Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[Jimimck]

I almost missed the 10am hint on tha email. Thought it was just another reminder re the discount.

[Dan]

DO NOT forget to check CD website at 10 EST!

[Kingfan24]

I'm kinda hoping its what I think it is but then again my wallet hopes its not what I think it is haha

[SkippyD023]

You won't be disappointed!!!!

[becca69]

Don't see anything on the front page yet

[Randall Flagg]

Doctor Sleep!

[Lauterer]

Doctor Sleep gift, signed limited and lettered... Same price as Shining...

[ELazansky]

I already got my email from the Collector's Club and placed my order...no need to wait till tomorrow :-)

[Jimimck]

Doctor Sleep S/L ordered!
Well done CD for having details of the editions/art samples etc!

[becca69]

Ugh, two expensive S/Ls in a row. It's killing my credit card!

[Tony]

Yeah it probably won't appear on the website for the public as yet, the Collector's Club members get first dibs.

[Brian James Freeman]

Doctor Sleep: The Deluxe Special Edition
by Stephen King

Slipcased Gift Edition, Signed Limited Edition, and Deluxe Signed Lettered Edition Available For Preorder Now!

http://www.cemeterydance.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/new/giftdesigned.jpg (http://www.cemeterydance.com/king2013.html)


Read more or place your order:
http://www.cemeterydance.com/king2013.html

[becca69]

At least this transaction went quickly and smoothly!

[Jimimck]

its on the website now...

There is a spoilers warning on the art sample tab, so beware if you want to check it out.

[Kingfan24]

S/l ordered - my wallet hates me

[surly]

Ordered!

[namelessnpoor]

Gift and S/l ordered....much smoother than The Shining !

[becca69]

It would have been cool to be able to get matching numbers!

[Tito_Villa]

Just about managing to stop myself ordering this

[Brian James Freeman]

It would have been cool to be able to get matching numbers!

If you have asked SP for a particular number, let us know what that number is and we can match it if it isn't already taken by a lifetimer or regular "orders everything" customer!

[Jimimck]

It would have been cool to be able to get matching numbers!

If you have asked SP for a particular number, let us know what that number is and we can match it if it isn't already taken by a lifetimer or regular "orders everything" customer!

You guys rock! I juest sent an email asking for exactly that... Cheers!

[namelessnpoor]

With all these signed editions being announced in such a short time period, i am curious to see how bad these signatures look.......King must have been signing signature sheets like crazy lately, and his signature seems to be getting worse and worse !

[AKC]

All three editions ordered.....between this and SubPress' Shining, I'm broke.....

I echo the sentiments regarding the ordering process......nice job CD!

[becca69]

It would have been cool to be able to get matching numbers!

If you have asked SP for a particular number, let us know what that number is and we can match it if it isn't already taken by a lifetimer or regular "orders everything" customer!

Thanks Brian, I asked for 3 numbers so not sure what I'm getting :(

[The Library Policeman]

Well that was easy. Well done CD :)

[Patrick]

At least this transaction went quickly and smoothly!
That made me very happy!

I ordered an S/L and a Gift Edition minutes after the email arrived. :)

(I completely missed the hint in the email the other day, so this was pure luck that I happened to be checking email.)

[bdwyer19]

Just ordered a S/L!!

[cit74]

Ok I'm confused - I don't see anything new on the cd site this am - that was 0715 pst - after 10est - anyone have an update?

[Brian James Freeman]

Ok I'm confused - I don't see anything new on the cd site this am - that was 0715 pst - after 10est - anyone have an update?

http://www.cemeterydance.com/king2013.html

[Patrick]

Quoting to show on this page of the thread:




Doctor Sleep: The Deluxe Special Edition
by Stephen King

Slipcased Gift Edition, Signed Limited Edition, and Deluxe Signed Lettered Edition Available For Preorder Now!

http://www.cemeterydance.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/new/giftdesigned.jpg (http://www.cemeterydance.com/king2013.html)


Read more or place your order:
http://www.cemeterydance.com/king2013.html

[east-tennessee]

S/L & Gift ordered :)
My wallet says............:panic:

Brian.

[Ben Staad]

Very cool news.

[cit74]

Thanks - got it - my initial reply was on a new page so I had to go back to get the info - got my s/l and GE - really cool looking cover art.

[jhanic]

I just ordered a s/l (#359) and a gift.

John

[biomieg]

I posted this in the other thread in The Oracle but this thread is more suitable for the purpose of discussing the collectibility of these books:


I like the cover of the lettered edition (including the fonts) a lot but the gift and signed/numbered editions leave me unimpressed. Still, I'm sure they are fine books and people who buy them will be very happy with them! The don't fit the scope of my collection so I won't be getting a copy.

I am glad to see that there continues to be a market for King collectibles! But for me, artwork and superior production values alone don't justify the purchase of a limited edition. I'm a sucker for deleted scenes, additional chapters, revisions and the like.

Thoughts?

[thegunslinger41]

Ordered. Yay!

[mae]

Very cool of them to add the illustrations as well, but like with the covers, I'm not liking these at all.

[herbertwest]

that's some crazy artwork !
Btw, i prefer the gift or limited covers... than the lettered one. Am i the only one?

[cgallagh44]

I'll have to make an appointment with Doctor Sleep after my wife finds out that I just ordered another King S/L and Gift Edition. It will probably be a lot less painful...a lot less!

[killbourne]

Remind me again, does CD charge your credit card right away or wait?

[ELazansky]

Remind me again, does CD charge your credit card right away or wait?

Right away

[rhinotough]

Got mine ordered. Super Easy. No Problems. Other publishers should take lessons from CD.

[killbourne]

Remind me again, does CD charge your credit card right away or wait?

Right away

Thanks!

[jhanic]

Super Easy. No Problems. Other publishers should take lessons from CD.

I was just thinking the same thing, after the "disaster" with Subterranean Press' announcement of The Shining. Congratulations, CD!

John

[Brian James Freeman]

that's some crazy artwork !
Btw, i prefer the gift or limited covers... than the lettered one. Am i the only one?

I'm very much looking forward to the cover artwork and design discussion. I'm sure there will be a lot of opinions. What you see is what we felt was best for the book after discussing ideas with everyone involved in the process of making this edition happen, but we know that it won't be for everyone and some people will like it more than others -- or will like certain editions more than others.

I think the artwork fits the "feel" of the book, but everyone has different eyes and will see things based on their own perspective and background. :)

Brian

[killbourne]

Well, I was impressed with the cover artwork. Im sure that once we get a chance to read the story, each will make itself more clear on why it was chosen.

[Tony]

Super Easy. No Problems. Other publishers should take lessons from CD.

I was just thinking the same thing, after the "disaster" with Subterranean Press' announcement of The Shining. Congratulations, CD!

John

To be fair, CD has handled this preorder much differently by alerting Collector's Club members about it first, then all the members here, and they still haven't made the public announcement, so it's not like everyone in the world knew the preorder was coming at 10am ET today and pounded the site all at the same time.

[killbourne]

Well, I was impressed with the cover artwork. Im sure that once we get a chance to read the story, each will make itself more clear on why it was chosen.

I was just wondering, if CD has any extra covers left over from the lettered and the gift..I wouldnt mind ordering one.

[becca69]

I just got confirmation from Sub Press that 644 was mine so fingers crossed it's available from CD!

BTW - like I said in the other thread, I like the art for the gift and limited but the fonts don't do anything for me. I'm a graphic designer and maybe that makes me more picky?

[jhanic]

I want a proof!

John

[mae]

To me the covers have a very amateurish feel, with the font choices and the art style. Looks like a fan publication whipped up in Photoshop in 15 minutes.

[becca69]

Super Easy. No Problems. Other publishers should take lessons from CD.

I was just thinking the same thing, after the "disaster" with Subterranean Press' announcement of The Shining. Congratulations, CD!

John

To be fair, CD has handled this preorder much differently by alerting Collector's Club members about it first, then all the members here, and they still haven't made the public announcement, so it's not like everyone in the world knew the preorder was coming at 10am ET today and pounded the site all at the same time.

Well it is posted on the Stephen King website and on Facebook

[biomieg]

Well, I was impressed with the cover artwork. Im sure that once we get a chance to read the story, each will make itself more clear on why it was chosen.

I was just wondering, if CD has any extra covers left over from the lettered and the gift..I wouldnt mind ordering one.

I would definitely order a "leftover" lettered DJ (or a print of the artwork)!

[DanHocker]

Super Easy. No Problems. Other publishers should take lessons from CD.

I was just thinking the same thing, after the "disaster" with Subterranean Press' announcement of The Shining. Congratulations, CD!

John

To be fair, CD has handled this preorder much differently by alerting Collector's Club members about it first, then all the members here, and they still haven't made the public announcement, so it's not like everyone in the world knew the preorder was coming at 10am ET today and pounded the site all at the same time.

We have actually made the public announcement. That email just takes a little bit to make it's way to all those subscribing to the newsletter.

[DanHocker]

Well, I was impressed with the cover artwork. Im sure that once we get a chance to read the story, each will make itself more clear on why it was chosen.

I was just wondering, if CD has any extra covers left over from the lettered and the gift..I wouldnt mind ordering one.

We won't know about extra covers until after the book is printed and shipped. I am sure we will though, we usually do.

[Tony]

Super Easy. No Problems. Other publishers should take lessons from CD.

I was just thinking the same thing, after the "disaster" with Subterranean Press' announcement of The Shining. Congratulations, CD!

John

To be fair, CD has handled this preorder much differently by alerting Collector's Club members about it first, then all the members here, and they still haven't made the public announcement, so it's not like everyone in the world knew the preorder was coming at 10am ET today and pounded the site all at the same time.

Well it is posted on the Stephen King website and on Facebook

True, but it was all staggered so there weren't thousands of people hitting up the site in the space of one minute.

[The Library Policeman]

I want a proof!

John

Haha would expect nothing less from you, John!

[Tony]

I also asked to have a specific number even though I don't have that number for the IT s/l edition and Mindy has already responded to say they'll do their best. I can imagine tones of orders are pouring in so I appreciate quick responses!

[jhanic]

:biggrin:

John

[becca69]

I made my request to Mindy also. Trying to match my DT books. SP was able to verify my number. It's great that they try their best to accomodate their customers!

[Brian James Freeman]

Lots of requests for #19, #217, #237, and #666... :)

Brian

[The Library Policeman]

237 is my house number.

[mae]

I think the Gift edition cover would've been good if not for the skull in the red smoke and the really bad font choices circa 1995.

[elscorcho526]

CD's production of IT is first-rate. Big fan of Erin's work. Here's hoping for no delays en route to a September publication!

[mistercrowley]

Ordered a copy of the signed limited. So excited about this

[Brian James Freeman]

Lettered Edition sold out in 75 minutes.

[WeDealInLead]

I like the S/L art the most, then the gift. The font is fine but I think the cover would look better if the title was moved lower in the picture. The b/w illustrations are nice too.

This is going to be a much, much nicer looking book than The Shining from SP.

[JasonUK]

Just went to the PS Publishing website. I can't see Dr Sleep listed yet. Hopefully they'll put it up soon, so I can order a numbered edition before they all go.

[herbertwest]

@Brian : Will PS Publishing sell some GIFT editions? As the shipping may be cheaper, as you mentionned the other day...

[divemaster]

I ordered the S/L'd. Don't care what number I get.

[killbourne]

Well, I was impressed with the cover artwork. Im sure that once we get a chance to read the story, each will make itself more clear on why it was chosen.

I was just wondering, if CD has any extra covers left over from the lettered and the gift..I wouldnt mind ordering one.

We won't know about extra covers until after the book is printed and shipped. I am sure we will though, we usually do.
That would be cool.

[Brian James Freeman]

@Brian : Will PS Publishing sell some GIFT editions? As the shipping may be cheaper, as you mentionned the other day...

We have set aside their usual allotment for them for the Gift Edition and Limited Edition, so what I'd recommend you do is email them right now and see if you can reserve your copy before they list it on their site! :)

Brian

[mikeyw]

S/L ordered - I must confess to have not looked at CD limited since all the problems that I had with SoD1&2, but as the reports on here seem to show a significant sea change in their operation, i thought it fair to give them another go.

[cit74]

i am sorry that this is probably not the best thread for this info (my apologies to Dan and Brian) - but I figured it would reach the people that want to know - since this will be the most viewed thread today

Overlook now is taking pre-orders for the two anniversary editions of SK (christine and pet sematery) - i think those were the PS publishing editions - so you can save on shipping within the US; that way you can add another $200 to your already expensive monday morning...

http://stephenkingcatalog.com/catalog/christine-anniversary-limited-edition-p-1860.html

[erxbooks]

I bought a S/L and a gift edition

[Brian James Freeman]

Limited Edition is 75% sold out.

[mistercrowley]

What is the release date on this Brian?

[mae]

i am sorry that this is probably not the best thread for this info (my apologies to Dan and Brian) - but I figured it would reach the people that want to know - since this will be the most viewed thread today

Overlook now is taking pre-orders for the two anniversary editions of SK (christine and pet sematery) - i think those were the PS publishing editions - so you can save on shipping within the US; that way you can add another $200 to your already expensive monday morning...

http://stephenkingcatalog.com/catalog/christine-anniversary-limited-edition-p-1860.html

We do have a dedicated thread: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?16974-30th-Anniversary-Editions-of-Christine-amp-Pet-Sematary-from-PS-Publishing

[mikeC]

I wish they wouldn't even have lettering on the cover.
Just on the spline would be awesome.

[AKC]

Limited Edition is 75% sold out.

What about Lettered?

[Brian James Freeman]

What is the release date on this Brian?

By the end of September is the plan. Signature sheets are on their way to the UK right now, so we're a little ahead of schedule.

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

Limited Edition is 75% sold out.

What about Lettered?

Sold out in 75 minutes!

[AKC]

Limited Edition is 75% sold out.

What about Lettered?

Sold out in 75 minutes!

Wow Brian, that is impressive...

CONGRATS to CD!

[Bad Penny]

Awesome !!! Snagged the trifecta for Dr Sleep !!!! :dance:

[George at C-Springs]

Must have slept under a rock the past week, had no idea this was coming today. Luckily checked my mail during a break at work, saw message from Tomas at SK Collector first with the announcement and link to CD, panicked for a second but then grabbed a S/L. Thank you Tomas!

[Cloysterpete]

I just got confirmation from Sub Press that 644 was mine so fingers crossed it's available from CD!

BTW - like I said in the other thread, I like the art for the gift and limited but the fonts don't do anything for me. I'm a graphic designer and maybe that makes me more picky?

Those used for the Gift Edition are awful, a true word art effort there lol. I see the default price for the gift editions has gone from $75 to $95, with the huge overseas shipping rises the cost of such gift editions has doubled since the last one CD released :(.

I hoping that PS Publishing will stock it so they can eat some of the shipping costs.

[Randall Flagg]

I see the default price for the gift editions has gone from $75 to $95, with the huge overseas shipping rises the cost of such gift editions has doubled since the last one CD released :(.

I hoping that PS Publishing will stock it so they can eat some of the shipping costs.
Still worth every penny. Besides, the Pound is strong. It's a good deal for UK citizens.

[Brian James Freeman]

I hoping that PS Publishing will stock it so they can eat some of the shipping costs.

Not sure when they'll be listing Doctor Sleep on their website, so I'd recommend emailing Pete now about reserving a copy, just to be safe and get your order locked in! :)

Brian

[Robert Fulman]

I'm so proud of myself for staying strong: I collect The Dark Tower, and books published by Donald M. Grant. I'm sure I'm in the minority in that I ordered the updated Concordance in a heartbeat, but I'm not interested in Dr. Sleep. That doesn't explain why I keep buying CD Grab Bags, though; I guess I'm just trying to see how many copies of "Pork Pie Hat" I can amass.

[Dan]

Looks like i'm going to be working OT for the next couple weeks. I wasn't expecting this today, but couldn't pass it up. One gift and one S/L.

[AKC]

S/L #'d status?

What % sell-through? 85%?

[Brian James Freeman]

S/L #'d status?

What % sell-through? 85%?

Will post an update after the next batch, thanks!

[Brian James Freeman]

S/L #'d status?

What % sell-through? 85%?

Signed Limited Edition is 89% sold out.

[AKC]

Awesome.........gone by end of day.

[Scoogs]

I just got confirmation from Sub Press that 644 was mine so fingers crossed it's available from CD!

BTW - like I said in the other thread, I like the art for the gift and limited but the fonts don't do anything for me. I'm a graphic designer and maybe that makes me more picky?

So am I Becca and I agree. (You should be more picky, you have the professional experience to back up your opinion!)

I rarely like small press dust jackets because the typography almost always feels amateurish.
The limited is probably the best of the bunch, but the '90s grunge font for the title does take it down a notch. The gift edition is the worst one in my opinion, the standard Photoshop bevel effect on King's name kills me.

I ordered the S/L, but my credit card is going to hate me for a couple of months.

[CyberGhostface]

I'm tempted but I promised myself that I would only get SEs for It and The Shining (exceptions if they include additional written content not available elsewhere). Maybe some other books like Let the Right One In if CD were to ever do it.

But the interior art looks really nice.


I rarely like small press dust jackets because the typography almost always feels amateurish.
The limited is probably the best of the bunch, but the '90s grunge font for the title does take it down a notch. The gift edition is the worst one in my opinion, the standard Photoshop bevel effect on King's name kills me.

Kind of agree, I'm admittedly not crazy about Chong's artwork as well. Makes me appreciate how beautiful the cover was for IT.

[Patrick]

Signed Limited Edition is 89% sold out.
and without weeks' worth of advance notice. Impressive!

[Cloysterpete]

I hoping that PS Publishing will stock it so they can eat some of the shipping costs.

Not sure when they'll be listing Doctor Sleep on their website, so I'd recommend emailing Pete now about reserving a copy, just to be safe and get your order locked in! :)

Brian

Will do Brian, not missing out on this one, still kicking myself for missing out on IT (only CD King Gift Ed I don't have) as I couldn't justify the cost of getting it over here, now it's on eBay for way more than its retail. If you do a new edition of The Stand in the future I won't make the same mistake again.

[Brian James Freeman]

Limited Edition is 97% sold out.

[Brian James Freeman]

Signed editions have both sold out!

[WeDealInLead]

Awesome! Now get that Dueling Minds to meeeeeee! I need more Lebbon in my life.

[Brian James Freeman]

Awesome! Now get that Dueling Minds to meeeeeee! I need more Lebbon in my life.

Ha, almost there on that one! :)

[The Library Policeman]

Excellent work from CD on this today. I'm just relieved I wasn't on holiday abroad for this one like I was when IT was announced!!

[Jimimck]

Wow, sold out in five hours. Awesome.

[Roseannebarr]

Excellent work from CD on this today. I'm just relieved I wasn't on holiday abroad for this one like I was when IT was announced!!


This was no fun today! No website crashing, darktower hacking, stress of not forgetting the date of the announcement. I just logged in and ordered the book just like every other book. :(

I need more stress and actions and complaining and.... That is half the fun of collecting SK books. Better luck next time CD.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Excellent work from CD on this today. I'm just relieved I wasn't on holiday abroad for this one like I was when IT was announced!!

I'm the one that was traveling today. My first missed S/L since.......wow.....I can't remember that far back.

Oh we'll, I will be one of those in the second hand market looking. Silly me, having to travel to make money.

Mulleins

[shaq]

Missed this, logged on tonight to see my emails, missed it.

Congratulations CD, this will no doubt be a fantastic addition to anyone's collection. The artwork looks amazing.

Going to go hunting for a waiting list! If not GE.

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Brian, Dan, Mindy and whomever! A job VERY well done.

John

[TCCBodhi]

Crap! I didn't even get the notice until they were gone! Congrats to the rest of you that got a copy.

[Ricky]

I was at school when the e-mail went out so missed out on buying a S/L. Oh well. Maybe I'll find one secondhand when its published (and when I actually have money).

Not a fan of the cover art overall, but like the S/L edition art best (and no comic art!).

[Bloodletting Press]

I just got confirmation from Sub Press that 644 was mine so fingers crossed it's available from CD!

BTW - like I said in the other thread, I like the art for the gift and limited but the fonts don't do anything for me. I'm a graphic designer and maybe that makes me more picky?

So am I Becca and I agree. (You should be more picky, you have the professional experience to back up your opinion!)

I rarely like small press dust jackets because the typography almost always feels amateurish.
The limited is probably the best of the bunch, but the '90s grunge font for the title does take it down a notch. The gift edition is the worst one in my opinion, the standard Photoshop bevel effect on King's name kills me.

I ordered the S/L, but my credit card is going to hate me for a couple of months.

Cemetery Dance always does a wonderful job on their titles. I think their design work is the best in the business. Kate Freeman's layouts are a work of art!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Went to work today
Asked to use the Internet at 10:05 AM
Put all three editions in my basket
Forgot my CD password
Remembered my e-mail password and asked for a temporary new password
Got it - ordered all three states
Back to work in ten minutes or less
Oh yeah, I'm broke now too

[Brian James Freeman]

Cemetery Dance always does a wonderful job on their titles. I think their design work is the best in the business. Kate Freeman's layouts are a work of art!

Thanks, Larry!

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

Ralph, check here:

http://www.miskatonicbooks.com/DOCTOR-SLEEP-The-Deluxe-Limited-Edition-by-Stephen-King-Signed-Limited-Edition-in-Traycase.html

They have S/L copies for cover price.

[cgallagh44]

Hi Brian, can you tell me if the only difference between the Subterranean Press Slipcased Gift Edition for the Shining and the Cemetery Dance Slipcased Gift Edition for the Shining is going to be the slipcase? Or is there something else?

Thanks, Chuck

[neosatus]

Crap! I didn't even get the notice until they were gone! Congrats to the rest of you that got a copy.

Same here. I'm pretty disappointed that CD didn't give us any sort of heads up to expect this. Sad ://

[Jimimck]

Hi Brian, can you tell me if the only difference between the Subterranean Press Slipcased Gift Edition for the Shining and the Cemetery Dance Slipcased Gift Edition for the Shining going to be the slipcase? Or is there something else?

Thanks, Chuck

Hey Chuck
CD are doing Doctor Sleep pal :)

[cgallagh44]

Hi Brian, can you tell me if the only difference between the Subterranean Press Slipcased Gift Edition for the Shining and the Cemetery Dance Slipcased Gift Edition for the Shining going to be the slipcase? Or is there something else?

Thanks, Chuck

Hey Chuck
CD are doing Doctor Sleep pal :)


Then what is this:
(http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king94)http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king94

[CyberGhostface]

There's no difference between that and the SP version. CD sometimes releases books from other publishers.

[Brian James Freeman]

Crap! I didn't even get the notice until they were gone! Congrats to the rest of you that got a copy.

Same here. I'm pretty disappointed that CD didn't give us any sort of heads up to expect this. Sad ://

We did try to drop a few hints here and there over the last week or so, but there is no perfect way to announce a King signed Limited Edition so that absolutely no one misses out -- unless you're able to publish 1000 or 1250 copies, which would be great. :)

Those who missed out on a signed edition should email Mindy at order@cemeterydance.com ASAP about the waiting list because we're not going to have an official one this time, just an unofficial one she keeps in her email, and there are *always* cancellations. There will probably be a few tomorrow when spouses check the credit card balance online! :)

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

There's no difference between that and the SP version. CD sometimes releases books from other publishers.

Yep, we're just getting a few copies of the SP edition of The Shining. :)

Brian

[cgallagh44]

There's no difference between that and the SP version. CD sometimes releases books from other publishers.

Thanks CyberGhostface

[Jimimck]

Hi Brian, can you tell me if the only difference between the Subterranean Press Slipcased Gift Edition for the Shining and the Cemetery Dance Slipcased Gift Edition for the Shining going to be the slipcase? Or is there something else?

Thanks, Chuck



Hey Chuck
CD are doing Doctor Sleep pal :)


Then what is this:
(http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king94)http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/o_king94

Looks like CD selling the SP edition. It's not a CD edition however.

[Coulrophobia]

Congratulations Brian and Cemetery Dance on another successful book release. All the hard work, and artist vision translates into not just a book for us collectors. It translates into a cherished work of art that will be an honor to own for years to come.

[TCCBodhi]

Anyone have personal experience with Miskatonic Books (Larry)? It's great that he has a couple of copies for those like me that didn't get the hint.

<Edit> Several recommendations for Larry @ Miskatonic, so the question has been answered!




Ralph, check here:

http://www.miskatonicbooks.com/DOCTOR-SLEEP-The-Deluxe-Limited-Edition-by-Stephen-King-Signed-Limited-Edition-in-Traycase.html

They have S/L copies for cover price.

[TCCBodhi]

Thanks Brian. I just haven't been hanging around on the forum recently so missed the hints too. No one's fault but my own. It looks like I managed to find a copy, I'm looking forward to my first CP edition, it looks great!

[mistercrowley]

Anyone have personal experience with Miskatonic Books (Larry)? It's great that he has a couple of copies for those like me that didn't get the hint.




Ralph, check here:

http://www.miskatonicbooks.com/DOCTOR-SLEEP-The-Deluxe-Limited-Edition-by-Stephen-King-Signed-Limited-Edition-in-Traycase.html

They have S/L copies for cover price.


Larry is awesome tcc

[TCCBodhi]

Thanks Ari, a little digging in the search forums brought up a recommendation from Randall too, so just set up my order. Thanks to Larry at Miskatonic for clearly getting some extra copies and making them available at cover. I'll have to watch what else they have available.

[The Library Policeman]

Excellent work from CD on this today. I'm just relieved I wasn't on holiday abroad for this one like I was when IT was announced!!

I'm the one that was traveling today. My first missed S/L since.......wow.....I can't remember that far back.

Oh we'll, I will be one of those in the second hand market looking. Silly me, having to travel to make money.

Mulleins

That sucks. Did you manage to pick one up from miskatonic books, Ralph?

[herbertwest]

Why is the DOCTOR SLEEP (SHINING II) thread closed?

@Brian : may we ask about the status of the GIFT edition?

[Brian James Freeman]

Why is the DOCTOR SLEEP (SHINING II) thread closed?

@Brian : may we ask about the status of the GIFT edition?

Sure! I just checked the latest numbers. It's just a little past 75% sold out. Sales will slow down now if past experience is any indication, but based on what I saw for our Gift Edition of Full Dark, No Stars (which was the same print run), this should definitely sell out pre-publication.

Brian

[mikeC]

This is not a "true" first edition is it?

[Coulrophobia]

@Brian How far in advance does a project like this start? Seems like a huge undertaking based on design, art, the story itself. Has a project ever started, and the author shelved the book not wanting to publish it?

[Brian James Freeman]

This is not a "true" first edition is it?

Technically, we cannot ship before the Scribner edition, but our schedule is to have all of the books and slipcases and traycases in our warehouse by mid-September so we can be shipping to our customers the same week as the trade edition.

Brian

[mikeC]

This is not a "true" first edition is it?
Technically, we cannot ship before the Scribner edition, but our schedule is to have all of the books and slipcases and traycases in our warehouse by mid-September so we can be shipping to our customers the same week as the trade edition.
Brian

That's cool but it's not "the" first edition, the Scribner one is? Like FDNS?

[Brian James Freeman]

@Brian How far in advance does a project like this start? Seems like a huge undertaking based on design, art, the story itself. Has a project ever started, and the author shelved the book not wanting to publish it?

We received the then current draft of the manuscript back in August.

To answer the second half of your question, it's absolutely happened where we've signed a contract and paid an advance and then no manuscript ever shows up. Sometimes we'd be told, "it's almost done" and then we'd announce the book, only to have to cancel a bunch of orders years later when it becomes clear the advance is gone and no manuscript is ever going to arrive.

This is one of the many reasons we've stopped announcing books until the manuscript is done. That saves us a lot of headaches in explaining why the book is late and it saves our customers a lot of frustration. :)

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

This is not a "true" first edition is it?
Technically, we cannot ship before the Scribner edition, but our schedule is to have all of the books and slipcases and traycases in our warehouse by mid-September so we can be shipping to our customers the same week as the trade edition.
Brian

That's cool but it's not "the" first edition, the Scribner one is? Like FDNS?

Well, I'll leave that to the scholars, but what would happen if some copies of our edition were to accidentally ship out a week early? ;)

Brian

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

There is a Lettered Edition still for sale at Miskatonic Books, if you hurry.

http://www.miskatonicbooks.com/Advance-Order/

[Coulrophobia]

@Brian How far in advance does a project like this start? Seems like a huge undertaking based on design, art, the story itself. Has a project ever started, and the author shelved the book not wanting to publish it?

We received the then current draft of the manuscript back in August.

To answer the second half of your question, it's absolutely happened where we've signed a contract and paid an advance and then no manuscript ever shows up. Sometimes we'd be told, "it's almost done" and then we'd announce the book, only to have to cancel a bunch of orders years later when it becomes clear the advance is gone and no manuscript is ever going to arrive.

This is one of the many reasons we've stopped announcing books until the manuscript is done. That saves us a lot of headaches in explaining why the book is late and it saves our customers a lot of frustration. :)

Brian

Thank you very much for the information. It seems like so much has to come together in such little time. It is amazing the artists can visualize the story then put their artistic vision on paper/canvas then in a short few months have it ready for printing.

[herbertwest]

Why is the DOCTOR SLEEP (SHINING II) thread closed?

@Brian : may we ask about the status of the GIFT edition?

Sure! I just checked the latest numbers. It's just a little past 75% sold out. Sales will slow down now if past experience is any indication, but based on what I saw for our Gift Edition of Full Dark, No Stars (which was the same print run), this should definitely sell out pre-publication.

Brian

Ok, thanks. It's a good thing that Peter (PS) told me that he will put one aside for me. Although i dont know what will be the final cost of it. :)

And as usual, thanks Brian for contributing into this forum. Your input and side informations are always appreciated.


:thumbsup:

[mikeC]

This is not a "true" first edition is it?
Technically, we cannot ship before the Scribner edition, but our schedule is to have all of the books and slipcases and traycases in our warehouse by mid-September so we can be shipping to our customers the same week as the trade edition.
Brian

That's cool but it's not "the" first edition, the Scribner one is? Like FDNS?

Well, I'll leave that to the scholars, but what would happen if some copies of our edition were to accidentally ship out a week early? ;)

Brian

That would be SUPER Cool

[WeDealInLead]

[QUOTE=mikeC;753355][Well, I'll leave that to the scholars, but what would happen if some copies of our edition were to accidentally ship out a week early? ;)

Brian

You just know there'd be collectors out there tracking down those exact numbers because they're true first editions. Then you'd have second and third state a few week later. Hardy har har.

[Brian James Freeman]

This is not a "true" first edition is it?
Technically, we cannot ship before the Scribner edition, but our schedule is to have all of the books and slipcases and traycases in our warehouse by mid-September so we can be shipping to our customers the same week as the trade edition.
Brian

That's cool but it's not "the" first edition, the Scribner one is? Like FDNS?

Well, I'll leave that to the scholars, but what would happen if some copies of our edition were to accidentally ship out a week early? ;)

Brian

That would be SUPER Cool

Our edition has a lot more "moving parts" to juggle with the three different vendors (printing, slipcases, traycases), so we'll see what happens, but we're definitely aiming to ship around the same time. :)

Brian

[Ben Mears]

@Brian How far in advance does a project like this start? Seems like a huge undertaking based on design, art, the story itself. Has a project ever started, and the author shelved the book not wanting to publish it?

We received the then current draft of the manuscript back in August.

To answer the second half of your question, it's absolutely happened where we've signed a contract and paid an advance and then no manuscript ever shows up. Sometimes we'd be told, "it's almost done" and then we'd announce the book, only to have to cancel a bunch of orders years later when it becomes clear the advance is gone and no manuscript is ever going to arrive.

This is one of the many reasons we've stopped announcing books until the manuscript is done. That saves us a lot of headaches in explaining why the book is late and it saves our customers a lot of frustration. :)

Brian

Brian,

Without compromising your relationship with SK or any contractual constraints can you provide any feedback on the manuscript?

[Brian James Freeman]

Without compromising your relationship with SK or any contractual constraints can you provide any feedback on the manuscript?

I can say I absolutely loved the book. I think a new SK reader could pick up Doctor Sleep and enjoy it immensely, but for fans of The Shining, there are a lot of great moments where you feel the connection really come alive.

King avoids the usual traps of a sequel because he didn't just write the same story over again. (A lesser author would have already taken us back to the Overlook several more times in The Shining 2, The Shining 3, etc.)

Dan Torrance *feels* like an adult who was once Danny Torrance. The personal demons that haunt him are very real -- King puts his first-hand knowledge of alcoholism to great use.

There are so many great parts that could be spoiled if someone tells you too much before you dig in. In fact, I would strongly recommend everyone just put on blinders when it comes to the early reviews and go into the book fresh. Don't let anyone give away the moments that are so perfectly Stephen King that you want to read the book all over again as soon as you turn the last page.

Sorry, I know that isn't a lot of help!

Brian

[swintek]

[/QUOTE]

Brian,

Without compromising your relationship with SK or any contractual constraints can you provide any feedback on the manuscript?[/QUOTE]

And, *this* is the only really important question in all of this. As prices and editions keep increasing in a "bad" limited edition market, I find myself relieved to worry less and less about the collectibility of any particular book, and more and more about how good the book actually is!

I know this is the wrong forum for such an opinion, but did want to say- Thank you for asking, Ben...

Ron

[The Library Policeman]

Without compromising your relationship with SK or any contractual constraints can you provide any feedback on the manuscript?

I can say I absolutely loved the book. I think a new SK reader could pick up Doctor Sleep and enjoy it immensely, but for fans of The Shining, there are a lot of great moments where you feel the connection really come alive.

King avoids the usual traps of a sequel because he didn't just write the same story over again. (A lesser author would have already taken us back to the Overlook several more times in The Shining 2, The Shining 3, etc.)

Dan Torrance *feels* like an adult who was once Danny Torrance. The personal demons that haunt him are very real -- King puts his first-hand knowledge of alcoholism to great use.

There are so many great parts that could be spoiled if someone tells you too much before you dig in. In fact, I would strongly recommend everyone just put on blinders when it comes to the early reviews and go into the book fresh. Don't let anyone give away the moments that are so perfectly Stephen King that you want to read the book all over again as soon as you turn the last page.

Sorry, I know that isn't a lot of help!

Brian

Sounds great, Brian. Cannot wait to read this. :D

[ELazansky]

Great review Brian - can't wait to read it!

[Ben Mears]

Without compromising your relationship with SK or any contractual constraints can you provide any feedback on the manuscript?

I can say I absolutely loved the book. I think a new SK reader could pick up Doctor Sleep and enjoy it immensely, but for fans of The Shining, there are a lot of great moments where you feel the connection really come alive.

King avoids the usual traps of a sequel because he didn't just write the same story over again. (A lesser author would have already taken us back to the Overlook several more times in The Shining 2, The Shining 3, etc.)

Dan Torrance *feels* like an adult who was once Danny Torrance. The personal demons that haunt him are very real -- King puts his first-hand knowledge of alcoholism to great use.

There are so many great parts that could be spoiled if someone tells you too much before you dig in. In fact, I would strongly recommend everyone just put on blinders when it comes to the early reviews and go into the book fresh. Don't let anyone give away the moments that are so perfectly Stephen King that you want to read the book all over again as soon as you turn the last page.

Sorry, I know that isn't a lot of help!

Brian

Thanks Brian, much appreciated. Based on your insights it sounds like SK has succeeded in delivering an exciting new story rather than retreading an old one.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Excellent work from CD on this today. I'm just relieved I wasn't on holiday abroad for this one like I was when IT was announced!!

I'm the one that was traveling today. My first missed S/L since.......wow.....I can't remember that far back.

Oh we'll, I will be one of those in the second hand market looking. Silly me, having to travel to make money.

Mulleins

That sucks. Did you manage to pick one up from miskatonic books, Ralph?

:cry: nope....sold out as well.

Mulleins

[Ari_Racing]

Waiting list maybe?

[Brian James Freeman]

Waiting list maybe?

Mindy is keeping a list of anyone who contacts her, so I would definitely recommend emailing her in case a copy becomes available. We're not doing a formal list through the site because we almost always end up with about 500 people signed up. We usually have less than 5 cancellations for books signed by King, so that seems like overkill. (Plus there are inevitably the people who think joining the Waiting List means they have a copy reserved and then they yell at Mindy when they don't get one.)

Brian

[Brice]

So you make a srict policy of unwarranted Mindy yelling means no books for you.

[cit74]

Is mindy allowed to yell back? Or is that not part of your business model?

[Brice]

I believe she's contractually obligated to do so. :P

[cit74]

Now if she recorded these interactions that might be entertaining as well; I am sure there is also a lot of begging, pleading, possibly involving the sale of first born children

[Brice]

They are working on an ultra limited s/l of the best of her emails as we speak.

[cit74]

Will it be bigger than Knowing darkness or IT? And how will they announce it?

[mcdonaldj]

Without compromising your relationship with SK or any contractual constraints can you provide any feedback on the manuscript?

I can say I absolutely loved the book. I think a new SK reader could pick up Doctor Sleep and enjoy it immensely, but for fans of The Shining, there are a lot of great moments where you feel the connection really come alive.

King avoids the usual traps of a sequel because he didn't just write the same story over again. (A lesser author would have already taken us back to the Overlook several more times in The Shining 2, The Shining 3, etc.)

Dan Torrance *feels* like an adult who was once Danny Torrance. The personal demons that haunt him are very real -- King puts his first-hand knowledge of alcoholism to great use.

There are so many great parts that could be spoiled if someone tells you too much before you dig in. In fact, I would strongly recommend everyone just put on blinders when it comes to the early reviews and go into the book fresh. Don't let anyone give away the moments that are so perfectly Stephen King that you want to read the book all over again as soon as you turn the last page.

Sorry, I know that isn't a lot of help!

Brian

I really cannot wait to read this now - hands down the most exciting new King book in recent memory.

[Patrick]

Brian, you wrote exactly the kind of review I seldom see but love so much. You gave away nothing, yet conveyed your excitement. Thank you.

[Brian James Freeman]

The DOCTOR SLEEP Slipcased Gift Edition now 90% sold out:

http://www.cemeterydance.com/extras/doctor-sleep-slipcased-gift-edition-90-sold-out/

Brian

[CyberGhostface]

Damn it, now I'm tempted. ><

[ICry4Oy]

Dammit - got one!

Dear Cemetery Dance,

Please do not announce any new Numbered or Signed Limited or Gift books for a month or two, my pocketbook is in pain!

Love Always,
Clay:emot-cthulhu:

[bdwyer19]

I'm more than happy with my S/L. If I later feel tempted for a Gift ed., I'll take my chances on the secondary market.

[Brice]

Dammit - got one!

Dear Cemetery Dance,

Please do not announce any new Numbered or Signed Limited or Gift books for a month or two, my pocketbook is in pain!

Love Always,
Clay:emot-cthulhu:

Because they love you (and your dollars) they just announced each short story released as a separate s/l collection...lettered only. :P

[Merlin1958]

Sorry Brian, but as a show of support (and because his terms are so great) I'm getting my GE from David @ Betts. Purchased my GE of The Shining there as well.

[Jimimck]

Yeah I took David up on The GE of The Shining too.
Haven't caved and purchased a GE Dr Sleep yet. Thinking that decision will be stripped away soon when they sell out.

[Brian James Freeman]

Sorry Brian, but as a show of support (and because his terms are so great) I'm getting my GE from David @ Betts. Purchased my GE of The Shining there as well.

I think I actually recommended everyone buy up his stock of The Shining, so I also recommend you do the same thing with Doctor Sleep! :)

Brian

[Merlin1958]

Sorry Brian, but as a show of support (and because his terms are so great) I'm getting my GE from David @ Betts. Purchased my GE of The Shining there as well.

I think I actually recommended everyone buy up his stock of The Shining, so I also recommend you do the same thing with Doctor Sleep! :)

Brian

Of course you did!!! You're the best!!!

[CyberGhostface]

Wasn't going to get it but I changed my mind and ordered the GE. Hopefully I'll be more frugal in the future; this is the third limited edition I've ordered in the past year. :sweat_002:

[herbertwest]

Dammit - got one!

Dear Cemetery Dance,

Please do not announce any new Numbered or Signed Limited or Gift books for a month or two, my pocketbook is in pain!

Love Always,
Clay:emot-cthulhu:


Well... there are the PS Publishing anniversary editions of CHRISTINE & PET SEMATARY... but i wont be getting them.
However, i would love a chapbook with AFTERLIFE ;-)

[Brian James Freeman]

Just a heads-up: The Gift Edition of Doctor Sleep WILL sell out this weekend, so this is your last chance to place an order:

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king07

I'm trying to remember if a Stephen King Gift Edition has ever sold out in less than a week after it was announced... We've had a couple sell out pre-publication (From a Buick 8 and Full Dark, No Stars), but never anywhere near this quickly.

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

The DOCTOR SLEEP Gift Edition of 1,750 copies officially Sold Out this morning, just one week after it was announced!

Brian

[Coulrophobia]

The DOCTOR SLEEP Gift Edition of 1,750 copies officially Sold Out this morning, just one week after it was announced!

Brian

Congratulations to you and all at Cemetery Dance. Truly amazing work of art, and I look forward to seeing your next masterpiece.

[jhanic]

The DOCTOR SLEEP Gift Edition of 1,750 copies officially Sold Out this morning, just one week after it was announced!

Brian

Congratulations, the whole crew at CD!

John

[ChristineB]

Congratulations, CD!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Well done all at CD.

[Lauterer]

Congratulate to US ALL!!!

[biomieg]

Brian/Dan, how much does it cost to ship a CD magazine to Europe?

[DanHocker]

Brian/Dan, how much does it cost to ship a CD magazine to Europe?

Looks like about $7.

[biomieg]

Okay, thanks!

*Edit: I'm in the checkout process now but my only options are First Class Package International Service ($16.74) and Priority Mail International ($38.99). Is there a way to solve this?

[Brian James Freeman]

Okay, thanks!

*Edit: I'm in the checkout process now but my only options are First Class Package International Service ($16.74) and Priority Mail International ($38.99). Is there a way to solve this?

Working on this now! All of the software upgrades for the postage rates have caused some other unintended problems like certain mail options just not appearing on certain items. It's been fun! Will post when I have an answer on how to fix it, hopefully it will be soon!

Brian

[biomieg]

Okay, no problem. I'm glad you guys are on top of things :)

[Brian James Freeman]

Just wanted to share this terrific review of Bill Pronzini's new Cemetery Dance books:

http://lareviewofbooks.org/article.php?id=1387

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

Okay, no problem. I'm glad you guys are on top of things :)

We try! We're still finding some weird shipping setting glitches, but we're almost 100% back to full speed. In the case of your issue, everything IS set up correctly, it's just refusing to do what it's supposed to do. :)

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

Hey Brian!

When I do the checkout, I only have one shipping option.

Is it okay?

[Jimimck]

Has anyone got a copy of John Russo's Undead recently published?
Just curious to hear what people thought of the production? Is it worth picking up?

I like the idea of having the grandfather of Zombie stories in my collection.

[needfulthings]

Has anyone got a copy of John Russo's Undead recently published?
Just curious to hear what people thought of the production? Is it worth picking up?

I like the idea of having the grandfather of Zombie stories in my collection.

JUST REPRINTS OF THESE TWO BOOKS NOTHING NEW. PICK UP 2nd HAND ON THE INTERNET.
http://imageshack.us/a/img853/4628/img787z.jpg

[Lauterer]

Has anyone got a copy of John Russo's Undead recently published?
Just curious to hear what people thought of the production? Is it worth picking up?

I like the idea of having the grandfather of Zombie stories in my collection.

I ordered the lettered one when it was still available, but is still in production i think... (Brian??)

[Brian James Freeman]

Hey Brian!

When I do the checkout, I only have one shipping option.

Is it okay?

Maybe, maybe not... I'm still trying to get one option fixed! No idea why it isn't loading because everything is configured right, but the system just isn't "seeing" that option.

Drop me a line via email with a list of what you're ordering and I'll check and see what your options "should" be!

Sorry about the inconvenience!

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

Has anyone got a copy of John Russo's Undead recently published?
Just curious to hear what people thought of the production? Is it worth picking up?

I like the idea of having the grandfather of Zombie stories in my collection.

I ordered the lettered one when it was still available, but is still in production i think... (Brian??)

Yes! The UNDEAD Lettered Edition will probably be out this fall. Sorry about the long wait on the Lettered Editions. We have a big batch of 30 coming in next month, which will really help us catch-up. We had so many vendor problems on the traycases but we've finally found three companies who really care about doing it right and they're working on our backlog now!

Brian

[carlosdetweiller]

Brian, Would the lettered editions of SIDES by Peter Straub and SIMS: Book Five by F. Paul Wilson be in the big batch of 30 coming next month? Thanks.

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian, Would the lettered editions of SIDES by Peter Straub and SIMS: Book Five by F. Paul Wilson be in the big batch of 30 coming next month? Thanks.

SIMS 5 is with our "regular" traycase maker, the guy we've always used and who did the previous 4 books in the series. (But he can only produce about 10 a year for us, which is why we've had to try out others to catch up.)

SIDES is also one of his and will be definitely finished this year, but he hasn't given us a timeframe yet. He has two others before it, so I'm thinking by summer?

I'll post the list of 30 on our Production Updates page as soon as we get the approval cases for all of them and we confirm they fit their cases okay, which should be around the first week of March!

Brian

[carlosdetweiller]

I appreciate the update, Brian. Thanks again.

[Ari_Racing]

Maybe, maybe not... I'm still trying to get one option fixed! No idea why it isn't loading because everything is configured right, but the system just isn't "seeing" that option.

Drop me a line via email with a list of what you're ordering and I'll check and see what your options "should" be!

Sorry about the inconvenience!

Brian

THANK YOU!

[swintek]

Brian, Would the lettered editions of SIDES by Peter Straub and SIMS: Book Five by F. Paul Wilson be in the big batch of 30 coming next month? Thanks.

SIMS 5 is with our "regular" traycase maker, the guy we've always used and who did the previous 4 books in the series. (But he can only produce about 10 a year for us, which is why we've had to try out others to catch up.)

SIDES is also one of his and will be definitely finished this year, but he hasn't given us a timeframe yet. He has two others before it, so I'm thinking by summer?

I'll post the list of 30 on our Production Updates page as soon as we get the approval cases for all of them and we confirm they fit their cases okay, which should be around the first week of March!

Brian


Sorry for jumping in here on your guys' exchange- but, I can't help but wonder if it's about time we all rethink the whole "traycase" thing. Considering that they (and slipcases to a certain degree as well) seem to be the single thing that holds up production on a book- could it be time to at least consider dropping them? Maybe take that $ and put it into the actual book...?! I remember talking to Bill at Subpress about 15 years ago, and he was fed up with the delays (months at the time) that slipcases were causing his business, and he was going to drop them all together. Which he pretty much did- at least on his "regular" limited editions, and nobody seemed to mind (I thought I would, but as I get older- ahh, who cares?! I'll paraphrase the great Eddie Campbell who once said that slipcases were "just another place for cockroaches and spiders to hide"). Now, all these years later- traycases seem to be holding up books for ...gulp- years! Is it time to think "out of the box" (see what I did there?) on what we want in our limited editions?

Any thoughts?

Ron

[DanHocker]

Brian, Would the lettered editions of SIDES by Peter Straub and SIMS: Book Five by F. Paul Wilson be in the big batch of 30 coming next month? Thanks.

SIMS 5 is with our "regular" traycase maker, the guy we've always used and who did the previous 4 books in the series. (But he can only produce about 10 a year for us, which is why we've had to try out others to catch up.)

SIDES is also one of his and will be definitely finished this year, but he hasn't given us a timeframe yet. He has two others before it, so I'm thinking by summer?

I'll post the list of 30 on our Production Updates page as soon as we get the approval cases for all of them and we confirm they fit their cases okay, which should be around the first week of March!

Brian


Sorry for jumping in here on your guys' exchange- but, I can't help but wonder if it's about time we all rethink the whole "traycase" thing. Considering that they (and slipcases to a certain degree as well) seem to be the single thing that holds up production on a book- could it be time to at least consider dropping them? Maybe take that $ and put it into the actual book...?! I remember talking to Bill at Subpress about 15 years ago, and he was fed up with the delays (months at the time) that slipcases were causing his business, and he was going to drop them all together. Which he pretty much did- at least on his "regular" limited editions, and nobody seemed to mind (I thought I would, but as I get older- ahh, who cares?! I'll paraphrase the great Eddie Campbell who once said that slipcases were "just another place for cockroaches and spiders to hide"). Now, all these years later- traycases seem to be holding up books for ...gulp- years! Is it time to think "out of the box" (see what I did there?) on what we want in our limited editions?

Any thoughts?

Ron

I've always liked slipcases over either not having them or tray cases. Our slip cased editions are some of my favorite, with a few exceptions. We just have a huge backlog, and once we get caught up they shouldn't be held up nearly as much. Catching up is the problem, which we are making great strides this year at doing.

On a side note, as awesome as it'll be to catch up, I am not looking forward to shipping 30 lettered editions in March.

[CyberGhostface]

I prefer at the very least some sort of slipcase if only to protect the book from wear. I'm a bit ticked that SP didn't include one for NOS4A2--you'd think if you're going to pay over a hundred bucks for a book they'd throw in a cardboard slip to protect it. :arg:

[Jimimck]

Yeah I agree, gotta have a slipcase for a nice limited edition. CD seem to get asked often which of their slipcased will fit other books not issued with one, so there's a good indication as to what people want... Not to mention the aftermarket ones people snap up for books CD don't even publish.

[Randall Flagg]

CD has some cool Doctor Sleep images that can be used as desktop backgrounds:
http://www.cemeterydance.com/extras/doctor-sleep-by-stephen-king-desktop-wallpapers/

Example:
http://www.cemeterydance.com/downloads/doctorsleep/DoctorSleep_gift_1024x768.jpg

[Jimimck]

Nice email from CD this morning saying The Exorcist 40th Anniversary edition will be shipping soon. Yay.

[Merlin1958]

Nice email from CD this morning saying The Exorcist 40th Anniversary edition will be shipping soon. Yay.

Oh, very cool!!!!

[Ricky]

Brian/Dan: I've been trying to use the CD 40% off coupon and everytime I sign in and try to add more than 1 thing to my cart, it signs me back out. Help?

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian/Dan: I've been trying to use the CD 40% off coupon and everytime I sign in and try to add more than 1 thing to my cart, it signs me back out. Help?

I remember this problem from the old site, but I haven't seen it at all on the new site! I don't know if that means you win a prize or what. :) Can you send me an email with your browser type and version number? Thanks!

[Ben Staad]

Brian/Dan: I've been trying to use the CD 40% off coupon and everytime I sign in and try to add more than 1 thing to my cart, it signs me back out. Help?

I remember this problem from the old site, but I haven't seen it at all on the new site! I don't know if that means you win a prize or what. :) Can you send me an email with your browser type and version number? Thanks!

Hooray! Ricky may have won a prize (or what) for helping debug the CD website. Great job, Ricky! :emot-cthulhu:

[mistercrowley]

Brian I deleted the 40% off coupon by mistake can you message me the code?

[Ricky]

An S/L of Doctor Sleep?! Free and hand delivered to my house? You guys shouldn't have!

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian/Dan: I've been trying to use the CD 40% off coupon and everytime I sign in and try to add more than 1 thing to my cart, it signs me back out. Help?

Did you happen to email me already? I was just checking through all of my mail and didn't see anything, but no worries if you haven't had a chance. I'll make sure you get the discount even if the special ends before we figure out what's going on!

Brian

[Merlin1958]

Brian/Dan: I've been trying to use the CD 40% off coupon and everytime I sign in and try to add more than 1 thing to my cart, it signs me back out. Help?

Did you happen to email me already? I was just checking through all of my mail and didn't see anything, but no worries if you haven't had a chance. I'll make sure you get the discount even if the special ends before we figure out what's going on!

Brian

Damn, if you don't rock!!! LOL

[shaq]

I've just checked my CD account and realised I ordered the 'Another 2012 Forthcoming Grab Bag!' last year and wondered how that was coming along?

Totally forgot about it. I bought one once before and they were fab.

I do hope that there'll be a Doctor related surprise in there to cure my Sleep problems!

Lol

Dave

[Brian James Freeman]

I've just checked my CD account and realised I ordered the 'Another 2012 Forthcoming Grab Bag!' last year and wondered how that was coming along?

Totally forgot about it. I bought one once before and they were fab.

I do hope that there'll be a Doctor related surprise in there to cure my Sleep problems!

Lol

Dave

Hey Dave!

The "Another 2012 Forthcoming Grab Bag" titles are all projected to be out this winter as planned. The only announced title from the Grab Bag is the Shivers 7 limited edition. The other three are in production, but I *think* they are still unannounced -- I have to double-check my list at the office tomorrow. :)

Brian

[shaq]

Shivers VII! Excellent, looking forward to it. Some good stories in there.

Cool, it'll be good to see what they are,

Cheers, Dave

[Brian James Freeman]

Shivers VII! Excellent, looking forward to it. Some good stories in there.

Cool, it'll be good to see what they are,

Cheers, Dave

I have confirmed the other books in this deal aren't announced yet, but they are almost all ready for the printer, so we'll be announcing and publishing them over the next few months!

Brian

[Coulrophobia]

If I may ask are the Doctor Sleep covers being produced/printed by the same company that produced the IT 25th Anniv. cover? Also why 3 covers for Doctor Sleep, but only 1 for IT? Thank you for any information you can provide.

[Brian James Freeman]

If I may ask are the Doctor Sleep covers being produced/printed by the same company that produced the IT 25th Anniv. cover? Also why 3 covers for Doctor Sleep, but only 1 for IT? Thank you for any information you can provide.

Thanks for asking! Yes, we'll be using the same printer for Doctor Sleep as we did for IT and the previous couple of Stephen King books.

As to your other question, the general answer is, each book is its own production with different requirements. Sometimes we have several choices for the cover art, sometimes we only have one. We might have several options we think would work, but maybe there is only one option that the author, agent, and everyone else like as much as we do.

My personal preference is to have different artwork for each edition, but I am just one vote in the process. :)

Best,
Brian

[shaq]

Shivers VII! Excellent, looking forward to it. Some good stories in there.

Cool, it'll be good to see what they are,

Cheers, Dave

I have confirmed the other books in this deal aren't announced yet, but they are almost all ready for the printer, so we'll be announcing and publishing them over the next few months!

Brian

Cheers Brian, I'll keep an eye out for the announcements, very exciting!

Dave

[LostAlivE]

Brian do you plan on doing a print of all 3 covers together? I like all three covers of Doctor Sleep and thought it would be nice to have a limited edition print run of them. That way we could have them framed. It may be just me but I know I would like one large print to hang on the wall.

[Ari_Racing]

Doctor Sleep artwork porfolio! We look forward for it!

Actually, here's a list of cool stuff that CD MUST produce (yes...it's a must! :) ):

- Doctor Sleep Artwork porfolio
- Printed edition of A face in the crowd.
- Slipcase for Cemetery Dance's Blockade Billy + Cemetery Dance's A Face in the crowd
- Printed edition of Afterlife
- From a buick 8 artwork porfolio
- Full Dark, No Stars artwork porfolio
- Sword in the darkness printed edition.

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian do you plan on doing a print of all 3 covers together? I like all three covers of Doctor Sleep and thought it would be nice to have a limited edition print run of them. That way we could have them framed. It may be just me but I know I would like one large print to hang on the wall.

We've talked about a few different options for other presentations of the artwork, but nothing is set in stone just yet!

Brian

[Coulrophobia]

If I may ask are the Doctor Sleep covers being produced/printed by the same company that produced the IT 25th Anniv. cover? Also why 3 covers for Doctor Sleep, but only 1 for IT? Thank you for any information you can provide.

Thanks for asking! Yes, we'll be using the same printer for Doctor Sleep as we did for IT and the previous couple of Stephen King books.

As to your other question, the general answer is, each book is its own production with different requirements. Sometimes we have several choices for the cover art, sometimes we only have one. We might have several options we think would work, but maybe there is only one option that the author, agent, and everyone else like as much as we do.

My personal preference is to have different artwork for each edition, but I am just one vote in the process. :)

Best,
Brian

Thank you very much for the information.

[Randall Flagg]

If I may ask are the Doctor Sleep covers being produced/printed by the same company that produced the IT 25th Anniv. cover? Also why 3 covers for Doctor Sleep, but only 1 for IT? Thank you for any information you can provide.
I thought IT had a different DJ for each of the three editions...

[DanHocker]

If I may ask are the Doctor Sleep covers being produced/printed by the same company that produced the IT 25th Anniv. cover? Also why 3 covers for Doctor Sleep, but only 1 for IT? Thank you for any information you can provide.
I thought IT had a different DJ for each of the three editions...

There where 3 different DJ designs, however the artwork was the same on all 3.

[Randall Flagg]

I guess it was the fonts and lettering design, size, etc. that were different.

[Ben Mears]

Doctor Sleep artwork porfolio! We look forward for it!

Actually, here's a list of cool stuff that CD MUST produce (yes...it's a must! :) ):

...- Sword in the darkness printed edition.

Great suggestion, Ari.
As I mentioned in a prior post , I submitted a Sword In The Darkness limited edition proposal with some very cool artwork to SK in 2009 that would have donated all profits to the Haven Fund but, not surprisingly, it was turned down. I'm sure the primary reason was that SK doesn't think it is a good novel (probably accurate) but it still has hsitorical/developmental significance and would be of interest to hard core fans.
Brian, feel free to run with the idea! I think the Haven donation offer from a prominent publisher like CD could potentially offset SK's concerns. The excerpt I read in Stephen King Unpublished was very Bachman like and, even with its warts, was an enjoyable read.

[Randall Flagg]

If I may ask are the Doctor Sleep covers being produced/printed by the same company that produced the IT 25th Anniv. cover? Also why 3 covers for Doctor Sleep, but only 1 for IT? Thank you for any information you can provide.
I thought IT had a different DJ for each of the three editions...

There where 3 different DJ designs, however the artwork was the same on all 3.
Thanks. The DJ's can be viewed here (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king06); click on the DJ's tab.

Side by side:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1361224464-It%20djs.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Thanks, RF. After a while you forget just how cool the "IT" cover art is!!!

[ChristineB]

My last MIA from these boards much have been somewhat a premonition, cause if I had been here for the release of that IT I would have had to beg Mr. Moneybags (my husband) for the limited of this. It's the only one I would have been able to justify the cost on, since it is my favorite King book and I love the artwork on it. :)

[Coulrophobia]

Thanks. The DJ's can be viewed here (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king06); click on the DJ's tab.

Side by side:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1361224464-It%20djs.jpg

Thank you for the side by side image interesting to see this perspective.

[Randall Flagg]

$20!!!
Aren't these available from CD?
cemetery dance mag, Stephen King, First Story He Was Paid For, The Glass Floor (http://www.ebay.com/itm/cemetery-dance-mag-Stephen-King-First-Story-He-Was-Paid-For-The-Glass-Floor-/230931835291?pt=Magazines&hash=item35c49c299b)

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mkxael8RWKp8mJHXkY4Fwxw.jpg

[Brian James Freeman]

$20!!!
Aren't these available from CD?
cemetery dance mag, Stephen King, First Story He Was Paid For, The Glass Floor (http://www.ebay.com/itm/cemetery-dance-mag-Stephen-King-First-Story-He-Was-Paid-For-The-Glass-Floor-/230931835291?pt=Magazines&hash=item35c49c299b)

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mkxael8RWKp8mJHXkY4Fwxw.jpg

Ha, I saw that!

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/_cd068

[Dan]

I've been reading through The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book: Revised & Updated 2nd Edition and love it! So far a good mix of questions. I hope to have a review of this up on the normal sites soon!

Chadbourne's art is amazing, as always.

[Brian James Freeman]

I've been reading through The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book: Revised & Updated 2nd Edition and love it! So far a good mix of questions. I hope to have a review of this up on the normal sites soon!

Chadbourne's art is amazing, as always.

Yes, he did a great job!

Brian

[DanHocker]

The Exorcist 40th Anniversary Limited Editions are almost done shipping. While you're waiting for yours to arrive, Brian posted some cool pictures of it on his blog. Check it out. (http://brianjamesfreeman.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/photos-of-the-exorcist-40th-anniversary-special-limited-edition-from-lonely-road-books/)

[Coulrophobia]

The Exorcist 40th Anniversary Limited Editions are almost done shipping. While you're waiting for yours to arrive, Brian posted some cool pictures of it on his blog. Check it out. (http://brianjamesfreeman.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/photos-of-the-exorcist-40th-anniversary-special-limited-edition-from-lonely-road-books/)


The imagery used for the book is stunning. Just looking at them made me feel uneasy wondering if they would start moving. Great Job!

[Jimimck]

Looks fantastic. Looking forward to this to arrive.
There was a photo posted on the lonely road Facebook page of the book sans dustjacket, and it looks great with red lettering on a cream binding.

[Brian James Freeman]

Looks fantastic. Looking forward to this to arrive.
There was a photo posted on the lonely road Facebook page of the book sans dustjacket, and it looks great with red lettering on a cream binding.

Not the best shot because I don't have a good background color here at the moment, but you certainly get the idea:


http://www.lonelyroadbooks.com/images/books/theexorcist/photos/theexorcistlimitednoDJ.jpg

[Coulrophobia]

Very nice binding.

[Randall Flagg]

That is pretty.

[jhanic]

Looks fantastic. Looking forward to this to arrive.
There was a photo posted on the lonely road Facebook page of the book sans dustjacket, and it looks great with red lettering on a cream binding.

Not the best shot because I don't have a good background color here at the moment, but you certainly get the idea:


http://www.lonelyroadbooks.com/images/books/theexorcist/photos/theexorcistlimitednoDJ.jpg

Is that "pea soup green"? :P

John

[Merlin1958]

That looks Great!!! Can't wait til I get mine!!!

I think I feel a Dolso case coming on!!! LOL

[Coulrophobia]

A raised binding with a upside down cross would of been interesting

[SierraKiloCollector]

One thing to add here... the IT dustjacket is a complete, wrap-around scene from front to back on all THREE editions. Only the lettered edition dustjacket of Dr. Sleep is a complete scene from front to back.

SKC






If I may ask are the Doctor Sleep covers being produced/printed by the same company that produced the IT 25th Anniv. cover? Also why 3 covers for Doctor Sleep, but only 1 for IT? Thank you for any information you can provide.
I thought IT had a different DJ for each of the three editions...

There where 3 different DJ designs, however the artwork was the same on all 3.
Thanks. The DJ's can be viewed here (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king06); click on the DJ's tab.

Side by side:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1361224464-It%20djs.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

IT gift wraparound art, and final DJ (as always, refer to the Catalog):

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1324496713-IT%20Gift%20DJ%20998x602.jpg

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/1643/itdjxgift1230x508.jpg

[Merlin1958]

IT gift wraparound art, and final DJ (as always, refer to the Catalog):

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1324496713-IT%20Gift%20DJ%20998x602.jpg

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/1643/itdjxgift1230x508.jpg



The Catalog is your friend!!!

[Coulrophobia]

I can stare at that Orbik art all day truly beautiful.

[ChristineB]

Darn you guys here, you keep posting that book (IT) and have made me want one of the gift editions now. :P hehe

[ChristineB]

Sorry if this has already been posted, but me and the search engine on this site just don't seem to work well together. :)

How many of the trade editions of The Century's best horror fiction were produced? I looked on the site and couldn't find a number there.

[Brian James Freeman]

Sorry if this has already been posted, but me and the search engine on this site just don't seem to work well together. :)

How many of the trade editions of The Century's best horror fiction were produced? I looked on the site and could find a number there.

We do not post print runs for trade editions unless there's a contractually mandated maximum, which has only happened once. Otherwise, it's usually somewhere between 1000 and 5000 copies.

Brian

[ChristineB]

Thanks Brian.

[carlosdetweiller]

Otherwise, it's usually somewhere between 1000 and 5000 copies.


Several handfuls.