Your New Pride and Joy!

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks to John, now I'm the proud owner of one of the promo glass balls of The Mist! :) It's really cool!!

And thanks to Jerome, now I own a first editions of one of the best books I've ever read: IT, and a first edition of one I really enjoyed (unlike a lot of people who didn't like it too much): Tommyknockers.

THANK YOU TO BOTH!!!! :)

I also have the limited print of Randall Flagg in The Stand portfolio, signed by Berni Wrightson :)

[Patrick]

That looks great, Rusty. Better than John's manila folder, that's for sure. :lol:

Congrats, Ari!

[wizardsrainbow]

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

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

Ceri-
Sadly, I do not know, only that part of my heritage on my mother's side comes from Wales. I've never been into that ancester thing.
But if I had to make an educated guess...Caerphilly, as well as we get on, you could be a relative of mine.

[Calla_Wolf]

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

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

Ceri-
Sadly, I do not know, only that part of my heritage on my mother's side comes from Wales. I've never been into that ancester thing.
But if I had to make an educated guess...Caerphilly, as well as we get on, you could be a relative of mine.
<<<GRIN>>>
That would be cool, bro.

If you ever do pinpoint the area or place just let me know and I'll see what my camera and i can gather for you.

[herbertwest]

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

Whats the story about it? :-)

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

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

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

thanks for the explaination :-)

proofs (the only King proof I have belonged to Poppy): which is that SK proof that did belong to Popsy? how do you know it was her?

[herbertwest]

namelessnpoor:
when you paid $22, it was for getting the 6 books printed and bounded? or only bounded?

I would fancy getting one...

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob,

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

I can later this weekend if you are interested. Most are disappointed when they see it. It's really not very impressive looking. The American edition, which came two years later in 1899, is much better looking. I'll take photos of both.

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-
That would be great! Don't judge a book by its cover, or so some people say. LOL

[Dr. Dawg]

I've been on a bit of a spending spree lately, here are my latest editions :D :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260221922433&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270227233133&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=017

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190213895389&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=009

I've really wanted the S/L DTIV for a long time and couldn't pass up this price from a trusted seller. It doesn't match my V-VII (#101), but it'll fill in nicely until I can upgrade to that one!

So now after this buying spree, I've got to do some sellin' to pay for it (so says my wife)...

[idlewarnings]

Congrats on all the new books and purchases everybody. I love seeing pics of what people are bringing home.

[jhanic]

Dr. Dawg, those were some GREAT prices! Congratulations!

John

[Cutter]

S/N Wizard & Glass for $525, that is just awesome Dawg, congrats!!

[Patrick]

Congrats, sctop "Dr." Dawg! You got some good deals on some great books.

[Calla_Wolf]

Not to mention the gift ed Talisman for $125

Excellent !!!

[Chooch]

Very nice purchase's...I was watching the DoT good deal for you!!!

[namelessnpoor]

namelessnpoor:
when you paid $22, it was for getting the 6 books printed and bounded? or only bounded?

I would fancy getting one...

That was to have it printed and bound, all i took them was a computer disk copy and they gave me back what you see in the pictures for $22.

[oy-the-brave]

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

Whats the story about it? :-)

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

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

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

thanks for the explaination :-)

proofs (the only King proof I have belonged to Poppy): which is that SK proof that did belong to Popsy? how do you know it was her?

The proof was Lisey's Story and it came direct from Poppy, she is a big SK fan.

[tippy4]

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/6671/picture072gj2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Got this little gem today.

Tennis anyone?

[jhanic]

Congratulations, tippy! Those seem fairly scarce.

John

[EXPLORER]

Here are a few pics of my collection, not as big as it used to be as i have sold quite a bit, but it is more inline with what i want it to be. My likes and tastes. I do have at least one of every book in Firste edition, with a small sprinkling of signed 1sts and S/L books.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0112.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0113.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0114.jpg

NICE COLLECTION NAMELESS I could see a signed Duma Key fitting well there.....perhaps there is one in your future...... another Haven donation could help that along......

[alinda]

I see a copy there, right by the gator's tale.

( course I dont know that its signed....could be )

[Ari_Racing]

Won last night:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280217657629

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob,

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

Here it is. Published by Archibald Constable in 1897. I think there were 3000 first edition copies done. I'd call this copy VG minus. Not perfect but better than many I have seen. They always seem to have some wear and soiling.

First printings have no advertisements at the rear. Later printings have ads and publisher's catalogs inserted at the rear but are otherwise the same. I think the later printings also used thinner paper so the book is measurably thinner.

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

[carlosdetweiller]

Doubleday & McClure published the first US edition two years later in 1897. I think it is a prettier book with some gold gilding on the sun in the illustration on the front board. I'm not sure of the number of copies printed.

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

[Matt]

Those books are amazing!!

[Cutter]

Those books are amazing!!

Agreed, those are two very impressive books Bob.

[Ben Mears]

Bob,

Thanks for posting the Dracula pictures. From a cover design standpoint I like the US edition better.

[Daghain]

Hey Ari, nice catch!

And those Dracula books...:panic:

[herbertwest]

Bob,

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

Here it is. Published by Archibald Constable in 1897. I think there were 3000 first edition copies done. I'd call this copy VG minus. Not perfect but better than many I have seen. They always seem to have some wear and soiling.

First printings have no advertisements at the rear. Later printings have ads and publisher's catalogs inserted at the rear but are otherwise the same. I think the later printings also used thinner paper so the book is measurably thinner.

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

really nice Carlos!
What is the first book exactly?
the realy first english copy of Dracula.... ?

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-

I know those books are near and dear to your heart. Thanks for sharing them with us. How long have you owned them?

[funky dredd]

Those Dracula books are amazing!!!

[idlewarnings]

Great books, Bob. Is there a Dracula/Stoker collecting community similar to the King one?

[carlosdetweiller]

Great books, Bob. Is there a Dracula/Stoker collecting community similar to the King one?

Not that I am aware of. But there is really no end to Dracula collecting, if one is so inclined. The book has been in print continously since the first printing in 1897. There are literally hundreds of different editions. I've got many of the more notable editions but nowhere near all of them.

And, Wiz, I'll have to check my records at home later tonight to see when I bought those two pictured books. I think I've had them for at least eight or ten years.

[wizardsrainbow]

Great books, Bob. Is there a Dracula/Stoker collecting community similar to the King one?

Not that I am aware of. But there is really no end to Dracula collecting, if one is so inclined. The book has been in print continously since the first printing in 1897. There are literally hundreds of different editions. I've got many of the more notable editions but nowhere near all of them.

And, Wiz, I'll have to check my records at home later tonight to see when I bought those two pictured books. I think I've had them for at least eight or ten years.

Just curious, Bob. I think I can assume you did not buy them new! LOL

[super sam]

I really like those Dracula books. Nice!

[Sir_Boomme]

Great books, Bob. Is there a Dracula/Stoker collecting community similar to the King one?

Not that I am aware of. But there is really no end to Dracula collecting, if one is so inclined. The book has been in print continously since the first printing in 1897. There are literally hundreds of different editions. I've got many of the more notable editions but nowhere near all of them.

And, Wiz, I'll have to check my records at home later tonight to see when I bought those two pictured books. I think I've had them for at least eight or ten years.

Just curious, Bob. I think I can assume you did not buy them new! LOL

can't assume anything about bob... he's been around the collecting world for a long long time.
for all we know, his full name could be "Bob Bram Stoker"
.... and he writes under the psuedo name of king.

[carlosdetweiller]

can't assume anything about bob... he's been around the collecting world for a long long time.


I feel sort of like the collecting equivalent of Anne Rice's ancient vampires Enkil and Akasha. Centuries old and slowly turning to stone, but still very alert and deadly. Still capable of very swift and lethal action when needed. Otherwise they just sit and watch......

[wizardsrainbow]

I will have to dig this one out at home because I do not think I have ever posted any pictures of it:

It being the S/L prototype for The Regulators. The Toy box looks the same although the gluing process apparently was different. But the check is pretty cool because if I remember correctly it says prototype 1 of 1 for the check number. Can't remember who the check is made out to. Am curious now myself.

Mike (gunkslinger) has or had the Lettered edition prototype. We both bought our copies from Barry Levin. I know he paid exactly 5x what I paid for the S/L prototype...too steep for me.

[Matt]

:rofl:

I love that comparison.

[carlosdetweiller]

Mike (gunkslinger) has or had the Lettered edition prototype.



I bought the lettered "3 Bullet" prototype from Mike a while back.

[Patrick]

:lol:

Thanks for sharing those, Bob.

[Bethany]

i feel a little ridiculous posting my one thing in here, but i am proud of it...
what's this? a plain book from wal-mart??
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/susanfox86/beachmusic.jpg

wait...there's something a little different about this one....
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/susanfox86/autograph.jpg

:P my aunt knows a cousin or some such and got this done for me. it was one of those mailing back and forth to each other jobs.

[Randall Flagg]

That is great! Congratulations.:excited:

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Bethany! An inscription to you by the author is great!

(Oh, and Happy Birthday too!)

John

[Bethany]

thankee!

[tippy4]

Got these this week.

A ticket stub and program from The Three Kings Event on April 4th '08 in Washington DC.

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3061/picture073mi0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Special thanks to wizardsrainbow and namlessnpoor for these!

[Patrick]

Bethany, that's great! Pat Conroy spoke at the Wavedancer Foundation Benefit in 2002 at SK's request - so you see, your book even fits in here. :couple:

Nice, Tippy.

[wizardsrainbow]

Mike (gunkslinger) has or had the Lettered edition prototype.



I bought the lettered "3 Bullet" prototype from Mike a while back.

:lol: Why am I not surprised to learn that. Congrats Bob

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

New arrivals:

The Stand 1st/1st HB (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/stand_3.jpg)
Stories of Suspense # 2 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/sos.jpg)
The Gunslinger 2nd Edition (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/gunslinger_6.jpg)
Dystopia S/Lettered S/26 (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/dystopia.jpg)
Duma Key 1st/1st (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/duma_1.jpg)

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Rabbit Trick! Some really nice acquisitions!

John

[super sam]

Really nice purchases, Rabbit trick!
I would really like a nice copy of the The stand.

[Ricky]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the 1st copy of The Stand.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the 1st copy of The Stand.

$139.50 off eBay.

[Cutter]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the 1st copy of The Stand.

$139.50 off eBay.
Now is the time to be buying books. The prices are so low it's amazing. It's not only King it's pretty much every author. People are holding back on cash nowadays, and this is the time to get deals.

[Ricky]

Awesome! Thanks for the heads-up...off to eBay!

[Matt]

Don't you have one of those already Ricky?

Like...signed? :lol:

[Ricky]

Yeah, I do but I was talking about Stephen King books in general. I didn't mean to sound like I'm going to go stock up on 1st editions of The Stand. :lol:

[wizardsrainbow]

Here is the check for the Regulators S/L prototype
It says Prototype Book and Box 1 of 1 at the top


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Regulators_Prototype_002.jpg

[turtlex]

I need figure out what to do with my comics. Like how to store them.

Mattv -

You really should bag and board your comics. Any local comic book store should be able to sell you single bags and boards (rather than having you purchase a pack of 100 or something). If you don't have a local comic book store, toss me a PM - I'm sure I can dig up some as I collect comics. As to how to store the comics once they're in bags with boards, I would suggest a comic box, but again, the best bet for those is a comic book store.

Long Days,
turtlex

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Here is the check for the Regulators S/L prototype
It says Prototype Book and Box 1 of 1 at the top


Love this Wiz. Great check. Took me a little while to get the significance of Captain Hollister and a holiday spa for Claudia.

You should add this to the list of Regulators S/L checks.

Bob, who is the Lettered prototype check made out to.

BTW. I hate writing check. It should be cheque. :)

[Randall Flagg]

Here is the check for the Regulators S/L prototype
It says Prototype Book and Box 1 of 1 at the top


You should add this to the list of Regulators S/L checks.

Bob, who is the Lettered prototype check made out to.

BTW. I hate writing check. It should be cheque. :)
I know we have posted the list of checks (not cheques!), but it isn't-as of now, part of the catalog. I am not certain where the list "resides".

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I know we have posted the list of checks, but it isn't-as of now, part of the catalog. I am not certain where the list "resides".

I've emailed you the list I have.

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob, who is the Lettered prototype check made out to.



Barton Detective Services. $200. Memo reads "Search for Billy."

Signed as "Stephen King" not "Richard Bachman."

[Patrick]

Ricky's going to corner the The Stand market! :panic:


Those are some sweet additions to your collection, Mr. R.T. Congratulations!

[Patrick]

I need figure out what to do with my comics. Like how to store them.

Mattv -

You really should bag and board your comics. Any local comic book store should be able to sell you single bags and boards (rather than having you purchase a pack of 100 or something). If you don't have a local comic book store, toss me a PM - I'm sure I can dig up some as I collect comics. As to how to store the comics once they're in bags with boards, I would suggest a comic box, but again, the best bet for those is a comic book store.

Long Days,
turtlex

See also this thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1484) for more great discussion on this topic. :)

[Patrick]

Bob, who is the Lettered prototype check made out to.



Barton Detective Services. $200. Memo reads "Search for Billy."

Signed as "Stephen King" not "Richard Bachman."

Sweet, Bob.

Yours too, Wiz.

[Ricky]

Yeah I am! I'm going to buy every copy of The Stand and sell them for 10x the price. Muahahha!!!! :shoot:

This really isn't a Stephen King item, but my new Pride and Joy is my Yunjin Kim autograph that I received today. She plays 'Sun' on LOST.

I'll try and post a scan later on.

[Patrick]

Where did you pick that up, Ricky? Is it an autographed photo?

[Ricky]

Yes, it's an autographed photo. I sent her a letter and included a SASE and she sent me a personalized autographed photo. :excited: Here's the scan:

http://i31.tinypic.com/vgqax.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Bob, who is the Lettered prototype check made out to.



Barton Detective Services. $200. Memo reads "Search for Billy."

Signed as "Stephen King" not "Richard Bachman."

That's fantastic. Is that the only check signed as King?

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob, who is the Lettered prototype check made out to.



Barton Detective Services. $200. Memo reads "Search for Billy."

Signed as "Stephen King" not "Richard Bachman."

That's fantastic. Is that the only check signed as King?

No, if my memory serves me right, Stu has the first 4 checks that King wrote and he signed them as King before realizing that it made no sense to do so. He has them in a frame and I saw them in his shop.

[wizardsrainbow]

New acquisitions:

Numbered UK ARC The Dark Tower (thanks Shibus; I wanted an unsigned one)
UK ARC Wolves of the Calla (Thanks Roy at Badmoon; same as above)
UK ARC We're all in this Together - Owen King
UK 1st We're all in this Together - Owen King, signed
And last night, 1st edition Firestarter signed near the date of release

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/Firestarter1.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

Dave
NICE stuff!!!!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Dave.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

That's fantastic. Is that the only check signed as King?

No, if my memory serves me right, Stu has the first 4 checks that King wrote and he signed them as King before realizing that it made no sense to do so. He has them in a frame and I saw them in his shop.

I think there might be another copy of the numbered edition that is in circulation where King signed his real name (by mistake). I hope someone with a better memory than mine will remember and post the details.

[carlosdetweiller]

Yep. Nice haul, David.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice stuff Dave.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks for the info guys.

[jhanic]

I also vaguely remember something like what Bob said. I've looked through a lot of my notes but can't find anything.

John

[namelessnpoor]

Nice stuff everyone !! Here is my latest buy, just got it this morning !
Signed 1st/1st Duma Key

What is the opinion on leaving the sticker on the cover that says auotgraphed copy? I usually remove them if theyhave one, just so it eventually does not damage the cover years fromnow whenthe glue gets old.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0202.jpg

[e_taylor]

Nice stuff everyone !! Here is my latest buy, just got it this morning !
Signed 1st/1st Duma Key

What is the opinion on leaving the sticker on the cover that says auotgraphed copy? I usually remove them if theyhave one, just so it eventually does not damage the cover years fromnow whenthe glue gets old.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0202.jpg


I'd say leave it - it adds a bit more authenticity to the novice (should you sell it down the road), and when the book has a print run of 1.5 million, dust jackets will never be in short supply if one chooses to replace it.

[jhanic]

I also say to leave it on.

By the way, a nice acquisition!

John

[Matt]

I'm glad that question was asked, I was wondering the same thing about the one I have for the giveaway.

[Sir_Boomme]

Nice stuff everyone !! Here is my latest buy, just got it this morning !
Signed 1st/1st Duma Key

What is the opinion on leaving the sticker on the cover that says auotgraphed copy? I usually remove them if theyhave one, just so it eventually does not damage the cover years fromnow whenthe glue gets old.


definitely leave it on!.... it helps verify the signature and anything that adds authenticity adds value.
in my view... it is part of the book... since it was sold with it as part of a "signature" package.

if you want to buy a second first edition... with a bookcover without the sticker...it's a small investment... and should the sticker somehow "damage the signed cover" you always have a backup cover to put on the signed book.

[Cutter]

I always remove the sticker, if they come with one. But I really have no good argument as to why I do this? lol

btw, good stuff guys!

[Patrick]

I remove all stickers as well ("Borders 20% off", etc.), but I would leave a sticker that says "Autographed Copy".

Nice acquisitions, David and Rusty.

Love that signed LOST photo, Ricky!

[Ricky]

Thanks Patrick!

Nice stuff guys! I'm especially jealous of that signed Duma Key. :drool:

[Matt]

You might get one in the giveaway Ricky :rock:

[Ricky]

:) I think I'd scream if I did...then jump around...then faint.

[Brice]

Oh...then I'm sure it'd be for the best if we removed your name from the drawing, eh? :lol:

[Randall Flagg]

I know we have posted the list of checks, but it isn't-as of now, part of the catalog. I am not certain where the list "resides".

I've emailed you the list I have.
Thanks. I have to now figure out how/where to post the list-in addition I have a list of the Lettered Checks that will need to be included.

[Patrick]

Good point, Brice. We don't want the site liable for anyone hurting themselves because they won a charity drawing.

[Ricky]

Nice try guys. If I was injured because of the charity drawing, I wouldn't sue Matt anyway--I think he used all his money for his D.C. trip. :lol:

[Matt]

:ninja:

You've actually got that pretty much right.

[wizardsrainbow]

Some pics of recent acquisitions:

This is a proof copy of Small World, Tabitha King's first published novel. Not in the greatest of shape, but the seller notes that it was once Peter Straub's copy (although I cannot verify this).

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Small_World_ARC.JPG

[wizardsrainbow]

Signed first edition of Small World. Book was published in 1981 and signed in 1982...close enough for me.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Small_World_Signature1.JPG

[wizardsrainbow]

Owen King's We're All in This Together - signed

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/Owen_King_Signature.JPG

[wizardsrainbow]

Letter that came with an Advanced Reading Copy of Owen's book

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/Owen_King_Letter.JPG

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, David!

John

[Chooch]

Ok Ok OK...I thought it was pretty cool that SK would cross out his printed name and then sign above or below it, but Owen copys that..my god will that guy at least TRY to be original for gods sake!

[Matt]

I think its actually a real common thing among authors isn't it?

[Chooch]

Maybe with a few..Not Bev or Peter Straub or Ketchum or Koontz...really the only one I have noticed is (was) SK. There might be some others though (well two for sure lol)

[EXPLORER]

Nice stuff everyone !! Here is my latest buy, just got it this morning !
Signed 1st/1st Duma Key

What is the opinion on leaving the sticker on the cover that says auotgraphed copy? I usually remove them if theyhave one, just so it eventually does not damage the cover years fromnow whenthe glue gets old.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0202.jpg

I think it is good to have on as others have mentioned...can always get another cover as standby incase ever an issue. Also it is nice to have any proviinence to go along such as record of the event or signing.

[jemaher]

very cool book... I hate diving into the cesspool of ebay fakes to find one though.

[nyy3723a]

Here's mine - nothing to look at for you super collectors out there, but it makes me happy.
http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/94c36f4217b1980e0b3f7b72a20fa747437a0fa3.pjpg
http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/ec0368ca107f920d06327b93aa6ba9b4d008bf71.pjpg
http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/6ed16512960d7fada61d5966dc6b6bf26a9b0000.pjpg
http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/13126e71879810bb792a30a9cd049c35e99a5f0e.pjpg

[Randall Flagg]

Nice room. Cool setup with lots of room to add.:dance:

[jhanic]

What a beautiful setup!! I'm REALLY envious!

John

[Ari_Racing]

LOVELY! :)
Congratulations!!! I really like what you did.

[carlosdetweiller]

I really like your room and the way you have things displayed. What really makes me jealous is the fact that you have room on your bookshelves for more books.

[shnnrc01]

great set-up indeed.and youre right there:loads of more room.start spending!!!

[alinda]

*faints*
Thats a great room, really fantastic!

[namelessnpoor]

WOW very very nice set up wish i had that much space to display my stuff, and that many shelves to add to my collection right now i have all my UK firsts in boxes becuase i am out of room !

[Ricky]

Nice setup! I'm super envious of that room too--it's fan-freaking-tastic!

One question though, are those 1st editions of The Shining and The Dead Zone? The reason I ask is because the sizes don't seem right.

[Letti]

It's not a room, it's a hall.

[Ricky]

If so, that's an awful square hall.

[Girlystevedave]

I'm sorry, but if that's "nothing to look" at for someone.....well, I don't know what. Because that looks awesome in my opinion.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Love that setup nyy3723a. It's given me some ideas for my own stuff.

[Matt]

Beautiful room, beautiful collection. :wub:

[idlewarnings]

Great room, nyy3723a. The framed prints are a nice touch.

[oy-the-brave]

I just got off the phone with Audrey Whelan, she is such a sweetheart, talked for over 1/2 an hour about several different things including our mutual love of Christopher Moore's books.

Anyway I am now the proud owner of "The Dark Tower" and "The Crimson King" prints #19 to match #19 of "The End of the Road" turns out these were set aside possibly for someone and forgotten, so now they are mine, I feel VERY lucky to own this number :drool: .

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I just got off the phone with Audrey Whelan, she is such a sweetheart, talked for over 1/2 an hour about several different things including our mutual love of Christopher Moore's books.

Anyway I am now the proud owner of "The Dark Tower" and "The Crimson King" prints #19 to match #19 of "The End of the Road" turns out these were set aside possibly for someone and forgotten, so now they are mine, I feel VERY lucky to own this number :drool: .

#19. Ka is a wheel. Congrats Dave.

[herbertwest]

really nice room!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Dave!

John

[Chooch]

:nana: Very Nice Oy....You Lucky Dog :nana:

[nyy3723a]

Wow! Thanks for all the compliments, guys. It means a lot to hear such great feedback from this group, being the craziest bunch of collectors in the world I know of!

This room is the culmination of the "dream room" I've had for years, its taken me a long time to get here, but now that I've got it, I couldn't be happier. All that's left is for me to get the big screen TV and surround sound in and wired and get someone to lug some couches down and I'm all set!

Yep, there's still room left for me to grow my collection and now that my books are out of boxes and I can see what I have I can get out there and buy more books.


One question though, are those 1st editions of The Shining and The Dead Zone? The reason I ask is because the sizes don't seem right.

Nope, not 1sts - just BCEs that I'll get around to replacing sooner or later.


I'm sorry, but if that's "nothing to look" at for someone.....well, I don't know what. Because that looks awesome in my opinion.

Thanks! I meant the contents of my collection are nothing compared to the guys here with 75 copies of the comelete s/l Dark Tower series (no, I'm not too jealous)!


The framed prints are a nice touch.

Thanks - I have these on another wall.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/16142c6aa2.jpg
The one in the middle is signed by the artist (I dont remember his name though).


It's not a room, it's a hall.

Ha - thanks. It is a room though, this is the wall opposite the one that the king books are on:

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/ab9e2531e8.jpg

Again thanks for the compliments!

[Brice]

That is one amazing room. I'd say even those collectors with 75 complete DT S/L sets :lol: would be impressed by that setup.

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks - I have these on another wall.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/16142c6aa2.jpg
The one in the middle is signed by the artist (I dont remember his name though).



It is Erik Wilson.

[nyy3723a]

It is Erik Wilson.

Right, thanks!

[Matt]

I just got off the phone with Audrey Whelan, she is such a sweetheart, talked for over 1/2 an hour about several different things including our mutual love of Christopher Moore's books.

Anyway I am now the proud owner of "The Dark Tower" and "The Crimson King" prints #19 to match #19 of "The End of the Road" turns out these were set aside possibly for someone and forgotten, so now they are mine, I feel VERY lucky to own this number :drool: .

She is such a wonderful person, congratulations man.

[Patrick]

:o That room calls out for a TDT.com slumber party.

:lol:

Amazing. Is the room a basement? Do you have flood insurance? Do those white doors lead to todash space? Can you PM me your address and let me know when you'll be out of town?

[wizardsrainbow]

Arrrgh. I can't see the pictures and they must be awesome!

[Patrick]

Nice King family writings, Wiz.

Congrats on your ever-expanding art collection, Dave!

[Ricky]

I wish I had your set-up. I'm still in awe over how great it is!!

[NeedfulKings]

:o That room calls out for a TDT.com slumber party.

:lol:


Niiiice! Let's do it!

Hell, I want to LIVE there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome room, man! As with many folks here, the "room to grow" is quite envious!!! :D

Thanks for sharing!!!

[Cutter]

Very nice room, and you've set it up beautifully. As with everyone else I think it looks great!

[nyy3723a]

I am really blown away by everyones comments! Thank you all so much!


:o That room calls out for a TDT.com slumber party.

Everyone bring their sleeping bags and come to Long Island!


Is the room a basement? Do you have flood insurance? Do those white doors lead to todash space?

Yep, its the main area of my basement and insured out the wazoo. Your comment on the doors just gave me an idea - I should get little signs made up that say "The Prisioner" etc and put them on the doors!

[nyy3723a]

Arrrgh. I can't see the pictures and they must be awesome!

Looks like they are back up now.

[Patrick]

I am really blown away by everyones comments! Thank you all so much!


:o That room calls out for a TDT.com slumber party.

Everyone bring their sleeping bags and come to Long Island!


Is the room a basement? Do you have flood insurance? Do those white doors lead to todash space?

Yep, its the main area of my basement and insured out the wazoo. Your comment on the doors just gave me an idea - I should get little signs made up that say "The Prisioner" etc and put them on the doors!
Oh yeah, absolutely! That would be great!

[wizardsrainbow]

Arrrgh. I can't see the pictures and they must be awesome!


Ahhhh. Now, at home I can see the pics.

VEDDY NICE, VEDDY NICE. A reason to be proud!

[oy-the-brave]

Finally here are my library pics. I was so happy to get the 3rd bedroom when I moved to NM, back in CA I had bookcases everywhere :doh: . The room was just an empty white room with mirrored closet doors. I got the new sliding closet doors (which hide my comic collection) the fireplace the bookcases and the little cabinets on top of the bookcases which hold my shot glass collection. The leather chair and the rug, trying for a real library feel.

The first cabinet on the left holds my signed editions, mostly personalized, the second cabinet holds my small press s/l, SK books (non s/l), Harry Potter and Terry Brooks. The third pic shows a close up of Rachel's wonderful "Constant Reader" sculpture.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000048.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000049.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000051.JPG

[oy-the-brave]

The last bookcase, currently empty, the original Whelan painting thats above the empty bookcase (received from Mike/Gunkslinger in a giveaway drawing back on DT.net).

For you Neil Gaiman fans an original Endless painting (Sandman) by Joe Phillips. I picked this painting up many years ago at the San Diego Comic Con, Joe's paintings now go for thousands.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000047.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000050.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000053.JPG

[oy-the-brave]

Two other views.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000054.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000055.JPG

[oy-the-brave]

Last pic, this bookcase is in the bedroom (with the DT art), all my special books the DT s/l's, all my Poppy books and some other special books. It's a bit of a mess right now I have to re-shuffle.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000056.JPG

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Oy.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Yes, that is a really nice area. I like how much thought and care goes into a collection/display like you have. Great job.

[Sir_Boomme]

nice room nyy3723a!

and oy.... wow... that's spectacular! ...I WANT THAT CHAIR

so.... i close on my new house this thurs. and will finally get a dedicated room to make into a small library... i need you guys to come help move books and setup the new space. (actually i am gleaning ideas from ya'lls posts of your setups - ha ha)

oy - i'm jealous all your lawyers bookcases match. i boughtseveral from one place that then went out of business... bought some more from another place that now no longer sells them, so mine don't match.
and now i need another new one for my new place (i'm stacking books on top of books right now)

where did you get all your matching cases? anyone else have suggestions on where i can buy the lawyer cases (with glass doors)?? - i can't seem to find them in austin easily.

[Daghain]

OMG, all of you - NICE ROOMS! Any of you considering adopting me? :lol:

Sir Boomme, my absolute favorite place for furniture is www.homedecorators.com - for the cheaper stuff click on the outlet page - but the stuff in my office is all from there - nice quallty and won't break the bank!

I used a media shelving system, meant for DVD's and CD's, for my paperbacks. Takes up less room, and they fit very well. Pics:

http://www.schwols.com/Photos/d/16031-2/IMG_0138.JPG

http://www.schwols.com/Photos/d/16034-2/IMG_0139.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

where did you get all your matching cases? anyone else have suggestions on where i can buy the lawyer cases (with glass doors)?? - i can't seem to find them in austin easily.

I've used bookcases made by Hale for years. They are pricey but I don't think you can beat the quality and look. I buy the 300 Series.

Lot's of places sell them but I have had pretty good luck ordering them through Blue Hen.

http://www.bluehen.com/wood-bookcases-hale-bookcases-c-26_70_196.html

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice setup Oy.

Keep the light off those pictures or you will find the reds disappear very quickly.

[jhanic]

This is my newest--signed by Doug Winter!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations John! :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice, and signed too.

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Oy!!!! It looks awesome! :)

[oy-the-brave]

nice room nyy3723a!

and oy.... wow... that's spectacular! ...I WANT THAT CHAIR

so.... i close on my new house this thurs. and will finally get a dedicated room to make into a small library... i need you guys to come help move books and setup the new space. (actually i am gleaning ideas from ya'lls posts of your setups - ha ha)

oy - i'm jealous all your lawyers bookcases match. i boughtseveral from one place that then went out of business... bought some more from another place that now no longer sells them, so mine don't match.
and now i need another new one for my new place (i'm stacking books on top of books right now)

where did you get all your matching cases? anyone else have suggestions on where i can buy the lawyer cases (with glass doors)?? - i can't seem to find them in austin easily.


That chair was one of the toughest things to find, trying to find one that the style fit and was comfortable. It came from a small furniture store here, they are Ashley furniture dealers so it may be by Ashley.

The bookcases came from www.homedecorators.com (the link Daghain posted) the nice thing is a lot of their styles come in multiple sizes (24", 36" 48" wide) so you can fit almost any area. And they have the biggest collection of styles.

[Randall Flagg]

It is an excellent setup. Congratulations.

[Brice]

Yes, it is very nice.


That link Bob posted has some beautiful bookcases. They're a bit out of my price range, but gorgeous pieces of furniture.

[EXPLORER]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC00763.JPG
Got this one signed between innings at Spring training game in Ft. Myers FL. Mr. King was attending with son Joe Hill

[EXPLORER]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC00772.JPG
I was able to get this when ran into S. King in bookstore near his winter home, I said hello and he shook my hand and we got into conversation. I handed him a pen and asked if he would autograph a book for me. He said, "Sure" asked my name and started signing. My pen ran out of ink half way through and he laughed, said "Dead pen". then pulled out his own and finished signing. Very cool experience....unusual personalization.

[Sir_Boomme]

thanks guys... i "book"marked both those links (sorry about the pun) for future use. i noticed the homedecorators site utilizes the home depot credit card option... does home depot own this website... if so, i wonder if i can order the bookcases directly via my nieghborhood home depot store...?

i really like those hale bookcases... the fact they are the old school style that are stackable and that you can customize the size/style is quite tempting...even though they are on the higher end $'s.

[Daghain]

I'm not sure if Home Depot owns them or not - I've spent a great deal of time in Home Depot over the last couple years, and as far as I know (or maybe it's just my area) they don't really sell furniture.

[Ricky]

That is really cool! Thanks for sharing the experience with us! The only thing is that I can't view the photo. :[

[EXPLORER]

That is really cool! Thanks for sharing the experience with us! The only thing is that I can't view the photo. :[
perhaps I messed up...Had not posted pics here before.
I put in Gallery and thought put url that would display them here.
Not sure if I can fix....will see

[Matt]

I fixed them for you EXPLORER--thanks for using the gallery.

I think you were just copying the wrong link

[Ricky]

Now that I can see the photos....AWESOME!!! That is so cool! I wish I was there.

[Randall Flagg]

Explorer, you are very fortunate to be near where King goes in the winter. Congratulations.

[NeedfulKings]

That IS a unique inscription. Congrats!!!

Everyone's got nice, new stuff!!! I've got nothing exciting to share at the moment. :)

[Pasiuk57]

Really cool inscription!! NICE!

[oy-the-brave]

thanks guys... i "book"marked both those links (sorry about the pun) for future use. i noticed the homedecorators site utilizes the home depot credit card option... does home depot own this website... if so, i wonder if i can order the bookcases directly via my nieghborhood home depot store...?

i really like those hale bookcases... the fact they are the old school style that are stackable and that you can customize the size/style is quite tempting...even though they are on the higher end $'s.

I assumed Home Depot owned the site too but I have never seen this type of furniture there, maybe they have the catalog up at the customer service desk, they had some outdoor furniture catalogs that had tons of products not in the store up at the customer service desk so maybe they have indoor furniture catalogs too.

I like the look of the cases Bob provided the link for but could not afford that type of bookcase, I am sure they are of better quality though. The 1 negative to that style of bookcases is no adjustable height.

The home decorators bookcases are all knocked down (have to be assembled), so factor that in (it probably took me 10-12 hours total to assemble all my bookcases)

[Letti]

Lovely room, Daghain.

[MonteGss]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC00772.JPG
I was able to get this when ran into S. King in bookstore near his winter home, I said hello and he shook my hand and we got into conversation. I handed him a pen and asked if he would autograph a book for me. He said, "Sure" asked my name and started signing. My pen ran out of ink half way through and he laughed, said "Dead pen". then pulled out his own and finished signing. Very cool experience....unusual personalization.

Very, very cool! Thank you for sharing it!
Was King at all put-off/annoyed when you asked for an autograph? I'm sure he must be used to that sort of thing....but when he said "sure" was he friendly about it? I'm just curious how he reacted to the random meeting in a bookstore of a fan wanting an autograph. :)

[Chooch]

That is very cool and very unique at the same time!!! "Dead Pen" he slays me:lol:

[Cutter]

very nice explorer. I would love to run into him and have a small chat.

[Chooch]

Hi Everyone. I got this the other night on Ebay. I'd like to know if this is in fact a one of a kind? Has anyone seen it before? It seems to me I have but can't remember where/when. Also does anyone know how to contact Glenn C? I'd like to get his Sig on this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330233591052

[jhanic]

I've never seen it before. A very nice purchase!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Hi Everyone. I got this the other night on Ebay. I'd like to know if this is in fact a one of a kind? Has anyone seen it before? It seems to me I have but can't remember where/when. Also does anyone know how to contact Glenn C? I'd like to get his Sig on this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330233591052

Very very cool drawing.
Since Glenn already signed the bottom, are you looking for an inscription?

PM me and I will send you contact info.

[CRinVA]

Chooch,

You can probalby get a contact to Glenn Chadbourne through either Cemetery Dance or Shocklines! Give it a try!

[EXPLORER]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC00772.JPG
I was able to get this when ran into S. King in bookstore near his winter home, I said hello and he shook my hand and we got into conversation. I handed him a pen and asked if he would autograph a book for me. He said, "Sure" asked my name and started signing. My pen ran out of ink half way through and he laughed, said "Dead pen". then pulled out his own and finished signing. Very cool experience....unusual personalization.

Very, very cool! Thank you for sharing it!
Was King at all put-off/annoyed when you asked for an autograph? I'm sure he must be used to that sort of thing....but when he said "sure" was he friendly about it? I'm just curious how he reacted to the random meeting in a bookstore of a fan wanting an autograph. :)

Mr King did not act the least bit put off and in fact was extremely friendly (like we knew each other). I was sitting in cafe area (which overlooks the parking lot) drinking a cup of coffee and munching on a spinach stuffed pretzel when I noticed what I thought was a familiar figure come though the door. I about dropped my coffee, lost interest in the pretzel and attempted to follow with my eyes as the flannel shirt attired man proceeded into the depths of the store. I took a minute to grab my cell phone and make a call. "I think Mr King is here", I told my wife as she answered. She knew by the tone in my voice that I wanted to go running about the store and scope him out further yet simply replied "Cool" and laughed. When I got off the phone I casually glanced around not spoting the writer. I got up and walked past some isles to see if he was there selecting a book to read. I did not feel it would be appropriate to run up and down every isle so I decided to just back towards the front where there was a display of Duma Key set up. I had one in hand and was thumbing through it when Sai King came walking in my direction. I said, "Hello Mr. King". He immediately replied and reached out his hand to greet me. While I shook his hand, I said "This is a very interesting book". He answered with, " Thanks, It it set in this area". I explained I knew that as was already reading it and then asked if he would mind signing a copy for me.
He was gracious and said "Of course". We conversed briefly about a few things and I then remembered I had a small HC copy of Colorado Kid in my back pocket which I asked if he would sign also. He ablighed and told me there was talk of making it (Colorado Kid) into a mini-series or TV movie.
I was quite nervous and he was quite at ease and friendly the whole time. I eventually moved on while he signed a number of books in the display. After paying and taking my prized books to the car I thought to go back in and ask for a signed book for a friend as well. I told Mr King my buddy would kill me if I told him about seeing him, getting a signed book for myself and not getting one for him. He replied with, "I'm sure he wouldn't really KILLL ya" asked my buds name and signed one for him as well. The hour drive to Sarasota had been well worth it, but leaves me wondering what the spinach stuffed pretzel tasted like..

[Chooch]

Tasted Like..it was probally stuck in yer teeth and King has a funny story now too..:lol:

[jhanic]

Geez, sometimes I wish I lived in Florida (or Maine). That's a great story, Explorer.

John

[Spencer]

very cool book... I hate diving into the cesspool of ebay fakes to find one though.

I'm with you there. The only 2 signed King books I have are a donald Grant S/L DTVII, cause I trust them, and the other is my copy of The Drawing of the Three that I watched both Phil Hale three years ago and Stephen King last month sign right in front of me.

[Ari_Racing]

That's an awesome story! :)

I'd love something similar happens to me when I visit Bangor in August :)

[Ricky]

That's such a great story. I enjoyed reading every word. :)

[Randall Flagg]

Hi Everyone. I got this the other night on Ebay. I'd like to know if this is in fact a one of a kind? Has anyone seen it before? It seems to me I have but can't remember where/when. Also does anyone know how to contact Glenn C? I'd like to get his Sig on this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330233591052

I PM'd you an address.
I spoke with Glenn and he said send the print with your request, and of course postage to return it.

He seems to be a very amiable person.

Let me know how it comes out.

[Chooch]

Hi Everyone. I got this the other night on Ebay. I'd like to know if this is in fact a one of a kind? Has anyone seen it before? It seems to me I have but can't remember where/when. Also does anyone know how to contact Glenn C? I'd like to get his Sig on this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330233591052

I PM'd you an address.
I spoke with Glenn and he said send the print with your request, and of course postage to return it.

He seems to be a very amiable person.

Let me know how it comes out.

:thumbsup: Got It Mucho Gracias :thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

Maine.... hmm

btw, Ari, is your trip completely planned yet? :-)

[Cutter]

Lovely room, Daghain.
Agreed, and you too Oy! I'm very impressed!

My library is just so damn dull compared to everyone else's. lol

[NeedfulKings]

Excellent pics, Daghain!!!!!!!!!!! I love the look!!

I need more room too!!! :D

Glass doors do make a difference. I haven't had to dust my books in a long time! :P

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/Books_football017.jpg

Here's a very OLD picture of my SK case....I've added lots of stuff, but this one shows the glass doors.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/DSCF1877.jpg

[jhanic]

Very nice book cases, Needful. You seem to have the most common problem--no room left!

John

[wizardsrainbow]

I know there is a comics forum but...

This so typifies New York City -
I have been collecting the variant issues of Gunslinger Born and now Long Road Home. When my office was uptown, I went to the premier store in that area Mid-Town comics. I bought the Jae Lee variant for issue 1 of Long Road Home and the place charged me $75, by far the highest ever for any opf the variants. I vowed that I was done collecting them unless I bought them on the cheap on eBay (which I have done and did for issue 2).

For issue 3, my office is now at 23rd Street and there are 2 stores within walking distance of the office. I first called my old shop Mid-Town and they wanted $70. I said screw that. So I went to a small shop across the street from the office on Wednesday (release day of issue 3) and waited 10 minutes for them to open only to find that pre-orders had sold them out (at $30). So I walked to 14th street to the second biggest shop in the city and got the Jae Lee for $36 and the other color Variant for $10. How can shops in one city charge $30 and $70 for the same issue? Must be a wealthier clientele uptown.

[Chooch]

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee195/datscheff/test009.jpg

A HUGE "Thank You" to Mulleins for the SoD1 You Rock Ralph !!! 8)

[Crimson King]

I already posted this at the SKMB, but I just had to share once I saw this topic:

I had the good fortune to visit one of my favorite local bookstores (Half Price Books) a couple of weekends ago. I say good fortune, because I got the find and buy of the year, in my opinion anyway. Here's the story:

I was browsing around the paperbacks while my wife was in the kid's book section looking for books for our kids. I decided to see what they had on the clearance rack - I have a lot of hardcovers, and I like to pick up the paperbacks on clearance because they are more portable.

I found a couple of Grishams that I wanted to read, then found a decent copy of the Shining. Since it's been awhile since I read that, I decided to pick it up. I was just ready to turn and leave when the title of another paperback all but jumped out at me:

RAGE
by Richard Bachman

This is the clearance rack! I grabbed it, and I don't believe I'm exaggerating when I say it is one of the cleanest copies I have ever seen. The colors are good, there is a very light crease near the spine and light creases on the spine from reading, but it is in outstanding condition.

There were two price tags on the book, one in the upper-right corner of the front cover and one centered near the bottom on the back cover; this is how Half Price marks their books (the price tags peeled off completely clean). The price? $1.

I looked around to see if there were other Bachman paperbacks on the rack, but this was it. I quickly found my wife and told her it was time to check out - I'll admit I was a little freaked out by such a rare find, and I thought there was no way I'd be allowed to buy it for a buck (I felt a little like Jake Chambers in the "Manhattan Restaurant of the Mind" - I was prepared to make a run for the door if they tried to take this book from me).

When I got to the checkout counter with 5 or 6 books in tow, the guy started to ring them up. When he saw Rage, however, he stopped.

"This was in the clearance rack?" he asked. All I could say was, "Yep."

He called a manager over to show him, then turned to me and said, "This is out of print, are you familiar with this book?"

"Yep," I said again.

The manager didn't really say anything, and I worried he was trying to work out how to keep me from buying it; maybe claiming it was mislabeled, and I should understand that they can't really sell it to me.

Finally he said, "Someone is going to get a talking to," and rang it up at $1.

I walked out (it felt like I floated out), and my wife asked me what was wrong. I told her what I had found, and she just smiled and said, "Wow!" She doesn't really care about it very much, but I was thrilled.

Sorry for the long-winded post, it isn't every day that you find one of the rarer 1st editions in amazing shape for $1.

Also sorry for the blurry pics, I'm not much of a photgrapher... :doh:

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/JessePics2008/Bachman010.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/JessePics2008/Bachman013.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/JessePics2008/Bachman016.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/JessePics2008/Bachman012.jpg

[Sir_Boomme]

congrads on the rage.... i know the feeling you were talking about. while passing through town coming back to austin, i stopped in a little indepedent second hand bookstore in waco tx about 7-8 years ago. i had gone through all the sk stuff with no luck... i got to the checkout stand and happened to notice a copy of rage that was thrown up on a file cabinet behind the counter. i off-handedly asked the little old lady that ran the store if i could look at the book...she showed me it, and i asked how much she would take for it...
she says: " well, it really wasn't for sell, she hadn't seen many of them before". so i again asked her "if she were to sell it... what'd she take for it."
she states she "needs to go back to the backroom and research it" - which she does...and i'm like damn, so much for THAT deal.
she's gone about 5 minutes, comes back and says." ah...i'll take 8 bucks for it"...
trying not to shake and pee my pant's => :excited: , i say ..." we'll, does that include tax?" she says "sure"... and i reluctantly say, "well....alright...i guess i'll take it".

needless to say i was thrill to get a nice copy of rage for only 8 bucks... one of the best prices i have ever heard... until now - but you've got me beat!
two thumbs up :thumbsup: :thumbsup: and a yippee :dance:for ya

ps. the only thing i can hink of is that her research didn't turn up a rage 1st edition...but maybe a paperback copy of the bachman books which at the time sold for about 5 to 8 bucks, which is possibly what she based her price on.
i'd feel bad for her... but then i realize some sucker probably did a 2 for 1 paperback tradein with the book, and so the little old lady probably had all of 25 cents invested in the the copy herself.... so in her mind, at 8 dollars, she was fleecing me.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

A HUGE "Thank You" to Mulleins for the SoD1 You Rock Ralph !!! 8)

Congratulations Chooch.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

and so the little old lady probably had all of 25 cents invested in the the copy herself.... so in her mind, at 8 dollars, she was fleecing me.

Bet she told her husband that night about the guy who she sold a second hand book to, for the same price of a new one.
:P to her.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Sorry for the long-winded post, it isn't every day that you find one of the rarer 1st editions in amazing shape for $1.

Also sorry for the blurry pics, I'm not much of a photgrapher... :doh:



Great story Crimson, and good fortune.

I'm still looking for a FINE USA copy of this book. There are plenty of Canadian ones and not so good condition ones, but it's hard to find a fine one.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Crimson King and Sir Boomme both! Those are great stories. That volume is one that I'm still trying to locate a decent copy of.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations to both! That's the only bachman US 1st I'm missing and I hope someday I can find a deal like you did! :)

I have a similar story but I paid a little more. As you know I live in Argentina and it's not easy to find such deals with books in english, but once I entered a comic store and found The Wastelands Trade 1st (Grant) sealed for only 20 dollars. Since that day it's placed in my bookstore :D

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice aquisition, and a great story. Congrats Crimson King.

[Cutter]

There's some great stories here, congrats to all!

[funky dredd]

Awesome find! Well worth the dollar!

[Crimson King]

Thanks all, and nice one, Sir Boomme. I keep going back to that and other Half Price Books in my area (it's a chain store) now, trying to find a similar deal, but I don't think that comes along too often. I did get a 1st/1st Christine that's in pretty nice shape (one small tear at the top spine of the dj) for $7 last week, so I guess that was OK...

I've always been more a reader and less a collector, so I'm starting my 1st edition collection late in the game. :scared:

[jhanic]

I've always been more a reader and less a collector, so I'm starting my 1st edition collection late in the game. :scared:

Beware, Crimson King, collecting IS addictive, and can be dangerous to your wallet!

John

[Matt]

That was me too CK--before all of this.

But the King collecting bug has bit me and now I have the cold shivers.

Be sure to check out The King Collectibles Catalog for all kinds of great information. :rock:

[Chooch]

Most excellent stories..and congrat's to both of you. Just goes to show that there are still people that dont know who Richard Bachman is :lol: In the summer I am a big garage sale shopper...its amazing what you can pick up...just dont break out in cold sweat and shaking hands when you are paying for that treasure....

[Brice]

Oh, I love garage sales/yard sales/flea markets for books. No matter what I find no matter how cheaply I must try to talk them down. It could be a true first edition of 'Salem's Lot for two dollars and I'd try to make it one dollar. :lol:

[Rahfa]

That is a good story...my two big breaks are a s/l author's copy of DT II for $50....it came without the slipcase, and I assumed it was a normal trade...when I cracked it and saw the signature, I was like "this doesn't seem right..." I actually went so far as to have Grant Books verify it!

And...I got a really, really good price on a New Lt. Rap #'d s/l...so low I couldn't pay it in good conscience - I told the guy I'd give him $100 MORE than his asking price! THAT is how low it was!

Actually, the DT II s/l is what got me into collecting signed books in the first place, so I guess I could say it actually me $30,000...haha...

[Crimson King]

Yeah, it's going to be hard to try to become a real collector - with 2 very small kids at home, money isn't always in high supply.

I'd love to get 1st editions of all the DT series, so maybe I'll start there. I've been going a book at a time when I can, just to get the 1st ed's - I have a lot of King hardcovers, but most were picked up on the cheap throughout the years simply to read, so a lot are pretty beat up, or not true 1st's, etc.

Since getting the Rage book, I've bought first editions of Christine for $7, Danse Macabre for $15, and a couple of magazines, like Marvel Bizarre Adventures with The Lawnmower Man, the TV Guide with "Before The Play" in it, and a couple more.

[Matt]

We are having a HUGE site giveaway that includes some signed editions (and other collectors items) its a great way to start for those who donated a bit.

(Just $10.00 gets you in)

Giveaway List (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=2494)

[Crimson King]

We are having a HUGE site giveaway that includes some signed editions (and other collectors items) its a great way to start for those who donated a bit.

(Just $10.00 gets you in)

Giveaway List (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=2494)

Sweet, and for a good cause, too. I'm in.

[wizardsrainbow]

That is a good story...my two big breaks are a s/l author's copy of DT II for $50....it came without the slipcase, and I assumed it was a normal trade...when I cracked it and saw the signature, I was like "this doesn't seem right..." I actually went so far as to have Grant Books verify it!

And...I got a really, really good price on a New Lt. Rap #'d s/l...so low I couldn't pay it in good conscience - I told the guy I'd give him $100 MORE than his asking price! THAT is how low it was!

Actually, the DT II s/l is what got me into collecting signed books in the first place, so I guess I could say it actually me $30,000...haha...

On that Rap you bought, that is the one you have the envelope with, yes?
I am missing the envelope but have the peace sign necklace. We need to join forces!

[Matt]

We are having a HUGE site giveaway that includes some signed editions (and other collectors items) its a great way to start for those who donated a bit.

(Just $10.00 gets you in)

Giveaway List (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=2494)

Sweet, and for a good cause, too. I'm in.

Wow! Thanks Jesse :couple:

I believe that may be the quickest response I have ever gotten. I hope you win something really cool. :rock:

[Crimson King]

Me too!! :drool:

[Rahfa]

And...I got a really, really good price on a New Lt. Rap #'d s/l...so low I couldn't pay it in good conscience - I told the guy I'd give him $100 MORE than his asking price! THAT is how low it was!

...

On that Rap you bought, that is the one you have the envelope with, yes?
I am missing the envelope but have the peace sign necklace. We need to join forces!

Haha...correct, I have an envelope but no necklace...how strange you'd actually have the necklace without the envelope...that's definitley the rarer item, but I guess all three are required for the complete package!

[jhanic]

I've got the necklace also but no envelope. Oh, well. I figure one of these days...

John

[oy-the-brave]

I received my Dark Tower and Crimson King #19 prints today and this little gift was sent with them.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/oy1.jpg

I can't believe the Whelan's generosity, I am soooo lucky :excited:

[Chooch]

Now that is very cool OY...Being a collector of the artist's also I am extremly jealous of you!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Oy. I'm also impressed!

John

[Chooch]

OK here is my new addition to the collection

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330233305543&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=014

I think it was a great price......

[Randall Flagg]

I would say that in today's market that is good buy.
Congratulations.

[Sir_Boomme]

Yeah, it's going to be hard to try to become a real collector - with 2 very small kids at home, money isn't always in high supply.

I'd love to get 1st editions of all the DT series, so maybe I'll start there. I've been going a book at a time when I can, just to get the 1st ed's - I have a lot of King hardcovers, but most were picked up on the cheap throughout the years simply to read, so a lot are pretty beat up, or not true 1st's, etc.

Since getting the Rage book, I've bought first editions of Christine for $7, Danse Macabre for $15, and a couple of magazines, like Marvel Bizarre Adventures with The Lawnmower Man, the TV Guide with "Before The Play" in it, and a couple more.


nice pic oy... congrads

crimson-
keep in mind that once you start collecting... it can become worse than a heroin addiction.
i know i have more invested in my book collection than i just paid for my new house.
and my collection - though estensive- pales in comparison to people like bob ... the biggest addict i know of - there's definitely other teminally ill people here...hutch, wiz, etc... but bob definitely takes the most addicted award in my view.

[herbertwest]

really nice Oy!

[carlosdetweiller]

but bob definitely takes the most addicted award in my view.

But you are saying that in a NICE way.....right?

[Sir_Boomme]

but bob definitely takes the most addicted award in my view.

But you are saying that in a NICE way.....right?

nice... but jealous/envious way :drool:

[NeedfulKings]

Very nice book cases, Needful. You seem to have the most common problem--no room left!

John

Oh, the "no room left" problem's even worse now! Imagine those shelves even more full and books stacked on top. :scared:

Oh well...I'll just have to buy another house with a bigger room. :thumbsup:

[jhanic]

well...I'll just have to buy another house with a bigger room. :thumbsup:

Your books will ALWAYS expand to more than the room you've allocated!

John

[Brice]

no matter how much room that is? :lol:

I've basically run out of room on the five or six bookcases in storage, numerous boxes, and my roommates bookshelves too.

[namelessnpoor]

Here is my latest addition, not a book, but wanted to brag a little about her !
Her name is Kennedy Rylynn born 5-7-2008
Everyone is well !

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii93/namelessnpoor/100_0273.jpg

[jhanic]

Congratulations, nameless!! The best addtion yet!!

John

[Sir_Boomme]

Here is my latest addition, not a book, but wanted to brag a little about her !
Her name is Kennedy Rylynn born 5-7-2008
Everyone is well !


but... is there room on your bookshelf for her?

[NeedfulKings]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Congratulations.:excited:
As expensive as collecting is, take my word for it, (I have 5) children are more expensive.

[EXPLORER]

Congratulations, nameless!! The best addtion yet!!

Yes, the best addition and one you'll never consider trading.... CONGRATS

[Ricky]

Congratulations nameless! Is she a first edition?

[Chooch]

Hey Nameless...Congratulations on your new edition...beautiful cover and I'm sure the story is yet to unfold....love the name Kennedy...perfect

[Crimson King]

Congratulations! :thumbsup:

[Cutter]

Congrats, she's a cutie!

[Fsmdr]

Wow!. She's really cute. Congrats to you and your family.

[super sam]

Congratulations Nameless!

[wizardsrainbow]

I received my Dark Tower and Crimson King #19 prints today and this little gift was sent with them.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/oy1.jpg

I can't believe the Whelan's generosity, I am soooo lucky :excited:

Excellent Dave! Very nice. Michael and Audrey are indeed generous people.

[wizardsrainbow]

Nameless. Congratulations. Yet another collector is born!

[Brice]

Congratulations! :)

[Randall Flagg]

A couple of years ago, circumstances dictated that I sell my perhaps most treasured non-King collectible. It went to a good home.
Just recently I was able to aquire another.
Song of Kali Lettered-only 15 produced. This is Letter B:


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


http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8897/sokali2wv5.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Rusty!!! :) She's very cute!!!

And congratulations Oy and Jerome! I've been looking for Song of Kali S/L (not lettered) for some time, but I always find something to buy instead. I'll buy it after I return from USA.

[oy-the-brave]

Congratulations Nameless on your new "pride and Joy" :)

Congratulations Jerome on replacing your Song of Kali lettered:)

[carlosdetweiller]

A couple of years ago, circumstances dictated that I sell my perhaps most treasured non-King collectible. It went to a good home.
Just recently I was able to aquire another.
Song of Kali Lettered-only 15 produced. This is Letter B:


Congratulations, Jerome, on getting another copy. Very nice book.

[carlosdetweiller]

Here is a new one, at least I had not heard of this state before. At the Seventh World Fantasy Convention in 1981 attendees were given a limited edition (1000 numbered copies) book. There were contributions (stories and art) from about 20 different authors/artists. Stephen King's contribution was "The Bird and the Album" which is an excerpt of sorts from the novel IT (even though IT wouldn't be published until about 5 years later).

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/wfc7.jpg

I've seen numbered copies for sale and I have seen review copies but, until now, I had not seen a lettered copy. This book is in a slipcase (other copies do not have a slipcase) and is hand lettered with an "S" in the limitation space. Peter Straub's name is also on the limitation page.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/wfc7limitationpage.jpg

This book has made the rounds and has signatures of virtually all of the 20 contributors except Ramsey Campell. I was especially pleased to see that Robert Bloch and Ray Bradbury had signed. Stephen King signed at his contribution on the first day of the convention.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/wfc7kingsig.jpg

Some questions arise. Did this book come with a slipcase or was this one added later? I think it was probably added later but it sure fits and looks like it was made for the book. Did all contributors get a "lettered" copy that matches their last name (as the "S" for Straub)? I have no idea. Like I said earlier, this is the first I have seen.

[Randall Flagg]

No one can pull a "rabbit out of the hat" like you Bob.
Most excellent. Thanks for sharing.

[jhanic]

Bob, again you never cease to amaze us! I'd never even heard of a lettered edition of that one!

John

[Patrick]

I love that room, Dave! One of the benefits of the move from CA to NM.

Daghain and Bill, great spaces you two have as well.

I want glass-front bookshelves someday.

[Pasiuk57]

SIMPLY UNBELIEVABLE---
Bob
I can only say I'm again amazed....