Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[carlosdetweiller]

Will do, Brian. Thanks! So has the book been published and sent out? If so, when did that happen?

I just double-checked and most of the copies were shipped during the middle two weeks of March, although there were a few stragglers that shipped later.

Brian

Uh-oh!

"I see a bad moon rising. I see trouble on the way."

I got mine on 3rd April.

That is what I thought. I seem to remember a couple of photos posted of the books as members received them a few weeks ago. I've not heard anything from PS Publishing. I started inquiring a couple of weeks ago and I got the vague reply from Nikki saying "I'll have Pete look into it." Then......nothing. I have a feeling something has gone really wrong. Either the book is lost in the mail or they didn't record my payment way back on Aug. 1, 2011 and didn't even send me a book. And, as of this morning, they haven't responded to the e-mail Brian sent on my behalf yesterday.

[carlosdetweiller]

Update: Just received a nice note of apology from Pete. Mix-up with the orders.....my copy never sent. Mailing to me next week. I'm just glad there was an extra copy. I just hope it isn't a "PC" copy.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Update: Just received a nice note of apology from Pete. Mix-up with the orders.....my copy never sent. Mailing to me next week. I'm just glad there was an extra copy. I just hope it isn't a "PC" copy.

The same thing happened with me and a lettered Colorado Kid. I ended up with a PC copy. I was excited at first, but after hearing other people getting PC copies at much lower prices I felt ripped off. Moral of the story Bob, if it is a PC copy don't except it at the publish price, negotiate.

Ralph

[divemaster]

I agree. If I ordered a lettered edition of anything and got a PC copy, I would be really ticked off. That's some serious $$. I'm really hoping for the best for you here, Bob. Good luck!

[carlosdetweiller]

Update: Just received a nice note of apology from Pete. Mix-up with the orders.....my copy never sent. Mailing to me next week. I'm just glad there was an extra copy. I just hope it isn't a "PC" copy.

The same thing happened with me and a lettered Colorado Kid. I ended up with a PC copy. I was excited at first, but after hearing other people getting PC copies at much lower prices I felt ripped off. Moral of the story Bob, if it is a PC copy don't except it at the publish price, negotiate.

Ralph

Good advice. Thanks, Ralph and divemaster. I'm thinking it will probably be a PC copy.

[Ben Staad]

Update: Just received a nice note of apology from Pete. Mix-up with the orders.....my copy never sent. Mailing to me next week. I'm just glad there was an extra copy. I just hope it isn't a "PC" copy.

The same thing happened with me and a lettered Colorado Kid. I ended up with a PC copy. I was excited at first, but after hearing other people getting PC copies at much lower prices I felt ripped off. Moral of the story Bob, if it is a PC copy don't except it at the publish price, negotiate.

Ralph

Good advice. Thanks, Ralph and divemaster. I'm thinking it will probably be a PC copy.

I think that is great advice. Hopefully it will not be a PC copy but if it is (and it was their error) I wouldn't accept it for the cost of the lettered numbered. IMO a PC and a lettered numbered are not the same product.

[Brian James Freeman]

Did I remember to post this yesterday? Meet Abra Stone from Doctor Sleep, courtesy of Vincent Chong:


http://www.cemeterydance.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/king07colorinterior01.jpg

https://www.cemeterydance.com/extras/sneak-peek-a-first-look-at-vincent-chongs-interiors-for-doctor-sleep-by-stephen-king/

Brian

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Just to set the record straight, there is no Lettered edition of this title. There is only a Numbered 1/100.

[Brian James Freeman]

Just to set the record straight, there is no Lettered edition of this title. There is only a Numbered 1/100.

Correct, there is not a Lettered Edition. The specific states are:

• Limited Hardcover "Bookshop" Edition of just 1,000 copies signed by Stephen Jones and Les Edwards
• Leatherbound Deluxe Hardcover Edition in a handmade custom traycase, limited to 100 copies signed by all of the contributors, only 83 copies will be available for sale to the general public

Both are sold out. The Deluxe Hardcover Edition looks like this:


http://brianjamesfreeman.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/abookofhorrorslettered02.jpg?w=316&h=595

Brian

[mistercrowley]

Anyone have the signed/limited 1/100 A Book of Horrors for sale?

[Ben Mears]

Did I remember to post this yesterday? Meet Abra Stone from Doctor Sleep, courtesy of Vincent Chong:


http://www.cemeterydance.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/king07colorinterior01.jpg

https://www.cemeterydance.com/extras/sneak-peek-a-first-look-at-vincent-chongs-interiors-for-doctor-sleep-by-stephen-king/

Brian

Nice shout out...Freeman, IA!

[Ben Mears]

Just to set the record straight, there is no Lettered edition of this title. There is only a Numbered 1/100.

Correct, there is not a Lettered Edition. The specific states are:

• Limited Hardcover "Bookshop" Edition of just 1,000 copies signed by Stephen Jones and Les Edwards
• Leatherbound Deluxe Hardcover Edition in a handmade custom traycase, limited to 100 copies signed by all of the contributors, only 83 copies will be available for sale to the general public

Both are sold out. The Deluxe Hardcover Edition looks like this:


http://brianjamesfreeman.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/abookofhorrorslettered02.jpg?w=316&h=595

Brian

Cool cover.

[carlosdetweiller]

Anyone have the signed/limited 1/100 A Book of Horrors for sale?

I may have a PC copy available in a week or two.

[mistercrowley]

Let me know if you want to sell

[divemaster]

Anyone have the signed/limited 1/100 A Book of Horrors for sale?

I may have a PC copy available in a week or two.

I couldn't help but laugh at that. Sorry!

(It was a "laugh so that you may not cry" type of thing.)

[Lauterer]

Did I remember to post this yesterday? Meet Abra Stone from Doctor Sleep, courtesy of Vincent Chong:


http://www.cemeterydance.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/king07colorinterior01.jpg

https://www.cemeterydance.com/extras/sneak-peek-a-first-look-at-vincent-chongs-interiors-for-doctor-sleep-by-stephen-king/

Brian



This is really a picture i like, many things to see and very atmospharical imho!

This is a cover, not the Rodriguez-one!

[Roseannebarr]

The Talisman/Black House Collectors set:
Everything has been completed and these will be shipping in April 2013.


I dont remember getting my confirmation email for shipping. Is somebody still working until the late hours of the night to get this out today?

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

The Talisman/Black House Collectors set:
Everything has been completed and these will be shipping in April 2013.


I dont remember getting my confirmation email for shipping. Is somebody still working until the late hours of the night to get this out today?

I received an e-mail a couple of weeks ago stating this would be sent soon, but haven't heard anything since. I assume they are still working on it.

[Brian James Freeman]

The Talisman/Black House Collectors set:
Everything has been completed and these will be shipping in April 2013.

I dont remember getting my confirmation email for shipping. Is somebody still working until the late hours of the night to get this out today?

Everything's here, the warehouse just got slammed with shipping 35 Lettered Editions in April, which took up most of the month. The set will be shipping as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.

Brian

[DanHocker]

Yep we'll be shipping those very very soon. I would say we'll be to them in the next couple of days.

[ICry4Oy]

Any updates on "Pure"?

[Brian James Freeman]

Any updates on "Pure"?

Nothing new to report that I know of, other than it will be published this year, but we did receive the cover artwork for Fuse and we're starting that into production. Here's a little sneak peek of about 1/20th of that cover:


http://www.cemeterydance.com/images/misc/FusePreview.jpg

Brian

[jon10g]

Can you tell me if PS Publishing will be selling Bev Vincent's new Compendium?
Thanks.

[Brian James Freeman]

Can you tell me if PS Publishing will be selling Bev Vincent's new Compendium?
Thanks.

Yep, they should be!

Brian

[jon10g]

Thanks. When will it be published?

[Jimimck]

Hey team - if you haven't read Brian's novella Blue November Storms yet - get yourself a copy and do so soon!
Its a great short story. Didn't take long to ready at all, but had me exhusted at the end of it...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/November-Storms-Brian-James-Freeman/dp/0984074511/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367443689&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+november+storms

[Brian James Freeman]

Thanks. When will it be published?

Probably around the end of the year. We just received the files from the trade publisher a little while ago, and we're now incorporating some updated/additional material Bev was kind enough to send us!

Brian

[Joe315]

Any updates on "Pure"?

Nothing new to report that I know of, other than it will be published this year, but we did receive the cover artwork for Fuse and we're starting that into production. Here's a little sneak peek of about 1/20th of that cover:


http://www.cemeterydance.com/images/misc/FusePreview.jpg

Brian

Cool! Can't wait for this either!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I got a slew of e-mails from CD updating some books I ordered from them, including some I'd entirely forgotten I bought. It was kind of like Christmas in May.

[Dan]

Me too! And I will probably forget about them again before they arrive m

[Lauterer]

Me too! And I will probably forget about them again before they arrive m


Me too... its not a critic at CD but i really thinks the waiting time for some books is mostly to long.
I ordered a signed/limited Lucifers Lottery by Edward Lee last year in may...??? Nothing new...?
I ordered a The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book: Revised & Updated 2nd Edition in July last year!...??? Officially ready for the printer next month...hopefully but do not expect to much. When i get it i think i am ready to order the third edition, becaue King made to much books in this period...hahaha

Ordered also the Prophet, today got finally an update. Furthermore an BlackHouse-limited edition, also got the information that it will ship soon... and looking forward to both...!

[carlosdetweiller]

I got a slew of e-mails from CD updating some books I ordered from them, including some I'd entirely forgotten I bought. It was kind of like Christmas in May.

Do you usually get a lot of e-mails for Christmas?

[Bad Penny]

I'm a reasonably happy camper - I have 12 Lettered Editions winging their way to me right now (the oldest having been ordered on June 30th, 2010 - Lilja's Library with original art by Glenn Chadbourne) so it's pleasing to see that CD appear to have made a good start of clearing the backlog of Lettered Editions they have :smile:

[ICry4Oy]

Any updates on "Pure"?

Nothing new to report that I know of, other than it will be published this year,...

Brian

Thanks! Last I heard from you was "spring 2013" so hopfully soon :(

[Brian James Freeman]

Any updates on "Pure"?

Nothing new to report that I know of, other than it will be published this year,...

Brian

Thanks! Last I heard from you was "spring 2013" so hopfully soon :(

Spring probably won't happen because the 35 lettered editions wrecked the schedule, plus there was a surprise addition to our list that no one was expecting (how I wish I had 2 more staffers!), but I hope it won't be too much longer! And I do think you'll be very pleased with the production values on this one! Thanks for your patience!

Brian

[sentinel]

Brian,
Any update on the Lettered Century's Best Fiction? The Artist editions are fantastic so now
I'm thinking the lettered has to exceed that! (-:

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian,
Any update on the Lettered Century's Best Fiction? The Artist editions are fantastic so now
I'm thinking the lettered has to exceed that! (-:

We have a great prototype for a cool looking two book traycase, something we've never done before, from our King case maker. They have to finish the Doctor Sleep prototype first, but The Century's Best Horror Fiction is on their summer production list, so it *should* be completed in the fall.

Brian

[ICry4Oy]

Brian,

Do you know if any of your slipcases would be a good fit for NOS4A2?

[DanHocker]

I just did a quick check and it looks like it doesn't really fit in any of our cases. Unless you want it to say 11/22/63 on the case...

[ICry4Oy]

Pass...lol, but thanks!

[bdwyer19]

I just did a quick check and it looks like it doesn't really fit in any of our cases. Unless you want it to say 11/22/63 on the case...

Great answer!!

[Roseannebarr]

I just did a quick check and it looks like it doesn't really fit in any of our cases. Unless you want it to say 11/22/63 on the case...


So does it fit in nicely in the 11/22/63 case? it wouldnt bother me if it said 11/22/63 if you line them up you dont see the sides.

[Brian James Freeman]

As always, my crappy photography skills turn something that looks awesome in person into a kind of blurry photo:


http://www.cemeterydance.com/images/misc/thetalismanblackhouse.jpg

The red is MUCH more red in real life. I think those who bought this set will be pleased!

Brian

P.S. I uploaded a new version that is a LITTLE better, ha!

[Lauterer]

whaaaaaaaaat the fuuuuuuuck....

I bought one, but ONLY one. You bought how much??? 45???

And the final question is: when you are able to buy so much Talismans, why cant you get yourself a newer 500$ Cam? :cyclops:

Looking forward to the Talisman-BlackHouse-Set!


P.S.: just joking!

[Brian James Freeman]

whaaaaaaaaat the fuuuuuuuck....

I bought one, but ONLY one. You bought how much??? 45???

haha, give or take. :)

My camera phone sucks, but usually my wife's is great, and that's the one I used, so today was totally user error. I'll try again in a moment.

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

They look really GREAT!

[TwistedNadine]

In another thread a member posted that you guys have a black slipcase that fits Book of Horrors.
Is it this one?
Black Slipcase (7 3/8 x 10 1/4 x 1 1/4)

[Brian James Freeman]

In another thread a member posted that you guys have a black slipcase that fits Book of Horrors.
Is it this one?
Black Slipcase (7 3/8 x 10 1/4 x 1 1/4)

This one?

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/X_CASES030

It was originally for The Big Book of Necon, so that sounds about right. Dan will know, and I can update that page if that's the one!

Brian

[TwistedNadine]

Just checked to see if Book of Horrors fits into the red slipcase I have for Devils Wine and it fits perfectly. This black one is the same size so must be the one. Thanks!



In another thread a member posted that you guys have a black slipcase that fits Book of Horrors.
Is it this one?
Black Slipcase (7 3/8 x 10 1/4 x 1 1/4)

This one?

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/X_CASES030

It was originally for The Big Book of Necon, so that sounds about right. Dan will know, and I can update that page if that's the one!

Brian

[DanHocker]

In another thread a member posted that you guys have a black slipcase that fits Book of Horrors.
Is it this one?
Black Slipcase (7 3/8 x 10 1/4 x 1 1/4)

This one?

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/X_CASES030

It was originally for The Big Book of Necon, so that sounds about right. Dan will know, and I can update that page if that's the one!

Brian

Yep that's the one.

[DanHocker]

I just did a quick check and it looks like it doesn't really fit in any of our cases. Unless you want it to say 11/22/63 on the case...


So does it fit in nicely in the 11/22/63 case? it wouldnt bother me if it said 11/22/63 if you line them up you dont see the sides.

It's actually a little loose. I was mostly just being funny.

[Brian James Freeman]

Here is Rose Flanagan, who is known as Rose the Hat by the True Knot, the nomadic family she travels with in Doctor Sleep:

http://www.cemeterydance.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/king07colorinterior02.jpg

[Brian James Freeman]

Something dark is coming...

http://www.SomethingDarkIsComing.com

Brian

[Kingfan24]

Very very interesting Brian! Is there any more details you can give? Pleaseeeeeeee?

[surly]

anything to do with a couple of brothers from a certain county?

[Ben Staad]

Looks interesting.

[Brian James Freeman]

anything to do with a couple of brothers from a certain county?

Although there is very little I can confirm right now, I can confirm that it is unrelated to that particular project.

Brian

[Kingfan24]

When should we expect to know more?

[Brian James Freeman]

When should we expect to know more?

My crystal ball says that the morning of Tuesday, May 14th could prove interesting...

Brian

[mikejess]

Dang! I am going to be getting on an airplane for Korea on 5/14 at 6:40 am pacific time.

[bdwyer19]

Dang! I am going to be getting on an airplane for Korea on 5/14 at 6:40 am pacific time.

Buy wifi on the plane :)

[mikejess]

Good idea. I am thinking I will really need it for my work and my company will pay for it :wink:

[Roseannebarr]

When should we expect to know more?

My crystal ball says that the morning of Tuesday, May 14th could prove interesting...

Brian


On my calendar. Very Intrigued. Very Very Intrigued. Feel free to PM me with details, i have been known to be an excellent secret keeper.

[CyberGhostface]

I hope it's not a Stephen King book just because I'm all out thanks to the LEs of The Shining, Dr. Sleep and NOS4A2. :panic:

[Ari_Racing]

http://cemeterydance.com/somethingdarkiscoming/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/SOMETHINGDARK.jpg

The illustration belongs to Glenn Chadbourne. I don't know if it's related to the project but that might be a clue.

[Bad Penny]

When CD let loose the hounds of hell with the Lettered Edition backlog, they certainly don't show restraint (yes, that's a good thing) ...

All 12 of these turned up yesterday and this morning (I'm still not sure 100% whether I like the consistency of the slipcases or not - however; I'm just happy that some of these titles have finally made it my way) :smile:

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/LETTERED2.jpg

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/LETTERED1.jpg

[jhanic]

WOW!!!

John

[Jimimck]

Boom! Lettered much?

[cit74]

WOW indeed

[Scoogs]

Now that's impressive!

[George at C-Springs]

All of these came in the past few days; looks like I'll need to start up a separate Brian James Freeman shelf in the bookcase. Which means I need another bookcase. Damn you Brian.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG0246.jpg

[DanHocker]

When CD let loose the hounds of hell with the Lettered Edition backlog, they certainly don't show restraint (yes, that's a good thing) ...

All 12 of these turned up yesterday and this morning (I'm still not sure 100% whether I like the consistency of the slipcases or not - however; I'm just happy that some of these titles have finally made it my way) :smile:

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/LETTERED2.jpg

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/LETTERED1.jpg

We're not really sure how we feel about the consistency either. I can say this though, I think they look really good on the shelf next to each other.

[ChristineB]

WoW BP! Glad you finally got them all and in good shape.

Not sure I like how they all pretty much look the same myself, but I didn't buy them so my opinion doesn't really count.

[TwistedNadine]

Must have been great getting them all in at one time after the long wait.
I do have to comment tho that I am not a fan of the uniformity and similarities.
I will buy lettered editions if they are unique and special in some way. These do not seem unique nor special.
Sorry, just my opinion.
Not bashing CD! You guys have produced more than a few beautiful editions which I am proud to own!

[Brian James Freeman]

Must have been great getting them all in at one time after the long wait.
I do have to comment tho that I am not a fan of the uniformity and similarities.
I will buy lettered editions if they are unique and special in some way. These do not seem unique nor special.
Sorry, just my opinion.
Not bashing CD! You guys have produced more than a few beautiful editions which I am proud to own!

Yeah, like Dan said, we were definitely on the fence about the idea. It was something different to try that allowed us to get 35 older projects done at the same time, which seems to have made most of the collectors happy. The books certainly look like they're part of a set if you have 12+ titles. And there's still the other features such as upgraded binding, low print run, satin ribbon page markers, etc, to set them apart from the Limited and other editions. But I can definitely understand if someone didn't dig the look!

Brian

[ChristineB]

I signed up for that contest through the link provided... was I suppose to get an email from your system, cause I haven't yet and it's been a couple hours now.

[Brian James Freeman]

I signed up for that contest through the link provided... was I suppose to get an email from your system, cause I haven't yet and it's been a couple hours now.

Nope, probably no email until the announcement! If you want the personalized link to share, though, it's on the confirmation page after you submit your address. You can access it again by returning to the promo page and entering your address again:

http://cemeterydance.com/somethingdarkiscoming/?ref=1Qscl

(You won't be signed-up a second time, it'll just take you to the confirmation page again.)

If you've already passed around your link, that page will also tell you how many friends have clicked through your link, etc, if you're curious about that sort of thing!

Brian

[mikeC]

Brian, is there only one piece of artwork for the World War Z?

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian, is there only one piece of artwork for the World War Z?

Yeah, we weren't allowed (per the contract) to do interiors, unfortunately. THAT could have been a lot of fun.

Brian

[Jimimck]

Without going in to specifics for this book, but what sort of general reasons would an author object to illustrations being used in a publication?

[Brian James Freeman]

Without going in to specifics for this book, but what sort of general reasons would an author object to illustrations being used in a publication?

Some authors just don't like the idea in general. A lot of times, when the decision comes down from someone other than the author (an agent, the trade publisher, etc), I don't think the author actually made the request -- it's just something the agent or publisher has a hang-up about for whatever reason. Sometimes the topic is a deal breaker (for them), so we just roll with what they want and try to find other ways to make the book special.

For example, we have a special edition in the works of one of the bestselling books of the last 5 years (probably won't be ready until 2014, so it won't be announced for a while) that will have NO artwork at all -- not even a DJ. The trade publisher just wouldn't budge. So we're going to upgrade the binding and make it look like a fine, ancient volume you'd find in an old library. That wasn't our original idea, but it made the deal workable and it'll probably end up being a very cool, different book for us.

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

How can you keep all those secrets to yourself?? LOL. All those projects and all those fans anxious to know more about 'em.

[Brian James Freeman]

How can you keep all those secrets to yourself?? LOL. All those projects and all those fans anxious to know more about 'em.

A LOT of great projects under contract for 2014 and 2015. I could spill the beans, but then we'd be here all night. ;)

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

I seriously can't wait to know more about 'em! :)

[herbertwest]

So do I!

[Merlin1958]

How can you keep all those secrets to yourself?? LOL. All those projects and all those fans anxious to know more about 'em.

He runs everything through Jerome and I first and we give the "Yea" or "Nay".


The rule of thumb is generally whether or not Jerome feels the announcement should be "Puzzle-ized" or not!! :emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao:

[Roseannebarr]

How can you keep all those secrets to yourself?? LOL. All those projects and all those fans anxious to know more about 'em.

A LOT of great projects under contract for 2014 and 2015. I could spill the beans, but then we'd be here all night. ;)

Brian

I got all the time in the world. Start spilling.

[mikeC]

Without going in to specifics for this book, but what sort of general reasons would an author object to illustrations being used in a publication?

Some authors just don't like the idea in general. A lot of times, when the decision comes down from someone other than the author (an agent, the trade publisher, etc), I don't think the author actually made the request -- it's just something the agent or publisher has a hang-up about for whatever reason. Sometimes the topic is a deal breaker (for them), so we just roll with what they want and try to find other ways to make the book special.
Brian


Thanks for the info and answer. Very interesting.

[Jimimck]

Without going in to specifics for this book, but what sort of general reasons would an author object to illustrations being used in a publication?

Some authors just don't like the idea in general. A lot of times, when the decision comes down from someone other than the author (an agent, the trade publisher, etc), I don't think the author actually made the request -- it's just something the agent or publisher has a hang-up about for whatever reason. Sometimes the topic is a deal breaker (for them), so we just roll with what they want and try to find other ways to make the book special.
Brian


Thanks for the info and answer. Very interesting.

Yes thanks Brian. Always nice to get an insight to what goes on behind the scenes...
Cheers

[herbertwest]

I cant find the CARRIE GOES TO THE PROM poster by Glenn Chadbourne on the website. I guess that you ran out of them?

[Brian James Freeman]

I cant find the CARRIE GOES TO THE PROM poster by Glenn Chadbourne on the website. I guess that you ran out of them?

Yeah, I think they sold out ages ago, unless Dan has some stashed away!

[DanHocker]

Actually we have a fair amount left. I think they where pre-order only which is why they aren't on the site anymore. If you're interested just send me an email and I can enter a order for you.

[cit74]

I feel my AMEX already crying in pain...guess I will be headed into work a little late on Tuesday morning (glad I am out West though). So is it King "family" related or not?

[Roseannebarr]

does anybody have any guesses as to what it could be? I dont think i need a signed/limited of double feature. Joe Hill is covered. I need information. Please PM me with details.

[Tony]

Sigh, I might have a meeting then, would love to know what it is to find out if it's worth trying to get out of my meeting.

[Kingfan24]

Can anyone confirm/deny this is king family related or not?

[Brian James Freeman]

Can anyone confirm/deny this is king family related or not?

Cannot confirm or deny anything... But how often do we give this much advance warning of an announcement? :)

Brian

[Kingfan24]

Playing it cool I see - cemetery dance is on fire recently!

[Jimimck]

Can anyone confirm/deny this is king family related or not?

Cannot confirm or deny anything... But how often do we give this much advance warning of an announcement? :)

Brian

My guess is S/L Joyland.

If true, my credit card hates you.

:wink:

[swintek]

There's got to be a good clue in the illustration that CD chose to show with the teasers: overhead shot of someone walking down a railroad track...

[swintek]

...also in the tagline "Something Dark is Coming".... also (per the Collector Club email- no, they didn't tell us the title), there will be trade "editions" (plural), and signed "editions" (also plural)...

[killbourne]

Can anyone confirm/deny this is king family related or not?

Cannot confirm or deny anything... But how often do we give this much advance warning of an announcement? :)

Brian

Have you worked witht this author before? IF so, did his/her product sell out in a day? :)

[Roseannebarr]

Can anyone confirm/deny this is king family related or not?

Cannot confirm or deny anything... But how often do we give this much advance warning of an announcement? :)

Brian

My guess is S/L Joyland.

If true, my credit card hates you.

:wink:

That is what i was hoping for. I didnt want to be the one to speculate!!! that would be awesome.

[swintek]

I wonder if it's Dark Tower related. I can't wrap my head around that, though...it can't be a whole new set of books, that would be pointless. But their statement (in the Collector Club email) is that it is "Awesome".. so, I'm ruling out anything less than Awesome, lol.

[Brian James Freeman]

Okay, I can confirm:

We have worked with the author before.

Those previous books have sold out very quickly in several cases.

This author has many fans here on this message board -- in fact, I would say everyone here likes his work.

The book is not Joyland.

It is not a book you currently own.

The book is already designed and in production, heading to the printer next week.

The trade editions will be published on July 30th. (Signed editions will most likely ship in August because the traycase turnaround time is running 10 weeks right now and they can't start until we have a dummy book.)

There are no other editions in the works from anyone because it IS an oddity -- not a novel or novella reprint.

We've had a lot of fun putting the book together, but we know some fans will love this book and others will feel "meh" about it because it's not a novel or novella. It's one of those quirky, odd projects that are perfect for a small press.

Oh, and the regular trade edition will be available in US bookstores, but we don't know how many copies they'll have yet.

Does this help?

Brian

[swintek]

Thanks, Brian! That certainly does help. And, sounds interesting!

[swintek]

I'm thinking it's got to be The Big Guy, otherwise known as The Dude Who We Are All Here For, based on Brian's post...

[Jimimck]

Thanks Brian, all the more information to drive us crazy with anticipation :excited:

[Merlin1958]

Okay, I can confirm:

We have worked with the author before.

Those previous books have sold out very quickly in several cases.

This author has many fans here on this message board -- in fact, I would say everyone here likes his work.

The book is not Joyland.

It is not a book you currently own.

The book is already designed and in production, heading to the printer next week.

The trade editions will be published on July 30th. (Signed editions will most likely ship in August because the traycase turnaround time is running 10 weeks right now and they can't start until we have a dummy book.)

There are no other editions in the works from anyone because it IS an oddity -- not a novel or novella reprint.

We've had a lot of fun putting the book together, but we know some fans will love this book and others will feel "meh" about it because it's not a novel or novella. It's one of those quirky, odd projects that are perfect for a small press.

Oh, and the regular trade edition will be available in US bookstores, but we don't know how many copies they'll have yet.

Does this help?

Brian

You are a very evil young man!!!

:belial:

[CyberGhostface]

I'm very happy to hear that it will be available in trade format just because I'm not sure if I can afford even another Gift Edition at the moment. :)

[Brian James Freeman]

I have one more cool hint that I'm hoping I can post on Monday. It's part of what I really dug about this project.

Brian

[killbourne]

I have one more cool hint that I'm hoping I can post on Monday. It's part of what I really dug about this project.

Brian

All the hints are giving me BLUE brain.

[tippy4]

Alright Brian....you have dangled enough carrots.....let's get down to brass tacks.

Will the signed editions be in the $350 to $450 range.....like the last few CD S/Ls?

Book Book of Necon = $350
Full Dark No Stars = $350
Blockade Billy = $450
Doctor Sleep = $450

[cit74]

Alright Brian....you have dangled enough carrots.....let's get down to brass tacks.

Will the signed editions be in the $350 to $450 range.....like the last few CD S/Ls?

Book Book of Necon = $350
Full Dark No Stars = $350
Blockade Billy = $450
Doctor Sleep = $450

What if you had a short story collection by both dad and son(s). S/l by all King's (2 or 3)? What would that s/l go for?
$450?

[tippy4]

$300

[TCCBodhi]

Yes, Brian, is there price approximation so I can get the ducks (or is that ducats) lined up. Particularly the numbered, the letters are generally WAY out of my league. Can't wait for the news!!!!!

[herbertwest]

Stephen King illustrated movie trivia book?
i think that it was announced in 2009. the website mentions is for 2013, and with Glenn.

[SkippyD023]

Of course this has to happen on the one day I am out of the office. I just hope I can get cell phone reception and a chance to sneak away from my meetings long enough to place an order.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Of course this has to happen on the one day I am out of the office. I just hope I can get cell phone reception and a chance to sneak away from my meetings long enough to place an order.

I'm with you on that as well. The only day I'm in travel meetings. Fingers crossed I get a meeting break at 11.

Ralph

[Captain Hollister]

Hey Brian,

I guess the one book per customer limit will apply on the S/L's and we won't be able to help out friends who can't make it online at kick-off?

Not that I disagree with the rule :thumbsup:

[Tony]

Stephen King illustrated movie trivia book?
i think that it was announced in 2009. the website mentions is for 2013, and with Glenn.

Good catch, it is indeed probably this: http://www.cemeterydance.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=freeman04&Store_Code=CDP&search=king+movie+trivia&searchoffset=&filter_cat=&PowerSearch_Begin_Only=&sort=&range_low=&range_high=

I'll stay in my meeting then.

[Brian James Freeman]

Alright Brian....you have dangled enough carrots.....let's get down to brass tacks.

Will the signed editions be in the $350 to $450 range.....like the last few CD S/Ls?

Book Book of Necon = $350
Full Dark No Stars = $350
Blockade Billy = $450
Doctor Sleep = $450

http://www.cemeterydance.com/images/misc/magic-8-ball-IDS.gif

[Brian James Freeman]

Unannounced project.

Not in ANY online databases because I don't enter big projects until the morning of the announcement when we notify the distributors. It won't show up on other sites until after the announcement.

Also, we wouldn't be warning people for a week about a Trivia book that was announced in August 2012 and will be shipping this summer. :)

Brian

[Brice]

Limited of one of the older short story collections?

[Ari_Racing]

At first I thought it'd be Secretary of Dreams III, but when you mentioned that there will be a trade edition, I discarded that.

[Jimimck]

Maybe a limited of some Bachman story/stories?

[Dan]

My guess is SK short story collection. There seems to be enough material out there right now. Not a novel or novella. Not a reprint. Not on anyone's shelves already. Trade edition, yes. S/L, yes. Just my two cents.

[mistercrowley]

Brian said oddity which doesn't sound like a short story collection

[Dan]

Brian said oddity which doesn't sound like a short story collection

That's true. Forgot that.

[shaq]

An oddity but going to have a trade edition?? Very interesting.

I thought unfinished long lost script for a minute until I saw trade was mentioned.

[barlow]

Collected essays or some other non fiction work?

[barlow]

I know at the Dream Catcher signing years ago my friend got his copy of Danse Macabre signed and King mentioned he was thinking of some sort of follow up for to it, but that may have been the couple of articles he wrote for Fangoria.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Afterlife?

[Sir_Boomme]

an oddity eh?

is it a signed limited photo book of all King's naked baby pictures???

[Tony]

Unannounced project.

Not in ANY online databases because I don't enter big projects until the morning of the announcement when we notify the distributors. It won't show up on other sites until after the announcement.

Also, we wouldn't be warning people for a week about a Trivia book that was announced in August 2012 and will be shipping this summer. :)

Brian

Sigh, back to trying to ensure I'm not in a meeting then!

[mattgreenbean]

A collection of his short stories would probably go to one of the commercial publishers anyways. I just hope it's something I can afford. :) Here's a guess, hardcover Joyland.

[Jimimck]

Nah, I thought Joyland too, but Brian has confirmed its not....

[Sir_Boomme]

so hppy I have that lifetime membership! I can work without worrying and circling like a vulture all day...

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Oh for - you can take your lifetime membership and - give it to me! Please please please, PLEASE give it to me!!!!

[Robert Fulman]

I'm thinking it has to do with Ghost Brothers. Maybe an illustrated short story version or something.

[tippy4]

Alright Brian....you have dangled enough carrots.....let's get down to brass tacks.

Will the signed editions be in the $350 to $450 range.....like the last few CD S/Ls?

Book Book of Necon = $350
Full Dark No Stars = $350
Blockade Billy = $450
Doctor Sleep = $450

http://www.cemeterydance.com/images/misc/magic-8-ball-IDS.gif

The Magic Eight-Ball has spoken!

[tippy4]

I'm thinking it has to do with Ghost Brothers. Maybe an illustrated short story version or something.



anything to do with a couple of brothers from a certain county?

Although there is very little I can confirm right now, I can confirm that it is unrelated to that particular project.

Brian


NOPE

[herbertwest]

Afterlife?
I thought that about that, but the illustration wouldnt be matching, would it?


My guess is SK short story collection. There seems to be enough material out there right now. Not a novel or novella. Not a reprint. Not on anyone's shelves already. Trade edition, yes. S/L, yes. Just my two cents.
No, cause that would be then released by Scribner. No way that they wouldnt want it.

The illustration makes me think of STAND BY ME, Secretary of the Dreams 3? Or is it not from a train, but from a mine?

[tippy4]

I think STAND BY ME (THE BODY) when I see the illustration too....but the SOMETHING DARK IS COMING title does not fit.....unless that is the title of an anthology that includes THE BODY.

Brian said it is not a book that we already have...but that is not to say it is not a new anthology of previously published stories from different collections.

Taking that theory one step further.....maybe it is a collection of King short stories that have been turned into movies....The Body, Children of the Corn, The Lawnmower Man, The Night Flier, etc.

[Roseannebarr]

The suspense is killing me. BRIAN please PM me. I promise not to tell anyone. (Except my friends on DT) :)

[Dan]

Trade editions. Plural.

[tippy4]

I think you are reading into something that is not there.

[tippy4]

Brian.....how many versions are we looking at?

You have said there will be a trade and a S/L......how about a Lettered?......how about a G/E?

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian.....how many versions are we looking at?

You have said there will be a trade and a S/L......how about a Lettered?......how about a G/E?

Trade for retailers, Slipcased Trade, Limited, Lettered. All four have different DJs.

This is something that HAS appeared in print before, but never in one of King's collections and *never* like this.

By the way, I'm not teasing to be mean or get people excited/worked up. We actually cannot announce the full details until Tuesday. Everything this year is very scheduled because the author has, well, a very packed schedule. But we knew we had to alert everyone who will definitely want one of the signed editions that there IS an announcement coming.

Some people will love this project and some will be "meh" about it. We knew that going in, but everyone involved had a blast. So for those who dig the project for what it is, I think you're going to have a lot of fun, too.

Brian

[Ben Mears]

The Crate?
Weeds?
The Glass Floor?
Sword In The Darkness? (Ch 71 appeared in SK Uncollected!)
The Cannibals? (appeared on SK website!)

[needfulthings]

This is something that HAS appeared in print before, but never in one of King's collections and *never* like this.


BECAUSE BRIAN NEVER SAID IT WAS..... STEPHEN KING.

[Jimimck]

True.
Who else sells out S/L's quickly?

[Brian James Freeman]

This is something that HAS appeared in print before, but never in one of King's collections and *never* like this.

BECAUSE BRIAN NEVER SAID IT WAS..... STEPHEN KING.

Ha, now *that* would be mean!

[needfulthings]

This is something that HAS appeared in print before, but never in one of King's collections and *never* like this.

BECAUSE BRIAN NEVER SAID IT WAS..... STEPHEN KING.

Ha, now *that* would be mean!
http://imageshack.us/a/img809/1953/dscn5837y.jpg

[barlow]

Something dark is coming...

http://www.SomethingDarkIsComing.com

Brian

Hey Brian when will you guys do the drawings for the prizes, will winners be posted?

[Sir_Boomme]

Brian.....how many versions are we looking at?

You have said there will be a trade and a S/L......how about a Lettered?......how about a G/E?

Trade for retailers, Slipcased Trade, Limited, Lettered. All four have different DJs.

This is something that HAS appeared in print before, but never in one of King's collections and *never* like this.

By the way, I'm not teasing to be mean or get people excited/worked up. We actually cannot announce the full details until Tuesday. Everything this year is very scheduled because the author has, well, a very packed schedule. But we knew we had to alert everyone who will definitely want one of the signed editions that there IS an announcement coming.

Some people will love this project and some will be "meh" about it. We knew that going in, but everyone involved had a blast. So for those who dig the project for what it is, I think you're going to have a lot of fun, too.

Brian

so... there IS a lettered edition?

damn, I may have to "try" to stay tuned in anyways... that's gonna be really really hard with my current work schedule. :(

[Brian James Freeman]

Something dark is coming...

http://www.SomethingDarkIsComing.com

Brian

Hey Brian when will you guys do the drawings for the prizes, will winners be posted?

I'm hoping everything will settle down enough by the end of the week so we can notify the winners and confirm their information and officially announce them.

Brian

[tippy4]

This is something that HAS appeared in print before, but never in one of King's collections and *never* like this.


BECAUSE BRIAN NEVER SAID IT WAS..... STEPHEN KING.

Yes he did.

"This author has many fans here on this message board -- in fact, I would say everyone here likes his work."

"This is something that HAS appeared in print before, but never in one of King's collections and *never* like this."

[needfulthings]

This is something that HAS appeared in print before, but never in one of King's collections and *never* like this.


BECAUSE BRIAN NEVER SAID IT WAS..... STEPHEN KING.

Yes he did.

"This author has many fans here on this message board -- in fact, I would say everyone here likes his work."

"This is something that HAS appeared in print before, but never in one of King's collections and *never* like this."

Nothing there say's its Stephen King. If it has not been in a Stephen King collection does not make it Stephen King.

[tippy4]

Name one other author who EVERYONE on this site likes.

[Ari_Racing]

Rick Bachman? ;)

[needfulthings]

First Brian said "This author has many fans here" I think we are ALL King fans.
Maybe
JOE HILL
TIME WILL TELL.

[Roseannebarr]

maybe all the entertainment weekly columns put together the king of pop. or his other essays.... something different. like he said.

[Roseannebarr]

maybe all the entertainment weekly columns put together the king of pop. or his other essays.... something different. like he said.

it has to be Stephen King or else they wouldnt be sending all of us all these newsletters. CD didnt do to much joe hill....

[Jimimck]

I once said if King published his weekly shopping lists, I'd want to read them. Maybe Brian picked up on that....

[cit74]

Now how many different remarques will be offered for this book?

[Lauterer]

It will be the third book of Cronins passage...! "Something (dark) is coming"-trailer of the passage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMb88Y1Xn0k)!

Or probably something else ^^^^

[biomieg]

maybe all the entertainment weekly columns put together the king of pop. or his other essays.... something different. like he said.

That would be nice but I don't think the EW columns can be classified as 'dark'.

[Brian James Freeman]

I once said if King published his weekly shopping lists, I'd want to read them. Maybe Brian picked up on that....

Hey, who told! ;)

[Brian James Freeman]

Now how many different remarques will be offered for this book?

The Lettered Edition will actually have an original drawing in each copy. A lot of collectors said they liked Vinny Chong's "official art sheet" for Doctor Sleep, so we took that to the next level for this project. (Not with Vinny, though. This one is all Glenn.)

I think there will be the possibility of adding a remarque in the other three editions. To make thing simpler for the fans on King's main mailing list, we won't be offering the remarques tomorrow. Four options felt confusing enough. :)

Brian

[mistercrowley]

How many pages is this Brian?

[The Library Policeman]

Pagination is 432. One shopping list per page :P

[mistercrowley]

The sad part is I'd actually buy it

[The Library Policeman]

The sad part is I'd actually buy it


Haha me too.!

[Bev Vincent]

One chilly December evening many years ago, I went on a shopping trip with King (to a convenience store). Damnit -- I should have kept the list!

[Roseannebarr]

good point. after all the joyland excitement this morning, i am spent out! :)

[carlosdetweiller]

good point. after all the joyland excitement this morning, i am spent out! :)

All of us are spent out. Remember about 10 years ago when King said he was retiring?

[Brian James Freeman]

good point. after all the joyland excitement this morning, i am spent out! :)

All of us are spent out. Remember about 10 years ago when King said he was retiring?

He's having an extremely productive retirement, isn't he? :)

Brian

[Roseannebarr]

good point. after all the joyland excitement this morning, i am spent out! :)

All of us are spent out. Remember about 10 years ago when King said he was retiring?

He's having an extremely productive retirement, isn't he? :)

Brian


Can we have our hint for today? Thanks! Brian. How quickly I got over my excitement of Joyland and ready to order the next big thing!

[mistercrowley]

I m guessing its the poem The Dark Man

[Brian James Freeman]

good point. after all the joyland excitement this morning, i am spent out! :)

All of us are spent out. Remember about 10 years ago when King said he was retiring?

He's having an extremely productive retirement, isn't he? :)

Brian

Can we have our hint for today? Thanks! Brian. How quickly I got over my excitement of Joyland and ready to order the next big thing!

I will be posting an image this afternoon!

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

(contest has ended, winners will be emailed tomorrow evening if I'm still able to type!)

[Brian James Freeman]

I can confirm it is NOT King's shopping list. I cannot confirm whether it's Bev Vincent's shopping list, though...

[bdwyer19]

I don't recall Cemetery Dance ever doing this much of a tease. All the back and forth going on is pretty fun!

[The Library Policeman]

I can confirm it is NOT King's shopping list. I cannot confirm whether it's Bev Vincent's shopping list, though...

If you were to publish my shopping list (books only) this year, it would be a larger volume than IT :P

[Brian James Freeman]

I don't recall Cemetery Dance ever doing this much of a tease. All the back and forth going on is pretty fun!

Well, I didn't actually start last week planning to post this much, but I have a lot of fun on this board, so I figured I'd share a little more ahead of time than I probably should have... ha!

[Brian James Freeman]

I can confirm it is NOT King's shopping list. I cannot confirm whether it's Bev Vincent's shopping list, though...

If you were to publish my shopping list (books only) this year, it would be a larger volume than IT :P

Probably have to split it into two volumes like the Grant edition of The Talisman then! :)

[becca69]

Can someone print me more money please!

[Brian James Freeman]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

[RC65]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I would not at all be a fan of taking a single-volume work and splitting it into two volumes.

That said, if it is a new work that has a natural division between two halves, I would see no problem in doing so.

[Roseannebarr]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I HATE TWO VOLUMES. I sold my numbered set of the Gunslinger series, because of that. I HATE TWO VOLUMES of the same book. But i do like my Secretary of Dreams vol 1 and vol 2. but it irks me that they are two different numbers.

[shaq]

I'd like it if you managed to get the rights to the complete Dark Tower and deliver it in two volumes.

Roll on tomorrow!

[Ben Mears]

Where possible I would love to see two volume limited editions (especially of early works) that include the published version as the first volume and the original manuscript as the second volume. Or in the case of Under the Dome The Cannibals could be the second volume!!

[Brian James Freeman]

I'd like it if you managed to get the rights to the complete Dark Tower and deliver it in two volumes.

Roll on tomorrow!

Two volumes? Why do it all in one? ;)

[Bev Vincent]

My PhD thesis was right on the cusp of having to be split into two volumes. That would have hit a poor student in the wallet.

[Brian James Freeman]

My PhD thesis was right on the cusp of having to be split into two volumes. That would have hit a poor student in the wallet.

Wait until we publish the limited edition of it! ;)

[Brian James Freeman]

Where possible I would love to see two volume limited editions (especially of early works) that include the published version as the first volume and the original manuscript as the second volume. Or in the case of Under the Dome The Cannibals could be the second volume!!

I *love* the idea of including the original manuscript text for a book, especially one that is wildly different.

Brian

[carlosdetweiller]

My PhD thesis was right on the cusp of having to be split into two volumes. That would have hit a poor student in the wallet.

Wait until we publish the limited edition of it! ;)

Sigh!......I'd probably buy a lettered.

[Bev Vincent]

It was my first work with an ISBN! "Effect of Ionic Packing on Conformation and on Hydrogen Bonding in Alkylammonium Salts." (1988)

[Brian James Freeman]

It was my first work with an ISBN! "Effect of Ionic Packing on Conformation and on Hydrogen Bonding in Alkylammonium Salts." (1988)

None on ABE! The value must be off the charts! Let's rush a limited edition immediately!

[carlosdetweiller]

It was my first work with an ISBN! "Effect of Ionic Packing on Conformation and on Hydrogen Bonding in Alkylammonium Salts." (1988)

None on ABE! The value must be off the charts! Let's rush a limited edition immediately!

A lettered, a numbered and a trade for me, please.

[shaq]

Brian given your comments in Joyland thread about other outlets having copies available following sold out notices is it worth me checking with http://www.pspublishing.co.uk at all tomorrow once you've managed to sell all your copies!

:-)

[Bev Vincent]

An extremely limited edition of 7 or 8 copies. Each one signed by me and my entire examining committee.

[cit74]

Will CD start using the NF website? Maybe let them sell a few of each? That was really fun and confusing - I think it all adds to the book buying experience.

[AKC]

C'mon Brian, it is the afternoon.....time to post a hint (pic)....

[shaq]

Chad,

I've already checked their uk buddies website, and emailed them in case!

Lol

[cit74]

Chad,

I've already checked their uk buddies website, and emailed them in case!

Lol

now that is thinking ahead - all i know is if I miss out I will have to call in a few favors:)

[Brian James Freeman]

C'mon Brian, it is the afternoon.....time to post a hint (pic)....

Soon! :)

Brian

[BigCoffinHunter]

C'mon Brian, it is the afternoon.....time to post a hint (pic)....

Soon! :)

Brian

It'll probably be like one of those "What is this a picture of...?" things where they show a picture of something taken with an electron microscope and you have no idea what it is until the final reveal ;)

[Patrick]

This is one of threads I had been needing to get caught up on. Highly entertaining! Brian, you are such a tease.

[Brian James Freeman]

This sample probably isn't going to do anyone any good, but I liked it, so here we are:


http://www.cemeterydance.com/images/misc/finalsample.jpg

(contest has ended, winners will be emailed tomorrow evening if I'm still able to type!)

Brian

[barlow]

C'mon Brian, it is the afternoon.....time to post a hint (pic)....

Soon! :)

Brian

You're really enjoying this, aren't you!

[Ben Mears]

This sample probably isn't going to do anyone any good, but I liked it, so here we are:


http://www.cemeterydance.com/images/misc/finalsample.jpg

Reminder: if anyone wants to send me their guess of what we're announcing, email me directly. I'll have something to randomly give away to ONE of the people who guess correctly. So you don't have to be first, you just have to be right. Contest ends whenever I have time to look at the emails. ;)

brianfreeman@cemeterydance.com is the address.

If you want to give a reason for how you decided on your guess, you'll get bonus points!

Brian

In The Tall Grass or Children Of The Corn?

[shaq]

The plant because of erm....the plants

:-)

[Brian James Freeman]

C'mon Brian, it is the afternoon.....time to post a hint (pic)....

Soon! :)

Brian

You're really enjoying this, aren't you!

I actually really enjoyed working on this entire project. I mean, all of the King books are a lot of fun to work on, but working with Glenn over a couple of months on something like this is even more fun.

Brian

[biomieg]

An extremely limited edition of 7 or 8 copies. Each one signed by me and my entire examining committee.

That's what I call limited! I think I had 200 copies printed of my PhD thesis (a large number went to colleagues and to the university library, I think there were only about 10 people actually asking for a copy).

There was only one proof, though.

[BigCoffinHunter]

The plant because of erm....the plants

:-)

King's finishing "The Plant" and doing a new limited edition of that one would have been... interesting. Personally, I think that the emphasis on "Dark" means that it will have something to do with Flagg specifically, perhaps something along the lines of "Secretary of Dreams" where "The Dark Man" and perhaps other works receive a similar treatment with copious illustrations.

[Tito_Villa]

C'mon Brian, it is the afternoon.....time to post a hint (pic)....

Soon! :)

Brian

You're really enjoying this, aren't you!

I actually really enjoyed working on this entire project. I mean, all of the King books are a lot of fun to work on, but working with Glenn over a couple of months on something like this is even more fun.

Brian

So it's definitely a King book then

[CyberGhostface]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I was happy with one big book. :)

[Randall Flagg]

Two volumes should only be used if the book is one in a series where you want the same book height and depth (DTIV, DTVII S/L).

[Patrick]

I don't have any problem with two volume sets if they make sense from the publisher's production expert perspective. I like my DT IV, DT VII and THE TALISMAN S/L's.

[Patrick]

This sample probably isn't going to do anyone any good, but I liked it, so here we are:


http://www.cemeterydance.com/images/misc/finalsample.jpg

Reminder: if anyone wants to send me their guess of what we're announcing, email me directly. I'll have something to randomly give away to ONE of the people who guess correctly. So you don't have to be first, you just have to be right. Contest ends whenever I have time to look at the emails. ;)

brianfreeman@cemeterydance.com is the address.

If you want to give a reason for how you decided on your guess, you'll get bonus points!

Brian

In The Tall Grass or Children Of The Corn?


The plant because of erm....the plants

:-)
The Monkey... I think I see opposable thumbs.

[Randall Flagg]

I see quite a few hidden (subliminal?) images.
That or it's a Rorschach test...and I'm not revealing my first impression.

[Brian James Freeman]

I see quite a few hidden (subliminal?) images.
That or it's a Rorschach test...and I'm not revealing my first impression.

HA!

[Jimimck]

I have no objection to two volume editions. The DT editions done in that manner look awesome, and so it wouldn't put me off purchasing something like that in the future...

[The Library Policeman]

I'm coming round to the idea that this project is Walkin' Dude related.

[barlow]

I think two volumes is fine if there is a justified reason for there to be two volumes. The idea of the original manuscript version as one volume and the published book as the second is really cool if there are substantial differences between the two, or making the books match the rest of a set (size constraints). The separate volumes of The Green Mile Limited, made sense. I love the it limited but the paper seems to not be as nice (thickness and texture) I know this was probably a choice made to keep the size of the book reasonable, I would have been fine with the two volumes for a book that massive.

Ken

[Ben Mears]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

[The Library Policeman]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll take your two volume set and double it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for each corresponding volume.

Loving that idea :)

[Randall Flagg]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!
That is a brilliant concept.

[Jimimck]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!
That is a brilliant concept.

Where do I order?

[The Library Policeman]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!
That is a brilliant concept.

Where do I order?

No more this year!! Please. :(

[The Library Policeman]

What time will the announcement tomorrow be UK time. 4pm?

[Patrick]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll take your two volume set and double it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for each corresponding volume.

Loving that idea :)
That could be a beautiful thing.

[Randall Flagg]

What time will the announcement tomorrow be UK time. 4pm?
There are separate email blasts and announcements.
USA (East Coast) gets it an hour before Scotland, and two hours before England...

[The Library Policeman]

What time will the announcement tomorrow be UK time. 4pm?
There are separate email blasts and announcements.
USA (East Coast) gets it an hour before Scotland, and two hours before England...

:lol:

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian given your comments in Joyland thread about other outlets having copies available following sold out notices is it worth me checking with http://www.pspublishing.co.uk at all tomorrow once you've managed to sell all your copies!

:-)

PS Publishing is getting as many of the trade edition as they want and 3 copies of the signed Limited Edition. I would guess it'll take them a few days to get the page for the trade edition listed and those Limited Editions will be sold privately to three of their very best collectors who are already bugging them. ;)

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

If only you knew how similar that is to something I know someone once pitched...!

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

Hey, just a heads-up, the "guess the announcement" contest is over and I'll be emailing the winner tomorrow evening, assuming I can still type coherently at that point.

Brian

P.S. It's over because I shouldn't have invited more email today, ha!

[Randall Flagg]

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

If only you knew how similar that is to something I know someone once pitched...!

Brian
And the same concept with the first four Bachman books, but I have a feeling King has no desire to participate. "Rage" is a deal killer.

[The Library Policeman]

What time will the announcement tomorrow be UK time. 4pm?

Google is my friend!



So's the catalog.

[Ben Mears]

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

If only you knew how similar that is to something I know someone once pitched...!

Brian

Well, let's get a relief pitcher in there and try again!
If SK is willing to give the OK to limiteds of unproven titles (Joyland and Dr Sleep being two recent examples) then you'd think he'd be on board for a limited of a classic like Different Seasons. While we're at let's throw The Dead Zone (two volumes: published novel & original manuscript) in there as well!!

[barlow]

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

If only you knew how similar that is to something I know someone once pitched...!

Brian

Well, let's get a relief pitcher in there and try again!
If SK is willing to give the OK to limiteds of unproven titles (Joyland and Dr Sleep being two recent examples) then you'd think he'd be on board for a limited of a classic like Different Seasons. While we're at let's throw The Dead Zone (two volumes: published novel & original manuscript) in there as well!!

I have to say I would really like to have the chance to read his screenplay for The Dead Zone. I think I read somewhere it had a greater concentration on the serial killer.

[jemaher]

I would Love either a SL of dead zone or different seasons...Both are fabulous works and both would benefit from a Deluxe treatment with artwork! count me in!

[tippy4]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I HATE TWO VOLUMES. I sold my numbered set of the Gunslinger series, because of that. I HATE TWO VOLUMES of the same book. But i do like my Secretary of Dreams vol 1 and vol 2. but it irks me that they are two different numbers.

I am with you...DT4, DT5, DT7, and The Talisman...all two volumes....why?

I do however like how The Green Mile was broken up into six volumes...which is how it was originally published.

[Lauterer]

German Time Tuesday 18.00 Uhr


Hope this is correct...!

[Ari_Racing]

I LOVE THE 2 VOLUME EDITIONS!! They look awesome in the bookcase.

[Ben Mears]

I would Love either a SL of dead zone or different seasons...Both are fabulous works and both would benefit from a Deluxe treatment with artwork! count me in!

Much more deserving than many recent SK limiteds, The Shining excepted.

[Brian James Freeman]

I am with you...DT4, DT5, DT7, and The Talisman...all two volumes....why?

Often it's because of the capability of the printing press. They can only handle a certain size book. So if the book would be 3.5 inches thick, and the press can only handle 3 inches, you either have to pick a thinner paper stock or split it into two volumes. (The thickness or thinness of the paper stock is why you might find a 500 page book and a 750 page book that are the exact same thickness -- they used different paper stocks.)

Thanks for the feedback on the one volume vs two volume question! Keep 'em coming if you'd like.

Brian

[CurtSeattle]

Traycase holding the whole big package (bachman books or different seasons, etc...) and then each "section/story" in its own Slipcase within the Traycase. Like an older CD Case when you open with each CD in its slipcase.

Your welcome. :D