Your New Pride and Joy!

[at_one]

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

B E A Utiful!!!!

[TwistedNadine]

Crow Man this is absolutely spectacular. Love the artwork and the frame is a perfect compliment. Envious.



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

[Dan]

Very nice looking!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[Merlin1958]

Jerome, you "ROCK" my friend!! :clap::clap::clap:

[Bad Penny]

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

B E A Utiful!!!!

Well, shoot, colour me the exact same shade as an Aussie gherkin (which is about as green as green can ever get) !!!!!

Brilliant pair Jerome (and, mate, I don't say that to too many blokes) :P

[Merlin1958]

I received this very, very interesting book, conceived by, J.J. Abrams that appears to be a very cool story. It is a "Book, within a book" so to speak and was featured on "The Colbert Report". I can't wait to get started!!!

http://imageshack.com/a/img600/4711/xsyy.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img69/7489/r4kn.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img32/1450/7ef2.jpg

[Joe315]

It is a very cool book. I enjoyed it very much.

[Ben Eads]

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

I love the art!

[mae]

That Rushdie book looks amazing!

[Lot guy]

I came across a Cycle Of The Werewolf S/L
I now own #161
Very happy about this as COTW & Salem's Log are my favorite King Titles & have the most meaning for me
Book is in fine with fine slipcase
Here's a picture of the COTW that is inscribed to my son & the S/L
Now I just need to find art portfolio for these
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[Br!an]

I came across a Cycle Of The Werewolf S/L
I now own #161
Very happy about this as COTW & Salem's Log are my favorite King Titles & have the most meaning for me
Book is in fine with fine slipcase
Here's a picture of the COTW that is inscribed to my son & the S/L
Now I just need to find art portfolio for these
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps9598fd7e.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsfbdfd665.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps73061a3d.jpg~320x480

Very nice!

[jhanic]

Very nice indeed! The s/l Cycle of the Werewolf is one of the few s/l Kings that I don't own.

John

[Bad Penny]

Both are sweet editions - personalisation makes the world of difference to a book, just gives it that added dimension of satisfaction of ownership :smile:

[Pasiuk57]

Try to find the matching portfolio!

[thegunslinger41]

Got these at a Stephen King book shelter/rescue. Now in a loving home, all nice and swaddled next to all of their brothers and sisters.



http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/pbj_zps3a57c38d.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/pbj_zps3a57c38d.jpg.html)

[herbertwest]

"Got these at a Stephen King book shelter/rescue" ?

Meaning, an AWESOME deal? A reasonable price?

[thegunslinger41]

Haha...no these weren't "deals", but the prices did reflect current market values which was fine by me!


G

[Priest]

Finally found my Fantasy & SiFi Issue, with the first publication of the Gunslinger.
I really love all my babies, but this one has a special place ;D

http://imageshack.us/a/img34/6112/a7mn.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[herbertwest]

Looks in great condition too!
:thumbsup:

[Priest]

Looks in great condition too!
:thumbsup:

its older then i am , and it is in better shape ;D

[Jimimck]

Nice! I've been looking for one of them recently.

[Br!an]

Looks like it's in great condition.

I have the last four in NF to fine condition. I don't have that one yet.

Yet another 2014 goal.

[stroppygoblin]

All of this FINALLY on its way from my US offices...
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/596E15D8-BE0D-4883-9733-64FFD099A9B6_zpsttgulgcc.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/596E15D8-BE0D-4883-9733-64FFD099A9B6_zpsttgulgcc.jpg.html)

[stroppygoblin]

Can't wait :)

[jhanic]

WOW!!!

John

[WeDealInLead]

Got these at a Stephen King book shelter/rescue. Now in a loving home, all nice and swaddled next to all of their brothers and sisters.



http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/pbj_zps3a57c38d.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/pbj_zps3a57c38d.jpg.html)

Nicely done.

[dnemec]

All of this FINALLY on its way from my US offices...
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/596E15D8-BE0D-4883-9733-64FFD099A9B6_zpsttgulgcc.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/596E15D8-BE0D-4883-9733-64FFD099A9B6_zpsttgulgcc.jpg.html)

What a happy day when they finally arrive!!!

[Br!an]

All of this FINALLY on its way from my US offices...
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/596E15D8-BE0D-4883-9733-64FFD099A9B6_zpsttgulgcc.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/596E15D8-BE0D-4883-9733-64FFD099A9B6_zpsttgulgcc.jpg.html)

That should make you a chuffedgoblin! or is that chuffygoblin?

[Lot guy]

That looks like a nice haul!
I see the copy of IT made it safe,
Happy Birthday

[George at C-Springs]

Got this one in today ... wasn't really ever expecting to add it to the collection with only 20 copies out there. Thank you David, you've helped to start off my 2014 on the right note!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1063.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1061.jpg

[Br!an]

No need to rub it in. :lol:

[George at C-Springs]

Whoops ... sorry about that ... deleting! Don't know what happened there.

[Lot guy]

Very nice is that oversized

[George at C-Springs]

Very nice is that oversized

I'll have to measure it when I get home tonight, but no I don't think so ... seemed normal to me.

EDIT: It's 7" x 10", so yes a little taller and a little wider than most other proofs, but not so big as Battleground or SOD. It's exactly the same size as SK Collector's 11/22/63 traycase, the white & burgundy one.

[at_one]

Got these 2 in the mail over the weekend....

http://i39.tinypic.com/2wgg9x2.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/qzlpq0.jpg

[at_one]

double post.

[Lot guy]

I came home to these a few days ago,
Salem's Lot Limited Editions,
The gift edition in Collector's traycase was inscribed to me this summer so not new but thought it looked nice next to the new ones,
Sealed gift edition & S/L #47 Black
The S/L was purchased from Dgraham42,
One of the other members here had tried purchasing but he wanted to be paid in gift form,
Like the other member I wasn't comfortable with that since he had no reputation here or on Collector's site
He did agree to be paid in goods & services form & transaction went smooth,
I was leery about this at first but Darren ended up being a great seller keeping in phone contact from start of purchase till book was in my hands & inspected,
Has anybody here had a tray case made for the S/L


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http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps20b313b9.jpg~320x480

http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsaa1b4145.jpg~320x480

Hoping pictures show up this time

[herbertwest]

Nothing fancy, but : HAVEN season 4, press DVDs. First and final episodes. I only had the press DVD for the first episod

[biomieg]

That copy of Skeleton Crew is well-traveled, Nick! Did you know it used to reside in the collection of Anne Rice? Or at least, that's what I was told.

[at_one]

That copy of Skeleton Crew is well-traveled, Nick! Did you know it used to reside in the collection of Anne Rice? Or at least, that's what I was told.

Sweet! I plan on it staying here for a while, would love to get it signed by SK and J.K. Potter myself!!!

[biomieg]

That would make it a one of a kind collectible for sure.

[olverts]

That copy of Skeleton Crew is well-traveled, Nick! Did you know it used to reside in the collection of Anne Rice? Or at least, that's what I was told.

That's true !
The bookseller i bought it from was selling a lot of books from her library.
It originally had a sticker on the dust jacket with a number and her name handwritten on it .
Maybe stupid but i removed it :)

[at_one]

That copy of Skeleton Crew is well-traveled, Nick! Did you know it used to reside in the collection of Anne Rice? Or at least, that's what I was told.

That's true !
The bookseller i bought it from was selling a lot of books from her library.
It originally had a sticker on the dust jacket with a number and her name handwritten on it .
Maybe stupid but i removed it :)

Me knowing is just the same as a sticker saying so. I don't really collect for investment, so it doesn't really matter. What does matter is that I now have a kick ass story to go along with the book!!!

[olverts]

Found a few old Pictures of the book Before i removed the stickers , but i was wrong : her name wasn´t handwritten only the "catalog" number

http://www.bilddump.se/bilder/20140106221633-83.249.154.240.jpg
http://www.bilddump.se/bilder/20140106221836-83.249.154.240.jpg

[at_one]

Found a few old Pictures of the book Before i removed the stickers , but i was wrong : her name wasn´t handwritten only the "catalog" number

http://www.bilddump.se/bilder/20140106221633-83.249.154.240.jpg
http://www.bilddump.se/bilder/20140106221836-83.249.154.240.jpg

Even better, thanks! Pictures saved alongside the pics I have taken...now I have "official" proof!!!

[Lot guy]

Congrats on the new additions I would love to get a Skeleton Crew one of these days
I really like how the signatures are done in silver for that book
Nice contrast

[at_one]

Congrats on the new additions I would love to get a Skeleton Crew one of these days
I really like how the signatures are done in silver for that book
Nice contrast

This is one of the unsigned copies, but I did get the art portfolio with it and I am working on a plan for the sigs....

[stroppygoblin]

Big parcel from US arrived today! everything safe and sound :sweat_002:

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/089DEFF6-EB04-4182-965E-905C04329BE0_zps4gyc0uvw.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/089DEFF6-EB04-4182-965E-905C04329BE0_zps4gyc0uvw.jpg.html)

[Merlin1958]

Congrats on the new additions I would love to get a Skeleton Crew one of these days
I really like how the signatures are done in silver for that book
Nice contrast

You and me both, Dude!!!

Congrats!!!

[Lot guy]

Awesome books Simon,
Hope you enjoy the IT 25th Anniversary!
Sent Paypal gift for the shipping difference,
My Salem's Lot pictures aren't show up on my phone,
Can someone comment on wether they are up

[Joe315]

Awesome books Simon,
Hope you enjoy the IT 25th Anniversary!
Sent Paypal gift for the shipping difference,
My Salem's Lot pictures aren't show up on my phone,
Can someone comment on wether they are up

Not showing up for me either.

[dnemec]

Big parcel from US arrived today! everything safe and sound :sweat_002:

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/089DEFF6-EB04-4182-965E-905C04329BE0_zps4gyc0uvw.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/089DEFF6-EB04-4182-965E-905C04329BE0_zps4gyc0uvw.jpg.html)

SWEET!!!! What a wonderful day!!!!

[stroppygoblin]

Awesome books Simon,
Hope you enjoy the IT 25th Anniversary!
Sent Paypal gift for the shipping difference,
My Salem's Lot pictures aren't show up on my phone,
Can someone comment on wether they are up

Thanks Matt - I saved opening that one till last - its definitely my favourite!! (Knowing Darkness and the Eastern Press Dead Zone are a close 2nd though!)
Got the paypal - thanks again.

Your pictures are not showing up - I think the problem is you are missing the colon after the http in your link - add that and they should work :)

[The Library Policeman]

Great lot of books, Simon. Congrats!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats all!!!

[Lot guy]

http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps986822bf.jpg~320x480
http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4a30efdc.jpg~320x480
http://http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsaa1b4145.jpg~320x480

[Joe315]

Still can't see them in your post but found the issue. You had "http://" twice for some reason. Very nice book by the way.


http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps986822bf.jpg~320x480
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[Lot guy]

Thanks & thanks for the help Joe315
Still getting used to photobucket,

[stroppygoblin]

Photobucket makes this easy. Open the picture you wish to post in PB and look for the 'Links to share this photo' options. The one you want is the last one 'IMG' just click on this and it will copy it to the clipboard. Then just paste it into the thread. no other tags need be applied.

[Randall Flagg]

Awesome books Simon,
Hope you enjoy the IT 25th Anniversary!
Sent Paypal gift for the shipping difference,
My Salem's Lot pictures aren't show up on my phone,
Can someone comment on wether they are up
They weren't up, but I fixed the links.
You had an "extra" https:// in each of the image links.

[wizardsrainbow]

I just got this in the mail today...not shown is a flatsigned 1st trade of Tom Gordon also given out at the party in Central Park in 1999

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Rap.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

UGH...image too damned small.

Complete Rap package.....Rap S/L, envelope, necklace, 2 quizzes, Tom Gordon, 2 place settings and written invitation with postmarked envelope from King to Stanley Wiater

[jhanic]

Beautiful, David! Congratulations!

John

[CRinVA]

nice!

[bdwyer19]

Impressive David! Congrats!

[Merlin1958]

Sweet, David!!!

[Pasiuk57]

Congrats! A complete set is not easy to get. I wonder how many complete sets are out there?

[stroppygoblin]

Sigh.

I post a delivery of 20+ books (including IT25th, Knowing Darkness, Eastern Press Dead Zone AND a 1st/1st Shining) and I STILL get 1- upped!!!! :mad1:

Seriously though, a complete French Lieutenants Rap set is a freakin awesome thing to own - Congrats David!! :rock::cool::thumbsup:

Edit: expecting to see some better pics in your collection thread...

[wizardsrainbow]

Before I get too excited....a friend just decided to purchase this set from me. Here today gone tomorrow....sometimes that's how it goes.

[Roog]

Found another Doubleday Holdorf book to add to my collection: Night Shift!

http://www.roog.nu/352.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all!

[stroppygoblin]

Before I get too excited....a friend just decided to purchase this set from me. Here today gone tomorrow....sometimes that's how it goes.

Can you post pics before it goes??

[carlosdetweiller]

Before I get too excited....a friend just decided to purchase this set from me. Here today gone tomorrow....sometimes that's how it goes.

I almost bought that set when it was listed online. Was that from Ken Lopez or Between-The-Covers? I forget. It was a nice set at a good price. In the end I elected to pass on it though. Didn't Stanley Wiater write his name or put an ownership stamp or something like that inside the NLR? I think that was what turned me off.

[webstar1000]

Before I get too excited....a friend just decided to purchase this set from me. Here today gone tomorrow....sometimes that's how it goes.

Can you post pics before it goes??

Ill second that.

[stroppygoblin]

Thanks to a great tip from Robert Fulman - I just received this for the bargain price of £72!!!

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/FD0EAED2-AE27-409E-89D3-E79CACF4C118_zpstvlunewy.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/FD0EAED2-AE27-409E-89D3-E79CACF4C118_zpstvlunewy.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/B74E1A13-D5CE-4A92-9E52-932C14AA4D12_zpsanyqfpfz.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/B74E1A13-D5CE-4A92-9E52-932C14AA4D12_zpsanyqfpfz.jpg.html)

Just need to do some research to find out why this has no number or traycase....

Update: just spoke to PS. As expected this is a publishers or more likely a contributors copy. May have been given to one of the artists. Unfortunately they don't have any additional tray cases, so I will hope one turns up (unlikely) or get one made. (assuming I hang on to it - as some of you are are aware signed limiteds are not my thing and I obtain them mainly as a way of trading for or selling on to raise money for my missing US 1sts (Carrie, 'salem's Lot, Night Shift, Gunslinger)

[Br!an]

Nice book! I think I have something even nicer and more special around here. Let me take some pics and I'll get them posted pronto. :lol:


I'm not trying to be pedantic here, just informative.

Publishers order extra page blocks from the printer in order to cover losses and damage, and to provide Presentation Copies. They will then send most, if not all, of those to the binder being sure that there will still be extras. Once the books are received from the binder they are typically numbered/lettered or marked as Presentation Copies (or not. There is no rule. PS usually does mark their PC copies though.) A Presentation Copy is one reserved for the publisher, author, illustrator, etc.. Some of the books are left unnumbered; these are referred to as Out of Series. If a numbered/lettered, or PC for that matter, edition is damaged then they have replacements. Once all obligations are met the extras make their way into the market. Most are marked PC, or in PS Publishing's case marked with their stamp, before reaching the market, but not all.

Even though Out of Series copies may well become "Presentation Copies", that isn't the intent at publication.

[stroppygoblin]

Nice book! I think I have something even nicer and more special around here. Let me take some pics and I'll get them posted pronto. :lol:


I'm not trying to be pedantic here, just informative.

Publishers order extra page blocks from the printer in order to cover losses and damage, and to provide Presentation Copies. They will then send most, if not all, of those to the binder being sure that there will still be extras. Once the books are received from the binder they are typically numbered/lettered or marked as Presentation Copies (or not. There is no rule. PS usually does mark their PC copies though.) A Presentation Copy is one reserved for the publisher, author, illustrator, etc.. Some of the books are left unnumbered; these are referred to as Out of Series. If a numbered/lettered, or PC for that matter, edition is damaged then they have replacements. Once all obligations are met the extras make their way into the market. Most are marked PC, or in PS Publishing's case marked with their stamp, before reaching the market but not all.

Even though Out of Series copies may well become "Presentation Copies", that isn't the intent at publication.

Thanks Br!an - good info. The person I spoke to at PS Publishing did state that all the copies that had been signed had gone out as PC or what he referred to as 'Contributor' copies. I am currently contacting the seller of the book to try and get some history on it.

[Lot guy]

Great score Simon

[Robert Fulman]

Thanks to a great tip from Robert Fulman - I just received this for the bargain price of £72!!! [/URL]

[URL="http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/B74E1A13-D5CE-4A92-9E52-932C14AA4D12_zpsanyqfpfz.jpg.html"] (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/FD0EAED2-AE27-409E-89D3-E79CACF4C118_zpstvlunewy.jpg.html)
Just need to do some research to find out why this has no number or traycase....

Update: just spoke to PS. As expected this is a publishers or more likely a contributors copy. May have been given to one of the artists. Unfortunately they don't have any additional tray cases, so I will hope one turns up (unlikely) or get one made. (assuming I hang on to it - as some of you are are aware signed limiteds are not my thing and I obtain them mainly as a way of trading for or selling on to raise money for my missing US 1sts (Carrie, 'salem's Lot, Night Shift, Gunslinger)
I'm glad it worked out, and of course now I wish I had taken the risk :) I do the same as you, by the way, which is how I came across this book. I finance most of my collecting by finding good deals and then selling them. I just wasn't excited about waiting for a few weeks for a book to arrive from the UK. When I find great deals that I'm not going to pursue, I post them here for all (or one) to enjoy!

I found this listing to be really strange, though, because the same seller has the same exact same book (Glenn Chadbourne, 33 copies, unnumbered) but in a traycase for $609, which means that he values the traycase at approx. $500.

[Ben Eads]

Awesome new books, everyone!

Stroppy, very nice! You can't beat that price!

[stroppygoblin]

I found this listing to be really strange, though, because the same seller has the same exact same book (Glenn Chadbourne, 33 copies, unnumbered) but in a traycase for $609, which means that he values the traycase at approx. $500.

Yes, I also looked into his other sales and saw he had another numbered copy (2 actually!). This is why I was expecting an email saying the description was wrong - I thought it might have been a copy and paste error!
So what's the general consensus of value without the slipcase?

[Randall Flagg]

I found this listing to be really strange, though, because the same seller has the same exact same book (Glenn Chadbourne, 33 copies, unnumbered) but in a traycase for $609, which means that he values the traycase at approx. $500.

Yes, I also looked into his other sales and saw he had another numbered copy (2 actually!). This is why I was expecting an email saying the description was wrong - I thought it might have been a copy and paste error!
So what's the general consensus of value without the slipcase?
£72, perhaps a bit less.

[Dan]

:biggrin1:

[stroppygoblin]

I found this listing to be really strange, though, because the same seller has the same exact same book (Glenn Chadbourne, 33 copies, unnumbered) but in a traycase for $609, which means that he values the traycase at approx. $500.

Yes, I also looked into his other sales and saw he had another numbered copy (2 actually!). This is why I was expecting an email saying the description was wrong - I thought it might have been a copy and paste error!
So what's the general consensus of value without the slipcase?
£72, perhaps a bit less.

harsh RF - just Harsh :cry:

[George at C-Springs]

Oh yeah baby, oh yeah ... this one will fill my 'new pride and joy' needs for quite some time!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1084.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1082.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Oh yeah, George!!!! Sweet!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Cook]

Wow, Flawless..... totally amazing !!
Very envious, Congratulations.



Oh yeah baby, oh yeah ... this one will fill my 'new pride and joy' needs for quite some time!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1084.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1082.jpg

[Fsmdr]

Looks to be in flawless condition too!. Congrats!.

[George at C-Springs]

It really is absolutely friggin' gorgeous, looks like it just rolled off the press. I'm a happy damn camper!

[Ben Eads]

Awesome, George!

Here are two books my good friend Joshua sent me from the UK.

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Campbell.jpg

Signature Page

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Campbel-Signature.jpg

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/BBOH.jpg

Signature Page

http://beneadsfiction.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/BBOH-Signature.jpg

[becca69]

Oh yeah baby, oh yeah ... this one will fill my 'new pride and joy' needs for quite some time!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1084.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1082.jpg

Very nice!

[at_one]

Got my slipcase in the mail today. Not completely impressed, but it is decent for what I paid.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/707/bjnj.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/jnbjnjj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/34/u2gh.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/0yu2ghj)

It definitely makes my W&G S/L more presentable!!!

[Joe315]

Where did you order the case from?

[cit74]

Here is #136 - I will put up more pics on my collection page. Pretty happy with this one:

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/GRRM/ASOFI1_zps2ec594c8.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/GRRM/ASOFI1_zps2ec594c8.jpg.html)

[Jimimck]

Woah! They look awesome!

[Ari_Racing]

My new gem:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q77/s720x720/1545633_10203160805205694_1917566452_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q79/s720x720/1525485_10203160812925887_322858681_n.jpg

I had this one as a Grail for sometime. :) Thanks, David!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Ari! Congratulations.

John

[at_one]

Where did you order the case from?

http://www.slipcasebooks.com/index.htm

I am going to order a few more from him for a few other books, if the price is right. Quality is good, not as nice as The Collector's though.

[carlosdetweiller]

I bought this on eBay recently.....not knowing exactly what it was. I think it is pretty interesting. It seems to be a very early promotional brochure for Cycle Of The Werewolf published by Land of Enchantment in 1983. Largish (9 1/4" x 8 1/2") brochure with two pages of text inside. What I found interesting were the prices and I wonder if this will necessitate some changes in the catalog listing for this item? And are these really the final selling prices? $300 for The Collector's Edition with the Wrightson drawing? $100 for the Deluxe Edition?

I seem to recall paying $75 for the trade edition and I am pretty sure I got it directly from Land of Enchantment? What the hell was I thinking? Could I have really gotten the S/L for $25 more? My memory is hazy but I don't recall the signed editions being offered in the brochure I got back in 1983. Anyway I found this piece of ephemera interesting and thought y'all might enjoy reading it too.

Front cover
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/cotw1_zps286ceb25.jpg

Page 2
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Page 3
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Rear cover
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/cotw4_zpsc196dd45.jpg

[mcdonaldj]

My new gem:

I had this one as a Grail for sometime. :) Thanks, David!

Nice addition - the older signatures look so much better than the new ones - congrats!

[needfulthings]

[QUOTE=carlosdetweiller;823636]I bought this on eBay recently.....not knowing exactly what it was. I think it is pretty interesting. It seems to be a very early promotional brochure for Cycle Of The Werewolf published by Land of Enchantment in 1983. Largish (9 1/4" x 8 1/2") brochure with two pages of text inside. What I found interesting were the prices and I wonder if this will necessitate some changes in the catalog listing for this item? And are these really the final selling prices? $300 for The Collector's Edition with the Wrightson drawing? $100 for the Deluxe Edition?

I seem to recall paying $75 for the trade edition and I am pretty sure I got it directly from Land of Enchantment? What the hell was I thinking? Could I have really gotten the S/L for $25 more? My memory is hazy but I don't recall the signed editions being offered in the brochure I got back in 1983. Anyway I found this piece of ephemera interesting and thought y'all might enjoy readin

Page 2
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INTERESTING ......But they were all bound the same #92 &#172
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[herbertwest]

I bought this on eBay recently.....not knowing exactly what it was. I think it is pretty interesting. It seems to be a very early promotional brochure for Cycle Of The Werewolf published by Land of Enchantment in 1983. Largish (9 1/4" x 8 1/2") brochure with two pages of text inside. What I found interesting were the prices and I wonder if this will necessitate some changes in the catalog listing for this item? And are these really the final selling prices? $300 for The Collector's Edition with the Wrightson drawing? $100 for the Deluxe Edition?

I seem to recall paying $75 for the trade edition and I am pretty sure I got it directly from Land of Enchantment? What the hell was I thinking? Could I have really gotten the S/L for $25 more? My memory is hazy but I don't recall the signed editions being offered in the brochure I got back in 1983. Anyway I found this piece of ephemera interesting and thought y'all might enjoy reading it too.

Front cover
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/cotw1_zps286ceb25.jpg

Page 2
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/cotw2_zps237dcf79.jpg

Page 3
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Rear cover
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/cotw4_zpsc196dd45.jpg


That's a very nice item Carlos. Congratulations!

[Br!an]

I bought this on eBay recently.....not knowing exactly what it was. I think it is pretty interesting. It seems to be a very early promotional brochure for Cycle Of The Werewolf published by Land of Enchantment in 1983. Largish (9 1/4" x 8 1/2") brochure with two pages of text inside. Interesting. I was watching this but decided not to bid. Good deal for $5. What's the art catalog from '94 that came with it like?

[carlosdetweiller]

What's the art catalog from '94 that came with it like?

About 30 pages of original Wrightson artwork with approx. 4 items per page. Range from concept sketches to finished artwork. There were four original finished illustrations from The Stand priced from $1300 to $1500. Several Cycle Of The Werewolf prelims and sketches in the $100 to $150 range. No finished COTW paintings, though. Although not listed the owner says he has several finished pages from Creepshow and to "inquire for availability."

I always think these older prices seem low and wish I could have bought more back then but realistically they were probably priced pretty high for the times.

[Randall Flagg]

I bought this on eBay recently.....not knowing exactly what it was. I think it is pretty interesting. It seems to be a very early promotional brochure for Cycle Of The Werewolf published by Land of Enchantment in 1983. Largish (9 1/4" x 8 1/2") brochure with two pages of text inside. What I found interesting were the prices and I wonder if this will necessitate some changes in the catalog listing for this item? And are these really the final selling prices? $300 for The Collector's Edition with the Wrightson drawing? $100 for the Deluxe Edition?

I seem to recall paying $75 for the trade edition and I am pretty sure I got it directly from Land of Enchantment? What the hell was I thinking? Could I have really gotten the S/L for $25 more? My memory is hazy but I don't recall the signed editions being offered in the brochure I got back in 1983. Anyway I found this piece of ephemera interesting and thought y'all might enjoy reading it too.

It would be nice to clarify the prices so that the catalog is correct.

[jhanic]

I paid $28.95 for my HC trade edition (one of 7500) from Bob Weinberg when it first was issued.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I paid $28.95 for my HC trade edition (one of 7500) from Bob Weinberg when it first was issued.

John

I'm probably mistaken in what I paid. It had to be less than $75.

[carlosdetweiller]

It would be nice to clarify the prices so that the catalog is correct.

What further clarification do you think would be necessary?

[Randall Flagg]

It would be nice to clarify the prices so that the catalog is correct.

What further clarification do you think would be necessary?
Is the Catalog entry correct or mistaken for the S/L and the Trade?
Cycle of the Werewolf S/L Catalog Entry (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Cycle+of+the+Werewolf+-+S+L+PC)

Cycle of the Werewolf Trade Edition (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Cyc le+of+the+Werewolf+-+Trade+HC+Oversized)

[carlosdetweiller]

It would be nice to clarify the prices so that the catalog is correct.

What further clarification do you think would be necessary?
Is the Catalog entry correct or mistaken for the S/L and the Trade?
Cycle of the Werewolf S/L Catalog Entry (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Cycle+of+the+Werewolf+-+S+L+PC)

Cycle of the Werewolf Trade Edition (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Cyc le+of+the+Werewolf+-+Trade+HC+Oversized)

I think the S/L prices are wrong in the catalog entry. We could ask wizardsrainbow where he got the prices he posted but the prices in the promo brochure seem to seal the deal (for me anyway).

The trade info seems to be correct based on what jhanic just posted.

[Randall Flagg]

It would be nice to clarify the prices so that the catalog is correct.

What further clarification do you think would be necessary?
Is the Catalog entry correct or mistaken for the S/L and the Trade?
Cycle of the Werewolf S/L Catalog Entry (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Cycle+of+the+Werewolf+-+S+L+PC)

Cycle of the Werewolf Trade Edition (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Cyc le+of+the+Werewolf+-+Trade+HC+Oversized)

I think the S/L prices are wrong in the catalog entry. We could ask wizardsrainbow where he got the prices he posted but the prices in the promo brochure seem to seal the deal (for me anyway).

The trade info seems to be correct based on what jhanic just posted.
Are you saying that every (or even most) of the issue prices for S/L's we have listed (>75 entries) are incorrect?
Or just the prices for COTW?

[carlosdetweiller]

It would be nice to clarify the prices so that the catalog is correct.

What further clarification do you think would be necessary?
Is the Catalog entry correct or mistaken for the S/L and the Trade?
Cycle of the Werewolf S/L Catalog Entry (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Cycle+of+the+Werewolf+-+S+L+PC)

Cycle of the Werewolf Trade Edition (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Cyc le+of+the+Werewolf+-+Trade+HC+Oversized)

I think the S/L prices are wrong in the catalog entry. We could ask wizardsrainbow where he got the prices he posted but the prices in the promo brochure seem to seal the deal (for me anyway).

The trade info seems to be correct based on what jhanic just posted.
Are you saying that every (or even most) of the issue prices for S/L's we have listed (>75 entries) are incorrect?
Or just the prices for COTW?

I think that the prices in the catalog for COTW are in question based on the promotional flyer where Chris Zavisa clearly outlines the selling prices.

I wasn't commenting on any other catalog entry.

[Priest]

no words needed - constant smiling activated

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[Ben Staad]

Congrats. :thumbsup:



no words needed - constant smiling activated

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[Jimimck]

Excellent addition Priest

[The Library Policeman]

Yep, congrats Priest. Always great to see a Grant Gunslinger.

[Br!an]

no words needed - constant smiling activated



Very nice! :biggrin:

[Dan]

Jealous!

[Ben Eads]

no words needed - constant smiling activated

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/823/21xq.jpg

Nicely done, sir! I'm jealous, too!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[Dan]

Found this on eBay with a $100 BIN and couldn't pass it up.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/6668611416bb1f6432e33d093f41e26c.jpg

I already had volume 2 from a 50% sale at CD.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/532ac5437362c9b41937051a705543bd.jpg

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/0cdf525ca33f50e0063c45a5f19b3c5d.jpg

[Jimimck]

Nice ad! Always good to have the set complete.

[Merlin1958]

Nice ad! Always good to have the set complete.

Off topic, but that is one "Bad Motherf*cking Minion" you got there, James!!! LOL I'm talking way "badder" than, Samuel Jackson!!!! LOL


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUuwd8Z0l_4

[racerx45]

So I don’t have a “new” pride and joy to share but I am new here so I thought I would post up a few of my more recent additions.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hFIYcbHPoj8/UsNqpIBLpiI/AAAAAAAAAoM/P4Gr_bxA-SI/w1109-h856-no/SKSC.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hA0deHeN2E0/UrOlHodBl2I/AAAAAAAAAns/VvKOm11MvjA/w1200-h412-no/SKSD12b.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aZ2ZslZhIOI/Uqfq6n06g4I/AAAAAAAAAnQ/2HDwwZVhJus/w574-h855-no/SKSL3.jpg

And to wrap this up the jewel of my collection

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FXYZdNvzw3c/Uo2BW52kiuI/AAAAAAAAAkM/3wPDhDWVZcM/w784-h856-no/StandC3.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3CrVHYgQ4U0/Uo2BW9axfSI/AAAAAAAAAkE/VulAxmCKNfE/w574-h855-no/StandC4.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Been after one of these for a while. Good start to the year for me :)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps4a299496.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps4bf0ced8.jpg

[webstar1000]

Been after one of these for a while. Good start to the year for me :)

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps4a299496.jpg

I have never seen that before... that expensive?

[biomieg]

It's sort of an omnibus proof (from the UK), not extremely hard to find but this is a really nice copy. It will set you back a couple hundred $.

[webstar1000]

Thanks. Cool looking book!

[cit74]

Not a new SK book - but I just received the rest of this set today - from camelot:

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Harry%20Potter/IMG_2512_zpsfd18d091.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Harry%20Potter/IMG_2512_zpsfd18d091.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Harry%20Potter/IMG_2511_zpsfa1d1068.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Harry%20Potter/IMG_2511_zpsfa1d1068.jpg.html)

And the big one in the collection is the third book - since it was actually the first printed in this deluxe series and used Joanne Rowling instead of JK Rowling as in all of the other editions - and the later printings of Prisoner of Azkaban:

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Harry%20Potter/IMG_2501_zps60468edd.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Harry%20Potter/IMG_2501_zps60468edd.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Harry%20Potter/IMG_2502_zps4073a8cb.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Harry%20Potter/IMG_2502_zps4073a8cb.jpg.html)

[at_one]

Got a package in the mail from Bett's today....

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/571/ymcd.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/fvymcdj)

Just a little surprise once you open the cover...

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[at_one]

.....boo-yah!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/716/56oc.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/jw56ocj)

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! One of those elusive remarques by Dave McKean.

[bdwyer19]

Great looking remarque, Nick! Congrats!!

[Groomp]

some late christmas stuff
http://tempmedia.tumblr.com/preview.F14EtwKj3heEoBDv/3951af9f43b37ab102d0aef035e3de7a_500.png

and the "interview" is signed
http://tempmedia.tumblr.com/preview.F14EtwKj3heEoBDv/9bc31486180645e8d151247096b05099_500.png

not quite as impressive and beautiful as some of the more recent posts, but I'm very happy!

[DoctorZaius]

.....boo-yah!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/716/56oc.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/jw56ocj)

That is really, really, really sweet!

[Scoogs]

.....boo-yah!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/716/56oc.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/jw56ocj)

So that's why I didn't hear back from Betts about that one!

Congrats!

[Scoogs]

some late christmas stuff
http://tempmedia.tumblr.com/preview.F14EtwKj3heEoBDv/3951af9f43b37ab102d0aef035e3de7a_500.png


Nice Interview. Is that a later printing?

[at_one]

.....boo-yah!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/716/56oc.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/jw56ocj)

So that's why I didn't hear back from Betts about that one!

Congrats!

Great minds think alike! You didn't happen to pick up that Wastelands remarque that Rick put up for sale a few days ago, did you?

[Groomp]

Thank you! And yes, I believe it's the ninth printing.

[Groomp]

beautiful!

[Scoogs]

So that's why I didn't hear back from Betts about that one!

Congrats!

Great minds think alike! You didn't happen to pick up that Wastelands remarque that Rick put up for sale a few days ago, did you?

No, I have one of the earlier remarqued Waste Lands.
Not getting that W&G turned out to be a good thing, because it allowed me to pick up a few nice "other author" finds.

[Merlin1958]

So that's why I didn't hear back from Betts about that one!

Congrats!

Great minds think alike! You didn't happen to pick up that Wastelands remarque that Rick put up for sale a few days ago, did you?

No, I have one of the earlier remarqued Waste Lands.

Another "Minion", AWESOME!!!

[CRinVA]

When Knowing Darkness first came out in 2009 it was sold for around $295 I think? I wanted it but couldn't afford it. I have always wanted a copy and have watched copies come up occassionally on ebay for less, dipping to $150. I almost purchased that one but still resisted. Then our fearless leader RF posted in one of the threads that a Kknowing Darkness was up for bid on ebay I checked out the listing and could not resist the $99 Buy It Now price, which included a whopping $4 for shipping. Not too shabby for such a big book!

Also note that the seller was actualy George Beahm, who wrote the text in the book. He had ten copies for sale. George has written many many SK related books of which I have most. My fave is a Presentation Copy of his Limited Stephen King From A to Z signed by George and including a really nice tipped in photo of King's Bangor Home.

I first met George in Bangor being ingtroduced by Kevin Quigley. That was at the Bag of Bones signing in 1998 - incidentally when I also met a few of the really serious (super) collectors such as Charlie Fried, Chris ? and Bob Jackson (our very own CarlosDetweiler). George and I have since become friends. I have purchased other non SK related books from him in the past as well.

So proud to say that my newest P&J arrived at my doorstep yesterday, nicely signed by George! Also included were three foldout double-sided illustrations. Wow is this book big, and is it heavy! I am proud to say that it is now part of my collection - just where o where can I put it? For now it rests on my coffee table! I can't wait to start working my way through this giant book!

Here are a few pics.

This pic taken to show its size!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/photo_12.JPG

This pic shows it opened up and one side of the three inserted illustrations!
The illustration of Jake my fave here!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/photo_21.JPG

This last pic with the three illustrations flipped over and I placed Stephen King The Dark Man from CD Pubs in the pic for size comnparison! My fave illustration here being Roland at the Tower!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/photo_31.JPG

[herbertwest]

Great story, great deal, nice price & joy!
Thanks for sharing!

[bdwyer19]

Congrats on the Knowing Darkness. I got my signed copy a couple months ago from George as well, and love it. Great looking book (even my 3 1/2 year old loves looking at some of the pictures), and George was very easy to work with.

[Randall Flagg]

Another thrilled member!
Happy to help.

[webstar1000]

I got mine from George too:)

[biomieg]

So, guys - this is the kind of stuff I'm buying these days instead of books!

http://www.vanastenbabysuperstore.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/53/image/500x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/i/file_254_22.jpg

I guess I can't complain because it did come with a book (albeit a small one).

[Randall Flagg]

So, guys - this is the kind of stuff I'm buying these days instead of books!

I guess I can't complain because it did come with a book (albeit a small one).
How many books will it hold?

[oy-the-brave]

I thought maybe it was to hold Knowing Darkness:confused:

[ICry4Oy]

Was a good birthday for me! Have the other 2 F&SF issues on their way (no stickers!). The Raft is an extra copy as the Gallery still has the Raft attached inside. The Gallery copy is mint...The Long Walk, not so much :(

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/11973185473_81c2848a9c_b.jpg

[Ben Staad]

Holy Smokes! Happy Birthday to you!


Was a good birthday for me! Have the other 2 F&SF issues on their way (no stickers!). The Raft is an extra copy as the Gallery still has the Raft attached inside. The Gallery copy is mint...The Long Walk, not so much :(

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/11973185473_81c2848a9c_b.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all! Excellent acquisitions!

[Jimimck]

Thats one hell of a birthday haul!

Michaël: don't worry, only another 20 years or so of spending your money on those types of things instead of books.....

[Dan]

Great birthday haul!

[Papaseraphim]

I decided to stop by Strand Books on the way home from work and look what I found in the 48 cent paperback case:
http://www.patriki.com/IMG_08851.jpg
A perfect copy of Umney's Last Case!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations! I miss visiting The Strand! :(

[stroppygoblin]

Delivery from PS books today (well yesterday but I was abroad so didnt pick up till today :) )

I really want to thank PS for their assistance on this as they have replaced my 2 odd numbered books with a matching set... No 14!! I will now get #14 for all forthcoming releases!

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/213AA764-3C68-4769-BE04-382FDDA611F2_zps7a0xxrxo.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/213AA764-3C68-4769-BE04-382FDDA611F2_zps7a0xxrxo.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/411622EB-4CE5-4574-A666-3E7878AA7FEC_zpsewyrgsxy.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/411622EB-4CE5-4574-A666-3E7878AA7FEC_zpsewyrgsxy.jpg.html)

[biomieg]

So, guys - this is the kind of stuff I'm buying these days instead of books!

I guess I can't complain because it did come with a book (albeit a small one).
How many books will it hold?

One! Quod Erat Demonstrandum:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1389881555-knowing02.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Hilarious.

[biomieg]

Heheh. My wife is blissfully unaware, though...

[The Library Policeman]

Haha that's brilliant, Michaël :D

[Merlin1958]

Haha that's brilliant, Michaël :D

Ditto!!!!


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Ben Mears]

Two additions. One specifically King and one related:
Finally took the plunge and got a Skeleton Crew S/L. I really like the design and feel of this book.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Dust_Jacket.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Signatures.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Slipcase_Side.JPG


Below is a painting by Robert Addison whose images were used in the Second Coming proposal. This is called McCormick Mansion #1: egg tempera on board, 17" x 25", completed in 1956.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/McCormick_Mansion_1a.JPG

[biomieg]

Nice! I really, really like your Addison paintings. I don't think you ever posted one that did not impress me.

[Ben Mears]

Nice! I really, really like your Addison paintings. I don't think you ever posted one that did not impress me.

Thank you for your kind words Michael.

[Merlin1958]

WOW!!! Very, very cool, Ben!!! That is one of my "Grails"!!! Congrats!!!

[Groomp]

[QUOTE=Ben Mears;824795]Two additions. One specifically King and one related:
Finally took the plunge and got a Skeleton Crew S/L. I really like the design and feel of this book.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Dust_Jacket.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Signatures.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Slipcase_Side.JPG


ah! gorgeous!

[bdwyer19]

The Skeleton Crew S/L looks great! One of the better looking S/Ls in my opinion.

[SirFolio16]

Frickin sweet!!!

[Lot guy]

My first ever Lettered Editions of a Stephen King book,
The presentation in these massive traycases is very cool,
I love these books especially since they have the prequel of sorts & follow up to Salem's Lot
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps941c5d25.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsf89e0044.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps9ef94b97.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc1e4fe94.jpg~320x480

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[Brian James Freeman]

My first ever Lettered Editions of a Stephen King book,
The presentation in these massive traycases is very cool,
I love these books especially since they have the prequel of sorts & follow up to Salem's Lot

I'm biased, but I think you landed a great looking set of books there! Congrats!

Brian

[The Library Policeman]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zpse94fac55.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps6fc4998a.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Congrats, Alan G. I always liked that set.

[stroppygoblin]

Yeah nice Alan, don't see those often.

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice! I really, really like your Addison paintings. I don't think you ever posted one that did not impress me.

Thank you for your kind words Michael.

Yes. Me too, Matt. I never heard of Addison before you told us about him. I'm always impressed too.

[Groomp]

Congratulations, everyone! They're gorgeous.

[Ben Mears]

Nice! I really, really like your Addison paintings. I don't think you ever posted one that did not impress me.

Thank you for your kind words Michael.

Yes. Me too, Matt. I never heard of Addison before you told us about him. I'm always impressed too.

Thanks Bob. Your comment is much appreciated.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, everyone!

Thanks to Michaël, I've just received one of the proofs I wanted the most:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/q83/s720x720/1003068_10203229213435857_159674180_n.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Nice, Ari!

[bdwyer19]

Congrats Ari!

[herbertwest]

Congratulations!
Your collection keeps growings nicely

[carlosdetweiller]

It looks like a good one and looks like it might be unread.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, everyone!

Thanks to Michaël, I've just received one of the proofs I most wanted:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/q83/s720x720/1003068_10203229213435857_159674180_n.jpg

:thumbsup:

John

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks all!

The truth is that I considered selling my proofs, since it's not something I really "collect" (I don't think I'd ever pay for a proof the money I pay for a S/L) but decided not to do it yet. If that moment ever comes, I'll probably sell my UK proofs first, and then my US ones.

[herbertwest]

I remember you asking for value of some proofs in the past, na?

[Ari_Racing]

Yeap. Some I sold, some I kept.

[Carter]

Me sees a copy of Dolan's Cadillac up on the top shelf there. Me likes.

Very impressive horde there.

[Carter]

Looking forward to your US proofs... hope to get in on a couple. You have any early ARC's.

[stroppygoblin]

New Arrivals! (more info and pictures in my collection thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17784-Book-Collection-Stroppy-Goblin/page5))

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/3E738431-6D72-477E-A478-4B27FF090438_zps63uteis6.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/3E738431-6D72-477E-A478-4B27FF090438_zps63uteis6.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/20B3A183-916C-4AFA-98B2-0FF530F9177E_zpsrj47fpwo.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/20B3A183-916C-4AFA-98B2-0FF530F9177E_zpsrj47fpwo.jpg.html)

[Dan]

Fantastic sculpture!! Rachel is such a great artist!

[carlosdetweiller]

Great sculpture. I still stop and look at the details in mine every so often. I'm still finding things and amazed at her work.

[WeDealInLead]

http://imageshack.com/a/img844/2624/ry5v.jpg

[biomieg]

I received beautiful 1st edition copies of Simmons' Children of the Night and Matheson's Hell House today. Thank you, Twisted Nadine!

To anyone else: I'm still looking for lots of 1st hardcover editions of books by Crichton, Simmons, Matheson and many others. I am mostly looking to trade stuff for my King proofs and magazine 1st appearances but of course I will pay cash as well.

This is a non-exhaustive list of books I'm looking for. They don't need to be signed but are preferably 1st/1st hardcovers in collectible condition.

Dan Simmons
Song of Kali
Phases of Gravity
Carrion Comfort
Summer of Night
The Hollow Man
Fires of Eden
A Winter Haunting
The Terror
Flashback

Tim Powers
On Stranger Tides
Anubis Gates

Ray Bradbury
Fahrenheit 451
Something Wicked This Way Comes

Daniel Hecht
Skull Session
The Babel Effect
Puppets
City of Masks
Land of Echoes
Bones of the Barbary Coast

Michael Crichton
Eaters of the Dead
Congo
Rising Sun
Prey
State of Fear
Next

Richard Matheson
Stir of Echoes
I Am Legend
Somewhere In Time

Frank Herbert
Dune series

George R.R. Martin
A Game of Thrones
A Clash of Kings
A Storm of Swords
A Feast for Crows
A Dance with Dragons

Christopher Priest
The Prestige
The Affirmation

[CRinVA]

That First Edition Dune (Chilton Edition) by Frank Herbert is gonna cost big bucks! :-)

[Scoogs]

That First Edition Dune (Chilton Edition) by Frank Herbert is gonna cost big bucks! :-)

You aren't kidding. The highest priced one on Abe is listed for $15,000.

There was actually a really nice Near Fine copy on ebay back in December that went for about $2500. I'm pretty shocked it didn't go for more than that.

Michaël, PM me if you need any of the first edition identification info for the Dune books.
As you saw in my collection thread, I've been expanding my Dune collection recently and have most of that info on hand.

[tippy4]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/28/h4z7.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/0sh4z7j)

1st edition The Eyes of the Dragon signed and dated the year of publication and inscribed to "me" to boot!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[biomieg]

I should have specified that in some cases I'll be perfectly happy with whatever nice hardcover edition I can get if the true 1sts are very expensive. The prices of for example the 1st/1st George R.R. Martin books are what I consider to be the upper limit for non-King trade editions.

[The Library Policeman]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/28/h4z7.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/0sh4z7j)

1st edition The Eyes of the Dragon signed and dated the year of publication and inscribed to "me" to boot!

Wonderful! 8)

[Rachel Readman]

You could pick up one of the Barnes and Noble leatherbound collector editions of Dune or other books they offer in those editions. Not the best made books but still very good for the low cost. They are bonded leather, many with foiling and gilt or stained page edges and raised ribs on the spines. Many of them contain the original artwork from the first editions too. They look great on a bookshelf and I have the entire collection bar one or two that I didn't want or were too expensive on the secondary market. I'm happy with them for the prices. Some are better than others and some out of print and running at $300-$400 or more from secondary sellers. Just an option if you're on a budget.

[Pasiuk57]

I know I'm not the first but I received my PS Publishing Pet Semetary today

[The Library Policeman]

Got this today from our very own Rusty/namelessnpoor. Great guy to deal with, minty condition and excellent packaging!

Thanks Rusty!

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc6fec8e1.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsf1151c87.jpg

[Br!an]

Got this today from our very own Rusty/namelessnpoor. Great guy to deal with, minty condition and excellent packaging!

Thanks Rusty!



Very nice! :thumbsup:

[stroppygoblin]

Got this today from our very own Rusty/namelessnpoor. Great guy to deal with, minty condition and excellent packaging!

Thanks Rusty!


I offered him a trade on that for my S/L Colorado Kid, he was looking to sell only. Shame :)
Good to know it's in the UK though, I'll be pestering you for trades Alan!

[jhanic]

UK Abominable proof front:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/UKAbominableprooffront_zps01f924e0.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/UKAbominableprooffront_zps01f924e0.jpg.html)

Back:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/UKAbominableproofback_zps789be79d.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/UKAbominableproofback_zps789be79d.jpg.html)

Thanks for the link, Bob!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, all! John I wasn't aware of that proof. Looks really cool!

I think I got a good price on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370982860850?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[carlosdetweiller]

UK Abominable proof
Thanks for the link, Bob!


You are welcome. I'm glad it worked out.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, all! John I wasn't aware of that proof. Looks really cool!

I think I got a good price on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370982860850?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Yes, that was an excellent price.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Just received this acrylic painting from Bernie Wrightson. It was one of the six or so paintings he did for the CD limited edition of From A Buick 8. Image size is about 12" x 8.5" and it depicts the alien dissection. It certainly won't appeal to everyone but I always thought it was one of the strongest images he did for that particular book. When the book was published I was lucky enough to be able to buy two of the other paintings but did not get this one. I was always on the fence about spending the asking price for this one but I took advantage of a "post-holiday" 50% off sale on the website and finally got this one. Really happy to have it but I'm sure my wife will hate it. (I haven't shown it to her yet and might not till I get it back from the framers.)

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/wrightsondissection2_zps2e443cc1.jpg

[biomieg]

I like it a lot!

Also, didn't you have another new item coming? Yes, I know I am being 'greedy'.

[carlosdetweiller]

Also, didn't you have another new item coming?

Yes. But I bought it the old fashioned way.....I mailed a check....so it is taking a little longer. I have received word from the seller that he has mailed it but I think it might be a bit delayed because of all the bad weather in the northeast. (The seller is in Hampden, Maine)

[George at C-Springs]

Really happy to have it but I'm sure my wife will hate it. (I haven't shown it to her yet and might not till I get it back from the framers.)

Aw c'mon Bob, why do you say that? It's a classic image that any wife would be proud to have displayed in her home ... I'm thinkin' smack dab centered above the bed. :wtf:

[LostAlivE]

Anyone know when PS is going to be releasing Carrie?

[DoctorZaius]

A recent gift from my wife - can you guess our last name?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1086.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1087.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

A recent gift from my wife - can you guess our last name?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1086.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1087.jpg

Is it Brain? :P

[DoctorZaius]

Always a funny guy! Actually, it's Siodmak!

[Bad Penny]

Anyone know when PS is going to be releasing Carrie?

Should be almost any day now, and it will be something significantly more than a plain and simple "anniversary" edition (as Christine and Pet Semetary were, albeit signed by artists and such) :evil:

[biomieg]

Grant, are you referring to the release of more information about the book, or the release of the book itself?

[Bad Penny]

:innocent: Don't want to say too much, however; it'll be worth keeping an eye on PS over the next two weeks :innocent:

[Bad Penny]

Got this today from our very own Rusty/namelessnpoor. Great guy to deal with, minty condition and excellent packaging!

Thanks Rusty!

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc6fec8e1.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsf1151c87.jpg

Simply outstanding Alan !!!! :smile:

[The Library Policeman]

Just received this acrylic painting from Bernie Wrightson. It was one of the six or so paintings he did for the CD limited edition of From A Buick 8. Image size is about 12" x 8.5" and it depicts the alien dissection. It certainly won't appeal to everyone but I always thought it was one of the strongest images he did for that particular book. When the book was published I was lucky enough to be able to buy two of the other paintings but did not get this one. I was always on the fence about spending the asking price for this one but I took advantage of a "post-holiday" 50% off sale on the website and finally got this one. Really happy to have it but I'm sure my wife will hate it. (I haven't shown it to her yet and might not till I get it back from the framers.)

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/wrightsondissection2_zps2e443cc1.jpg

Love that, Bob. Congratulations.

[Roog]

New Gunslinger added to the collection: a Spanish 1990 hardcover from Circulo de Lectores.

http://www.roog.nu/354.jpg

[Merlin1958]

:innocent: Don't want to say too much, however; it'll be worth keeping an eye on PS over the next two weeks :innocent:

You're getting to as big a tease as, Jerome!!! :P

[carlosdetweiller]

Got this in today. Many thanks to surly for letting us know it was available. A copy of Moth published in 1970 in Orono, ME while King was in college. This one is signed inside the front cover by the contributors (minus one), the editors and the cover artist. Not sure when it was signed but almost surely it was in 1970 when the book was published. Tabitha is still a Spruce and she and King married in January 1971. Other notable is Michael Alpert (later of Philtrum Press). I've got that letter that King wrote and signed to Forry Ackerman when he was 14 but I think this is the earliest signature I have of King signing a publication with his writing in it. Really glad to be putting this one in my collection.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/moth_zps057d1fa4.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/mothsigs_zps1f4781e9.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Extremely awesome, Bob!!!!

[jhanic]

Really a great acquisition! Congratulations!

John

[at_one]

Got this in today. Many thanks to surly for letting us know it was available. A copy of Moth published in 1970 in Orono, ME while King was in college. This one is signed inside the front cover by the contributors (minus one), the editors and the cover artist. Not sure when it was signed but almost surely it was in 1970 when the book was published. Tabitha is still a Spruce and she and King married in January 1971. Other notable is Michael Alpert (later of Philtrum Press). I've got that letter that King wrote and signed to Forry Ackerman when he was 14 but I think this is the earliest signature I have of King signing a publication with his writing in it. Really glad to be putting this one in my collection.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/moth_zps057d1fa4.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/mothsigs_zps1f4781e9.jpg

That is pretty damn cool!

[biomieg]

Bravo!!

[George at C-Springs]

Got this in today. Many thanks to surly for letting us know it was available. A copy of Moth published in 1970 in Orono, ME while King was in college. This one is signed inside the front cover by the contributors (minus one), the editors and the cover artist. Not sure when it was signed but almost surely it was in 1970 when the book was published. Tabitha is still a Spruce and she and King married in January 1971. Other notable is Michael Alpert (later of Philtrum Press). I've got that letter that King wrote and signed to Forry Ackerman when he was 14 but I think this is the earliest signature I have of King signing a publication with his writing in it. Really glad to be putting this one in my collection.

(bows in unworthy servitude)

Seriously. I don't even have anything of my own from that age.

[idlewarnings]

Congrats, Bob.

[Ben Staad]

Congrats on this. Love that it's signed Steve and that it looks to be in awesome shape. Well done.


Got this in today. Many thanks to surly for letting us know it was available. A copy of Moth published in 1970 in Orono, ME while King was in college. This one is signed inside the front cover by the contributors (minus one), the editors and the cover artist. Not sure when it was signed but almost surely it was in 1970 when the book was published. Tabitha is still a Spruce and she and King married in January 1971. Other notable is Michael Alpert (later of Philtrum Press). I've got that letter that King wrote and signed to Forry Ackerman when he was 14 but I think this is the earliest signature I have of King signing a publication with his writing in it. Really glad to be putting this one in my collection.

[stroppygoblin]

Still picking up those 'easy to find' collectibles eh Bob?

Wow. just frickin wow.

[Dan]

A few new ones that have trickled in

Starting with a CD Collectors Club selection and what is, I imagine, Rick Hautala's final S/L. It's also a very good story.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/580fb0a7753474b39615af1b3628bfbd.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/9cfb36632eaa83622cc599925701ba9f.jpg

Another CD Collectors Club selection from a very talented author and fellow board member. Also, it seems as Grant has released Glenn Chadbourne long enough to jot his name in the front of this one. Thanks, Grant!
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/2a98a913a81d5788b3e03f2da355ef7f.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/16f54a92484020b7f7d1abfd6d8638ab.jpg

Picked this up today, haven't watched it yet.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/714d5b355688c86d5436fb896d864009.jpg

My favorite non-King author to collect
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/52942fdcf7fc4c15bca912a41660c165.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/5dc3ac3afd13b51c0c72fb145cf6dd58.jpg

And finally my used bookstore finds. Not best condition, but at 50 cents apiece I was bought them anyway.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/cef5ceb3526a4c2aff1db788ebf60fe6.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Got this in today. Many thanks to surly for letting us know it was available. A copy of Moth published in 1970 in Orono, ME while King was in college. This one is signed inside the front cover by the contributors (minus one), the editors and the cover artist. Not sure when it was signed but almost surely it was in 1970 when the book was published. Tabitha is still a Spruce and she and King married in January 1971. Other notable is Michael Alpert (later of Philtrum Press). I've got that letter that King wrote and signed to Forry Ackerman when he was 14 but I think this is the earliest signature I have of King signing a publication with his writing in it. Really glad to be putting this one in my collection.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/moth_zps057d1fa4.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/mothsigs_zps1f4781e9.jpg

Bob, knowing your collection, the new items you post shouldn't really surprise me - but they still do! That is amazing!

[Bad Penny]

Got this in today. Many thanks to surly for letting us know it was available. A copy of Moth published in 1970 in Orono, ME while King was in college. This one is signed inside the front cover by the contributors (minus one), the editors and the cover artist. Not sure when it was signed but almost surely it was in 1970 when the book was published. Tabitha is still a Spruce and she and King married in January 1971. Other notable is Michael Alpert (later of Philtrum Press). I've got that letter that King wrote and signed to Forry Ackerman when he was 14 but I think this is the earliest signature I have of King signing a publication with his writing in it. Really glad to be putting this one in my collection.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/moth_zps057d1fa4.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/mothsigs_zps1f4781e9.jpg

Bob, knowing your collection, the new items you post shouldn't really surprise me - but they still do! That is amazing!

Simply amazing Bob - certainly one of the rare rarities no doubt !!!! :excited:

[herbertwest]

Congratulations Bob, that is (once again), a truly amazing and unique item!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Got this in today. Many thanks to surly for letting us know it was available. A copy of Moth published in 1970 in Orono, ME while King was in college. This one is signed inside the front cover by the contributors (minus one), the editors and the cover artist. Not sure when it was signed but almost surely it was in 1970 when the book was published. Tabitha is still a Spruce and she and King married in January 1971. Other notable is Michael Alpert (later of Philtrum Press). I've got that letter that King wrote and signed to Forry Ackerman when he was 14 but I think this is the earliest signature I have of King signing a publication with his writing in it. Really glad to be putting this one in my collection.


That is a great addition Bob.

I've seen a picture of it before. Did it belong to someone on here?

[carlosdetweiller]

Got this in today. Many thanks to surly for letting us know it was available. A copy of Moth published in 1970 in Orono, ME while King was in college. This one is signed inside the front cover by the contributors (minus one), the editors and the cover artist. Not sure when it was signed but almost surely it was in 1970 when the book was published. Tabitha is still a Spruce and she and King married in January 1971. Other notable is Michael Alpert (later of Philtrum Press). I've got that letter that King wrote and signed to Forry Ackerman when he was 14 but I think this is the earliest signature I have of King signing a publication with his writing in it. Really glad to be putting this one in my collection.


That is a great addition Bob.

I've seen a picture of it before. Did it belong to someone on here?

Thanks for all the nice comments. No, I don't think it belonged to anyone here. surly posted about it's availability a short while ago. I asked for the seller's contact info and he sent it to me. It was Bill Lippincott who ran a used bookstore in downtown Bangor for many years but is now retired. He has bought and sold a lot of King stuff over the years being right in King's hometown and close to the college King attended. He said he bought it quite a while ago and recently found it going through stacks of stuff. When surly made his post I jumped all over it.

[Rachel Readman]

Never cease to amaze, Bob. Congratulations a wonderful piece to have in your collection.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks for all the nice comments. No, I don't think it belonged to anyone here. surly posted about it's availability a short while ago. I asked for the seller's contact info and he sent it to me. It was Bill Lippincott who ran a used bookstore in downtown Bangor for many years but is now retired. He has bought and sold a lot of King stuff over the years being right in King's hometown and close to the college King attended. He said he bought it quite a while ago and recently found it going through stacks of stuff. When surly made his post I jumped all over it.

I thought I had seen it before, but I have now found the picture I was refering too. It is a totally different edition, which has much the same signatures...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/563/sig_moth_006.jpg

[Ben Mears]

Got this in today. Many thanks to surly for letting us know it was available. A copy of Moth published in 1970 in Orono, ME while King was in college. This one is signed inside the front cover by the contributors (minus one), the editors and the cover artist. Not sure when it was signed but almost surely it was in 1970 when the book was published. Tabitha is still a Spruce and she and King married in January 1971. Other notable is Michael Alpert (later of Philtrum Press). I've got that letter that King wrote and signed to Forry Ackerman when he was 14 but I think this is the earliest signature I have of King signing a publication with his writing in it. Really glad to be putting this one in my collection.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/moth_zps057d1fa4.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/mothsigs_zps1f4781e9.jpg


Nice one Bob.

[herbertwest]

Thanks for all the nice comments. No, I don't think it belonged to anyone here. surly posted about it's availability a short while ago. I asked for the seller's contact info and he sent it to me. It was Bill Lippincott who ran a used bookstore in downtown Bangor for many years but is now retired. He has bought and sold a lot of King stuff over the years being right in King's hometown and close to the college King attended. He said he bought it quite a while ago and recently found it going through stacks of stuff. When surly made his post I jumped all over it.

I thought I had seen it before, but I have now found the picture I was refering too. It is a totally different edition, which has much the same signatures...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/563/sig_moth_006.jpg

What different edition is it? And is it owned by someone here?

[Ben Eads]

I've been gone far too long. The flu then a sinus infection. Thank Ka that's over.

Awesome new finds everyone! Love that copy of Moth!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

[Lot guy]

I wish I had a copy of MOTH to share, but I did receive these.
DT II, III & IV paperbacks flat signed. From when King was at Joe Hill's reading at Books a million in May last year
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The Dark Man #8
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Prime Evil,
Night Flier is one of my favorites & it takes place quite a bit in Cumberland County,
ME
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