King Books/Items Wanted

[jreitan47]

When putting new Brodart covers on my 1st HB's this weekend...I realized I don't have a 1st US of CELL. If anyone has an extra in mint, please let me know before I go the ebay route.

[Priest]

When putting new Brodart covers on my 1st HB's this weekend...I realized I don't have a 1st US of CELL. If anyone has an extra in mint, please let me know before I go the ebay route.

Yes indeed have one - send you pics later

[jreitan47]

Thank you Priest!

[webstar1000]

Dolso IT slipcase? ANyone seen one ever?

[frik]

Traycase, yes; slipcase: no, never saw a Dolso IT slipcase before.

sk

[at_one]

Not sure quite what the availability is but I am looking for a 1/1 DotT, with remarque by Phil Hale. Shoot me a message, we can discuss.

[Merlin1958]

Traycase, yes; slipcase: no, never saw a Dolso IT slipcase before.

sk


Doesn't really matter. He builds CUSTOM cases. You want it, you pay for it and he'll make it. Figure $100-125 more or less.

[Priest]

Not sure quite what the availability is but I am looking for a 1/1 DotT, with remarque by Phil Hale. Shoot me a message, we can discuss.

Check your inbox

[Room 217 Caretaker]

In need of a fine First Edition Pet Sematary jacket.

Mulleins

[Ari_Racing]

The girl who loved tom gordon ARC with King's letter

[Merlin1958]

Anyone have a 1/1 edition of "The Stand: Uncut" in very good condition for sale?

[AstroDad]

Looking for two things:

1) Matching IT s/l and art portfolio. Anyone have a set they want to cash in?

2) I recently bought a Signed Revival from the Bradenton event, but neglected to notice the fine print (in bold font...i'm dumb) that stated it didn't come with the providence shown in the auction pics. Anyone have extra flyers, etc from the event I could purchase? I'd be happy to provide a pic of the book/sig I am matching it up with and link to the ebay auction if you'd like to be sure I am not matching it with a questionable copy.

Thanks!

[Aronstg]

Looking for a NF/NF or better 1st/1st of IT. I've been too late on the last two listed on Betts.

Thank you

[webstar1000]

Looking for a NF/NF or better 1st/1st of IT. I've been too late on the last two listed on Betts.

Thank you

Good luck Aron, they are hard to find brother. I hope you get one. I looked for EVER and got one for $50. I think thats a pretty good price....

[Aronstg]

Yeah.. that seems to be about the market price. I know last one at betts sold for $42... so I'm looking in that $50ish range.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Anyone know if this seller (saikingcollectibles) is a member here? I want to buy this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Pet-Sematary-TRUE-First-Edition-15-95-Y38-/291659675548?hash=item43e845779c:g:bJ0AAOSwHaBWlzS G

[OneFathom]

Anyone know if this seller (saikingcollectibles) is a member here? I want to buy this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Pet-Sematary-TRUE-First-Edition-15-95-Y38-/291659675548?hash=item43e845779c:g:bJ0AAOSwHaBWlzS G

That would be me. PM me and we can work out the details.

[jreitan47]

Next up, I would love to find these if anyone has any to spare:

"Dino" -- Salt Hill Journal (Fall 1994)
"Luckey Quarter" -- USA Weekend (June 30 – July 2, 1995)
"Beachworld" -- Weird Tales (Fall 1984)
"Uncle Otto's Truck" -- Yankee (October 1983)

[biomieg]

I'm pretty sure I have Beachworld. I also have the Yankee mag but the cover is separating from the staples. My mags are still in boxes but I will send you a list of what I have as soon as everything is unpacked, as promised. Dino is going to be super hard!

[Bunyip]

Anyone know if this seller (saikingcollectibles) is a member here? I want to buy this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Pet-Sematary-TRUE-First-Edition-15-95-Y38-/291659675548?hash=item43e845779c:g:bJ0AAOSwHaBWlzS G

He is fantastic to deal with, a genuinly great bloke.

[jreitan47]

I'm pretty sure I have Beachworld. I also have the Yankee mag but the cover is separating from the staples. My mags are still in boxes but I will send you a list of what I have as soon as everything is unpacked, as promised. Dino is going to be super hard!

Thanks! Yeah...that Dino is sure a tricky one!

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm pretty sure I have Beachworld. I also have the Yankee mag but the cover is separating from the staples. My mags are still in boxes but I will send you a list of what I have as soon as everything is unpacked, as promised. Dino is going to be super hard!

Thanks! Yeah...that Dino is sure a tricky one!

College publication similar in appearance to Moth, Onan, etc. Done in 1994 and, supposedly, only 400 copies.

[jreitan47]

I'm pretty sure I have Beachworld. I also have the Yankee mag but the cover is separating from the staples. My mags are still in boxes but I will send you a list of what I have as soon as everything is unpacked, as promised. Dino is going to be super hard!

Thanks! Yeah...that Dino is sure a tricky one!

College publication similar in appearance to Moth, Onan, etc. Done in 1994 and, supposedly, only 400 copies.

Thanks Bob, I didn't realize it was THAT limited. And their first issue, no less, making it even that harder to find.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I'm pretty sure I have Beachworld. I also have the Yankee mag but the cover is separating from the staples. My mags are still in boxes but I will send you a list of what I have as soon as everything is unpacked, as promised. Dino is going to be super hard!

Thanks! Yeah...that Dino is sure a tricky one!

College publication similar in appearance to Moth, Onan, etc. Done in 1994 and, supposedly, only 400 copies.

I'm surprised this is so "available." Limited to 400 copies. I thought it was quite rare, and only a handfull of copies would be out there. I know you and (I think) Ari got a copy for a few dollars off of ABE.

[zelig]

Since it was a poetry journal my guess is that most of the copies were sent out to subscribers and there's a good number of copies sitting on the shelves of people who enjoy poetry and who wouldn't necessarily give a second thought to the fact that King is featured in there.

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't know how they were distributed....whether by subscription or just for sale locally on campus to students and professors. I once made contact with a professor at Syracuse University who had a copy. I offered him $400 for it but he refused my offer. I was extremely fortunate to see one listed on ABE several months later for $20 or so in 2010. I consider it one of my best and luckiest finds. Ari did have similar luck a few months ago.

[Pasiuk57]

I have the original manuscript of BEACHWORLD from the Forrest J Ackerman Museum pages 1-25 with corrections.
Very amazing and happy with it.

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I have the original manuscript of BEACHWORLD from the Forrest J Ackerman Museum pages 1-25 with corrections.
Very amazing and happy with it.

Interesting! Was that obtained from the Guernsey's auction in 1987? If not, when? Is it typed on a typewriter or on a word processor? How can you tell it is original? Interested collectors demand answers!

[CurtSeattle]

I have the original manuscript of BEACHWORLD from the Forrest J Ackerman Museum pages 1-25 with corrections.
Very amazing and happy with it.

Interesting! Was that obtained from the Guernsey's auction in 1987? If not, when? Is it typed on a typewriter or on a word processor? How can you tell it is original? Interested collectors demand answers!

Sat next to author as it was typed word by word of course! :P

[Ari_Racing]

I don't know how they were distributed....whether by subscription or just for sale locally on campus to students and professors. I once made contact with a professor at Syracuse University who had a copy. I offered him $400 for it but he refused my offer. I was extremely fortunate to see one listed on ABE several months later for $20 or so in 2010. I consider it one of my best and luckiest finds. Ari did have similar luck a few months ago.

I got it for the same amount if I'm not wrong. Saw the email alert and bought it within two minutes or even less. I kept on checking my emails later every 5 minutes to receive the confirmation.


I have the original manuscript of BEACHWORLD from the Forrest J Ackerman Museum pages 1-25 with corrections.
Very amazing and happy with it.

Mike...you REALLY need to show pics of your collection. :) That's a super interesting item!

By the way, Alan, your want list is pretty impressive. Do you have all the other lettered editions published?

[Ari_Racing]

Looking for:

The girl who loved tom gordon ARC with King's letter
The Plant #1 Unsigned
The Plant #3 Unsigned.
Redbook May 1984

[carlosdetweiller]

I have the original manuscript of BEACHWORLD from the Forrest J Ackerman Museum pages 1-25 with corrections.
Very amazing and happy with it.

Interesting! Was that obtained from the Guernsey's auction in 1987? If not, when? Is it typed on a typewriter or on a word processor? How can you tell it is original? Interested collectors demand answers!

Sat next to author as it was typed word by word of course! :P

No, I was asking a serious question. With word processor manuscripts it is very difficult (impossible?) to tell if a manuscript is original or copied. The first printed copy? Or one of ten or more? There are tell-tale signs, of course, like hand corrections done by the author and/or supporting documentation. The days of the manual typewriter and carbon copies is, unfortunately, gone forever.

[WeDealInLead]

Next up, I would love to find these if anyone has any to spare:

"Dino" -- Salt Hill Journal (Fall 1994)
"Luckey Quarter" -- USA Weekend (June 30 – July 2, 1995)
"Beachworld" -- Weird Tales (Fall 1984)
"Uncle Otto's Truck" -- Yankee (October 1983)

I have three of these but I'm on the fence about selling
First appearances are super fun to collect but I'm at the point where my wants start at $100 and I'm not sure if I'll ever be ready to drop that much on a 30-year-old porno magazine.

[dnemec]

Next up, I would love to find these if anyone has any to spare:

"Dino" -- Salt Hill Journal (Fall 1994)
"Luckey Quarter" -- USA Weekend (June 30 – July 2, 1995)
"Beachworld" -- Weird Tales (Fall 1984)
"Uncle Otto's Truck" -- Yankee (October 1983)

I have three of these but I'm on the fence about selling
First appearances are super fun to collect but I'm at the point where my wants start at $100 and I'm not sure if I'll ever be ready to drop that much on a 30-year-old porno magazine.

No?! The old ones are the fun ones! :wink:

[Pasiuk57]

I'm out of town but will look tonight!

[tippy4]

Good morning all....

Looking for a fine 1st of The Stand Complete and Uncut

Please email me if you have one for sale.

Thanks

[Bunyip]

Gday guys,
I'm chasing a few replacement books that were lost in a house move. Nothing too exciting,
Christine 1st/1st US and UK
Pet Semetary 1st/1st US
Diff Seasons 1st/1st US
11/22/63 1st/1st US
LSOE AE
Song of Sussanah AE
Wolves AE
I've based my budget on stephenkingcollector.com pricing. I'm not sure how current it is. I'm hoping to buy a few off one seller to combine post.The postage is appalling to Australia, coupled with the worst exchange rate in 12 years it makes it pretty tricky,and tightens the budget considerably!
Pm me if you have anything here that your keen to sell,or you know of someone who might.I've been very fortunate to meet some great folks here already and have purchased off 4 members.
Thanks guys.

[stroppygoblin]

Gday guys,
I'm chasing a few replacement books that were lost in a house move. Nothing too exciting,
Christine 1st/1st US and UK
Pet Semetary 1st/1st US
Diff Seasons 1st/1st US
11/22/63 1st/1st US
LSOE AE
Song of Sussanah AE
Wolves AE
I've based my budget on stephenkingcollector.com pricing. I'm not sure how current it is. I'm hoping to buy a few off one seller to combine post.The postage is appalling to Australia, coupled with the worst exchange rate in 12 years it makes it pretty tricky,and tightens the budget considerably!
Pm me if you have anything here that your keen to sell,or you know of someone who might.I've been very fortunate to meet some great folks here already and have purchased off 4 members.
Thanks guys.


Some of Tomas' prices are a little out of date. Expect to pay a lot more for a fine copy of Pet Semetary, fine copies are hard to find and will be $60 - $90
Also the AE DT books are also on the rise, $125 - $150 is probably about right.

[Bunyip]

Gday guys,
I'm chasing a few replacement books that were lost in a house move. Nothing too exciting,
Christine 1st/1st US and UK
Pet Semetary 1st/1st US
Diff Seasons 1st/1st US
11/22/63 1st/1st US
LSOE AE
Song of Sussanah AE
Wolves AE
I've based my budget on stephenkingcollector.com pricing. I'm not sure how current it is. I'm hoping to buy a few off one seller to combine post.The postage is appalling to Australia, coupled with the worst exchange rate in 12 years it makes it pretty tricky,and tightens the budget considerably!
Pm me if you have anything here that your keen to sell,or you know of someone who might.I've been very fortunate to meet some great folks here already and have purchased off 4 members.
Thanks guys.


Some of Tomas' prices are a little out of date. Expect to pay a lot more for a fine copy of Pet Semetary, fine copies are hard to find and will be $60 - $90
Also the AE DT books are also on the rise, $125 - $150 is probably about right.

Thanks Stroppy. Much appreciated.

[jreitan47]

Non-King but some here might be able to help me out.

Years ago I had a massive small press horror magazine/fanzine/newsletter collection that I'm trying to rebuild. James Beach is delivering back what didn't sell...which is still about 200-300 magazines. If you have any horror mags that you're looking to get rid of, let me know! No monster mags or movie mags but horror fiction magazine titles like Grue, Scream Factory, Eldritch Tales, Crypt of Cthulhu, 2AM, Deathrealm, Dark Regions, etc. (the titles are endless) and non-fiction titles like Necrofile, Studies in Weird Fiction, Afraid, HWA newsletters, British Fantasy newsletters, etc. Looking to build up the collection and possibly work on a historical online or print project with them. If you have any, please let me know!

[TacomaDiver]

Fairly new member, but Im enjoying the wealth of information on these boards.

While I don't rate anywhere close to what many of you have, I do consider myself a collector and have a few simple items on my want list.

Looking for hardcover editions of the latest Viking reissues of The Gunslinger, Drawing of the Three and The Wastelands. I just want to replace my paperback copies that I got back in 1998 (still have the slipcase they came with!) with some nice hardcovers.

The Gunslinger pops up on eBay sometimes but I think the price is ridiculous. Especially considering what some of the Grant editions can be acquired for.

Thanks!

[webstar1000]

Fairly new member, but Im enjoying the wealth of information on these boards.

While I don't rate anywhere close to what many of you have, I do consider myself a collector and have a few simple items on my want list.

Looking for hardcover editions of the latest Viking reissues of The Gunslinger, Drawing of the Three and The Wastelands. I just want to replace my paperback copies that I got back in 1998 (still have the slipcase they came with!) with some nice hardcovers.

The Gunslinger pops up on eBay sometimes but I think the price is ridiculous. Especially considering what some of the Grant editions can be acquired for.

Thanks!

The Gunslinger had a 10000 print run. The others did not.. the price you see is pretty accurate for the most part. If you can buy a mint 1st for under $800.. do it.

[Merlin1958]

The Gunslinger pops up on eBay sometimes but I think the price is ridiculous. Especially considering what some of the Grant editions can be acquired for.

Thanks!


Older edition with a limited (10,000) print run. Fair market value, I suppose. Welcome to the site!!!

[stroppygoblin]

I think the OP is referring to the Viking Gunslinger not the Grant one...
... This is harder to find than most would think. I believe David @ Betts has one signed by Whelan for sale for $90

Edit: apologies that copy has already been sold...

[Brian861]

Fairly new member, but Im enjoying the wealth of information on these boards.

Welcome over here, TD! Haven't been over there too long myself. I was lucky and got all my Viking reissues off one collector slipcased. Can't remember exactly what I paid for 'em but seemed fair and they were in NF+ to Mint.

[jsteltor]

Non-King but some here might be able to help me out.

Years ago I had a massive small press horror magazine/fanzine/newsletter collection that I'm trying to rebuild. James Beach is delivering back what didn't sell...which is still about 200-300 magazines. If you have any horror mags that you're looking to get rid of, let me know! No monster mags or movie mags but horror fiction magazine titles like Grue, Scream Factory, Eldritch Tales, Crypt of Cthulhu, 2AM, Deathrealm, Dark Regions, etc. (the titles are endless) and non-fiction titles like Necrofile, Studies in Weird Fiction, Afraid, HWA newsletters, British Fantasy newsletters, etc. Looking to build up the collection and possibly work on a historical online or print project with them. If you have any, please let me know!

Are you saying the HWA newsletters I have are worth something? I wonder if I even kept them...

[jreitan47]

Non-King but some here might be able to help me out.

Years ago I had a massive small press horror magazine/fanzine/newsletter collection that I'm trying to rebuild. James Beach is delivering back what didn't sell...which is still about 200-300 magazines. If you have any horror mags that you're looking to get rid of, let me know! No monster mags or movie mags but horror fiction magazine titles like Grue, Scream Factory, Eldritch Tales, Crypt of Cthulhu, 2AM, Deathrealm, Dark Regions, etc. (the titles are endless) and non-fiction titles like Necrofile, Studies in Weird Fiction, Afraid, HWA newsletters, British Fantasy newsletters, etc. Looking to build up the collection and possibly work on a historical online or print project with them. If you have any, please let me know!

Are you saying the HWA newsletters I have are worth something? I wonder if I even kept them...

They're worth something to me! Not worth a ton, but I'd like to have a set again. I used to have tons of them but sold them years ago. Lots of great bits of non-fiction from some great writers and folks from the horror biz.

[TacomaDiver]

Exactly. I just want to replace my Viking paperbacks with the Viking hardcovers.

And right - it seems for a mass produced reissue, The Gunslinger seems to demand a premium price.

I'll keep looking - I'm bound to stumble upon someone selling the first three for a fair price, right?


I think the OP is referring to the Viking Gunslinger not the Grant one...
... This is harder to find than most would think. I believe David @ Betts has one signed by Whelan for sale for $90

Edit: apologies that copy has already been sold...

[stroppygoblin]

Exactly. I just want to replace my Viking paperbacks with the Viking hardcovers.

And right - it seems for a mass produced reissue, The Gunslinger seems to demand a premium price.

I'll keep looking - I'm bound to stumble upon someone selling the first three for a fair price, right?


I think the OP is referring to the Viking Gunslinger not the Grant one...
... This is harder to find than most would think. I believe David @ Betts has one signed by Whelan for sale for $90

Edit: apologies that copy has already been sold...

Absolutely- last year I picked up all 4 Viking books in F/F condition. I paid less than than $30 each. It took a lot of patience, searching and questions to eBay sellers that listed without much info!

[peripheral]

Fairly new member, but Im enjoying the wealth of information on these boards.

While I don't rate anywhere close to what many of you have, I do consider myself a collector and have a few simple items on my want list.

Looking for hardcover editions of the latest Viking reissues of The Gunslinger, Drawing of the Three and The Wastelands. I just want to replace my paperback copies that I got back in 1998 (still have the slipcase they came with!) with some nice hardcovers.

The Gunslinger pops up on eBay sometimes but I think the price is ridiculous. Especially considering what some of the Grant editions can be acquired for.

Thanks!

Hi there TD, just checked my records. I bought all 4 of the Viking True 1st reissues for $265USD (Fine, flawless condition) from a bookseller off eBay around 6 months ago, who discounted them after a bit of communication.

[Br!an]

Exactly. I just want to replace my Viking paperbacks with the Viking hardcovers.

And right - it seems for a mass produced reissue, The Gunslinger seems to demand a premium price.

I'll keep looking - I'm bound to stumble upon someone selling the first three for a fair price, right?

You might be better off buying the Grant editions. You could get a third edition Gunslinger and the others as first editions for reasonable prices.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

You might be better off buying the Grant editions. You could get a third edition Gunslinger and the others as first editions for reasonable prices.


Depends if he wants the revised edition or the original. The Viking is revised, the Grants are not.

[TacomaDiver]

Based on what the Vikings go for compared to some of the Grants, I think I might go with the Grants because those seem to be a better buy (for me.)

Unless I happen to discover some reasonably priced Vikings. (I did find Wizards and Glass for half cover at HPB and it was in pretty good shape a few months ago (not to mention a few years ago finding the Grant W&G for $50 at Powells.))

[stroppygoblin]

Based on what the Vikings go for compared to some of the Grants, I think I might go with the Grants because those seem to be a better buy (for me.)

Unless I happen to discover some reasonably priced Vikings. (I did find Wizards and Glass for half cover at HPB and it was in pretty good shape a few months ago (not to mention a few years ago finding the Grant W&G for $50 at Powells.))

This (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Dark-Tower-Series-HC-1-7-Viking-Grant-/321981835109?hash=item4af79ce765:g:OXIAAOSwpRRWnsJ a) is a possibility. At least one of the vikings is a 2nd print, but worth asking about the others.

DT II - 1st print $18.89 BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-II-by-Stephen-King-Drawing-of-the-Three-/231810868757?hash=item35f9012615:g:RvUAAOSwl9BWIf1 E)
DT IV 1st print $33.95 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-THE-DARK-TOWER-IV-WIZARD-AND-GLASS-1st-thus-/201506767789?hash=item2eeabd43ad:g:VbkAAOSwuYVWnZO m) or $20.99 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Tower-Wizard-and-Glass-bk-4-/331752105141?hash=item4d3df764b5:g:RaAAAOSwwbdWIge D)

[zelig]

It's likely that at some point you will want to have both sets, so I would get the Vikings and the Grant books.

[at_one]

Looking for a Salem's Lot Centipede Press Gift Edition. Hit me up.

[AKC]

Looking for a Salem's Lot Centipede Press Gift Edition. Hit me up.

PM Sent

[TacomaDiver]

Sweet - thanks! Looks like Vol 1 is 2nd printing, so I asked about Vol 2&3. The others I don't care too much about. If they're not BCE I'm definitely game. Fingers crossed no one else bids on these while I'm waiting for an answer.




This (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Dark-Tower-Series-HC-1-7-Viking-Grant-/321981835109?hash=item4af79ce765:g:OXIAAOSwpRRWnsJ a) is a possibility. At least one of the vikings is a 2nd print, but worth asking about the others.

DT II - 1st print $18.89 BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-II-by-Stephen-King-Drawing-of-the-Three-/231810868757?hash=item35f9012615:g:RvUAAOSwl9BWIf1 E)
DT IV 1st print $33.95 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-THE-DARK-TOWER-IV-WIZARD-AND-GLASS-1st-thus-/201506767789?hash=item2eeabd43ad:g:VbkAAOSwuYVWnZO m) or $20.99 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Tower-Wizard-and-Glass-bk-4-/331752105141?hash=item4d3df764b5:g:RaAAAOSwwbdWIge D)

[TacomaDiver]

you're not helping. ;)

I kid! Yeah, you're probably right . . .


It's likely that at some point you will want to have both sets, so I would get the Vikings and the Grant books.

[peripheral]

you're not helping. ;)

I kid! Yeah, you're probably right . . .


It's likely that at some point you will want to have both sets, so I would get the Vikings and the Grant books.


TD, there was a time when I thought I only wanted one set too. :cry::lol:

[Brian861]

you're not helping. ;)

I kid! Yeah, you're probably right . . .


It's likely that at some point you will want to have both sets, so I would get the Vikings and the Grant books.

Like I said once that I'd never buy more than one copy of each book! Yea, that thought died a quick and painless death. Might as well grab up the H&S UK hardcovers while you're at it TD. Just sayin' :)

[jsmcmullen92]

you're not helping. ;)

I kid! Yeah, you're probably right . . .


It's likely that at some point you will want to have both sets, so I would get the Vikings and the Grant books.

Like I said once that I'd never buy more than one copy of each book! Yea, that thought died a quick and painless death. Might as well grab up the H&S UK hardcovers while you're at it TD. Just sayin' :)

Ha I said the same thing. I now have 2 copies of the Gunslinger and 5 of every other book in the series... guys I think I may have a problem :lol:

[zelig]

you're not helping. ;)

I kid! Yeah, you're probably right . . .


It's likely that at some point you will want to have both sets, so I would get the Vikings and the Grant books.

Like I said once that I'd never buy more than one copy of each book! Yea, that thought died a quick and painless death. Might as well grab up the H&S UK hardcovers while you're at it TD. Just sayin' :)

Ha I said the same thing. I now have 2 copies of the Gunslinger and 5 of every other book in the series... guys I think I may have a problem :lol:

I hear that. At the very least, you'd want all the Grant editions, Viking reprints, all three printings of Gunslinger, the Artist Editions and the full set of the 1st UK editions. The F&SF mags are also a must. But take it slow. I'm fairly certain you will get them all over time.

[Priest]

you're not helping. ;)

I kid! Yeah, you're probably right . . .


It's likely that at some point you will want to have both sets, so I would get the Vikings and the Grant books.

Like I said once that I'd never buy more than one copy of each book! Yea, that thought died a quick and painless death. Might as well grab up the H&S UK hardcovers while you're at it TD. Just sayin' :)

Ha I said the same thing. I now have 2 copies of the Gunslinger and 5 of every other book in the series... guys I think I may have a problem :lol:

I hear that. At the very least, you'd want all the Grant editions, Viking reprints, all three printings of Gunslinger, the Artist Editions and the full set of the 1st UK editions. The F&SF mags are also a must. But take it slow. I'm fairly certain you will get them all over time.

don't forget the UK S/L

[stroppygoblin]

you're not helping. ;)

I kid! Yeah, you're probably right . . .


It's likely that at some point you will want to have both sets, so I would get the Vikings and the Grant books.

Like I said once that I'd never buy more than one copy of each book! Yea, that thought died a quick and painless death. Might as well grab up the H&S UK hardcovers while you're at it TD. Just sayin' :)

Ha I said the same thing. I now have 2 copies of the Gunslinger and 5 of every other book in the series... guys I think I may have a problem :lol:

I hear that. At the very least, you'd want all the Grant editions, Viking reprints, all three printings of Gunslinger, the Artist Editions and the full set of the 1st UK editions. The F&SF mags are also a must. But take it slow. I'm fairly certain you will get them all over time.

don't forget the UK S/L

Dammit! I was feeling smug, because I had everything in that list until you reminded me of the one I don't have!!!

Mind you I don't have the Grant S/L's either...

[Brian861]

If we didn't have issues, none of us would be here!! LOL. I have a pretty much have all the basic DT series 1st/1st, AEs, some Remarque's, etc. Missing the high end S/L stuff and I'm just not into the mags. I'm in need of the UK paperbacks 1st/1st though.

[Patrick]

you're not helping. ;)

I kid! Yeah, you're probably right . . .


It's likely that at some point you will want to have both sets, so I would get the Vikings and the Grant books.

Like I said once that I'd never buy more than one copy of each book! Yea, that thought died a quick and painless death. Might as well grab up the H&S UK hardcovers while you're at it TD. Just sayin' :)

Ha I said the same thing. I now have 2 copies of the Gunslinger and 5 of every other book in the series... guys I think I may have a problem :lol:

I hear that. At the very least, you'd want all the Grant editions, Viking reprints, all three printings of Gunslinger, the Artist Editions and the full set of the 1st UK editions. The F&SF mags are also a must. But take it slow. I'm fairly certain you will get them all over time.

don't forget the UK S/L
Don't forget the audiobook S/L's of The Gunslinger and TDoTT.

[Brian861]

Don't forget the audiobook S/L's of The Gunslinger and TDoTT.

Now it's just getting nuts :excited:

[zelig]

Sure, the list is seemingly endless for the completist. I had to break out all my DT books into a dedicated bookcase, which is now completely full and I have only scratched the surface. Just look at Rogier's amazing collection to see how far you can take it.

[TacomaDiver]

This (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Dark-Tower-Series-HC-1-7-Viking-Grant-/321981835109?hash=item4af79ce765:g:OXIAAOSwpRRWnsJ a) is a possibility. At least one of the vikings is a 2nd print, but worth asking about the others.


thanks for the lead on this. I contacted the seller and all of the Viking editions were retail editions and not book club (that was my biggest fear.) And while they weren't all 1st printings, that wasn't my goal it was to replace my paperback copies with hardcovers.

So thank you again!

[TacomaDiver]

I hear that. At the very least, you'd want all the Grant editions, Viking reprints, all three printings of Gunslinger, the Artist Editions and the full set of the 1st UK editions. The F&SF mags are also a must. But take it slow. I'm fairly certain you will get them all over time.

I can see how easy it would be to "over-collect" and I'm definitely falling down that rabbit hole.

I used to do that with comic books, and am now seeing my girlfriend do the same with all those damn covers to JEM (it's funny - she turned into the 90s version of me!) and now here I am trying to formulate the exact reason why I have multiple copies of these books.

I have however slowly turned her onto the whole collectible book idea. Acquired a few autographed editions of some of her favorite books, also gave her a nice limited edition (only 60 copies) of a recent Sherlock Holmes novel, and just recently bought her a nice s/l book from Sub Press. She's learning :)

[Ari_Racing]

And now we need to get back on topic :)

The girl who loved tom gordon ARC with King's letter
The Plant #1 Unsigned
The Plant #3 Unsigned.
Redbook May 1984

[Ari_Racing]

And now we need to get back on topic :)

The girl who loved tom gordon ARC with King's letter
The Plant #1 Unsigned
The Plant #3 Unsigned.
Redbook May 1984

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

And now we need to get back on topic :)

The girl who loved tom gordon ARC with King's letter
The Plant #1 Unsigned
The Plant #3 Unsigned.
Redbook May 1984

How many times have you bumped this Ari? Can anyone help our friend?

[Ari_Racing]

And now we need to get back on topic :)

The girl who loved tom gordon ARC with King's letter
The Plant #1 Unsigned
The Plant #3 Unsigned.
Redbook May 1984

How many times have you bumped this Ari? Can anyone help our friend?

LOL! But never twice on the same page ;)

PS: I've just put it in my signature as you. Good idea!

[stroppygoblin]

This (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Dark-Tower-Series-HC-1-7-Viking-Grant-/321981835109?hash=item4af79ce765:g:OXIAAOSwpRRWnsJ a) is a possibility. At least one of the vikings is a 2nd print, but worth asking about the others.


thanks for the lead on this. I contacted the seller and all of the Viking editions were retail editions and not book club (that was my biggest fear.) And while they weren't all 1st printings, that wasn't my goal it was to replace my paperback copies with hardcovers.

So thank you again!

Glad I could help!

[TCCBodhi]

If it wasn't one of my favorite stories and one of the few magazines that I bothered to buy, I give my copy of Redbook to you Ari. I did try searching for a while for it today for you today, but I didn't come across any in the 20-30 minutes I browsed around for it. Obviously Like New is best, but what quality are you willing to work with if one of us does happen to run across one? Price range? I'll(we'll?) keep looking.

[bdwyer19]

Longshot I'm sure, but I'm looking for the just the traycase from the SP Shining S/L.

[dnemec]

Longshot I'm sure, but I'm looking for the just the traycase from the SP Shining S/L.

I actually might have one. I believe I received a replacement from SP. I'll check and let you know!

[stroppygoblin]

Longshot I'm sure, but I'm looking for the just the traycase from the SP Shining S/L.

I definitely have one. I picked it up when it came on eBay, spur of the moment descision, no real idea why. Probably cheaper to ship Dez's but it's there if you want it.

EDIT: it's taking up space, make a donation for at least $20 to the HF and I'll ship it to you gratis :)

[Fsmdr]

Looking for 11/22/63 S/L. Found!.

[stroppygoblin]

Are there any members here who have some of the "books about King and his work" that they maybe started to collect and then changed their mind and would be willing to sell? I've been gradually building up a nice sub collection starting with the S/L's and lettered ones, but am looking to get some of the more common 1st /1st books in a nice condition (and at a reasonable price!). I have over 40 books now so PM me if you have anything and I'll let you know if I need it.

[TCCBodhi]

Looking for 11/22/63 S/L. Found!.

Now, get on getting a Dolso box for that one. He's got a beautiful box put together for 11/22/63----speaking of which I need to get on that myself!

[OneFathom]

Anyone remember seeing a signed 3X5 card with Mr. King's signature and the word "Boo!"? I'd like to purchase that if anyone here would be willing to sell it.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Anyone remember seeing a signed 3X5 card with Mr. King's signature and the word "Boo!"? I'd like to purchase that if anyone here would be willing to sell it.

Are you talking about the card Overlook Connection printed and sent out copies or are you looking for the one original the copies are made from?

Mulleins

[OneFathom]

Anyone remember seeing a signed 3X5 card with Mr. King's signature and the word "Boo!"? I'd like to purchase that if anyone here would be willing to sell it.

Are you talking about the card Overlook Connection printed and sent out copies or are you looking for the one original the copies are made from?

Mulleins

Hi, Mulleins.

Not terribly interested in a replica, but I suppose if it were super cheap I might be tempted. Only looking for an original sig with a fun horror-theme. Doesn't necessarily have to be "Boo!," that's just the only one I've seen. Any additional help is appreciated.

[surly]

Exchange on the Canadian dollar is abysmal right now, so it might be a while before I can afford to buy anything, but maybe I can work out a trade. I have an extra copy of the S/L EOTD, a 1st US Trade of DOCTOR SLEEP that was signed in Toronto and an extra of REVIVAL from DC.

Looking for signed (prefer inscribed) 1st US of any of these titles:

Hearts in Atlantis
TGWLTG
Gerald’s Game
Dreamcatcher
Insomnia
From a Buick 8
Everything’s Eventual
Duma Key

PM if you would like to discuss.
Thanks!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Looking for 1st/1st UK editions of WTTK, Needful Things, Just Past Sunset, and Lisey's Story as well as WH editions (1st/1st) of WTTK, Revival, and BOBD. PM me some prices if anyone has any they're looking to move. Thanks fellas:biggrin:

[Brian861]

Looking for 1st/1st UK editions of WTTK, Needful Things, Just Past Sunset, and Lisey's Story as well as WH editions (1st/1st) of WTTK, Revival, and BOBD. PM me some prices if anyone has any they're looking to move. Thanks fellas:biggrin:

Did W.H. Smith do a cover for BOBD? From looking on their site, it looks actually like the H & S cover.

[needfulthings]

Did W.H. Smith do a cover for BOBD? From looking on their site, it looks actually like the H & S cover.
Indeed they did.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4554/Tk64Hl.jpg

[Brian861]

Did W.H. Smith do a cover for BOBD? From looking on their site, it looks actually like the H & S cover.
Indeed they did.
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4554/Tk64Hl.jpg

Thanks! It's not in the site catalog and the picture on their site doesn't reflect the variant although it does state a cover exclusive to them. I tried to sign up for an account with them for notifications and such but it won't accept my US phone number :-/. Got an email into them about it. Anyway, sorry for the hijack. Thanks again for the clarification!

[needfulthings]

At this late date you would be better off checking with stroppygoblin. He may have an extra 1st Edition & ordering from WHSmith is like a pig-in-a poke you have no idea what edition or cover you will wind up with.

[Brian861]

Nice. Private sellers prices seem on the high side but I guess you pay for the privilege of knowing exactly what you're getting. Further research (which I should do before looking foolish here) indicates they don't offer shipping to the US :-/. Best case scenario I guess would be to obtain a good UK mate and have them purchase and ship to ya :).

[stroppygoblin]

Best case scenario I guess would be to obtain a good UK mate and have them purchase and ship to ya :).

... which I have been able to do for a few members for the last 4 books released in the UK :) Revival was a fun one with 4 variants!!
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/9534C8B8-6B78-4A40-A5DD-CEE53652A882_zpsbfs1e2fg.jpg

I don't have a spare copy of BOBD, but it's vaguely possible there are still WHSmith collectors copies still available in store. I can take a look next time i'm passing if you like? I DO have 2 remaining copies of Finders Keepers WH Smith limited if anyone is looking for one.

[Brian861]

That would be awesome, Simon! (I hope it's Simon) I'm terrible at remembering names. Need to put sticky notes on my monitor LOL. I have both the Finders Keepers but in need of many more (Revival, Doctor Sleep, Mr Mercedes, etc) that I'm sure are well out of stores by now :(. I will take this opportunity to hit you up now for End of Watch UK editions if you're game :biggrin:

[stroppygoblin]

Ok, I'll see what I can find. I'll also add you to the list for new books, if you don't hear from me when it's released, send me a reminder PM

(Oh and yes it's Simon :))

[Patrick]

Simon, I'd love a copy of that WHSmith BoBD if you run across one. As you know, I'm a sucker for the WHSmith Collector Editions. Thanks for all your help!

[Brian861]

Ok, I'll see what I can find. I'll also add you to the list for new books, if you don't hear from me when it's released, send me a reminder PM

(Oh and yes it's Simon :))

Score one for the new kid on the name game :). Will do on the PM. Thanks again for the time and effort. Much appreciated.

[zelig]

If none turn up, I've seen them show up on eBay every now and then.

[Phalucha]

Am looking for a slipcase for the Under the Dome limited. Please email if you have one for sale. Thanks!

[Randall Flagg]

Am looking for a slipcase for the Under the Dome limited. Please email if you have one for sale. Thanks!
Which case?

[darkseer]

I'm interested in The Shining letter E Artwork/Traycase, I bought a 1st/1st arc copy of the book with publisher stamp in book

[Randall Flagg]

I'm interested in The Shining letter E Artwork/Traycase, I bought a 1st/1st arc copy of the book with publisher stamp in book
Welcome to the site.
Which piece of art was "E"?

[AKC]

Artwork (http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/tito_villa/The%20Shining/DSC_0093_zpszvhdl6np_edit_1446496806053_zpswskvjjj y.jpg) E

[Randall Flagg]

Tito Villa?

[AKC]

Yep. Tom has it For Sale in the Classifieds Thread....

[darkseer]

I was interested in the Shining letter E Traycase tito villa was interested in selling but I can't email other members yet.
p.s thanks for the quick shipping on the cycle of the Werewolf got it today it looked great :)

[Merlin1958]

I was interested in the Shining letter E Traycase tito villa was interested in selling but I can't email other members yet.
p.s thanks for the quick shipping on the cycle of the Werewolf got it today it looked great :)

I gotcha

[Fsmdr]

Looking for Night Visions V S/L.

[peripheral]

Looking for Night Visions V S/L.

This one's been sitting on eBay for a few rounds...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Night-Visions-5-from-Dark-Harvest-Signed-limited-edition-signed-by-Stephen-King-/291679863785?hash=item43e97983e9:g:wLYAAOSwX~dWiGi i

[webstar1000]

Looking for Night Visions V S/L.

This one's been sitting on eBay for a few rounds...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Night-Visions-5-from-Dark-Harvest-Signed-limited-edition-signed-by-Stephen-King-/291679863785?hash=item43e97983e9:g:wLYAAOSwX~dWiGi i

No, this one is damaged:(

[Pasiuk57]

I have the night visions 5 bound proof for sale on eBay!

[Fsmdr]

Looking for Night Visions V S/L.

This one's been sitting on eBay for a few rounds...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Night-Visions-5-from-Dark-Harvest-Signed-limited-edition-signed-by-Stephen-King-/291679863785?hash=item43e97983e9:g:wLYAAOSwX~dWiGi i

No, this one is damaged:(

Agreed. I saw that too.

[jreitan47]

Am I in the Twilight Zone or something?? Why is it that in the last year, I can barely find ANY Bachman Books hardback US 1st/1st copies out there and that 2nd and 3rd printings and book club editions are going for $70-90? I guess I'll have to shell out $150 for this one. If only I could go back in time or that I didn't sell mine years ago.

[dnemec]

Am I in the Twilight Zone or something?? Why is it that in the last year, I can barely find ANY Bachman Books hardback US 1st/1st copies out there and that 2nd and 3rd printings and book club editions are going for $70-90? I guess I'll have to shell out $150 for this one. If only I could go back in time or that I didn't sell mine years ago.

Book club editions are going for that much? Sweet! Looks like I might need to put mine up on ebay!

[jreitan47]

Am I in the Twilight Zone or something?? Why is it that in the last year, I can barely find ANY Bachman Books hardback US 1st/1st copies out there and that 2nd and 3rd printings and book club editions are going for $70-90? I guess I'll have to shell out $150 for this one. If only I could go back in time or that I didn't sell mine years ago.

Book club editions are going for that much? Sweet! Looks like I might need to put mine up on ebay!

There was a trade paperback I found through AddAll.com at $134!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Am I in the Twilight Zone or something?? Why is it that in the last year, I can barely find ANY Bachman Books hardback US 1st/1st copies out there and that 2nd and 3rd printings and book club editions are going for $70-90? I guess I'll have to shell out $150 for this one. If only I could go back in time or that I didn't sell mine years ago.
They are few and far between.
You could have purchased a custom bound one with four original art pieces in it a few weeks ago...

Maybe a 3rd printing custom bound edition signed by King (in the older days of beautiful King signatures) will interest you.
Stay tune to our Fundraiser auction.

[jreitan47]

Looks like my broke ass won't be able to buy one for a while!

[jreitan47]

Am I in the Twilight Zone or something?? Why is it that in the last year, I can barely find ANY Bachman Books hardback US 1st/1st copies out there and that 2nd and 3rd printings and book club editions are going for $70-90? I guess I'll have to shell out $150 for this one. If only I could go back in time or that I didn't sell mine years ago.
They are few and far between.
You could have purchased a custom bound one with four original art pieces in it a few weeks ago...

Maybe a 3rd printing custom bound edition signed by King (in the older days of beautiful King signatures) will interest you.
Stay tune to our Fundraiser auction.

RF - I couldn't afford the one that was up at the time, and as much as I would love a signed copy, I'm needing a 1st to complete the collection.

[Randall Flagg]

Looks like my broke ass won't be able to buy one for a while!
I think anyone who is "broke ass" should probably make/save some money before pursuing what will likely be a >$250 book.

[jreitan47]

Looks like my broke ass won't be able to buy one for a while!
I think anyone who is "broke ass" should probably make/save some money before pursuing what will likely be a >$250 book.

Oh trust..I know...It's hard to save cash at our house, but after paying off a large UK collection I'm acquiring in the next month, saving up for the Bachman firsts is my next step.

[CurtSeattle]

Looking for Night Visions V S/L.

What's the going rate on these? I see >$250, but not selling on that listing for even $199. Not listed correctly though either. Doesn't mention George R R Martin or Simmons even. "Stephen King Simmons Martin Game of Thrones Signed Limited 1st/1st S/L 1/850" would get more eyeballs and the lil sucker would sell. :)

I have #736 in pretty much Fine condition. I think there might be a tiny dent on an edge of the slipcase. I wouldn't sell it for $199 though as it has some sweet signatures.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

What's the going rate on these? I see >$250, but not selling on that listing for even $199.

The sales at Betts show this as probably the least liked anthology. The price reflects this.

Night Visions 5 S/L #184 - Fine/Fine - $125
Night Visions 5 S/L #201 - Fine Signed by Stephen King + others - $125
Night Visions 5 S/L #322; signed by Stephen King and others - $150
Night Visions 5 S/L #9 Fine/Near Fine DJ/Fine - $155

[CurtSeattle]

What's the going rate on these? I see >$250, but not selling on that listing for even $199.

The sales at Betts show this as probably the least liked anthology. The price reflects this.

Night Visions 5 S/L #184 - Fine/Fine - $125
Night Visions 5 S/L #201 - Fine Signed by Stephen King + others - $125
Night Visions 5 S/L #322; signed by Stephen King and others - $150
Night Visions 5 S/L #9 Fine/Near Fine DJ/Fine - $155

Thanks for the great info. Strange with Game of Thrones being so popular and having 3 very current and timely authors signing it....

[Aronstg]

What's the going rate on these? I see >$250, but not selling on that listing for even $199.

The sales at Betts show this as probably the least liked anthology. The price reflects this.

Night Visions 5 S/L #184 - Fine/Fine - $125
Night Visions 5 S/L #201 - Fine Signed by Stephen King + others - $125
Night Visions 5 S/L #322; signed by Stephen King and others - $150
Night Visions 5 S/L #9 Fine/Near Fine DJ/Fine - $155

Thanks for the great info. Strange with Game of Thrones being so popular and having 3 very current and timely authors signing it....

I wonder how long ago those sales were. Im assuming they were quickly snatched up because I believe they were a bit undervalued. I would easily grab a couple of these in F/F condition for $125. I think most people would.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I sold a Night Vision 5 S/L roughly 45 days ago for $230. Not sure when the above sells took place.

The person who purchased my extra copy didn't buy it for Kings signature, but George R. Martins.

Mulleins

[peripheral]

What's the going rate on these? I see >$250, but not selling on that listing for even $199.

The sales at Betts show this as probably the least liked anthology. The price reflects this.

Night Visions 5 S/L #184 - Fine/Fine - $125
Night Visions 5 S/L #201 - Fine Signed by Stephen King + others - $125
Night Visions 5 S/L #322; signed by Stephen King and others - $150
Night Visions 5 S/L #9 Fine/Near Fine DJ/Fine - $155

Thanks for the great info. Strange with Game of Thrones being so popular and having 3 very current and timely authors signing it....

I wonder how long ago those sales were. Im assuming they were quickly snatched up because I believe they were a bit undervalued. I would easily grab a couple of these in F/F condition for $125. I think most people would.

IMO I think the Night Visions series is up there as one of the best horror anthologies that's been released, as far as the content goes (i.e., very high quality stories and names, both established and new talent). I bought all of the S/Ls as they were released. However, in terms of appearance they're just "regular" hard cover books, and so don't really compare against the other gorgeous anthologies (e.g., Best of Best new Horror) in terms of production or aesthetics, and that's probably why there may be less appeal for collectors specifically?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

...However, in terms of appearance they're just "regular" hard cover books, and so don't really compare against the other gorgeous anthologies (e.g., Best of Best new Horror) in terms of production or aesthetics, and that's probably why there may be less appeal for collectors specifically?

Yes, it's just a regular trade copy with a signature page. Also, the slipcase does not match the book and it is too small. (The book sticks out a bit)

[sharki69]

Looking for LSOE S/L traycase

[webstar1000]

Love to find a Legends S/L at the right price.

[becca69]

Love to find a Legends S/L at the right price.

That would be nice! :thumbsup:

[Cook]

Love to find a Legends S/L at the right price.

That would be nice! :thumbsup:

To you, what's the right price? ...out of curiosity.

[wizardsrainbow]

Love to find a Legends S/L at the right price.

That would be nice! :thumbsup:

To you, what's the right price? ...out of curiosity.

Thanks for asking that Cook! been in my brain to post that all day.

[webstar1000]

Love to find a Legends S/L at the right price.

That would be nice! :thumbsup:

To you, what's the right price? ...out of curiosity.

One that gives me the warm and fuzzies:)

[peripheral]

...However, in terms of appearance they're just "regular" hard cover books, and so don't really compare against the other gorgeous anthologies (e.g., Best of Best new Horror) in terms of production or aesthetics, and that's probably why there may be less appeal for collectors specifically?

Yes, it's just a regular trade copy with a signature page. Also, the slipcase does not match the book and it is too small. (The book sticks out a bit)

Oh, the slipcases are garbage. I ended up swapping the slipcases between the editions to make them fit more appropriately. I got Jeff to make some slipcases for the recent Sub Press Night Visions editions that didn't come with slipcases and Jeff's are 10 times better.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

...However, in terms of appearance they're just "regular" hard cover books, and so don't really compare against the other gorgeous anthologies (e.g., Best of Best new Horror) in terms of production or aesthetics, and that's probably why there may be less appeal for collectors specifically?

Yes, it's just a regular trade copy with a signature page. Also, the slipcase does not match the book and it is too small. (The book sticks out a bit)

Oh, the slipcases are garbage. I ended up swapping the slipcases between the editions to make them fit more appropriately. I got Jeff to make some slipcases for the recent Sub Press Night Visions editions that didn't come with slipcases and Jeff's are 10 times better.

I'm not sure why Dark Harvest ended up going with the slipcases they did. In the beginning, it was supposed to be black (see below picture):

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/Night_Visions_5_signed_limited.PNG

I ended up receiving a damaged slipcase when I ordered from Dark Harvest. After contacting them, they sent me the one pictured with a note saying........"sorry about someone going Postal on your slipcase. Please except one of our prelim cases (black cloth) to replace the grey damaged one".

Again, not sure why they went with the grey one, but the black cloth one is actually very nice and fits the book perfect. Maybe it cost them too much.

Mulleins

[peripheral]

...However, in terms of appearance they're just "regular" hard cover books, and so don't really compare against the other gorgeous anthologies (e.g., Best of Best new Horror) in terms of production or aesthetics, and that's probably why there may be less appeal for collectors specifically?

Yes, it's just a regular trade copy with a signature page. Also, the slipcase does not match the book and it is too small. (The book sticks out a bit)

Oh, the slipcases are garbage. I ended up swapping the slipcases between the editions to make them fit more appropriately. I got Jeff to make some slipcases for the recent Sub Press Night Visions editions that didn't come with slipcases and Jeff's are 10 times better.

I'm not sure why Dark Harvest ended up going with the slipcases they did. In the beginning, it was supposed to be black (see below picture):

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/Night_Visions_5_signed_limited.PNG

I ended up receiving a damaged slipcase when I ordered from Dark Harvest. After contacting them, they sent me the one pictured with a note saying........"sorry about someone going Postal on your slipcase. Please except one of our prelim cases (black cloth) to replace the grey damaged one".

Again, not sure why they went with the grey one, but the black cloth one is actually very nice and fits the book perfect. Maybe it cost them too much.

Mulleins

No way! I had no idea about those black slipcases. That grey one was so tight on NV5 I had to swap it, for fear of it damaging the most valuable volume of the series!

[peripheral]

...However, in terms of appearance they're just "regular" hard cover books, and so don't really compare against the other gorgeous anthologies (e.g., Best of Best new Horror) in terms of production or aesthetics, and that's probably why there may be less appeal for collectors specifically?

Yes, it's just a regular trade copy with a signature page. Also, the slipcase does not match the book and it is too small. (The book sticks out a bit)

Oh, the slipcases are garbage. I ended up swapping the slipcases between the editions to make them fit more appropriately. I got Jeff to make some slipcases for the recent Sub Press Night Visions editions that didn't come with slipcases and Jeff's are 10 times better.

I'm not sure why Dark Harvest ended up going with the slipcases they did. In the beginning, it was supposed to be black (see below picture):

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/Night_Visions_5_signed_limited.PNG

I ended up receiving a damaged slipcase when I ordered from Dark Harvest. After contacting them, they sent me the one pictured with a note saying........"sorry about someone going Postal on your slipcase. Please except one of our prelim cases (black cloth) to replace the grey damaged one".

Again, not sure why they went with the grey one, but the black cloth one is actually very nice and fits the book perfect. Maybe it cost them too much.

Mulleins

No way! I had no idea about those black slipcases. That grey one was so tight on NV5 I had to swap it, for fear of it damaging the most valuable volume of the series!

[Beverly Marsh]

I'm not sure where to post this and I can't start a new thread yet but am hoping for some feedback/thoughts on this....

http://www.stephenkingcatalog.com/catalog/doctor-sleep-before-the-play-the-shining-100-p-2037.html

Tis' pricey but for some reason it's calling my name.....
I've bought items from Overlook before but never their self published stuff.

[Dan]

I'm not sure where to post this and I can't start a new thread yet but am hoping for some feedback/thoughts on this....

http://www.stephenkingcatalog.com/catalog/doctor-sleep-before-the-play-the-shining-100-p-2037.html

Tis' pricey but for some reason it's calling my name.....
I've bought items from Overlook before but never their self published stuff.

There is a thread were it is talked about. You will have to search for it. I think the consensus was that it is over priced.

[Beverly Marsh]

I'm not sure where to post this and I can't start a new thread yet but am hoping for some feedback/thoughts on this....

http://www.stephenkingcatalog.com/catalog/doctor-sleep-before-the-play-the-shining-100-p-2037.html

Tis' pricey but for some reason it's calling my name.....
I've bought items from Overlook before but never their self published stuff.



There is a thread were it is talked about. You will have to search for it. I think the consensus was that it is over priced.

Thank you! I tried looking earlier and couldn't find anything but I'll check again. It is really pricey but damn...it's good looking! lol. I am a big fan of Chadbourne's work and have never read Before the Play. Hmmm....I'll have to ponder this.

[carlosdetweiller]

Thank you! I tried looking earlier and couldn't find anything but I'll check again. It is really pricey but damn...it's good looking! lol. I am a big fan of Chadbourne's work and have never read Before the Play. Hmmm....I'll have to ponder this.

The "Before The Play" that is in the TV Guide from 1997 is abridged. If you have never read it try to find a copy of Whispers magazine, Vol. 5, Nos. 1/2, Whole numbers 17/18. Published in 1982. It is significantly longer and a much better read. The Whispers magazine is not that hard to find and will be a whole lot less than the $300 Overlook Connection hodge-podge.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I'm not sure where to post this and I can't start a new thread yet but am hoping for some feedback/thoughts on this....

http://www.stephenkingcatalog.com/catalog/doctor-sleep-before-the-play-the-shining-100-p-2037.html

Tis' pricey but for some reason it's calling my name.....
I've bought items from Overlook before but never their self published stuff.



There is a thread were it is talked about. You will have to search for it. I think the consensus was that it is over priced.

Thank you! I tried looking earlier and couldn't find anything but I'll check again. It is really pricey but damn...it's good looking! lol. I am a big fan of Chadbourne's work and have never read Before the Play. Hmmm....I'll have to ponder this.

Before making any decision, I suggest you wait until the official announcement of Cemetery Dance's Artist Edition of The Shining, which will be very soon. This book will feature artwork from both Don Maitz and Glenn Chadbourne, and although not confirmed, it could very well include 'Before The Play' as an added bonus! Not only will this edition be a lot nicer, I'm pretty sure it will also cost less than the $300 price of the Overlook edition.

[Beverly Marsh]

Thank you! I tried looking earlier and couldn't find anything but I'll check again. It is really pricey but damn...it's good looking! lol. I am a big fan of Chadbourne's work and have never read Before the Play. Hmmm....I'll have to ponder this.

The "Before The Play" that is in the TV Guide from 1997 is abridged. If you have never read it try to find a copy of Whispers magazine, Vol. 5, Nos. 1/2, Whole numbers 17/18. Published in 1982. It is significantly longer and a much better read. The Whispers magazine is not that hard to find and will be a whole lot less than the $300 Overlook Connection hodge-podge.

Excellent! Thanks for the tip. I had no idea it had been published elsewhere.

[Br!an]

This was discussed recently here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1283-Stephen-King-Collecting-Questions&p=979378&viewfull=1#post979378).

[Beverly Marsh]

I'm not sure where to post this and I can't start a new thread yet but am hoping for some feedback/thoughts on this....

http://www.stephenkingcatalog.com/catalog/doctor-sleep-before-the-play-the-shining-100-p-2037.html

Tis' pricey but for some reason it's calling my name.....
I've bought items from Overlook before but never their self published stuff.



There is a thread were it is talked about. You will have to search for it. I think the consensus was that it is over priced.

Thank you! I tried looking earlier and couldn't find anything but I'll check again. It is really pricey but damn...it's good looking! lol. I am a big fan of Chadbourne's work and have never read Before the Play. Hmmm....I'll have to ponder this.

Before making any decision, I suggest you wait until the official announcement of Cemetery Dance's Artist Edition of The Shining, which will be very soon. This book will feature artwork from both Don Maitz and Glenn Chadbourne, and although not confirmed, it could very well include 'Before The Play' as an added bonus! Not only will this edition be a lot nicer, I'm pretty sure it will also cost less than the $300 price of the Overlook edition.

Ah, I should have known they were going to do one. And of course it will be beautiful. Good advice! I thank you.

[Beverly Marsh]

This was discussed recently here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1283-Stephen-King-Collecting-Questions&p=979378&viewfull=1#post979378).

Perfect! Thanks!

[darkseer]

Thank you! I tried looking earlier and couldn't find anything but I'll check again. It is really pricey but damn...it's good looking! lol. I am a big fan of Chadbourne's work and have never read Before the Play. Hmmm....I'll have to ponder this.

The "Before The Play" that is in the TV Guide from 1997 is abridged. If you have never read it try to find a copy of Whispers magazine, Vol. 5, Nos. 1/2, Whole numbers 17/18. Published in 1982. It is significantly longer and a much better read. The Whispers magazine is not that hard to find and will be a whole lot less than the $300 Overlook Connection hodge-podge.

I picked up that copy of Whispers magazine, really enjoyed the story

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Before the Play - TV Guide = 6,080 words
Before the Play - Whispers = 17,100 words

Give the abridged TV Guide a miss, and get the full story in Whispers,

[Jimimck]

Thanks RT, I didn't know there was a difference. Just confirms my desire to grab a copy of Whispers one day.

[stroppygoblin]

If anyone just wants to read it, I have it in electronic format...

[needfulthings]

Now this is what a signed set of Before the Play, The Shining & Doctor Sleep... Should look like.
http://imageshack.com/a/img846/4448/dscn6596z.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img171/938/img793c.jpg

with matching #342
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/6527/MWrd9A.jpg

[Bunyip]

Now this is what a signed set of Before the Play, The Shining & Doctor Sleep... Should look like.
http://imageshack.com/a/img846/4448/dscn6596z.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img171/938/img793c.jpg

with matching #342
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/6527/MWrd9A.jpg

Outstanding!

[Jimimck]

Hmmmm. Anyone got Whispers 314 out there?

[webstar1000]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

[at_one]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

I think Insomnia is a bad example. It would be like including Legends S/L in a DT set.

[carlosdetweiller]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

I think a strong argument could be made to include Whispers with "Before The Play." I think it is an excised part of the original manuscript. I really enjoyed finally being able to read it. It explained a lot that I had questions about, specifically the back story on Horace Derwent and the ghostly party-goers.

I think that Dave at the Overlook invested a lot in those TV Guides that contained the abridged version. Michael Autrey also bought hundreds of copies. They both thought that they would be desirable collectibles and sell for much more down the road. They really didn't and, I think, both are stuck with piles and piles of the things. The combo package that the Overlook is currently offering is, IMO, a creative attempt to get rid of the back stock.

[Bunyip]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

I think a strong argument could be made to include Whispers with "Before The Play." I think it is an excised part of the original manuscript. I really enjoyed finally being able to read it. It explained a lot that I had questions about, specifically the back story on Horace Derwent and the ghostly party-goers.

I think that Dave at the Overlook invested a lot in those TV Guides that contained the abridged version. Michael Autrey also bought hundreds of copies. They both thought that they would be desirable collectibles and sell for much more down the road. They really didn't and, I think, both are stuck with piles and piles of the things. The combo package that the Overlook is currently offering is, IMO, a creative attempt to get rid of the back stock.

In your opinion what do you think the Overlook set is actually worth? $300 seems pretty ambitious?

[at_one]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

[carlosdetweiller]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

I think a strong argument could be made to include Whispers with "Before The Play." I think it is an excised part of the original manuscript. I really enjoyed finally being able to read it. It explained a lot that I had questions about, specifically the back story on Horace Derwent and the ghostly party-goers.

I think that Dave at the Overlook invested a lot in those TV Guides that contained the abridged version. Michael Autrey also bought hundreds of copies. They both thought that they would be desirable collectibles and sell for much more down the road. They really didn't and, I think, both are stuck with piles and piles of the things. The combo package that the Overlook is currently offering is, IMO, a creative attempt to get rid of the back stock.

In your opinion what do you think the Overlook set is actually worth? $300 seems pretty ambitious?

Personally I wouldn't waste my time with it or buy one at any price. I can't see the attraction. It has a later printing The Shining, an easily available copy of Doctor Sleep, and a TV Guide that has been bound after the fact and made into a "hardcover." It looks like one of those horrendous Overlook slipcases (does this one glow-in-the-dark like some of the others from the Overlook?) houses these three treasures. A couple of easily obtainable (it seems) signatures and "special" dust jackets by the renown artist Glenn Chadbourne complete this atrocity. In my opinion, if you just have to have one, it shouldn't go for over $100.

Oh, and T-Dogz_AK47, I can sense your hand hovering over the anonymous negative rep button but recall the poster did ask my opinion which was then given honestly.

[carlosdetweiller]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

Yes. It was a fanzine that was published at irregular intervals for years. Besides the hardcover S/L's there were the regular softcover copies (perfect bound with full color covers) that were mailed to subscribers. Those are plentiful and should be easy to find relatively cheaply (i.e. $20 to $30 depending on condition). It is a nice item to have as it was the special Stephen King issue. There is a long nonfiction piece by King about writing The Shining, the short story "It Grows On You," and some Dark Tower related artwork by John Stewart. Plus lots of other non-King material. You should get one and read it. I don't think you would be sorry.

[at_one]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

Yes. It was a fanzine that was published at irregular intervals for years. Besides the hardcover S/L's there were the regular softcover copies (perfect bound with full color covers) that were mailed to subscribers. Those are plentiful and should be easy to find relatively cheaply (i.e. $20 to $30 depending on condition). It is a nice item to have as it was the special Stephen King issue. There is a long nonfiction piece by King about writing The Shining, the short story "It Grows On You," and some Dark Tower related artwork by John Stewart. Plus lots of other non-King material. You should get one and read it. I don't think you would be sorry.

Awesome, thanks!!!

[Br!an]

$100 seems right to me. I also agree that I wouldn't want it.

Rosannebarr priced this right at $100 too. (He owns it.)

[Beverly Marsh]

I have a confession to make. After all of the feedback, advice, information (much appreciated!) I bought it this morning. Sigh. I know most of you are shaking your heads in disbelief (especially Carlos after his previous post. Lol)but there was just something about it. I know I overpaid and that it will most likely never be an "investment" piece but I just couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of both Garris and Chadbourne and while their signatures are readily available, I wanted to support this effort. If CD does indeed do a special edition I will probably end up with that too.
Please don't banish me, I just joined! :)
P.S. I checked for the Whispers issue on EBay and didn't find anything. Could be I looked for the wrong thing. Haven't checked anywhere else yet. I would still like to get the full story. If anyone happens to see it sometime please let me know. If you're not too mad at me that is ;)

[Dan]

I have a confession to make. After all of the feedback, advice, information (much appreciated!) I bought it this morning. Sigh. I know most of you are shaking your heads in disbelief (especially Carlos after his previous post. Lol)but there was just something about it. I know I overpaid and that it will most likely never be an "investment" piece but I just couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of both Garris and Chadbourne and while their signatures are readily available, I wanted to support this effort. If CD does indeed do a special edition I will probably end up with that too.
Please don't banish me, I just joined! :)
P.S. I checked for the Whispers issue on EBay and didn't find anything. Could be I looked for the wrong thing. Haven't checked anywhere else yet. I would still like to get the full story. If anyone happens to see it sometime please let me know. If you're not too mad at me that is ;)

The great thing about collecting is that you make it your own. Collect what you want. Congrats!

[biomieg]

Here's one. It's located in the UK though and it is overpriced IMHO (although Hyraxia is one of my go-to booksellers).

http://books.hyraxia.com/4556-stephen-king-whispers-vol-5-number-1-2-whole-number-17-18-august-1982-stuart-david-schiff-1982-us-first-edition

It should not be too hard to find. I do think Bob's estimate of $20-30 is rather low. Expect to pay $50 for a nice copy. Good luck!

[dnemec]

I have a confession to make. After all of the feedback, advice, information (much appreciated!) I bought it this morning. Sigh. I know most of you are shaking your heads in disbelief (especially Carlos after his previous post. Lol)but there was just something about it. I know I overpaid and that it will most likely never be an "investment" piece but I just couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of both Garris and Chadbourne and while their signatures are readily available, I wanted to support this effort. If CD does indeed do a special edition I will probably end up with that too.
Please don't banish me, I just joined! :)
P.S. I checked for the Whispers issue on EBay and didn't find anything. Could be I looked for the wrong thing. Haven't checked anywhere else yet. I would still like to get the full story. If anyone happens to see it sometime please let me know. If you're not too mad at me that is ;)

The great thing about collecting is that you make it your own. Collect what you want. Congrats!

Was about to say the same thing. Collect what makes YOU happy!!

Incidentally, I like your avatar pic!

[Randall Flagg]

It takes a lot more than buying a book to get banished from here.
There wouldn't be anyone here if that was a crime.

[jonp]

I have a confession to make. After all of the feedback, advice, information (much appreciated!) I bought it this morning. Sigh. I know most of you are shaking your heads in disbelief (especially Carlos after his previous post. Lol)but there was just something about it. I know I overpaid and that it will most likely never be an "investment" piece but I just couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of both Garris and Chadbourne and while their signatures are readily available, I wanted to support this effort. If CD does indeed do a special edition I will probably end up with that too.
Please don't banish me, I just joined! :)
P.S. I checked for the Whispers issue on EBay and didn't find anything. Could be I looked for the wrong thing. Haven't checked anywhere else yet. I would still like to get the full story. If anyone happens to see it sometime please let me know. If you're not too mad at me that is ;)

Welcome to site Beverly. There is probably not one of us that hasn't overpaid for an item that we really want. I know I have overpaid on many occasions and by a lot more than $25. What's important is the joy of owning that book and adding to your collection.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Personally I wouldn't waste my time with it or buy one at any price. I can't see the attraction. It has a later printing The Shining, an easily available copy of Doctor Sleep, and a TV Guide that has been bound after the fact and made into a "hardcover." It looks like one of those horrendous Overlook slipcases (does this one glow-in-the-dark like some of the others from the Overlook?) houses these three treasures. A couple of easily obtainable (it seems) signatures and "special" dust jackets by the renown artist Glenn Chadbourne complete this atrocity. In my opinion, if you just have to have one, it shouldn't go for over $100.

Oh, and T-Dogz_AK47, I can sense your hand hovering over the anonymous negative rep button but recall the poster did ask my opinion which was then given honestly.

I don't do "anonymous" negative rep. If I have a problem with you or anyone else on these boards, I will be pretty vocal about it and will never shy away from being upfront in calling someone out.

There won't be any ambiguity, you will know if you receive negative rep from me. I always put my motherfucking name to it!!!

[zelig]

Welcome to the site Beverly. And as the others say buy what inspires you.

In terms of this item from OC, I agree with Bob on all his points.

[CurtSeattle]

Now this is what a signed set of Before the Play, The Shining & Doctor Sleep... Should look like.


Boom! Doesn't match any other numbers and soon might be out of my collection to someone else's but I try to barely keep up with the Super Collector. haha!

http://s14.postimg.org/qnvy6rh6p/IMG_20160213_090235402_resized_2.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/p8udi1g3h/full/)

[needfulthings]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/501/f9cDPS.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Yes, the Lettered...

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/whispers_2.jpg

[CurtSeattle]

Yes, the Lettered...

http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/whispers_2.jpg

I think the "I's" have it. ;)

[herbertwest]

It's not signed "steve" ...

[needfulthings]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...
Due to the fact that "Before the Play" was cut from the original printing of The Shining was because that the page count would have increased the price of the book. Then using your logic.
I guess we will have to dismiss this book for the same reason?
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/7056/9FwSnR.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

Doubleday fought hard against the idea of re-instating this material -- it took King years to get the book out, and even then they thought it wasn't going to sell many copies.

[needfulthings]

Doubleday fought hard against the idea of re-instating this material -- it took King years to get the book out, and even then they thought it wasn't going to sell many copies.
Is that why they published these...To make up there loss?:lol:
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/6913/YLHcQ1.jpg

[jhanic]

Since the original price of the s/l Stand was $350, I doubt that would have helped that much. :tongue:

John

[TCCBodhi]

I have a confession to make. After all of the feedback, advice, information (much appreciated!) I bought it this morning. Sigh. I know most of you are shaking your heads in disbelief (especially Carlos after his previous post. Lol)but there was just something about it. I know I overpaid and that it will most likely never be an "investment" piece but I just couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of both Garris and Chadbourne and while their signatures are readily available, I wanted to support this effort. If CD does indeed do a special edition I will probably end up with that too.
Please don't banish me, I just joined! :)
P.S. I checked for the Whispers issue on EBay and didn't find anything. Could be I looked for the wrong thing. Haven't checked anywhere else yet. I would still like to get the full story. If anyone happens to see it sometime please let me know. If you're not too mad at me that is ;)

Beverly Marsh (Lori), you are welcome to collect whatever catches your eye and desire, sometimes ther are things that you just have to have like a The Mist Snow Globe! ;) Stay active and chatting and you'll have the regulars helping you out. Everyone is going to have their favorite editions. MY favorite recommendation which is a balance of beauty and price is the Grant S/L of Desperation (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Desperation+-+S+L).

Do you have a "Collection" thread yet? We love seeing peoples collections and watching them grow over time!

[Bunyip]

I have a confession to make. After all of the feedback, advice, information (much appreciated!) I bought it this morning. Sigh. I know most of you are shaking your heads in disbelief (especially Carlos after his previous post. Lol)but there was just something about it. I know I overpaid and that it will most likely never be an "investment" piece but I just couldn't help myself. I'm a fan of both Garris and Chadbourne and while their signatures are readily available, I wanted to support this effort. If CD does indeed do a special edition I will probably end up with that too.
Please don't banish me, I just joined! :)
P.S. I checked for the Whispers issue on EBay and didn't find anything. Could be I looked for the wrong thing. Haven't checked anywhere else yet. I would still like to get the full story. If anyone happens to see it sometime please let me know. If you're not too mad at me that is ;)
Nothing wrong with that! Collecting for me, is about buying things that I want, that mean something to me. If that means 12 dead-zone paperbacks that were printed last year or an empty can of Coke, it doesn't matter. It's getting something that's precious to me. I like the look of it, and had also asked re value. I've still got a few other books I'm desperate for first. I've also already pre paid for the CD Shining Art Edition, so I'm hoping it might have a few extra snippets in it! Make sure you post some cool photos of it when it arrives. I suspect there's a few of us on here that are very interested in seeing it in more detail. Congrats.

[Bunyip]

I would not include whispers as part of the set... that be like including Insomnia as part off he DT set...

I think a strong argument could be made to include Whispers with "Before The Play." I think it is an excised part of the original manuscript. I really enjoyed finally being able to read it. It explained a lot that I had questions about, specifically the back story on Horace Derwent and the ghostly party-goers.

I think that Dave at the Overlook invested a lot in those TV Guides that contained the abridged version. Michael Autrey also bought hundreds of copies. They both thought that they would be desirable collectibles and sell for much more down the road. They really didn't and, I think, both are stuck with piles and piles of the things. The combo package that the Overlook is currently offering is, IMO, a creative attempt to get rid of the back stock.

In your opinion what do you think the Overlook set is actually worth? $300 seems pretty ambitious?

Personally I wouldn't waste my time with it or buy one at any price. I can't see the attraction. It has a later printing The Shining, an easily available copy of Doctor Sleep, and a TV Guide that has been bound after the fact and made into a "hardcover." It looks like one of those horrendous Overlook slipcases (does this one glow-in-the-dark like some of the others from the Overlook?) houses these three treasures. A couple of easily obtainable (it seems) signatures and "special" dust jackets by the renown artist Glenn Chadbourne complete this atrocity. In my opinion, if you just have to have one, it shouldn't go for over $100.

Oh, and T-Dogz_AK47, I can sense your hand hovering over the anonymous negative rep button but recall the poster did ask my opinion which was then given honestly.

Thanks mate! I'm always interested in what the true experts think. I've made so many bad decisions since I started collecting, could have saved myself a fortune had I found this site a few years ago. I'm also a shocking impulse buyer with zero discipline....

[webstar1000]

Anyone have a bunch of Dan Simmons readers they would sell cheap or give away? I can't find any round here at my used book stores and they are $20 plus 25% tax at the book store for a soft cover here! Thanks all:)

[at_one]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/501/f9cDPS.jpg

WANT.

[WeDealInLead]

Good luck. I asked a few times in this thread if anyone had one for sale.

edit: I just bought one. A little more than I had planned but the listing said it was in fine condition so what the heck.

[carlosdetweiller]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/501/f9cDPS.jpg

WANT.

A copy of the magazine? The original artwork? Both?

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/nort_zpsk1a8ujjz.jpg

[bdwyer19]

Who is the artist, Bob?

[Dan]

Anyone have a bunch of Dan Simmons readers they would sell cheap or give away? I can't find any round here at my used book stores and they are $20 plus 25% tax at the book store for a soft cover here! Thanks all:)

My local book store regularly has paperbacks at a few bucks apiece. Is this what you are wanting?

[webstar1000]

Anyone have a bunch of Dan Simmons readers they would sell cheap or give away? I can't find any round here at my used book stores and they are $20 plus 25% tax at the book store for a soft cover here! Thanks all:)

My local book store regularly has paperbacks at a few bucks apiece. Is this what you are wanting?

Yeah brother. Just don't eanna break the bank. Library doesn't have them either:(

[Dan]

Anyone have a bunch of Dan Simmons readers they would sell cheap or give away? I can't find any round here at my used book stores and they are $20 plus 25% tax at the book store for a soft cover here! Thanks all:)

My local book store regularly has paperbacks at a few bucks apiece. Is this what you are wanting?

Yeah brother. Just don't eanna break the bank. Library doesn't have them either:(

They sell them at half the price of list, so $4 or $5. I don't know what the current exchange rate is, but it's not great. Do you have a list of what you would want or not want?

[at_one]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/501/f9cDPS.jpg

WANT.

A copy of the magazine? The original artwork? Both?

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/nort_zpsk1a8ujjz.jpg

Whoa, that is pretty damn cool! But, just looking for the magazine...forgive my ignorance, but is that supposed to be Freddy Krueger?

[webstar1000]

Anyone have a bunch of Dan Simmons readers they would sell cheap or give away? I can't find any round here at my used book stores and they are $20 plus 25% tax at the book store for a soft cover here! Thanks all:)

My local book store regularly has paperbacks at a few bucks apiece. Is this what you are wanting?

Yeah brother. Just don't eanna break the bank. Library doesn't have them either:(

They sell them at half the price of list, so $4 or $5. I don't know what the current exchange rate is, but it's not great. Do you have a list of what you would want or not want?

I have only read the terror and the summer of night books. I thought maybe a member has a bunch of old paperbacks lying around they might wanna get rid of...

[mkberger]

Anyone have a bunch of Dan Simmons readers they would sell cheap or give away? I can't find any round here at my used book stores and they are $20 plus 25% tax at the book store for a soft cover here! Thanks all:)

My local book store regularly has paperbacks at a few bucks apiece. Is this what you are wanting?

Yeah brother. Just don't eanna break the bank. Library doesn't have them either:(

Plenty of Simmons. Let me know what you're looking for, and I'll see what I can fill from the boxes in the garage. If it's just readers, easy enough to do.

[Bev Vincent]

Who is the artist, Bob?

From The Road to the Dark Tower:

The cover illustration was “Nort the Weedeater” by John Stewart, and six other Gunslinger-inspired Stewart works appeared in a folio section of the magazine. [footnote]

[footnote] In his editorial, Stuart David Schiff is unsure what art will illustrate the magazine’s cover, as Stewart’s illustration, sent out for four-color separation, was lost somewhere in transit. As a backup, Donald M. Grant and Michael Whelan gave Schiff permission to use one of the Grant edition illustrations, but the Stewart pictures must have materialized at the last minute.

[dnemec]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/501/f9cDPS.jpg

WANT.

A copy of the magazine? The original artwork? Both?

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/nort_zpsk1a8ujjz.jpg

Of course Bob has it!

[CurtSeattle]

Anyone have a bunch of Dan Simmons readers they would sell cheap or give away? I can't find any round here at my used book stores and they are $20 plus 25% tax at the book store for a soft cover here! Thanks all:)

My local book store regularly has paperbacks at a few bucks apiece. Is this what you are wanting?

Yeah brother. Just don't eanna break the bank. Library doesn't have them either:(

Here are 2 auctions with 7 for a good price if you don't have luck somewhere else.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-DAN-SIMMONS-SUMMER-NIGHT-CHILDREN-HYPERION-HARD-FREEZE-TERROR-OLYMPOS-pb-lot-/361399636506

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-DAN-SIMMONS-SUMMER-FALL-WINTER-GRAVITY-ENDYMION-LOVEDEATH-ABOMINABLE-pb-lot/291653666622?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D34862%26meid%3D5a82efc6fe644287a6bc97ff54d5 a6fb%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D3613 99636506

Hyperion series is awesome. I own 1st/1st of all of them and signed even I think. LOVE them.

Summer of Night is also a great book. Top notch and a good read for any Stephen King constant reader. (Hyperion is SciFi so maybe not every King reader's cup of proverbial tea.)

[Lurker]

If you're in the US I've got Hyperion and Return to Hyperion in a box to go to Half Price Books. And maybe Black Hills.

In fact I have quite a few paperback to get rid of - Maybe I'll just post them here to see if anyone wants them...but I'll put them in the other author's thread.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Wrong thread. This is "King Books/Items Wanted"

[webstar1000]

Wrong thread. This is "King Books/Items Wanted"

:emot-butt:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Please keep an eye out for IT S/L 337. If anyone here has it, please let me know. I have the art portfolio to go with it.

Mulleins

[Lookwhoitis]

Did anyone recieve Carrie Portfolio # 719?

[jsmcmullen92]

Please keep an eye out for IT S/L 337. If anyone here has it, please let me know. I have the art portfolio to go with it.

Mulleins

I have Portfolio #113 with a different number book but I cannot remember what number. I think it is in the 300s I'll check tonight.


Did anyone recieve Carrie Portfolio # 719?

Same answer different number. I know I have a low 700s portfolio for Carrie but not sure which one.

[Beverly Marsh]

I would like to say thank you to everyone for your replies on my (crazy)purchase. It was nice to hear that I'm not the only one who does stuff like this now and then too. I'm actually pretty excited to get it! I did send a little message with rep to everyone but in case I didn't do it right.....
I guess after all of this I now WANT the Whispers magazine SK issue! Bio shared a link but it's over $100 which seems a tad steep. I found a couple on Amazon for $80 but that seems steep too so if anyone sees one come up in the future please keep me in mind.

[Bunyip]

I would like to say thank you to everyone for your replies on my (crazy)purchase. It was nice to hear that I'm not the only one who does stuff like this now and then too. I'm actually pretty excited to get it! I did send a little message with rep to everyone but in case I didn't do it right.....
I guess after all of this I now WANT the Whispers magazine SK issue! Bio shared a link but it's over $100 which seems a tad steep. I found a couple on Amazon for $80 but that seems steep too so if anyone sees one come up in the future please keep me in mind.

Keep rocking Beverly! Make sure you post pics of your new arrival. I'm really keen to see it up close!

[Patrick]

I'm looking for CARRIE art portfolio #196.

I received #180 and would like to trade (at my expense).

[Jimimck]

Does anyone have Whispers #314?

[WeDealInLead]

All this talk about Before The Play has got me intrigued about picking up a copy of Whispers. I'm assuming there are versions other than the S/L available?

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/501/f9cDPS.jpg

WANT.

Here it is if you still want it: http://www.ziesings.com/pages/books/53155/stuart-david-schiff/whispers-volume-5-number-1-2-whole-number-17-18

[OneFathom]

This may be an odd request, but I recently came across a business card of Robert K. Wiener, VP of Donald M. Grant publishing. It was taped into a copy of The Waste Lands I purchased. Any chance someone here has a business card of Mr. Grant himself they'd be willing to part with? I thought it might be a nice memento to have for my minuscule collection.

[jsmcmullen92]

This may be an odd request, but I recently came across a business card of Robert K. Wiener, VP of Donald M. Grant publishing. It was taped into a copy of The Waste Lands I purchased. Any chance someone here has a business card of Mr. Grant himself they'd be willing to part with? I thought it might be a nice memento to have for my minuscule collection.

You might try emailing Robert directly. There may still be some there at the Grant HQ.

[OneFathom]

This may be an odd request, but I recently came across a business card of Robert K. Wiener, VP of Donald M. Grant publishing. It was taped into a copy of The Waste Lands I purchased. Any chance someone here has a business card of Mr. Grant himself they'd be willing to part with? I thought it might be a nice memento to have for my minuscule collection.

You might try emailing Robert directly. There may still be some there at the Grant HQ.

Will do! Thanks for the suggestion!

[Brian861]

Looking to trade the following duplicates for UK trades 1st/1st in F/F or NF condition. PM if you're game and we can sort out the deals there. Thanks!

The Drawing Of The Three Grant 1st/1st In Shrink
Wizard And Glass Grant 1st/1st In Shrink
The Dark Tower Grant Artist Ed In Shrink

[at_one]

Good luck. I asked a few times in this thread if anyone had one for sale.

edit: I just bought one. A little more than I had planned but the listing said it was in fine condition so what the heck.

How much did you end up spending?

[WeDealInLead]

It was $80. Last one on eBay went for around $55 and I based my judgement on that. That one was NF though and mine appears unread so maybe a spoke too early about paying too much. I think the price was just right.

[Beverly Marsh]

ISO-From a Buick 8 Gift Edition. David had one up but it's sold. If anyone has one available or knows of someone who does please keep me in mind. I noticed David's price so would like to pay something in that vicinity as I believe that's fair.
Thank you!

[at_one]

Kind of a shot in the dark here, but does anyone have a Collector's The Stand traycase they would like to sell? Really hate that I sold mine, my 1/1 looked so nice in there....and protected, too!!!

[bdwyer19]

Total longshot here... For the Simpson's Stephen King figure, does anyone have an extra book that he holds? The book never fit will in his hand, and came loose again. Either it was sucked up by the vacuum, or is mixed in with a few thousand of my kids legos.

[allasorte]

Total longshot here... For the Simpson's Stephen King figure, does anyone have an extra book that he holds? The book never fit will in his hand, and came loose again. Either it was sucked up by the vacuum, or is mixed in with a few thousand of my kids legos.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIMPSONS-25TH-5-INCH-SERIES-3-FIGURE-STEPHEN-KING-TOYS-GAMES-FIGURINES-NEW-/201461291233?hash=item2ee80758e1:g:BYIAAOSwu-BWOdd1
Cheaper then in America

[AstroDad]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIMPSONS-25TH-5-INCH-SERIES-3-FIGURE-STEPHEN-KING-TOYS-GAMES-FIGURINES-NEW-/201461291233?hash=item2ee80758e1:g:BYIAAOSwu-BWOdd1
Cheaper then in America

sweet! thanks for that

[Randall Flagg]

There you go

[bdwyer19]

Total longshot here... For the Simpson's Stephen King figure, does anyone have an extra book that he holds? The book never fit will in his hand, and came loose again. Either it was sucked up by the vacuum, or is mixed in with a few thousand of my kids legos.

Update: Book found inside a large Lego box!!

[jhanic]

Total longshot here... For the Simpson's Stephen King figure, does anyone have an extra book that he holds? The book never fit will in his hand, and came loose again. Either it was sucked up by the vacuum, or is mixed in with a few thousand of my kids legos.

Update: Book found inside a large Lego box!!

:thumbsup:

John

[Jimimck]

That would have pissed me off thinking I'd lost that book. Glad to hear you found it. Little piece of blutak will keep it in his hand...

[Brian861]

Not very happy with the condition of the first lot of UK 1st editions I received from across the pond. Pretty much all with the exception of one isn't anything like it was descripted. So, I'm inquiring to see if you guys know of a seller US or UK based that would be good to contact to get the books I'm waiting or that you've had success with in the past. Thanks!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Not very happy with the condition of the first lot of UK 1st editions I received from across the pond. Pretty much all with the exception of one isn't anything like it was descripted. So, I'm inquiring to see if you guys know of a seller US or UK based that would be good to contact to get the books I'm waiting or that you've had success with in the past. Thanks!

Yeah I feel ya. It's been quite the pain to get UK 1sts over here in one piece.

[peripheral]

Speaking of UK firsts, I'm after a UK 1st of The Dead Zone, if anyone has a lazy copy laying around they want to sell a desperate Aussie? Or anyone knows of a lead? There's one on Abe Books but it's in shabby condition.

[Brian861]

Not very happy with the condition of the first lot of UK 1st editions I received from across the pond. Pretty much all with the exception of one isn't anything like it was descripted. So, I'm inquiring to see if you guys know of a seller US or UK based that would be good to contact to get the books I'm waiting or that you've had success with in the past. Thanks!

Yeah I feel ya. It's been quite the pain to get UK 1sts over here in one piece.

Or where the text block doesn't look like it was read while changing motor oil or eating fried chicken.

[needfulthings]

Or where the text block doesn't look like it was read while changing motor oil or eating fried chicken.[/QUOTE]

:wtf:I think you mean Bangers & Mash & Fish & Chips?:lol:

[Cook]

Not very happy with the condition of the first lot of UK 1st editions I received from across the pond. Pretty much all with the exception of one isn't anything like it was descripted. So, I'm inquiring to see if you guys know of a seller US or UK based that would be good to contact to get the books I'm waiting or that you've had success with in the past. Thanks!

I still have a few for sale, what specifically are you looking for?

[Brian861]

Or where the text block doesn't look like it was read while changing motor oil or eating fried chicken.

:wtf:I think you mean Bangers & Mash & Fish & Chips?:lol:[/QUOTE]

:lol: Correct, Sir!

[Brian861]

Not very happy with the condition of the first lot of UK 1st editions I received from across the pond. Pretty much all with the exception of one isn't anything like it was descripted. So, I'm inquiring to see if you guys know of a seller US or UK based that would be good to contact to get the books I'm waiting or that you've had success with in the past. Thanks!

I still have a few for sale, what specifically are you looking for?

PM sent. Thanks!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Looking for UK 1st/1sts of WTTK, WTTK WH Smith, Just After Sunset, Black House (White DJ), Lisey's Story

[Fsmdr]

Looking for 11.22.63 US S/L in shrinkwraps. Thanks

[jreitan47]

This is a long shot, but does anyone have an extra Cycle of the Werewolf, Land of Enchantment dust jacket in F or NF condition? Mine is ratty with tears and a hole in one spot, the book is fine and bought at a great price, would love to replace that DJ however.

[Br!an]

This is a long shot, but does anyone have an extra Cycle of the Werewolf, Land of Enchantment dust jacket in F or NF condition? Mine is ratty with tears and a hole in one spot, the book is fine and bought at a great price, would love to replace that DJ however.

Now that is a long shot. So many of the dustjackets have issues, ie., speckling and fading. If it exists then someone here likely has it though. Good luck!

[Brian861]

Looking for US Revival 1st/1st Barnes & Noble Variant F/F. Thanks!

[Randall Flagg]

Looking for US Revival 1st/1st Barnes & Noble Variant F/F. Thanks!
How many do you want?

[Randall Flagg]

Looking for US Revival 1st/1st Barnes & Noble Variant F/F. Thanks!
How many do you want?
Scratch that. I have several regular ones, and only a couple B&N ones.

The King signed ones are $225 each.
The unsigned are $265 for regular, and $285 for the B&N.

[Lovejoygirl14]

who has the artwork portfolio for IT by CD?? I'm jealous of you :angry:

[Brian861]

Looking for US Revival 1st/1st Barnes & Noble Variant F/F. Thanks!
How many do you want?
Scratch that. I have several regular ones, and only a couple B&N ones.

The King signed ones are $225 each.
The unsigned are $265 for regular, and $285 for the B&N.

Um, maybe I'm missing something here but you want $285 for an unsigned B&N variant? :confused:

[stroppygoblin]

Looking for US Revival 1st/1st Barnes & Noble Variant F/F. Thanks!
How many do you want?
Scratch that. I have several regular ones, and only a couple B&N ones.

The King signed ones are $225 each.
The unsigned are $265 for regular, and $285 for the B&N.

Um, maybe I'm missing something here but you want $285 for an unsigned B&N variant? :confused:

Methinks Mr Flagg is being funny. There are a LOT of signed Revivals, so having an unsigned one is the rarity....

[Brian861]

I figured he was pulling my leg if not both :lol: Just too slow to get the joke. Kinda like what's going to happen with EOW I'm assuming.

[Beverly Marsh]

This is a long shot, but does anyone have an extra Cycle of the Werewolf, Land of Enchantment dust jacket in F or NF condition? Mine is ratty with tears and a hole in one spot, the book is fine and bought at a great price, would love to replace that DJ however.

I bought mine sans D/J so that WOULD be nice to find!

[Beverly Marsh]

ISO- DT VI Song of Susannah Grant AE. I know there are some signed trades floating around but I am looking for the original AE edition. I've seen some for about $200 which seems pricey, there's one on Ebay right now for a set with this and DT VII. Don't need VII so might see if they'll break it up if it doesn't sell. Wanted to check here first though!

[webstar1000]

ISO- DT VI Song of Susannah Grant AE. I know there are some signed trades floating around but I am looking for the original AE edition. I've seen some for about $200 which seems pricey, there's one on Ebay right now for a set with this and DT VII. Don't need VII so might see if they'll break it up if it doesn't sell. Wanted to check here first though!

I have one. Anyone out there care to venture a fair price for this new member? thanks!

[AKC]

ISO- DT VI Song of Susannah Grant AE. I know there are some signed trades floating around but I am looking for the original AE edition. I've seen some for about $200 which seems pricey, there's one on Ebay right now for a set with this and DT VII. Don't need VII so might see if they'll break it up if it doesn't sell. Wanted to check here first though!

I have one. Anyone out there care to venture a fair price for this new member? thanks!

Min $150....Max $170

[at_one]

This is a long shot, but does anyone have an extra Cycle of the Werewolf, Land of Enchantment dust jacket in F or NF condition? Mine is ratty with tears and a hole in one spot, the book is fine and bought at a great price, would love to replace that DJ however.

I bought mine sans D/J so that WOULD be nice to find!

There's a few dj's out there but they are $100-ish.

[stroppygoblin]

ISO- DT VI Song of Susannah Grant AE. I know there are some signed trades floating around but I am looking for the original AE edition. I've seen some for about $200 which seems pricey, there's one on Ebay right now for a set with this and DT VII. Don't need VII so might see if they'll break it up if it doesn't sell. Wanted to check here first though!

I have one. Anyone out there care to venture a fair price for this new member? thanks!

Min $150....Max $170

I'd call that fair. They were flat for a long while, but prices are starting to pick up for the AE's

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

ISO- DT VI Song of Susannah Grant AE. I know there are some signed trades floating around but I am looking for the original AE edition. I've seen some for about $200 which seems pricey, there's one on Ebay right now for a set with this and DT VII. Don't need VII so might see if they'll break it up if it doesn't sell. Wanted to check here first though!

Betts prices for shrinkwrapped copies is $100 to $125.