Your New Pride and Joy!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice all! Congratulations!

Bob, any chance you could post a pic of the essay?

[sentinel]

Congrats! Bob, been on my hunt list too!

[EXPLORER]

I have been looking for this little journal for many years (at least 10) and this is the first one I have found. Yes it has coffee stains, a sticker remnant and some writing on the cover. I wish it were in better condition but I am thrilled to have a copy in any condition at all. DREAMWORKS: An Interdisciplinary Quarterly, Volume 1, Number 4, Summer 1981. This particular issue deals with nightmares and King contributed a short essay on a recurring dream that he has.

I don't know what it is sometimes. I don't think this is particularly rare and it seems every other issue of this journal is available for sale. It wasn't expensive and, now that I have one, they'll probably start popping up all over the place. But, for whatever reason, I never could seem to find one. Really happy to have one even in lesser condition.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/dreamworks_zpsd200837d.jpg

Interesting! Thanks for posting.

John

YES VERY INTERESTING and not something I keep as tight an eye out for as I now will.
I will have to check a couple stores I plan to visit this weekend on my way to Sarasota.
I've been visiting a couple stores which have had some unusual or uncommon things.
No great King finds yet however perhaps just not looking hard enough. Just a matter of timing... and some knowledge like what is shared here.

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob, any chance you could post a pic of the essay?

OK.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/dreamworkessay_zpsf6b9dda4.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

THANK YOU!

[Papaseraphim]

The awesome deal that wasn't! ><

I am at the Strand Boostore in NYC looking at the dollar books outside and I spot what looks like one of those early Doubleday proofs that Carlosdetweiler (Bob) has on his collection. I can see the top of it, the words UNCORRECTED PROOF, but not the title. Color is similar to the "Salem's Lot proof. I am really excited, like OMG!

So I pick it up, and it's a tall Doubleday proof alright.

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad175/papaseraphim/chan/2014-03/f1624f90-573c-48bc-93f1-88e906b18f8c.jpg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/papaseraphim/media/chan/2014-03/f1624f90-573c-48bc-93f1-88e906b18f8c.jpg.html)

Not King, but it was only a dollar it's signed by the author.

Oh, and I also found an Uncorrected proof of Alice Walker's The Cushion in the Road.

Oh Well...

[Papaseraphim]

Stephen King's nightmare is so very... STEPHEN KING! :smile:

[Merlin1958]

Is $150 shipped a good price for "Knowing Darkness"?

[herbertwest]

Congratulations Bob, and thanks for sharing it !

[jhanic]

Original price, including shipping, was $210. (The traycased edition was $820.)

John

[Merlin1958]

Original price, including shipping, was $210. (The traycased edition was $820.)

John

Okay, so I did good. Thanks, John!!

[Jimimck]

Bill, I paid $105 just to have my copy shipped to me! I think you did alright :-)

[Merlin1958]

Thanks!!

[east-tennessee]

Thanks to Raymond (SirFolio16) for these DT Limiteds.........:smile: Awesome Seller........

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/762/medium/iphone_211.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/762/medium/iphone_217.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/762/medium/iphone_214.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/762/medium/iphone_222.jpg

Thanks to David at Betts.......:smile:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/762/medium/iphone_207.jpg

[Jimimck]

Awesome pick ups pal!

[wizardsrainbow]

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

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

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

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

OK, this might be a STRETCH to qualify as that Awesome Deal, but being Caretaker of Betts does put me in the position sometimes of being shown some awesome books....Correct, King did not sign either the 999 S/L or Lettered editions, but a couple years ago, a guy in Maine contacted me and told me that he was the (and I will bastardize the spelling here) anesthesiologist in hospital where King had multiple surgeries following his accident in 1999. This guy was a King fan and brought several books in for King to sign as he lay in his hospital bed...one of which was a Lettered 999 which this Maine resident sold to me for $340....I don't know if I have the ONLY Lettered edition signed by King, but if not there can't be too many!

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, David!

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

David,

You are correct, that's not an awesome deal......it's an OUTSTANDING DEAL. I believe you probably own the only one signed.

Ralph

[jon10g]

OK, this might be a STRETCH to qualify as that Awesome Deal, but being Caretaker of Betts does put me in the position sometimes of being shown some awesome books....Correct, King did not sign either the 999 S/L or Lettered editions, but a couple years ago, a guy in Maine contacted me and told me that he was the (and I will bastardize the spelling here) anesthesiologist in hospital where King had multiple surgeries following his accident in 1999. This guy was a King fan and brought several books in for King to sign as he lay in his hospital bed...one of which was a Lettered 999 which this Maine resident sold to me for $340....I don't know if I have the ONLY Lettered edition signed by King, but if not there can't be too many!

I have the S/L 999 signed by King. When he signed it he told me that he had only signed a couple of them.

[Papaseraphim]

Stephen King Desk Calendars
These I got through Paperback Swap for "free"
http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad175/papaseraphim/chan/2014-02/759e4a80-caf2-4ad4-9af2-3a739db8f1ae.jpg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/papaseraphim/media/chan/2014-02/759e4a80-caf2-4ad4-9af2-3a739db8f1ae.jpg.html)
This one I bought on Ebay
http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad175/papaseraphim/chan/2014-03/e0ee3b6c-de2a-4350-8458-d40ae1478568.jpg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/papaseraphim/media/chan/2014-03/e0ee3b6c-de2a-4350-8458-d40ae1478568.jpg.html)

[wizardsrainbow]

Way cool....so we know of at least 1 S/L signed and 1 Lettered

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Limited Edition 1 of 1 - Signed by the Producer

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

[carlosdetweiller]

Well......THAT is pretty cool!

[Randall Flagg]

Well......THAT is pretty cool!
.
Bob, you fell for it

[carlosdetweiller]

Well......THAT is pretty cool!
.
Bob, you fell for it

Well, not really. But if it is in English it is pretty cool. I have a file but it is in French and I can't read it.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Well......THAT is pretty cool!
.
Bob, you fell for it

Well, not really. But if it is in English it is pretty cool. I have a file but it is in French and I can't read it.

I used Google translater on my French version.

[carlosdetweiller]

Well......THAT is pretty cool!
.
Bob, you fell for it

Well, not really. But if it is in English it is pretty cool. I have a file but it is in French and I can't read it.

I used Google translater on my French version.

I'm just too lazy, I guess.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I'm just too lazy, I guess.

Check your email then...

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm just too lazy, I guess.

Check your email then...

Got it! Thanks again, Alan.

[divemaster]

I've added three more recent acquisitions to my collections thread:

Dr. Sleep S/L (#322)

The Complete Masters of Darkness S/L (#148)

The Stand S/L (#1193)

I obtained The Stand from fellow member here at_one. A pleasure to deal with! Highest praise for the transaction (price, communication, packaging, etc.)

[divemaster]

Dr. Sleep #322

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/DrSleep_Limited_322_1_zps8227bbf5.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/DrSleep_Limited_322_1_zps8227bbf5.jpg.html)

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http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/DrSleep_Limited_322_3_zpsc0e93646.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/DrSleep_Limited_322_3_zpsc0e93646.jpg.html)

[divemaster]

The Complete Masters of Darkness #148

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Anthology%20Signed%20Limited/CompleteMastersofDarkness_Limited_148_1_zpsa4cef0e 2.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Anthology%20Signed%20Limited/CompleteMastersofDarkness_Limited_148_1_zpsa4cef0e 2.jpg.html)

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http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Anthology%20Signed%20Limited/CompleteMastersofDarkness_Limited_148_3_zpsb16ce7b 3.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Anthology%20Signed%20Limited/CompleteMastersofDarkness_Limited_148_3_zpsb16ce7b 3.jpg.html)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Anthology%20Signed%20Limited/CompleteMastersofDarkness_Limited_148_4_zps81c31f9 c.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Anthology%20Signed%20Limited/CompleteMastersofDarkness_Limited_148_4_zps81c31f9 c.jpg.html)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Anthology%20Signed%20Limited/CompleteMastersofDarkness_Limited_148_5_zps015ea60 a.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Anthology%20Signed%20Limited/CompleteMastersofDarkness_Limited_148_5_zps015ea60 a.jpg.html)

[divemaster]

The Stand #1193

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Stand_Limited_1193_1_zpsabb1612d.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Stand_Limited_1193_1_zpsabb1612d.jpg.html)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Stand_Limited_1193_2_zpse0760c8a.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Stand_Limited_1193_2_zpse0760c8a.jpg.html)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Stand_Limited_1193_3_zps09600337.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Stand_Limited_1193_3_zps09600337.jpg.html)

[Jimimck]

Lovely looking edition.

[jhanic]

Congratulations!

John

[Dan]

Great new additions! I need The Complete Masters of Darkness!

[east-tennessee]

Wonderful stuff everyone...........:drool:

[Lot guy]

Great additions by all, Congrats!!

[The Library Policeman]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zpsb927bd99.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps29ba0d5c.jpg

[east-tennessee]

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zpsb927bd99.jpg

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps29ba0d5c.jpg


Nice........:cool:

[Lot guy]

The Sarasota Event was Great!
Received 4 Doctor Sleep Signed
1 Rage 1st U.K. Signed
2 The Gunslinger 1st Edition(left Dust Jackets at home)
The Doctor Sleep Galley Proof Unbound was the only one I didn't get signed that I brought. Since he already signed 7 books for the 4 of us I thought I'd stop on a good note & not have him think I wasn't grateful for all he had already done.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsf8d9253d.jpg~320x480

[Lot guy]

Rage
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpseddb6334.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsd6f33d4e.jpg~320x480

[Lot guy]

The Gunslinger
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps97eeddb2.jpg~320x480

[Ben Staad]

Doesn't get much better than that. Congrats.

[Lot guy]

The Gunslinger
I like how he signed this copy in this spot.
I had wanted a 1st of this book for a while & to get both of these signed was very exciting for me, glad I picked up that second copy from Ray last week, Thanks Ray!

http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps07c9b670.jpg~320x480

[jhanic]

Very, very nice!

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Way way way great! Congrats

[The Library Policeman]

Fantastic haul, Lot guy. Congratulations!

[herbertwest]

VERY nice!

[Lot guy]

Thanks for the comments!

[Scoogs]

Good stuff Lot Guy, congrats.

[jhanic]

I just got my copy of the new Tin House from Amazon. It came in a box.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all! Amazing acquisitions!

[Papaseraphim]

Bought this today. Not really a P&J, but I always loved JK's art. Nice intro by Stephen King.

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad175/papaseraphim/chan/2014-03/f126fb04-003c-4e98-89ce-7636a66b6197.jpg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/papaseraphim/media/chan/2014-03/f126fb04-003c-4e98-89ce-7636a66b6197.jpg.html)

Less that ten bucks.

[carlosdetweiller]

Nice one. It seems hard to find those in nice shape. They always seem to have creases or something to the covers.

[Merlin1958]

This is my "Knowing Darkness". There are many like it, but this one is mine...


http://imageshack.com/a/img845/7775/y25i.jpg

Still in shrink wrap!!! Bonus!!



Anyone recognize the paraphrased quote?

[jhanic]

Nice, Bill. Congratulations!

(The quote is familiar but I can't place it.)

John

[e_taylor]

Rifleman's creed or some such?

[Merlin1958]

Nice, Bill. Congratulations!

(The quote is familiar but I can't place it.)

John


Think, Vincent D'nofrio

[Papaseraphim]

Full Metal Jacket
Great Movie!

[Merlin1958]

Full Metal Jacket
Great Movie!

There ya go!! You win the "Kewpie Doll"!! LOL

[Jimimck]

Only Steers and Queers! Such a great flick...
Oh yeah, and "You like the kind of boy who could suck a golf ball through a garden hose"

So funny

[Lot guy]

Great additions all!

[Papaseraphim]

Thanks! I never win anything.:wink:

Full Metal Jacket was Kubrick's next movie after The Shining.




Full Metal Jacket
Great Movie!

There ya go!! You win the "Kewpie Doll"!! LOL

[Papaseraphim]

My first signed Joe Hill!
I told myself I wouldn't start collecting another author, but when I saw the signature and the vampire doodle, I had to have it!
http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad175/papaseraphim/chan/2014-03/033C80DF-2796-46C8-9E52-1BEF30B31D96.jpg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/papaseraphim/media/chan/2014-03/033C80DF-2796-46C8-9E52-1BEF30B31D96.jpg.html)
http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad175/papaseraphim/chan/2014-03/4A2F039C-353E-40D3-8573-E40504F8ED71.jpg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/papaseraphim/media/chan/2014-03/4A2F039C-353E-40D3-8573-E40504F8ED71.jpg.html)

[Merlin1958]

Congrats!! Love the "doodle"!!!

[stroppygoblin]

Anyone recognize the paraphrased quote?

Check out the opening line in my collection thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17784-Book-Collection-Stroppy-Goblin) :)

[Jimimck]

Ha cool!

[The Library Policeman]

Yay!

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m609/kingpix/image_zps4a8712db.jpg

[east-tennessee]

Nice............:biggrin:

[Lot guy]

Congrats on The Shining TLP!

[Merlin1958]

Anyone recognize the paraphrased quote?

Check out the opening line in my collection thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17784-Book-Collection-Stroppy-Goblin) :)

Drats, always a brides maid.... LOL

[Ari_Racing]

Some stuff I received today:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/1509820_10203661885332384_1361092100_n.jpg

[Priest]

There are this very good days. you know ? This days where you think nothing can
make it better, this one of a kind days where everything just is a good as it can be.



















and then there is today ;D

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/24/7nkc.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/856/gj97.jpg

and then once you got this one of a kind book, in this fantastic condition, then you open it and have a look on the first page , and see => this (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17537-Book-Collection-Priest&p=834200#post834200) ;D

[webstar1000]

There are this very good days. you know ? This days where you think nothing can
make it better, this one of a kind days where everything just is a good as it can be.


















and then there is today ;D

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/24/7nkc.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/856/gj97.jpg

and then once you got this one of a kind book, in this fantastic condition, then you open it and have a look on the first page , and see => this (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17537-Book-Collection-Priest&p=834200#post834200) ;D


What? I cannot see the pic where it is open, just the two...:(

[Ben Eads]

Awesome new additions everyone!

[herbertwest]

Ari : who did you say doesnt like spoiled people? :p

[Randall Flagg]

What? I cannot see the pic where it is open, just the two...:(
Because you didn't click on the hyperlink at the end of his last sentence:

see => this (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17537-Book-Collection-Priest&p=834200#post834200)

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Priest!

John

[The Library Policeman]

Great signed Carrie!

[Dan]

Most excellent, Priest!

[Priest]

thanks a lot, and thanks Randall for the explanation ;D
was a little to exited , i guess ;D

[webstar1000]

ahhhh thanks RF:)

[Merlin1958]

Nice score, Priest!!!

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice, Priest!


Ari : who did you say doesnt like spoiled people? :p

I paid for all that stuff! :)

[Fsmdr]

That is a really NICE looking Carrie!

[idlewarnings]

Congrats, Priest. That's an amazing copy.

[jhanic]

It's been a very profitable day:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/MrMercedes_zpsf75d97fa.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/MrMercedes_zpsf75d97fa.jpg.html)

Publisher's letter:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/MrMercedesPublisherletter_zpsef21c2ac.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/MrMercedesPublisherletter_zpsef21c2ac.jpg.html)

I also got my signed limited copies of The Shining and the Erin Wells remarqued Doctor Sleep. Pictures of the remarque will follow soon.

John

[biomieg]

Good stuff, John! Let us know what you think when you've read it!

[herbertwest]

Congrats John!

[The Library Policeman]

Great stuff, John!

[Dan]

Awesome!

[idlewarnings]

Congrats, John.

[Br!an]

Nice!

[Papaseraphim]

Congrats John!

[Lot guy]

Awesome John!

[Johnny007]

It's been a very profitable day:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/MrMercedes_zpsf75d97fa.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/MrMercedes_zpsf75d97fa.jpg.html)

Publisher's letter:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/MrMercedesPublisherletter_zpsef21c2ac.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/MrMercedesPublisherletter_zpsef21c2ac.jpg.html)

I also got my signed limited copies of The Shining and the Erin Wells remarqued Doctor Sleep. Pictures of the remarque will follow soon.

John

As folks have said already, AWESOME get, John!

This is the first picture I've seen of the proof/ARC and it looks great.

[Pasiuk57]

John
CONGRATS!
Nice find!!

[Dan]

Finally picked up the first part of The Gunslinger in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_0489.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[bdwyer19]

Looks great, Dan!!

[Lot guy]

Nice Dan! Looks like no address labels either

[Roog]

Always a nice serie to have :)

[webstar1000]

Finally picked up the first part of The Gunslinger in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_0489.jpg

For a nice set Dan... what would you be looking at price wise? I still have yet to go after one.

[Dan]

Thanks everyone! Two of them still have the stickers, you just cant see them. I'm not real sure on the current prices. The first one is the hardest to find. The others can range from $10-$30 depending on condition. I think Betts has a set for about $150.

[Lot guy]

The Second box from Sirfolio was waiting when returning from Florida
Dr. Sleep & Salem's Gift edition are multiples but Cujo is not. Excited about Cujo!
Thanks Ray
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5b283efe.jpg~320x480

[Lookwhoitis]

Finally picked up the first part of The Gunslinger in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_0489.jpg
wow! Those look very nice. Bravo!

I aspire to own a nice set of these mags (sans mailing labels)

[stroppygoblin]

Finally picked up the first part of The Gunslinger in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

Now you just need a nice case to put them in... :)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/D75E8090-D121-448A-8356-711D9BD1F112_zpsacdcxsrz.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/D75E8090-D121-448A-8356-711D9BD1F112_zpsacdcxsrz.jpg.html)

[Dan]

Yes I do. If shipping wasn't so high I would order one.

[bdwyer19]

Haven't posted in awhile. I have two new slipcases for my S/L Joyland, and signed Doctor Sleep trade.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/513/s7qg.jpg

I also received Doctor Sleep #229 last night. Love the remarque that Erin Wells added!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/849/asbt.jpg
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/35/0ykb.jpg

[WeDealInLead]

Crossed off a major want today:
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/abouttosnap1/pevil001_zps728968aa.jpg

Thanks to Mr. Crowley for safe and fast shipping.

[Ben Mears]

The Second box from Sirfolio was waiting when returning from Florida
Dr. Sleep & Salem's Gift edition are multiples but Cujo is not. Excited about Cujo!
Thanks Ray
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5b283efe.jpg~320x480

That looks more like the 'Salem's Lot limited than gift.

[stroppygoblin]

The Second box from Sirfolio was waiting when returning from Florida
Dr. Sleep & Salem's Gift edition are multiples but Cujo is not. Excited about Cujo!
Thanks Ray
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5b283efe.jpg~320x480

That looks more like the 'Salem's Lot limited than gift.

It has the limited edition 3rd party slipcase. I think only 200 of them were made. :envy:

[The Library Policeman]

It should be a traycase if it's the one from Tomas (skcollector)

[Lot guy]

Salem's Lot Gift but has plain black slipcase with Salem's Lot down the spine in Red Lettering, I think Sirfolio must have had it made. I do have my other two gift editions in the traycase from Thomas. I really like the traycases but the slipcase is a nice addition. It gives a little contrast sitting with my other Salem's Lot Gift editions. The Centipede Press Salem's Lot is definitely my favorite SK Title.

[racerx45]

I updated my collection page with some new additions but this is the current new pride and joy.

The Gunslinger still shrink wrapped! (2nd printing)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tu-MMrjxguo/UzOCgpvaymI/AAAAAAAAAyk/ygyLZVgsVG0/w1193-h857-no/SKTGS2P.jpg

[Dan]

Crossed off a major want today:
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/abouttosnap1/pevil001_zps728968aa.jpg

Thanks to Mr. Crowley for safe and fast shipping.

Nice Prime Evil! Is it the UK or US version?

[Merlin1958]

Wow, you guys have been busy!! Congrats to all the new P&J owners!!! Awesome acquisitions!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[Stockerlone]

Something from the Leipzig Buchmesse
Simon Beckett - Der Hof
inscriped
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2780.JPG

[Ari_Racing]

Just received:

https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t31.0-8/q75/s720x720/1941475_10203716581499754_1177739666_o.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice, Ari!

John

[Papaseraphim]

Got this today. Very nice book! Love the movie posters by Chong.
http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad175/papaseraphim/IMG_8489.jpg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/papaseraphim/media/IMG_8489.jpg.html)

[surly]

while i wait for a few bigger fish, i've turned my attentions to see if i can build a set of 1st edition paperbacks. the flash makes them look worse than they are, but in this case its been more about the hunt than the condition anyhow and i've been having a lot of fun looking.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/115650524@N07/13522467105/in/photostream/


*edit* well, i can't get the picture to show, but so far i found 'SALEM'S LOT, THE STAND, THE DEAD ZONE and FIRESTARTER.

[jhanic]

You were able to find a first edition first printing paperback of Firestarter?!? That one is difficult to find.

John

[surly]

i did.
black cover, full number line, american edition with "From the author of The Dead Zone" on the cover. not bad condition all things considered. picked it up for $3.99 CDN - what is that, like 3 cents in american dollars? i was pretty happy. it was the same place i found 'SALEM'S LOT the week before.

[biomieg]

Damn you, Surly! I mean: congrats :)

(I'm also looking for 1st ed. paperbacks and I have a bunch of them, all in great condition, but Firestarter keeps eluding me...)

[jhanic]

i did.
black cover, full number line, american edition with "From the author of The Dead Zone" on the cover. not bad condition all things considered. picked it up for $3.99 CDN - what is that, like 3 cents in american dollars? i was pretty happy. it was the same place i found 'SALEM'S LOT the week before.

Congratulations! A GREAT find.

John

[Br!an]

while i wait for a few bigger fish, i've turned my attentions to see if i can build a set of 1st edition paperbacks. the flash makes them look worse than they are, but in this case its been more about the hunt than the condition anyhow and i've been having a lot of fun looking.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/115650524@N07/13522467105/in/photostream/


*edit* well, i can't get the picture to show, but so far i found 'SALEM'S LOT, THE STAND, THE DEAD ZONE and FIRESTARTER.

You have the photo restricted/private. You can link the page but not the pic. I believe that could be remedied in your Flickr settings.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3779/13522467105_2294851fb3_c.jpg

[Citizen of Lud]

1st Print !! I am so happy been waiting for this one Thanks tippy4 !!! (Best packaging!!)

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/rmaness916/20140331_171445.jpg


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/rmaness916/90ae4840-d1b4-4346-99a9-e44fa35ec0c3.jpg


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/rmaness916/dde1cac7-6d27-43f1-825c-98d131c33ff7.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/rmaness916/20140331_171313.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats on the 1st Gunslinger! Looks great.

I hear that Tippy fella's packaging is bomb proof. :D

[Roog]

Nice!

[Lot guy]

Congrats, getting a book you've wanted for awhile is always exciting! Rick is great a packaging the books!

[Lot guy]

I woke upto this on the table this morning with an email About Robert McGinnis doing a remarque in my lettered Joyland asking me to specify if I want Robert to do a certain scene or to let him decide. My wife & son did a great job on Birthday this year. She said "Let me guess you want another book For your birthday"I told her that would be wonderful and I'd be happy with anyone but what a great job she did!
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps0b75f699.jpg~320x480

[sharki69]

I woke upto this on the table this morning with an email About Robert McGinnis doing a remarque in my lettered Joyland asking me to specify if I want Robert to do a certain scene or to let him decide. My wife & son did a great job on Birthday this year. She said "Let me guess you want another book For your birthday"I told her that would be wonderful and I'd be happy with anyone but what a great job she did!
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps0b75f699.jpg~320x480

You are a lucky person to have such a great and love family !

[Merlin1958]

I woke upto this on the table this morning with an email About Robert McGinnis doing a remarque in my lettered Joyland asking me to specify if I want Robert to do a certain scene or to let him decide. My wife & son did a great job on Birthday this year. She said "Let me guess you want another book For your birthday"I told her that would be wonderful and I'd be happy with anyone but what a great job she did!
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps0b75f699.jpg~320x480

Hold onto your wife, what a gal!!! Congrats!!!

[Lot guy]

Thanks for the kind comments, I was pretty surprised!

[Ben Staad]

Congrats! That is an awesome gift.


Thanks for the kind comments, I was pretty surprised!

[mikeC]

I got this from the Hero Complex show. I dig it.
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy85/redsealPB/SK_Creep.jpg (http://s780.photobucket.com/user/redsealPB/media/SK_Creep.jpg.html)

[dnemec]

I got this from the Hero Complex show. I dig it.
http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy85/redsealPB/SK_Creep.jpg (http://s780.photobucket.com/user/redsealPB/media/SK_Creep.jpg.html)

Very cool!

[George at C-Springs]

Congrats on that Gunslinger Citizen, very nice; ditto for the IT and this freaky King drawing.

My latest isn't a King, but is something I've wanted for awhile. I collect Band of Brothers-related stuff, mostly prints and some artifacts. I know the good folks at Valor Studios, who have been working with a lot of the surviving BoB vets for many years and who always coordinate some really nice items. This year, for the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, they've started off with a special edition signed Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose. They've been working this for a long time specifically for release this year, and as a result many of the vets have passed on since signing. I picked up a 1/50 signed by 10 vets (they also did a 100 signed by 8, 130 signed by 6, and a Bookplate Edition signed by 1 to 3). Of the ten signers, six have since passed away. If you've watched Band of Brothers, you'll probably recognize the names ... Buck Compton, Babe Hefron, Wild Bill Guarnere, Earl McClung, Forrest Guth, and Clancy Lyall. The survivors are Don Malarkey, Ed Tipper, Brad Freeman, and Rod Strohl.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1366.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMAG1367a.jpg

[Lot guy]

That is a very nice piece of history you have there George, Congrats!

[ELazansky]

Thanks for showing that book, George. I just ordered one of the remaining 6 signature books. I had thought about buying a copy of this other edition - http://www.genesis-publications.com/world-war-2-band-of-brothers-easy-company-book/, but the one from Valor Studios was a bit more in my price range.

[George at C-Springs]

That Genesis Deluxe Edition is pretty nice, but yeah, at 500 pounds ... way pricey. The book is nice, but its really the signatures that make it special. I passed on an original Ambrose BoB signed by 30+ awhile back, I think it went for around $1K. I believe I've got one print with 14 signatures, but still missing Dick Winters and Frank Perconte. All the Dick Winters-signed prints are at least $1K.

Congrats on getting your copy, you'll like it. It may have a ding, as they advertised the books have been making the rounds for awhile ... one of my signers passed away in 2009 . Adam and Karen Makos, who run Valor, are great to work with. Adam is an author as well. He wrote "A Higher Call" which was on,the best seller list last year.

[George at C-Springs]

If anyone else is interested, I just checked http://www.valorstudios.com and they're showing just 20 of the 6-signature editions remaining for sale; the 10 and 8 signature are sold out. They announced the book March 27th, so have sold 260/280 in nine days. Price on the 6-signature is $175. They also have some other books as well as prints and a few other items; good stuff if you're interested in WWII history.

[Stockerlone]

Stephen King - Carrie
Publisher Schneekluth 1977 German First
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2813.JPG

To find one of them for small money was a nice surprise.

[Merlin1958]

Congrats on that Gunslinger Citizen, very nice; ditto for the IT and this freaky King drawing.

My latest isn't a King, but is something I've wanted for awhile. I collect Band of Brothers-related stuff, mostly prints and some artifacts. I know the good folks at Valor Studios, who have been working with a lot of the surviving BoB vets for many years and who always coordinate some really nice items. This year, for the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, they've started off with a special edition signed Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose. They've been working this for a long time specifically for release this year, and as a result many of the vets have passed on since signing. I picked up a 1/50 signed by 10 vets (they also did a 100 signed by 8, 130 signed by 6, and a Bookplate Edition signed by 1 to 3). Of the ten signers, six have since passed away. If you've watched Band of Brothers, you'll probably recognize the names ... Buck Compton, Babe Hefron, Wild Bill Guarnere, Earl McClung, Forrest Guth, and Clancy Lyall. The survivors are Don Malarkey, Ed Tipper, Brad Freeman, and Rod Strohl.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1366.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMAG1367a.jpg

Awesome!! Lest we forget.... My Father in law was in the Pacific theater. Will not talk about it at all, but BoB is in his words a "Great Depiction".

[dnemec]

Congrats on that Gunslinger Citizen, very nice; ditto for the IT and this freaky King drawing.

My latest isn't a King, but is something I've wanted for awhile. I collect Band of Brothers-related stuff, mostly prints and some artifacts. I know the good folks at Valor Studios, who have been working with a lot of the surviving BoB vets for many years and who always coordinate some really nice items. This year, for the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, they've started off with a special edition signed Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose. They've been working this for a long time specifically for release this year, and as a result many of the vets have passed on since signing. I picked up a 1/50 signed by 10 vets (they also did a 100 signed by 8, 130 signed by 6, and a Bookplate Edition signed by 1 to 3). Of the ten signers, six have since passed away. If you've watched Band of Brothers, you'll probably recognize the names ... Buck Compton, Babe Hefron, Wild Bill Guarnere, Earl McClung, Forrest Guth, and Clancy Lyall. The survivors are Don Malarkey, Ed Tipper, Brad Freeman, and Rod Strohl.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG1366.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMAG1367a.jpg

Somewhere I have a first edition of BoB signed by Dick Winters, who used to be my neighbor. Hmmm...perhaps I should find it now that he's passed.

[thegunslinger41]

Terry Goodkind's THE FIRST CONFESSOR Deluxe/Signed limited to 300 copies. Only offered in two formats, EBOOK and the signed/deluxe. No regular softcover or hardcover exists.......... now tell me that the Stephen King collecting world wouldn't go ape-shit if Sai King did something like this.

G

BTW bottom right in the traycase is a 900+GB custom-made external harddrive that has the Ebook, short films, additionl artwork, and other goods.




http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/20140407_171248_zps1ee794b2.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/20140407_171248_zps1ee794b2.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r485/thegunslinger41/20140407_171404_zps6eaa8da6.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/thegunslinger41/media/20140407_171404_zps6eaa8da6.jpg.html)

[Joe315]

Terry Goodkind's THE FIRST CONFESSOR Deluxe/Signed limited to 300 copies. Only offered in two formats, EBOOK and the signed/deluxe. No regular softcover or hardcover exists.......... now tell me that the Stephen King collecting world wouldn't go ape-shit if Sai King did something like this.

G

BTW bottom right in the traycase is a 900+GB custom-made external harddrive that has the Ebook, short films, additionl artwork, and other goods.




That's a pretty sweet set. How long before someone accidentally erases the hard drive? :)

[stroppygoblin]

"No Mr Bond. I expect you to read..."

Awesome set :clap:

[Kingfan24]

I've never read Goodkind, how is he?

[dnemec]

That is an amazing set! We WOULD go ape-shit if SK did something similar!

[webstar1000]

What was the cost of that?

[Kingfan24]

What was the cost of that?

$300

[Br!an]

Terry Goodkind's THE FIRST CONFESSOR Deluxe/Signed limited to 300 copies. Only offered in two formats, EBOOK and the signed/deluxe. No regular softcover or hardcover exists.......... now tell me that the Stephen King collecting world wouldn't go ape-shit if Sai King did something like this.

G

BTW bottom right in the traycase is a 900+GB custom-made external harddrive that has the Ebook, short films, additionl artwork, and other goods.



It looks kind of cheesy to me. What is the book quality like? Any Illustrations?

[Br!an]

What was the cost of that?

The order page:

http://www.terrygoodkindstore.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-first-confessor-collectors-edition

[webstar1000]

That is a great price for what you get there... very cool!

[thegunslinger41]

I will post more pics later. I will need to open the book to see if there was artwork in the interior. I have a feeling that there isn't but I could be wrong.


G

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations! It looks like a great edition!

I've just received these:

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10259318_10203788426335830_5297735531688183216_n.j pg

[herbertwest]

Most of us recieve books one by one. Ari recieve them per boxes!

[EXPLORER]

Most of us recieve books one by one. Ari recieve them per boxes!

I'm sure there is a method to his madness!

[Papaseraphim]

I guess shipping costs to Australia, make it necessary to bundle a lot of books and ship them together in one package.



Most of us recieve books one by one. Ari recieve them per boxes!

I'm sure there is a method to his madness!

[jhanic]

Ari's from Argentina.

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Ari's from Argentina.

John

He's Lionel Messi's brother.

[Papaseraphim]

Oops! I knew that! :redface1:

Still valid reason for bundling items for shipping.


Ari's from Argentina.

John

[Ari_Racing]

LOL!!!

Thank you!

[jonahwriter]

I got #27 of "The Talisman" S/L by Straub and King today. I paid $600 for it on ebay, shipping was another $50, but sadly I was stung by custom charges of $150 so all in all it ended up costing me $800, way over budget, but it's a book I've wanted to own for a long time, and a realtively low number so I'm pleased with that. Not sure if I went way over value or if I'm still within range of the price it's worth??
but I'm happy with it - just pissed off about the customs charges.

http://i57.tinypic.com/8xsh7o.jpg

Also picked up a signed Gift Edition of "Insomnia" - I wasn't sure whether to go with the gift edition or the S/L but I found a signed Gift not much less than cost of a S/L but with intriguing inscription by King so went with that. So those are my two new King pieces and overall am happy with them. :)

http://i58.tinypic.com/2nq89si.jpg

[Lot guy]

Congrats on the new Books

[jonahwriter]

Thanks!

This isn't King-related but I also picked up a signed first edition of Ira Levin's "A Kiss Before Dying" (his first novel) from 1953. My grail goal is still a signed first of "Rosemary's Baby" but this was unexpected and a bargain, only $13.49 plus similar price for international shipping, so the whole thing came to $26.59 - but for a first signed from 1953 this is a STEAL in my opinion even if the condition of the book is not great. I rarely grab a bargain so was chuffed with this.

http://i62.tinypic.com/a9nt52.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/34fxjs6.jpg

[WeDealInLead]

Three short stories.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/abouttosnap1/lebbonbooksetc004_zps6653fe76.jpg

Latest box of books from Tim Lebbon.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/abouttosnap1/lebbonbooksetc002_zpsb34ef495.jpg

I posted the Lebbon books in my collection so as not to clutter up this thread.

[jonahwriter]

Ok that's me hiding my credit card for the next year - no more purchases! I just got another grail item - a signed Dorothy Parker book. The condition is not good and I probably paid too much but I've wanted a signed Dorothy Parker for awhile. (Still looking for a signed Agatha Christie.) Don't suppose there are any Dorothy Parker experts here? It's double signed but I'm a bit confused about the number on the edition.

[Merlin1958]

I got #27 of "The Talisman" S/L by Straub and King today. I paid $600 for it on ebay, shipping was another $50, but sadly I was stung by custom charges of $150 so all in all it ended up costing me $800, way over budget, but it's a book I've wanted to own for a long time, and a realtively low number so I'm pleased with that. Not sure if I went way over value or if I'm still within range of the price it's worth??
but I'm happy with it - just pissed off about the customs charges.

http://i57.tinypic.com/8xsh7o.jpg

Also picked up a signed Gift Edition of "Insomnia" - I wasn't sure whether to go with the gift edition or the S/L but I found a signed Gift not much less than cost of a S/L but with intriguing inscription by King so went with that. So those are my two new King pieces and overall am happy with them. :)

http://i58.tinypic.com/2nq89si.jpg

Congrats on the new acquisitions!! Awesome one's IMHO Do you have a collection thread yet? If so, please point me to it. If not, start one already!!!

[jonahwriter]

Not yet! I need to start one. I also need to buy a proper bookcase. I'm kind of a rogue hit-and-miss skin of the teeth pseudo-collector. I'm not sure when I reach proper "collector" status. Ok I'll go start a collector thread with the photos of the Dorothy Parker to start with!

[Merlin1958]

Not yet! I need to start one. I also need to buy a proper bookcase. I'm kind of a rogue hit-and-miss skin of the teeth pseudo-collector. I'm not sure when I reach proper "collector" status. Ok I'll go start a collector thread with the photos of the Dorothy Parker to start with!

We all, to a man or woman, started with our first book!!

[jonahwriter]

I think my first proper King collectable - not including perhaps older 1st editions I bought new at the time when I was a teenager - was a signed "Bag of Bones" US 1st. It arrived soiled and the seller refunded me half the price. I got it for less than $50 I think in the end. To date still remains the cheapest King signed I ever got. My first S/L was "From A Buick 8" (I think). What was yours?

[biomieg]

Jonahwriter, where in Europe are you? We have the same customs tax issues in the Netherlands so whenever possible I ask booksellers to put a low value on the customs form. It not only saves money but time as well (up to three weeks in most cases!).

[Ben Eads]

Awesome editions everyone! Wow! That Ira Levin is a great catch!

[jonahwriter]

Jonahwriter, where in Europe are you? We have the same customs tax issues in the Netherlands so whenever possible I ask booksellers to put a low value on the customs form. It not only saves money but time as well (up to three weeks in most cases!).

I'm in Ireland. The seller said something like it was fraud for him to mark it as gift or declare lower amount - but I didn't ask him beforehand, only after, so in future I will. I like Ebay's Global Postage Programme - sometimes the shipping is more expensive but it guarantees no customs charges. When "The Talisman" arrived I was really pissed off about the $150 customs charge (112 euro). :(

[jonahwriter]

Awesome editions everyone! Wow! That Ira Levin is a great catch!

Yes! It's falling apart but it's still awesome! The signed page slid out of the book when I opened it lol, but I still feel it's a bargain - something I rarely find!

[stroppygoblin]

Jonahwriter, where in Europe are you? We have the same customs tax issues in the Netherlands so whenever possible I ask booksellers to put a low value on the customs form. It not only saves money but time as well (up to three weeks in most cases!).

I'm in Ireland. The seller said something like it was fraud for him to mark it as gift or declare lower amount - but I didn't ask him beforehand, only after, so in future I will. I like Ebay's Global Postage Programme - sometimes the shipping is more expensive but it guarantees no customs charges. When "The Talisman" arrived I was really pissed off about the $150 customs charge (112 euro). :(

Did Customs tell you what the charge was for? Did the package state it was a book? AFAIK the VAT laws in Ireland are the same for the UK with regard to books, ie Zero rated. According to this (http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vat/leaflets/printing-and-printed-matter.html) website that appears to be the case and also includes imports from outside of the Country - "The rates which apply to publications printed within the State apply similarly to publications acquired by traders from other Member States of the EU and to those imported from outside the EU"

I would query this with customs.

EDIT: This is also why i hate eBays Global Postage, sometimes eBay does not take the 0% VAT into consideration and it just inflates the shipping costs.

[jonahwriter]

Jonahwriter, where in Europe are you? We have the same customs tax issues in the Netherlands so whenever possible I ask booksellers to put a low value on the customs form. It not only saves money but time as well (up to three weeks in most cases!).

I'm in Ireland. The seller said something like it was fraud for him to mark it as gift or declare lower amount - but I didn't ask him beforehand, only after, so in future I will. I like Ebay's Global Postage Programme - sometimes the shipping is more expensive but it guarantees no customs charges. When "The Talisman" arrived I was really pissed off about the $150 customs charge (112 euro). :(


Did Customs tell you what the charge was for? Did the package state it was a book? AFAIK the VAT laws in Ireland are the same for the UK with regard to books, ie Zero rated. According to this (http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vat/leaflets/printing-and-printed-matter.html) website that appears to be the case and also includes imports from outside of the Country - "The rates which apply to publications printed within the State apply similarly to publications acquired by traders from other Member States of the EU and to those imported from outside the EU"

I would query this with customs.

EDIT: This is also why i hate eBays Global Postage, sometimes eBay does not take the 0% VAT into consideration and it just inflates the shipping costs.

They didn't tell me what it was for. I just had to pay it at the post depot. I've kept the packaging and will check that. Thanks for this info! I have an email for customs and will follow it up with them, complain, and send them this link. I'm not optimistic about it as Ireland is notorious for being expensive and a rip-off but I will try. Thank you again.

[stroppygoblin]

They didn't tell me what it was for. I just had to pay it at the post depot. I've kept the packaging and will check that. Thanks for this info! I have an email for customs and will follow it up with them, complain, and send them this link. I'm not optimistic about it as Ireland is notorious for being expensive and a rip-off but I will try. Thank you again.

No, problem, glad to help (especially in areas of clawing back money from the Taxman!)
one more piece of info that might be useful in the future. The zero rate does NOT apply to slipcases. If you order an empty slipcase, be prepared to pay additional import charges. If however the slipcase CONTAINS a book (any cheap paperback will do), then it is considered part of the book and not subject to VAT. It's a loophole and if they checked the book did not match then you could potentially incur the charge, but normally its down to what the seller puts on the customs form. ie. 'Book' and not 'Slipcase'. The seller is not lying on the form and you don't have to pay the duty.

[stroppygoblin]

I agree with Ari's philosophy.... The more in one delivery the better ;)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/75A54097-686E-4CBA-BBB2-70A1A04A0563_zpsn8ocmmxi.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/75A54097-686E-4CBA-BBB2-70A1A04A0563_zpsn8ocmmxi.jpg.html)

Contents to be shown in My Collection thread soon....

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all!


Three short stories.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/abouttosnap1/lebbonbooksetc004_zps6653fe76.jpg



What's included in USA Weekend mag?

[WeDealInLead]

Luckey Quarter

[Kingfan24]

Thanks to DIVEMASTER I have a matching, under 500, near complete set of DT s/l. We entered a deal some months ago and today we have officially completed it. Can't wait to receive my s/l WTTKH!

All I have left to find is the gunslinger and wastelands!

[stroppygoblin]

Thanks to DIVEMASTER I have a matching, under 500, near complete set of DT s/l. We entered a deal some months ago and today we have officially completed it. Can't wait to receive my s/l WTTKH!

All I have left to find is the gunslinger and wastelands!

Congrats! Those last 2 should be a breeze right? :evil: May we enquire as to # ?

[biomieg]

Three short stories.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/abouttosnap1/lebbonbooksetc004_zps6653fe76.jpg

Glad they arrived safely this time, P.

[Kingfan24]

Thanks to DIVEMASTER I have a matching, under 500, near complete set of DT s/l. We entered a deal some months ago and today we have officially completed it. Can't wait to receive my s/l WTTKH!

All I have left to find is the gunslinger and wastelands!

Congrats! Those last 2 should be a breeze right? :evil: May we enquire as to # ?
#464

[dnemec]

Thanks!

This isn't King-related but I also picked up a signed first edition of Ira Levin's "A Kiss Before Dying" (his first novel) from 1953. My grail goal is still a signed first of "Rosemary's Baby" but this was unexpected and a bargain, only $13.49 plus similar price for international shipping, so the whole thing came to $26.59 - but for a first signed from 1953 this is a STEAL in my opinion even if the condition of the book is not great. I rarely grab a bargain so was chuffed with this.

http://i62.tinypic.com/a9nt52.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/34fxjs6.jpg

WOW--great deal!! As for your grail, check out my book collection thread. I picked up a signed 1st of RB a couple years ago. And the store where I bought it has another if you're interested...

[jonahwriter]

WOW--great deal!! As for your grail, check out my book collection thread. I picked up a signed 1st of RB a couple years ago. And the store where I bought it has another if you're interested...

I'm definitely interested. Can you PM it to me? And I'm going to go check out your collection now. Thanks! :)

[Ari_Racing]

Luckey Quarter

How lucky! ;)

[jonahwriter]

Two Laymon signed books arrived today, and an unexpected copy 19 of 100 of "Open Air" poetry casebound from 1972 by Peter Straub (I'd ordered a cheap library edition of paperback and they sent me library marked rare limited instead). Photos to follow in my collection. Also my double signed Dorothy Parker "Sunset Gun" limited 1928 shipped today - so excited to get it!!

[Lot guy]

My review/galley arrived Monday. Excited to read the new story & write my review!
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps62e6f6b4.jpg~320x480

[jhanic]

Looking forward to seeing how you like it.

John

[east-tennessee]

I got #27 of "The Talisman" S/L by Straub and King today. I paid $600 for it on ebay, shipping was another $50, but sadly I was stung by custom charges of $150 so all in all it ended up costing me $800, way over budget, but it's a book I've wanted to own for a long time, and a realtively low number so I'm pleased with that. Not sure if I went way over value or if I'm still within range of the price it's worth??
but I'm happy with it - just pissed off about the customs charges.

http://i57.tinypic.com/8xsh7o.jpg

Also picked up a signed Gift Edition of "Insomnia" - I wasn't sure whether to go with the gift edition or the S/L but I found a signed Gift not much less than cost of a S/L but with intriguing inscription by King so went with that. So those are my two new King pieces and overall am happy with them. :)

http://i58.tinypic.com/2nq89si.jpg


I Paid $900 for my Talismam S/L & matching Blachouse S/L.........:biggrin:

Brian.....

[east-tennessee]

Nice Stuff Everyone..........:thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

My review/galley arrived Monday. Excited to read the new story & write my review!
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps62e6f6b4.jpg~320x480

Congrats!
7th US proof that I heart of.

[divemaster]

Two new items: finally got around to taking photos of The Shining (#121). Also picked up the King-signed limited of The Big Book of Necon (#70 of only 150)

The Shining S/L'd #121

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Shining_Limited121_1_zpsdd06a1de.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Shining_Limited121_1_zpsdd06a1de.jpg.html)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Shining_Limited121_2_zpsa0f41012.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Shining_Limited121_2_zpsa0f41012.jpg.html)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Shining_Limited121_3_zpsed8d4537.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Signed%20Limiteds/Shining_Limited121_3_zpsed8d4537.jpg.html)
.
.
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The Big Book of Necon #70

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Contribution%20Signed%20Limited/BigBookofNecon_Limited70_1_zps5548b8ad.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Contribution%20Signed%20Limited/BigBookofNecon_Limited70_1_zps5548b8ad.jpg.html)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Contribution%20Signed%20Limited/BigBookofNecon_Limited70_2_zps906d2585.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Contribution%20Signed%20Limited/BigBookofNecon_Limited70_2_zps906d2585.jpg.html)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Contribution%20Signed%20Limited/BigBookofNecon_Limited70_3_zps0f39b01c.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Contribution%20Signed%20Limited/BigBookofNecon_Limited70_3_zps0f39b01c.jpg.html)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b620/divemaster13/KING%20Contribution%20Signed%20Limited/BigBookofNecon_Limited70_4_zps6b757599.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/divemaster13/media/KING%20Contribution%20Signed%20Limited/BigBookofNecon_Limited70_4_zps6b757599.jpg.html)

There's actually over 50 signatures, but you get the point.

[Randall Flagg]

Your copy of "The Shining" looks like it is flawless. If so, congratulations.

[dnemec]

Finally got my lettered edition of Gauntlet Press's Leave Yesterday Alone and Musings by Richard Matheson. More pictures on my collection thread but it is a lovely final tribute and my first lettered!

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg592/TacCommE21/dez%20books/leaveyesterdayalone1.jpg (http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/TacCommE21/media/dez%20books/leaveyesterdayalone1.jpg.html)

[Ari_Racing]

My review/galley arrived Monday. Excited to read the new story & write my review!
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps62e6f6b4.jpg~320x480

Congratulations! I finished the book yesterday! :)

[CRinVA]

Sp jealous of all you people with advanced copies! I'd love to read the story before publication. The last story that I got to read b efore publication was From a Buick 8 and that wasn't a paper copy! I actually had a Microsoft Word file sent from a friend who made me promise to never tell where I got it! :-)

[LostAlivE]

I got #27 of "The Talisman" S/L by Straub and King today. I paid $600 for it on ebay, shipping was another $50, but sadly I was stung by custom charges of $150 so all in all it ended up costing me $800, way over budget, but it's a book I've wanted to own for a long time, and a realtively low number so I'm pleased with that. Not sure if I went way over value or if I'm still within range of the price it's worth??
but I'm happy with it - just pissed off about the customs charges.

http://i57.tinypic.com/8xsh7o.jpg

Also picked up a signed Gift Edition of "Insomnia" - I wasn't sure whether to go with the gift edition or the S/L but I found a signed Gift not much less than cost of a S/L but with intriguing inscription by King so went with that. So those are my two new King pieces and overall am happy with them. :)

http://i58.tinypic.com/2nq89si.jpg

I have always wanted a copy of the S/L of The Talisman. I have the GE of it and Grants #ed GE. I have even seen the S/L listed for $300.00 but was to late to get it.

[Ari_Racing]

Just received:

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1977296_10203833727748337_4996962719343044062_n.jp g

A nice lot of goodies! :)

[mistercrowley]

Just received my copy of The Shining S/L. It's absolutely gorgeous

[Lot guy]

Nice stuff everybody! Congrats!

[Roog]

Nice items again, Ari. How big is your house :)

[Ari_Racing]

Nice items again, Ari. How big is your house :)

LOL. Actually, my apartment is not big (three roms), but it's full with books. Nevertheless I'm currently looking for a house (I made an offer on one less than a week ago). If this new position I got pays as I think it will, I might be able to buy a bigger house soon.

[Lot guy]

Congrats on the new position Ari!

[herbertwest]

Nice items again, Ari. How big is your house :)

LOL. Actually, my apartment is not big (three roms), but it's full with books. Nevertheless I'm currently looking for a house (I made an offer on one less than a week ago). If this new position I got paids as I think it will, I might be able to buy a bigger house soon.

I dont see why you made an offer. Knowing you, you should just enter a contest with a house to win, and... voila :)
Congrats for the new position, and hopefully the new house !

[Merlin1958]

Nice items again, Ari. How big is your house :)

LOL. Actually, my apartment is not big (three roms), but it's full with books. Nevertheless I'm currently looking for a house (I made an offer on one less than a week ago). If this new position I got paids as I think it will, I might be able to buy a bigger house soon.

I dont see why you made an offer. Knowing you, you should just enter a contest with a house to win, and... voila :)
Congrats for the new position, and hopefully the new house !

He does have a point, Ari!! LOL

[Ari_Racing]

LOL!

Thanks, guys!

[mattgreenbean]

The g.o.t. book is a pop up book?


Just received:

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1977296_10203833727748337_4996962719343044062_n.jp g

A nice lot of goodies! :)

[Scoogs]

The g.o.t. book is a pop up book?


Yes, it just came out a few weeks ago.
I haven't picked it up yet, but the photos look fantastic.

I believe Becca has one.

amazon link (http://www.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-Pop-Up-Guide-Westeros/dp/1608873145/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397619016&sr=8-1&keywords=game+of+thrones+pop-up)

[Dan]

Thanks to McDonaldJ I now have another of my holy grails!!

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2592.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2593.jpg

A nice looking group right here!
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2595.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Thanks to McDonaldJ I now have another of my holy grails!!

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2592.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2593.jpg

A nice looking group right here!
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2595.jpg

Sweet!!! :dance:

[jhanic]

Congratulations!

John

[Aronstg]

That is so awesome! Someday I want that edition as well! Wonderful!

[Lot guy]

Congratulations Dan! What # do you have?

[webstar1000]

Thanks to McDonaldJ I now have another of my holy grails!!

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2592.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2593.jpg

A nice looking group right here!
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2595.jpg

Love how you display ur books:) i am goin to do it that way too!

[Dan]

Thanks everyone! It's #58

[Frankie]

I wouldn't go so far as to call it a "pride and joy" just because it was a relatively minor purchase monetarily, but the last bout of King collecting I did I could never manage to find one in decent shape for a decent price, though I tried like hell since it's one of his cheapest early works. So this (got in the mail today) does have a little special meaning to me.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m270/nicolaskl/A0025CAB-3208-446A-B5E2-EA3B0F4FF1C6_zpssjpkxfcn.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/nicolaskl/media/A0025CAB-3208-446A-B5E2-EA3B0F4FF1C6_zpssjpkxfcn.jpg.html)

[Roseannebarr]

Thanks to McDonaldJ I now have another of my holy grails!!

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2592.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2593.jpg

A nice looking group right here!
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2595.jpg

Love how you display ur books:) i am goin to do it that way too!

Please review book etiquette. Signed books first. Then gift editions. My first editions are in real
ease date order, my s/l in alphabetical order, then gift editions, then uk editions, then paperbacks.

[RC65]

I wouldn't go so far as to call it a "pride and joy" just because it was a relatively minor purchase monetarily, but the last bout of King collecting I did I could never manage to find one in decent shape for a decent price, though I tried like hell since it's one of his cheapest early works. So this (got in the mail today) does have a little special meaning to me.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m270/nicolaskl/A0025CAB-3208-446A-B5E2-EA3B0F4FF1C6_zpssjpkxfcn.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/nicolaskl/media/A0025CAB-3208-446A-B5E2-EA3B0F4FF1C6_zpssjpkxfcn.jpg.html)

I know what you mean...I'm still searching for my copy.

[stroppygoblin]

This is such a difficult book to find a mint copy of. How's the colouring on the spine of yours? So many have suffered from fading. I have a couple and the best is perfect except for this spine fading. The colour of the spine text *should* match the front, but it almost never does.

[Frankie]

This is such a difficult book to find a mint copy of. How's the colouring on the spine of yours? So many have suffered from fading. I have a couple and the best is perfect except for this spine fading. The colour of the spine text *should* match the front, but it almost never does.

I haven't pulled off the DJ yet, I'll check tonight. There is some discoloration on the inner two inches or so of the pastedowns. Looks like the glue used bled through a little, maybe due to being exposed to excessive heat at some point? Or maybe a lot of them do it, not sure. Other than that it looks to be in near perfect condition.

[stroppygoblin]

This is such a difficult book to find a mint copy of. How's the colouring on the spine of yours? So many have suffered from fading. I have a couple and the best is perfect except for this spine fading. The colour of the spine text *should* match the front, but it almost never does.

I haven't pulled off the DJ yet, I'll check tonight. There is some discoloration on the inner two inches or so of the pastedowns. Looks like the glue used bled through a little, maybe due to being exposed to excessive heat at some point? Or maybe a lot of them do it, not sure. Other than that it looks to be in near perfect condition.

Sorry, I should have been clearer - I meant the DJ 'spine' not the book itself. The particular ink used for the cover is *very* susceptible to fading and as it's this that normally faces outwards, it suffers terribly.

[LostAlivE]

I still think the IT #ed traycase is so cool looking and Dr Sleep traycaes a pretty close second.

[Jimimck]

Nice IT! I need that to complete my three holy grails too...

[Merlin1958]

This is such a difficult book to find a mint copy of. How's the colouring on the spine of yours? So many have suffered from fading. I have a couple and the best is perfect except for this spine fading. The colour of the spine text *should* match the front, but it almost never does.

I know that I shamelessly plug "Dolso" cases, but it is a defense against these kind of fading issues. Basically, he is selling you and individualized "Book Case" for your books. To wit, I was lucky enough to get a top notch, signed copy of "Firestarter" and it immediately went into a cool "Dolso" case. No worries on fading there!!! LOL


Though, there may be a faint odor of "Urine"!!! LOL Go do the research in my collection thread for that one!! LOL

[Frankie]

This is such a difficult book to find a mint copy of. How's the colouring on the spine of yours? So many have suffered from fading. I have a couple and the best is perfect except for this spine fading. The colour of the spine text *should* match the front, but it almost never does.

Looks pretty good to me, but I'm no expert. If it's faded, the front is faded too, so I'd say not faded.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m270/nicolaskl/031Medium_zps942b22d6.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/nicolaskl/media/031Medium_zps942b22d6.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m270/nicolaskl/030Medium_zpseeaf4d48.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/nicolaskl/media/030Medium_zpseeaf4d48.jpg.html)

[Dan]

I think it's fantastic! I would be happy to have it my collection.

[Joe315]

This is such a difficult book to find a mint copy of. How's the colouring on the spine of yours? So many have suffered from fading. I have a couple and the best is perfect except for this spine fading. The colour of the spine text *should* match the front, but it almost never does.

Looks pretty good to me, but I'm no expert. If it's faded, the front is faded too, so I'd say not faded.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m270/nicolaskl/031Medium_zps942b22d6.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/nicolaskl/media/031Medium_zps942b22d6.jpg.html)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m270/nicolaskl/030Medium_zpseeaf4d48.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/nicolaskl/media/030Medium_zpseeaf4d48.jpg.html)

Looks like a real nice copy. You should put a brodart cover on it to protect the dust jacket.

[jhanic]

A beautiful copy for sure. Congratulations!

John

[stroppygoblin]

Very nice! :thumbsup:

[RC65]

Beautiful example...I've been trying to find a reasonably-priced copy like that for quite some time.

[biomieg]

Reunited at last!

(warning: bad pic ahead)

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1397854140-photo.JPG

[Br!an]

Looks pretty good to me, but I'm no expert. If it's faded, the front is faded too, so I'd say not faded.


Verrry Nice!!! I can see only a little toning. Excellent collectible copy. Like others have said it isn't easy finding a good one.

[Joe315]

Reunited at last!

(warning: bad pic ahead)

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1397854140-photo.JPG

Awesome!

[Ben Eads]

Thanks to McDonaldJ I now have another of my holy grails!!

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2592.jpg
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2593.jpg

A nice looking group right here!
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/IMG_2595.jpg

Awesome addition, Dan! The IT SNL is my favorite Stephen King collectible. Beautiful!

[tippy4]

I received THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-REGULATORS-NEW-SIGNED-by-STEPHEN-KING-HARD-COVER-1st-ED-Richard-Bachman-/301147412690?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=rFzUu0nLSnWAeNdP8D4QfcSISWE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) today.

I thought for sure the book would show up in less than fine condition, but thankfully I was wrong.

Anyone have any concerns/doubts regarding the signature?

Just wish the signature was on the title page....not a huge fan of signatures on the FFEP.....but a welcome addition to my collection as I do not believe I own a signed copy of title.

Very happy with the purchase...nice rare item at a nice price.

[herbertwest]

Recieved the Nightmare & dreamscapes serie press kit

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Blh7KJnIcAEVWJp.jpg
>>> http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281298284770&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Quite a massive box but contains good items!

[dnemec]

Recieved the Nightmare & dreamscapes serie press kit

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Blh7KJnIcAEVWJp.jpg
>>> http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281298284770&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Quite a massive box but contains good items!

Very cool press kit!! I might have to keep my eye out for one of those myself!

[Randall Flagg]

I received THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-REGULATORS-NEW-SIGNED-by-STEPHEN-KING-HARD-COVER-1st-ED-Richard-Bachman-/301147412690?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=rFzUu0nLSnWAeNdP8D4QfcSISWE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) today.

I thought for sure the book would show up in less than fine condition, but thankfully I was wrong.

Anyone have any concerns/doubts regarding the signature?

Just wish the signature was on the title page....not a huge fan of signatures on the FFEP.....but a welcome addition to my collection as I do not believe I own a signed copy of title.

Very happy with the purchase...nice rare item at a nice price.
I'm not thrilled with it. Just one person's opinion.

[Lookwhoitis]

I would probably use that pillow to sleep on, rofl

[idlewarnings]

I received THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-REGULATORS-NEW-SIGNED-by-STEPHEN-KING-HARD-COVER-1st-ED-Richard-Bachman-/301147412690?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=rFzUu0nLSnWAeNdP8D4QfcSISWE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) today.

I thought for sure the book would show up in less than fine condition, but thankfully I was wrong.

Anyone have any concerns/doubts regarding the signature?

Just wish the signature was on the title page....not a huge fan of signatures on the FFEP.....but a welcome addition to my collection as I do not believe I own a signed copy of title.

Very happy with the purchase...nice rare item at a nice price.

I think the signature is fine. I'd have it.

[_PCC_]

I've been on a SK collecting binge in the last 2 weeks.
<img src="http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/764/medium/image10.jpg" />

[Br!an]

I've been on a SK collecting binge in the last 2 weeks.
<img src="http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/764/medium/image10.jpg" />
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/764/medium/image10.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice!

John