Your New Pride and Joy!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[LostAlivE]

Can someone tell me how the S/L's 1 - 9 are numbered.............are they 01, 02, 03 or are they just 1, 2, 3 ?

[The Library Policeman]

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[zelig]

Congratulations Alan! Nice inscription.

[EXPLORER]

That is COOL!... Great inscription... thanks for sharing.

[bdwyer19]

Excited to add the Centipede Press Salem's Lot gift edition to my bookshelf. Thanks to Lot Guy for the book and slipcase. MarcoL then set me up with the traycase and prints!!

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/E2317043-253F-4337-AA79-BD2A332A4855_zps9ucus688.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/E2317043-253F-4337-AA79-BD2A332A4855_zps9ucus688.jpg.html)

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[jhanic]

Wonderful! Congratulations!

John

[Jimimck]

Very cool.

[zelig]

Very nice. One of my favorites. Congratulations!

[Merlin1958]

Nice additions, guys

Alan, love the inscription!!!

[Theli]

Congrats on the 'Salem's Lot set!

[allasorte]

Congrats on the 'Salem's Lot set!
:thumbsup:

[jonp]

Very nice 'Salems set Brian.

[_PCC_]

Sweet!

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[zelig]

Congratulations!

[webstar1000]

Congrats you guys!!!!!! Some nice stuff posted!

[Ari_Racing]

Congrats for the signed Firestarter, SOS S/L and the Salem Gift, guys! Nice acquisitions!

[Merlin1958]

Very nice!!!

[Roog]

New addition to the collection, a massive French hardcover containing DT1-2-3:

http://www.roog.nu/494.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/495.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup:

John


+1 :clap::clap:

[zelig]

Nice!

[Roog]

Thanks, all!

[Ben Staad]

Very cool, Roog! I had never seen that cover before.

[Stockerlone]

Something new for my Ray Bradbury collection.
Tks again Brian + Torben...

Ray Bradbury - The Cat´s Pajamas
signed slipcased limited 853/1000

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3379.JPG
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[amd013]

Here are some new P&J's I received in last week. May be the last for awhile (except for preordered Salem's Lot), as need to start saving for down payment on house and car.

Dolan's Cadillac is from David at Bett's from the recent consignment:

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

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

The next is my first Lettered Edition, bought off of Ebay, although I think the seller mentioned it on this site as well. (Thanks Steve)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20150819_185047520.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20150819_185035788.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20150819_184956991.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20150819_184937151_TOP.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20150819_184949813.jpg


Thanks,
Mike

[zelig]

Congratulations!

[jcmanske]

Amd013. beautiful pieces. Congratulations!!!

[Merlin1958]

Wonderful acquisitions!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[sharki69]

Awesome ! Congrats

[frik]

Very nice indeed: congratulations, Amd013.

sk

[Jimimck]

Supersweet!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

That is AWESOME!!! :thumbsup:

[TrueNorth]

This arrived two days ago.
A little rough but I think for a 1977 PB it survived quit well. I put it with my two other Bachman. On the hunt for a ROADWORK. There is no end to this LOL.

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http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9750_zpsrrpyz4kl.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9750_zpsrrpyz4kl.jpg.html)

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[Roog]

Very cool indeed!

[zelig]

Congratulations on the Rage. That's a key book to have in any King collection. Good luck with the next one.

[TrueNorth]

Thanks.
Funny how I loved the DoubleDay then went to Limited Editions, followed by flat signed and now this. Plus always excited for the next book..

Is someone making a slipcase for the 4 Bachman PBs?

[zelig]

Yes, you can get Jeff Whiley to make one. He has done in the past. There was also a Dolso case if I'm not mistaken.

[Priest]

Thanks.
Funny how I loved the DoubleDay then went to Limited Editions, followed by flat signed and now this. Plus always excited for the next book..

Is someone making a slipcase for the 4 Bachman PBs?

I have a very nice dolso with original art for sale
Send me a pm If Interessted!

http://imageshack.com/a/img901/9885/mzqa6R.jpg

And that's by far one of the better copies out there!
Congrats!!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Is someone making a slipcase for the 4 Bachman PBs?

As mentioned above, Jeff makes one. I'm getting ready to order one. I've been told to measure the height of Roadwork because it stands a little taller over the other three. Some collectors ended up with a slipcase that Rage, The Long Walk, and Running Man fit just fine but Roadwork was tight.

Mulleins

[Priest]

Is someone making a slipcase for the 4 Bachman PBs?

As mentioned above, Jeff makes one. I'm getting ready to order one. I've been told to measure the height of Roadwork because it stands a little taller over the other three. Some collectors ended up with a slipcase that Rage, The Long Walk, and Running Man fit just fine but Roadwork was tight.

Mulleins

http://imageshack.com/a/img661/7216/45qNh3.jpg

[amd013]

Thanks everyone for their kind words on the Dolans and Carrie Lettered.

TrueNorth finding the Roadwork (at least the US version) was hard for me. I ran out of patience and bought a copy that had some initials on the first page inside the cover, and on the top of the book (where a remainder mark might go). It was about the only copy I could find, and waited a couple of months for the price to fall a little.

[TrueNorth]

Thanks everyone for their kind words on the Dolans and Carrie Lettered.

TrueNorth finding the Roadwork (at least the US version) was hard for me. I ran out of patience and bought a copy that had some initials on the first page inside the cover, and on the top of the book (where a remainder mark might go). It was about the only copy I could find, and waited a couple of months for the price to fall a little.

I know what you mean, I see a rough one has been on eBay for a while. I have been writing bookstores as well as checking all the usual places.
I just bought a beautiful Dolso slipcase from Priest.

This is from Priest's post. Now I just don't want I NEED a ROADWORK.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img901/9885/mzqa6R.jpg



WANTED: ROADWORK haha

[webstar1000]

I received a book today.. in fact one of my personnel "Holy Grails". It came from a very good friend of mine... he did not notice a flaw and took care of me. 100%. He is as straight up a dude as one could possibly be. There are members here that I love dealing with and talking to and Tim you sure are one of the good guys:) He is a true asset to this community and thanks for helping me make a dream come true brother:) Here is my new P&J!

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[zelig]

Yowza! Congratulations Kris!!!

[Cwalker]

My wife and I went camping this week, our first real vacation in over a year. We stopped by a little independent book shop down the coast a ways and on the top shelf of the horror section were 2 of these...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/774/medium/Camping_Trip_183.JPG

My very first Limited!!!

Turns out that Glenn Chadbourne lives there and often drops by and leaves thing for the shop to sell. Recently he dropped these off, and in the past they had a copy of SOD 1 on the shelf for quite a while.
He also has several other items there including signed artwork. I took some other pics and will post them... somewhere.... any suggestion on a good thread?
So anyways, after speaking with the lady behind the counter who grew up with Glenn, i agreed to leave my copy there and she will get him to sign it (and, fingers crossed, a little bonus artwork?).
It's still hard for me to believe I spent $85 on a book I will never read... :) Admire the hell out of, but never read.

[webstar1000]

My wife and I went camping this week, our first real vacation in over a year. We stopped by a little independent book shop down the coast a ways and on the top shelf of the horror section were 2 of these...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/774/medium/Camping_Trip_183.JPG

My very first Limited!!!

Turns out that Glenn Chadbourne lives there and often drops by and leaves thing for the shop to sell. Recently he dropped these off, and in the past they had a copy of SOD 1 on the shelf for quite a while.
He also has several other items there including signed artwork. I took some other pics and will post them... somewhere.... any suggestion on a good thread?
So anyways, after speaking with the lady behind the counter who grew up with Glenn, i agreed to leave my copy there and she will get him to sign it (and, fingers crossed, a little bonus artwork?).
It's still hard for me to believe I spent $85 on a book I will never read... :) Admire the hell out of, but never read.

GOOD for you... that is how it started for me!

[bdwyer19]

Congrats Kris!!! As much as the Regulators S/L is probably my favorite acquisition, I would absolutely love to own a Lettered someday.

[allasorte]

@webstar1000. Is there a black one out there as well as the orange/tan case or was that just the picture? Yes I agree, that book with that case is so impressive and unique. Great add :).

[webstar1000]

Congrats Kris!!! As much as the Regulators S/L is probably my favorite acquisition, I would absolutely love to own a Lettered someday.

It is something.. you know what else? I was SHOCKED at the weight of the book! VERY heavy I thought. It is WELL made though!

[allasorte]

@cwalker. Too me, listing things your are impressed with as "prides of joy" then this thread is the perfect place. You could also set up a picture gallery too if you liked. Up to you. Congrats on spending money on something you wanted that you will never read. We collectors do it all the time. :excited:

[Randall Flagg]

Kris, great book, too bad it's all screwed up. Did you get a hefty discount on it?

[webstar1000]

[QUOTE=Randall Flagg;942579]Kris, great book, too bad it's all screwed up. Did you get a hefty discount on it?[/QUOTE
I wouldn't say it's screwed up by any means.

[biomieg]

It's shot to ribbons dude!

Great acquisition, love it! You must be proud!

[jhanic]

Awesome, Kris! Congratulations!

CWalker, You did great! I wouldn't have passed those up either.

John

[zelig]

Congrats again Kris and nice work CWalker!

[KingKorn]

@webstar1000. Is there a black one out there as well as the orange/tan case or was that just the picture? Yes I agree, that book with that case is so impressive and unique. Great add :).

I'm guessing this is just a B&W photo, right? The all black does give the book a very interesting look. Congratulations on such a prime time acquisition!

[webstar1000]

No mate she is a fancy iPhone picture. Haha just a filter.

[The Library Policeman]

Great stuff, Kris! A beauty! THE nicest King Ltd in my opinion.

And welcome to never having any spare cash ever, Cwalker! :evil:
Great that you're getting your Carrie signed.

[zelig]

If you missed my fancy shmancy teaser, see here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18803-Book-Collection-zelig&p=942639&viewfull=1#post942639).

But I'll cut to the chase. Super excited about this one!!

Quick story first.

It has been a very interesting time for this proof. All I can say is, it has been one slippery bugger. It doesn't show up for years and years, then in the space of a week or so, 4 show up (including the one today at Betts.)

Not only did I miss out on the 1st one (great that it ended up with Gerald, and signed to boot! Congrats again Gerald), but I missed out on the 2nd one too! A copy showed up on eBay the other day. There were a bunch of bids, including mine, and kapow, the listing ends. Very frustrating! So I want to point out, that this is NOT that copy. I don't like doing that sort of side deal on a book that is on auction and there are already bids on it. I feel it's unfair to the bidders.

The proof fairy was definitely on my side this time around, because I was presented with another opportunity! Third time's a charm. This time, I got it! I had to work hard for this one, and it was touch and go at one point, but it worked out!

The elusive Scribner Cell proof!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4810_zpsna2z0haz.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4809_zps1htmiuuk.jpg

[amd013]

If you missed my fancy shmancy teaser, see here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18803-Book-Collection-zelig&p=942639&viewfull=1#post942639).

But I'll cut to the chase. Super excited about this one!!

Quick story first.

It has been a very interesting time for this proof. All I can say is, it has been one slippery bugger. It doesn't show up for years and years, then in the space of a week or so, 4 show up (including the one today at Betts.)

Not only did I miss out on the 1st one (great that it ended up with Gerald, and signed to boot! Congrats again Gerald), but I missed out on the 2nd one too! A copy showed up on eBay the other day. There were a bunch of bids, including mine, and kapow, the listing ends. Very frustrating! So I want to point out, that this is NOT that copy. I don't like doing that sort of side deal on a book that is on auction and there are already bids on it. I feel it's unfair to the bidders.

The proof fairy was definitely on my side this time around, because I was presented with another opportunity! Third time's a charm. This time, I got it! I had to work hard for this one, and it was touch and go at one point, but it worked out!

The elusive Scribner Cell proof!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4810_zpsna2z0haz.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4809_zps1htmiuuk.jpg


Wow Zelig, I don't collect proofs, but that sure looks like it is in great shape!

Seems weird if there are only 7 or so around that 4 come on the market in such a short time.

[stroppygoblin]

Congrats all, lovely book Kris, I was discussing with Jon today, that if I only ever had one lettered, that would be it!

Foster, good looking Rage. I Have a very nice Roadwork available, AND it's a first print! - well a first Canadian print, but you're Canadian right? :evil: Number line starts with 2.

[sharki69]

Great additions all !!!!

Paul - WOW!

[zelig]

Wow Zelig, I don't collect proofs, but that sure looks like it is in great shape!

Seems weird if there are only 7 or so around that 4 come on the market in such a short time.

Thanks! Yes, it's an interesting phenomena. It's not the first time something like this has happened. In this case, I know of only 7 or 8 copies that exist. Four of these showed up in a matter of two weeks or so, and from what I know of them, it's all completely random. My personal guess is that after this flurry, we won't see more for some time.


Congrats all


Great additions all !!!!

Paul - WOW!

Thanks Simon and Shac!

[Cordial Jim]

Very cool! :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Kris, great book, too bad it's all screwed up. Did you get a hefty discount on it?
I wouldn't say it's screwed up by any means.
I should have used a smilie/emoticon.
Bob told me that people wouldn't understand friendly sarcasim, and pointed funny words without a handful of emoticons.
I should have listened.

[Merlin1958]

Big time congrats to all for the recent acquisitions!!!

[Ben Mears]

Big time congrats to all for the recent acquisitions!!!

+1. Some great new additions.

[jcmanske]

Very impressive pickups. Paul, congrats on the proof-- looks to be in perfect shape. Kris, I'm very happy for you on getting the Regulators--I want one, too! Great job, guys!

[Pasiuk57]

Hard to believe so many Cell proofs at once. Congrats

[zelig]

Thanks guys.

[sentinel]

If you missed my fancy shmancy teaser, see here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18803-Book-Collection-zelig&p=942639&viewfull=1#post942639).

But I'll cut to the chase. Super excited about this one!!

Quick story first.

It has been a very interesting time for this proof. All I can say is, it has been one slippery bugger. It doesn't show up for years and years, then in the space of a week or so, 4 show up (including the one today at Betts.)

Not only did I miss out on the 1st one (great that it ended up with Gerald, and signed to boot! Congrats again Gerald), but I missed out on the 2nd one too! A copy showed up on eBay the other day. There were a bunch of bids, including mine, and kapow, the listing ends. Very frustrating! So I want to point out, that this is NOT that copy. I don't like doing that sort of side deal on a book that is on auction and there are already bids on it. I feel it's unfair to the bidders.

The proof fairy was definitely on my side this time around, because I was presented with another opportunity! Third time's a charm. This time, I got it! I had to work hard for this one, and it was touch and go at one point, but it worked out!

The elusive Scribner Cell proof!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4810_zpsna2z0haz.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4809_zps1htmiuuk.jpg

Very Nice! I'm totally jealous! That one has been alluding me for years!

[zelig]

Thanks Kerry. Appreciate it. Looks like it has been alluding a good number of proof collectors for some time. Well, you have a shot at the one from Betts.

[neo_trinity]

After enjoying the discussion I had with Peter Schneider concerning his involvement with the limited editions of The Regulators and The Stand, I got to thinking about one of my favorites, Firestarter.

I personally believe that with the attention to detail found in the Lettered Regulators, it is one of the most beautiful signed limited editions out there. However, there is something about opening Firestarter and hearing the spine crack each time, combined with the smell of the paper and boards that is quite intoxicating.

By today’s standards, it is minimalist in design, and I think that is why it is one of the few King limited’s that is sought after by non-King collectors around the world. Two of my copies were located in Japan and not in locales you would expect. One copy was purchased from a monk in Kyoto, before he started his training. He was not a King collector, but he purchased rare Western books that had designs not commonly found in Japanese society. He was an artist and from what I can gather, that was his only Stephen King book. He bought it at auction in New York when he lived there in the 1980s and kept it ever since at his home.

The other copy was purchased in Osaka from the estate of a man that had ties to Japanese organized crime. The book was in his office, displayed between two samurai swords, in a glass cabinet. Photos from circa 1990s show it there, and was sold by his family upon his premature demise. Rumors, and that is all they ever will be, say that when he brought people to his office, he would tell them that if they ‘messed up’, they could choose punishment by fire or the sword. I will never know which ones were dealt out, and I will never try to find out.

My other copy belonged to the late Charlie Fried, and while I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, our email correspondences, and stories from others, show him to be a true gentleman. I am proud to have a few small pieces from his vast collection in my library, and they are well looked after.

My final copy is something rather unusual. It was purchased in London, probably 15 years ago from a publisher, who also happened to be a big Stephen King fan. I am not sure if you would call it a prototype, or a publishers copy, but the leather label on the cover is not the standard red rectangle, but an orange die cut in the shape of flames. I rather like this design because it’s brighter and gives you an indication of what is inside. For unknown reasons, this design was not chosen in place of the red label. Correspondences between Alex and Stephen discuss the Lettered edition in great detail. Alex had designed a rather unique tray-case for this edition, but it would have pushed the issue price to $325, so it was decided that the 26 copies would be issued sans tray-case.

I hope you enjoy.
Gerald

http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_1.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_2.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_3.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_4.jpg

[jonp]

Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations Gerald.

[Priest]

Wow... Leaves me speak less

[Niels]

That's absolutely one for the "One of a kind" thread!

[Jimimck]

Simply amazing.

[carlosdetweiller]

That publisher's copy (or prototype copy) is really special. Thanks for the photos, Gerald!

[stroppygoblin]

Absolutely Stunning Gerald. It is thanks to collectors like yourself and Bob that allow us mere mortals to see glimpses of these amazingly rare books. That copy with flames is fantastic!

[The Library Policeman]

Amazing stuff as ever, Gerald. Thanks again for sharing with us.

[stroppygoblin]

Jon already mentioned this earlier, but I'd like to thank him again for letting me into his home and showing me his great collection of books, many of which I was seeing for the first time 'in the flesh' so to speak... Although the SK books took most of my time and attention, Jon has a vast collection of books from other collectible authors as well. My side of the trade was these two matching SOD S/L to add to my seemingly rapidly increasing number of S/L's this year!

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/1BAC7BDB-8A40-4018-9B66-8D9C223C001C_zpsedsgxl1p.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/1BAC7BDB-8A40-4018-9B66-8D9C223C001C_zpsedsgxl1p.jpg.html)

[The Library Policeman]

Great stuff, Simon. :)

[TrueNorth]

Congrats all, lovely book Kris, I was discussing with Jon today, that if I only ever had one lettered, that would be it!

Foster, good looking Rage. I Have a very nice Roadwork available, AND it's a first print! - well a first Canadian print, but you're Canadian right? :evil: Number line starts with 2.

Foster is Canadian who likes his books from the good ol' US of A.....but thanks for thinking of me. I got Running Man (1st/1st) at a bookstore in Bridgton Maine last month for $50...SWEET.

[jhanic]

After enjoying the discussion I had with Peter Schneider concerning his involvement with the limited editions of The Regulators and The Stand, I got to thinking about one of my favorites, Firestarter.

I personally believe that with the attention to detail found in the Lettered Regulators, it is one of the most beautiful signed limited editions out there. However, there is something about opening Firestarter and hearing the spine crack each time, combined with the smell of the paper and boards that is quite intoxicating.

By today’s standards, it is minimalist in design, and I think that is why it is one of the few King limited’s that is sought after by non-King collectors around the world. Two of my copies were located in Japan and not in locales you would expect. One copy was purchased from a monk in Kyoto, before he started his training. He was not a King collector, but he purchased rare Western books that had designs not commonly found in Japanese society. He was an artist and from what I can gather, that was his only Stephen King book. He bought it at auction in New York when he lived there in the 1980s and kept it ever since at his home.

The other copy was purchased in Osaka from the estate of a man that had ties to Japanese organized crime. The book was in his office, displayed between two samurai swords, in a glass cabinet. Photos from circa 1990s show it there, and was sold by his family upon his premature demise. Rumors, and that is all they ever will be, say that when he brought people to his office, he would tell them that if they ‘messed up’, they could choose punishment by fire or the sword. I will never know which ones were dealt out, and I will never try to find out.

My other copy belonged to the late Charlie Fried, and while I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, our email correspondences, and stories from others, show him to be a true gentleman. I am proud to have a few small pieces from his vast collection in my library, and they are well looked after.

My final copy is something rather unusual. It was purchased in London, probably 15 years ago from a publisher, who also happened to be a big Stephen King fan. I am not sure if you would call it a prototype, or a publishers copy, but the leather label on the cover is not the standard red rectangle, but an orange die cut in the shape of flames. I rather like this design because it’s brighter and gives you an indication of what is inside. For unknown reasons, this design was not chosen in place of the red label. Correspondences between Alex and Stephen discuss the Lettered edition in great detail. Alex had designed a rather unique tray-case for this edition, but it would have pushed the issue price to $325, so it was decided that the 26 copies would be issued sans tray-case.

I hope you enjoy.
Gerald

http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_1.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_2.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_3.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_4.jpg

Simply awesome, Gerald. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing!

John

[biomieg]

Great prides and joys all around!

The lettered Firestarters are stunning. I really appreciate the insights and back stories. Thanks, Gerald. I'm not a collector of limited editions yet, but this has been one of my favorites from the first time I saw a photo of it. I prefer the looks of limited editions that were issued without DJs anyway.

[zelig]

Gerald once again you dazzle us. I'm really amazed at these previously unknown one-of-a-kind items you keep posting. This one is just terrific to see. Thanks for posting!

[zelig]

Congratulations Simon on the trade you did. Looks sharp!

[Pasiuk57]

Gerald
another first to come to light. Amazing Firestarter Publisher's Copy.

[jon10g]

Remarkable!

[neo_trinity]

Thank you all for your kind words. I hope I am not posting too much now. I can stop if it's better. Don't want to overstay my welcome. I only post because people ask me to continue. I was very inactive for several years, so I have a lot of catching up to do.

I'll slow down.
Gerald

[allasorte]

Everyone is making me envious. Congrats to all!

[zelig]

Thank you all for your kind words. I hope I am not posting too much now. I can stop if it's better. Don't want to overstay my welcome. I only post because people ask me to continue. I was very inactive for several years, so I have a lot of catching up to do.

I'll slow down.
Gerald

You couldn't overstay your welcome here Gerald! Keep it up. Don't slow down!

[webstar1000]

Keep going Gerald!!

[biomieg]

No, in fact: you better start a collection thread right now! An added walkthrough video is optional but would certainly give you some bonus reputation points.

[zelig]

No, in fact: you better start a collection thread right now! An added walkthrough video is optional but would certainly give you some bonus reputation points.

Agreed. You should have a collection thread.

[stroppygoblin]

No, in fact: you better start a collection thread right now! An added walkthrough video is optional but would certainly give you some bonus reputation points.

Agreed. You should have a collection thread.

+1 from me Gerald I know a lot of your collection is not too hand, but whatever images you have would be great. Don't Hibernate! :evil:

[TrueNorth]

Gerald for President

Your post blew me away. WOW Thank you for sharing.

[jhanic]

Gerald, I truly don't think ANYONE thinks you're posting too much. We love to see the exotic (if that's the right word) works you've been showing us. Please continue.

John

[Cordial Jim]

What a thrill it is to see these! Thank you so much for sharing! Wow! :)

[dnemec]

Agree with above, Gerald. You post the most amazing things! Keep them coming!!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thank you all for your kind words. I hope I am not posting too much now. I can stop if it's better. Don't want to overstay my welcome. I only post because people ask me to continue. I was very inactive for several years, so I have a lot of catching up to do.

I'll slow down.
Gerald

Another beauty Gerald. Great to see this prototype of the Lettered Firestarter. On the other hand, you have too many Lettered Firestarters. You should sell me one.

[Dan]

Gerald, I love seeing these books I will never own. The story behind them is equally fascinating. I agree a collection thread would be great to keep them all together.

[bdwyer19]

Wow! That is simply amazing Gerald! I can't even imagine having that in my collection.

[Merlin1958]

After enjoying the discussion I had with Peter Schneider concerning his involvement with the limited editions of The Regulators and The Stand, I got to thinking about one of my favorites, Firestarter.

I personally believe that with the attention to detail found in the Lettered Regulators, it is one of the most beautiful signed limited editions out there. However, there is something about opening Firestarter and hearing the spine crack each time, combined with the smell of the paper and boards that is quite intoxicating.

By today’s standards, it is minimalist in design, and I think that is why it is one of the few King limited’s that is sought after by non-King collectors around the world. Two of my copies were located in Japan and not in locales you would expect. One copy was purchased from a monk in Kyoto, before he started his training. He was not a King collector, but he purchased rare Western books that had designs not commonly found in Japanese society. He was an artist and from what I can gather, that was his only Stephen King book. He bought it at auction in New York when he lived there in the 1980s and kept it ever since at his home.

The other copy was purchased in Osaka from the estate of a man that had ties to Japanese organized crime. The book was in his office, displayed between two samurai swords, in a glass cabinet. Photos from circa 1990s show it there, and was sold by his family upon his premature demise. Rumors, and that is all they ever will be, say that when he brought people to his office, he would tell them that if they ‘messed up’, they could choose punishment by fire or the sword. I will never know which ones were dealt out, and I will never try to find out.

My other copy belonged to the late Charlie Fried, and while I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, our email correspondences, and stories from others, show him to be a true gentleman. I am proud to have a few small pieces from his vast collection in my library, and they are well looked after.

My final copy is something rather unusual. It was purchased in London, probably 15 years ago from a publisher, who also happened to be a big Stephen King fan. I am not sure if you would call it a prototype, or a publishers copy, but the leather label on the cover is not the standard red rectangle, but an orange die cut in the shape of flames. I rather like this design because it’s brighter and gives you an indication of what is inside. For unknown reasons, this design was not chosen in place of the red label. Correspondences between Alex and Stephen discuss the Lettered edition in great detail. Alex had designed a rather unique tray-case for this edition, but it would have pushed the issue price to $325, so it was decided that the 26 copies would be issued sans tray-case.

I hope you enjoy.
Gerald

http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_1.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_2.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_3.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_4.jpg

Simply awesome, Gerald. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing!

John

Words fail me!!! Thanks for this post!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[T-Dogz_AK47]

A truly stunning set of Asbestos Firestarters!!!! Simply AMAZING!!!! :drool: :drool: :drool:

[herbertwest]

New addition to the collection, a massive French hardcover containing DT1-2-3:

http://www.roog.nu/494.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/495.jpg

And they also published the #4 which is, in itself, the same size of the collection of #1-2-3 !

[herbertwest]

I received a book today.. in fact one of my personnel "Holy Grails". It came from a very good friend of mine... he did not notice a flaw and took care of me. 100%. He is as straight up a dude as one could possibly be. There are members here that I love dealing with and talking to and Tim you sure are one of the good guys:) He is a true asset to this community and thanks for helping me make a dream come true brother:) Here is my new P&J!

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/d.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/d.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/w.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/w.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/5.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/5.jpg.html)

I dont really know much, but... I believe that this is the first "black copy" that I have ever seen of this book.
Are there others?

[herbertwest]

After enjoying the discussion I had with Peter Schneider concerning his involvement with the limited editions of The Regulators and The Stand, I got to thinking about one of my favorites, Firestarter.

I personally believe that with the attention to detail found in the Lettered Regulators, it is one of the most beautiful signed limited editions out there. However, there is something about opening Firestarter and hearing the spine crack each time, combined with the smell of the paper and boards that is quite intoxicating.

By today’s standards, it is minimalist in design, and I think that is why it is one of the few King limited’s that is sought after by non-King collectors around the world. Two of my copies were located in Japan and not in locales you would expect. One copy was purchased from a monk in Kyoto, before he started his training. He was not a King collector, but he purchased rare Western books that had designs not commonly found in Japanese society. He was an artist and from what I can gather, that was his only Stephen King book. He bought it at auction in New York when he lived there in the 1980s and kept it ever since at his home.

The other copy was purchased in Osaka from the estate of a man that had ties to Japanese organized crime. The book was in his office, displayed between two samurai swords, in a glass cabinet. Photos from circa 1990s show it there, and was sold by his family upon his premature demise. Rumors, and that is all they ever will be, say that when he brought people to his office, he would tell them that if they ‘messed up’, they could choose punishment by fire or the sword. I will never know which ones were dealt out, and I will never try to find out.

My other copy belonged to the late Charlie Fried, and while I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, our email correspondences, and stories from others, show him to be a true gentleman. I am proud to have a few small pieces from his vast collection in my library, and they are well looked after.

My final copy is something rather unusual. It was purchased in London, probably 15 years ago from a publisher, who also happened to be a big Stephen King fan. I am not sure if you would call it a prototype, or a publishers copy, but the leather label on the cover is not the standard red rectangle, but an orange die cut in the shape of flames. I rather like this design because it’s brighter and gives you an indication of what is inside. For unknown reasons, this design was not chosen in place of the red label. Correspondences between Alex and Stephen discuss the Lettered edition in great detail. Alex had designed a rather unique tray-case for this edition, but it would have pushed the issue price to $325, so it was decided that the 26 copies would be issued sans tray-case.

I hope you enjoy.
Gerald

http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_1.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_2.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_3.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_4.jpg

I prefer the flaming title !
Very nice copy. And you have 3 out of 26 lettered?

[TrueNorth]

:thumbsup:

At first I did too. But after the drool and tears left I prefer the straight lines. Looks clean like the book.

What is the cover made of? Can't be asbestos.

[stroppygoblin]

[I dont really know much, but... I believe that this is the first "black copy" that I have ever seen of this book.
Are there others?

It's not black, that's just a photo effect Kris has added

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, Kris and Paul!

Gerald, as usual, I'm speechless! Keep those posts coming! :)

On the other hand, I've just received these:

https://scontent-gru1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11947478_10207867150021373_3526388392509453600_n.j pg?oh=26bf2506e6a65db262a7e74ae6cf2dbb&oe=56379D8F

https://scontent-gru1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/t31.0-8/s2048x2048/11958215_10207867179582112_5483256172160700275_o.j pg
Thanks to Tim, Matt and Jim for these (except the promo moleskine, which was a gift I got from other source). :)

[Lot guy]

Congrats Ari!!!! I'm glad Cujo has gone to a good home!!!!

[Theli]

Very cool additions Kris and Ari! Love the pics and stories Gerald!

[TCCBodhi]

As I mentioned, I got to visit my husband's deceased aunt's collection a few weeks ago, and there were a handful of books that were still shrinkwrapped, though most weren't. His uncle had me open them and we found that Wastelands S/L was missing the King signature!!! I initially told him to contact the Grant Books "office" but now I'm wondering if that's the best choice.

Is Grant the way to go, or should he perhaps bypass them and try to deal with King's office? Or.....I can't imagine this is the case..... Is this desirable as a "faulty" edition at this point?

It really was strange to open this up, expect to see that classic signature and the spot was just empty? Those of you with contacts with King's office, is there any way of making a handshake here so I can help his/my uncle correct his Wastelands? It's a near-complete set (DT2 though TWTTK) so hopefully someone up the pipe would want to see that corrected. PM me if that is a better choice. Thanks for your opinions everyone.

OK, this isn't really MY Pride & Joy (at least not yet, I hope it will be in the future), but I feel a bit of ownership over dealing with the issue with the book being Unsigned. So I actually ended up working with Ms. Mod Marsha D on this and after she verified that I was in fact acting as agent for my uncle and all the information was correct, it was worked out to send the book out to Maine; this being the Exception that proves the rule. Also, we got a very kind word from Robert Wiener from Grant Books about my aunt, the original collector. All in all, it was a very gratifying experience to make this happen.

So here is a look at a proper numbered S/L of Wizard & Glass, where the Signature Page got signed 19(!) years after originally published! Sorry about the low quality, but that is what I got from my Uncle. I hope this story was of interest to at least SOME of you!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/778/medium/DT3-002edited.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Ari,
I have not seen the Finders Keepers promo moleskine notebook before. Congratulations!

TCCBodhi,
Really great story. So glad the book finally got signed!

[webstar1000]

As I mentioned, I got to visit my husband's deceased aunt's collection a few weeks ago, and there were a handful of books that were still shrinkwrapped, though most weren't. His uncle had me open them and we found that Wastelands S/L was missing the King signature!!! I initially told him to contact the Grant Books "office" but now I'm wondering if that's the best choice.

Is Grant the way to go, or should he perhaps bypass them and try to deal with King's office? Or.....I can't imagine this is the case..... Is this desirable as a "faulty" edition at this point?

It really was strange to open this up, expect to see that classic signature and the spot was just empty? Those of you with contacts with King's office, is there any way of making a handshake here so I can help his/my uncle correct his Wastelands? It's a near-complete set (DT2 though TWTTK) so hopefully someone up the pipe would want to see that corrected. PM me if that is a better choice. Thanks for your opinions everyone.

OK, this isn't really MY Pride & Joy (at least not yet, I hope it will be in the future), but I feel a bit of ownership over dealing with the issue with the book being Unsigned. So I actually ended up working with Ms. Mod Marsha D on this and after she verified that I was in fact acting as agent for my uncle and all the information was correct, it was worked out to send the book out to Maine; this being the Exception that proves the rule. Also, we got a very kind word from Robert Wiener from Grant Books about my aunt, the original collector. All in all, it was a very gratifying experience to make this happen.

So here is a look at a proper numbered S/L of Wizard & Glass, where the Signature Page got signed 19(!) years after originally published! Sorry about the low quality, but that is what I got from my Uncle. I hope this story was of interest to at least SOME of you!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/778/medium/DT3-002edited.jpg

Can I ask why the number is blocked out?

[jon10g]

I have not seen the Finders Keepers promo moleskine notebook before. Congratulations!


Not heard of that either. May I ask where you got it from?
Thanks

[zelig]

Congratulations Ari and TCCBodhi great story there. Amazing how you got it signed eventually. Ari nice Mokeskin. I think it was only available to contest winners if I'm not mistaken. I think it will be well sought after.

[bdwyer19]

Congratulations Ari and TCCBodhi great story there. Amazing how you got it signed eventually. Ari nice Mokeskin. I think it was only available to contest winners if I'm not mistaken. I think it will be well sought after.

Wait... Ari won something?!? I'm shocked!! :P

[Kingfan24]

As I mentioned, I got to visit my husband's deceased aunt's collection a few weeks ago, and there were a handful of books that were still shrinkwrapped, though most weren't. His uncle had me open them and we found that Wastelands S/L was missing the King signature!!! I initially told him to contact the Grant Books "office" but now I'm wondering if that's the best choice.

Is Grant the way to go, or should he perhaps bypass them and try to deal with King's office? Or.....I can't imagine this is the case..... Is this desirable as a "faulty" edition at this point?

It really was strange to open this up, expect to see that classic signature and the spot was just empty? Those of you with contacts with King's office, is there any way of making a handshake here so I can help his/my uncle correct his Wastelands? It's a near-complete set (DT2 though TWTTK) so hopefully someone up the pipe would want to see that corrected. PM me if that is a better choice. Thanks for your opinions everyone.

OK, this isn't really MY Pride & Joy (at least not yet, I hope it will be in the future), but I feel a bit of ownership over dealing with the issue with the book being Unsigned. So I actually ended up working with Ms. Mod Marsha D on this and after she verified that I was in fact acting as agent for my uncle and all the information was correct, it was worked out to send the book out to Maine; this being the Exception that proves the rule. Also, we got a very kind word from Robert Wiener from Grant Books about my aunt, the original collector. All in all, it was a very gratifying experience to make this happen.

So here is a look at a proper numbered S/L of Wizard & Glass, where the Signature Page got signed 19(!) years after originally published! Sorry about the low quality, but that is what I got from my Uncle. I hope this story was of interest to at least SOME of you!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/778/medium/DT3-002edited.jpg

Can I ask why the number is blocked out?

I hope it's not number 464 - I'm missing wastelands from my set.

[EXPLORER]

Thank you all for your kind words. I hope I am not posting too much now. I can stop if it's better. Don't want to overstay my welcome. I only post because people ask me to continue. I was very inactive for several years, so I have a lot of catching up to do. I'll slow down. Gerald

PLEASE do not feel any nned to halt or slow down your posting. The items you show are fantastic and the stories that go with them are marvelous and I doubt there is one person following that would prefer you share less.
THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING PICS AND STORIES

[George at C-Springs]

PLEASE do not feel any need to halt or slow down your posting. The items you show are fantastic and the stories that go with them are marvelous and I doubt there is one person following that would prefer you share less. THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING PICS AND STORIES

What he said, Gerald. I collect vicariously through your posts.

[TCCBodhi]

Can I ask why the number is blocked out?

I hope it's not number 464 - I'm missing wastelands from my set.

Since I don't officially own it yet, and don't have specific permission from my uncle, I don't want to have the completed page posted. I'll be glad to post it once I work out the eventual deal that lets them become mine, hopefully sooner than later.

No, it isn't #464. :) This is a NEAR complete set just a touch above 600; everything DT2 though WTTK except Gunslinger is a match. Gunslinger is a flat-signed 2nd Edition for this set.

[webstar1000]

Can I ask why the number is blocked out?

I hope it's not number 464 - I'm missing wastelands from my set.

Since I don't officially own it yet, and don't have specific permission from my uncle, I don't want to have the completed page posted. I'll be glad to post it once I work out the eventual deal that lets them become mine, hopefully sooner than later.

No, it isn't #464. :)
I understand. Wasn't sure why it was "secret":) haha

[Merlin1958]

Congratulations everyone!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:





Ari, loving that "Moleskin"!!!! Very cool indeed!!

[herbertwest]

After enjoying the discussion I had with Peter Schneider concerning his involvement with the limited editions of The Regulators and The Stand, I got to thinking about one of my favorites, Firestarter.

I personally believe that with the attention to detail found in the Lettered Regulators, it is one of the most beautiful signed limited editions out there. However, there is something about opening Firestarter and hearing the spine crack each time, combined with the smell of the paper and boards that is quite intoxicating.

By today’s standards, it is minimalist in design, and I think that is why it is one of the few King limited’s that is sought after by non-King collectors around the world. Two of my copies were located in Japan and not in locales you would expect. One copy was purchased from a monk in Kyoto, before he started his training. He was not a King collector, but he purchased rare Western books that had designs not commonly found in Japanese society. He was an artist and from what I can gather, that was his only Stephen King book. He bought it at auction in New York when he lived there in the 1980s and kept it ever since at his home.

The other copy was purchased in Osaka from the estate of a man that had ties to Japanese organized crime. The book was in his office, displayed between two samurai swords, in a glass cabinet. Photos from circa 1990s show it there, and was sold by his family upon his premature demise. Rumors, and that is all they ever will be, say that when he brought people to his office, he would tell them that if they ‘messed up’, they could choose punishment by fire or the sword. I will never know which ones were dealt out, and I will never try to find out.

My other copy belonged to the late Charlie Fried, and while I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, our email correspondences, and stories from others, show him to be a true gentleman. I am proud to have a few small pieces from his vast collection in my library, and they are well looked after.

My final copy is something rather unusual. It was purchased in London, probably 15 years ago from a publisher, who also happened to be a big Stephen King fan. I am not sure if you would call it a prototype, or a publishers copy, but the leather label on the cover is not the standard red rectangle, but an orange die cut in the shape of flames. I rather like this design because it’s brighter and gives you an indication of what is inside. For unknown reasons, this design was not chosen in place of the red label. Correspondences between Alex and Stephen discuss the Lettered edition in great detail. Alex had designed a rather unique tray-case for this edition, but it would have pushed the issue price to $325, so it was decided that the 26 copies would be issued sans tray-case.

I hope you enjoy.
Gerald

http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_1.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_2.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_3.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/asbestos/asbestos_proto_4.jpg

Simply awesome, Gerald. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing!

John

Except the front cover, are there any differences in the way the asbestos is?
If I remember correctly, in the past Bob was able to look at a second asbestos copy and the covers looked sigthly different : the texture was "pointing" a different way.
Obviously that's just a slightly difference...

[Rahfa]

[QUOTE=TCCBodhi;938891]
OK, this isn't really MY Pride & Joy (at least not yet, I hope it will be in the future), but I feel a bit of ownership over dealing with the issue with the book being Unsigned. So I actually ended up working with Ms. Mod Marsha D on this and after she verified that I was in fact acting as agent for my uncle and all the information was correct, it was worked out to send the book out to Maine; this being the Exception that proves the rule. Also, we got a very kind word from Robert Wiener from Grant Books about my aunt, the original collector. All in all, it was a very gratifying experience to make this happen.

So here is a look at a proper numbered S/L of Wizard & Glass, where the Signature Page got signed 19(!) years after originally published! Sorry about the low quality, but that is what I got from my Uncle. I hope this story was of interest to at least SOME of you!

Wow - I can't believe you pulled that off. Good job!

In most cases, it would be difficult to get anyone to listen to you, but this is the exception that proves it IS possible.

[TCCBodhi]

Yes, it was possible in this specific instance with THIS book, at THIS time, contacting THESE people, shipping the book to the RIGHT place at the exact RIGHT time. Ms. Mod was VERY nice about this (as was Robert Wiener when he was remembering my aunt); but I think that Ms. Mod could have just as easily shut me down had the set of circumstances be slightly different. I won't start shipping my own books off to her, now that I know the address.

I'll shut up about this Dark Tower set and the rest of the collection now.....at least until I can buy them from my uncle, who sees that I care for them greatly. Their kids don't value the books or the collection as a "Life's Work", so I'm hoping to pick them up as quickly and fairly as I can to keep them "in the familiy" for several more decades.

[webstar1000]

Yes, it was possible in this specific instance with THIS book, at THIS time, contacting THESE people, shipping the book to the RIGHT place at the exact RIGHT time. Ms. Mod was VERY nice about this (as was Robert Wiener when he was remembering my aunt); but I think that Ms. Mod could have just as easily shut me down had the set of circumstances be slightly different. I won't start shipping my own books off to her, now that I know the address.

I'll shut up about this Dark Tower set and the rest of the collection now.....at least until I can buy them from my uncle, who sees that I care for them greatly. Their kids don't value the books or the collection as a "Life's Work", so I'm hoping to pick them up as quickly and fairly as I can to keep them "in the familiy" for several more decades.

I REALLY hope you get them... because you said the words.. "you care". Maybe a super stellar deal when he is ready to let them go so his kids get something and your right.. they stay in the family!!!!

[Priest]

OH HAPPY DAY!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/540/TQ2RY9.jpg (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17537-Book-Collection-Priest&p=943830#post943830)

[biomieg]

Congratulations!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!

[Merlin1958]

OH HAPPY DAY!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/540/TQ2RY9.jpg (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17537-Book-Collection-Priest&p=943830#post943830)

Good for you!!!!

[zelig]

Wonderful!

[herbertwest]

OH HAPPY DAY!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/540/TQ2RY9.jpg (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17537-Book-Collection-Priest&p=943830#post943830)

Good for you!!!!

Didnt understand that post (?)

[tippy4]

Priest got himself a S/L Gunslinger.

Congrats!

[George at C-Springs]

It's not a new Gunslinger (congrats!) but it is a new Rock Bottom Remainders.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20150826_173727.jpg

[zelig]

Nice George. Congrats on that.

[Priest]

OH HAPPY DAY!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/540/TQ2RY9.jpg (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17537-Book-Collection-Priest&p=943830#post943830)

Good for you!!!!

Didnt understand that post (?)


Thank you guys !!!

And @ herbertwest - tippy is right, i finally got my DT set together and got my 1/1 Gunslinger.
ITs a very nice copy, and i am crazy happy that i found it after a long search ;D

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/661/eDGRmK.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ideDGRmKj)

[AKC]

Congrats on the 'Slinger S/L. ICONIC acquisition!

[tippy4]

OH HAPPY DAY!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/540/TQ2RY9.jpg (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17537-Book-Collection-Priest&p=943830#post943830)

Good for you!!!!

Didnt understand that post (?)


Thank you guys !!!

And @ herbertwest - tippy is right, i finally got my DT set together and got my 1/1 Gunslinger.
ITs a very nice copy, and i am crazy happy that i found it after a long search ;D

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/661/eDGRmK.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ideDGRmKj)

You and zelig should work out a trade....he has the matching DT2....or at least he had it at some point per this (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1226-Dark-Tower-Same-Number-Sets-Who-owns-them).

[Priest]

Congrats on the 'Slinger S/L. ICONIC acquisition!

thanks! it really was my biggest one so far - and very happy that everything went well!







http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/661/eDGRmK.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ideDGRmKj)

You and zelig should work out a trade....he has the matching DT2....or at least he had it at some point per this (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1226-Dark-Tower-Same-Number-Sets-Who-owns-them).[/QUOTE]

Thanks for pointing that out !
But in this case I know that already, zelig and i spoke about it couple of days ago!

[herbertwest]

OH HAPPY DAY!
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/540/TQ2RY9.jpg (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17537-Book-Collection-Priest&p=943830#post943830)

Good for you!!!!

Didnt understand that post (?)


Thank you guys !!!

And @ herbertwest - tippy is right, i finally got my DT set together and got my 1/1 Gunslinger.
ITs a very nice copy, and i am crazy happy that i found it after a long search ;D

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/661/eDGRmK.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ideDGRmKj)

Congratulations then !

[sharki69]

Thank you guys !!!

And @ herbertwest - tippy is right, i finally got my DT set together and got my 1/1 Gunslinger.
ITs a very nice copy, and i am crazy happy that i found it after a long search ;D

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/661/eDGRmK.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ideDGRmKj)

WOW man !!! CONGRATS !! that's awesome book !

[Stockerlone]

From the German comic artist Rainer F. Engel i get this amazing
Pennywise remarque in his new comic about Monsters.

Monsters Illustrated #2
Rainer F. Engel
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3394.JPG

signed Pennywise remarque
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3396.JPG

[Merlin1958]

Sweet, Frank!!!! :rock:

[goheat]

Nice, congratulations Frank! Love the Plan 9 from Outer Space art on that book too!

[stroppygoblin]

Congrats Sebastian, S/L Gunslinger is a great acquisition!

[TrueNorth]

You know what it's like to hunt down a book...then wait for it to show up in the mail. I have been looking for 6 months and this arrived yesterday. It's a little sweety.

One different thing I had never seen this before......
SK signed in the front and it's numbered in the back. Stange usually on the same page (back or front).

I will mylar until I can find (impossible I know) a slipcase.
The book is danty and reallly neat. I am tickled pink.

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9807_zpsrdwydo8i.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9807_zpsrdwydo8i.jpg.html)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9808_zpsemdph8pn.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9808_zpsemdph8pn.jpg.html)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9809_zpsmhbrqalb.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9809_zpsmhbrqalb.jpg.html)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9810_zpsrzrr9lvm.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9810_zpsrzrr9lvm.jpg.html)

[biomieg]

It is a lovely and quirky book. Congrats! Custom slipcases for this book do exist. Search the forum posts for Jeff W(h)iley - I don't know if it's with or without the 'h'. He builds custom cases.

[frik]

The case is excellent - got one myself.
Go for it!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/912/7dPcFL.jpg

I went for the gold lettering (matching the spine of the book), but many choices color-wise are available.

sk

[TrueNorth]

The case is excellent - got one myself.
Go for it!

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/912/7dPcFL.jpg

I went for the gold lettering (matching the spine of the book), but many choices color-wise are available.

sk


THat is a beauty.... where-o-where could I get one?

[TrueNorth]

It is a lovely and quirky book. Congrats! Custom slipcases for this book do exist. Search the forum posts for Jeff W(h)iley - I don't know if it's with or without the 'h'. He builds custom cases.

I can't imagine it being as nice as the gold foil 'FRIK' posted, that would be my first choice. I just wrote Jeff and asked if he could and would. Thanks

[biomieg]

AFAIK, that case was made by Jeff.

[TrueNorth]

Haha that's Gold Jerry Gold!!
Thank you both I'll order one just like Frik's.....

Do you know if the 1 of 250 and the 1 of 1000 are the same size? Frik which are you showing here?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Do you know if the 1 of 250 and the 1 of 1000 are the same size?

All versions are the same size.

[TrueNorth]

Thanks RT, BIOMIEG and FRIK....

Jeff just confirmed my order and gave me color choices. I went with black with gold foil. IMHO it works best with the book's spine.

[frik]

My thoughts exactly; congratulations!

sk

[stroppygoblin]

Thanks RT, BIOMIEG and FRIK....

Jeff just confirmed my order and gave me color choices. I went with black with gold foil. IMHO it works best with the book's spine.

Foster, you must have missed this thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18900-Aftermarket-Slipcases-amp-Traycases) - there may be other slipcases that interest you :)

[Merlin1958]

Thanks RT, BIOMIEG and FRIK....

Jeff just confirmed my order and gave me color choices. I went with black with gold foil. IMHO it works best with the book's spine.

Foster, you must have missed this thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18900-Aftermarket-Slipcases-amp-Traycases) - there may be other slipcases that interest you :)

Tsk, Tsk Shamless self promotion. I would never do anything of the sort!!! LOL LOL


Seriously though, Jeff makes a mighty fine case. I highly recommend him FWIW. You'll be very happy indeed with the final product.

[Randall Flagg]

Do you know if the 1 of 250 and the 1 of 1000 are the same size?

All versions are the same size.
Just buy a lettered version.
Then you need not worry about a slipcase.

[TrueNorth]

What happened to the smily face that points up? :smile:
I wanted to give Jerome one and say I have never seen a lettered on the resale market. That and my wife would kill me again if I dropped $2k one.

Is the difference between the 1 - 250 and 1 - 1000 only the material over boards?

[TrueNorth]

Thanks RT, BIOMIEG and FRIK....

Jeff just confirmed my order and gave me color choices. I went with black with gold foil. IMHO it works best with the book's spine.

Foster, you must have missed this thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18900-Aftermarket-Slipcases-amp-Traycases) - there may be other slipcases that interest you :)

This morning I spent 30 minutes on the thread. I am covered (pun intended haha) with my DoubleDay and as of last week my Bachman books. I sent Jeff a list of my flat signed to see if he is doing any that I need. Nice slipcases.

[webstar1000]

His work is mint Foster AND TOP customer service!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

and say I have never seen a lettered on the resale market. That and my wife would kill me again if I dropped $2k one.

Betts have sold 2, and both were well over $2k.

[TrueNorth]

and say I have never seen a lettered on the resale market. That and my wife would kill me again if I dropped $2k one.

Betts have sold 2, and both were well over $2k.

Yikes, funny Dolan's was never on my radar but now seeing/having the LE I love it.

[Randall Flagg]

Picked up a spare copy a few days back:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1440972197-Stand%20sl%20with%20plaques%208_30_2015.jpg

[EXPLORER]

I recieved an unexpected package at my door the other day.
What a nice surpise gift. Such craftsmanship and originality.

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05610_zpschmykvss.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05612_zpsrffnjk63.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05617_zpsl2tma9i7.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05613_zpse8svbmqk.jpg

Guess I better find a signed copy for this marvelous case.

Dolso makes such a fine product.

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, James!!!!!

[Ben Staad]

Nice looking case, Jim. Congrats.

[allasorte]

Congrats to all. I live vicariously through the lot of you...... :grouphug:

[sentinel]

I recieved an unexpected package at my door the other day.
What a nice surpise gift. Such craftsmanship and originality.

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05610_zpschmykvss.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05612_zpsrffnjk63.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05617_zpsl2tma9i7.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05613_zpse8svbmqk.jpg



Guess I better find a signed copy for this marvelous case.


Dolso makes such a fine product.

Gee Jim, where could you possibly find a signed copy???

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice, Jim!

[jsmcmullen92]

My newest King additions:
GUNSLINGER SIGNED!!!! Paperback
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/Gunslinger8.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/Gunslinger_Sig.jpg

Storm of the Century 1/1:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/Storm.jpg

Christine 1/1 upgrade:
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/Christine2.JPG

[zelig]

Congratulations!

[TCCBodhi]

My newest King additions:
GUNSLINGER SIGNED!!!! Paperback


Congrats! I'm in the same boat with my Mr. Mercedes. I am VERY happy to have a signed Mr. Mercedes even though it is an airport paperback.

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks guys

[Merlin1958]

I recieved an unexpected package at my door the other day.
What a nice surpise gift. Such craftsmanship and originality.

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05610_zpschmykvss.jpg http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05612_zpsrffnjk63.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05617_zpsl2tma9i7.jpg
http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/DSC05613_zpse8svbmqk.jpg



Guess I better find a signed copy for this marvelous case.


Dolso makes such a fine product.

Gee Jim, where could you possibly find a signed copy???

Right? Where, Oh where? LOL LOL


Congrats to you as well, Mr. McMullen!!! Nice additions!!

[TrueNorth]

These one-offs arrived yesterday from Priest.....I couldn't be happier with them. The Dolso has a 70's vibe that works so well with the Bachman PBs. Glen's sketch brings it home.
Last photo shows my Richard Bachman shelf. FYI King picked Bachman from Canadian band Bachman-Turner-Overdrive.

Thanks Priest!

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9829_zpsfvvw8mzd.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9829_zpsfvvw8mzd.jpg.html)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9834_zpslff3hyol.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9834_zpslff3hyol.jpg.html)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9836_zps7uj05gqp.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9836_zps7uj05gqp.jpg.html)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9833_zpsn82hjleo.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9833_zpsn82hjleo.jpg.html)


WANTED: ROADWORK

[carlosdetweiller]

FYI King picked Bachman from Canadian band Bachman-Turner-Overdrive.


I have some correspondence between King and Bill Thompson from 1976 in which King discusses publishing Getting It On (Rage) under a pseudonym. At that time the pseudonym was going to be Roger Adler. I do remember reading where a BTO song was playing on the radio and King decided to go with Bachman as the pseudonym.

[TrueNorth]

FYI King picked Bachman from Canadian band Bachman-Turner-Overdrive.


I have some correspondence between King and Bill Thompson from 1976 in which King discusses publishing Getting It On (Rage) under a pseudonym. At that time the pseudonym was going to be Roger Adler. I do remember reading where a BTO song was playing on the radio and King decided to go with Bachman as the pseudonym.

Bob that is insane you have those!! WOW priceless. If you have ever posted them I would love to read what went back and forth.

[EXPLORER]

FYI King picked Bachman from Canadian band Bachman-Turner-Overdrive.


I have some correspondence between King and Bill Thompson from 1976 in which King discusses publishing Getting It On (Rage) under a pseudonym. At that time the pseudonym was going to be Roger Adler. I do remember reading where a BTO song was playing on the radio and King decided to go with Bachman as the pseudonym.

Always a learning experience when drop into tdt.org.. Love these insights.

[jsmcmullen92]

Very nice! Congrats Foster

[Roog]

Nice Bachman shelf :)

[Merlin1958]

Sweet!! Congratulations!!!

[Priest]

These one-offs arrived yesterday from Priest.....I couldn't be happier with them. The Dolso has a 70's vibe that works so well with the Bachman PBs. Glen's sketch brings it home.
Last photo shows my Richard Bachman shelf. FYI King picked Bachman from Canadian band Bachman-Turner-Overdrive.

Thanks Priest!

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9829_zpsfvvw8mzd.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9829_zpsfvvw8mzd.jpg.html)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9834_zpslff3hyol.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9834_zpslff3hyol.jpg.html)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9836_zps7uj05gqp.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9836_zps7uj05gqp.jpg.html)

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n414/Fostersuzanne/IMG_9833_zpsn82hjleo.jpg (http://s338.photobucket.com/user/Fostersuzanne/media/IMG_9833_zpsn82hjleo.jpg.html)


WANTED: ROADWORK

awsome shelf! Very glad it found a nice and cosy place to stay ;D!!

[sharki69]

Cool Bachman shelf !!! Congrats

[sharki69]

These came in last week

Signed 11/22/63
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/515289A4-7B64-4CEA-B92E-B07A3CFAF9ED.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/515289A4-7B64-4CEA-B92E-B07A3CFAF9ED.jpg.html)

3 Bachman UK first (rage was sold when I saw this...)
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/3E0A1583-175F-46B7-8A76-18E09BCDFB55.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/3E0A1583-175F-46B7-8A76-18E09BCDFB55.jpg.html)


Ready player one U.S. Black ARC
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/645FBF0E-D7AC-410D-9076-B79177945950.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/645FBF0E-D7AC-410D-9076-B79177945950.jpg.html)

[zelig]

Great new additions Shac. Love the RPO proof and the signed 11/22/63. One of my favorite books. Nice work!

[bdwyer19]

Awesome Shac! Best of luck finding a Rage to add to the Bachman books.

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Jimimck]

Nice Shac. I recommend the tray case from The Collector for your 11/22/63 if they are still available.

[allasorte]

Nice Shac. I recommend the tray case from The Collector for your 11/22/63 if they are still available.

I think they are 60 bucks but worth it imo. They are in stock. Congrats!

[jhanic]

Nice Shac. I recommend the tray case from The Collector for your 11/22/63 if they are still available.

I think they are 60 bucks but worth it imo. They are in stock. Congrats!

I agree. I have two--one for the signed limited (such as it is) and one for my signed trade. Definitely worth it!

John

[zelig]

Nice Shac. I recommend the tray case from The Collector for your 11/22/63 if they are still available.

I think they are 60 bucks but worth it imo. They are in stock. Congrats!

I agree. I have two--one for the signed limited (such as it is) and one for my signed trade. Definitely worth it!

John

I agree. It's one of my favorite cases.

[TCCBodhi]

Nice Shac. I recommend the tray case from The Collector for your 11/22/63 if they are still available.

I think they are 60 bucks but worth it imo. They are in stock. Congrats!

I agree. I have two--one for the signed limited (such as it is) and one for my signed trade. Definitely worth it!

John

I agree. It's one of my favorite cases.

I agree. If I didn't have my heart set on (eventually) having a Dolso case of this book, this is definitely the one I would go with. Hopefully I'll be able to place my order with Dick in a few months. Perhaps I'll get the Collector case and have Dolso build the case to fit the Collector case inside.....or is that overkill? :)

[jsmcmullen92]

I agree. If I didn't have my heart set on (eventually) having a Dolso case of this book, this is definitely the one I would go with. Hopefully I'll be able to place my order with Dick in a few months. Perhaps I'll get the Collector case and have Dolso build the case to fit the Collector case inside.....or is that overkill? :)

There is no such thing as overkill in the collecting world... just creativity at it's finest ;)

[wizardsrainbow]

As I am a Dark Tower junkie to be sure, I guess this recent personal purchase of 3 items qualifies as a Pride and Joy for me cause they are all Dark Tower related. (say sorry, I have not taken pictures yet).

Backstory: Some of you know that when Grant Publishing comes out with a new Dark Tower book, King more recently has inscribed copies (mostly the Artist Editions) to current and past Grant employees (why past Grant employees I have ZERO idea, but he does) and behind-the-scenes people who worked on the book....all told less than 10 people. In the case of both Little Sisters of Eluria and Wind Through the Keyhole. these books were signed and presented to people roughly 2 weeks before actual publication...in the case of WTTKH King actually signed and dated the books exactly 2 weeks prior to publication.

I just acquired from Tom Canty (artist and designer of Grant slipcases/traycases...Tom also did the pictorial art cover of the Queen on the S/L Talisman and some interior illustrations and also worked on Prime Evil among other Grant limited editions)....sorry....I aquired from Tom his AE copies of LSOE and WTTKH both inscribed to him and the WTTKH also dated prior to publication....and I acquired a third book, the S/L LSOE that is unique.

Tom was given way back when 25 Publisher Copies of the S/L LSOE (he designed the traycase) for him to give to his favorite publishers, artists, circle of people....He intended to make them all special by doing a unique remarque sketch in each copy and to then label them Letter A, Letter B etc. As Tom tells me, he only ever got around to remarquing and Lettering 6 copies....5 he gave to special people and the 6th, Letter "F", he kept for himself. I now own that Letter F Tom Canty copy with a smallish remarque of a skull inside....pretty cool overall.

[webstar1000]

As I am a Dark Tower junkie to be sure, I guess this recent personal purchase of 3 items qualifies as a Pride and Joy for me cause they are all Dark Tower related. (say sorry, I have not taken pictures yet).

Backstory: Some of you know that when Grant Publishing comes out with a new Dark Tower book, King more recently has inscribed copies (mostly the Artist Editions) to current and past Grant employees (why past Grant employees I have ZERO idea, but he does) and behind-the-scenes people who worked on the book....all told less than 10 people. In the case of both Little Sisters of Eluria and Wind Through the Keyhole. these books were signed and presented to people roughly 2 weeks before actual publication...in the case of WTTKH King actually signed and dated the books exactly 2 weeks prior to publication.

I just acquired from Tom Canty (artist and designer of Grant slipcases/traycases...Tom also did the pictorial art cover of the Queen on the S/L Talisman and some interior illustrations and also worked on Prime Evil among other Grant limited editions)....sorry....I aquired from Tom his AE copies of LSOE and WTTKH both inscribed to him and the WTTKH also dated prior to publication....and I acquired a third book, the S/L LSOE that is unique.

Tom was given way back when 25 Publisher Copies of the S/L LSOE (he designed the traycase) for him to give to his favorite publishers, artists, circle of people....He intended to make them all special by doing a unique remarque sketch in each copy and to then label them Letter A, Letter B etc. As Tom tells me, he only ever got around to remarquing and Lettering 6 copies....5 he gave to special people and the 6th, Letter "F", he kept for himself. I now own that Letter F Tom Canty copy with a smallish remarque of a skull inside....pretty cool overall.

LOVE hearing this David. Your a wealth of interesting info! SUPER CONGRATS BROTHER! I would be proud to have that! :cool_002:

[bdwyer19]

Great acquisition, David. Can't wait to see the pictures.

[webstar1000]

Great acquisition, David. Can't wait to see the pictures.

Yeah PICTURES DAVID!

[carlosdetweiller]

David, When you get time we would like to see a photo of the Canty drawing.

[jhanic]

Agreed, I can't wait to see the pics!

John

[Lookwhoitis]

Congrats David!

[zelig]

Congratulations David! Sounds intriguing and would love to see picture as well.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

That's awesome David! Pics!

[Roseannebarr]

As I am a Dark Tower junkie to be sure, I guess this recent personal purchase of 3 items qualifies as a Pride and Joy for me cause they are all Dark Tower related. (say sorry, I have not taken pictures yet).

Backstory: Some of you know that when Grant Publishing comes out with a new Dark Tower book, King more recently has inscribed copies (mostly the Artist Editions) to current and past Grant employees (why past Grant employees I have ZERO idea, but he does) and behind-the-scenes people who worked on the book....all told less than 10 people. In the case of both Little Sisters of Eluria and Wind Through the Keyhole. these books were signed and presented to people roughly 2 weeks before actual publication...in the case of WTTKH King actually signed and dated the books exactly 2 weeks prior to publication.

I just acquired from Tom Canty (artist and designer of Grant slipcases/traycases...Tom also did the pictorial art cover of the Queen on the S/L Talisman and some interior illustrations and also worked on Prime Evil among other Grant limited editions)....sorry....I aquired from Tom his AE copies of LSOE and WTTKH both inscribed to him and the WTTKH also dated prior to publication....and I acquired a third book, the S/L LSOE that is unique.

Tom was given way back when 25 Publisher Copies of the S/L LSOE (he designed the traycase) for him to give to his favorite publishers, artists, circle of people....He intended to make them all special by doing a unique remarque sketch in each copy and to then label them Letter A, Letter B etc. As Tom tells me, he only ever got around to remarquing and Lettering 6 copies....5 he gave to special people and the 6th, Letter "F", he kept for himself. I now own that Letter F Tom Canty copy with a smallish remarque of a skull inside....pretty cool overall.


Amazing Story! That is awesome. My only connection to SK is this story -----

When visiting Bangor Maine, I stopped in front of his "house" and got my obligatory picture taken. On the way down his street, we stopped for gasoline and i met the gas station clerk who said that is where SK used to get gasoline.

End of story. :(

[EXPLORER]

Great acquisition David..

[goheat]

Superb, congratulations, David!

[Merlin1958]

Great acquisition David..

=1 here, David!! Great piece for the old collection and a wonderful story to go with it.

[Pasiuk57]

Great story David!!!
Looking forward to the pics!

[AKC]

Here we go! Fresh from David's latest consignment with more on the way!!!!! Let the NP&Js begin!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/IMG_2169_zpsstn3lpji.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/IMG_2170_zpswaoiqn1c.jpg

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Here we go! Fresh from David's latest consignment with more on the way!!!!! Let the NP&Js begin!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/IMG_2169_zpsstn3lpji.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/IMG_2170_zpswaoiqn1c.jpg

Great looking Proofs man!

[Merlin1958]

Here we go! Fresh from David's latest consignment with more on the way!!!!! Let the NP&Js begin!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/IMG_2169_zpsstn3lpji.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/IMG_2170_zpswaoiqn1c.jpg


Very, very nice Tim!!!! That's some really unique items!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[Merlin1958]

I received a P&J today as well.....



http://imageshack.com/a/img538/3992/I2AcsN.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img537/2662/JTo8vT.jpg


Pardon the lousy photo. His signature sure has gotten sloppy these days!! LOL

[webstar1000]

Congrats Tim! That Gunslinger is amazing!!!

[jhanic]

Great proofs, Tim! And really scarce ones.

John

[zelig]

Congrats everyone. Really nice proofs there.

[webstar1000]

Nice Keepers Bill:)

[killjoy72]

Congrats guys!

[sharki69]

Congrats Tim and bill !!! Awesome additions

[goheat]

Rarified air, congrats, Tim! And congratulations as well to you Bill!

[Roseannebarr]

This is one of my favorite threads, but we need a LIKE button or something! everytime i see a new post i check it out and its congrats etc.. i love seeing new stuff and it reminds me of things i still need!

Congrats everyone on their NEW P&J!

[Randall Flagg]

This is one of my favorite threads, but we need a LIKE button or something! everytime i see a new post i check it out and its congrats etc..

You can give the poster positive reputation, post a thumbs up emoticon (Bob's personal favorite), or rate the thread itself.
To rate the thread click on the link on top of the page.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1441397305-Rate%20thread.jpg

[Priest]

As I am a Dark Tower junkie to be sure, I guess this recent personal purchase of 3 items qualifies as a Pride and Joy for me cause they are all Dark Tower related. (say sorry, I have not taken pictures yet).

Backstory: Some of you know that when Grant Publishing comes out with a new Dark Tower book, King more recently has inscribed copies (mostly the Artist Editions) to current and past Grant employees (why past Grant employees I have ZERO idea, but he does) and behind-the-scenes people who worked on the book....all told less than 10 people. In the case of both Little Sisters of Eluria and Wind Through the Keyhole. these books were signed and presented to people roughly 2 weeks before actual publication...in the case of WTTKH King actually signed and dated the books exactly 2 weeks prior to publication.

I just acquired from Tom Canty (artist and designer of Grant slipcases/traycases...Tom also did the pictorial art cover of the Queen on the S/L Talisman and some interior illustrations and also worked on Prime Evil among other Grant limited editions)....sorry....I aquired from Tom his AE copies of LSOE and WTTKH both inscribed to him and the WTTKH also dated prior to publication....and I acquired a third book, the S/L LSOE that is unique.

Tom was given way back when 25 Publisher Copies of the S/L LSOE (he designed the traycase) for him to give to his favorite publishers, artists, circle of people....He intended to make them all special by doing a unique remarque sketch in each copy and to then label them Letter A, Letter B etc. As Tom tells me, he only ever got around to remarquing and Lettering 6 copies....5 he gave to special people and the 6th, Letter "F", he kept for himself. I now own that Letter F Tom Canty copy with a smallish remarque of a skull inside....pretty cool overall.


Amazing Story! That is awesome. My only connection to SK is this story -----

When visiting Bangor Maine, I stopped in front of his "house" and got my obligatory picture taken. On the way down his street, we stopped for gasoline and i met the gas station clerk who said that is where SK used to get gasoline.

End of story. :(


LOL


but congrats to all of you - some very nice additions!
Always a pleasure to read here.

[Cwalker]

So i finally got my first Limited back...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/774/medium/Carrie10.JPG

With a Glenn Chadbourne signature and self-portrait doodle. :)
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/774/medium/chadbournesig.JPG

[zelig]

Congratulations! Now onto the next one.

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Nice one!

[Roog]

Finally got this set 8) 8)

The Talisman & Black House (Grant):

http://www.roog.nu/497.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/498.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/499.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/500.jpg

[biomieg]

Very nice! I sold mine a couple of years ago but this is definitely one that I'll get back in the collection at some point. How are you going to display it?

[Roog]

Yeah, it's a very nice set! Like the Dutch black&white paperback set. I think I will display it with the bookspines upfront. Slipcase also is a bit damaged...

[zelig]

Congratulations Rogier!

[Roog]

Thanks, Paul!

[zelig]

If anyone was wondering who got the signed Danse proof, now you know.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4949_zpsmeqytbgc.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4951_zpsllsl8gxi.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4950_zpslf9a3ad9.jpg

[Dan]

Nice new additions, everyone. The Danse Macabre is amazing!

[Roog]

Congrats, Paul! :D

[Merlin1958]

Nice new additions, everyone. The Danse Macabre is amazing!


Truly!!!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Paul!

John

[zelig]

Thanks guys for your comments. Very much appreciated!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations all!

[Roseannebarr]

If anyone was wondering who got the signed Danse proof, now you know.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4949_zpsmeqytbgc.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4951_zpsllsl8gxi.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4950_zpslf9a3ad9.jpg

Put me in the will for that one! I love it! Great for you! Congrats

[ke7285]

Love all the new Post's, I had hard time holding back on proof's I'll stay focused on the S/L's for now.

[Ben Mears]

If anyone was wondering who got the signed Danse proof, now you know.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4949_zpsmeqytbgc.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4951_zpsllsl8gxi.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4950_zpslf9a3ad9.jpg


Sweet.

[Lot guy]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Excellent new piece Paul!!!!

[allasorte]

Great additions guys. Money obviously well spent!

[herbertwest]

Absolutely nothing "exciting" for anybody else than me : we moved flat in march/april. Before that we were in a small flat and all my books were in the hall, on 4-5 cheap bookshelves.
Now, our flat has a corner where I could literally put more of those shelves if needed, although need to be careful with the sunlight. Plus we also have a big garage literally below our flat.

We wanted to get custom fitted bookshelves but would not financially be able to do that, so I just come back from a shop were I bought 4 more bookshelves that are classier & bigger. I'll start building them next weekend, but it's good to feel like settling more!
I'll have those bookshelves in the leaving room with my most important books. And the current cheap bookshelves will go down the garage for cheap books such as pocket books and other storage.

EXCITED at the idea of getting my books out of the boxes they've been in for the past 6 months! I will also have more space for books : in the past I did limit my books purchase because I literally had no more space. The books were ridiculously starting to piling each other on top of the bookshelves !

[zelig]

Thank you guys for the comments on the Danse proof. Much appreciated!