Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[GenericEric]

I've been wanting the gift of edition of IT for awhile now since it's more in my price range than the S/L. The cheapest I've seen recently has been $900 or more. I saw one on ebay today for $835 and I offered him $600. He countered offered with $700 and I accepted. Still a bit more than I wanted to pay, but the chances of finding one closer to $500 is likely pretty slim at this point.

I came to the conclusion that I wasn't going to find the gift edition of IT for cheaper anytime soon since it seems to have doubled in value over the last year or two.

[bdwyer19]

That’s great that you got a copy! I think $700 is a good price.

[burgerhicks80]

Final approval copy arrived today, which means they should be finished by the end of the month, so I would expect these to ship in August:

https://www.cemeterydance.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/X_CASES054photo02_540x405.jpg

Brian

sweet! its given me agita that my signed copy is not in a slipcase

[jsweet]

Any update on the slipcases for the Gwendy's Magic Feather trade edition? Hoping those are rolling after The Institute ... :)

[Brian James Freeman]

Any update on the slipcases for the Gwendy's Magic Feather trade edition? Hoping those are rolling after The Institute ... :)

Yep, those and If It Bleeds are next, I believe! The Night Shift cases are a big job, so we'll need the case maker to get those done before starting the next project, but I'll post a time frame for GMF as soon as I have one!

Brian

[kingfan2323]

I've been wanting the gift of edition of IT for awhile now since it's more in my price range than the S/L. The cheapest I've seen recently has been $900 or more. I saw one on ebay today for $835 and I offered him $600. He countered offered with $700 and I accepted. Still a bit more than I wanted to pay, but the chances of finding one closer to $500 is likely pretty slim at this point.

I came to the conclusion that I wasn't going to find the gift edition of IT for cheaper anytime soon since it seems to have doubled in value over the last year or two.Good pick up. I think you are right about value.

seeking: anything DT related #246

[St. Troy]

I came to the conclusion that I wasn't going to find the gift edition of IT for cheaper anytime soon since it seems to have doubled in value over the last year or two.

I wonder why that is.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I came to the conclusion that I wasn't going to find the gift edition of IT for cheaper anytime soon since it seems to have doubled in value over the last year or two.

I wonder why that is.

I expect the two IT movies have something to do with it.

[ICry4Oy]

sweet! its given me agita that my signed copy is not in a slipcase


Had to G:wink1:gle.

[GenericEric]

For the people that have both the CD gift edition and the PS Publishing numbered 40th anniversary edition of Carrie.

Which edition do you think is the best overall edition or the one you prefer the most?

[The Library Policeman]

For the people that have both the CD gift edition and the numbered 40th anniversary edition of Carrie.

Which edition do you think is the best overall edition or the one you prefer the most?

I have both and the numbered edition is the nicest of the two in my opinion. By some distance.

[ICry4Oy]

Now that Night Shift is nearing completion I was wondering if you got a good start on The Stand? I seem to recall that you shared artwork for the book a long long time ago but don't remember hearing or seeing anything else. Any chance it is already at the printer?

[Brian James Freeman]

Now that Night Shift is nearing completion I was wondering if you got a good start on The Stand? I seem to recall that you shared artwork for the book a long long time ago but don't remember hearing or seeing anything else. Any chance it is already at the printer?

It's still being proofread, but we've kept it moving forward!

Brian

[ICry4Oy]

Thank you Brian, very good to hear!

[ZombieElvis]

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I revcently acquired this Carrie proof, it has alternate cover art. In the proof collecting community we are very curious how many of these were printed?
Does brian know?
As far as i know these were included in some CD grab bags, so far I count four.

[Brian James Freeman]

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I revcently acquired this Carrie proof, it has alternate cover art. In the proof collecting community we are very curious how many of these were printed?
Does brian know?
As far as i know these were included in some CD grab bags, so far I count four.

I will dig back through old printer invoices and see what I can find!

Brian

[MLG]

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I revcently acquired this Carrie proof, it has alternate cover art. In the proof collecting community we are very curious how many of these were printed?
Does brian know?
As far as i know these were included in some CD grab bags, so far I count four.

It was in a recent premium grab bag. I received one.

[Kingfan24]

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I revcently acquired this Carrie proof, it has alternate cover art. In the proof collecting community we are very curious how many of these were printed?
Does brian know?
As far as i know these were included in some CD grab bags, so far I count four.

I was in a recent premium grab bag. I received one.

What s/l book was included in the grab bag?

[MLG]

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I revcently acquired this Carrie proof, it has alternate cover art. In the proof collecting community we are very curious how many of these were printed?
Does brian know?
As far as i know these were included in some CD grab bags, so far I count four.

I was in a recent premium grab bag. I received one.

What s/l book was included in the grab bag?

I received a PC of Doctor Sleep. Not sure if everyone received the same book.

[Aremag]

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I revcently acquired this Carrie proof, it has alternate cover art. In the proof collecting community we are very curious how many of these were printed?
Does brian know?
As far as i know these were included in some CD grab bags, so far I count four.

I was in a recent premium grab bag. I received one.

What s/l book was included in the grab bag?

I also received a PC of Dr Sleep. I was unrealistically hoping for an IT but since I didn't have the Dr. Sleep I wasn't disappointed. The other books plus the, I assume, rare Carrie proof made me feel like a got my money's worth.

[MLG]

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I revcently acquired this Carrie proof, it has alternate cover art. In the proof collecting community we are very curious how many of these were printed?
Does brian know?
As far as i know these were included in some CD grab bags, so far I count four.

I was in a recent premium grab bag. I received one.

What s/l book was included in the grab bag?

I also received a PC of Dr Sleep. I was unrealistically hoping for an IT but since I didn't have the Dr. Sleep I wasn't disappointed. The other books plus the, I assume, rare Carrie proof made me feel like a got my money's worth.

I was very pleased with this grab bag. I was concerned that the S/L would be a duplicate but I also did not have Doctor Sleep.
My Grab Bag contained:
Passion Play by Richard Matheson (Signed PC)
Hardbound CD Magazine #52 signed by 12 contributors
Hardbound Grave Tales #6 Signed by 7 contributors including Joe Hill (The only duplicate I received)
Carrie ARC Alternate copy not previously distributed
Doctor Sleep Signed/Limited PC

[Roseannebarr]

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I revcently acquired this Carrie proof, it has alternate cover art. In the proof collecting community we are very curious how many of these were printed?
Does brian know?
As far as i know these were included in some CD grab bags, so far I count four.

I will dig back through old printer invoices and see what I can find!

Brian


My guess would be 50! It looks like they were ready to go, but then something made them change their mind.

I too got a PC copy of Dr. Sleep.

[JohnSmith]

Do anyone have a list of all the slipcases Cemetery Dance has produced for Stephen King trade hardback books? I think I am missing a few in my collection. Thanks.

[amd013]

Do anyone have a list of all the slipcases Cemetery Dance has produced for Stephen King trade hardback books? I think I am missing a few in my collection. Thanks.

This link is a collection of all the known aftermarket slipcase/traycases made

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+Aftermarket+Slipca ses+Traycases:Aftermarket+Slipcases

I think it is out of date, as they have also made/are making, cases for elevation, the institute and If it Bleeds.

[DanHocker]

Do anyone have a list of all the slipcases Cemetery Dance has produced for Stephen King trade hardback books? I think I am missing a few in my collection. Thanks.

I think this is all of the ones that are currently out.

Black House / Talisman slipcase (these where for a reissue a couple of years ago)
Duma Key slipcase
Under the Dome traycase
Under the Dome slipcase
Full Dark, No Stars traycase
Full Dark, No Stars slipcase
11/22/63 UK slipcase
11/22/63 slipcase
11/22/63 traycase
The Wind Through the Keyhole slipcase
Doctor Sleep UK slipcase
Doctor Sleep slipcase
Mr Mercedes slipcase
Revival slipcase
Finders Keepers slipcase
Joyland slipcase (paperback)
Joyland slipcase (illustrated edition)
Bazar of Bad Dreams slipcase
End of Watch slipcase
Charlie the Choo-Choo slipcase
Hearts in Suspension slipcase
Sleeping Beauties slipcase
The Outsider slipcase
Elevation slipcase

Also the following optional cases for CD titles

Blockade Billy slipcase
Six Scary Stories slipcase
Gwendy's Button Box slipcase

[DanHocker]

Also a quick update. I got word yesterday that the Institute cases have finally shipped out to us. I'm not sure when they'll be here (tracking didn't have an estimated delivery date yet), but assuming they arrive later this week I would expect them to be shipping out to customers either the end of next week or the beginning of the following week.

[playdohman]

Full Dark, No Stars traycase


I am still on the lookout for a FDNS traycase.

[Garrell]

Thanks for the good news Dan, looking forward to it.

[lotuz]

Also a quick update. I got word yesterday that the Institute cases have finally shipped out to us. I'm not sure when they'll be here (tracking didn't have an estimated delivery date yet), but assuming they arrive later this week I would expect them to be shipping out to customers either the end of next week or the beginning of the following week.

:dance:

thanks for the update!

[stroppygoblin]

Full Dark, No Stars traycase


I am still on the lookout for a FDNS traycase.

Good luck with that! it took me years to get mine. I keep it next to a box of Hens teeth and near a sealed bag of some Rocking Horse excrement....

[George at C-Springs]

Got lucky and picked up the matching Roman Numeral VII Gideon's Corpse to go with my Gideon's Sword, pretty happy about that!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200728_161407.png http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20170804_142543.jpg

[Roseannebarr]

Do anyone have a list of all the slipcases Cemetery Dance has produced for Stephen King trade hardback books? I think I am missing a few in my collection. Thanks.

I think this is all of the ones that are currently out.

Black House / Talisman slipcase (these where for a reissue a couple of years ago)
Duma Key slipcase
Under the Dome traycase
Under the Dome slipcase
Full Dark, No Stars traycase
Full Dark, No Stars slipcase
11/22/63 UK slipcase
11/22/63 slipcase
11/22/63 traycase
The Wind Through the Keyhole slipcase
Doctor Sleep UK slipcase
Doctor Sleep slipcase
Mr Mercedes slipcase
Revival slipcase
Finders Keepers slipcase
Joyland slipcase (paperback)
Joyland slipcase (illustrated edition)
Bazar of Bad Dreams slipcase
End of Watch slipcase
Charlie the Choo-Choo slipcase
Hearts in Suspension slipcase
Sleeping Beauties slipcase
The Outsider slipcase
Elevation slipcase

Also the following optional cases for CD titles

Blockade Billy slipcase
Six Scary Stories slipcase
Gwendy's Button Box slipcase

Dan,

Do you have a spare slipcase for Joyland. Paperback? I ordered 3. But my order got lost. By the time I contacted CD they said they were out! This is my favorite book! Thanks

[Splync]

Got lucky and picked up the matching Roman Numeral VII Gideon's Corpse to go with my Gideon's Sword, pretty happy about that!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200728_161407.png http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20170804_142543.jpg

What do the covers and binding on those ones look like? Weren't they slightly different than the lettered edition?

[DanHocker]

Do anyone have a list of all the slipcases Cemetery Dance has produced for Stephen King trade hardback books? I think I am missing a few in my collection. Thanks.

I think this is all of the ones that are currently out.

Black House / Talisman slipcase (these where for a reissue a couple of years ago)
Duma Key slipcase
Under the Dome traycase
Under the Dome slipcase
Full Dark, No Stars traycase
Full Dark, No Stars slipcase
11/22/63 UK slipcase
11/22/63 slipcase
11/22/63 traycase
The Wind Through the Keyhole slipcase
Doctor Sleep UK slipcase
Doctor Sleep slipcase
Mr Mercedes slipcase
Revival slipcase
Finders Keepers slipcase
Joyland slipcase (paperback)
Joyland slipcase (illustrated edition)
Bazar of Bad Dreams slipcase
End of Watch slipcase
Charlie the Choo-Choo slipcase
Hearts in Suspension slipcase
Sleeping Beauties slipcase
The Outsider slipcase
Elevation slipcase

Also the following optional cases for CD titles

Blockade Billy slipcase
Six Scary Stories slipcase
Gwendy's Button Box slipcase

Dan,

Do you have a spare slipcase for Joyland. Paperback? I ordered 3. But my order got lost. By the time I contacted CD they said they were out! This is my favorite book! Thanks

Unfortunately no.

[DanHocker]

Got lucky and picked up the matching Roman Numeral VII Gideon's Corpse to go with my Gideon's Sword, pretty happy about that!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20200728_161407.png http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20170804_142543.jpg

What do the covers and binding on those ones look like? Weren't they slightly different than the lettered edition?

Slightly different. Same material but in a different color. It's a weird edition the authors wanted us to produce in addition to the lettered. I personally never understood why.

[DanHocker]

The extra Institute slipcases are up for sale on our site for anyone who missed them. They're shipping now-ish.

https://www.cemeterydance.com/institute-slipcase.html

[Ari_Racing]

And ordered it!

[Aremag]

Sweet I can now protect my Boston event book.

[BadHatHarry]

Sweet I can now protect my Boston event book.


Ha, that’s exactly why I wanted one!!

[Ari_Racing]

Same here! 😊

[playdohman]

Brian and Dan, The official CD ebay seller id is CDANCEPUB. Does CD have any affiliation with the very similar seller id CDANCPUB?

[George at C-Springs]

I saw same seller today, they've got a Blockade Billy S/L, went through the trouble of saying /350 but didn't bother to put the actual number or a photo of the limitation showing number. That's a pet peeve and I hate it, so looked at seller name and it's cdancpub in Michigan. Immediately figured if they'd ripoff CD's name for their own they'd probably rip me off, so blacklisted them. That's what you get for violating a pet peeve.

[Brian James Freeman]

We are looking into the situation now, thank you for the heads up!

[playdohman]

I saw same seller today, they've got a Blockade Billy S/L, went through the trouble of saying /350 but didn't bother to put the actual number or a photo of the limitation showing number. That's a pet peeve and I hate it, so looked at seller name and it's cdancpub in Michigan. Immediately figured if they'd ripoff CD's name for their own they'd probably rip me off, so blacklisted them. That's what you get for violating a pet peeve.

The Desperation s/l with 42 bids up to $450 caught my eye because CD auctions usually pull in that leave of bidding but it was a different id.

[Br!an]

Absolutely an innocent circumstance, no doubt. :innocent: :nope:

[Splync]

Hey, I know that guy! That's Professor Charles Dancp at the University of Buffalo. Great guy, but a shitty Spanish teacher...

[tippy4]

Do anyone have a list of all the slipcases Cemetery Dance has produced for Stephen King trade hardback books? I think I am missing a few in my collection. Thanks.

I think this is all of the ones that are currently out.

Black House / Talisman slipcase (these where for a reissue a couple of years ago)
Duma Key slipcase
Under the Dome traycase US 1st
Under the Dome slipcase for Collector's Edition
Under the Dome slipcase for 1st Edition
Full Dark, No Stars traycase
Full Dark, No Stars slipcase
11/22/63 UK slipcase
11/22/63 slipcase
11/22/63 traycase
The Wind Through the Keyhole slipcase
Doctor Sleep UK slipcase
Doctor Sleep slipcase
Mr Mercedes slipcase
Revival slipcase
Finders Keepers slipcase
Joyland slipcase (paperback)
Joyland slipcase (illustrated edition)
Bazar of Bad Dreams slipcase
End of Watch slipcase
Charlie the Choo-Choo slipcase
Hearts in Suspension slipcase
Sleeping Beauties slipcase
The Outsider slipcase
Elevation slipcase

Also the following optional cases for CD titles

Blockade Billy slipcase
Six Scary Stories slipcase
Gwendy's Button Box slipcase

Added some coments in bold above

[stroppygoblin]

Do anyone have a list of all the slipcases Cemetery Dance has produced for Stephen King trade hardback books? I think I am missing a few in my collection. Thanks.

I think this is all of the ones that are currently out.

Black House / Talisman slipcase (these where for a reissue a couple of years ago)
Duma Key slipcase
Under the Dome traycase US 1st
Under the Dome slipcase for Collector's Edition
Under the Dome slipcase for 1st Edition
Full Dark, No Stars traycase
Full Dark, No Stars slipcase
11/22/63 UK slipcase
11/22/63 slipcase
11/22/63 traycase
The Wind Through the Keyhole slipcase
Doctor Sleep UK slipcase
Doctor Sleep slipcase
Mr Mercedes slipcase
Revival slipcase
Finders Keepers slipcase
Joyland slipcase (paperback)
Joyland slipcase (illustrated edition)
Bazar of Bad Dreams slipcase
End of Watch slipcase
Charlie the Choo-Choo slipcase
Hearts in Suspension slipcase
Sleeping Beauties slipcase
The Outsider slipcase
Elevation slipcase

Also the following optional cases for CD titles

Blockade Billy slipcase
Six Scary Stories slipcase
Gwendy's Button Box slipcase

Added some coments in bold above

There is also a single slipcase for the Mr Mercedes/Finders Keepers/End of Watch trilogy set

[DanHocker]

Do anyone have a list of all the slipcases Cemetery Dance has produced for Stephen King trade hardback books? I think I am missing a few in my collection. Thanks.

I think this is all of the ones that are currently out.

Black House / Talisman slipcase (these where for a reissue a couple of years ago)
Duma Key slipcase
Under the Dome traycase US 1st
Under the Dome slipcase for Collector's Edition
Under the Dome slipcase for 1st Edition
Full Dark, No Stars traycase
Full Dark, No Stars slipcase
11/22/63 UK slipcase
11/22/63 slipcase
11/22/63 traycase
The Wind Through the Keyhole slipcase
Doctor Sleep UK slipcase
Doctor Sleep slipcase
Mr Mercedes slipcase
Revival slipcase
Finders Keepers slipcase
Joyland slipcase (paperback)
Joyland slipcase (illustrated edition)
Bazar of Bad Dreams slipcase
End of Watch slipcase
Charlie the Choo-Choo slipcase
Hearts in Suspension slipcase
Sleeping Beauties slipcase
The Outsider slipcase
Elevation slipcase

Also the following optional cases for CD titles

Blockade Billy slipcase
Six Scary Stories slipcase
Gwendy's Button Box slipcase

Added some coments in bold above

There is also a single slipcase for the Mr Mercedes/Finders Keepers/End of Watch trilogy set

Not produced by CD there isn't.

[stroppygoblin]

Not produced by CD there isn't.

Top right. I thought that came from you guys. Was that direct from the publisher then?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0864.jpeg

[note to self - retake this photo with all the other CD cases...]

[Brian861]

It was from Scribner, Simon. There was a big to do at the time because most didn't contain 1st printings I believe. At least of the earlier books.

[stroppygoblin]

It was from Scribner, Simon. There was a big to do at the time because most didn't contain 1st printings I believe. At least of the earlier books.

ok, my mistake - thanks Brian!

(of course I then had to go and check mine - All firsts I'm glad to say!)

[Brian861]

It was from Scribner, Simon. There was a big to do at the time because most didn't contain 1st printings I believe. At least of the earlier books.

ok, my mistake - thanks Brian!

(of course I then had to go and check mine - All firsts I'm glad to say!)

Most welcome. I missed out on this set but haven't actively tried to hunt it down either.

[Splync]

That is a beautiful photo of all those cases. But why is End of Watch split up from the other two books??

[stroppygoblin]

That is a beautiful photo of all those cases. But why is End of Watch split up from the other two books??

I think they are (roughly) in order of book release

[DanHocker]

It was from Scribner, Simon. There was a big to do at the time because most didn't contain 1st printings I believe. At least of the earlier books.

My understanding was that they are all 1st printings, but they are technically not 1st editions. So they're 2nd Edition, 1st printings. I believe the books were printed specifically for the sets. Particularly since the set has it's own DJ variant and it's very unlikely they would have swapped the DJs from already printed books.

[ZombieElvis]

the scribner slipcase for then Hodges trilogy was made after End of Watch was published, by that time, the forst two books were over a year old, some first printings were remaining in a warehouse for the sets, and were given new dustjackets, and the remaining slipcases were filled with later printings, I remember when that came out and debated getting one ( I passed). so some had first printings, most did not.

[Brian861]

It was from Scribner, Simon. There was a big to do at the time because most didn't contain 1st printings I believe. At least of the earlier books.

My understanding was that they are all 1st printings, but they are technically not 1st editions. So they're 2nd Edition, 1st printings. I believe the books were printed specifically for the sets. Particularly since the set has it's own DJ variant and it's very unlikely they would have swapped the DJs from already printed books.

Wouldn't they actually be 1st edition, 2nd printings and so forth?

[Splync]

Just checked mine and I got first printings for all of them! It's too bad my slipcase was pretty beat up in transit...

[DanHocker]

It was from Scribner, Simon. There was a big to do at the time because most didn't contain 1st printings I believe. At least of the earlier books.

My understanding was that they are all 1st printings, but they are technically not 1st editions. So they're 2nd Edition, 1st printings. I believe the books were printed specifically for the sets. Particularly since the set has it's own DJ variant and it's very unlikely they would have swapped the DJs from already printed books.

Wouldn't they actually be 1st edition, 2nd printings and so forth?

If they were printed specifically for the set, they would technically be 2nd Editions. As they are technically a different edition than the original, even if the only difference is a different dust jacket. Since the dust jacket was issued from the publisher with the book I'd argue that it is a 2nd edition.

Also for what it's worth, I've got 4 or 5 damaged sets still sitting here and the ones I looked at all were marked as first printings. Now that's not a very large sample size, but that reinforces my thoughts on them being 2nd Edition, 1st Printings and specifically printed for the sets.

[Randall Flagg]

How do the dj's differ?

[playdohman]

How do the dj's differ?

Back and spines are different
Trades are on top and left

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[Randall Flagg]

So similar to Doubleday 'Salem's Lot, first editions are first editions, but having a second state dj.

[stroppygoblin]

I just did a compare between the original trades and the set. Apart from the DJ's the books are identical in every way. I would agree with ZombieElvis, at least some of the sets used repurposed original 1st editions.

[Brian861]

So similar to Doubleday 'Salem's Lot, first editions are first editions, but having a second state dj.

I'd say that better describes the set.

[ZombieElvis]

I just did a compare between the original trades and the set. Apart from the DJ's the books are identical in every way. I would agree with ZombieElvis, at least some of the sets used repurposed original 1st editions.

so perhaps the Scribner Hodges slipcased set may or may not contain 'second state' first edition, first printing Mr Mercedes, may contain a second state 2nd or 3rd printing first edition, etc.

[DanHocker]

I'm mostly making assumptions here (from knowing how the business works). I find it very unlikely that these weren't printed specifically for the set. If for no other reason than by the time End of Watch was published they would have long gotten rid of any remaining copies of hardcovers from the first 2 books by either selling them off to distributors for a large discount or remaindering them.

On top of that processing new DJs onto old books is a lot of work. Work like that is always cheaper to do at the original manufacturing stage than it is to come back and do later. My guess is that it would be more cost effect for them to print all new books and remainder any leftovers than it would be for them to reprocess any leftovers into these new sets. On the scale that S&S works at we're talking printing costs of probably $2 - $3 at most. So if you factor in what they would get for remaindering then your re-dj'ing costs can't be more than a dollar or two. That disappears fast once you figure that the books they'll use would be spread out across the country and have to be shipped back to a single facility, then processed by hand to remove the current DJs, and then most likely they'd be processed into new DJ's mostly by hand, as the printer probably want's nothing to do with putting new DJs on old books.

That said, this is all spit balling. I really have no idea what S&S did and unless they've come out and specifically said then really we're all guessing.

[ICry4Oy]

CD should make a good slipcase for the three books. The Scribner one is about as strong as a cereal box.

[namelessnpoor]

CD should make a good slipcase for the three books. The Scribner one is about as strong as a cereal box.

I agree. I was just checking my set to see what editions I had in the set. All 3 books have full number lines.
The case is pretty much folded up thin cardboard but it is original to the set so would it make a difference to someone if it had a different slipcase? It's not a particularly pricey set to begin with

[Brian861]

The ones CD made for the books individually are nice. Not sure there be much of a market for a case to hold all three. Especially when you figure in how tight it'd be with Brodart.

[St. Troy]

Around a half hour ago I was excited to receive a CD e-mail update on Night Shift - what would it be this time? About to ship? We've been in the home stretch, so no doubt the news had to be exciting, right?

It was this:


...NIGHT SHIFT has been completed at the printer, and the slipcases and traycases have started into production! Our case maker is currently only operating at 15% to 20% of their normal production line staffing due to the social distancing measures they have in place, so we're not going to announce a specific publication date just yet, but we did want to let everyone know this one is much closer to publication and will be out this year.

...which seems mighty close to the update posted on CD's website on 6/19/20:


...the Limited Edition and Artist Numbered Edition of Night Shift have been completed, and the slipcases and traycases are being started now that the case maker has finished books to get the sizing just right...We're not going to announce a publication date just yet because these big Stephen King projects have A LOT of moving parts, and there can be delays, etc. We just don't want to post a date until we're 100% sure of what that date should be, but we did want to let everyone know this one is much closer to publication and will be out this year.

...as mentioned in my post from that date: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?5552-Cemetery-Dance-discussion-thread&p=1203093&viewfull=1#post1203093

...amounting to: books are done, cases being started, will be published this year.

I'm not complaining (I understand about the delay), just curious about the process that led to them e-mailing an "update" almost 7 weeks after posting pretty much the exact same info on their site (feels like a glitch).

[Brian James Freeman]

We forgot to send the email when we posted the update. Some folks had asked for news, we realized we had never sent it, so then we sent it. MOST people never look at the production update page, so we wanted to make sure we got that information to the customers who have been patiently waiting for the book.

Brian

[St. Troy]

We forgot to send the email when we posted the update. Some folks had asked for news, we realized we had never sent it, so then we sent it. MOST people never look at the production update page, so we wanted to make sure we got that information to the customers who have been patiently waiting for the book.

Brian

Thanks. I figured it was something like that.

[DanHocker]

To add to what Brian said (though I don't think we mentioned it in the email), the books are actually in hand now. Part of the reason we've been doing a bunch of storage clean out deals lately was to make sure we had plenty of room for them and anything else that will be coming in while these are waiting for their cases.

[jeffingoff]

Around a half hour ago I was excited to receive a CD e-mail update on Night Shift - what would it be this time? About to ship? We've been in the home stretch, so no doubt the news had to be exciting, right?

It was this:


...NIGHT SHIFT has been completed at the printer, and the slipcases and traycases have started into production! Our case maker is currently only operating at 15% to 20% of their normal production line staffing due to the social distancing measures they have in place, so we're not going to announce a specific publication date just yet, but we did want to let everyone know this one is much closer to publication and will be out this year.

...which seems mighty close to the update posted on CD's website on 6/19/20:


...the Limited Edition and Artist Numbered Edition of Night Shift have been completed, and the slipcases and traycases are being started now that the case maker has finished books to get the sizing just right...We're not going to announce a publication date just yet because these big Stephen King projects have A LOT of moving parts, and there can be delays, etc. We just don't want to post a date until we're 100% sure of what that date should be, but we did want to let everyone know this one is much closer to publication and will be out this year.

...as mentioned in my post from that date: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?5552-Cemetery-Dance-discussion-thread&p=1203093&viewfull=1#post1203093

...amounting to: books are done, cases being started, will be published this year.

I'm not complaining (I understand about the delay), just curious about the process that led to them e-mailing an "update" almost 7 weeks after posting pretty much the exact same info on their site (feels like a glitch).

I also took it as a way to ask customers if their address had changed because that's the difference between the email and the production update.

[tippy4]

I know this topic has been brought up previously.....and I do not want to beat a dead horse......but I am going to.

I love the slipcases that CD makes.....but I do not love the fit....they are often too tight with a Brodart....and often snug without.

In the past CD has stated that the majority of their customers who buy their slipcases do not use Brodarts (or similar DJ protectors). I have no reason to doubt that......but I would argue that those customers who do not care enough to put a Brodart on their DJs....also would not care if CD opened up their cases by one millimeter.

I ask our friends at CD to consider this when making their future slipcases.....that they have an opportunity to increase satisfaction in a large group of their customers....without decreasing satisfaction in another group.

[Brian James Freeman]

I’m totally on board with that idea if doesn’t make a big difference for the non-Brodart books! Are you thinking for all cases or just the aftermarket SK ones?

Brian

[tippy4]

Thank you for the response Brian....and your willingness to accommodate.

Frankly....all of them.....but the worst offenders that I have seen are the aftermarket SK slipcases.

Hearts in Suspension and Elevation are almost impossible to get out of the slipcase with a Brodart on.

One mm would make all the difference.

[Brian James Freeman]

Sometimes there is also a little size variation between the approval case and the final case — just a tiny amount — which is how you end up with super tight cases (in general) sometimes.

Our concern in the past has been that sometimes the size variation goes in the other direction, which makes the cases a little bit bigger on the “standard” book... which actually works out well for the collectors who cover their DJs! But our concern has been if we add a smidge of room AND the size variation goes on the bigger side, will the fit be too loose on regular books without Brodarts?

But I totally get where you’re coming from, and I’ll thinking we just go for it and try on the IF IT BLEEDS cases. (Which I will have a cool update on shortly, I hope.)

Brian

[DanHocker]

Sometimes there is also a little size variation between the approval case and the final case — just a tiny amount — which is how you end up with super tight cases (in general) sometimes.

Our concern in the past has been that sometimes the size variation goes in the other direction, which makes the cases a little bit bigger on the “standard” book... which actually works out well for the collectors who cover their DJs.

But our concern has been if we add a smidge of room AND the size variation goes on the bigger side, will the fit be too loose on regular books without Brodarts?

But I totally get where you’re coming from, and I’ll thinking we just go for it and try on the IF IT BLEEDS cases. (Which I will have a cool update on shortly, I hope.)

Brian

Brian

Yea that sizing variation has been a problem in the past. I don't remember it with Hearts In Suspension, but it was definitely a problem on Elevation. The guys were actually manually stretching the cases to get a better fit before shipping them out.

[MLG]

Sometimes there is also a little size variation between the approval case and the final case — just a tiny amount — which is how you end up with super tight cases (in general) sometimes.

Our concern in the past has been that sometimes the size variation goes in the other direction, which makes the cases a little bit bigger on the “standard” book... which actually works out well for the collectors who cover their DJs.

But our concern has been if we add a smidge of room AND the size variation goes on the bigger side, will the fit be too loose on regular books without Brodarts?

But I totally get where you’re coming from, and I’ll thinking we just go for it and try on the IF IT BLEEDS cases. (Which I will have a cool update on shortly, I hope.)

Brian

Brian

Yea that sizing variation has been a problem in the past. I don't remember it with Hearts In Suspension, but it was definitely a problem on Elevation. The guys were actually manually stretching the cases to get a better fit before shipping them out.

I agree with the idea of loosening the slipcases for brodart. I will say that I have Hearts in Suspension in a CD case with Brodart and while it is snug it is not uncomfortably so.

[Hunchback Jack]

Having a millimeter of wiggle room height wise is a good idea anyway, I think. If the dust jacket isn’t quite flush with the book at the top, a snug slipcase can cause the top jacket edges to get crimped.

[The_Antiquarian]

My search continues for Cemetery Dance's

Horror Hall of Fame Lettered "S" copy!

[ICry4Oy]

Also a quick update. I got word yesterday that the Institute cases have finally shipped out to us. I'm not sure when they'll be here (tracking didn't have an estimated delivery date yet), but assuming they arrive later this week I would expect them to be shipping out to customers either the end of next week or the beginning of the following week.


Right on time, got my shipping notice today!

[Brian861]

Also a quick update. I got word yesterday that the Institute cases have finally shipped out to us. I'm not sure when they'll be here (tracking didn't have an estimated delivery date yet), but assuming they arrive later this week I would expect them to be shipping out to customers either the end of next week or the beginning of the following week.


Right on time, got my shipping notice today!

Received mine as well.

[Aremag]

https://scontent.fbed1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s960x960/110313280_2730162130564396_8795712175815555750_o.j pg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_sid=e007fa&_nc_ohc=9_YWBU7XFeUAX-51ZiR&_nc_ht=scontent.fbed1-1.fna&_nc_tp=7&oh=a3bbdac3ff48dfd5bacc02bd46571b97&oe=5F406B16
I revcently acquired this Carrie proof, it has alternate cover art. In the proof collecting community we are very curious how many of these were printed?
Does brian know?
As far as i know these were included in some CD grab bags, so far I count four.

I will dig back through old printer invoices and see what I can find!

Brian

Brian, did you ever happen to find anymore info on this Carrie proof?

[jeffingoff]

Paging Dr. Dan, the CD Forum is down. I don't have anything to post there right now, just thought you should know.

[DanHocker]

Paging Dr. Dan, the CD Forum is down. I don't have anything to post there right now, just thought you should know.

Yea I saw that this morning. I'm not sure what's up. We put an support ticket in with the hosting company. I think the forums may have been hacked again, but I'm really not sure.

[DanHocker]

Ok we're back up. There was apparently a security patch for all Vbulletin software like 10 days ago. I don't get any of those notices from Vbulletin for some reason, and we were hit with whatever the exploit was over the weekend. I don't think they even rolled back the database, so there shouldn't be any lost posts or anything.

[jeffingoff]

Ok we're back up. There was apparently a security patch for all Vbulletin software like 10 days ago. I don't get any of those notices from Vbulletin for some reason, and we were hit with whatever the exploit was over the weekend. I don't think they even rolled back the database, so there shouldn't be any lost posts or anything.

Awesome. Thank you, Dan!


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[lotuz]

Random question: any idea when your copies of Full Throttle will ship? No hurry - I'm just curious.

Thanks!

[DanHocker]

Random question: any idea when your copies of Full Throttle will ship? No hurry - I'm just curious.

Thanks!

From Sub Press? Pretty sure that Brady packed those yesterday. I believe he's shipping our copies of The Silence from SST today.

[tippy4]

Received my slipcase for The Institute today.

Very nice case...and nice fit (with a Brodart on) too.

[lotuz]

Random question: any idea when your copies of Full Throttle will ship? No hurry - I'm just curious.

Thanks!

From Sub Press? Pretty sure that Brady packed those yesterday. I believe he's shipping our copies of The Silence from SST today.

Thanks!

[kingfan2323]

CDCC 11 is arriving soon. Any news on when the limited edition book that waa supposed to be included with CDCC 9 AND 10 will be shipped?

seeking: anything DT related #246

[Brian James Freeman]

CDCC 11 is arriving soon. Any news on when the limited edition book that waa supposed to be included with CDCC 9 AND 10 will be shipped?

I hope to have some news this fall on a couple of those "not for sale" club type books.

Brian

[webstar1000]

CDCC 11 is arriving soon. Any news on when the limited edition book that waa supposed to be included with CDCC 9 AND 10 will be shipped?

seeking: anything DT related #246

I did not re-sign up. I didn't because I didn't get any books like I was promised. I also only collect King and thought it might not be for me:(

[willie3]

Still waiting for CDCC 8,9 & 10 exclusive books

[webstar1000]

Still waiting for CDCC 8,9 & 10 exclusive books

oh wow.. I didnt realize that.

[Brian James Freeman]

Still waiting for CDCC 8,9 & 10 exclusive books

I’m hoping to have some good news about those (and some other projects) pretty soon! Thank you for your patience. I know the wait can get frustrating.

Brian

[Hunchback Jack]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/930/0764671A-E3C6-4817-9D88-011407635813.jpeg

[jeffingoff]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/930/0764671A-E3C6-4817-9D88-011407635813.jpeg

WOW! Love that shot!

[GenericEric]

I haven't got around to reading the Matthew Corbett series yet. I recently purchased all 7 books in the series so I plan to start soonish

So many books, so little time.

[Br!an]

Still waiting for CDCC 8,9 & 10 exclusive books

Still waiting for Waiting by Rick Hautala for the Cemetery Dance Book Club 4 ordered 12/08/2013.

Not to mention Turn Down the Lights Artist Edition ordered 11/11/2013.

[Kingfan24]

Still waiting for CDCC 8,9 & 10 exclusive books

Still waiting for Waiting by Rick Hautala for the Cemetery Dance Book Club 4 ordered 12/08/2013.

Not to mention Turn Down the Lights Artist Edition ordered 11/11/2013.

Damn - your patience is impressive

[GenericEric]

Waiting for almost 7 years for a book called Waiting. Classic Cemetery Dance.

Sad and funny at the same time.

[ZombieElvis]

Waiting for almost 7 years for a book called Waiting. Classic Cemetery Dance.

Sad and funny at the same time.

since Rick Huatala died suddenly 7 years ago, I wonder if that has anything to do with the delay? ( im 'waiting' for it too )
I am sure it is already written but who knows , maybe the signature sheets are in storage or something. just guessing

[Brian861]

The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/903/medium/IMG_5554.JPG

[OldCrow88]

Waiting for almost 7 years for a book called Waiting. Classic Cemetery Dance.

Sad and funny at the same time.

Only 7? Newbie! :lol1:

[GenericEric]

Waiting for almost 7 years for a book called Waiting. Classic Cemetery Dance.

Sad and funny at the same time.

Only 7? Newbie! :lol1:

Yeah I know, I've heard some of the stories:pullhair:

[DanHocker]

The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/903/medium/IMG_5554.JPG

This will probably be the last major appearance of this foam, unless I find a better way to cut it. This go around killed the electric knife from last time and killed a brand new one I ordered to replace the broken one. So it may be back to styrofoam sheets.

[Brian861]

[QUOTE=Brian861;1214108]The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

This will probably be the last major appearance of this foam, unless I find a better way to cut it. This go around killed the electric knife from last time and killed a brand new one I ordered to replace the broken one. So it may be back to styrofoam sheets.

Or just fill them with peanuts unless the Styrofoam is more cost effective.

[DanHocker]

[QUOTE=Brian861;1214108]The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

This will probably be the last major appearance of this foam, unless I find a better way to cut it. This go around killed the electric knife from last time and killed a brand new one I ordered to replace the broken one. So it may be back to styrofoam sheets.

Or just fill them with peanuts unless the Styrofoam is more cost effective.

Ehh it's 50/50 but we're moving away from using peanuts all together, and peanuts are less effective as unless the bubble bags are really tight they kinda just fall out. I only use this weird foam when the size of the case doesn't match up well with the sizes that the styrofoam sheets come in.

[Hunchback Jack]

Are there hot-wire cutters designed to cut styrofoam? I seem to remember something of that sort from when I was a kid.

HBJ

[Brian861]

[QUOTE=Brian861;1214108]The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

This will probably be the last major appearance of this foam, unless I find a better way to cut it. This go around killed the electric knife from last time and killed a brand new one I ordered to replace the broken one. So it may be back to styrofoam sheets.

Or just fill them with peanuts unless the Styrofoam is more cost effective.

Ehh it's 50/50 but we're moving away from using peanuts all together, and peanuts are less effective as unless the bubble bags are really tight they kinda just fall out. I only use this weird foam when the size of the case doesn't match up well with the sizes that the styrofoam sheets come in.

I noticed the slipcase was packaged with packing paper vs peanuts.

[DanHocker]

Are there hot-wire cutters designed to cut styrofoam? I seem to remember something of that sort from when I was a kid.

HBJ

There are, and that's a option. They're just generally more money than I'd prefer to spend on something like that, that will probably only get used infrequently, since I only need the special foam for cases that end up being a odd thickness. Plus there's also the burning hazard and melting plastic fumes to think about.

[DanHocker]

[QUOTE=Brian861;1214108]The Foam has returned and kudos to CD on this case for The Institute. The book slides right out with Brodart on.

This will probably be the last major appearance of this foam, unless I find a better way to cut it. This go around killed the electric knife from last time and killed a brand new one I ordered to replace the broken one. So it may be back to styrofoam sheets.

Or just fill them with peanuts unless the Styrofoam is more cost effective.

Ehh it's 50/50 but we're moving away from using peanuts all together, and peanuts are less effective as unless the bubble bags are really tight they kinda just fall out. I only use this weird foam when the size of the case doesn't match up well with the sizes that the styrofoam sheets come in.

I noticed the slipcase was packaged with packing paper vs peanuts.

Yep. We're giving a trial run to a packing paper machine right now, and it seems to be working out pretty well. So we're probably going to keep using that going forward. Saves a lot of mess in the warehouse as well as all that plastic waste. And as long as the guys use plenty of paper it really shouldn't have any effect on the quality of the packing.

[Brian861]

Yep. We're giving a trial run to a packing paper machine right now, and it seems to be working out pretty well. So we're probably going to keep using that going forward. Saves a lot of mess in the warehouse as well as all that plastic waste. And as long as the guys use plenty of paper it really shouldn't have any effect on the quality of the packing.

Or you could go full blown Amazon style and use air cushions lol. I swear, they must own stock in that stuff.

[DanHocker]

Yep. We're giving a trial run to a packing paper machine right now, and it seems to be working out pretty well. So we're probably going to keep using that going forward. Saves a lot of mess in the warehouse as well as all that plastic waste. And as long as the guys use plenty of paper it really shouldn't have any effect on the quality of the packing.

Or you could go full blown Amazon style and use air cushions lol. I swear, they must own stock in that stuff.

Our local shipping supply company tried to sell me on air cushions. I refused. They really only work if your boxes are oversized and even then the books would probably be flopping around loose (if Amazon is any indicator).

[Brian861]

Yep. We're giving a trial run to a packing paper machine right now, and it seems to be working out pretty well. So we're probably going to keep using that going forward. Saves a lot of mess in the warehouse as well as all that plastic waste. And as long as the guys use plenty of paper it really shouldn't have any effect on the quality of the packing.

Or you could go full blown Amazon style and use air cushions lol. I swear, they must own stock in that stuff.

Our local shipping supply company tried to sell me on air cushions. I refused. They really only work if your boxes are oversized and even then the books would probably be flopping around loose (if Amazon is any indicator).

Yeppers.

[Ricky]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated. :lol:

[ZombieElvis]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated. :lol:
when iread this, the 'Debbie Downer' horn sound played in my head so I had to share:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ1AjaNjack
hope the link works ;/
i hate the way Amazon ships new releases so i tend to get books from VJ Books, i recently got a signed first edition of Malorie by Josh Malerman, , had a brodart mylar cover , the signature was a special tipped in page, and the books was in a box full of bubble wrap and foam popcorn. That is how i want a newrelease sent to me, not in a oversized box full of air or a barely padded envelope, eveything i get from Amazon gets dinged to death!
Cemetery Dance has always shipped books ectremly protected, I order all my PS books from CD for cheaper shipping and better packing, It is worth the wait

[GenericEric]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated. :lol:

Exactly why I rarely buy hardcover books from Amazon anymore. It's pretty much guaranteed they'll arrive all dinged up.

[amd013]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated. :lol:

Exactly why I rarely buy hardcover books from Amazon anymore. It's pretty much guaranteed they'll arrive all dinged up.

I still order books from Amazon, with the understanding these are my "reading" copies. If it is a book I want to collect, I order another copy from CD (preferably with the custom slipcase).

[kingfan2323]

If I order a book from Amazon I will return it over and over until the book is perfect. I ordered 6 copies of Brother in Paperback (to get signed) before they got it right. I think I may have a note on my account. They come properly packed now.

Here is an idea- pack the fucking books right the first time

seeking: anything DT related #246

[Randall Flagg]

I try not to use the "F" word when communicating with #Bots@Amazon

[Brian861]

I try not to use the "F" word when communicating with #Bots@Amazon

Or the nice folks at Kohl's who gladly accept the returns :)

[Roseannebarr]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated. :lol:

Exactly why I rarely buy hardcover books from Amazon anymore. It's pretty much guaranteed they'll arrive all dinged up.

Amazon would not be in business if Tippy or David from Betts worked there. Either that or they both would have been fired the first day. I can hear the supervisor yelling at them now - saying You used 400 boxes of padding on just 1 book. and it took you an hour to pack! You have 5000 more orders before you can go home!

[Brian861]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated. :lol:

Exactly why I rarely buy hardcover books from Amazon anymore. It's pretty much guaranteed they'll arrive all dinged up.

Amazon would not be in business if Tippy or David from Betts worked there. Either that or they both would have been fired the first day. I can hear the supervisor yelling at them now - saying You used 400 boxes of padding on just 1 book. and it took you an hour to pack! You have 5000 more orders before you can go home!

:rofl:

[George at C-Springs]

Originally Posted by Ricky
I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated.

I had two orders come in last week, both in padded envelopes, and inside each one of them was a single flattened styrofoam peanut. WTH use is that.

[DanHocker]

I ordered two books and a Blu-Ray from Amazon recently. They all came in the same box with only one air cushion and it wasn't even inflated. :lol:
when iread this, the 'Debbie Downer' horn sound played in my head so I had to share:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ1AjaNjack
hope the link works ;/
i hate the way Amazon ships new releases so i tend to get books from VJ Books, i recently got a signed first edition of Malorie by Josh Malerman, , had a brodart mylar cover , the signature was a special tipped in page, and the books was in a box full of bubble wrap and foam popcorn. That is how i want a newrelease sent to me, not in a oversized box full of air or a barely padded envelope, eveything i get from Amazon gets dinged to death!
Cemetery Dance has always shipped books ectremly protected, I order all my PS books from CD for cheaper shipping and better packing, It is worth the wait

Unfortunately the majority of people who buy books from Amazon don't really care. They're not after collectibles, they're just reading the book and shoving them on a shelf or trading them in at a used book store. So Amazon doesn't really have a lot of incentive to care.

[Brian James Freeman]

My all-time "winner" from Amazon was when a 24 X 24 X 20 box arrived... with ONE air cushion and one book shrink-wrapped to a piece of cardboard... And oddly enough, the book was fine!! And my cats loved the box, so everyone got something that day! :clap:

[Hunchback Jack]

I think I’ve already mentioned that time I received two hardcover novels in a box from Amazon. That’s it. One book stacked on top of the other in a cardboard box. No air cushions, packing peanuts or packaging at all.

Miraculously, the books survived almost unscathed. But it was still a bit of a shock.

[jeffingoff]

Bringing it back to Cemetery Dance--what's shipping, Dan?? I got Informed Delivery and a label was created. A LABEL WAS CREATED!!!!

[DanHocker]

Bringing it back to Cemetery Dance--what's shipping, Dan?? I got Informed Delivery and a label was created. A LABEL WAS CREATED!!!!

Midnight Under the Bigtop is shipping this week. You guys may get notices significantly before your book ships though. I forgot to order shipping supplies on Friday so Brady in the warehouse has been spending this morning running labels ahead of time while he waits for the supplies to get here later today.

[jeffingoff]

Bringing it back to Cemetery Dance--what's shipping, Dan?? I got Informed Delivery and a label was created. A LABEL WAS CREATED!!!!

Midnight Under the Bigtop is shipping this week. You guys may get notices significantly before your book ships though. I forgot to order shipping supplies on Friday so Brady in the warehouse has been spending this morning running labels ahead of time while he waits for the supplies to get here later today.

Well that's fantastic! This is going to be an incredible anthology. I assumed it was either MUTBT or Night Shift. Either way I'm thrilled.

[St. Troy]

I assumed it was either MUTBT or Night Shift...

No pub date on NS yet (unless it snuck by me).

[swintek]

Bringing it back to Cemetery Dance--what's shipping, Dan?? I got Informed Delivery and a label was created. A LABEL WAS CREATED!!!!

Midnight Under the Bigtop is shipping this week. You guys may get notices significantly before your book ships though. I forgot to order shipping supplies on Friday so Brady in the warehouse has been spending this morning running labels ahead of time while he waits for the supplies to get here later today.

Nice! Been looking forward to this one. This is actually pretty fast delivery for CD based on announcement. Are things starting to move along better there now? Hopefully!

[jeffingoff]

I assumed it was either MUTBT or Night Shift...

No pub date on NS yet (unless it snuck by me).

Got the HOME STRETCH HAVE YOU MOVED email for NS on August 6th. At that time, cases were just beginning into production so shipping is still a ways off. But I thought maybe something amazing happened and sped things along. Still, it's so close I can smell the corn!

[DanHocker]

I assumed it was either MUTBT or Night Shift...

No pub date on NS yet (unless it snuck by me).

Got the HOME STRETCH HAVE YOU MOVED email for NS on August 6th. At that time, cases were just beginning into production so shipping is still a ways off. But I thought maybe something amazing happened and sped things along. Still, it's so close I can smell the corn!

Yeah cases are still a long way off. They're in production now, but the case maker has a much longer than usual turnaround time right now.

[DanHocker]

Bringing it back to Cemetery Dance--what's shipping, Dan?? I got Informed Delivery and a label was created. A LABEL WAS CREATED!!!!

Midnight Under the Bigtop is shipping this week. You guys may get notices significantly before your book ships though. I forgot to order shipping supplies on Friday so Brady in the warehouse has been spending this morning running labels ahead of time while he waits for the supplies to get here later today.

Nice! Been looking forward to this one. This is actually pretty fast delivery for CD based on announcement. Are things starting to move along better there now? Hopefully!

Ehh hard to say, this one has been at the printer functionally since it was announced. Which is still a really long turnaround time for the printer. Though it doesn't help that it had all sorts of problems at the printer.

[St. Troy]

FYI, CD's production updates page was updated yesterday, for anyone who might want to take a look (no news on Night Shift, but there's lots there).

[St. Troy]

Apropos of nothing, but I know some aspiring authors, and rest assured, if any of them "make it" and ever dilly-dally over signing anything, I will apply a special blend of psychology and extreme violence.

[Frondz]

Hi there Brian and/or Dan! Any update on shipping of August's title for the 12 month book club? Thanks so much.

[GenericEric]

FYI, CD's production updates page was updated yesterday, for anyone who might want to take a look (no news on Night Shift, but there's lots there).

I'm sure Night Shift has to be pretty close by now. Since the books are done and they've been working on the slipcases for a little while now. Late September or October is my guess.

Or I should say my hope...

[Ari_Racing]

With the exception of one book, all the other ones I preordered are close to being completed. :) :)

[webstar1000]

Fright or Flight Letter is the one I really am after..... I was always intrigued by the comments the CD team made about the direction of it. I hope it doesn't take to much longer:(

[DanHocker]

Hi there Brian and/or Dan! Any update on shipping of August's title for the 12 month book club? Thanks so much.

This should have shipped last week. Feel free to email me and I can look up your order.

[DanHocker]

FYI, CD's production updates page was updated yesterday, for anyone who might want to take a look (no news on Night Shift, but there's lots there).

I'm sure Night Shift has to be pretty close by now. Since the books are done and they've been working on the slipcases for a little while now. Late September or October is my guess.

Or I should say my hope...

October would be awesome, but unless the case maker really ramps up production there's no way that's going to happen. Trying to temper people's expectations here, the casemaking company is very very backlogged. At this point I'll just be happy if we have the cases and get NS shipped by the end of the year. I know my storage space would be happy to have that space cleared up too.

[Br!an]

Hi there Brian and/or Dan! Any update on shipping of August's title for the 12 month book club? Thanks so much.

This should have shipped last week. Feel free to email me and I can look up your order.

I didn't get a shipping notice either. Last one was July. I'll email you too.

[St. Troy]

I'm not trying to be Mr. Downer, and I fully understand and appreciate the constrictive nature of CD's operations these days, but I have to say that this:


At this point I'll just be happy if we have the cases and get NS shipped by the end of the year.

...struck me as the first inkling that the statement on CD's production update page that NS "will be out this year" is becoming unlikely.

As I said, I understand, etc. etc., and it's clear that they're getting things done even now, which, in and of itself, is kind of amazing, but even given all that, it's a bit deflating.

(Maybe I'd be a bit more "inflated" if a certain Texas-based bookstore would stop trying to defraud me out of $15 at a time over old Clive Barker books).

[DanHocker]

I'm not trying to be Mr. Downer, and I fully understand and appreciate the constrictive nature of CD's operations these days, but I have to say that this:


At this point I'll just be happy if we have the cases and get NS shipped by the end of the year.

...struck me as the first inkling that the statement on CD's production update page that NS "will be out this year" is becoming unlikely.

As I said, I understand, etc. etc., and it's clear that they're getting things done even now, which, in and of itself, is kind of amazing, but even given all that, it's a bit deflating.

(Maybe I'd be a bit more "inflated" if a certain Texas-based bookstore would stop trying to defraud me out of $15 at a time over old Clive Barker books).

You're telling me. I just largely don't trust the case makers estimates right now. I'm also trying to be pessimistic about the dates for these things as I really don't want people to get their hopes up. It's much better to be pleasantly surprised if the cases get done sooner, than it would be for us to be optimistic with our estimates and then just have to push the dates back.

[GenericEric]

I had to pre-order Night Shift from Bad Moon Books a few months ago since I missed out on the initial CD pre-order.

It was $145 for the gift edition so only a $50 mark up. Well worth it imo

[St. Troy]

You're telling me. I just largely don't trust the case makers estimates right now. I'm also trying to be pessimistic about the dates for these things as I really don't want people to get their hopes up. It's much better to be pleasantly surprised if the cases get done sooner, than it would be for us to be optimistic with our estimates and then just have to push the dates back.

I would like to add that I really appreciate you (and Brian) playing it straight with us.

[Hunchback Jack]

I will add that although I'm disappointed-but-understanding with the shipping delays, I'm thrilled with receiving Cardinal Black lettered. I'm glad it made it into the shipping queue, and as for the book itself, you hit it out of the park.

HBJ

[webstar1000]

Someone remind me... 3000 is the gift run for Doubleday years right?


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[MLG]

Someone remind me... 3000 is the gift run for Doubleday years right?


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That is the number listed on their website.

[webstar1000]

Someone remind me... 3000 is the gift run for Doubleday years right?


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That is the number listed on their website.

Yes I checked but something kept saying it was 1750 in my head. Haha


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[jeffingoff]

Someone remind me... 3000 is the gift run for Doubleday years right?


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That is the number listed on their website.

Yes I checked but something kept saying it was 1750 in my head. Haha


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Is that the limitation for Sleeping Beauties.


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[frik]

Love what Cemetery Dance did with their first Matthew Corbett title. I don't own any of the SubPress (lettered) editions, but from what I've seen, they're close.

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[Garrell]

Beauty. Matthew Corbett done right!!!

[GenericEric]

Looking for someone that has a pre-order of Usher's Passing from CD they're willing to sell. Whether it's an extra one or whatever the case may be.

I missed out on the original pre-order back in 2018. Thanks.

[ym2000]

I have one I think. I sent you a DM

Looking for someone that has a pre-order of Usher's Passing from CD they're willing to sell. Whether it's an extra one or whatever the case may be.

I missed out on the original pre-order back in 2018. Thanks.

[GenericEric]

Just curious if you know, Brian, but do you know the art for the dust jacket of the lettered edition of Usher's Passing?

I know on the product page it says there will be a different dust jacket for the lettered edition. Thanks.

[Brian James Freeman]

Just curious if you know, Brian, but do you know the art for the dust jacket of the lettered edition of Usher's Passing?

I know on the product page it says there will be a different dust jacket for the lettered edition. Thanks.

Thanks for asking! The artwork is the same, but the DJ for the Lettered Edition has the Lettered Edition information on it instead of the Limited Edition information. A pet peeve of mine for a long time is Lettered Editions that have the Limited Edition DJ (thus confusing some people down the road) and DJs that have the info for BOTH editions (thus confusing some people down the road). We weren't able to use a second piece of artwork for this project, but I did want the text to reflect the editions properly.

Brian

[stroppygoblin]

I asked in the LP thrread, but will repeat it here - any date on when the numbered Revival portfolios bought through CD will be shipping?

[sullichin]

Does the CDCC no longer include the $10 monthly credit?

[DanHocker]

Does the CDCC no longer include the $10 monthly credit?

That was a one time thing for the CDCC 10, since the CDCC 10 was sort of a celebratory thing. We did a whole bunch of extra stuff we don't normally do for the CDCC.

[DanHocker]

I asked in the LP thrread, but will repeat it here - any date on when the numbered Revival portfolios bought through CD will be shipping?

I think Brian was trying to get the LP direct sales taken care of before putting together CD's and bringing them into the office. I think he's working on putting them together now, but he told me it could take a bit. So I'd say it shouldn't be too terribly long. The shipping schedule here at CD is pretty flexible at the moment, so once they're here we should be able to turn them around fairly quickly.

[Brian James Freeman]

I asked in the LP thrread, but will repeat it here - any date on when the numbered Revival portfolios bought through CD will be shipping?

Everything's almost ready for the CD order. Between the kids starting back to school last week -- online, what fun! -- and my dad's (minor) surgery tomorrow, I just need to find the right day to make the trek to the office (90 minutes from my house these days, for those who don't know), but it won't be too long now!

Brian

[amd013]

I asked in the LP thrread, but will repeat it here - any date on when the numbered Revival portfolios bought through CD will be shipping?

Everything's almost ready for the CD order. Between the kids starting back to school last week -- online, what fun! -- and my dad's (minor) surgery tomorrow, I just need to find the right day to make the trek to the office (90 minutes from my house these days, for those who don't know), but it won't be too long now!

Brian

Guess that explains the PA address for Lividian packages. :smile:

[Brian James Freeman]

I asked in the LP thrread, but will repeat it here - any date on when the numbered Revival portfolios bought through CD will be shipping?

Everything's almost ready for the CD order. Between the kids starting back to school last week -- online, what fun! -- and my dad's (minor) surgery tomorrow, I just need to find the right day to make the trek to the office (90 minutes from my house these days, for those who don't know), but it won't be too long now!

Brian

Guess that explains the PA address for Lividian packages. :smile:

Yep!

Brian

[stroppygoblin]

I asked in the LP thrread, but will repeat it here - any date on when the numbered Revival portfolios bought through CD will be shipping?

Everything's almost ready for the CD order. Between the kids starting back to school last week -- online, what fun! -- and my dad's (minor) surgery tomorrow, I just need to find the right day to make the trek to the office (90 minutes from my house these days, for those who don't know), but it won't be too long now!

Brian

Thanks for the update guys :thumbsup:

Hope all goes well for your father Brian.

[Ari_Racing]

Hope all goes well for your father, Brian. Good luck!

[swintek]

Received Midnight Under The Big Top anthology yesterday. Wow- what a neat book! Love the extra large size on such a well-designed and copiously-illustrated tome. I love books like this: thoughtfully assembled, marvelously designed (there's really some fine effort here from Gail Cross, and it is immediately appreciated), nicely illustrated (again- abundantly!), and best of all- $50. A nice price for this package. The paper seems exceptional as well- not sure if you guys have used this before, but it immediately stood out while perusing. Nice job, guys. Thanks for making it. I hope you consider making more anthologies like this as it's a real treat and hearkens back to great CD packages of the past like October Dreams.

[ICry4Oy]

I've been a member of the CD collector's club for several years. Today I received a Collector's Club 10 card. Don't recall ever receiving one previously so I'm just wondering if it is for some purpose or is it just a "here's your sign" kind of thing?

[Brian James Freeman]

I've been a member of the CD collector's club for several years. Today I received a Collector's Club 10 card. Don't recall ever receiving one previously so I'm just wondering if it is for some purpose or is it just a "here's your sign" kind of thing?

We made a card for the first CDCC, so it seemed fitting to make one for the CDCC 10.

[jeffingoff]

I've been a member of the CD collector's club for several years. Today I received a Collector's Club 10 card. Don't recall ever receiving one previously so I'm just wondering if it is for some purpose or is it just a "here's your sign" kind of thing?

Dan on the CD Forum said it was just a fun throwback to the very first CDCC when they issued a card. I've been a member since CDCC 7 and never got one before. You can use it to chop lines, as a phony gift card to someone you don't plan on seeing again, as a bookmark, as a coaster, and to make the people from CDCC 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 jealous.

[ICry4Oy]

I've been a member of the CD collector's club for several years. Today I received a Collector's Club 10 card. Don't recall ever receiving one previously so I'm just wondering if it is for some purpose or is it just a "here's your sign" kind of thing?

We made a card for the first CDCC, so it seemed fitting to make one for the CDCC 10.



Gotcha, THANKS!

[richardsrarebooks]

Say Brian, when is the CD "misfit" grab bag going out? The original announcement said..."ASAP".

[Br!an]

Say Brian, when is the CD "misfit" grab bag going out? The original announcement said..."ASAP".

Mine shipped last Thursday. It was a CDCC order. It took them three days from the day I ordered to ship.

So it seems they are actively shipping these.

[richardsrarebooks]

Haven't received a shipping notice.

[MLG]

Haven't received a shipping notice.

I have not received a shipping notice yet but the last two orders I received came before I received the shipping notice.

[Lookwhoitis]

I've been a member of the CD collector's club for several years. Today I received a Collector's Club 10 card. Don't recall ever receiving one previously so I'm just wondering if it is for some purpose or is it just a "here's your sign" kind of thing?

You can use it to chop lines

:rofl:

[Brian James Freeman]

Say Brian, when is the CD "misfit" grab bag going out? The original announcement said..."ASAP".

The orders placed last week have all shipped as of yesterday, so I'll check to see if maybe Mindy hasn't sent notices yet. :)

Brian

[amd013]

Say Brian, when is the CD "misfit" grab bag going out? The original announcement said..."ASAP".

The orders placed last week have all shipped as of yesterday, so I'll check to see if maybe Mindy hasn't sent notices yet. :)

Brian

Hi Brian, what about the grab bag from 9/22?

Thanks,
Mike

[Brian James Freeman]

Say Brian, when is the CD "misfit" grab bag going out? The original announcement said..."ASAP".

The orders placed last week have all shipped as of yesterday, so I'll check to see if maybe Mindy hasn't sent notices yet. :)

Brian

Hi Brian, what about the grab bag from 9/22?

Thanks,
Mike

The Stephen King one, right? We're still assembling those, I believe. (The Misfit Grab Bag has actually been sitting in the warehouse for a while, taking up space. We announced these in the wrong order. :doh:)

Brian

[MLG]

My misfit shipping notice came this morning.

[Randall Flagg]

I guess the misfit grab bag is sold out.:frown:

[craigobau]

Hi Brian, any updates on Night Shift?

Thank you.

[Brian James Freeman]

Hi Brian, any updates on Night Shift?

Thank you.

I should have more news on Monday when I get the next status update from the case maker, but we’re definitely in the homestretch!

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

RIchard just confirmed on Facebook that he and King are working on the third chapter of Gwendy!

:)

[Brian861]

RIchard just confirmed on Facebook that he and King are working on the third chapter of Gwendy!

:)

Must be the other novel he was teasing for '21.

[GenericEric]

RIchard just confirmed on Facebook that he and King are working on the third chapter of Gwendy!

:)

Must be the other novel he was teasing for '21.

Could be. But I also wouldn't be surprised if the other 2021 release is something King already has finished.

[Roseannebarr]

I've been a member of the CD collector's club for several years. Today I received a Collector's Club 10 card. Don't recall ever receiving one previously so I'm just wondering if it is for some purpose or is it just a "here's your sign" kind of thing?

I carry mine around all the time. We signed up for mail notification and i could not get to the post office for 2 days, but i saw a LETTER from Cemetery Danse. I just knew Brian and Richard were writing me to tell me that i could buy an exclusive signed King Book or thank me for being such a good customer over the years that i was going to get a tour of the CD factory/store like Charlie and the Chocolate factory.

But i was just as happy to get my CC 10 card. Too excited to actually get a letter from CD! Well played and nice surprise!

[craigobau]

Hi Brian, any updates on Night Shift?

Thank you.

I should have more news on Monday when I get the next status update from the case maker, but we’re definitely in the homestretch!

Brian

Thank you!

[Ari_Racing]

It's not the other novel.

[Frondz]

Hi Brian,
Received the Girl Who Builds Monsters book yesterday as part of the out of print book club. Just have to tell you, my 3-year-old is now OBSESSED with that book. We've probably read it a couple dozen times in a couple days. So, thank you for a wonderful book! It was an unexpected, pleasant surprise as part of the book club.

[Brian James Freeman]

Hi Brian,
Received the Girl Who Builds Monsters book yesterday as part of the out of print book club. Just have to tell you, my 3-year-old is now OBSESSED with that book. We've probably read it a couple dozen times in a couple days. So, thank you for a wonderful book! It was an unexpected, pleasant surprise as part of the book club.

Thank you! Very much appreciated!

[GenericEric]

As Brian indicated a few days ago, here's the new update on Night Shift:

The slipcases and traycases are deep in production, with our casemaker promising to deliver them just after Thanksgiving, which means we'll be shipping preorders for the Gift Edition and Artist Numbered Edition in December. The Lettered Edition is with our binder, and when that work is done he'll begin making the cases for that edition. Since all of his work is done by hand, the Lettered Edition will ship in 2021. Thank you very much for your patience!

[Brian James Freeman]

As Brian indicated a few days ago, here's the new update on Night Shift:

The slipcases and traycases are deep in production, with our casemaker promising to deliver them just after Thanksgiving, which means we'll be shipping preorders for the Gift Edition and Artist Numbered Edition in December. The Lettered Edition is with our binder, and when that work is done he'll begin making the cases for that edition. Since all of his work is done by hand, the Lettered Edition will ship in 2021. Thank you very much for your patience!

Dan is out today, and since he loads all of the notes we send through the order management system, this will be emailed out tomorrow!

Brian

[webstar1000]

Excellent news on Night Shift. I am hoping to see Stand next summer... if possible!!!!!

[jeffingoff]

Excellent news on Night Shift. I am hoping to see Stand next summer... if possible!!!!!

That would be amazing.

[GenericEric]

I'm not sure exactly how it works, but once Night Shift is published, what's the time frame of The Stand going to public pre-order?

[webstar1000]

I'm not sure exactly how it works, but once Night Shift is published, what's the time frame of The Stand going to public pre-order?

IM guessing they are getting caught up and would not let this one go as long hence my 'guess'.

[Brian James Freeman]

I'm not sure exactly how it works, but once Night Shift is published, what's the time frame of The Stand going to public pre-order?

IM guessing they are getting caught up and would not let this one go as long hence my 'guess'.

The goal is absolutely to be really close to printer ready OR even at the printer before the "official" public announcement and preorder window for THE STAND.

Brian

[St. Troy]

As Brian indicated a few days ago, here's the new update on Night Shift:

The slipcases and traycases are deep in production, with our casemaker promising to deliver them just after Thanksgiving, which means we'll be shipping preorders for the Gift Edition and Artist Numbered Edition in December.

Welcome news; I can't wait to see it.

[craigobau]

As Brian indicated a few days ago, here's the new update on Night Shift:

The slipcases and traycases are deep in production, with our casemaker promising to deliver them just after Thanksgiving, which means we'll be shipping preorders for the Gift Edition and Artist Numbered Edition in December. The Lettered Edition is with our binder, and when that work is done he'll begin making the cases for that edition. Since all of his work is done by hand, the Lettered Edition will ship in 2021. Thank you very much for your patience!

Dan is out today, and since he loads all of the notes we send through the order management system, this will be emailed out tomorrow!

Brian

Thanks so much for the good news!

[amd013]

I'm not sure exactly how it works, but once Night Shift is published, what's the time frame of The Stand going to public pre-order?

IM guessing they are getting caught up and would not let this one go as long hence my 'guess'.

The goal is absolutely to be really close to printer ready OR even at the printer before the "official" public announcement and preorder window for THE STAND.

Brian

I think this is a good idea. I think it will help cut down on the complaints.

[firemonkey66]

Does having a lettered Night Shift on order mean that I will be able to order a matching lettered Stand? I don’t know if this has been asked before, I apologize if it has.

[Brian James Freeman]

Does having a lettered Night Shift on order mean that I will be able to order a matching lettered Stand? I don’t know if this has been asked before, I apologize if it has.

No worries! That is exactly the situation, yep.

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

I'm not sure exactly how it works, but once Night Shift is published, what's the time frame of The Stand going to public pre-order?

IM guessing they are getting caught up and would not let this one go as long hence my 'guess'.

The goal is absolutely to be really close to printer ready OR even at the printer before the "official" public announcement and preorder window for THE STAND.

Brian

I think this is a good idea. I think it will help cut down on the complaints.

Absolutely agree!

Brian

[amd013]

Hi Brian, got the official email update on night shift. Was wondering if there will be an extra delay in shipping for those with remarques in them? I seem to recall in the past these are usually the last to ship, but can't recall how much longer it typically is.

[DanHocker]

Hi Brian, got the official email update on night shift. Was wondering if there will be an extra delay in shipping for those with remarques in them? I seem to recall in the past these are usually the last to ship, but can't recall how much longer it typically is.

Yep they will be the last to ship. Typically we don't touch the remqarques until we're done shipping everything else. It's too easy for them to get mixed up with the regular editions since they look the same and I don't want to risk accidently sending remarques to people who didn't pay for them. So they will ship after we're through the regular Gift and Artist Editions.

[herbertwest]

Read that Richard CHizmar's latest book will be published Gallery Books / Simon & Schuster, congratulations for him!

I am guessing that some collectors here, waiting for books since a few years, will however question if his writing and publishing projets may impacts his decision related to CD?
I think that it was something that has been raised in the past

[lotuz]

Hey Dan/Brian - any idea when you might be shipping your copies of Dead Astronauts? I was super happy when you offered this to CDCC members and have been eagerly anticipating it :)

[George at C-Springs]

This just arrived from CD in the Forthcoming Review Copy Grab Bag. Of interest to SK collectors may be Kevin Quigley's "Stephen King Limited".

At 302 pages in length, the first 153 are text telling the stories behind the SK Limiteds; 112 pages are a photo gallery of US Limiteds (starting with Firestarter and ending with Misery); and the remainder is a photo gallery of Non-US Limiteds (starting with Phantasia's ES and ending with PS Publishing's Night Shift) and a few pages of remarques.

All photos are Black & White with most consisting of Trayscase/Slipcase and Cover illustrations. The sole interior photo is of The New Lieutenant's Rap. No signatures pages are shown, which I personally think is a missed opportunity; would have been great to see the various versions with additional authors and artists, and to see how his signature changed over the years.

The few remarques and art inserts also could have been tremendously expanded, with The Collector's page as a reference; there are MANY remarques (and much original artwork) available and would make a splendid addition to a book like this. Lastly, the galleries sections would have been very nice in color; regular paper for the text sections and glossy color for the photos would have been great, but yes driven up cost as well.

Look for it to be published in 2021, a nice in-hand reference guide to SK Limiteds and the stories behind them.

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[kingfan2323]

Can anyone help me out with a From a Buick 8 CD traycase for the S/L in fine condition? Aware of the ones online. Prefer getting it from here if possible.

Thanks

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[amd013]

Can anyone help me out with a From a Buick 8 CD traycase in fine condition? Aware of the ones online. Prefer getting it from here if possible.

Thanks

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Hi Bryan, What are the ones on the net you refer to? I would be interested in one too.

BTW, didn't see any FAB8 listed in the Known Stephen King Slipcse and Traycase. Are these missing from the list?

[ZombieElvis]

Can anyone help me out with a From a Buick 8 CD traycase in fine condition? Aware of the ones online. Prefer getting it from here if possible.

Thanks

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Hi Bryan, What are the ones on the net you refer to? I would be interested in one too.

BTW, didn't see any FAB8 listed in the Known Stephen King Slipcse and Traycase. Are these missing from the list?
i got a FAB8 gift edition without a slipcase so I bought the traycase from CD for it, i would trade the traycase for a slipcase i guess? Anyway i have one.


This just arrived from CD in the Forthcoming Review Copy Grab Bag. Of interest to SK collectors may be Kevin Quigley's "Stephen King Limited".

At 302 pages in length, the first 153 are text telling the stories behind the SK Limiteds; 112 pages are a photo gallery of US Limiteds (starting with Firestarter and ending with Misery); and the remainder is a photo gallery of Non-US Limiteds (starting with Phantasia's ES and ending with PS Publishing's Night Shift) and a few pages of remarques.

All photos are Black & White with most consisting of Trayscase/Slipcase and Cover illustrations. The sole interior photo is of The New Lieutenant's Rap. No signatures pages are shown, which I personally think is a missed opportunity; would have been great to see the various versions with additional authors and artists, and to see how his signature changed over the years.

The few remarques and art inserts also could have been tremendously expanded, with The Collector's page as a reference; there are MANY remarques (and much original artwork) available and would make a splendid addition to a book like this. Lastly, the galleries sections would have been very nice in color; regular paper for the text sections and glossy color for the photos would have been great, but yes driven up cost as well.

Look for it to be published in 2021, a nice in-hand reference guide to SK Limiteds and the stories behind them.

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I got the same grab bag, exact same books!
look at the table of contents for Killer Crimes, is this the first printing of MAN WITH A BELLY since 1978?

[kingfan2323]

Can anyone help me out with a From a Buick 8 CD traycase in fine condition? Aware of the ones online. Prefer getting it from here if possible.

Thanks

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Hi Bryan, What are the ones on the net you refer to? I would be interested in one too.

BTW, didn't see any FAB8 listed in the Known Stephen King Slipcse and Traycase. Are these missing from the list?Should have clarified. Referring to CD S/L traycase

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[Randall Flagg]

The only known slipcases/Tray-cases are from the CD-The publisher. AFAIK, there are no aftermarket cases for the gift/S/L/Lettered of FAB8.

[Brian James Freeman]

This just arrived from CD in the Forthcoming Review Copy Grab Bag. Of interest to SK collectors may be Kevin Quigley's "Stephen King Limited".

At 302 pages in length, the first 153 are text telling the stories behind the SK Limiteds; 112 pages are a photo gallery of US Limiteds (starting with Firestarter and ending with Misery); and the remainder is a photo gallery of Non-US Limiteds (starting with Phantasia's ES and ending with PS Publishing's Night Shift) and a few pages of remarques.

All photos are Black & White with most consisting of Trayscase/Slipcase and Cover illustrations. The sole interior photo is of The New Lieutenant's Rap. No signatures pages are shown, which I personally think is a missed opportunity; would have been great to see the various versions with additional authors and artists, and to see how his signature changed over the years.

The few remarques and art inserts also could have been tremendously expanded, with The Collector's page as a reference; there are MANY remarques (and much original artwork) available and would make a splendid addition to a book like this. Lastly, the galleries sections would have been very nice in color; regular paper for the text sections and glossy color for the photos would have been great, but yes driven up cost as well.

Look for it to be published in 2021, a nice in-hand reference guide to SK Limiteds and the stories behind them.

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Very nice overview! Thank you!

We should have noted on there, but we didn't, that all of the photos will be full-color in the finished books. And you guessed the paper stock situation just about perfectly. The first half with be a standard paper stock, and the second half will be a special stock to show off the full-color photos in all their glory.

For the interior artwork and remarques, each piece would need to be licensed from the artist, which would have pushed the retail price beyond what we thought the market could support. (Some would argue it falls under fair use, but a literal photo gallery with no commentary seems past the line to us. Plus... we'd rather pay the artists for their work! We just couldn't make the budget come together.)

That said, I hope folks prove us wrong and the book sells out in record time because that would definitely help with my proposal that we publish an expanded edition in a few years with the books published since Kev's deadline AND more material in general. :)

I like the signature sheet idea! I'll be stealing that idea for future editions... :biggrin:

Thanks again!

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

THose are really cool!

Brian, I sent you an email :)

[ToBoldlyGo]

It has been so long since I placed my order with CD that I can't even remember if this is what I ordered or not. A grab bag or the exclusive collector's set (#3 maybe?) or what, IDK. All I know, is that's a nice little set of books there. Maybe it will show up at my door, maybe not. We'll see. LOL

[Brian James Freeman]

It has been so long since I placed my order with CD that I can't even remember if this is what I ordered or not. A grab bag or the exclusive collector's set (#3 maybe?) or what, IDK. All I know, is that's a nice little set of books there. Maybe it will show up at my door, maybe not. We'll see. LOL

Not an uncommon problem! Mindy can definitely let you know what you have on order: order@cemeterydance.com

Best,
Brian

[ToBoldlyGo]

Thanks Brian!

[George at C-Springs]

Have been waiting many, many months to give these to her today! Pretty happy kid with her Lettered "S" (for Sydney!) and Trade editions. She flipped through it and said, "This looks wierd!" ... mission accomplished :D

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And in case you're wondering, yes those are her Gryffindor Quidditch robes and sweater she's wearing!

[kingfan2323]

Have been waiting many, many months to give these to her today! Pretty happy kid with her Lettered "S" (for Sydney!) and Trade editions. She flipped through it and said, "This looks wierd!" ... mission accomplished :D

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And in case you're wondering, yes those are her Gryffindor Quidditch robes and sweater she's wearing!Thats really cool! Few things greater than a book in the excited hands of the next generation. Well done.

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[RC65]

Have been waiting many, many months to give these to her today! Pretty happy kid with her Lettered "S" (for Sydney!) and Trade editions. She flipped through it and said, "This looks wierd!" ... mission accomplished :D

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20201031_121112.jpg

And in case you're wondering, yes those are her Gryffindor Quidditch robes and sweater she's wearing!

That's great, George, wonderful to see the horror bug passed on. I did the same for my daughter a number of years back, with the Sub Press S/L HC of Neil Gaiman's CORALINE, a work -- both in film and graphic novel -- that she was wild about when young (and still is). I've had a lot of satisfying purchases in my 30+ years of collecting, but that one has to lead the list.

[Brian861]

Very cool, George and the lettered is a great production. Glenn did a great job on all the Remarques he did for that one.

[St. Troy]

...And in case you're wondering, yes those are her Gryffindor Quidditch robes and sweater she's wearing!

Smart kid.

[kingfan2323]

Still looking for a CD From A Buick 8 Traycase in Fine condition for my S/L edition. The one on Ebay ended up being defective.

Can anyone help with this?

Thx

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[craigobau]

Hi Brian,

Are you still expecting to be able to send out the Night Shift Gift editions this month?

Thanks.

[Brian James Freeman]

Hi Brian,

Are you still expecting to be able to send out the Night Shift Gift editions this month?

Thanks.

Yep!

[craigobau]

Hi Brian,

Are you still expecting to be able to send out the Night Shift Gift editions this month?

Thanks.


Yep!

Woohoo!

[ICry4Oy]

Hi Brian,

Are you still expecting to be able to send out the Night Shift Gift editions this month?

Thanks.

Yep!

:excited::nana::biggrin1:

[DanHocker]

Gift edtions should be real soon. I've got a bunch of orders from last weeks sale to get through and some holiday gift certificates with custom artwork we just recieved back from Glenn, then we'll be shipping them. So we should be starting either at the end of this week or the beginning of next. Gonna take some time though, there's a lot of books to ship and this go around because of the miss matched schedules at the different manufacturers we have to slipcase the books ourselves, which will add to the shipping time drastically. So don't expect a quick shipping process.

[St. Troy]

And boom goes the dynamite.

[GenericEric]

I was actually expecting a late January or February publication.

Although mine will probably end up being January since I had to order mine through Bad Moon Books back in May.

[DanHocker]

Well I don't think we'll be getting to the artist editions before January. I believe they are still finishing the cases for those.

[Ricky]

Any new updates about Strange Weather or Sharp Objects?

[Brian James Freeman]

Any new updates about Strange Weather or Sharp Objects?

All four volumes of Strange Weather are at the printer, and I believe the signature sheets for Sharp Objects are signed and headed back to the office.

Brian

[Roseannebarr]

Any new updates about Strange Weather or Sharp Objects?

All four volumes of Strange Weather are at the printer, and I believe the signature sheets for Sharp Objects are signed and headed back to the office.

Brian


Yes! I loved sharp objects!!! Is she on board for the next book?

[Brian James Freeman]

Any new updates about Strange Weather or Sharp Objects?

All four volumes of Strange Weather are at the printer, and I believe the signature sheets for Sharp Objects are signed and headed back to the office.

Brian


Yes! I loved sharp objects!!! Is she on board for the next book?

It is under contract, yep! Mostly a matter of getting the signature sheets on her schedule.

Brian

[Ricky]

Thanks for the updates, Brian!

[cit74]

Any new updates about Strange Weather or Sharp Objects?

All four volumes of Strange Weather are at the printer, and I believe the signature sheets for Sharp Objects are signed and headed back to the office.

Brian

Great news - so this means you all are slowly working through the back log then....

[Br!an]

Speaking of backlog, we're celebrating a seven year anniversary!

12/08/2013 - Book Club #4 - 2014 - Stephen King Limited - Waiting by Rick Hautala

[BigJoeHillfan]

What ever happened to Grave Tales comics??? I loved reading them and ordered the next 3 in a bundle about 5 years ago but nothing has ever been published.:orely:

Mindy and our designer are working on three issues now, with plans to send them to the printer all at the same time this summer, so they ship together. Thanks for asking!

Brian

Brian,

Thanks for the update. I can't wait:excited:!!!

Any update on the 3 Grave Tales comics? Your last response was on 3-25-19

I haven’t heard anything from Mindy on them, so I will ask!

Brian

Hey Brian, any updates on Grave Tales?

[Cook]

What ever happened to Grave Tales comics??? I loved reading them and ordered the next 3 in a bundle about 5 years ago but nothing has ever been published.:orely:

Mindy and our designer are working on three issues now, with plans to send them to the printer all at the same time this summer, so they ship together. Thanks for asking!

Brian

Brian,

Thanks for the update. I can't wait:excited:!!!

Any update on the 3 Grave Tales comics? Your last response was on 3-25-19

I haven’t heard anything from Mindy on them, so I will ask!

Brian

Hey Brian, any updates on Grave Tales?

This is hilarious.... probably just waiting on the case maker now. Lol
I can’t wait to hear the response on this one.
Seriously, did I read this right? Going on seven years for 3 comic books?