2009 Giveaway Items List Unveiled!!

[Matt]

As anticipated, we are announcing our 2009 prize giveaway list for those of you who participated in our Haven Foundation fund raiser this year.

Before you scroll down and have a look, please take a moment to consider the cause and the reason we are able to have this wonderful event.

Every year TheDarkTower.com stands together and raises money for The Haven Foundation. This is no small thing we are doing. Freelance artists enrich our lives in so many ways and we are happy to have the opportunity to give a little back. Our efforts here to recognize and support a need among them is special. We should all be proud. :grouphug:

The list below is provided to you by the diligent work of our staff, the members of this site and the unwavering generosity of the very community we stand to support: free lance artists.

If you have contributed to our fundraiser with a cash or item donation, you will have a chance to win every prize on the giveaway list. The drawing this year is going to be phenomenal.

If you have not had a chance to participate, our fundraiser is still looking for your cash donation. $10.00 gets you a chance at one of the prizes below. The winners will be revealed at our annual director's get together in mid-May.

We are still accepting collectible books. If you have something like this and wish to donate it, please PM any one of the Directors.

I am certain this list will evolve so keep track of this thread and our site's marquee for new info.

Please see our Fund Raiser Forum (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/forumdisplay.php?f=173) for more information on how to donate.




Giveaway List-2009




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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/Book Pack.jpg25 - Colossal Book Pack


* Terminal Frights--Hard back edition
* Café Purgatorium--Hard back edition
* Thrillers 2--Hard back edition
* Currency of Souls--Edited by Kealan Patrick Burke--Signed Limited 42/750
* Night Visions--Signed Limited all--215/250
* Where's Bin Laden--Signed by Shane Stanley--67/150
* Havoc Swims Jaded--David J Schow
* 13 Phantasms--James P Blaylock
* Two Terrifying Tales of Terrible Tots--Signed by Angela hawkes
* Vampyrrhic --Signed Limited of 100--by all
* Serpent Girl--Advanced Uncorrected Proof--Signed
* Midnight Premiere--Signed Limited
* Number Twenty One to Pennsilvania--Signed Limited
* Knuckles & Tales--Signed Limited
* Shivers IV Paperback
* Halloween and Other Seasons-Signed by Al Sarrantonio
* The Spaces Between the Lines-Signed by Peter Crowther
* Plus Others!

This wonderful array of books is a perfect start or addition for anyone's collection. All top quality books donated by our members.

-Donated by oy-the-brave and rusher



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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/King Pack.jpg24 - King Book/Gift Pack



Hardback From a Buick 8--ISBN 0-7432-1137-5
Popup Book--The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
DVD-Hearts in Atlantis
DVD Desperation
Carrie--Soft Cover Collectors Edition. Poor condition
Creepshow Comic-Plume 1982
Christine bumper sticker
Cell-First Edition
Gunslinger Born Comics-1-7
The Stephen King Story by George Beahm
TV Guide May 7-13 Stephen King's The Stand
The Talisman PB
The Shining-Double Day Hardback
The Tommyknockers-Putnam Hardback
Firestarter-Viking (black book)
Carrie--HC (Redbook)
Salems Lot-Intro by Clive Barker
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Scribner HB
The Waste Lands Viking
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly-Bev Vincent
King etc. SC
Pet Sematary-Hodder and Stoughton HB
Different Seasons-Soft Cover
Bachman Books - Soft Cover

-Not all pictured

This is a great overall King Book and Gift Pack. The editions were donated to the fundraiser and represent a wide variety of stories. I hope whowever wins it can appreciate the chance to have some nice readable copies of these stories.

-Donated by oy-the-brave, The Lady of Shadows, heather19, e_taylor, gsvec, Rusher, Merlin1958 and clake

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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/ring.jpg23 - Dark Tower (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1281) Ring - Sterling Silver 925
Size 8 - Not plated or bonded

This ring was generously donated by one of our members.
It was created by arrobasilver.com (http://www.arrobasilver.com/silver-jewelry/)

-Donated by Turtlex






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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/Lisey's Store ARE.jpg 22 - Lisey's Story-Advanced Readers Edition

Lisey (pronounced Lee-See) Landon is the widow of an award winning novelist, Scott Landon. In the middle of cleaning out Scott's study, Lisey realizes that there's a great deal about Scott's past (and the past they shared together) that she has blocked out--and with the introduction of a crazy man named Dooley, Lisey must figure out what she's hidden from herself (and what Scott has planned for her) if she's to remain alive. The story is deeply psychological in nature, capturing every essence of the psyche of Lisey as she engages on her quest.

-Donated by oy-the-brave
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**Fall of Gilead to be added**


21 -Amazing King Comic Pack!--All Issues of Marvel's The Dark Tower to the moment of the Giveaway Drawing


The Gunslinger Born -- Full Arc
The Long Road Home -- Full Arc
Treachery -- Full Arc
Fall of Gilead -- Issues up to the draw date


-Donated by Turtlex, Daghain, gsvec, Merlin 1958, maerlyn, CRivNA



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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/WAiTT.jpg 20 -We're All in This Together--By Owen King
Signed at The Three Kings Event in DC

In his wry novella, Owen King conjures an eccentric Northeastern family whose personal strife mirrors the political turmoil of our time. George is the teenage son of a single mother, and the only grandson of a family of union organizers in Maine.

fantasticfiction (http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/k/owen-king/we-re-all-in-this-together.htm)

-Donated by oy-the-brave
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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/Signed Treachery.jpg 19 -Treachery #2--Signed by Jae Lee at our Vegas Gathering

This copy of Treachery was signed by Jae Lee at our Vegas Gathering 2008

THE STORY:
With the battle between the evil John Farson's Big Coffin Hunters and Steven Deschain and his Gunslingers finally over, the true death toll is revealed. Will Roland's father be among the dead? Meanwhile, in Gilead, as Roland (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=706) suffers from the after-effects of his multiple encounters with Maerlyn's Grapefruit, his ka-tet desperately requires his presence at the all-important coming-of-age feast the next night, or the consequences will be dire. Worse still, Cort, the gunslingers' mentor, has chosen his niece, Aileen, to become the betrothed of young Roland…and Cort (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=889) rarely takes no for an answer

-Donated by wizardsrainbow

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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/DTIV-ARC.jpg 18--Wizard and Glass-Advanced Review Copy

Stephen King returns to the Dark Tower with the eagerly anticipated fourth volume in his bestselling series. Roland, the last gunslinger, and his band of followers have narrowly escaped one world, and slipped into the next. It is here that Roland tells them a long-ago tale of love and adventure involving a beautiful and quixotic woman named Susan Delgado. With shocking plot twists and driving narrative force, Wizard and Glass (http://www.powells.com/s?title=Wizard%20and%20Glass;author=King,%20Stephe n) brings readers to the midpoint of the series — and leaves them waiting eagerly for the concluding volumes of The Dark Tower

Powell's Books (http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=9780452284722)

-Donated by wizardsrainbow
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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/Stand Portfolio.jpg 17 The Stand Portfolio--A portfolio of Illustrations by Berni Wrightson

A beautiful group of illustrations from The Stand by Berni Wrightson--ready to frame!

-Donated by The Lady of Shadows

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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/SK Trivia.jpg 16 -Illustraded Stephen King Book--Soft Cover--Signed by Bev Vincent-Glenn Chadbourne-and Brian Freeman

The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book features over 1,000 questions to test your knowledge of the King of Horror, along with dozens of special illustration-based questions from Cemetery Dance favorite artist Glenn Chadbourne! This is an amazing publication you won't want to miss!

Cemetery Dance (http://www.cemeterydance.com/sh/freeman01.html)

-Donated by oy-the-brave, Glenn Chadbourne, Bev Vincent and Brian Freeman
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15-Ned Damerons Waste Lands portfolio--includes signed end paper

This is an amazing array of illustrations by Ned Dameron. The illustrations are beautiful and include a signed end paper which is pictured center in this photo. Framed individually or as a set, this portfolio would make a great addition to any collection.


-Donated by The Landy of Shadows



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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/The Stephen King Universe.jpg 14-The Stephen King Universe-
A guide to the world of Stephen King-Slipcased Edition Signed by all

by Stanley Wiater & Christopher Golden with Hank Wagner
Spanning 50 detailed chapters and more than 130,000 words in length, The Stephen King Universe is an exhaustive look at all of Stephen King's fiction and is accurately subtitled: A Guide to the Worlds of Stephen King.Blood and Smoke, this ground-breaking reference work also examines the motion pictures, miniseries, and screen- and teleplays that King has written over the course of his amazing career. Complete and updated through

-Donated by J Douglas

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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/Garbage Truck.jpg 13 -Ink preliminary drawing for the cover for Stephen King: The Non Fiction from Cemetery Dance-Signed by Alan M Clark

Beautiful illustration of a Garbage Truck by Alan M Clark

-Donated by oy-the-brave
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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/Mark Geyer EC1.jpg 12 - Mark Geyer Signed Illustration

Electric Chair from The Green Mile


Mark Geyer's seven illustrations for The Green Mile are in the collection of Mr. Frank Darabont, Director of The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption. The illustrations first appeared in the six paperback chapbooks of The Green Mile, published by Duton Signet. The first of these illustrations, the electric chair, is offered here as an open edition print on 80lb. acid-free cover stock. Each print is signed in pencil.


Illustration sheet is 8X10

Donated personally by Mark Geyer at Nerak's request

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11--Joe Hill Book Pack--Includes a signed copy of Heart Shaped Box and 20th Century Ghosts plus a paperback copy of 20th Century Ghosts



Heart Shaped Box--Middle-aged rock star Judas Coyne collects morbid curios, so he doesn't think twice about buying a suit advertised at an online auction site as haunted by its dead owner's ghost.

20th Century Ghosts is the first publication made by American (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States) author Joe Hill (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Hill_%28writer%29) in October 2005 by PS Publishing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS_Publishing) which is based in the United Kingdom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom). The original release was available for pre-sale only through the publishers website.


-Donated by J Douglas and clake


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https://www.veryfinebooks.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/deadzone2.png 10-The Dead Zone
A unique leather bound Stephen King collectible book from Easton Press
Signed and Remarqued by Jill Bauman

Luxuriously bound in full genuine leather with 22 kt gold accents.
Includes black matching slipcase. Your book will be As New - Sealed in the original shrink-wrap.


Norwalk, CT. Easton Press. Stephen King "The Dead Zone" 2004 Re-issue genuine black leather hardcover. 426 pps. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Easton Press "Collector’s Edition" illustrated by Jill Bauman. Collector's notes and unattached bookplate included. Includes matching "The Dead Zone" designer slipcase, black with gold lettering.


-Donated by Emmanuel at veryfinebooks and Jill Bauman

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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/JAS.jpg 9-Just After Sunset-Slipcased Edtion
Includes DVD

Stephen King -- who has written more than fifty books, dozens of number one New York Times bestsellers, and many unforgettable movies -- delivers an astonishing collection of short stories, his first since Everything's Eventual six years ago. As guest editor of the bestselling Best American Short Stories 2007, King spent over a year reading hundreds of stories. His renewed passion for the form is evident on every page of Just After Sunset. The stories in this collection have appeared in The New Yorker, Playboy, McSweeney's, The Paris Review, Esquire, and other publications.

Simon and Schuster (http://books.simonandschuster.com/9781416584087)

-Donated by Mr Rabbit Trick
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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/perkins.jpg8--Original Artwork by Mike Perkins


This original sketch of Randall Flagg was done by Mike Perkins specifically for our Fund Raiser. His amazing generosity is much appreciated by everyone here at thedarktower.org





-Donated by: Mike Perkins



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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/chadbourne.jpg7--Original Artwork by Glenn Chadbourne

This amazing piece of artwork was done by Glenn Chadbourne specifically for our 2009 fund raiser.

When our #5 giveaway I poked around a bit and was able to get Glenn's contact information. I explained what the site was doing and how he could help and he was more than willing to make a contribution. The result is more than we could have imagined. This sketch is just 1 of the three contributions he made. Our Secretary of Dreams and Illustrated SK Trivia Book are the other 2.

Thanks Glenn!

**Please keep in mind my photograph does nothing to show the sheer wonder of this illustration. Seeing it in person is literally mind boggling**





-Donated by Glenn Chadbourne




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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/LSoE.jpg 6 - Little Sisters of Eluria, Artist's Edition #2438/4000

The artist edition is numbered and signed by Michael Whalen. This book contains the revised edition of The Gunslinger along with the novella Little Sisters of Eluria. This book was published in a larger format than the Dark Tower series which enhances Michael Whelan’s thirteen full color plates and over twenty three black & white designs.

-Donated by oy-the-brave
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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/Secretary of Dreams.jpg 5 -Secretary of Dreams-Slipcased Gift Edition-Signed by Glenn Chadbourne -this includes a remarque and tee shirt (XXL)

Glenn signed and remarqued this specifically for our Fund Raiser

Featuring a half-dozen classic tales of terror personally selected by King, this collection presents his stories for the first time in the tradition of the pulp horror comics. Spanning over 280 oversized pages, the hundreds of illustrations and full comic panels from acclaimed Maine artist Glenn Chadbourne transform The Secretary of Dreams (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king02) into a work of art. Not one word from King's stories has been left out, but now they've been brought to life by hundreds of pen and ink drawings by Chadbourne! The featured stories are: "The Road Virus Heads North," "Uncle Otto's Truck," "Rainy Season," "The Reach," "Jerusalem's Lot," and "Home Delivery."

Cemetary Dance (http://www.cemeterydance.com/secretary/index.html)

-Donated by gsvec and Glenn Chadbourne
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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/life in cinema.jpg 4-A Life in Cinema--Slip cased Edition
Signed by Stephen King and Clive Barker
Written by Mick Garris


Signed by a few people including Sai King; Mick Garris and Clive Barker and Tobe Hooper (Directed the original TV Version of Salem's Lot)

Clive Barker provides the cover art and 2 cover concept sketches. King writes a long introduction. Tobe Hooper provides an afterword.

The stories are both horrific and erotic.

There are 500 copies of the edition that Sai King signed




-Donated by CRivNA


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http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/Tailsman-BH.jpg 3-The Talisman & Black House Gift Set
# PC of 3500Description: This oversized, slip-cased set contains eleven full color illustrations by renowned artist, Rick Berry, and is published by Donald M. Grant. The Talisman edition is signed by co-author Peter Straub and artist Rick Berry, and Black House contains a special remarque by the artist. A beautiful addition to any bookshelf, this limited gift set is among the finest that Grant Books has ever produced.

-Donated by oy-the-brave

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http://www.thedarktower.org/images/give/endoftheroad.jpg 2-The End of the Road - Signed by Michael Whelan #99/99

This is the first painting Michael did when he began his work for The Dark Tower VII and it was used as the endpapers for the hardcover editions. Dedicated readers will recognize hidden messages in the trees which are described by King in the story. A very special giclée on canvas - Michael prints every one himself!

Check out Michael Whelan's site for more information. (http://www.michaelwhelan.com/)

Michael and Audrey Whelan donated this rare signed print for our 2008 fund raiser. The winner of this prize from last year, oy-the-brave, donated this again as he already had the same print.

-Donated by oy-the-brave

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1 - Little Sisters of Eluria, Artist's Edition with remarque
#AC of 4000


The artist edition is signed by Michael Whelen and rather than being numbered is labelled as an artist's copy (AC). This book contains the revised edition of The Gunslinger along with the novella Little Sisters of Eluria. This book is published in a larger format than the Dark Tower series which enhances Michael Whelan’s thirteen full color plates and over twenty three black & white designs. Michael remarqued this item just for our giveaway! The remarque is extremely rare, as Michael only did 30 - 40 remarques out of 4000 copies of the artist's edition.

This particular remarque was done specifically for our fund raiser and falls outside the one's he did for the publisher.

-Generously donated by Michael Whelen.

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Grand Prize


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The Long Road Home
Deluxe Edition Omnibus


Signed by:
* Stephen King
* Robin Furth
* Richard Isanove
* Peter David
* Jae Lee--also added sketch

This is the only copy of this edition in existence signed by all contributing parties!!



-Many thanks to wizardsrainbow in helping me get this item-



http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/Grand%20Prize%201.JPG



-Omnibus donated by Daghain

[Daghain]

Wow, awesome! :panic:

[what]

:drool: Holy Cow!

[sarah]

:drool:

wow! thanks directors for putting all this together. :dance:

[Nerak]

holy crap!! :rock::rock:

[Gris]

wow...

[wizardsrainbow]

Simply awesome prizes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mia/susannah]

I am to amazed for words!! Thanks you guys!!!:drool:

[Ari_Racing]

My GOD!!

[turtlex]

Oh.My.

:swoon:thud:

So impressive!!!!!

[Matt]

Thanks you guys, we're very proud of it. Lots of hard work.

[Clacke]

Awesome!!! Fantastic!!! :rock:

[vacant lot]

At a loss for words----awesome, wow, You have outdone yourself. Way to go!!:rock:

[Matt]

Why thank you. I'm high as a kite today. :nana:

A photo will be added to show the Glenn C. remarque for Secretary of Dreams when it comes in.

Obviously his original sketch will be posted then as well.

[Aaron]

Everyone should give a BIG thanks to Matt specifically for all of these great prizes. Hannah has done a ton of stuff for the fundraiser as well, but the obtaining of the actual items listed above are mostly directly attributable to him, and he deserves some mighty fine kudos for doing such an awesome job.

It really is a special thing that he has done. :grouphug:

[Heather19]

Amazing list! :drool: Those are all wonderful items.
Thanks to everyone who donated something, and to the directors for putting this all together.

[Matt]

Everyone should give a BIG thanks to Matt specifically for all of these great prizes. Hannah has done a ton of stuff for the fundraiser as well, but the obtaining of the actual items listed above are mostly directly attributable to him, and he deserves some mighty fine kudos for doing such an awesome job.

It really is a special thing that he has done. :grouphug:

:blush:

Thank you Aaron, that means the world to me.

[mia/susannah]

Matt and the staff here :rock:

[Sam]

I think I just peed a little.:unsure:

Lookin' forward to the drawing dude!!!:rock:

[gsvec]

http://www.millan.net/minimations/alphabets/o.gifhttp://www.millan.net/minimations/alphabets/m.gifhttp://www.millan.net/minimations/alphabets/g.gif!! What a phenominal list of prizes!! http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh288/krileasie678/Smilies/ronon_drool.gif I can't wait until May now (checking the calendar to see how long I have to get more entries . . .)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Smilies/earthhug.gif

[alinda]

This list is truly phenomenal Matt, and to all the directors and contributers I humbly
say, I am amazed at how much you have accomplished. how much we all have
contributed again this year. And to be able top top it all off with a prize listing as amazing as this...wow! :rock:

[Daghain]

It is truly impressive. Way to go, Matty! :clap:

[NeedfulKings]

OMG! When I saw the grand prize, I just about wet myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:drool:

You will get a nice donation from us soon!!!

[Brice]

unfuckinbelievable :o

[e_taylor]

Everyone should give a BIG thanks to Matt specifically for all of these great prizes. Hannah has done a ton of stuff for the fundraiser as well, but the obtaining of the actual items listed above are mostly directly attributable to him, and he deserves some mighty fine kudos for doing such an awesome job.

It really is a special thing that he has done. :grouphug:

I second this motion! As much as this is an example of the fine people of TDT.com coming together for a good cause - we cannot forget how much extra work Matt is putting in for this. Its unfathomable! And not that he would ever ask for it, he does deserve many thanks, kudos, and other good things!

Thanks Matt!! :couple:

[Earth's Militant Mind]

This is a most impressive list and and will be going to an equally impressive group of people. I have only been active on this site for probably the last six months but in that time the entire group has utterly amazed me with your conduct and respect for each other. I wish everyone luck in the drawing and echo the kudos and thanks to Matt as well.:thumbsup:

[Darkthoughts]

Whoa...Matt :drool: That list is nuts!!

Way to go :huglove:

[Chooch]

WOWSER...Some very,very cool items again....This site and its members are amazing

[turtlex]

Wow... just looking at all these again ... no wonder it's called THE BIG GIVE !!

Matt - very impressive, sir, well done.

[Matt]

You guys are all beautiful people and I'm so glad we get to do this together. :grouphug:

I am going to start a thread to write the story of The Grand Prize. It's already amazing but once you guys hear what went into getting it....it will be even more special.

[Daghain]

Looking forward to it!

[Ves'Ka Gan]

The generosity of the people involved in this site never ceases to amaze me! Great work all who helped make these possible!

[Matt]

Thanks Ves, we're very proud of it.

And speaking of that, we were just donated an amazing item from veryfinebooks--this will be going on our giveaway list.

https://www.veryfinebooks.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/deadzone2.png


A unique leather bound Stephen King collectible book from Easton Press.

Luxuriously bound in full genuine leather with 22 kt gold accents.
Includes black matching slipcase. Your book will be As New - Sealed in the original shrink-wrap.


Norwalk, CT. Easton Press. Stephen King "The Dead Zone" 2004 Re-issue genuine black leather hardcover. 426 pps. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Easton Press "Collector’s Edition" illustrated by Jill Bauman. Collector's notes and unattached bookplate included. Includes matching "The Dead Zone" designer slipcase, black with gold lettering.





Includes all the classic Easton Press qualities:



Premium Leather
Silk Moire Endleaves
Distinctive Cover Design
Hubbed Spine, Accented in Real 22KT Gold
Satin Ribbon Page Marker
Gilded Page Edges
Long-lasting, High Quality Acid-neutral Paper
Smyth-sewn Pages for Strength and Durability
Beautiful Illustrations

[turtlex]

Sa-weet !!

[Daghain]

:o

Oooooooooooohhhhhhhhh.

[Matt]

Thanks to information from a very good friend. I have contacted Jill Bauman and she said she would sign this edition (plus a sketch).

Very nice person.

[Sam]

How was she connected to the edition Matt? (I haven't read the story yet.)

[turtlex]

Matt - this just keeps getting better and better!

[Matt]

How was she connected to the edition Matt? (I haven't read the story yet.)

She is the artist for this edition of the Dead Zone. Looks like she does some beautiful work.

I love this because we are raising money to support Freelance Artists and they are the ones helping us out the most.

Really great community of people.

[Sam]

Ahhh. Thanks. I thought you were talking about the Long Road Home GN when you said she would sign tha edition. I gotcha now.

[Matt]

That edition of The Dead Zone donated by veryfinebooks.com and signed/remarqued by Jill Bauman is now added to the official list in the first post.

It took spot #10 :rock:

[Matt]

I have just received my box back from Glenn Chadbourne...I nearly fainted (for real)

He not only signed and remarqued the books but included an illustration that is...I can't even describe it in words.

Posting a pic and adding it to the list soon.

[Sam]

<---waiting with baited breath.

[mia/susannah]

Matt, man you guys rule!!! Everyone who is participating with this fundraiser rules!! Thanks everybody.:clap::nana:

[Matt]

Thanks! I'm about to pee my pants for sure. :nana:

Well, here it is you guys. I'm going to add it into it's spot on the list. This illustration was done by Glenn for our fund raiser.

Obviously the picture does it absolutely no justice. Like I said, it's indescribable in its coolness.

http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/chadbourne.jpg

[turtlex]

OH.My.

WOW!!!!

[Sam]

I
WANT
THAT!!!

[Patrick]

Just reading this thread for the first time... Simply amazing, Matt! You've outdone yourself this year, my friend. Thank you so much to you and all the other members/donors who assisted in obtaining these wonderful prizes, and of course to the artists and writers who took the extra effort to make them even more special. Outstanding!

[Daghain]

Ho-lee-shit!

[Hannah]

I want to go to there.

[Woofer]

Just reading this thread for the first time... Simply amazing, Matt! You've outdone yourself this year, my friend. Thank you so much to you and all the other members/donors who assisted in obtaining these wonderful prizes, and of course to the artists and writers who took the extra effort to make them even more special. Outstanding!

Definitely high dew claws! Nice work, Matt and company. Thank you very much to all the people who have donated, site members and guests. This is phenomenal.

This site truly amazes me.You guys... :grouphug:

[TheeNinja]

I am very impressed. Lovin' the ring and the Long Road Home Omnibus.

[Matt]

Thanks!

It was a labor of love putting it together.

Make sure you get in the giveaway by tossing a little cash Haven's way if you want.

[Darkthoughts]

Thanks! I'm about to pee my pants for sure. :nana:

Well, here it is you guys. I'm going to add it into it's spot on the list. This illustration was done by Glenn for our fund raiser.

Obviously the picture does it absolutely no justice. Like I said, it's indescribable in its coolness.

http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/chadbourne.jpg

Fuck me! That is unreal!!! :drool:

[Matt]

Yeah, and it's original too. Not a print. :drool:

I wish I could win it.

[Darkthoughts]

How cool is that, but really - Glenn...all the artists and writers who have pitched in so far...it's so heart warming! I get the warm fuzzies every time I come in this thread!

[The Lady of Shadows]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/smilies/faint.gif

[Kidd Ikarus]

Seriously. Those are some fantastic giveaways. Good job and say thankya. I actually just ordered a custom ring from arroba silver. It's pretty much the same as the one with the Eld symbol, it will have the tower on one side and the two guns on the other, but the one I ordered will have the Ka symbol in place of the Eld sigul.

[Matt]

They do some amazing work to be sure.

Thanks for the list love! :rock:

[Matt]

I received our Easton Press Special Edition of The Dead Zone back from Jill Bauman (Illustrator)--it is signed and has a beautiful little sketch in it.

If you see this, thanks again Jill! :nana:

[turtlex]

Picture, please? Pretty, please?

[Matt]

I will get one in soon Pam, I have a TON of updates and shipping to do. :thumbsup:

[alinda]

I am delirious looking at all the prizes on offer this year*crosses fingers*
I do hope I win another one this year.:huglove:This site is the best!

[Matt]

I am going to go through the thread that has permission to use names and put

"Donated by" next to our giveaway items so those people can start getting some thanks and cyber pats on the back. :grouphug:

[turtlex]

Matt - Will you ever do something similar, or even just a list, of those who donated the cool auction items? I, personally, would love to send a thank you to the actual person who did the donating...

... I do understand that some folks want to remain anon, but ... some might not.

[Matt]

Yep, I plan to publish that list with whomever has given me permission to use there names. I think we have most folks.

There are going to a couple more so I will do it after that. :couple:

The names for the giveaway items have been added. Thanks to everyone who sent me something.

[Chooch]

BIG THANKS Matt

[Matt]

Thanks! :rock:

Very special announcement here.

Mike Perkins (who does the artwork on The Stand for Marvel) has contacted me at the SKMB with the sketch of Flagg he pledged for our fund raiser. It is really amazing.

He is also doing a little something else for us that I will reveal soon. :pirate:

The picture of the sketch is going to be added to the list above as soon as possible but for now....here it is. This is an original done specifically for us, a very special collectors item.

http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/perkins.jpg

[turtlex]

OMG !!

That is AMAZING !!!

[Daghain]

:o

Nice!

[turtlex]

< --- COMIC GEEK completely in awe !!

[dotKay]

:drool::drool:

That is awesome!!

[Nerak]

O M F G !!!! :drool: :panic: (dammit all to hell, where is the faint smilie?!?!?)

[gsvec]

Holy Moley!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/Raine007/Smilies/faint.gif

[turtlex]

Holy Moly --- Just 5 days until the Big Give 2009 !!!!

I can't wait !!!!

[wizardsrainbow]

OK people, the Grand Prize is still in the works, but I just got it back from Richard Isanove today and it will go on to Robin Furth and then to Stephen King himself.

The best part is I got both Jae Lee and Richard Isanove to draw sketches in the book along with their sigs. Here is the Grand Prize as it stands today:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Grand_Prize.jpg

[Matt]

Isn't that beautiful!?!?!??!

<swoons>

We are going to have a very lucky individual out here.

[turtlex]

:swoon:thud: ( oops, sorry, Matt )

That is amazing !!!!

[Heather19]

It is, whoever wins that will indeed be one very lucky person.

[Sam]

Well y'all, the give is over, and I want to thank Matt, Aaron, Dora, and Hannah. Especially Dora and Hannah. Hardcore!