Introduce yourself

[Way of the Eld]

Hile!! Carl, son of Phillip here. Thought I'd join the forum for some discussion of the dark tower series, so um....Hi!!

How did you discover the Dark Tower?: A bit of an odd one really, as an avid fan of the series LOST, I use to go on some forums, and this one guy said there was a few similarity's to the dark tower. So I started reading them, got hooked, fell in love and am glad that I took the journey as Ka-Tet.

Who is your favorite charcter?: Cutchburt, just for being happy :tongue:

What is your favorite book?: The Last Gunslinger. I love Wizard and Glass, but I think the first one still has me encapsulated, with Rolands story of defeating Cort, to MiB explanation of the multiverse, simply brilliant.

How old are you?: ??

Where are you from? UK

[jhanic]

Welcome, Way! Please feel free to post often.

John

[Stebbins]

Welcome, Way. Good to have you (and all the other newcomers)!

[ChristineB]

Welcome Way, good to have you here!!!

[Jean]

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[hyraxia]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

Known about it for years, always seem to be drawn here - thought I'd sign up eventually

Who is your favourite character?

I'm meant to like them?

What is your favorite book?

Crime and Punishment

How old are you?

32

Where are you from?

Leeds - UK

do you have a nickname?

Yes

[fearless-freak]

another yorkshire person

[hyraxia]

Aye!

[fearless-freak]

our paths have probably crossed in Leeds before

[subie09lega]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? Got Drawing of the Three in middle school. First Grant/limited edition and was hooked.

Who is your favorite character? Depends on the book, sometimes it's Roland, sometimes Eddie.

What is your favorite book? There's a tender place in my heart for Drawing because it was my first but I also liked The Gunslinger and Wizard.

How old are you? 40

Where are you from? Pacific NW

Do you have a nickname? Don't like them

[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!!!

[Highbury]

Hi Folks!
No longer the lurker and hopes to be a contributor. I stumbled on this website a couple of months ago and it has provided such a wealth of knowledge and experiences with other fans and collectors. I'm pretty sure this forum is responsible for me plunking down money for a limited Doctor Sleep and signed Joyland. So as much as the forum is a detriment to my wallet its been fun reading a lot of the threads and posts.

I wouldn't call myself a collector, I have lots of books but I'm more quantity versus quality (ie: the signed limiteds). I started reading King when I was 9, IT had been out for a little while and I found the cover art really grabbing. I had this thought if I could read a book that big I'd be in a sophisticated league of readers and way ahead of my fellow students in school. Those years when you want to grow up too fast right. So I went to the local library, got IT, read I think most of it, completely confused about the bulk of the story and wow did I learn some new language that would have my father taking my hide off for using (I refrained of course). Then I went to Gunslinger because ever since I was a kid I always had an admiration for wild west and this seemed like one in a sense. Read that one and stopped there.

So a few years pass, was reading more Asimov and crazy UFO books back in the Unsolved Mysteries days when that stuff was cool. A friend of my family had fallen ill, his eyes were failing him so he donated his books to me, they were a bunch of King books which had me excited. They were also full of Koontz paperbacks. I start reading some of his old stories and get just as attached as I did with some of Kings. Ever since both have been a huge space in my library. And of course since then I've added new authors that come up and dabbled other genres such as crime fiction.

My library is at about 780 hardcovers, growing constantly, not able to keep up of course but that is the joy of it all I find. My excuse to the wife is that I am saving for retirement and right now its all about collect and reflect and read what you can. I really look forward to the day when I pass 1000.

I look forward to participating in more threads, catch some sales (totally missed some books in the classifieds I'm kicking myself over), and by the way good to see some fellow Canadians on the board eh.

Cheers,
Highbury

[jhanic]

Welcome, Highbury! Please feel free to contribute frequently.

You say you're not a collector, but you seem to have a great number of books. Please, let's see some pics in the Collections thread.

John

[Highbury]

Yeah I'll have to take a couple of pics and maybe keep a journal of pics as books come in.

[jhanic]

That would be great!

John

[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!


You're just in time for Shannon's big sale!!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17414-Shannon-s-Stephen-King-Collection-Sale-Saturday-June-1st-2013-11am-Pacific-Time

Enjoy!!!!

[Dixie-Pig]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I had just came out of Hospital after a minor op and Wolves of the Calla was given to me as a gift for something to read while I was stuck in bed recovering, I found it slightly confusing as it was a few books into the series but loved it and went out and brought the rest as soon as I was up and at em.

Who is your favorite character?
Got to be Roland.


What is your favorite book?
Wolves of the calla.


How old are you?
44 going on 19

Where are you from?
Kent, Englandshire. UK

Do you have a nickname?
Pops according to my six kids.

[jhanic]

Welcome, Pops! Please feel free to post often!

John

[ChristineB]

Welcome Dixie Pig and Pops!!! Come on in, have a seat and chat for a bit.

[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!

[Jean]

What is your favorite book?
Wolves of the calla.
YES!!!

: bearhugs :

[RandyinAK]

Hello Everyone,
My names Randy, I live near Anchorage Alaska and I'm glad to be here. I ended up finding this site because I was just starting to collect Stephen King just a few months ago and was looking for something Dark Tower related on Google. I ended up here and read tons of posts and learned a ton. I was probably 1/2 way through Wastelands at that time. I didn't know that I was turning into a collector but I did know I couldn't put down my books about Roland and his ka-tet. Anyway I ended up getting into a little tree cutting accident that broke my back and so about all I can do is sit on my laptop while I heal (and wait to go back to my job in a medical related field) and learn about King Collecting, Cruise through Ebay and basically putz around online since I was confined mostly to a hospital bed or recliner. Well then Shannon announced he was going to have his sale and I had to have 5 posts in order to send him a PM. The rest is history, I joined, contributed some posts, spent some money with Shannon and got some stuff I needed and now I pretty much have been logged in ever since, although that will change when I go back to work in 2 weeks. I've met a few people and I have yet to find someone who wouldn't help answer a question or point me in the right direction. Everyone is super cool! It looks like everyone answers the same questions so I'll run through them......

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and loved the trilogy so I searched around for something else in a series to read. I like to read series otherwise I read through a single book to fast and I'm looking for something new. I had a paperback copy of the Gunslinger, saw there was 7 books in the series, read the intro and dove in.... Read it in a week and luckily had the next one so just kept on going. I'm still going. I found a list on this site that does a great job of laying out the King books in order they should be read for relevance to the DT... Cool, I have more to read.

Who is your favorite character?
Roland by far....


What is your favorite book?
I want to say Wolves of the Calla but it could easily be Gunslinger or Drawing of the Three


How old are you?
44 going on 30

Where are you from?
I've been in Alaska for 7 years. Came here from Idaho where I spent most my life.

Do you have a nickname?
just call me Randy :)

[ChristineB]

Welcome Randy!!!

You will find lots of stuff to read from our great author. I don't know if you like to reread books but if you do you will find new things of interest each time. So many of his books have links or tie ins to his other work it is fun finding them all. Not all the links are DT related, but it's still fun to see them.

Glad you were able to get some stuff from Shannon's sale too.

[RandyinAK]

Thanks Christine!! Yeah, I very seldom re-read a book but I know I'm going to have to sit down with DT 7 again. Thanks for the welcome and Have a nice weekend.
Randy

[Groomp]

Hello, everyone! I'm Eric and I'm new here, but it's refreshing (and somewhat exhilarating) to find people who are Stephen King fans. I've been reading his books since I was 12, and sorry to say that I don't know many people who are big fans, so I'd like to get to know you folks if that's alright

[jhanic]

Welcome Groomp! Please feel free to join in as much as you want.

John

[RandyinAK]

Welcome Groomp,
I'm also new here and I have to say there are tons of great people and great info. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Randy

[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!

[ChristineB]

Welcome Groomp!!
We love getting new people here, dive in and post when you feel like it.

[Groomp]

Thanks, everyone! It's nice to meet you all! I'll try and post as much as I can.

[Merlin1958]

Thanks, everyone! It's nice to meet you all! I'll try and post as much as I can.



Welcome!!!!!

[Groomp]

Your collection is astonishing, I have to say! I am slowly building up my own, I get a majority of my books secondhand.

[Merlin1958]

Your collection is astonishing, I have to say! I am slowly building up my own, I get a majority of my books secondhand.

Many thanks!! I am sure you will get there as well!! Collecting is a disease!! LOL LOL

[Eowynne]

Hi.

I am also new. I am a fan since I was about 12 years old. Currently reading Joyland. I hope I can discuss here some of the books I read. :wink:

[jhanic]

Welcome Eowynne! Please feel free to post often!

John

[ChristineB]

Welcome Eowynne!!

[NickP]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I had heard that King was pretty good, so randomly grabbed one of his books.

Who is your favorite charcter?
Oy

What is your favorite book?
The Dark Tower Book VII

How old are you?
16 (17 in a month)

Where are you from?
Pittsburgh, PA, US

do you have a nickname?
Some of my friends call me "Big Tex" because I'm 6'3" and love country music.

[jhanic]

Welcome, NickP! Please feel free to post often.

John

[ChristineB]

Welcome NickP! Good to meet you.

[Jean]

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[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!!

[Stebbins]

Good to have you NickP. I too got into DT from hearing how good King was from my friend next door. I was thirteen, and we both soon started posting on the old DT site. Always happy to hear young people reading for fun, especially when they have such good taste to like SK :D

[UOZ]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
Well, I buy (and read) ALL of the mainstream material Stephen King puts out and even some of the harder-to-find stuff, so the Dark Tower series was a no-brainer.

Who is your favorite charcter?
Roland.

What is your favorite book?
Not sure I have one. Of ALL of King's novels, my all-time fave would probably be 'The Dead Zone.'

How old are you?
Just turned 55.

Where are you from?
I am from and still live in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.

Do you have a nickname?
Not really.

[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!

[Merlin1958]

New Members/Collectors should visit this thread...


http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17505-The-Free-To-A-Good-Home-Thread


I know I have other 1/1 available that are not posted so, ask away!!! You may get a surprise!!! This is a very unique Internet community!!! We all help (float) each other here!!!

[Ockhamistic]

Hello everyone,

My name is Mike, I'm new to the forum and VERY impressed. I have to warn you all that I'm not terribly computer savvy, and I don't come with any letters of recommendation. However, I swear I've never eaten anything that was still breathing, and I don't pee in pools! ;)

Sincerely,
Mike

[Stebbins]

:lol: Good to have you here, Mike!

[jhanic]

Welcome, Mike. Please feel free to post often!

John

[ChristineB]

Welcome Mike, good to have you here!!!

[Tommy]

Hi Everyone, I've already informally introduced myself on other threads but here goes, My Name is Tommy and I have been collecting books, in particular Stephen King books for over 20 years now and have a fair-sized collection I hope to be sharing with you soon, thanks!

[barlow]

Hi Everyone, I've already informally introduced myself on other threads but here goes, My Name is Tommy and I have been collecting books, in particular Stephen King books for over 20 years now and have a fair-sized collection I hope to be sharing with you soon, thanks!

Welcome Tommy, it sounds like we have been collecting for about the same amount of time!


Ken

[Ben Staad]

Hi Everyone, I've already informally introduced myself on other threads but here goes, My Name is Tommy and I have been collecting books, in particular Stephen King books for over 20 years now and have a fair-sized collection I hope to be sharing with you soon, thanks!

Welcome to the site. Have fun and enjoy the wealth of information that has been compiled.

[Jean]

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[jhanic]

Tommy, looking forward to seeing your collection!

John

[ChristineB]

Tommy, welcome to the site, I look forward to seeing your collection.

[Tommy]

Thanks Everyone! :excited:

[BobbyOodle]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? My dad just had a bunch of books sitting around, and Gunslinger was there. I had read a ton of Stephen King before this, and he esteemed this series as his Magnum Opus, so I had to read it, yenno?

Who is your favorite charcter? Eddie, by far.

What is your favorite book? Wolves of the Calla and Wizard and Gladd tie for me, with Dark Tower at a close second.

How old are you? 17.

Where are you from? Pacific NorthWest.

do you have a nickname? No. Haha. I mean, people call me Bobby, Robert, Bobert, Roberto, any variation of the name.

I'm really into writing, playing, and listening to music. That is all.

[Jean]

Wolves of the Calla
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[jhanic]

Welcome, Bobby!

John

[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!!


Post regularly and visit the site often!!!!

[remyzaguan]

Well, I joined about one year ago, and I didn't introduce myself at that time. I'm somewhat of a cyberintrovert. I've come to the site off and on, usually checking ifo on books I'm wanting to buy, and a couple of days ago I had the time to start exploring. As an avid, nay, rabid reader and collector of Stephen King, I love this place!

If any other newcomers haven't checked out the thread on keeping track of your books, you must check it out! There I just discovered Shelfproud, and thus a new reason for my wondrous wife to wonder why I'm always now in my office! http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?814-HOW-TO-Keep-track-of-your-books

I may have double posted this, and if I did, apologies to all. I wrote this, then pressed Reply to Thread and it disappeared and I found it nowhere. So now I'm using Post Quick Reply. I gotta figure this stuff out!

[Dead Man]

Hi I am James. Got into the series in 87.

[jhanic]

Hi James. Welcome to the boards. Please feel free to post often.

John

[Merlin1958]

Hi I am James. Got into the series in 87.



Welcome!!!!

[Jean]

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[Stebbins]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? My dad just had a bunch of books sitting around, and Gunslinger was there. I had read a ton of Stephen King before this, and he esteemed this series as his Magnum Opus, so I had to read it, yenno?

Who is your favorite charcter? Eddie, by far.

What is your favorite book? Wolves of the Calla and Wizard and Gladd tie for me, with Dark Tower at a close second.

How old are you? 17.

Where are you from? Pacific NorthWest.

do you have a nickname? No. Haha. I mean, people call me Bobby, Robert, Bobert, Roberto, any variation of the name.

I'm really into writing, playing, and listening to music. That is all.

Really glad to have your here, Bobby. Eddie's also my favorite character. I enjoy writing, too. Hope you post often!

Bears: WAG is the much better one of his tied two :lol:

[Merlin1958]

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Ooh, I like that one, Jean!!! Share the link?

[Jean]

Bears: WAG is the much better one of his tied two :lol:
In your wildest dreams.



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Ooh, I like that one, Jean!!! Share the link?
It's in my photobucket. I think you can use the code:

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[SystemCrashOverRide]

Stumbling around this site and discovering more and more as I go. I've pseudo introduced myself in another thread, and found a very welcome response. I've been a Stephen King fan and collector for years now, I was introduced to Christine in my mid teens about a decade ago. There was no turning back after that.

At first I was buying every paperback novel of his that I didn't own, and then it became a collection and I gave away most of the paper backs and replaced them with hardcovers. Now I'm trying to replace all of those with first editions. So the sickness goes it seems. Prizes of my collection are a 1st Rage that I picked up at a used book store for $5 and my S/L copy of Joyland that's 1/724 (lucked out on that one!)

Looking forward to reading more on this site and getting to know the other members.

[Jean]

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[jhanic]

As I said elsewhere, welcome! Please post often. And don't forget, I'm sure we'd love to see your collection!

John

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Ha! The collection is not that impressive at the moment, especially compared to most. Though I do have a couple signed Owen King and Joe Hill novels, my SK collection is lacking in real value. Too many book club editions that should be 1sts ;)

[jhanic]

The value doesn't matter. If you like it, then show us!

John

[Merlin1958]

The value doesn't matter. If you like it, then show us!

John

Yes, we just LOVE pictures!!! LOL

Welcome to the site!!!

[pathoftheturtle]

Well, I joined about one year ago, and I didn't introduce myself at that time. I'm somewhat of a cyberintrovert. I've come to the site off and on, usually checking ifo on books I'm wanting to buy, and a couple of days ago I had the time to start exploring. As an avid, nay, rabid reader and collector of Stephen King, I love this place! "Cyberintrovert." That's interesting. Would you say that you're also introverted IRL? Or are your reasons for coming here just different from non-virtual experiences?
Sociological curiosity. If this sounds too clinical or to answer is awkward, then never mind.
Nice to meet you all in any case. :D

[Merlin1958]

Well, I joined about one year ago, and I didn't introduce myself at that time. I'm somewhat of a cyberintrovert. I've come to the site off and on, usually checking ifo on books I'm wanting to buy, and a couple of days ago I had the time to start exploring. As an avid, nay, rabid reader and collector of Stephen King, I love this place! "Cyberintrovert." That's interesting. Would you say that you're also introverted IRL? Or are your reasons for coming here just different from non-virtual experiences?
Sociological curiosity. If this sounds too clinical or to answer is awkward, then never mind.
Nice to meet you all in any case. :D

You're weird!!! LOL LOLLOL :biggrin:

Welcome to the site!!!!

[pathoftheturtle]

You're weird!!! LOL LOLLOL :biggrin:Sorry. I wasn't trying to make anybody feel weird. Like I said, just curious. But it's alright for you to say that I'm weird, because we're old friends. (And because... you're basically right. :lol:)

[Merlin1958]

You're weird!!! LOL LOLLOL :biggrin:Sorry. I wasn't trying to make anybody feel weird. Like I said, just curious. But it's alright for you to say that I'm weird, because we're old friends. (And because... you're basically right. :lol:)

LOL By now, I know you can take a joke as it was intended you educated so and so!!! LOL LOL LOL


I went to the school of "Hard Knocks"!! LOL

[remyzaguan]

Thank you, pathoftheturtle, for assisting me in the clarification of my "condition"! I may well be an introverted IRL, but I must confess my ignorance; what does IRL stand for? I do appreciate the welcome. Well, back to the FAQs for me!

[bryanambition]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I have been a Stephen King fan my entire literate life--basically, once I discovered the value of a book, I was addicted to the biggest, thickest volumes King could throw at me! I started the Dark Tower series last year, and slowly made my way to the end, savouring every character, every movement, every decision. I just finished The Dark Tower, and am having a serious starkblast of emotions--I feel like I was part of the ka tet! So I'm here for some emotional support ;-)

Who is your favorite charcter?

I'd have to say Susannah, as I felt she brought a warm, maternal quality to the ka tet as well as the type of strength and resilience only a woman (and perhaps a mother) could have. She made the whole thing feel so much more human, and I loved her energy.

What is your favorite book?

Wolves of the Calla, I think. I like how much closer it brought the ka tet, one of their most important battles. I also really enjoyed Pere Callahan's story. But it's difficult to say. The historical aspects of Wizard and Glass that told more about Roland's past were amazing, too.

How old are you?


32
Where are you from?


London, UK! But I am from New York City, so I found so much of the interaction with America-side and NYC fascinating.
do you have a nickname?

BryanAmbition, I guess ;-)

[jhanic]

Welcome, Brian! Please feel free to post often!

John

[Merlin1958]

Welcome to the site!!!!

[pathoftheturtle]

Thank you, pathoftheturtle, for assisting me in the clarification of my "condition"! I may well be an introverted IRL, but I must confess my ignorance; what does IRL stand for? I do appreciate the welcome. Well, back to the FAQs for me!IRL stands for "in real life," which stands for "activities when not on the internet." In a way, everything is real life, but that's the term and abbreviation regularly used by the "computer culture" for 10 or 15 years now. So, I was asking whether you think you're more outgoing when you're face-to-face with people. It's not necessarily wrong to use the web only for looking up things you might want to buy; some people prefer that. And some people just don't have extroverted personality types -- nothing wrong with that, either, once you get to know the person. I'm glad you chose to introduce yourself, and feel free to check out the different areas hereabouts. Whatever way you want to approach it, welcome to tdt.org!

And welcome to you, too, Bryan!

[Jean]

bears prefer "in the so-called real life"

[kirin]

Yo!

[Jean]

Yo yourself!

nohting makes a bear happier than seeing an old friend...

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[remyzaguan]

Thank you, Bryan, and Jean. It was just a few days later, maybe when I was washing my hair or something when it hit me! IRL! In the real world. I like "in the so-called real world! This has brought about some interesting self examination, and I've determined that I'm more introverted on the net! Why, you might ask? Everything is just so damn permanent! With so-called IRL there is no ongoing record of every dumb thing I say! Not so much on the net though . . .

Anyway, thanks for the welcome. I really enjoy this place!

Eddie

[Jean]

I totally understand your feelings. I only hope that nobody would be conscientous enough to unearth everything I've said in the last six years here...

***
and don't miss the fun: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17542-Top-100-Novels-of-All-Time-NOMINATIONS!!!!!!

[kirin]

Im honest in life and online almost to a fault but if people dont like me for me thats their issue . And we all say things we regret or whatever from time to time I hold nothing against anyone even the biggest arseholes I know because we all have that side to us if we're honest enough with ourselves to see it. And I realise lifes too short for fall outs happy to finally be over all my health issues and in a position to take a couple days off work here and there and enjoy time with the kids . How you been jean ? Because honestly life has been crapping all over me but im not bitter

[Jean]

kirin, come to the Castle, I want to know all about you in detail

[Mr_Lund]

Greetings Dark Tower Forum!

This is my first post, and as one shouldn't just walk into a room and start spouting off about this or that without saying hello first, neither should one join a forum without making an introduction post. If they do, they have forgotten the face of their father!

First, here are the prompted questions and their answers:

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

In 7th grade, I started reading novels once my grandfather purchased Jurassic Park for me. The 7th grade comic book reader I was was surprised how much I loved it despite no pictures! I stuck with Crichton for a few books, and then tackled my first King novel, and picked a doosy: "It". After "It", I was hooked on King for a long time and read through many of his works in high school (also finding Clive Barker, Anne Rice, and more Crichton along the way). I eventually got to The Gunslinger, and found it to be "just okay" compared to other King stories. Eventually, I picked up The Drawing of the Three, though, and instantly began to LOVE the story. I promptly picked up The Wastelands as my very next book, and was by then a Tower Junkie, pining for when part IV would be released. When it finally came out, I re-read the other three, then the fourth. I've done that "ritual" each time a new book came out until the end. Now, with the recent The Wind Through The Keyhole release, I am doing that same ritual this summer.

Who is your favorite charcter?

Very easy question. Roland, hands down. In many ways, he was the hardcase that in my heart I wanted to be as a high school boy. But, after Roland, it's Eddie Dean. He's a very realistic character, coming from drug abuse to being a man of integrity and wit. Certainly Susannah overcomes much more throughout the story, but Eddie seems more realistic and better developed, in my opinion.

What is your favorite book?

Not an easy question. This, for me, changes. The first time through the first three, it was The Wastelands. It's lengthy, and the characters do a lot in the story. Through the first four, my second time reading, it's The Drawing of the Three. You get to see how much of a tough man Roland is, and the inventiveness of Roland being within the bodies of the three is very entertaining. Now, though, having read all seven (plus the 4.5th), truly book seven, The Dark Tower, is my favorite, as I felt it had (unlike some King books) a perfect ending.

How old are you?

Born in 1980, so 33 at the time of this post.

Where are you from?

Michigan

do you have a nickname?

No.

All that being said, it's nice to be here and I'm looking forward to reading both insights and speculations from the others here. I've mostly sought this out to get some questions answered that I still have about the stories. As a disclaimer, I haven't touched any of the comic books, so like many I've already seen here, I too don't consider them canon. However, since I haven't read any of them, I don't really have the option of treating them as canon or not! I may eventually decide to pick them up.

Thanks for your time in reading this, and I look forward to learning from the posts here.

Hile gunslingers!

[jhanic]

Welcome, Mr. Lund! Please feel free to post often!

John

[Stebbins]

Nice to have you here, Mr. Lund!

[Jean]

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don't miss the big event: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17542-Top-100-Novels-of-All-Time-NOMINATIONS!!!!!!

[Merlin1958]

Welcome to the site, Mr. Lund!!!!


I got married in 1980!!! 33 wonderful years (mostly)!!!

[sharki69]

Hi all,

I'm Shac, originally from Israel, currently live in Nashville, TN. Started my SK collection journey few months ago and since than...well you know....hooked...

Heard about this great forum from another Israeli friend mosheprigan (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/member.php?11272-mosheprigan) and since then I find myself spending more and more time around here. You guys are BIG AND FRIENDLY FAMILY. Hope to be part of it !

[jhanic]

Welcome, Shac! Be sure to visit the Calvin's Corner collecting site--we'd love to see your collection.

John

[Jean]

... and, at the same time, don't forget that besides the Calvin's Corner, there's a lot of forums with interesting discussions about King, other books, cinema, world events, personal life, whatever! Look around and don't hesitate to unearth old threads if their content appeals to you

and, of course, don't miss this important event: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17542-Top-100-Novels-of-All-Time-NOMINATIONS!!!!!!&p=796987

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[sharki69]

... and, at the same time, don't forget that besides the Calvin's Corner, there's a lot of forums with interesting discussions about King, other books, cinema, world events, personal life, whatever! Look around and don't hesitate to unearth old threads if their content appeals to you

and, of course, don't miss this important event: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17542-Top-100-Novels-of-All-Time-NOMINATIONS!!!!!!&p=796987

http://www.thejerusalemgiftshop.com/images/l/390/shalom-armenian-tile__68268_zoom.jpg

Thanks Jean. Shalom to you too !

[sharki69]

Welcome, Shac! Be sure to visit the Calvin's Corner collecting site--we'd love to see your collection.

John

Thank you John

[Dano]

Hello! My name is Dan and I have been reading Stephen King's since my early teens in the late seventies, early eighties. My first book was Salem's Lot which was read aloud to me by my brother-in-law. I'm interested in finally collecting his books in the S/L editions and 1st editions. I also collect modern and Golden Age comic books and their original art as well as pop surrealism modern art. I'm glad to be a part of this community and look forward gaining new insights, information and friends!

Dan

[jhanic]

Welcome, Dan! Please feel free to post often and be sure to check out Calvin's Corner--the collector's forum.

John

[Dano]

Thank you, John! Will do!

Dan

[jhanic]

Dan, you'll need at least five posts before all the content shows up (and before you can send and receive private messages).

You'll find out that this site has the most knowledgeable King collectors on the internet. Feel free to ask any questions regarding King's works. Someone here will have the answer!

John

[Dano]

Thanks again, John! I've already been scrolling through many threads. Knowledgeable indeed!!!

Dan

[Stan_Richards_of_Windsor]

Hile gunslingers. I am Stan Richards of Windsor. First and foremost, I am a huge fan of all things Dark Tower.
I am head admin and bureaucrat at The Dark Tower Wiki. You can check us out at darktower.wikia.com. Would be much appreciated.

Right then, down to basics.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I was an avid Stephen King fan, and truth be told, I never heard of The Dark Tower until I got my hands on The Drawing of the Three for Christmas of course, then I had to get the Gunslinger before reading it).

Who is your favorite character?
Tough. Everyone likes Roland. I love Roland. I also love Jake and Eddie. I also have a weird interest with Blaine.

What is your favorite book?
Is that a valid question? I have no favourite. However, my least favourite is probably Song. Mia is annoying.

How old are you?
20. Reaching Eddie's age.

Where are you from?
Windsor. No, not the U.K. one. I wish. Canada.
It's lame and too industrial. It's like a normal US city. Upper Canada is where I'd like to be.

Do you have a nickname?
Stan Richards is my online and writing name.

If I offended anyone, cry your pardon.
We were well met.

[Jean]

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[Ben Staad]

Welcome to the forum!

[jhanic]

Welcome, Stan!

John

[Merlin1958]

Welcome, All!!!

[ShrikeKali]

My name is Greg. I live in North Carolina and have been an avid Stephen King reader for many years. I think my favorite novel by him is THE SHINING, and I am now reading it for the third time in preparation for DOCTOR SLEEP. I joined up here recently and made my first post today so I figured I might as well introduce myself also. I'm having a hard time picking a favorite character, but you can't go wrong with Roland! :-)

Greg

[SirFolio16]

Hello all... I am new around here so I figured I would let everyone know a little about me.

My name is Ray. I am an avid reader and book collector.

I have a three way tie for my favorite King book between... The Stand, The Shining, and Salem's Lot.

And here are my answers to the original questions for this thread....

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
It was recommended to me by one of my high school teachers.

Who is your favorite character?
Roland Deschain

What is your favorite Dark Tower book?
The Gunsliner/Wizard and Glass

How old are you?
32

Where are you from?
New York

Do you have a nickname?
Not really... my full name is Raymond, so everyone just calls me Ray (and a bunch of other names which I dont think I am allowed to repeat on this thread... lol)

Oh and my profile pic/avatar is actually a pic of me that a website zombified.

[jhanic]

Welcome Greg and Ray. Please feel free to post often!

John

[Merlin1958]

Welcome to the site, guys!!!!!

[Gurka]

Hello, I'm new to this site but always read the post.
Greetings!

[SirFolio16]

Im fairly new as well... but let me say Welcome.

[fernandito]

Bienvenido al sitio, che!

Tenemos un thread dedicado especialmente para miembros nuevos. Sigue el enlace. Cualquier pregunta me puedes responder en ambos lugares.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?67-Introduce-yourself

[Ben Staad]

What he said.


Bienvenido al sitio, che!

Tenemos un thread dedicado especialmente para miembros nuevos. Sigue el enlace. Cualquier pregunta me puedes responder en ambos lugares.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?67-Introduce-yourself

[sgc1999]

bienvenido!

[Shannon]

Bienvehello!

[Jon]

WELCOME

[Meagan J]

Hello everyone. I am new to this site (I've been exploring the site for a couple days, but just registered last night) and thought I would introduce myself.

I started reading SK at the tender age of 11 when strolling through the library stacks I spotted a copy of Cujo and thought, "I've heard of this. I should read it." After Cujo I was hooked and read everything I could get my hands on. We were living on a naval base in Italy at the time, so I was limited to what was available at the library and bookstore. I read SK hardcore for 3 years, but after that there was a long span of life getting in the way. I recently borrowed a copy of Under The Dome and was hooked again. I decided to continue my SK collection and while doing research online found this site. So many books I've never heard of! I have now set the goal to read all of Stephen King's works chronologically. Oh, and I haven't read any of the DT books, yet. And I'm 30. :)

[SirFolio16]

Welcome Meagan... to this very very dangerous (for you wallet) site....

[jhanic]

Welcome, Meagan! Please feel free to post often!

John

[ChristineB]

WELCOME Meagan, nice to have more female collectors here!!!

This site can be hard on your wallet, but I have found it is nice just to bask in seeing all the money other people spend, so it's better for mine. :)


Welcome Meagan... to this very very dangerous (for you wallet) site....

[Meagan J]

Thanks everyone! I'm a stay-at-home mom, so I don't have a ton of money to spend on S/L and mint first editions, but I enjoy digging in thrift stores and 2nd hand book sales. I'm having fun just drooling over everyone else's collections!

[Merlin1958]

Thanks everyone! I'm a stay-at-home mom, so I don't have a ton of money to spend on S/L and mint first editions, but I enjoy digging in thrift stores and 2nd hand book sales. I'm having fun just drooling over everyone else's collections!


Welcome, my dear!!!!

[mcrow24]

Hello.

My name is Mike. Some of you may know me from the SK forums by the same user name. I just started rereading Gunslinger after not reading it since about 1990, totally forgot how awesome this series is.

[Ben Staad]

Welcome to the forum and yes (you are right) the series is freaking awesome.


Hello.

My name is Mike. Some of you may know me from the SK forums by the same user name. I just started rereading Gunslinger after not reading it since about 1990, totally forgot how awesome this series is.

[Merlin1958]

Hello.

My name is Mike. Some of you may know me from the SK forums by the same user name. I just started rereading Gunslinger after not reading it since about 1990, totally forgot how awesome this series is.



Welcome!!!!

[Jean]

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[Jessie Snow]

Hile friends, may we be well met! :biggrin: My name's Jessie, and here's a little about me:

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I started reading King when browsing my step-father's book shelves. He has a number of his novels, including the first three or four of TDT. I was hooked right from the beginning of The Gunslinger.

Who is your favorite character?
This, is a really tough question lol. If it came right down to it, I probably would choose either Eddie or Cuthbert.

What is your favorite book?
Again, a really hard question lol. I'm currently rereading the series since I don't remember the story much from when I first read it in high school, but of the ones I've read so far (I'm in the middle of Wolves)... either Drawing of the Three or Wastelands.

How old are you?
24

Where are you from?
Vermont

Do you have a nickname?
My closest friends call me Rahlbert, which is a complicated story. Some of you avid fantasy readers may recognize part of it lol. Otherwise, people just call me Jess or Jessie.

[Jean]

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[SirFolio16]

Hey Jessie... Welcome.

Is the Rahl in Rahlbert a reference to the Sword of Truth series?

[Jessie Snow]

Hey Jessie... Welcome.

Is the Rahl in Rahlbert a reference to the Sword of Truth series?

Haha, yes it is. Since you bit, I'll explain a bit more.

It comes from an online handle I've been using since 2008, ConfessorRahl, then KahlanRahl. I play a game called Cyber Nations and there is where I met most of my current ka-tet, if you will. People tend to shorten my name to Kahlan, KR, or most commonly Rahl. I don't know who started it, but Rahlbert has stuck with me ever since. :lol:

Edit: And thankee-sais for the welcomes! ^_^

[mcrow24]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?Saw it on the books shelf at a B&N years ago. Read Gunslinger around 1990 or so I'd guess.

Who is your favorite character?
Cuthbert, maybe?

What is your favorite book?
I have yet to read all of the books and rereading The Gunslinger right now so I'd go with that one for now.

How old are you?
36
Where are you from?
Central Minnesota

Do you have a nickname?
I have a few:
Crowbait (last name is Crow)
Mighty Mouse (I'm short and built like Mighty Mouse)
Little Crow (after the Indian chief. Many people think I'm native and I'm not but those that know that use it as a short joke)

[jhanic]

Welcome, mcrow24! Please feel free to post often.

John

[IceVamp]

Hi,

I originally created an account in 2097 but I haven't been here in a while. My husband & I (longtime Constant Readers) saw him in Cambridge for the Doc Sleep tour & were lucky to get a signed copy of Doc Sleep. Just started reading it. Very excited! Our first reading but second signed book.

[Merlin1958]

A Hearty "Welcome" to all New comer's!!!!!

[jhanic]

Hi,

I originally created an account in 2097 but I haven't been here in a while. My husband & I (longtime Constant Readers) saw him in Cambridge for the Doc Sleep tour & were lucky to get a signed copy of Doc Sleep. Just started reading it. Very excited! Our first reading but second signed book.

Welcome Ice and hubby! Don't be strangers.

John

[Jean]

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[Jon]

Hi,

I originally created an account in 2097 but I haven't been here in a while.

Welcome, time traveler!

[Jean]

to all newcomers: don't miss the big event (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17604-Our-Top-100-to-Stay-in-History!!!)!

you're late for nominaitons, but right in time for the voting!

[tufagon]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I took the Audio books of the dark tower series on Holiday to Egypt this summer. I have never read any books of the series so did not know what to expect. Thought it would be a distraction as I wached the banks of the Nile float by. I soon got a reputation for sitting in silence and not joining in. Last night I finished the last book and could not sleep!

Who is your favorite character?
Roland, Eddie, Jake, Detta, Oi, Suzanna, The God bomb preacher 'say, 'thank yea' ' in that order but there are so many others ...

What is your favorite book
The Wolves of the Calla

How old are you?
59 .... 19....and 90 and 9

Where are you from?
Leeds UK

Do you have a nickname?

sharminator....not to my face
'grandad' to the special ones

favourite quote

anything by the God Bomb preacher 'Say, 'Thank yea' '

[Randall Flagg]

Welcome to the site.

[jhanic]

Welcome, tufagon! Please feel free to post often!

John

[Jean]

What is your favorite book
The Wolves of the Calla
YES!!!

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[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!

[kingsnake]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? Purely by accident.

Who is your favorite character? This week? Humphrey the Bear.

What is your favorite book? The Beaver Pond.

How old are you? 48 going on 17.

Where are you from? SE Washington.

do you have a nickname? Yes.

[Jean]

Who is your favorite character? This week? Humphrey the Bear.
the bear! the bear!!!

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[Bad Penny]

Who is your favorite character? This week? Humphrey the Bear.
the bear! the bear!!!

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Well, if it's the same Humphrey B Bear (aka - The Fun Loving Bear) then maybe not so much your type of bear Jean (then again, you strike me as the kind that will embrace all bears, irrespective of background) :smile:

This guy has been on our televisions since May 24th, 1965 - and we ... just .. can't .. get .. rid .. of .. him :p

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[Jean]

BP, as you expected, a bear is a bear is a bear! http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear4bis.gif (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/mishemplushem/media/Facilitation/bear4bis.gif.html)

[Bad Penny]

BP, as you expected, a bear is a bear is a bear! http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear4bis.gif (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/mishemplushem/media/Facilitation/bear4bis.gif.html)

I expected no less a response than the one you've provided :smile:

[Jean]

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[PBear71]

Hiya! My name is Amanda. Or Panda, or if you are feeling really brave Red. I currently live in what in my opinion is one of the worst place ever Oklahoma Smack dab in the middle of it too. I've Just turned 30 (today actually) and thought it was about time to get out and meet other fellow fans. I mostly keep to myself because I am a serious home body who has a major fear of most people. I don't remember exactly how I stumbled upon Stephen King but I am sure glad I did. He helped me escape my self imposed dungeon and live a little. I for some unknown reason was afraid to get into the Dark Tower series (possibly because the last series I read <Wheel of time> just disappointed me after a while). I don't really just have one favorite character with in any of his books but Randal Flagg and his many faces has always intrigued me.

[SirFolio16]

Hello Amanda. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Glad to have you with us.

[Jean]

awesome, Panda! I've just wondered here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?79-In-Your-Mind-Right-Now-spill-your-beans.&p=806061&viewfull=1#post806061)why if a lady with such a wonderful nickname would post on her birthday

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[jhanic]

Happy Birthday, Panda (Red). Please feel free to post often.

John

[Merlin1958]

Welcome New Comers!!!

[elsimpso]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
My aunt had The Gunslinger and Cycle of the Werewolf on her bookshelf when I was a kid. I read both and was hooked on King from then on. Didn't actually read the entire series until about 7 years ago--wanted to wait until all the books were out!
Who is your favorite character?
Roland.
What is your favorite book?
Wizard and the Glass
How old are you?
32
Where are you from?
Dallas, TX
Do you have a nickname?
Not really.

[jhanic]

Welcome, elsimpso! Please feel free to post often.

John

[Jean]

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[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!!

[Chris1974100]

My name is Christopher Cruz, from Philippines. I started reading Stephen King novel last year. The first novel I read was The Stand. Since Im roaming around secondhand bookstore. Im proud to say I collected some of his work but still looking for other of his work

[Jean]

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[jhanic]

Welcome, Christopher! Good luck in finding the other King items!

John

[Walkingman79]

I haven't been on this site in far too long and just wanted to say hi.I'm starting my second time through the series tonight and can already feel the winds of Ka blowing.

[Jean]

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[Merlin1958]

Welcome Back!!!

[Sam Colt]

Hey folks. I'm currently writing a mod proposal for bringing The Dark Tower to gamers via Torchlight 2, so I'm basically here for discussion and references. Other than that I'm an M.Ed student, and I collect SNES games.

[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!!!

[stoppoker]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
My first Book ever from King was Eyes of the Dragon, I read it when I was ca. 12, awesome, unbelievable, get from all positive adjectives the highest rate than you got the right words of my Emotions on that Book!

Who is your favorite charcter?
All Characters have their postive and negative Sides, I can't say this is my favorite. It's more fascinating for me that a character have a development!
I think in kings Books there are no stereotypes, the characters ever have different sites, respectively have a development in the story.

What is your favorite book?
Ooooh that's difficult to answer, how many Time you got? Okay, some examples otherwise I write the Rest of my Life! Bag of Bones, Hearts of Atlantis, Salem's Lot (a wonderful one is the german from Zsolnay Publishers, amazing), Storm of the Century, Liseys Story, Black House, Duddits Dreamcatcher, Eyes of the Dragon, The Dome, IT, Dark Tower.....It would be shortened time when I say which books I don't like!

How old are you?
36
Where are you from?
Bochum, Ruhr Area
do you have a nickname?
stoppoker, derived from stoppok.de a german singer/songwriter

[jhanic]

Welcome, stoppoker! Please feel free to post often!

John

[Stockerlone]

Great that you arrived..... WELCOME !!!

[Fall of Gilead]

Hello stoppoker! Are you neighbors with Axel Rudi Pell? :coo3l:

[Merlin1958]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
My first Book ever from King was Eyes of the Dragon, I read when I was ca. 12, awesome, unbelievable, get from all positive adjectives the highest rate than you got the right words of my Emotions on that Book!

Who is your favorite charcter?
All Characters have their postive and negative Sides, I can't say this is my favorite. It's more fascinating for me that a character have a development!
I think in kings Books there are no stereotypes, the charakters ever have different sites, respectively have a development in the story.

What is your favorite book?
Ooooh that's difficult to answer, how many Time you got? Okay, some examples otherwise I write the Rest of my Life! Bag of Bones, Hearts of Atlantis, Salem's Lot (a wonderful one is the german from Zsolnay Publishers, amazing), Storm of the Century, Liseys Story, Black House, Duddits Dreamcatcher, Eyes of the Dragon, The Dome

How old are you?
36
Where are you from?
Bochum, Ruhr Area
do you have a nickname?
stoppoker, derived from stoppok.de a german singer/songwriter


Willkommen auf der Website! Große, um mehr deutsche Leute hier haben! LOL

Good to have you on board!!! Look around and see the sights!!

[Jean]

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[Jon]

Welcome!

[Ben Eads]

Welcome!

[stroppygoblin]

Well I checked my profile and I have been a member for over a year now and I have never posted in this particular thread. As I seem to be spending a lot of my time here lately I thought I'd better formally introduce myself...

My name is Simon, but 'Goblin' or 'Stroppy' is fine, may it do ya. I have been collecting for over 20 years, more seriously for the past 5.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

'The Gunslinger' was my 2nd ever SK book. I read it when it was first published in '82 as a book from the local library. I'd previously read 'Carrie' purely by chance as I picked it up at a friends house. I was a voracious reader in my youth, reading 5 or 6 books a week, focusing mainly on sci-fi classics such as Heinlen and EE 'Doc' Smith as well as Harry Harrison and other similar authors. My local library mixed horror with scifi so I happened to pick up Gunslinger. At first I thought it was a western but read half of it there and then - they were closing the library around me!

Who is your favourite character?

It's easy to say Roland, but I have a soft spot for Cort. I really enjoyed the expansion of his character when discussing the fairday riddles.

What is your favourite book?

Probably Wizard & Glass, but mainly because of the period with Blaine the Mono, which is split across the end of Book III and the start of Book IV. "The Long Walk' comes a close second - I have re-read this more than any other.

How old are you?

Born in '65 - so currently 47 (Go Garrety 47!! - Maines own!) (hah-that would have helped some of you in my recent riddle!)

Where are you from?

England - small town called Kenilworth in Warwickshire, nr Stratford upon Avon.

do you have a nickname?
yes

[Fall of Gilead]

Hello Stroppy!

[fearless-freak]

i've got the EE Smith skylark boxset

[jhanic]

Welcome Stroppy!

John

[Ben Eads]

Hey, Stroppy! Welcome!

[ozmosis7]

Hello, everyone. I had some trouble getting on, but finally got it worked out. Much thanks to Ben and RF for helping me. Some of you likely know me from the CD forums or the HWA forums, or Facebook. I was a graphic designer for 20+ years before following my dream, and pursuing writing full-time. I'm new to the book collecting business. I had some luck over at CD and won some money to spend on books. You can see my haul below. They produce some wonderful quality books. My primary interest in joining was to keep an eye out for replacement dust jackets, as when I was younger I had the bright idea of discarding mine. Yes, I know. Bad call. Anyway, I look forward to talking with many of you, and hope to share some of my other purchases, etc with you, as well.
http://kennethwcain.com/Temp/562936_3119360957932_536874000_n.jpg

[ozmosis7]

I posted something here, but it doesn't seem to have gone through. Perhaps it will still show up, but in case it doesn't... My name is Kenneth W. Cain. I was a graphic designer for 20+ years and over the last few years began my writing journey. Some of you may know me from other forums or social sites. I've only recently started collecting, with some books from CD. I've been in search of replacement dust jackets for my King books. Anyway, I look forward to meeting and chatting with you all. Thanks for having me.

[DoctorZaius]

Welcome the site Kenneth. I have only been her for 3-4 months and I have found it to be mostly very welcoming. Can't wait to see your collections page when you get around to posting one. CD is a great place to start ones collection addiction.

[jhanic]

I posted something here, but it doesn't seem to have gone through. Perhaps it will still show up, but in case it doesn't... My name is Kenneth W. Cain. I was a graphic designer for 20+ years and over the last few years began my writing journey. Some of you may know me from other forums or social sites. I've only recently started collecting, with some books from CD. I've been in search of replacement dust jackets for my King books. Anyway, I look forward to meeting and chatting with you all. Thanks for having me.

Welcome, Kenneth! Please feel free to post often!

John

[Ben Eads]

Hey, Ken! Glad to see you made it here, my friend! ;)

[ozmosis7]

Thanks, everyone. Much appreciated.

[Fall of Gilead]

Hello, welcome!

[Merlin1958]

Welcome, Ken!!!

[Ben Staad]

Welcome to the site and hope you like it. There are plenty of great people here.


Thanks, everyone. Much appreciated.

[Reesh]

Mornin' all, this is me introducing myself.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I’ve been reading Stephen King on and off since my college days, and so, picked up copies of The Dark Tower books because I already liked his stuff.

Who is your favorite character?

Roland, I guess? I have yet to read past the first book in the Dark Tower series even though I have them all, so I‘m not too familiar with the characters and whatnot. (I don't get much time to read, but I'm planning on catching up with the series when I can!)

What is your favorite book?

I’m gonna have to say The Dark Tower provisionally, as that’s all I’ve read!

How old are you?

33

Where are you from?

England. Originally from near London and but have since relocated to the depths of the East Midlands.

do you have a nickname?

Yes. Reesh actually is my nickname!

[Ben Staad]

Wecome to the site, Reesh. Now look around, make some posts, and enjoy the site. :biggrin1:

[jhanic]

Welcome Reesh! Please feel free to post often! (And get to reading the DT series! You'll love them!)

John

[stroppygoblin]

Hi Reesh and welcome to a fellow UK member!

Oh and don't be too shocked when you get to the part in the Dark Tower when LOL - no spoilers here my friend - get reading the books! :cowboy:

[Jean]

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[Reesh]

Awesome, thanks to you all for the welcomes! stroppygoblin, you just made me laugh with your spoiler post; you had me going there for a bit! :dance:

[stroppygoblin]

It's a warning to be careful when clicking spoilers - you never know what you will find...

Ain't that right Merlin??? :wink:

[Fall of Gilead]

Welcome!!! So glad you could make it here, hope you enjoy it!!

[Merlin1958]

It's a warning to be careful when clicking spoilers - you never know what you will find...

Ain't that right Merlin??? :wink:


Don't you know it, Goblin-Guy!!! LOL


Welcome to the site, Reesh!!!!

Be sure to weigh in here!!!


http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17828-Taking-the-site-s-quot-Temp-quot-...

[Reesh]

hehe, true that, stroppygoblin! :biggrin:

Yay and thanks Josh! :emot-roflolmao:I'm sure I will enjoy it here!

And thankyou Merlin for the welcome. I've also added my contribution to the thread you linked too!

[Ben Eads]

Welcome to the site, Reesh!

[Reesh]

Thank you for the welcome, Ben!

[Merlin1958]

Just realized, some of you newer member's may not be up to date with regard to the site' Haven Fund Raiser, scheduled to begin 1/1/14. For a brief intro visit here...

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17823-2014-Haven-Fund-Raiser...&p=818108#post818108

We (ok, "I") kinda go full tilt boogie for this charity each year. The result is a lot of cool items for auction, a lot of laugh's and a very cool "Grand Prize Giveaway"!!! Join in the fun!!!

Also, be sure to check this out...

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17827-2013-College-Bowl-Mania-Contest

As the winner will receive a $25 credit to the "Giveaway" raffle!!!

[stoppoker]

Hello stoppoker! Are you neighbors with Axel Rudi Pell? :coo3l:

Ohh no, it's not my music, I heard before of them and now I read Pell comes from Bochum, Ruhrarea, but I think he lives in a better, rich quarter :biggrin:

Some years before I heard Music of Tom Angelriper from Gelsenkirchen, Ruhrarea, but it has changed.

I was born in the City of your(?) Genre heroes, I was born in Essen, Ruhrarea, the City of Kreator, I saw them here http://www.openair-werden.de/index.php?id=73
It was a kind of funny but not my favorites.

My Alltime-Must-haves are
Tom Petty and the heartbreakers
Queen
REM
Doors
Bob Marley
Neil Young
and more and more Jazz and Blues Classics

and the german singers
Stefan Stoppok also from Essen, Ruhrarea (the best of all look at my username!)
Grönemeyer, Bochum, Ruhrarea
Selig, Hamburg
Helge Schneider, Mülheim, Ruhrarea

So you see a lot of Ruhrarea!

[sip2005]

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[racerx45]

I am new to this site and wanted to say hello. I have been an SK fan for years. I have been a casual collector up until this past year. After picking up a 1st/1st Carrie I got a little distracted with S/L.

How did you discover the Dark Tower? I saw a few posts on the www.stephenkingcollector.com about this site.

Who is your favorite character? Wow not sure I can narrow it down to one. Top three (in no order) Andy Dufresne, John Coffey, Stu Redman

What is your favorite book? The Stand

How old are you? 43

Where are you from? Northern California

do you have a nickname? Nope

[Jon]

Ok. you passed. Come on in and reap!

[racerx45]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
From The Collector site

Who is your favorite charcter?
Not sure I can narrow it down to one, my top three, in no order would be Andy Dufresne, John Coffey, and Stu Redman

What is your favorite book?
The Stand

How old are you?
43

Where are you from?
California

do you have a nickname?
Nope

[Randall Flagg]

Welcome to the site.

[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!

[SirFolio16]

WELCOME!!!

[jhanic]

Welcome to the site, racerx45! Be sure to post often!

John

[stroppygoblin]

just echoing the others - Welcome!

[Fall of Gilead]

Hello!

[Ashling]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

My (now) ex boyfriend bought me 1, 2, 5 and 6 for my 21st birthday. Although it didn't work out I will always be grateful that he introduced me to them.

Who is your favourite character?
I really love them all but if i had to pick one it would be Detta

What is your favorite book?
The drawing of the three

How old are you?
26

Where are you from?
Dundalk, Ireland

do you have a nickname?
just Ash

[stroppygoblin]

Welcome Ashling!

Detta Walker eh?' 'Dat's one scary lady fo'shaw!

[Ben Eads]

Welcome!

[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!!

[SirFolio16]

Welcome

[Jon]

Welcome!!!

[Merlin1958]

http://imageshack.com/a/img37/8741/winz.gif

Do you have what it takes to join my "Minions"?????

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?17823-2014-Haven-Fund-Raiser...

[Fall of Gilead]

Hello, welcome!

[webstar1000]

Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Amber2014]

Hi, my name is Amber and I am 38 I have been reading SK since 8th grade. just started collecting signed copies of his books. I have all of the Joe Hill books signed :emot-aslol:.... My fav DT book is the drawing of the three. well its btwn that and The Gunslinger.

[Carter]

Hi- Just a King collector from NY. Hope to make new friends with similar interests.

[Merlin1958]

Welcome, Amber!!!

[Carter]

Welcome Amber...

Joe.

[jhanic]

Welcome, Amber! Please feel free to post often. You're a member of the best SK board on the internet.

John

[Ben Staad]

Hello and welcome.


Hi, my name is Amber and I am 38 I have been reading SK since 8th grade. just started collecting signed copies of his books. I have all of the Joe Hill books signed :emot-aslol:.... My fav DT book is the drawing of the three. well its btwn that and The Gunslinger.

[Jean]

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[Nickelwise]

Hi, another new guy here. I've been registered for a few months, but have been lurking for a little while, and had a login issue, which the webmaster graciously fixed a couple weeks ago. I've been a King fan since I was around 12 or 13 (41 now.) I wasn't never too into collecting until about 6 months ago when the company I work for, which is primarily in the furniture liquidation business had the opportunity to liquidate thousands of books, which we did and I started running a little book corner in our store. I didn't find many valuable or collectible books in the lots we bought, but, for reasons I can't really explain, being surrounded by so many books ignited a strong need to start collecting. At first I was able to subsidize my new addiction with sales from my store, but we lost our retail location and moved to a new one in a less desirable location so sales have been pretty slow lately, but that hasn't kept me from adding to my collection on a regular basis. I started with King, but quickly started branching out all over the map, so to speak. Ramsey Campbell, David J. Schow, Joe R. Lansdale, Robert Bloch, John Skipp and Craig Spector, Peter Straub, H.P. Lovecraft, and lots of horror anthologies. I also started picking up 80's horror paperbacks (mainly from what I call the post King boom) they don't have a lot of value, but I owned and read a lot of them as a kid, so there's a lot of nostalgia there. I'm also a big comedy fan and have picked up a few signed books by comics I admire like Don Rickles and Penn And Teller. So far my collection consists of about 1,250 books and I spend all my free time inventorying what I have for my store and cataloging my personal collection and find I enjoy it as much as one of my other hobbies, playing pool.

[stroppygoblin]

Welcome Nicklewise! You will find many members here that collect more than just King. (although not me :) )
1,250 books eh? That sounds like someone who should be posting pictures of their own collection in the collections thread... would love to see what you have :clap:

[Nickelwise]

thanks Stroppygoblin! Pictures will definitely be forthcoming. I'm still looking at the tutorials here and figuring out how everything works, but once I get that all figured out, I'll be posting quite a few pictures, though I may have to buy a camera first. I've been taking a few pics for the Pinterest page with my phone for my store, but photography isn't one of my strong suits and they haven't been turning out too well so far.

[SirFolio16]

WELCOME to all our newcomers!!!

[Merlin1958]

Welcome!!!!!!

[jhanic]

Looking forward to seeing your collection, Nickelwise, and welcome.

John

[Jon]

WELCOME!!

[stroppygoblin]

Hi- Just a King collector from NY. Hope to make new friends with similar interests.

I think you slipped in under the radar there Carter! Welcome to you too!

[Amber]

Welcome to all the newbies,(me included) I am proud to call this bunch people of my Folken

[Ake, Ake!]

I notice a lot of the activity here is old, but I thought I'd introduce myself. I just got through TDT for the first time. I did the whole thing on audio starting in December and finishing this weekend. All seven books in a little more than a month. Now it's over and I'm really not sure what to do with myself, ha ha. I'm glad to have found this forum. Reading through the ending thread has allowed some of my wounds to heal.

[Ake, Ake!]

Wow, I did a bad job with the instructions!

Here are my answers:

How did you discover the Dark Tower? - I have been a fan of SK since childhood. I love audio books and for the past year I have been steadily working my way through King's canon. I finally decided to tackle the Tower. I am so very thankful that just this fall I read the Stand and Salem's Lot was the last thing I listened to right before the Tower. Ka must have known the right order. :)

Who is your favorite character? - Seriously, just one? Gut reaction to that question is Eddie, but it is so hard for me to chose.

What is your favorite book? I'll go with Drawing of the Three for now, but honestly it's all still so fresh it's hard to say for sure. I also really like wolves of Calla because I am a big fan of King's cross germination so I really liked seeing Pere Callahan again.

How old are you? 38

Where are you from? Virginia, US

[stroppygoblin]

I just wanted to say Welcome to our newest member Ake Ake! He/She hasn't posted or introduced themselves yet (please Do!) but I just think thats the best Forum name I have seen for a while!!!
(it certainly made me smile! - I hope the avatar matches:) )

[jhanic]

Welcome, Ake! Ake!

Next you've got to read The Wind Through the Keyhole--it's book 4.5 in the DT series and great!

John

[Ake, Ake!]

Thanks and I should have added that my actual name is Amy. The screen name just kind of came to me. Once I figure out the controls the avatar will most definitely match!

[Ake, Ake!]

hi John,

Thanks, I know. I decided to take a semi break and so I got every things eventual and the skeleton crew. That way I can have some palate cleansers with a touch of mid world and then I'll do keyhole. After all seven books back to back and the end. I just need a little time.

amy

[Ben Eads]

Welcome, my friends!

[Merlin1958]

Welcome, Amy!!!!