Your New Pride and Joy!

[frik]

Don't post too often here, but I just have to make an exception for this item. We've all seen this before, so it might not mean much to most here, but to me it's beyond priceless, as this arrived as a gift - beyond awesome and THANK YOU to the most generous giver. You know who you are! Plus, it's my first flat-signed King.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/673/PFpfgs.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/673/j2R5yT.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/537/FNKc0P.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/673/WlAxAU.jpg

sk

[Roog]

Very generous! Congrats, Siep :)

[zelig]

Looks sharp. Congratulations Siep!

[goheat]

Nice, congratulations on that (and the slick Revival slipcase to go with it!), Siep!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Siep!

John

[frik]

Thanks, guys. This is one to treasure.

sk

[TCCBodhi]

Congratulations!

[Lurker]

Wow. That was my first (and only) flat signed King too. Nice.

Picked this up at the Currey sale. I'm impressed. Now if they would just get the Best of Two out...
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/Best%20of%20CD_zpsvhs7kwuz.jpg

These just came and look like they've never been read.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/UK%20cujo_zpsvawwqmmo.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/UK%204Midnight_zpstsbhroua.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/UK%20Insomnia_zps8igsfsur.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/UK%20spines_zpsx8e8gsv8.jpg

and Stroppy. Yes, I'm seeing it too. Double doesn't bother me so much, but triple? I have just been putting everything coming in in bins. Now I'm trying to pack books for moving and decided to put all the Stephen King in one room, on the shelves so I can see what I got. Surprise! I don't always remember I already bought something. I can't wait to see what I have when I finish.

[jhanic]

Nice additions!

John

[zelig]

Congrats. Does the Cujo have a price on the inside of the dust jacket?

[jreitan47]

Today's mail...these BOMC magazines are special to me. When I was collecting years ago, I found these to be VERY hard to find as most people didn't hang on to these and few collectors had them. I was thankful to find all these in one lot from a bookseller who didn't even have them listed on his site.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/JReitan47/King%20Collection/827E26F0-171B-4BFC-9855-49EEDAECDD51_zpsn1iysj0w.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JReitan47/media/King%20Collection/827E26F0-171B-4BFC-9855-49EEDAECDD51_zpsn1iysj0w.jpg.html)

[Lurker]

Congrats. Does the Cujo have a price on the inside of the dust jacket?

£6.95

[TCCBodhi]

Today's mail...these BOMC magazines are special to me. When I was collecting years ago, I found these to be VERY hard to find as most people didn't hang on to these and few collectors had them. I was thankful to find all these in one lot from a bookseller who didn't even have them listed on his site.


Good find, Jonathan. I know you like these King covers. I'm glad you found a good stash of them!

[Priest]

Not sure if somebody can understand or follow me on my way - but owning a genuine part of a meteoroid , 5.6 Billion Years old (and by that older then earth itself) , impacted on earth 1 Million years ago was always a dream of me
especially if they have such an fantastic pattern as these have.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/911/Lr9kqD.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pbLr9kqDj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/661/THLmmK.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/idTHLmmKj)
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/911/Ry4LIh.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pbRy4LIhj)



Im in love ;D
Lets find out if something hatches from them ;D

[herbertwest]

Nice !

[stroppygoblin]

Those are really nice Sebastian. Do you happen to know what element(s) they are composed of?

[frik]

Amazing, Sebastian! Really like this.

sk

[Priest]

thanks guys !


Those are really nice Sebastian. Do you happen to know what element(s) they are composed of?

yes indeed, as most oktaedrites , they are mainly Fe & Ni, but contain Co, P, Ga, Ge and IR - have the exact composition if you wanna know, but nothing to special in there in terms of elements

Main KPIs are the mass, as the biggest one has 1.6kg at a heigh of 10cm , the age, and the widmanstätten pattern

[jsmcmullen92]

That's so cool!

[webstar1000]

Tommyknockers much Priest?

[biomieg]

New goodies!

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1443115624-UKproofs.jpeg

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1443115640-UKproofs2.jpeg

In a couple of months I hope to post five other very nice proofs, after which the fun will be over for some time...

[zelig]

Congrats!

[killjoy72]

Awesome!

[jhanic]

Very nice! And a proof dust jacket for the UK Christine! WOW!

John

[biomieg]

Thanks guys! I think it's not uncommon for this proof to come with a DJ. If I recall correctly several copies in Bob's collection pics also have one, and one of my previous copies also came with one.

[Stockerlone]

Only a crazy collector can probably come up with the idea to
purchase the book again just because of the different signature colors.... :biggrin1:

It´s my birthday present for me.
My #3 book from the only German signed limited Ray Bradbury book: FEUERSÄULE
Publisher Edition Phantasia.
This time, RB signed the book with a light-blue pen.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3436.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3437.JPG

My two older FEUERSÄULE books:
nr. 15 signed from Ray Bradbury in blue,
nr. 20 signed from Ray Bradbury in red.
The illustrator Lillian Mousli always unsed the same pen to sign.:biggrin:

Ray Bradbury - Feuersäule signed limited nr. 15 + 20 http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3967.JPG

My 3 Ray Bradbury - Feuersäule S/L books together. http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3438.JPG

Signed and illustrated from Lillian Mousli. http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3439.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3440.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3441.JPG

[zelig]

Congrats Frank. And that's something I would do as well (with the different signature colors.)

[jhanic]

Yes, Frank. You are crazy. Of course, we ALL are crazy!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!

[mae]

Don't post too often here, but I just have to make an exception for this item. We've all seen this before, so it might not mean much to most here, but to me it's beyond priceless, as this arrived as a gift - beyond awesome and THANK YOU to the most generous giver. You know who you are! Plus, it's my first flat-signed King.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/673/PFpfgs.jpg

Just love that cover!

[jreitan47]

It was a GREAT mail day!! Many thanks to David at Betts for these gems, more holes filled in my collection. The Cavalier (Boogeyman) is now my earliest Appearance of a story I own. This package made my day!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/JReitan47/King%20Collection/276D1F4E-ABCF-46B3-9840-045D98594E2D_zpsrrmerpho.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JReitan47/media/King%20Collection/276D1F4E-ABCF-46B3-9840-045D98594E2D_zpsrrmerpho.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/JReitan47/King%20Collection/7D3E9D36-633E-43CA-BF3D-A9EB16AC1693_zpstswj2djv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JReitan47/media/King%20Collection/7D3E9D36-633E-43CA-BF3D-A9EB16AC1693_zpstswj2djv.jpg.html)

[Sir_Boomme]

seems CD had a backlog of my lifetime membership books ha ha...
limiteds received in the past couple of weeks... plus a couple of lettered McCammons.
I now am officially out of book shelf space... hence why these are on the dining room table at this time.


oh yeah... got a few 8 tracks in for the '70 Gremlin...


https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5790/21577058680_1d96777080_b.jpg

[jreitan47]

Nice haul Terry! I proof read three of those books!

[allasorte]

Just eat on TV trays and you will be fine! Congrats!

[jsmcmullen92]

My Dameron signed Wastelands! Only one book left to complete my Artist signed set of DT books so if anyone has a Whelan signed Gunslinger they just want to get rid of let me know :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150928_170316.jpg

[Theli]

Nice stack of books Terry!

[jsmcmullen92]

Also came in last night... I think the guy who sold it tried to leave me a note on the box. Not sure I understand "You couldn't wait" but hey it was in F condition

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150928_195210.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150928_195228.jpg

[jhanic]

Nice!

John

[zelig]

Congrats all on the new additions.

[webstar1000]

Yeah what Paul said:)

[wizardsrainbow]

Hey-

Whelan lives 45 minutes from my house and I see him 2-3x per year and he willingly signs books for me. If you have an unsigned Gunslinger, I can get it signed easily. Only cost to you is shipping to me and me back to you.

[jsmcmullen92]

Hey-

Whelan lives 45 minutes from my house and I see him 2-3x per year and he willingly signs books for me. If you have an unsigned Gunslinger, I can get it signed easily. Only cost to you is shipping to me and me back to you.

Well Crap now the decision... go for the 3rd edition or the 1st edition...

[zelig]

1st

[jhanic]

First, for sure.

John

[Sir_Boomme]

Hey-

Whelan lives 45 minutes from my house and I see him 2-3x per year and he willingly signs books for me. If you have an unsigned Gunslinger, I can get it signed easily. Only cost to you is shipping to me and me back to you.


hmmmm.... I have a lettered Gunslinger that is twice signed by King with an inscription.... I'm thinking there may still be room for a Whelan sig/inscription.... hmmm, just thinking.

[webstar1000]

Big boat load:) Some cool stuff:) Pardon my camera... must have gotten something on the lens as I see spots in some photos. lol

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7858_1.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7858_1.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7853.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7853.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7854.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7854.jpg.html)
PERFECT COPY!
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7852.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7852.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7850.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7850.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7851.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7851.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7848.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7848.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7849.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7849.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7849.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7849.jpg.html)
Very cool that my artwork by Whelan will be featured in this book!
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7856.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7856.jpg.html)
http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7857.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7857.jpg.html)

[webstar1000]

AND...

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7855.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7855.jpg.html)

[zelig]

Nice haul there Kris! Congratulations!

[Sir_Boomme]

nice Kris!

[killjoy72]

Congrats Kris. Wow, what a haul!
Wait... I thought you said you weren't collecting proofs? :orely:

[webstar1000]

Congrats Kris. Wow, what a haul!
Wait... I thought you said you weren't collecting proofs? :orely:

I am not... however this has my artwork in it and I thought that was really cool... lol

[jsmcmullen92]

1st


First, for sure.

John

Fine... make me go buy another lol I have a 1st and a 3rd neither signed. Guess I'll find me a Gunslinger in NF+ to F condition then ship it to David and then get it back to me...

Oh and Kris nice haul, congrats!

[jhanic]

Very nice acquisitions, Kris! Congratulations!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Congrats Kris. Wow, what a haul!
Wait... I thought you said you weren't collecting proofs? :orely:

I am not... however this has my artwork in it and I thought that was really cool... lol

Several years ago Tony at Camelot Books was trying to get me to buy a proof of something. I have forgotten now what it was. I told him "I don't collect proofs." He replied "You will."

[zelig]

Yeah, there was a time even I used to say I don't collect proofs.

[jhanic]

I honestly can't remember a time when I wasn't interested in proofs.

John

[biomieg]

I never thought about collecting proofs until I joined this forum and found out they existed...

[sharki69]

Very nice Kris !! congrats bud

[bdwyer19]

Great haul, Kris!!

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[TCCBodhi]

My Dameron signed Wastelands! Only one book left to complete my Artist signed set of DT books so if anyone has a Whelan signed Gunslinger they just want to get rid of let me know :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150928_170316.jpg

I love ND's signature, it's such a unique script! Congrats! and My Pretty Pony is always a fun addition!

[TCCBodhi]

Big boat load:) Some cool stuff:) Pardon my camera... must have gotten something on the lens as I see spots in some photos. lol

PERFECT COPY!

Very cool that my artwork by Whelan will be featured in this book!

Great additions. I really like that H&S did something creative with the Doctor Sleep. AND the fact that your Whelan painting will be featured in the Beahm book is VERY cool!

[TCCBodhi]

This isn't quite in the same league as the other recent additions, but I got my first Magazines in on Monday. Two of my favorite all time short stories!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/806/medium/IMAG3277.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/806/medium/IMAG3281.jpg
1st Appearance of "Mrs. Todd's Shortcut" - Redbook May 1984 (VG Condition)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/805/medium/IMAG3290.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/805/medium/IMAG3294.jpg
1st Appearance of "The Jaunt" - Twilight Zone May 1981 (F Condition)

I like having The Jaunt in particular since this is a story that scared the living daylights out of me when I first read it; I was SO unnverved by it!

[biomieg]

Very nice! I commented on your reply to Ari's question in the Wanted thread but I'll ask here as well: are you looking to get more magazines? I have a bunch left and I may be willing to part with some. Which ones would you be looking for?

[AKC]

As we all know, Cemetery Dance will soon be publishing an Artist Lettered, Limited and Gift Edition version of "The Shining" which will feature both Cover and Interior Illustrations by Don Maitz. 8 Illustrations (including cover) were done by Don and I am proud to bring you a sample of a few of the Illustrations you will find....

I have recently acquired 4 Original and 7 Preliminary paintings from the project as I have been speaking with Don at length over the course of the last several months while the pieces were being finalized.

Posted below are the pics of what I have received so far (2 Originals / 5 Prelims) as well as an 8.5 x 11 piece containing the very first pencil sketches from Don at the inception of the project.

Both Don and Brian from CD have granted permission for these pics to be posted and we hope that you enjoy seeing several of the illustrations. Perhaps for the very first time.

As you would expect, his work is extraordinary.

Oh, and the Overlook Hotel original painting that some of you saw in Florida has already been claimed. By the author…...

Enjoy.....will post pics of the other 2 Prelims and 2 Originals upon receipt.

PRELIMINARY PENCIL SKETCHES - WHERE IT ALL STARTED

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Pencil%20Sketches_zpscdnwgt7g.jpg

UNDER THE OVERLOOK - PRELIM and ORIGINAL

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Under%20The%20Overlook%20PRELIM_zpsicmsjnsf.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Under%20the%20Overlook%20ORIGINAL_zpsmxm8ksen.jpg

JACK ATTACKS - PRELIM and ORIGINAL

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Jack%20Attakcs%20PRELIM_zpsoqqv8mgs.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Jack%20Attacks%20ORIGINAL_zpsrtfjgfpv.jpg

THE OVERLOOK - COVER PRELIM

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Overlook%20PRELIM_zpskotzwddu.jpg

JACK TAKES A DRINK - PRELIM (Original Painting Owned by TDT Member carlosdetweiller)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Jack%20Takes%20a%20Drink%20PRELIM_zpskuxvpjnq.jpg

LION AND HALLORAN - PRELIM (Owned by TDT Member Webstar1000)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Lion%20and%20Hallorann%20PRELIM_zps1ffa70qi.jpg

Proudly Displayed.....

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/On%20Display_zpsgxklz5p1.jpg

[webstar1000]

Where does someone begin when trying to congratulate you Tim? This is truly amazing and LOVE the art you have collected. This is amazing!!! CONGRATULATIONS! I am jealous. LOL You know how envious I am brother!!

[jhanic]

What Kris said! WOW!!

John

[jsmcmullen92]

Well damn... That is just fucking awesome!

[jreitan47]

Very nice! I commented on your reply to Ari's question in the Wanted thread but I'll ask here as well: are you looking to get more magazines? I have a bunch left and I may be willing to part with some. Which ones would you be looking for?

Nice mags!! I'm still looking for that Redbook issue. Biomieg - I'm also looking for mags to fill in the many wholes in my collection. Trying to collect EVERY first appearance of fiction/non-fiction in magazines currently.

[biomieg]

Tim - those are simply beautiful. Do you know what materials were used for the prelims?

Jonathan - I do not have much left in terms of magazines and there are a couple I would like to keep but if you PM me a list of what you need I can check if I have it. Same goes for Seth and/or anyone else who's looking for magazines. I don't have anything truly scarce left anymore (all my pre-Carrie stuff including Ubris, Contraband etcetera is long gone) but maybe I can help someone out.

[biomieg]

Here is my small new pride & joy. Paul and I swapped two items from our collections but I suspect that he already sent this out before I even knew we were going to talk about it - how else could it have arrived this quickly?

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1443633486-SimmonsBanished.JPG

Thanks, Paul! Yours will go out tomorrow.

[zelig]

Pleased to see it arrived safe. That was fast. I only sent it out after we discussed it.

[biomieg]

I think some of David@Betts' black magic transferred to you with all the proofs you got from him lately - he also regularly manages to send books across the ocean in less than five days.

[Roog]

Very well displayed the artwork, Tim!

[killjoy72]

Congrats everybody!

[Randall Flagg]

I feel pretty humbled, but here is my new P&J:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1443642953-Mr.%20Mercedes%20signed.jpg

[jhanic]

Very, very nice, Jerome! Congratulations!

John

[AKC]

Nice NP&J Flaaaaaaaagg.....

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice everyone! I LOVE THE ARTWORK YOU GOT, TIM!!

[goheat]

Congratulations, Jerome! One of the rare few!

[zelig]

Very cool Jerome. Congratulations! I'm still after a signed MM like most of us!

[Randall Flagg]

Very cool Jerome. Congratulations! I'm still after a signed MM like most of us!
They are easy to find, just hard to pay for...

[zelig]

Very cool Jerome. Congratulations! I'm still after a signed MM like most of us!
They are easy to find, just hard to pay for...

True.

Forgot to mention, great artwork. I remember seeing the hotel piece in Florida and instantly wanted to own it.

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[bdwyer19]

My newest S/L. I really don't get why this is valued so low, compared to other S/Ls. It's a beautiful production. Thanks AKC!

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/47E4B46D-384E-4142-A9EE-697994D788D2_zpsvqkwcmmc.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/47E4B46D-384E-4142-A9EE-697994D788D2_zpsvqkwcmmc.jpg.html)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/CB4D1257-06CF-4F77-95D4-76CB825C5915_zpsem5o0zvl.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/CB4D1257-06CF-4F77-95D4-76CB825C5915_zpsem5o0zvl.jpg.html)

[jhanic]

Nice! Perhaps it's valued as it is because so many copies were done.

John

[TCCBodhi]

Congrats! A lot of movement with this S/L this summer. Yes, the large number done is the only reason that I can think of as well as to why this gorgeous book is so affordable. Definitely Grant at their finest!

[sharki69]

Very nice all. Congrats !!

Tim - amazing art !!

[TCCBodhi]

I feel pretty humbled, but here is my new P&J:

Congratulations Jerome! I hope you got That Awesome Deal!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats! A lot of movement with this S/L this summer. Yes, the large number done is the only reason that I can think of as well as to why this gorgeous book is so affordable. Definitely Grant at their finest!

A very handsome production indeed. However, I was always partial to "Black House", but that is one of my top five favorite, King books.


Congrats on the MM, Jerome!!! Wish I had one!!

[TCCBodhi]

[QUOTE=AKC;951143][COLOR="black"]As we all know, Cemetery Dance will soon be publishing an Artist Lettered, Limited and Gift Edition version of "The Shining" which will feature both Cover and Interior Illustrations by Don Maitz. 8 Illustrations (including cover) were done by Don and I am proud to bring you a sample of a few of the Illustrations you will find....

I have recently acquired 4 Original and 7 Preliminary paintings from the project as I have been speaking with Don at length over the course of the last several months while the pieces were being finalized.
/QUOTE]

Those look AMAZING, Tim and you're lucky to have such a good bulk of the Shining project! That book is going to be great!

[webstar1000]

Yeah the Shinning might be the best yet..... Other than that... I am very pumped to see what Ned does. He is a very big favorite for me. I own some of his art and it is just nuts up close... he is a VERY good artist and has a very "fear inducing" way when viewing his art, if I am making sense. lol The other thing I am pumped to know is the artist for Pet........ wish they would tell us!!!!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Yeah the Shinning might be the best yet.....

The Shinning. That was The Simpsons' version of The Shining wasn't it?

[allasorte]

Love the artwork AKC!
Love the UK limited books Webstar!

[jhanic]

Finally showed up today:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/Joyland%20Illustrated%20edition_zpsnqpsh29h.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/US_Proofs/Joyland%20Illustrated%20edition_zpsnqpsh29h.jpg.ht ml)

John

[zelig]

Congrats John. Was that from Amazon?

[jhanic]

Congrats John. Was that from Amazon?

Yep.

John

[webstar1000]

Yeah the Shinning might be the best yet.....

The Shinning. That was The Simpsons' version of The Shining wasn't it?

Holy F... is it just me or is Alan the resident "Grammar Police"? lol

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Holy F... is it just me or is Alan the resident "Grammar Police"? lol

Nice use of grammar there laddie.




:)

[carlosdetweiller]

Holy F... is it just me or is Alan the resident "Grammar Police"? lol

Nice use of grammar there laddie.



Actually grammar doesn't have much (anything?) to do with spelling. In this case Alan was acting as the orthography police.

[webstar1000]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha You two got something better to do? :angry_002:

[carlosdetweiller]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha You two got something better to do? :angry_002:

Unfortunately, No. This is the high spot of my day. I lead a sad existence.

[webstar1000]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha You two got something better to do? :angry_002:

Unfortunately, No. This is the high spot of my day. I lead a sad existence.

I still wanna stay overnight in your library. With a bib mind you.... K?

[Br!an]

Yeah the Shinning might be the best yet.....

The Shinning. That was The Simpsons' version of The Shining wasn't it?

He never calls it anything but The Shinning.

Luckily he is a printer and not a tattoo artist. You can always reprint it. :wtf:

[webstar1000]

HAHAHAHHAHAHA

[bdwyer19]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha You two got something better to do? :angry_002:

Kris - Are you going to contribute to the Haven Fund again for every typo? Looks like you better start saving up!! :lol1:

[carlosdetweiller]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha You two got something better to do? :angry_002:

Unfortunately, No. This is the high spot of my day. I lead a sad existence.

I still wanna stay overnight in your library. With a bib mind you.... K?

Of course. Anytime.

[Randall Flagg]

Holy F... is it just me or is Alan the resident "Grammar Police"? lol

Nice use of grammar there laddie.




:)


Don't feel bad Kris, I'm still trying to learn english.

[jsmcmullen92]

Holy F... is it just me or is Alan the resident "Grammar Police"? lol

Nice use of grammar there laddie.




:)


Don't feel bad Kris, I'm still trying to learn english.

Yet you use bigger words than half the PhDs I work with ...

[Randall Flagg]

Size matters.

[Merlin1958]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha You two got something better to do? :angry_002:

Kris - Are you going to contribute to the Haven Fund again for every typo? Looks like you better start saving up!! :lol1:

We should have a contest. His "Typo's" versus my "LOL's"!!! That should get us well on the way to $20K for sure!!! Alan and Bob can be the judges and official accountants!! :eek:

[webstar1000]

No dice boys... Haha I learned me lesson last year!!!

[Drake69]

Big thanks to The Collector.... my COTW slipcase is now protecting my book...

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/SAM_3309_zpsgo4hukom.jpg

And now, another reorganization of my bookcase....

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/SAM_3310_zps0lpuexhb.jpg

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/SAM_3311_zpsdwd3dnqq.jpg

For display, I'm keeping all the DT books together. Now I need to come up with about $160 for a nice acrylic case to protect them with, preferably one with a wooden base.

[Merlin1958]

Very nice, my man!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[zelig]

Very nice. I like the way you have it all set up.

[Drake69]

Thanks!

I might... MIGHT... get all the slipcases together for DT I ~ VII. I won't need the slipcases for 4.5 or Eluria, and it would look far better than a clear case!

Now... how to convince the wife I must have it... LOL!

[Merlin1958]

Dolso, does amazing things with wood. True, it can be a little pricey, but he will work with you on payments. Cases can also be made to mount on a wall. Something along these lines may be very cool.

http://imageshack.com/a/img600/2600/lotrcase002.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img812/922/lotrcase001.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img100/9035/labeldoc1.jpg



http://imageshack.com/a/img3/7656/engraving2doc1.jpg


The pics are just to give you an idea, but remember the case (s) would be custom made to your specifications and idea's. Obviously, the engraving shown would read "The Man in Black...." and the books could be broken up into several wall-mountable cases i.e. DT I-III, IV-VI, and VII-LSOE-WTTKH. At least it would display them very well and with the lifting lid, allow full access as needed.

IDK, something to consider. The cases can also feature table mounting abilities. If I had the wall space, I would already have one!!! Just a thought is all.

[allasorte]

Thanks!

I might... MIGHT... get all the slipcases together for DT I ~ VII. I won't need the slipcases for 4.5 or Eluria, and it would look far better than a clear case!

Now... how to convince the wife I must have it... LOL!

Christmas Present?!

[Merlin1958]

Thanks!

I might... MIGHT... get all the slipcases together for DT I ~ VII. I won't need the slipcases for 4.5 or Eluria, and it would look far better than a clear case!

Now... how to convince the wife I must have it... LOL!


Hide the credit card statements?





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo-C6AatP7g

[TCCBodhi]

I made a quick jump into HPB next to the grocery store while hubby was getting some cake supplies and made a quick find. Not the best DJ, but there are worse and it IS first state with the 1982 date, and the book is in Very Good or Good condition. All for $6. I think it was a good birthday find, I'm happy with it at least!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/807/medium/IMAG3312.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/807/medium/IMAG3314.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/807/medium/IMAG3311.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/807/medium/IMAG3317.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/807/medium/IMAG3325.jpg

[Roseannebarr]

Big thanks to The Collector.... my COTW slipcase is now protecting my book...

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/SAM_3309_zpsgo4hukom.jpg

And now, another reorganization of my bookcase....

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/SAM_3310_zps0lpuexhb.jpg

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/SAM_3311_zpsdwd3dnqq.jpg

For display, I'm keeping all the DT books together. Now I need to come up with about $160 for a nice acrylic case to protect them with, preferably one with a wooden base.


Drake69, you do know that the Talisman has to be replaced right? the copy you have is probably a first edition of a reprint and not a first edition original! Please replace it and take a new picture. My OCD is in overdrive. its like that sesame street song, one of these does not belong, it is not like the others!!! love the cases, especially the Monkey! I am going to have to get one of those!

[Roseannebarr]

I made a quick jump into HPB next to the grocery store while hubby was getting some cake supplies and made a quick find. Not the best DJ, but there are worse and it IS first state with the 1982 date, and the book is in Very Good or Good condition. All for $6. I think it was a good birthday find, I'm happy with it at least!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/807/medium/IMAG3312.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/807/medium/IMAG3314.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/807/medium/IMAG3311.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/807/medium/IMAG3317.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/807/medium/IMAG3325.jpg

I love going to that place! Can I send you my list of paperbacks that I need? I go every 3 weeks. Someone turned in their whole collection of Star mount Books, I was able to get the whole set cheap. Along with a pristine copy of EOTD.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks!

I might... MIGHT... get all the slipcases together for DT I ~ VII. I won't need the slipcases for 4.5 or Eluria, and it would look far better than a clear case!

Now... how to convince the wife I must have it... LOL!

Christmas Present?!

...for her. :thumbsup:

[TCCBodhi]

I don't go too regularly, but I'll keep an eye out when I do.

[Drake69]

Now that you mention it, that Talisman DOES stick out! LOL!

Looks like I'll need to find a replacement then. Yikes!

:doh:

And the wood frame idea... awesome case! But WOW!!! That would be costly!

I will definitely look into it though.

[TCCBodhi]

A new arrival today, at first glance it looks GORGEOUS, but I'd like to ask opinions about the advertised condition of Fine/Fine. I'm not saying where I got this from because I think it's just oversight and that the seller will make this right, but I don't know how MUCH of an issue it is. First of all is the little scribble inside the rear Endpapers, which. That in itself though would take it out of Fine condition, no? And on the Dustjacket we've got some dye transfer, minor creasing and some strange texture, most clear on reverse side of the DJ. What would be closer to correct on this? VG for the Book and Good for the DJ, or are we still VG for the DJ? What do you all think?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/808/medium/IMAG3338.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/808/medium/IMAG3354.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/808/medium/IMAG3360.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/808/medium/IMAG3362.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/808/medium/IMAG3348.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/808/medium/IMAG3351.jpg

The following link should show you the Album, if you want to see a lot more pictures or detail of the book.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=808

[jhanic]

I agree, Seth. It's more Good/Very good rather than Fine.

John

[allasorte]

I agree, Seth. It's more Good/Very good rather than Fine.

John
If scribble is pen it is not going away. Pencil, and you might be able to remove it. The inside of the jacket might be dye carryover from it perhaps getting damp. I've seen "new" dust jackets and dye on the inside of the jacket. No idea how that would happen if the front of the jacket looks great. Extra ink from simply printing? I have seen it though. With a Mylar wrap you never see it and to me it doesn't destroy value. But with the bumping as shown, I think that would be water or dampness. Then again, that does kind of look like a marker pushed on the jacket and pulled down. Older books get a different grade, so for me this book is VG/VG.

[jsmcmullen92]

A small pull that I had just came in last night:
Running Man 1/1 (My first PB Bachman)
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20151005_170201.jpg

The Green Mile 1/1 Hardcover, kinda stoked to find this one, haven't seen one in a really long time!
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20151005_170224.jpg

And the coolest item I think, a 1st American Edition of Robert Browning's Men and Women from 1865 (Look at page 96):
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20151005_185754.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20151005_1857461.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/20151005_185853.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[webstar1000]

nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[goheat]

Congratulations, Josh! :thumbsup:

[TCCBodhi]

Congrats Josh! I don't think I've seen a better Men And Women yet in my limited experience!

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks guys! I really like it and for a book from the 1800s it has really stood against time well (but I bet Bob has one in pristine condition). I wish books were made to the same standards today!

[Drake69]

Just got this one today. It's number 179 out of 400 and in immaculate condition!

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/20151007_191255_zpsudg8zbtc.jpg

And that Robert Browning book is AMAZING!!!

[goheat]

Nice! Congratulations, Drake69!

[zelig]

Congrats bud.

[jhanic]

The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stores proof with The Doctor's Case:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/Other_Proofs/Big%20Book%20of%20Sherlock%20Holmes%20Stories%20pr oof_zps4ly9zwk5.jpg (http://s469.photobucket.com/user/johnhanic/media/Other_Proofs/Big%20Book%20of%20Sherlock%20Holmes%20Stories%20pr oof_zps4ly9zwk5.jpg.html)

Thanks, Paul!

John

[zelig]

Congratulations John and you're welcome. My copy hasn't arrived yet but it looks great.

[jhanic]

They sent it in a padded envelope. No damage, though.

John

[goheat]

Nice, congratulations on the Big Book of Sherlock Homes proof! I got a proof copy of this of Abebooks a while ago, and it was also only shipped in a padded envelope!

[Drake69]

My Joyland Illustrated Edition showed up today...

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/20151009_132925_zpsjwfmvbgu.jpg

And it's amazing what a $15 10-gal. aquarium, red felt, and an old shelf from a bookcase will do for you...

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/20151009_132859_zps9ylu6b4t.jpg

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/20151009_132956_zpsuxycy646.jpg

Now, if I could just get those last two books from Bev and Robin.... :biggrin:

[zelig]

Never thought of using a fish tank for books. I think End of Watch would be an appropriate book for it based on the cover. Congrats on the new Joyland.

[Drake69]

Trust me, that fish tank is SPOTLESS.

I ran it through several cleanings and air-outs until I had every drop of moisture out of it. No smell whatsoever, and I'll probably craft a hood for the top with stained wood, a routed symbol of The Eye, and maybe even a brass plaque for the front.

Plus a couple fake red roses in front of the books. I've gotz me idearz... :idea:

[dnemec]

Trust me, that fish tank is SPOTLESS.

I ran it through several cleanings and air-outs until I had every drop of moisture out of it. No smell whatsoever, and I'll probably craft a hood for the top with stained wood, a routed symbol of The Eye, and maybe even a brass plaque for the front.

Plus a couple fake red roses in front of the books. I've gotz me idearz... :idea:

WOW, that is super creative. I'm impressed!!!

[Br!an]

It's a custom acrylic display case. I like it. :thumbsup:

[sharki69]

I like it too ! Saw your post on FB as well

[jreitan47]

New arrivals this week. Huge thanks to tippy4 for the beautiful UK firsts and to Bev for the New Yorker collection.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/JReitan47/King%20Collection/4A16F98D-F3E9-42E3-8B96-FB6D26A881CA_zpsedh3c9ii.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JReitan47/media/King%20Collection/4A16F98D-F3E9-42E3-8B96-FB6D26A881CA_zpsedh3c9ii.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/JReitan47/King%20Collection/11B18FEA-4F27-454D-944A-EBF44FB62559_zpsg8tfynue.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JReitan47/media/King%20Collection/11B18FEA-4F27-454D-944A-EBF44FB62559_zpsg8tfynue.jpg.html)

[allasorte]

Nice everyone!
I haven't loaded pictures (probably won't) but wanted to say that my new pride and joys were from Tim/AKC. They were the 3 book Colorado Kid set with the slipcase unsigned. And the Riding the Bullet red tray case version signed, but not by King. I've been looking for these for awhile and glad to have found them from a reputable seller on here. Now they can sit in my bookcase behind closed doors as my collection slowly gets larger.....and sexier :).

[herbertwest]

I recently recieved this signature, which I think is quite good for 10€ shipping included.
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/6zEAAOSw37tWBSc2/$_57.JPG

Also, I always loved the old french covers for the mass paperback edition of THE STAND. I recently decided to buy 2 additional sets to mine, and put them together so that I could display the entire artwork.
I recently a third one today, so here it is (and yes, it's not matching unfortunately. I will try to return this red set to buy a matching one).

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/shelves/le-fleau--coffret--lelivredepoche.jpg

The actual artwork
http://club-stephenking.fr/img/ILLUS-COUV/blanchin/le_fleau_1-2-3.jpg

[stroppygoblin]

There's a red and a white variant? Well thats 6 copies you need then....

Call yourself a collector? :evil:

(very cool by the way, they look great displayed like that)

[herbertwest]

Thanks !
No, I am not looking for variants. I have a friend of mine that does that : he is the french King bibliograph (= the french justin brooks) but he has a collection of over 10 000 books, as he gathers kind of everything that is being published in the fantasy world. It's crazy :p

[Pasiuk57]

Cool covers!

[zelig]

Very cool. Congrats.

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[webstar1000]

If you can get your hands on a piece of Don's work from the Shining.... DO IT. When I seen this in Florida I had to have it. It REALLY stands out on my wall.... such a score for me:) Very happy to own this.

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_7995.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_7995.jpg.html)

[AKC]

Super excited to see these pieces showing up here. Well done KW.

Spoke to Don over the weekend and he only has two original pieces left and 1 of those may be going on hold soon!

[webstar1000]

Super excited to see these pieces showing up here. Well done KW.

Spoke to Don over the weekend and he only has two original pieces left and 1 of those may be going on hold soon!

WOW!!!

[bdwyer19]

Super excited to see these pieces showing up here. Well done KW.

Spoke to Don over the weekend and he only has two original pieces left and 1 of those may be going on hold soon!

Do you know which two he still has?

[webstar1000]

Super excited to see these pieces showing up here. Well done KW.

Spoke to Don over the weekend and he only has two original pieces left and 1 of those may be going on hold soon!

Do you know which two he still has?
He has the the Lion one as I have the prelim and I think REDRUM with Danny.

[AKC]

Super excited to see these pieces showing up here. Well done KW.

Spoke to Don over the weekend and he only has two original pieces left and 1 of those may be going on hold soon!

Do you know which two he still has?

Two Originals: "Danny Shines" and "Lion and Halloran"

The Lion may be spoken for soon however.

The 8 Prelims are no longer available...

[carlosdetweiller]

Spoke to Don over the weekend and he only has two original pieces left and 1 of those may be going on hold soon!

Interesting. Are you about to buy another one Tim?

[goheat]

I haven’t posted many P&Js recently, as moving homes has impacted my King acquisitions (and precipitated some selling!)

However, I today received two 1st/1sts I have been looking for for a while.
Thanks to the typical kindness of Rick (tippy4), I received a signed Finders Keepers to go with my signed Mr. Mercedes!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_11161.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1117.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1118.JPG

Also, thanks to a wonderful deal with Roy (badmoonbooks), I received a signed Full Dark, No Stars!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1113.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1114.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1115.JPG

[zelig]

Nice John. Congratulations.

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[jonp]

Congratulations, John. Some very nice books you've got there.

[goheat]

Nice John. Congratulations.


:thumbsup:

John



Congratulations, John. Some very nice books you've got there.

Thanks so much, Paul, John and Jon!

[biomieg]

Got a notice from the mailman today that they tried to deliver something for which I need to pay customs tax... sounds like a new pride and joy to me! This is a book that took a loooong time getting here. Hopefully I'll be able to post a pic tomorrow!

[Cwalker]

Gifts from the wife today for tomorrows 15th anniversary, both brand new off the shelf...

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

and the Trivia's sig page...

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

guess I'm gonna have to step up my game from chocolates and flowers...

[Dan]

Finally got a first edition Rage....sort of...not really. This was $4 at my bookstore today. Probably not worth it, but I wanted it anyway. It's in French, which I can't read.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/7707d0fcd66bb25751fe4fe6bfab4218.jpg

[jhanic]

Gifts from the wife today for tomorrows 15th anniversary, both brand new off the shelf.

Happy anniversary!

John

[allasorte]

@cwalker. Maybe you should buy her a nice S/L King book to show her your loving admiration? Maybe Joyland for all the "joy" your marriage has brought you? Sounds like a winner to me.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I haven’t posted many P&Js recently, as moving homes has impacted my King acquisitions (and precipitated some selling!)

However, I today received two 1st/1sts I have been looking for for a while.
Thanks to the typical kindness of Rick (tippy4), I received a signed Finders Keepers to go with my signed Mr. Mercedes!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_11161.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1117.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1118.JPG

Also, thanks to a wonderful deal with Roy (badmoonbooks), I received a signed Full Dark, No Stars!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1113.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1114.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1115.JPG

Nice acquisitions John!

[sharki69]

John I missed your posts in this thread... glad to have you back in the game. Congrats !!

[herbertwest]

Finally got a first edition Rage....sort of...not really. This was $4 at my bookstore today. Probably not worth it, but I wanted it anyway. It's in French, which I can't read.

http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q542/DanielLRoth/7707d0fcd66bb25751fe4fe6bfab4218.jpg


Even though it's not a 1st french edition, it's still rare and $4 was a great deal!

[George at C-Springs]

If you can get your hands on a piece of Don's work from the Shining.... DO IT. When I seen this in Florida I had to have it. It REALLY stands out on my wall.... such a score for me Very happy to own this.

Love that one, congrats on picking it up.

If you're a baseball or St. Louis fan, you might like one of these below, got it in yesterday ... $16 on Amazon right now.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20151013_235053.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20151013_235113.jpg

[killjoy72]

Congrats on the new P&J's everyone!

[George at C-Springs]

On the Pitch by Pitch up above, sorry, my bad, it was actually Barnes & Noble not Amazon (though I'd swear I saw Amazon on the inventory slip this morning). I just checked though, and it appears they are now sold out; here's the link to the B&N signed books page:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/signed-books-at-bncom/books/_/N-rp2Z8q8?No=0&Nrpp=40&Ns=P_Sales_Rank

[goheat]

John I missed your posts in this thread... glad to have you back in the game. Congrats !!

Thanks, Shac!

[biomieg]

Apologies for the bad pic! Got this today. Thanks, Matt!

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1444922397-IT.JPG

[zelig]

Congratulations Michaël!

[biomieg]

This means that my US proof collection is now complete!

[Roog]

Wow, congrats! How many years did it take you to get it complete? A proof collection must take a while when it has to include also the scarce ones.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Michaël! A worthy acquisition for sure!

John

[stroppygoblin]

My new P & J's arrived today. S/L EOTD from AKC and a S/L UTD from LotGuy - thanks to both for great deals on these. :clap:

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/6D612E73-1458-42C5-999D-38B8B5D4FA5C_zpscanjdjbq.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/6D612E73-1458-42C5-999D-38B8B5D4FA5C_zpscanjdjbq.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/B0705503-142A-4163-8388-78E0B46191A6_zpseo9yvkfr.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/B0705503-142A-4163-8388-78E0B46191A6_zpseo9yvkfr.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/4C77964B-CA9C-4EF7-B7EB-52AC91DFAF93_zpssbnbo5av.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/4C77964B-CA9C-4EF7-B7EB-52AC91DFAF93_zpssbnbo5av.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/C751690D-13A9-4FC2-ACB0-2ACAF927900B_zpsglg0nns7.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/C751690D-13A9-4FC2-ACB0-2ACAF927900B_zpsglg0nns7.jpg.html)

[biomieg]

Great stuff, Simon! Love that EOTD!

[carlosdetweiller]

This means that my US proof collection is now complete!

Congratulations, Michaël! I wish mine was.

[jhanic]

My new P & J's arrived today. S/L EOTD from AKC and a S/L UTD from LotGuy - thanks to both for great deals on these. :clap:

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/6D612E73-1458-42C5-999D-38B8B5D4FA5C_zpscanjdjbq.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/6D612E73-1458-42C5-999D-38B8B5D4FA5C_zpscanjdjbq.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/B0705503-142A-4163-8388-78E0B46191A6_zpseo9yvkfr.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/B0705503-142A-4163-8388-78E0B46191A6_zpseo9yvkfr.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/4C77964B-CA9C-4EF7-B7EB-52AC91DFAF93_zpssbnbo5av.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/4C77964B-CA9C-4EF7-B7EB-52AC91DFAF93_zpssbnbo5av.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/C751690D-13A9-4FC2-ACB0-2ACAF927900B_zpsglg0nns7.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/C751690D-13A9-4FC2-ACB0-2ACAF927900B_zpsglg0nns7.jpg.html)

:thumbsup:

John

[biomieg]

This means that my US proof collection is now complete!

Congratulations, Michaël! I wish mine was.

It is far from truly complete but I now own every US proof I want. That's enough for me. I have all the regular proofs chronologically from The Dead Zone to Insomnia, excluding the brown Dolan's Cadillac, partial Nightmares in the Sky proof and grey Four Past Midnight.

My next goal is to complete the same chronological series in UK proofs and I'm actually not far from reaching that goal as well.

[Merlin1958]

Congrats to all on their recent additions!!!

[jhanic]

This means that my US proof collection is now complete!

Congratulations, Michaël! I wish mine was.

It is far from truly complete but I now own every US proof I want. That's enough for me. I have all the regular proofs chronologically from The Dead Zone to Insomnia, excluding the brown Dolan's Cadillac, partial Nightmares in the Sky proof and grey Four Past Midnight.

My next goal is to complete the same chronological series in UK proofs and I'm actually not far from reaching that goal as well.

:thumbsup:

John

[Dan]

Great stuff!

[sharki69]

My new P & J's arrived today. S/L EOTD from AKC and a S/L UTD from LotGuy - thanks to both for great deals on these. :clap:

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/6D612E73-1458-42C5-999D-38B8B5D4FA5C_zpscanjdjbq.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/6D612E73-1458-42C5-999D-38B8B5D4FA5C_zpscanjdjbq.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/B0705503-142A-4163-8388-78E0B46191A6_zpseo9yvkfr.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/B0705503-142A-4163-8388-78E0B46191A6_zpseo9yvkfr.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/4C77964B-CA9C-4EF7-B7EB-52AC91DFAF93_zpssbnbo5av.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/4C77964B-CA9C-4EF7-B7EB-52AC91DFAF93_zpssbnbo5av.jpg.html)

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/C751690D-13A9-4FC2-ACB0-2ACAF927900B_zpsglg0nns7.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/C751690D-13A9-4FC2-ACB0-2ACAF927900B_zpsglg0nns7.jpg.html)

Congrats Simon !! But hey EOTD number belong to me...

You also may want to change your signature to - "I can afford what I want"

[sharki69]

Congrats Michael !!

[bdwyer19]

Congrats Simon and Michaël!!

[ELazansky]

This won't mean much to those who aren't soccer fans, but here is my latest:

The S/L Edition of Leading by Sir Alex Ferguson, one of the greatest soccer managers of all time

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/Leading_zpsvwrx7k7k.jpg
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/Leading%20-%20Lim.%20Page_zpsfu0xftof.jpg

[sharki69]

Very nice Eric !! congrats. MU is my favorite team

[tippy4]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/IMG_1150_zps3dihveqb.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/IMG_1150_zps3dihveqb.jpg.html)

What a behemoth!

I had no idea this book was this big or this heavy!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Tippy! I had a chance to buy that thing back when it first came out but just couldn't justify the price. I still can't. But it is BIG!!!

John

[tippy4]

Congratulations, Tippy! I had a chance to buy that thing back when it first came out but just couldn't justify the price. I still can't. But it is BIG!!!

John

Thanks John.

I am happy to say that I bought it below issue price.

I never planned on owning this book...it's expensive and way too big...but I felt I got a fair price on it, and if I change my mind at some point, I could resell and break even I think.

[Drake69]

Found a really decent copy of a 1st edition Talisman, now added to my collection....

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx199/Drake1969/SK%20Library/20151017_172505_zpsj2k0esqb.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Pasiuk57]

Tippy
I too have one. Man, it is a beast! Does your battery still work? Mine does not.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I took the batteriers out of mine just in case of leakage.

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/pony.jpg

[TCCBodhi]

I took the batteriers out of mine just in case of leakage.

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/pony.jpg

Wow. I didn't realize HOW large these are! Yes, I would take the dead batteries out too, if I had one.

[Ari_Racing]

This won't mean much to those who aren't soccer fans, but here is my latest:

The S/L Edition of Leading by Sir Alex Ferguson, one of the greatest soccer managers of all time

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/Leading_zpsvwrx7k7k.jpg
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/Leading%20-%20Lim.%20Page_zpsfu0xftof.jpg

As a huge soccer fan (it's football...it's played with the foot! :D ) I can say CONGRATULATIONS!!

[webstar1000]

Hey all:) A new piece from Salem's I have acquired. It was the original concept that David Palumbo wanted to do. I LOVE IT and wished he had done it for one of the covers. This is a fav of mine for sure. If anyone is interested I can put them in touch with David. He is a hell of a nice guy and a delight to talk too. All cover art and a couple interiors are gone however there are some fantastic pieces still for sale. They won't be for long either... this guy is a wonderful artist! It is not framed yet and is currently being varnished but I will post pics when I find the right frame..... this piece commands a dark, ominous frame!

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_8050.png (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_8050.png.html)

[zelig]

Congrats Kris!

[AKC]

Congrats Kris! Fantastic piece.....

I've seen all of the work in anticipation of the release and I can tell you that it is absolutely stunning. To Kris' point, Dave is a super guy and has been wonderful to work with.

Awesome piece Mr. Webster. You art collection is becoming rather substantial.

ART CAN BE SEEN HERE: http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king10

[webstar1000]

Congrats Kris! Fantastic piece.....

I've seen all of the work in anticipation of the release and I can tell you that it is absolutely stunning. To Kris' point, Dave is a super guy and been wonderful to work with.

Awesome piece Mr. Webster.

THANKS BROTHER:) You are working with him? hehehehehehe

[goheat]

Whew, NICE piece of art, Kris! Congratulations and make sure you don't drool on it.

[TCCBodhi]

Congrats Kris! I made an enquiry about buying the "Bite" painting used for the numbered cover I believe, but it sounds like someone was able to close a deal before I could get serious about it. I'm really looking forward to seeing some of the remarques (both Dave Palumbo's AND Glenn Chadbourne's).

[Theli]

Absolutely stunning piece Kris! Congrats on a great purchase!

[sharki69]

Very very nice Kris !

[Ben Mears]

Hey all:) A new piece from Salem's I have acquired. It was the original concept that David Palumbo wanted to do. I LOVE IT and wished he had done it for one of the covers. This is a fav of mine for sure. If anyone is interested I can put them in touch with David. He is a hell of a nice guy and a delight to talk too. All cover art and a couple interiors are gone however there are some fantastic pieces still for sale. They won't be for long either... this guy is a wonderful artist! It is not framed yet and is currently being varnished but I will post pics when I find the right frame..... this piece commands a dark, ominous frame!

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_8050.png (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_8050.png.html)

Very nice Kris.
For those interested here is a link to a blog with DP's thoughts on his artwork for 'Salem's Lot: http://muddycolors.blogspot.com/2015/01/salems-lot.html

[Br!an]

Scary nice!

[terrier91]

Congrats on that awesome piece, Kris! I love picking up original artwork when I can find it.

[terrier91]

Not a pride and joy yet, but a project to finish.... Just picked up a near complete set (35 of 37) of the Stephen King library red (faux) leather editions. Now I have to hunt down the other two, and replace 3-4 that are in less than fine condition.

[Roseannebarr]

Not a pride and joy yet, but a project to finish.... Just picked up a near complete set (35 of 37) of the Stephen King library red (faux) leather editions. Now I have to hunt down the other two, and replace 3-4 that are in less than fine condition.
On writing proved extremely difficult for me to find! But I finally finished my set last month! What two are you missing?

[terrier91]

Not a pride and joy yet, but a project to finish.... Just picked up a near complete set (35 of 37) of the Stephen King library red (faux) leather editions. Now I have to hunt down the other two, and replace 3-4 that are in less than fine condition.
On writing proved extremely difficult for me to find! But I finally finished my set last month! What two are you missing?

I'm missing The Dark Half and Eyes of the Dragon. I'll also need to replace Nightmares and Dreamscapes (small rip to the spine) and Insomnia (massive water damage). All of the rest are NF or better, and all of the newer editions have the full numberline. I found them for a pretty good price, but I had to drive two hours to pick them up.

The Stand Uncut and It have some light creasing to the spine, but I can live with that.

[webstar1000]

Thanks all for the kind words. I am VERY proud of this Salems piece for sure... cheers all!

[TCCBodhi]

Just a small addition of one of those core items of any Dark Tower collection. For $20 I picked up the Ned Dameron Waste Lands. A bit of damage on the envelope that wasn't disclosed in a very forthright way by the seller and the USPS also put their own "stamp" on the package in spite of careful packaging, but the prints are all fine. For $20, I'm not going to worry too much about it.

If you care to see a bunch of dark, reference-only pics of prints that are reproduced much better elsewhere, then HERE THEY ARE (http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=809).

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/809/medium/IMAG4117.jpg

[Br!an]

Grant still sells them. $20 for the trade and $30 for the deluxe.

https://secure.grantbooks.com/z-sk-portfolios.html

[Merlin1958]

:rock::rock::rock:

[TCCBodhi]

Hmm.... and I saw that just weeks ago. I was looking at pretty much all that Grant had in stock. Strange that I can't remember that stuff after just a short time. At least I know I can get another easily enough as long as I don't wait 10 more years.

[Br!an]

Hmm.... and I saw that just weeks ago. I was looking at pretty much all that Grant had in stock. Strange that I can't remember that stuff after just a short time. At least I know I can get another easily enough as long as I don't wait 10 more years.

Get 'em while the gettin's good.

Once they are OOP the price will go up.

[webstar1000]

Hmm.... and I saw that just weeks ago. I was looking at pretty much all that Grant had in stock. Strange that I can't remember that stuff after just a short time. At least I know I can get another easily enough as long as I don't wait 10 more years.

Dont worry I wanted one and did not know Grant had em... paid $55 on Ebay wit shipping:( lol

[needfulthings]

57 year old Movie Tie-in.
http://imageshack.com/a/img905/7266/D1PBrC.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img907/9873/5fFlSB.jpg

[goheat]

Congratulations, LOVE that cover! The artist did a really nice rendering of the photo on the back of Karloff's face!

[zelig]

Love the old paperbacks. Congratulations.

[neo_trinity]

While I am have a bit of a fixation with “The Stand” at the moment, I thought I would share with you all one of my most unique First Editions that probably should never have seen the light of day. It is the UK edition of “The Stand – The Complete and Uncut” that was published in 1990.

This copy was part of the ‘First Pass’ that Hodder ran, to check that everything was lined up perfectly, before committing to the First Edition print run. The following is only a partial list of items that I have so far discovered, but is by no means complete:


1. All the Black & White illustrations by Bernie Wrightson were blank.
2. The full text of ‘Chapter 30’ was missing.
3. The ‘Preface in 2 Parts’ at the start of the book was missing.
4. The first paragraph on P. 365 was indented 5 characters.
5. There are numerous spelling and grammar mistakes, but one noticeable one is on P. 732.

In the U.S. proof: “But they didn’t find them, and she wouldn’t say where no matter how much they tried to explain how important it was.”
In the UK proof: “But they didn’t find them, and she couldn’t say where no matter how much they tried to explain how important it was.”
In this UK copy: “But they didn’t find them, and she Couldn’t say where no matter how much they tried to explain how important it was.”

[The slight variation takes on a different meaning depending on how you read it.]

6. Concerning the £16.95 prototype Dust Jacket, the main difference that is present is located in the 4th paragraph on the cover flap. Originally it read “But now the dreams start. Dreams that forewarn the coming of the dark man and the strengthening of his empire.” It was later changed to “But now the dreams start. Dreams that foretell the coming of the dark man and the strengthening of his empire.”

Personally I think they should have left it in its original form. ‘Forewarn’ means to inform someone of a danger or a possible problem. Mother Abigail was able to tap into her recruits minds to assist them on their journey to visit her. ‘Foretell’ means more or less a prediction of a future event. It implies that Mother Abigail had no influence on what the dreams meant, and that the individual was able to conjure up these visions on their own. That’s my personal take anyway, you are free to disagree.

7. On the rear cover flap, there is a spelling mistake when they write “THE STAND is a brilliant masterpiece of the King cannon.” The correct spelling is ‘canon’. Finally, I may be wrong, but I don’t believe there is a ‘Lake Maine’ located in Maine, unless of course you can call the Penobscot River – Lake Maine.


I hope you enjoy.
Gerald

http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_1.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_2.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_3.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_4.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_5.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_6.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_7.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_8.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_9.jpg

[Merlin1958]

^ Very cool indeed!!! Great info, many thanks!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jonp]

Once again a great find, Gerald. Congratulations. Keep them coming.

[stroppygoblin]

Impressive detective work Gerald!

[jhanic]

Fantastic, Gerald! I'm sure that's a one-of-a-kind. Love it!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Very nice find, Gerald! Unique.

[Dano]

So cool!

Dan

[zelig]

Nice one Gerald. Congratulations! A very unique item. Thanks for posting it.

[Papaseraphim]

Picked this up at the Strand today for $15
http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad175/papaseraphim/IMG_2466.jpg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/papaseraphim/media/IMG_2466.jpg.html)

[zelig]

So much for sticking to release dates. I'm surprised a King book would be in a store prior to release. Although I've seen some available to ship on eBay. I thought there were tighter controls over when a book could be put up for sale. Congratulations!

[neo_trinity]

Fantastic, Gerald! I'm sure that's a one-of-a-kind. Love it!

John

Thank you all, I actually have another £16.95 prototype Dust Jacket that was mated with another hard back edition that contained some of the errors that were found in this edition, but was more complete (ie: illustrations are present). However, a lot of the text errors are still uncorrected. Apparently this edition went through at least 2 passes before final printing. If I find a 3rd, I will let you know.

Gerald

[Papaseraphim]

It was the only copy there and it was in the used book section. Probably a reviewer's copy.


So much for sticking to release dates. I'm surprised a King book would be in a store prior to release. Although I've seen some available to ship on eBay. I thought there were tighter controls over when a book could be put up for sale. Congratulations!

[Merlin1958]

Picked this up at the Strand today for $15
http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad175/papaseraphim/IMG_2466.jpg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/papaseraphim/media/IMG_2466.jpg.html)

Get out of town!! Lucky bastard!!! Congrats!! :clap:

[George at C-Springs]

Look what came in today! Even matched my number!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20151023_202526.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20151023_202546.jpg

[zelig]

Congrats George!

[firemonkey66]

While I am have a bit of a fixation with “The Stand” at the moment, I thought I would share with you all one of my most unique First Editions that probably should never have seen the light of day. It is the UK edition of “The Stand – The Complete and Uncut” that was published in 1990.

This copy was part of the ‘First Pass’ that Hodder ran, to check that everything was lined up perfectly, before committing to the First Edition print run. The following is only a partial list of items that I have so far discovered, but is by no means complete:


1. All the Black & White illustrations by Bernie Wrightson were blank.
2. The full text of ‘Chapter 30’ was missing.
3. The ‘Preface in 2 Parts’ at the start of the book was missing.
4. The first paragraph on P. 365 was indented 5 characters.
5. There are numerous spelling and grammar mistakes, but one noticeable one is on P. 732.

In the U.S. proof: “But they didn’t find them, and she wouldn’t say where no matter how much they tried to explain how important it was.”
In the UK proof: “But they didn’t find them, and she couldn’t say where no matter how much they tried to explain how important it was.”
In this UK copy: “But they didn’t find them, and she Couldn’t say where no matter how much they tried to explain how important it was.”

[The slight variation takes on a different meaning depending on how you read it.]

6. Concerning the £16.95 prototype Dust Jacket, the main difference that is present is located in the 4th paragraph on the cover flap. Originally it read “But now the dreams start. Dreams that forewarn the coming of the dark man and the strengthening of his empire.” It was later changed to “But now the dreams start. Dreams that foretell the coming of the dark man and the strengthening of his empire.”

Personally I think they should have left it in its original form. ‘Forewarn’ means to inform someone of a danger or a possible problem. Mother Abigail was able to tap into her recruits minds to assist them on their journey to visit her. ‘Foretell’ means more or less a prediction of a future event. It implies that Mother Abigail had no influence on what the dreams meant, and that the individual was able to conjure up these visions on their own. That’s my personal take anyway, you are free to disagree.

7. On the rear cover flap, there is a spelling mistake when they write “THE STAND is a brilliant masterpiece of the King cannon.” The correct spelling is ‘canon’. Finally, I may be wrong, but I don’t believe there is a ‘Lake Maine’ located in Maine, unless of course you can call the Penobscot River – Lake Maine.


I hope you enjoy.
Gerald

http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_1.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_2.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_3.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_4.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_5.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_6.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_7.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_8.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/stand_uk/stand_uk_9.jpg

Sorry for the late reply to this post, but I just read it. Very interesting. The reason for my reply is that I gotta say, you're last bullet point about 'Lake Maine' got me laughing out loud. I lived a few minutes from Bangor for a couple of years and really just about everywhere you go in and around Bangor is on the edge of the Penobscot somehow. I must have driven back and forth across that river at different points on the map roughly 50 million times. It's like that whole area is an island in the middle of 'Lake Maine.'

[Merlin1958]

Look what came in today! Even matched my number!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20151023_202526.jpg http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20151023_202546.jpg

Nice one, George!! Congrats!!!

[neo_trinity]

Sorry for the late reply to this post, but I just read it. Very interesting. The reason for my reply is that I gotta say, you're last bullet point about 'Lake Maine' got me laughing out loud. I lived a few minutes from Bangor for a couple of years and really just about everywhere you go in and around Bangor is on the edge of the Penobscot somehow. I must have driven back and forth across that river at different points on the map roughly 50 million times. It's like that whole area is an island in the middle of 'Lake Maine.'


Hi,

Thank you for the information. Are you saying that locals call the Penobscot River 'Lake Maine'? If so, I didn't know that, and apparently the copywriter in London was correct in the original blurb. I wonder why they changed it, as it would have looked pretty nice.

Thank you.
Gerald

[firemonkey66]

Sorry for the late reply to this post, but I just read it. Very interesting. The reason for my reply is that I gotta say, you're last bullet point about 'Lake Maine' got me laughing out loud. I lived a few minutes from Bangor for a couple of years and really just about everywhere you go in and around Bangor is on the edge of the Penobscot somehow. I must have driven back and forth across that river at different points on the map roughly 50 million times. It's like that whole area is an island in the middle of 'Lake Maine.'


Hi,

Thank you for the information. Are you saying that locals call the Penobscot River 'Lake Maine'? If so, I didn't know that, and apparently the copywriter in London was correct in the original blurb. I wonder why they changed it, as it would have looked pretty nice.

Thank you.
Gerald

No, I don't specifically remember anyone actually calling the Penobscot 'Lake Maine' while I was living up there, but it wouldn't surprise me if the locals had an 'inside joke' name for it. And 'Lake Maine' actually seems like a pretty good one, if that makes any sense. The error on the flap and your comment about it hit my funny bone for some reason, so maybe there's something to it. The Penobscot really is such a pervasive part of the landscape up there; to say that you live on the edge of it when you live in Bangor is almost kind of redundant in a funny way. This may be a symptom of my overactive imagination, but I can picture Stephen King sending something to a publisher that jokingly says he lives on the edge of 'Lake Maine,' and that mistakenly getting published before the joke was realized. LOL, you never know!