-french-signed.jpg http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/signed-stephenking/runningman-french-signed1.jpg

Signed by King or Bachman :-)

[WeDealInLead]

Congrats! A set of DT 1st/1st should be the cornerstone of all collections!

Co-signed.

[DoctorZaius]

The lettered IT is gorgeous. Congrats AKC.

I had this custom made to house Long Walk inscribed to Jim Bishop and Rage inscribed to me. Some day I hope to have Roadwork and Running Man also signed - preferably inscribed to me tho that might have been a once in a lifetime thing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1759.JPG

Very sweet indeed!

[DoctorZaius]

Here is one wall in my collection room.
I had to install these cases and tether them to the wall-California-earthquake country. Nothing fancy about the cases-spent the money on books. Mostly these hold my trades, and a few other items.

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2753/opendoorpicyf2.jpg

That is one nice wall brotha!

This looks more like a candy store than a book collection - what a whore! A lovely whore! Brilliant!