Your New Pride and Joy!

[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

Who is Jim Bishop. Anyone of note, or just a random guy who owned the book first?

[biomieg]

Jim Bishop was involved in some of the earliest King publications (poetry and short fiction) in UMaine@Orono literary magazines.

[bdwyer19]

Jim Bishop was involved in some of the earliest King publications (poetry and short fiction) in UMaine@Orono literary magazines.

Thanks for the info, Michaël. Very cool inscription Nadine!

[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

Signed by King or Bachman :-)


Forgot to put the signature page. Signed by King.

[herbertwest]

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/signed-stephenking/runningman-french-signed.jpg http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/signed-stephenking/runningman-french-signed2.jpg

Here it is

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Randall Flagg]

Very cool.

[The Library Policeman]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zpse633deed.jpg

My prize from Jerome's very generous donation giveaway. #43. Love it!!

Many thanks Jerome.

[bdwyer19]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zpse633deed.jpg

My prize from Jerome's very generous donation giveaway. #43. Love it!!

Many thanks Jerome.

Congrats!!

[Stockerlone]

Nothing big, but to find this stupid 35 years old book in almost unread condition for.... 1.- Euro was nice.

Stephen Marlowe - Die Stadt und der Fluch
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2644.JPG
backside: Stephen Marlowe have published under his pseudonym STEPHEN KING
the books CARRIE - Satans jungest daughter and SALEM must burning.:emot-roflolmao:

[Merlin1958]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zpse633deed.jpg

My prize from Jerome's very generous donation giveaway. #43. Love it!!

Many thanks Jerome.

Welcome to the "Family"!!!


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

No. 45!!!! Which matches my "Oy the Brave" figurine!!

[The Library Policeman]

I need to get me one of those Oy The Brave figurines now!

[Ben Eads]

I love the wolf!

Alan, I'd like to have one too!

[jhanic]

I love the wolf!

Alan, I'd like to have one too!

Ben, that's not a wolf--it's an angry Oy!

John

[Merlin1958]

Yes, "Angry Oy" my friend!!! No. 45 of the limited run.

[Dan]

This is my first remarque. It came as a bonus as I wasn't looking to get one with the remarque. I wish they would have had Bradbury sign this before he passed.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/0bcf27c0634781bbadda93d3819e162c.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/6dcc85299e587b975354933b8d961726.jpg
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http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/3e0908eebd976079eb6d8ca607749c25.jpg

[mistercrowley]

I need to get me one of those Oy The Brave figurines now!

Hey Alan if your interested in purchasing an Oy the Brave figure pm me.

[Ben Eads]

I love the wolf!

Alan, I'd like to have one too!

Ben, that's not a wolf--it's an angry Oy!

John

D'oh! Okay, one more misstep and I'm changing my name to Homer Simpson! LOL

[Lot guy]

Picked up 2 UK S/L Under The Dome (1 arrived waiting on#2) & Black House,
Love the product Grant put out with Black House & Desperation
http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps88a8d1dd.jpg~320x480
http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps55239906.jpg~320x480
http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6b037b48.jpg~320x480

[Lot guy]

http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps88a8d1dd.jpg~c100http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6b037b48.jpg~320x480

[Dan]

http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps88a8d1dd.jpg~c100http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6b037b48.jpg~320x480

Not seeing your photos. Looks like the http is doubled in your tag.

[TwistedNadine]

Who is Jim Bishop. Anyone of note, or just a random guy who owned the book first?

The Long Walk is dedicated to Jim Bishop. He was one of King's teachers at the university.
The story is one of my favorites so to have the book inscribed to the same person it is dedicated to is pretty awesome. One of my top 5 Prized Collectibles

[Randall Flagg]

http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps88a8d1dd.jpg~c100http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6b037b48.jpg~320x480

Not seeing your photos. Looks like the http is doubled in your tag.
I fixed the link, but the photo is small.

[dnemec]

VERY nice haul, Dan!!! I especially love the Mathesons!

[RC65]

I just saved myself a couple hundred dollars.

In my quest to pick up Gift editions of those titles available in this form, I was going to pop for a Gift (1/600) of 'SALEM'S LOT (Centipede Press) to replace my Fine/Fine Doubleday 1st HC of 'SALEM'S LOT: THE ILLUSTRATED EDITION...there've been a few in the last couple of days on eBay. Did a bit more research on the volume (I was familiar with the S/L edition, but not so much the Gift ed.), and it turns out it apparently does not have the photo illustrations of the S/L and Doubleday ILLUSTRATED volumes. As well, the 13" trim size will not fit in my 11" max lawyer's bookcase shelves...I'd assumed incorrectly the Gift edition had a smaller trim than the S/L.

So I guess my Pride and Joy is, as it turns out, my Doubleday ILLUSTRATED HC 1st. Who knew.

[ICry4Oy]

Picked up 2 UK S/L Under The Dome (1 arrived waiting on#2) & Black House,
Love the product Grant put out with Black House & Desperation
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps88a8d1dd.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps55239906.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6b037b48.jpg~320x480

Sweet!

[jhanic]

I just saved myself a couple hundred dollars.

In my quest to pick up Gift editions of those titles available in this form, I was going to pop for a Gift (1/600) of 'SALEM'S LOT (Centipede Press) to replace my Fine/Fine Doubleday 1st HC of 'SALEM'S LOT: THE ILLUSTRATED EDITION...there've been a few in the last couple of days on eBay. Did a bit more research on the volume (I was familiar with the S/L edition, but not so much the Gift ed.), and it turns out it apparently does not have the photo illustrations of the S/L and Doubleday ILLUSTRATED volumes. As well, the 13" trim size will not fit in my 11" max lawyer's bookcase shelves...I'd assumed incorrectly the Gift edition had a smaller trim than the S/L.

So I guess my Pride and Joy is, as it turns out, my Doubleday ILLUSTRATED HC 1st. Who knew.

Jerad (at Centipede Press) sold a number of sets of the photographs separately. Each set contained the pictures that were used in the s/l edition. These sets of photographs are EXTREMELY scarce.

John

[Merlin1958]

http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps88a8d1dd.jpg~c100http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6b037b48.jpg~320x480


You mean one of these?


http://imageshack.com/a/img251/8956/skcollection013.jpg

[Dan]

Love the Black House. One sold for $246.50 today. Not that I had money to bid, but that seems low.

[Merlin1958]

Love the Black House. One sold for $246.50 today. Not that I had money to bid, but that seems low.

Yeah, I paid $500 for mine. Oh well!!! I still love it to death. My first S/L!!!

[Lot guy]

I paid $260.00 for my copy # 904,
Which seemed reasonable

[jhanic]

Limitation page of my The Dark Man limited:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/DarkManlimitationpage_zps48dc76d6.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_items/DarkManlimitationpage_zps48dc76d6.jpg.html)

Glenn Chadbourne remarque:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/DarkManremarque_zpscf5a8fd1.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_items/DarkManremarque_zpscf5a8fd1.jpg.html)

John

[Dan]

That's a nice looking Remarque, John!

[RC65]

Limitation page of my The Dark man limited:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_items/DarkManlimitationpage_zps48dc76d6.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_items/DarkManlimitationpage_zps48dc76d6.jpg.html)



Nice. I wonder, though, how many of us would certify that sig as legit had it been on a trade HC on eBay. King's sig is getting a mite lazy/messy these days.

[SirFolio16]

Awesome remarque!!!

[Bad Penny]

That's a brilliant remarque you have there John - I like it a lot !!! :smile:

[Randall Flagg]

Perhaps I am daft, but what part does a Ferris wheel play in "The Dark Man"?

[SirFolio16]

I don't think it plays a specific role. I saw The Dark Man as a tale of wandering. And I think its just another of the many things the Dark Man see's on his travels.

[Randall Flagg]

I don't think it plays a specific role. I saw The Dark Man as a tale of wandering. And I think its just another of the many things the Dark Man see's on his travels.
Where was the wheel in the story/poem?
Of course Randall Flagg travels, but "adding" him to "Joyland" is quite a bit of artistic license.

[SirFolio16]

I don't remember it being in the poem, but I do believe there was a broken down carousel. So a ferris wheel isn't really a stretch IMHO.

[jhanic]

I like it. It kind of reminds me of Joyland, and I REALLY enjoyed Joyland.

John

[The Library Policeman]

Excellent remarque, John. Like that a lot.

[Ben Eads]

Awesome remarque, John!

[TwistedNadine]

I don't remember it being in the poem, but I do believe there was a broken down carousel. So a ferris wheel isn't really a stretch IMHO.

If theres mention of a broken down carousel I missed it completely.
I do like the ominous look of Dark Man in that Remarque, tho.
Congratulations John

[Randall Flagg]

I don't remember it being in the poem, but I do believe there was a broken down carousel. So a ferris wheel isn't really a stretch IMHO.

If theres mention of a broken down carousel I missed it completely.
I do like the ominous look of Dark Man in that Remarque, tho.
Congratulations John
There is no mention of a carousel, a ferris wheel, or a partridge in a pear tree. It's a very "liberal" interpretation.

[SirFolio16]

I'm sorry... I didn't mean a mention of it in the text...

I meant that several of the illustrations in the book have carnival related themes... for example if I am not mistaken I believe I saw a illustration with a broken down carousel.

To me it almost felt like the book was trying to give The Dark Man that carny kind of feel... the great wanderer.

[stroppygoblin]

Just a thought - but is it possible Glenn had a lapse and thought he was doing a Joyland remarque? He has done quite a few remarques just lately?

[Br!an]

I'm sorry... I didn't mean a mention of it in the text...

I meant that several of the illustrations in the book have carnival related themes... for example if I am not mistaken I believe I saw a illustration with a broken down carousel.

To me it almost felt like the book was trying to give The Dark Man that carny kind of feel... the great wanderer.

Not only is there a ferris wheel there is also a similar tent.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_4312_cropped1.JPG

[TwistedNadine]

Just a thought - but is it possible Glenn had a lapse and thought he was doing a Joyland remarque? He has done quite a few remarques just lately?

Perhaps not a lapse per se' but maybe Joyland has more lasting effect than the Dark Man poem so inspires him more.

[DoctorZaius]

Just got my package from Glenn. He was kind enough to let me send him an idea and then run with it. Here is what I sent him "As you know, the dark man is the precursor to the character Randall Flagg. You have done such an amazing job with poem I was thinking of exploring the character that emerges. At the rear of the book are two blank white canvases for you. I see them as a sort of collage (you have done some really cool ones over the years) of Flagg's appearances. as long as Grant in Australia is jealous!

I was seeing:
The Stand - the dark man overlooking Vegas and crucifixions, maybe even a mushroom cloud with the hand of God behind, like in the novel's finale
Eyes of the Dragon - the dark man shot in the eye with an arrow, beginning to melt, perhaps the young king/prince with his bow spent
The Gunslinger's opening line where the gunslinger is following the man in black across the desert, maybe in the foreground/background of the collage
Perhaps a railroad through it like from the poem itself, a dark man at the back of it ready to emerge as the characters

What do you think? Is this crazy? It's just the kind of homage I was envisioning given the seminal importance do the poem. B/W, Color, subtle color? I can leave up to your eye. Let me know what you think. You can tell me I'm being ridiculous if you want. I hope you're up for it."

My God, was he up for it! Enjoy!

For a closer look, visit my collections page.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1029.jpg

[SirFolio16]

FRICKIN AWESOME!!!!!!

[jhanic]

Simply fantastic!

John

[herbertwest]

Recieved my limited Bluray set of UNDER THE DOME.
Quite a nice package... although i struggled to take it off the whole box.

[Ben Eads]

Now that is epic!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all!

And I DO love the remarque on those The Dark Man Editions. :)

[bdwyer19]

George Beahm just sent me all 24 foldouts to Knowing Darkness for my slipcased book!

http://imageshack.com/a/img577/1552/bzmm.jpg

[Jimimck]

Now that's cool!

[Ben Eads]

Just got this in the mail today. WOOT!

Wraith kicks ass! I love the story and can't wait for the next issue!

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Wraith-1.jpg'

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Wraith-2.jpg




Also picked this up, thanks to Jud Crandall!

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/It-Gift-Edition-Front.jpg

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IT-Gift-Edition-Spine.jpg

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IT-Gift-Edition-Art-Page.jpg

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IT-Slip-Case-3.jpg

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IT-Sipcase-4.jpg

[Jimimck]

Great score! Isn't IT a fantastic publication? It's one of my favorite gift editions.

[stroppygoblin]

I love it when the postman calls... look what he just bought me today... :dance:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5505/11236935216_a8e012ba24.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/110783167@N06/11236935216/)


More pictures will be in my collection thread...

[Merlin1958]

Congrats to all!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jhanic]

Very nice, Stroppy!

John

[bdwyer19]

Congrats Stoppy!!

[Ben Eads]

Great score! Isn't IT a fantastic publication? It's one of my favorite gift editions.

Thanks! It sure is! Easily one of my favorite collectibles. ;)

[Ben Eads]

I love it when the postman calls... look what he just bought me today... :dance:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5505/11236935216_a8e012ba24.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/110783167@N06/11236935216/)


More pictures will be in my collection thread...

Very nice!

[SirFolio16]

Congrats.

[jhanic]

My latest. The last of my goals for 2013!

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/DoctorSleepproof_zps13f18777.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/DoctorSleepproof_zps13f18777.jpg.html)

John

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats Stroppy and John! Worthy additions indeed.

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, John!

[webstar1000]

George Beahm just sent me all 24 foldouts to Knowing Darkness for my slipcased book!

http://imageshack.com/a/img577/1552/bzmm.jpg

He did for me too. I have to say though.. every King collector should have this book. I am not too sure about the oversize one as this is really on the edge of "fitting in" with it's surrounding's so to speak but what a beautiful book!

[Merlin1958]

Santa (a.k.a David @ Betts) came early this year!!!


http://imageshack.com/a/img22/298/vbhn.jpg

CD Gift Edition

http://imageshack.com/a/img850/4220/uifs.jpg

Signed 1/1

[stroppygoblin]

Nice Bill - I have this coming, but so much better with a signature :rock:

[Merlin1958]

Nice Bill - I have this coming, but so much better with a signature :rock:

One of these?

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/5898/kingmerlinkingzps969c13.jpg

They are very awesome!!!

[stroppygoblin]

Nice Bill - I have this coming, but so much better with a signature :rock:

One of these?

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/5898/kingmerlinkingzps969c13.jpg

They are very awesome!!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://blu.stb.s-msn.com/i/91/16F662F59D08C86D21D90D9255C6F.jpg

http://media.wizards.com/images/magic/daily/features/feature133a_2906.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Nice Bill - I have this coming, but so much better with a signature :rock:

One of these?

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/5898/kingmerlinkingzps969c13.jpg

They are very awesome!!!

Just when I thought it was safe to click on one of Bills Spoiler Alerts. Note to self in future.....don't do it.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

Came yesterday:
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1386426925-Bachman%20Books%20Case.JPG

[bdwyer19]

Definitely a great way to display those books. Jeff did a great job!

[stroppygoblin]

Came yesterday:
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1386426925-Bachman%20Books%20Case.JPG

Ooh, is that for the paperbacks??? More details please!

[Ben Eads]

Congrats, everyone! Very nice stuff! I'm jealous! LOL

[Ari_Racing]

Got in the last days:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q71/s720x720/1469827_10202879636216645_1483568306_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q79/s720x720/1454691_10202902552029526_272779266_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q81/s720x720/1451460_10202902585270357_1342148132_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/s720x720/1459202_10202902608750944_84956130_n.jpg

[herbertwest]

Nice haul, as always.
Btw, am I the only one that found that the UNDER THE DOME globe was a bit cheapish?

[Ari_Racing]

Btw, am I the only one that found that the UNDER THE DOME globe was a bit cheapish?

No, you're not. Not even close to the first images shown at Amazon.com

I even considered selling mine.

[Randall Flagg]

Nice haul, as always.
Btw, am I the only one that found that the UNDER THE DOME globe was a bit cheapish?
Mine came unglued after opening it one time. I carefully re-glued it (doing a better job than the original).

[Randall Flagg]

The plastic case for my "Knowing Darkness" arrived. Perfect fit.
For the record, the book weighs 31.0 LBS (14 Kilos).

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1386611469-Knowing%20Darkness%20plastic.JPG

[jhanic]

Nice, RF!

John

[Merlin1958]

You "Da Man", Jerome!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

Nice haul, as always.
Btw, am I the only one that found that the UNDER THE DOME globe was a bit cheapish?
Mine came unglued after opening it one time. I carefully re-glued it (doing a better job than the original).

Pretty much the same. Except that i need to reglue it.



Btw, am I the only one that found that the UNDER THE DOME globe was a bit cheapish?
No, you're not. Not even close to the first images shown at Amazon.com
I even considered selling mine.
>>> Same here. Plus it was a freaking pain to take it off the box. Should have left it in it :-/

[Jimimck]

Love the case!

[DoctorZaius]

The plastic case for my "Knowing Darkness" arrived. Perfect fit.
For the record, the book weighs 31.0 LBS (14 Kilos).

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1386611469-Knowing%20Darkness%20plastic.JPG

I was thinking of one of getting one of these - is it worth it?

[Randall Flagg]

I think so. My copy was getting dusty, and this will greatly reduce that.

[herbertwest]

I've recieved a limited french edition of FRANKENSTEIN, illustrated by Berni Wrightson.
I already had this book, but one of the 50 copies that were not available for sale and that are numbered in roman letters. The first one that i ever saw appearing for sale.
Mine is 36 (XXXVI), and got it for a low 64€ :)

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTI4MFg4NDE=/z/1TQAAOxy3zNSkitY/$_12.JPG http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTE2NVgxMjgw/z/0FsAAOxy3zNSkisu/$_12.JPG


I guess that this is the only french item that is sort of similar to a lettered edition...
So, i've got the 3 states of that french edition (normal edition BUT review copy, limited 1/500, limited 1/50 with "slipcase") + the recent reprint by a different publisher: 4 copies !

[carlosdetweiller]

That is a very cool book, Jeremy. Congratulations. I've never heard of it.

[swintek]

The plastic case for my "Knowing Darkness" arrived. Perfect fit.
For the record, the book weighs 31.0 LBS (14 Kilos).

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1386611469-Knowing%20Darkness%20plastic.JPG

Cool! Ive always wanted something exactly like that for my Skeleton Crew- the photo illustration on the slipcase gets rubbed when placed between other books on the shelf. Great for Knowing Darkness as well! Can I ask where you got it?

[SirFolio16]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acrylic-slipcase-to-hold-KNOWING-DARKNESS-Artists-Inspired-by-Stephen-King-/200995142097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ecc3e79d1

Here is the link.

[herbertwest]

That is a very cool book, Jeremy. Congratulations. I've never heard of it.

Actually, you already heard of it as it was illustrated by Berni Wrightson. Not Mary Shelley as i said in my post. I'll fix it.

[herbertwest]

+ adding it to my excel list, i've noticed (and checked) that apparently my "normal" copy of this edition is not so "normal". It has a stamp into it saying "review copy" :)

[Ben Eads]

The plastic case for my "Knowing Darkness" arrived. Perfect fit.
For the record, the book weighs 31.0 LBS (14 Kilos).

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1386611469-Knowing%20Darkness%20plastic.JPG

Beautiful book, RF! 31 LBS is a lot!

[Ben Eads]

Guess what I got in the mail today?

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMAG0297.jpg

Signature page:

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMAG0300.jpg

I wish I could have uploaded pics of my replacement of NOS4A2 as well, but that arrived damaged as well. LOL No worries. Bill from Sub and I are working on it.

[jhanic]

The Subterranean Press The Shining:

Front:

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Back:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/ShiningSPproofback_zps7a2412fb.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/ShiningSPproofback_zps7a2412fb.jpg.html)

About 20 of these were done.

John

[stroppygoblin]

:cool:

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/TheMistLP_zpsd09833a6.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/TheMistLP_zpsd09833a6.jpg.html)

[Ben Eads]

Awesome books, John and Stroppy!

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, John. I'm very envious.

[The Library Policeman]

I echo Bob's sentiments and I don't even collect proofs!

Congrats, John.

[stroppygoblin]

Awesome books, John and Stroppy!

oh, that aint no book - it's what we used to call "a record" back in the day. You place it on a spinning turntable and drop a 'stylus' onto its surface. This is like a tiny needle that moves up and down based on the peaks and troughs of the 'track'. This up and down movement is converted into electrical impulses and finally produced as sound waves out of a loud speaker.

Some of our younger members may not believe this, but honest it's all true.

[SirFolio16]

LOL... I think I have heard of these... these... records...

[stroppygoblin]

LOL... I think I have heard of these... these... records...

You may also have heard them referred to by other names, such as 'vinyl' , 'LP', and a variant in size - 'a single' or '45'. (there were other earlier variants, but you'll have to ask Merlin1958 about '78's ;) )

Oh and get this, they were 2 -sided, so in order to hear the second set of 'tracks' you had to flip it over! (I know, but it's the truth)

[CRinVA]

A long time ago I decided that I could not afford to go after all the SK S/Ls, proofs, etc. that are out ther for the taking - just too much dinero required! So I decided that I would be happy to grab the occasional one (especially if the deal was right) such as the Signed Joyland, and to instead focus on completing my collection of Stephen King First Eidtions. Well my collection is now complete thanks to Dave at Betts! In yesterday's mail was my newest P&J, a First Edition Salem's Lot!. It's the one with the 3rd DJ with corrcection to Father Callahan. It plases me to no end to have a complete set now! I'll keep up as new books are published, and will grab onto the signed editions that appear on my radar at the right time and for the right amount. I do have to obtain three of the 4 Bachman paperbacks, but will take my time until I find them reasonably - well I am sure If I wait and look long enough I will find a couple of them. The only one I have is The Running Man.

And items on my "grail" list:


S/L The Stand
S/L Skeleton Crew
S/L Firestarter
Knowing Darkness

[jhanic]

Congratulations on the third/first of Salem's Lot! That seems to be more scarce than the second/first.

John

[TwistedNadine]

Funny Stroppygoblin but you're making me feel old.
Nice additions everyone. Big congrats John and CRinVA.
Crow, your book may not get dusty now but the acrylic case will. You may want to dust every so often. Its not very hard to do...
Looks great in the case, tho.



Awesome books, John and Stroppy!

oh, that aint no book - it's what we used to call "a record" back in the day. You place it on a spinning turntable and drop a 'stylus' onto its surface. This is like a tiny needle that moves up and down based on the peaks and troughs of the 'track'. This up and down movement is converted into electrical impulses and finally produced as sound waves out of a loud speaker.

Some of our younger members may not believe this, but honest it's all true.

[bdwyer19]

A long time ago I decided that I could not afford to go after all the SK S/Ls, proofs, etc. that are out ther for the taking - just too much dinero required! So I decided that I would be happy to grab the occasional one (especially if the deal was right) such as the Signed Joyland, and to instead focus on completing my collection of Stephen King First Eidtions. Well my collection is now complete thanks to Dave at Betts! In yesterday's mail was my newest P&J, a First Edition Salem's Lot!. It's the one with the 3rd DJ with corrcection to Father Callahan. It plases me to no end to have a complete set now! I'll keep up as new books are published, and will grab onto the signed editions that appear on my radar at the right time and for the right amount. I do have to obtain three of the 4 Bachman paperbacks, but will take my time until I find them reasonably - well I am sure If I wait and look long enough I will find a couple of them. The only one I have is The Running Man.

And items on my "grail" list:


S/L The Stand
S/L Skeleton Crew
S/L Firestarter
Knowing Darkness


Congrats!!

[Stockerlone]

Nothing spectacular...

Alan M. Clark
signed limited 431/500 print
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT1393.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT1397.JPG

[swintek]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acrylic-slipcase-to-hold-KNOWING-DARKNESS-Artists-Inspired-by-Stephen-King-/200995142097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ecc3e79d1

Here is the link.

Thank you!

[Scoogs]

Finally got a copy of S. signed by both authors (director JJ Abrams and Doug Dorst) only to have it get messed up in shipping due to a lazy seller(bubble mailer).
He charged almost $15 for Priority Mail only to ship it using Media Mail in a bubble mailer.
No surprise then that the slipcase now has a small tear and the seal is completely ripped through.

Prices have gone up since I won the auction, so I need to decide if I want to return it and pay someone else double for a better copy, or keep it and get a partial refund.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/11327439696_a35ebe78b5_o.jpg

Listing said "Book is in excellent condition and has not been read. The seal on the book remains unbroken."
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/11327379625_47d796d0c6_o.jpg

[Br!an]

Prices have gone up since I won the auction, so I need to decide if I want to return it and pay someone else double for a better copy, or keep it and get a partial refund.



For under a hundred bucks shipped it was a good deal.

IMHO I'd get as much as I could back from the seller and keep it.

It might be possible to get another "seal".

[Merlin1958]

LOL... I think I have heard of these... these... records...

You may also have heard them referred to by other names, such as 'vinyl' , 'LP', and a variant in size - 'a single' or '45'. (there were other earlier variants, but you'll have to ask Merlin1958 about '78's ;) )

Oh and get this, they were 2 -sided, so in order to hear the second set of 'tracks' you had to flip it over! (I know, but it's the truth)

Hell, the "Goblin/Orc/Uruk Hai-guy is out to get me!!! LOL LOL " Record player's" were cool in the day!! LOL

[stroppygoblin]

LOL... I think I have heard of these... these... records...

You may also have heard them referred to by other names, such as 'vinyl' , 'LP', and a variant in size - 'a single' or '45'. (there were other earlier variants, but you'll have to ask Merlin1958 about '78's ;) )

Oh and get this, they were 2 -sided, so in order to hear the second set of 'tracks' you had to flip it over! (I know, but it's the truth)

Hell, the "Goblin/Orc/Uruk Hai-guy is out to get me!!! LOL LOL " Record player's" were cool in the day!! LOL

C'mon you know you meant 'gramophone' :)

only kidding mate :) you're not THAT much older than me :) - but older is older right :wink:

[Merlin1958]

LOL... I think I have heard of these... these... records...

You may also have heard them referred to by other names, such as 'vinyl' , 'LP', and a variant in size - 'a single' or '45'. (there were other earlier variants, but you'll have to ask Merlin1958 about '78's ;) )

Oh and get this, they were 2 -sided, so in order to hear the second set of 'tracks' you had to flip it over! (I know, but it's the truth)

Hell, the "Goblin/Orc/Uruk Hai-guy is out to get me!!! LOL LOL " Record player's" were cool in the day!! LOL

C'mon you know you meant 'gramophone' :)

only kidding mate :) you're not THAT much older than me :) - but older is older right :wink:

LOL "Gramaphone" indeed!! I forget, who won the war? England or the U.S.? We ain't your "Mommie's Colonies" anymore, mate!!! Of course, I am just kidding ya, mate!! We currently have no plans to "occupy", England. Plus, based on recent films, you guys would be quite useful in a "Zombie Apocalypse"!!!



Just messing with ya, dude!! No harm intended.




We better get "back on topic" or we are gonna be in trouble!! LOL

[Bad Penny]

Awesome books, John and Stroppy!



Brilliant catch John (you've done it again) and nice one too Stroppy (nice to see some genuine antiques displayed on the forum) :smile:

[Randall Flagg]

LOL... I think I have heard of these... these... records...

You may also have heard them referred to by other names, such as 'vinyl' , 'LP', and a variant in size - 'a single' or '45'. (there were other earlier variants, but you'll have to ask Merlin1958 about '78's ;) )

Oh and get this, they were 2 -sided, so in order to hear the second set of 'tracks' you had to flip it over! (I know, but it's the truth)
Well aware. My wife has a 1947 Sonora Record Player that was a HS graduation gift to her Father. It plays 78's, 45's, and 33's. It is mono not stereo.
Check out post #4526 for more pics of the before and after restoration:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1316625524-Band%20A1.jpg

[DoctorZaius]

OK, I want everyone to please take what follows seriously. Below you will find my most recent remarque, one that Erin Wells did in my S/L Dr. Sleep (Now I have Vinny and Erin in the S/L). This remarque was commissioned by me - it is NOT one of the CD ones. I took the chance and time to send Erin my own book, at my own cost. No offense to CD, but I figured I would get more for my money this way, and Erin gets more as well, all of it in fact. Because I worked with Erin on this I was able to have a "little" input - I was dying to see more of what was in the mirror, and she agreed. In all likelihood, my remarque will be larger, more detailed, and have more color, than what the CD ones. I just don't want Erin to catch any unnecessary ill will because I wanted to share her creation with my collecting friends. With that in mind, please enjoy Erin's latest creation, and the first of her remarques that I have seen in the Doctor Sleep books. Bravo Erin!

p.s. Grant - drool baby!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1060.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

OK, I want everyone to please take what follows seriously.

You gotta be kidding.
Seriously, it does look fantastic.

[Merlin1958]

Erin, is awesome!!!

[jhanic]

Beautiful!

John

[Scoogs]

For under a hundred bucks shipped it was a good deal.

IMHO I'd get as much as I could back from the seller and keep it.

It might be possible to get another "seal".

That's kind of my thinking.
When I bought it, there were several BIN listings at $115, now they are all around $200, so it makes the price better.
The main issue is over charging for one shipping method and then using another for significantly less and poor packaging that allowed the damage to happen.

I'm wondering if I could use a heat gun to get the seal off of my reading copy and put it on this one...

[George at C-Springs]

This came in the mail today (was one ordered through CD so took awhile).

Anyone got #186? Anyone need #263?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1000.jpg

[Bad Penny]

OK, I want everyone to please take what follows seriously. Below you will find my most recent remarque, one that Erin Wells did in my S/L Dr. Sleep (Now I have Vinny and Erin in the S/L). This remarque was commissioned by me - it is NOT one of the CD ones. I took the chance and time to send Erin my own book, at my own cost. No offense to CD, but I figured I would get more for my money this way, and Erin gets more as well, all of it in fact. Because I worked with Erin on this I was able to have a "little" input - I was dying to see more of what was in the mirror, and she agreed. In all likelihood, my remarque will be larger, more detailed, and have more color, than what the CD ones. I just don't want Erin to catch any unnecessary ill will because I wanted to share her creation with my collecting friends. With that in mind, please enjoy Erin's latest creation, and the first of her remarques that I have seen in the Doctor Sleep books. Bravo Erin!

p.s. Grant - drool baby!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1060.jpg

Absolutely stunning Greg - congratulations, you've certainly lifted the remarque quotient several levels of late - I suppose it's lucky that this Grant of whom you speak hasn't seen either this one or the earlier The Dark Man double pager - he'd likely (a) find out where you live and come over to have a "look" at them or (b) have some type of apoplexy induced wholly by the sighting of the two pieces aforementioned - I won't tell him if you don't :P

[webstar1000]

OK, I want everyone to please take what follows seriously. Below you will find my most recent remarque, one that Erin Wells did in my S/L Dr. Sleep (Now I have Vinny and Erin in the S/L). This remarque was commissioned by me - it is NOT one of the CD ones. I took the chance and time to send Erin my own book, at my own cost. No offense to CD, but I figured I would get more for my money this way, and Erin gets more as well, all of it in fact. Because I worked with Erin on this I was able to have a "little" input - I was dying to see more of what was in the mirror, and she agreed. In all likelihood, my remarque will be larger, more detailed, and have more color, than what the CD ones. I just don't want Erin to catch any unnecessary ill will because I wanted to share her creation with my collecting friends. With that in mind, please enjoy Erin's latest creation, and the first of her remarques that I have seen in the Doctor Sleep books. Bravo Erin!

p.s. Grant - drool baby!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1060.jpg

Absolutely stunning Greg - congratulations, you've certainly lifted the remarque quotient several levels of late - I suppose it's lucky that this Grant of whom you speak hasn't seen either this one or the earlier The Dark Man double pager - he'd likely (a) find out where you live and come over to have a "look" at them or (b) have some type of apoplexy induced wholly by the sighting of the two pieces aforementioned - I won't tell him if you don't :P

WOW. That is soooo cool!

[ICry4Oy]

Merry Christmas to me!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/11346712003_e2b6e61501_b.jpg

[jhanic]

WOW!! Very nice!

John

[stroppygoblin]

Santa came here too whilst I was away...

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/BEB1538B-44CF-4A8E-8158-11C57F8BA7D4_zps3n1qulnd.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/BEB1538B-44CF-4A8E-8158-11C57F8BA7D4_zps3n1qulnd.jpg.html)

[Dan]

Very nice! Is that the UK Roadwork?

[stroppygoblin]

Yes and I really want the US one as I don't collect UK 1st's any more.
It is by far the best of the 3 (or 4 if you include my Rage). It is practically mint condition. I'll post more pics in my Collection thread later.
If anyone wants to buy this or is willing to trade for a US 1st/1st of Roadwork, please PM me.

[Ricky]

Nice remarque, DoctorZaius! And very cool Carrie figures, Clay. Where'd you get them? And that copy of Rage looks amazing.

[ICry4Oy]

Thanks! The Rage is pretty darned near cherry!! Got the Carrie figures at www.toywiz.com (http://www.toywiz.com) :D

...just checked...they still have 'em...

[Ricky]

...just checked...they still have 'em...

Tempting!

[ICry4Oy]

Do it!


Found this in my po box today:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3699/11360283856_af05f7ab44_o.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[NeedfulKings]

Been a while since I got something worth reporting. This will replace my Second Edition (even though I'll keep that too!). I wasn't looking for a First, but while at a local bookseller's open house, I saw this in a cabinet listed at $600. Because it was a special event, used books were listed 20% off in-store (the store is actually their house). The dust jacket is a little dinged, but not bad at all. The book is very tight, square, and clean. The only true flaw is an owners embossed stamp. It's on one of the colored endpapers, so isn't readily "visible," but you can feel it. For $480, I couldn't pass it up.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/1.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/1.jpg.html)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/2.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/2.jpg.html)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/3.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/3.jpg.html)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/4.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/4.jpg.html)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/5.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/5.jpg.html)

[Merlin1958]

Awesome, Bill!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice.

[stroppygoblin]

Nice. Goblins are green (with envy :) )

[at_one]

Just sent final payment for my newest soon to be P&J....The Stand S/L! I have been looking to get this book for quite some time and found one at quite a nice price. It's getting shipped out tomorrow, I might even get it in time to give myself for a Christmas Gift!

[Jimimck]

S/L Stand for Christmas! Awesome. Santa didn't think I was good enough for one this year.

[east-tennessee]

Been a while since I got something worth reporting. This will replace my Second Edition (even though I'll keep that too!). I wasn't looking for a First, but while at a local bookseller's open house, I saw this in a cabinet listed at $600. Because it was a special event, used books were listed 20% off in-store (the store is actually their house). The dust jacket is a little dinged, but not bad at all. The book is very tight, square, and clean. The only true flaw is an owners embossed stamp. It's on one of the colored endpapers, so isn't readily "visible," but you can feel it. For $480, I couldn't pass it up.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/1.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/1.jpg.html)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/2.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/2.jpg.html)


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/3.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/3.jpg.html)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/4.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/4.jpg.html)

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/5.jpg (http://s68.photobucket.com/user/bookking/media/books/5.jpg.html)

Thats a beauty Bill, CONGRATS....ENJOY!!!!!!!....:thumbsup:

[east-tennessee]

Just sent final payment for my newest soon to be P&J....The Stand S/L! I have been looking to get this book for quite some time and found one at quite a nice price. It's getting shipped out tomorrow, I might even get it in time to give myself for a Christmas Gift!

AWESOME X-MAS GIFT TO YOU......please show pics when you can..........:)

[at_one]

Just sent final payment for my newest soon to be P&J....The Stand S/L! I have been looking to get this book for quite some time and found one at quite a nice price. It's getting shipped out tomorrow, I might even get it in time to give myself for a Christmas Gift!

AWESOME X-MAS GIFT TO YOU......please show pics when you can..........:)

Oh, you better believe it!!! It may even push me to get a collection thread started.

[east-tennessee]

Just sent final payment for my newest soon to be P&J....The Stand S/L! I have been looking to get this book for quite some time and found one at quite a nice price. It's getting shipped out tomorrow, I might even get it in time to give myself for a Christmas Gift!

AWESOME X-MAS GIFT TO YOU......please show pics when you can..........:)

Oh, you better believe it!!! It may even push me to get a collection thread started.

Yes you should do that...I've been meaning to for years.......:lol1:

Brian..

[Bad Penny]

Just sent final payment for my newest soon to be P&J....The Stand S/L! I have been looking to get this book for quite some time and found one at quite a nice price. It's getting shipped out tomorrow, I might even get it in time to give myself for a Christmas Gift!

AWESOME X-MAS GIFT TO YOU......please show pics when you can..........:)

Oh, you better believe it!!! It may even push me to get a collection thread started.

Yes you should do that...I've been meaning to for years.......:lol1:

Brian..

You both should guys - the more the merrier !!!! :smile:

[shaq]

I received a package from Cemetery Dance at the weekend, Doctor Sleep Numbered limited.

I emailed re cancellations and a week or two later they emailed me stating a book had become available and a week later proud owner of 185.

Well I will be when I get it on Christmas Day.

[thegunslinger41]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.

What an AWESOME day this is :dance: Congratulations!

Mulleins

[stroppygoblin]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.

Best Christmas present ever! Congratulations!

[SirFolio16]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[jhanic]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.

Congratulations! A most worthy collectible!

John

[webstar1000]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.

Congratulations! A most worthy collectible!

John

lol.. well said!

[Br!an]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.

Yeehaw!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations! Welcome, Gavin! :)

[Merlin1958]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.



Congratulations!!!!!

[Brian James Freeman]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.

Congratulations!!

[Ben Eads]

Awesome Gunslinger!

[Ben Eads]

Got this in the mail today. Yay!

Thanks to Mulleins for pointing out it's a lettered edition!

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMAG0303.jpg

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMAG0306.jpg

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMAG0310.jpg

[RC65]

Nice. I have most of Hill's prose works, but that's one of two I don't have.

[Ben Eads]

Thanks, RC65!

This is my first one. ;)

[Merlin1958]

I don't know about others, but I get a real "kick" out of seeing the "newer" folk (no offense intended) get their King editions. It reminds me of way back when!! Good stuff!!!

[Ben Eads]

I don't know about others, but I get a real "kick" out of seeing the "newer" folk (no offense intended) get their King editions. It reminds me of way back when!! Good stuff!!!

I know, right? ;)

[Br!an]

Got this in the mail today. Yay!


It looks to be in great shape. Good find!

[Ben Eads]

Thanks to Mulleins insight, this is a lettered edition! WOOT!

The PC threw me off.

http://subterraneanpress.com/store/product_detail/pop_art_preorder

[herbertwest]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.

Congratulations !

[Br!an]

Thanks to Mulleins insight, this is a lettered edition! WOOT!

The PC threw me off.

http://subterraneanpress.com/store/product_detail/pop_art_preorder

The infamous Subterranean PC copy.

[stroppygoblin]

Came yesterday:
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1386426925-Bachman%20Books%20Case.JPG

Jerome - you posted this a while back - can you provide some info please? Is it for the paperbacks? How many does it hold? (presumably 4) where did you get it?

[Randall Flagg]

Came yesterday:
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1386426925-Bachman%20Books%20Case.JPG

Jerome - you posted this a while back - can you provide some info please? Is it for the paperbacks? How many does it hold? (presumably 4) where did you get it?
It holds the 4 USA Bachman paperbacks. Not sure if it holds the UK books. Another member had a few trial run cases made.

[bdwyer19]

Came yesterday:
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1386426925-Bachman%20Books%20Case.JPG

Jerome - you posted this a while back - can you provide some info please? Is it for the paperbacks? How many does it hold? (presumably 4) where did you get it?
It holds the 4 USA Bachman paperbacks. Not sure if it holds the UK books. Another member had a few trial run cases made.

The slipcase maker was Jeff Whiley, out of the UK. Let me know if you need his email address. He's created a couple slipcases for my signed/remarqued 1st editions as well.

[thegunslinger41]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.

I can't stop staring at him! Help!!!!! Is this normal??

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/IMG_0988_zps169b774e.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/IMG_0988_zps169b774e.jpg.html)


Oh...and PS.. Still looking for an S/L of Salem's Lot.

[Br!an]

Gavin James Ayala. Born saturday at 1141pm. 8lb 7oz. pics to come.

I can't stop staring at him! Help!!!!! Is this normal??


AWWW!!! Beautiful!

I believe that is perfectly normal.

[Merlin1958]

Since, Shannon wants to surprise folks the "spoiler" tags, but this is a really really cool P&J!!!


http://imageshack.com/a/img28/9861/bgkr.jpg


http://imageshack.com/a/img14/3457/jqcb.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img856/5972/ajqr.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img51/8341/1u0e.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img69/4447/48pj.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Is that the jacket? :arg:

[WeDealInLead]

http://imageshack.us/a/img513/5757/b3v2.jpg

[Robert Fulman]

Is that the jacket? :arg:

That it is. The dust jacket art is by my brother, so it's bit difficult to be completely objective. I like it, to the extent that I think it's possible to like any piece of abstract art (i.e., not really my thing). I'll reserve judgment on how well it serves as a dust jacket until I actually see it. I do know that Shannon is quite fond of it, though, as he mentions it pretty often.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

OK......thanks.

Mulleins

[Robert Fulman]

Although now that I've had a chance to compare to the original version, I think it works better than I was expecting it to. The colors look a little better, and I think the folding does focus the eye a little better. Also, it's a bit unfair to call it "abstract", as there is actual concrete content in the picture which isn't entirely visible in Merlin's photo.

Specifically, the image of a pencil and a book, and beneath that a world of fantasy:
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/Robert_Fulman/coversnippet_zpsdfa66c29.jpg

Back on topic, I like that "New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos". I just read "Lovecraft: A Look Behind the Cthulhu Mythos", which went into great detail about the founding of Arhkam House. It was fascinating reading, especially since it was written in the early 1970s.

[stroppygoblin]

new book, new book! (i'm officially changing my mood to "happy" now to go with the Christmas Hat)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/5557F054-DEC6-46BD-AC7A-90AA94B8E0A4_zpszhbrvtln.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/5557F054-DEC6-46BD-AC7A-90AA94B8E0A4_zpszhbrvtln.jpg.html)

[Dan]

Nice! That's a hard one to get at a reasonable price.

[at_one]

I first read this book when I was 11 or 12 years old, my Aunt gave it to me as a Birthday present even though my parents were against me reading "that stuff" at a younger age. Being my first SK experience, my mind was blown!!! Ever since I started seriously collecting SK books, about 10 years ago, I have wanted this edition. Thankfully I was able to strike up an awesome deal with our very own Shibus, and now it is finally mine!!!!

http://i42.tinypic.com/1268ap0.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/20uooxt.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2ag0lrd.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/15d6p82.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2dc8niw.jpg

And that is how it is sitting on my book shelf until I figure out a sweet way to display it. Best Christmas present I have ever given myself!!!

[jhanic]

Congratulations! One of almost everyone's holy grails!

John

[Randall Flagg]

I first read this book when I was 11 or 12 years old, my Aunt gave it to me as a Birthday present even though my parents were against me reading "that stuff" at a younger age. Being my first SK experience, my mind was blown!!! Ever since I started seriously collecting SK books, about 10 years ago, I have wanted this edition. Thankfully I was able to strike up an awesome deal with our very own Shibus, and now it is finally mine!!!!
And that is how it is sitting on my book shelf until I figure out a sweet way to display it. Best Christmas present I have ever given myself!!!
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1387397473-Stand%20Easel%20measuremnets.jpg



http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1387397606-2%20door%20A.JPG

[bdwyer19]

I first read this book when I was 11 or 12 years old, my Aunt gave it to me as a Birthday present even though my parents were against me reading "that stuff" at a younger age. Being my first SK experience, my mind was blown!!! Ever since I started seriously collecting SK books, about 10 years ago, I have wanted this edition. Thankfully I was able to strike up an awesome deal with our very own Shibus, and now it is finally mine!!!!

http://i42.tinypic.com/1268ap0.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/20uooxt.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2ag0lrd.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/15d6p82.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2dc8niw.jpg

And that is how it is sitting on my book shelf until I figure out a sweet way to display it. Best Christmas present I have ever given myself!!!

Congrats!! You're not far from me… If you ever need someone to watch it for you, I'd be more than happy to! :)

[webstar1000]

That S/L Stand is amazing... on my list for next year for sure... just worried what it will set me back!!!!!!!!! Congrats on that book my man:)

[Merlin1958]

Big time congrats are definitely in order, guys!!!

[Jimimck]

Love it when I see this book added to people's collections! Nice one!

[at_one]

I first read this book when I was 11 or 12 years old, my Aunt gave it to me as a Birthday present even though my parents were against me reading "that stuff" at a younger age. Being my first SK experience, my mind was blown!!! Ever since I started seriously collecting SK books, about 10 years ago, I have wanted this edition. Thankfully I was able to strike up an awesome deal with our very own Shibus, and now it is finally mine!!!!
And that is how it is sitting on my book shelf until I figure out a sweet way to display it. Best Christmas present I have ever given myself!!!
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1387397473-Stand%20Easel%20measuremnets.jpg



http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1387397606-2%20door%20A.JPG

Jerome, you read my mind...right after I set up the purchase of this book I started thinking about displaying it and I remembered that you had posted that solution. Thank you for saving me some time searching for it!!! IIRC, didn't you have an insert made for the bottom of the book so the weight of the page block didn't pull on the binding? Sorry if my terminology is a bit off...

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I'm still looking for a "Single Letter" edition of this, if anyone wants to sell me one. Preferably letter A, B or C.

[Jimimck]

Now that's a new level of desire for me. Not just a lettered, but a single letter. Nice.

[stroppygoblin]

Puts my gift SoD in its place! :rolleyes2: Awesome aquisition at_one !!! :drool:

[Scoogs]

Congrats!! You're not far from me… If you ever need someone to watch it for you, I'd be more than happy to! :)

You beat me to it. I was just about to tell him the same thing!
Congrats At_one.

[Bad Penny]

Love it when I see this book added to people's collections! Nice one!

Here, Hear !!! Well stated James :smile:

[Tito_Villa]

Great stuff

[Ben Mears]

I first read this book when I was 11 or 12 years old, my Aunt gave it to me as a Birthday present even though my parents were against me reading "that stuff" at a younger age. Being my first SK experience, my mind was blown!!! Ever since I started seriously collecting SK books, about 10 years ago, I have wanted this edition. Thankfully I was able to strike up an awesome deal with our very own Shibus, and now it is finally mine!!!!

http://i42.tinypic.com/1268ap0.jpg



http://i40.tinypic.com/20uooxt.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2ag0lrd.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/15d6p82.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2dc8niw.jpg

And that is how it is sitting on my book shelf until I figure out a sweet way to display it. Best Christmas present I have ever given myself!!!

Great looking book. I wish I liked the story enough to justify getting a copy.

[stroppygoblin]

Great looking book. I wish I liked the story enough to justify getting a copy.

:frown1: <faints> :ft:

[Ben Eads]

Very nice looking book!

One of these days...

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all! Nice items!

[stroppygoblin]

WOOT!!! Looks like I was one of the lucky UK recipients getting this before Christmas!!

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/C2223586-92A7-4F4A-9507-B04D04A24D38_zpscl92rg4p.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/C2223586-92A7-4F4A-9507-B04D04A24D38_zpscl92rg4p.jpg.html)

More pics being posted in the collection thread!

[Ari_Racing]

Awesome!

[The Library Policeman]

Got my Pet Semetary too but haven't even opened the box due to the arrival of my newest and best ever pride and joy - My baby daughter Holly, born on 16th December at 6.48 pm. 8lbs exactly. Mother and daughter doing great.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps6e6c9e5a.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps8cc4ea06.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps5f28013e.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

Congrats again Alan! :clap::clap::clap:

[Tito_Villa]

Big congrats Alan, very happy for you both!

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks guys!

Her first bedtime story was about Daddy meeting Stephen King in Paris 4 weeks before she was born............... She yawned and fell asleep :D

[ELazansky]

Congrats Alan!. A true 1/1 :-)

[Br!an]

Adorable! :thumbsup:

[stroppygoblin]

Once again on this thread I post something new and someone completely upstages me :)

[biomieg]

Congratulations, Alan! Can't wait for mine... (still four months to go).

[jhanic]

She picked up a great day to be born (it's my birthday too). She's adorable!

John

[Br!an]

Once again on this thread I post something new and someone completely upstages me :)


Batting a thousand!

They say these things come in threes.

[bdwyer19]

Congrats Alan!!

[Randall Flagg]

Thank you for saving me some time searching for it!!! IIRC, didn't you have an insert made for the bottom of the book so the weight of the page block didn't pull on the binding? Sorry if my terminology is a bit off...
Yes.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1387490910-Plastic%20The%20Stand%20with%20insert.JPG

[Ari_Racing]

Some cool items I received yesterday :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q75/s720x720/1507659_10202984916328582_1461927768_n.jpg

The Rage copy is FLAWLESS and I only paid U$S 140 for it.

[Merlin1958]

Awesome, Ari!!!

[DoctorZaius]

Some cool items I received yesterday :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q75/s720x720/1507659_10202984916328582_1461927768_n.jpg

The Rage copy is FLAWLESS and I only paid U$S 140 for it.

That Rage is a real beauty!

[stroppygoblin]

I have a nice UK Roadwork that would sit well with that UK Rage....
PM me if interested.

[bdwyer19]

Some cool items I received yesterday :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q75/s720x720/1507659_10202984916328582_1461927768_n.jpg

The Rage copy is FLAWLESS and I only paid U$S 140 for it.

Congrats!! Rage looks awesome, but I'm eyeing that copy of Christine more!

[webstar1000]

Nice Stuff boys... I am on a little stand still with new stuff until my DT is all taken care of.. then I will be back! Love looking at the great scores though so keep em comin!!!!!!

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks for the offering, stroppygoblin!

At this moment I have to wait since I have other books to arrive (and pay next month) :)

[stroppygoblin]

Thanks for the offering, stroppygoblin!

At this moment I have to wait since I have other books to arrive (and pay next month) :)

No rush my friend, I am in the same boat. Let me know if you have a strong desire for it and I'd be happy to keep it waiting.

[Br!an]

Merry Christmas to me! Merry Christmas to me! I received four boxes. Oh what can they be?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4327.JPG

[Jimimck]

You better not make us wait until Christmas to show us what's inside! Open them!

[webstar1000]

You better not make us wait until Christmas to show us what's inside! Open them!

big time!

[ELazansky]

Just got my copy of Mister October - signed by over 50+ authors and limited to only 80 copies:


http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/MisterOctober_zps823c5a53.jpg

[Bad Penny]

Congrats again Alan! :clap::clap::clap:

Excellently awesome arrival Alan - congratulations mate, well done !!!!!! :excited:

[Ben Eads]

Awesome books guys!

ELazansky, I love your Mister October!

[Br!an]

So I was taking pictures of my treasures when the mailman returned with another box.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/cabinetmaniac/Books/IMG_4351.jpg

[Br!an]

The goodies from the first boxes were:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/cabinetmaniac/Books/IMG_4346.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/cabinetmaniac/Books/IMG_4344.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/cabinetmaniac/Books/IMG_4348.jpg?t=1387569761
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/cabinetmaniac/Books/IMG_4347.jpg

And last but not least:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_4350.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_4331.JPG

More pics in my Collection thread soon.

[Br!an]

The airmail box from PS Publishing contained:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/cabinetmaniac/Books/IMG_4356.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/cabinetmaniac/Books/IMG_4357.jpg

Now I know where all that money went!!! :rock:

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Jimimck]

Nice!

[ICry4Oy]

Acrylic case for Knowing Darkness:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/11473208226_5247fd6f69_b.jpg






http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3735/11473204196_96925ed3fe_b.jpg

This is not the "traycased" Knowing Darkness, just the normal slipcased edition. The seller had only one acrylic case for this edition made as a prototype for the traycased versions he is selling so this is one-of-a-kind!

[RC65]

Acrylic case for Knowing Darkness:


This is not the "traycased" Knowing Darkness, just the normal slipcased edition. The seller had only one acrylic case for this edition made as a prototype for the traycased versions he is selling so this is one-of-a-kind!

Too bad -- I was all set to run to eBay and grab one. I saw all those auctions, but didn't remember one for the slipcased edition...I got all excited, thinking that had changed. Oh well. Enjoy yours!

[RC65]

ELazansky or Br!an, could one of you post some pics of the sig pages in MISTER OCTOBER? I wavered on that one long and hard, but finally opted not to pull the trigger on them. I'd love to see what I missed (and may have to pick up on the secondary market).

[ICry4Oy]

He still has several available for the traycased edition. This one wasn't listed. I sent him a message inquiring as to how the slipcased edition would look in it. He let me know that it was too big for that edition but he believed he had one in his warehouse that was made as a prototype for the traycased editions that would fit the slipcased editions. Got back to me a few days later and indeed he had just the one and only one that was made. He is a heck of a nice guy!

[bdwyer19]

Acrylic case for Knowing Darkness:


This is not the "traycased" Knowing Darkness, just the normal slipcased edition. The seller had only one acrylic case for this edition made as a prototype for the traycased versions he is selling so this is one-of-a-kind!

Too bad -- I was all set to run to eBay and grab one. I saw all those auctions, but didn't remember one for the slipcased edition...I got all excited, thinking that had changed. Oh well. Enjoy yours!

Me too! I saw the pictures first, before reading the text, and was excited to see the case for the slipcased version. Oh well, indeed!

[Groomp]

early christmas gift!
http://25.media.tumblr.com/2b48e048ca8f96e102f046f7902c4fa7/tumblr_my519xjo5q1qbobe0o1_500.png

(and I know that a first edition DoTT is on it's way)

[ELazansky]

ELazansky or Br!an, could one of you post some pics of the sig pages in MISTER OCTOBER? I wavered on that one long and hard, but finally opted not to pull the trigger on them. I'd love to see what I missed (and may have to pick up on the secondary market).

Brian posted pics of every signature page in his Collection thread, so check them out there.

I wavered for a while on it too. It was supposed to only have 60 copies, but it looks like they had enough interest to make 80. It also came with the eBook version, so it is on my list to read soon...

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks for the good wishes everyone and congrats on all the great new books, guys.

[fearless-freak]

this triple disc Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 blu-ray boxset is limited to 10,000 copies

http://i40.tinypic.com/1zbq8nt.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/11uvpxf.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/kbow0x.jpg

[Br!an]

ELazansky or Br!an, could one of you post some pics of the sig pages in MISTER OCTOBER? I wavered on that one long and hard, but finally opted not to pull the trigger on them. I'd love to see what I missed (and may have to pick up on the secondary market).

I did on my collection thread. Here you go...

Mister October: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17544-Book-Collection-Br!an&p=820455&viewfull=1#post820455

Doctor Sleep Gift Edtition: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17544-Book-Collection-Br!an&p=820450&viewfull=1#post820450

[Br!an]

ELazansky or Br!an, could one of you post some pics of the sig pages in MISTER OCTOBER? I wavered on that one long and hard, but finally opted not to pull the trigger on them. I'd love to see what I missed (and may have to pick up on the secondary market).

Brian posted pics of every signature page in his Collection thread, so check them out there.

I wavered for a while on it too. It was supposed to only have 60 copies, but it looks like they had enough interest to make 80. It also came with the eBook version, so it is on my list to read soon...

I am happy to have it. I ordered late myself. More because of my book budget than my desire for the book. I'm very pleased with the result. It's full of interesting art and stories. Every author signed, so I see it as a bargain at four dollars per signature.

Plus it's a good cause. (All profits go to Rick Hautala's widow.)

There are no more limited editions available but there are still hardcovers, softcovers and ebooks.

http://journal-store.com/fiction/mister-october-an-anthology-in-memory-of-rick-hautala/ (http://journal-store.com/fiction/mister-october-an-anthology-in-memory-of-rick-hautala/)

[thegunslinger41]

Just wanted the Darktower.org community know that "mcdonaldj" is a superb fella. Just recently swapped DT2 S/L's with him.

-Gabriel

So....I will be posting a batch of NP&J's here soon.

[SirFolio16]

I will second that... I just bought a couple of S/L's from him and all went perfectly. Great communication and the books are superb.

[RC65]

ELazansky or Br!an, could one of you post some pics of the sig pages in MISTER OCTOBER? I wavered on that one long and hard, but finally opted not to pull the trigger on them. I'd love to see what I missed (and may have to pick up on the secondary market).

I did on my collection thread. Here you go...

Mister October: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17544-Book-Collection-Br!an&p=820455&viewfull=1#post820455



Great -- thank you! Though it did make me even more disappointed that I passed on the S/L editions... :cry:

[Stockerlone]

The first Christmas presents....

Even a small tradition. My first Christmas present that I opened was the Julklapp/ Secret Santa gift from a German Horror Forum member.

Stephen King - Kapiniu Pamaina - Four past midnight
from Lituania
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT26951.JPG


An other nice present...
Stephen King + Stewart O´Nan
Ein Gesicht in der Menge / A Face in Crowd
German HC from Publisher rororo
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2675.JPG


A gift that I made myself.:dance:
Maybe one of the best produced German books in the last years..

Salman Rushdie - Grimus
Limited to 200, signed by the author and the Illustrator Jim Avignon
Bound in Half cloth, silk moiré with colored paper cover in traycase
Publisher - EDITION PHANTASIA
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2684.JPG

Limited signed traycased
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2687.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2691.JPG

Limited signed from Salman Rushdie and Jim Avingnon
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2689.JPG

Two illustrations from Jim Avignon
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2690.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Finally matted and framed a Whelan piece that came with the S/L Knowing Darkness. This is my second piece.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/medium/walking_dude_634x950.jpg



Side by side comparison with my other piece:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1388092685-whelan%20framed%20comparison%201045x697.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Good stuff!!