Evidently King is writing a novel titled "Joyland" that is about an amusement-park serial killer.
No word yet if a specialty press and/or signed limited is in the works.
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Evidently King is writing a novel titled "Joyland" that is about an amusement-park serial killer.
No word yet if a specialty press and/or signed limited is in the works.
The first question that comes to mind is whether or not this is a serial killer in one specific amusement park (which is my guess) or a serial killer that hunts only in amusement parks.
I'd guess the first option of a "resident" serial killer in an ammusement park.
Edit:
are there going to be Signed Limited editions, and if so who is doing it, and how do I get to the front of the queue?
I wonder if the killer uses the rides as the weapon? Ever seen the movie Mr. Bean? That virtual coaster shook Bean up pretty bad....haha.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzOSeWOKQjs
Brilliant film!
Funland by Richard Laymon had a similar concept so I am curious to see how SK approcahes the story.
The premise doesn't inspire me or anything....but I wouldn't be worried about SK finding a unique take on the subject matter.
'The Shining' wasn't the first haunted house story, after all...haha...
I enjoyed The Plant and wished he finished it. I think he could probably tackle any similar story with his slant on it. He most likely has drawers full of abandoned projects and stories that were too similar to something else. We're lucky to get as much as we do from SK.
Reminds me of King's short story fragment Skybar.
I was thinking about this the other day ... Back in the day, the first editions came out and then SOMETIMES, years later, a special edition/signed limited came out. Now, it seems that every book is released as a signed limited.
:(
Most of SK's limiteds came out along with the 1st's starting with Firestarter. I think The Stand was the first special S/L that came out years after the 1st but it was based on the longer version. So, maybe the Illustrated 'Salem's Lot Edition or the Easton Dead Zone.
When in doubt, check the Catalog:
1980 Firestarter 26+725= 751
1981 Cujo 750 + 26 = 776
1981 Danse Macabre 15+250= 265
1982 Dark Tower I Gunslinger 500 + 35 + 87 (publisher/presentation/author/artist)= 622
1982-85 The Plant 26 + 200 x 3 years = 678 (NOT including proof copies)
1982 Fear Itself 225
1982 Dark Tower I Gunslinger audio book 800
1982 Whispers - 26+350=376
1983 Christine 26 + 1,000 = 1,026
1983 Frankenstein 500 + 26 = 526
1984 Eyes Of the Dragon 52+250+1,000=1,302. (SKC states an AE as indeterminate but <10) =1,303-1,312
1984 The Talisman 1200+70 AE's=1,270 (SKC lists the following: 30 AC's, lettered-indeterminate, 70 AE's, 5 designer, 1,200 #'d)
1985 Cycle of the Werewolf -350 (20 publishers copies)+(8 presentation copies)= 378
1985 Cycle of the Werewolf portfolio 350
1985 Skeleton Crew 70+1,000+ 1 (skin cover)=1,071(SKC lists 17 PC's, 52 lettered, 1,000 #'d, 1 skin=1,070)
1987 Dark Tower II 850+ 35 = 885
1987 Dark Tower II Audio book 800
1987 The Ideal, Genuine Man-500
I wonder if King is getting fed up with the signed editions. He doesn't appear to enjoy that aspect of the process or the book signings. And with the recent screw ups from S&S the whole process left as many people frustrated as grateful to get a signed copy. I'm guessing it is also a terrific headache for everyone. And the ebay reselling appears to be a touchy point with him and Ms Mod. I enjoy getting a signed book as much as anyone, but it sometimes seems like acquiring these books has become its own objective. I can't imagine that pleases SK too much. It's part of his new release routine, but I wouldn't be shocked if he stops doing it. He certainly doesn't need the extra money.
I would rather there were fewer of them but I hate the ones that are really expensive like $1000 or more because they'll only get more expensive after being released.
I don't really think he minds them as much as he lets us think. If he did I really doubt they'd happen.
yeah, I don't really think that'll happen unfortunately.
Well, if you have a signed copy of "The Shining", you can make your own S/L so to speak. I believe there are still a couple of these available!!!
http://www.thedarktower.org/?page=theshiningproject
Here is our mock-up of the cover for the catalog in case anyone missed it:
http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/s...and_mockup.jpg
The cover looks pretty good!
That's nice!
I am not keen of the type (is it the usual one for King in the USA? dont think so), and i doubt that they'll put THE GUNSLINGER but.. otherwise, it is a VERY GOOD cover!
I personnally would quite like see this artwork as the official cover :
http://www.leblogdebango.fr/wp-conte...illalba-04.jpg
That's nice!
I am not keen of the type (is it the usual one for King in the USA? dont think so), and i doubt that they'll put THE GUNSLINGER but.. otherwise, it is a VERY GOOD cover!
I personnally would quite like see this artwork as the official cover :
http://www.leblogdebango.fr/wp-conte...illalba-04.jpg
The first thing that came to mind was that this sounds like an episode of Scooby Doo. Crazy antics and hilarity ensue.
I hope to heaven that any signed limited edition is handled by an independent publisher who knows what they are doing and let the big publishers stick to the mass markets.
@ Patrick for the Scooby Doo idea: :rofl:
My first thought was that amusement parks need at least one clown. It'd be nice to see a cameo by a certain clown.
Joyland to be published under the Hard Case Crime imprint in June 2013:
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/ne...ase-crime.html
Quote:
A new novel by Stephen King, Joyland, is to be published by Titan Books imprint Hard Case Crime in June 2013.
The book will be released as a paperback first, with e-book to follow at a later date. King said: "I loved the paperbacks I grew up with as a kid, and for that reason, we're going to hold off on e-publishing this one for the time being. Joyland will be coming out in paperback, and folks who want to read it will have to buy the actual book."
The title, set in a small-town North Carolina amusement park in 1973, tells the story of the summer in which college student Devin Jones comes to work as a carny and confronts the legacy of a vicious murder, the fate of a dying child, and the ways both will change his life forever.
Hard Case Crime editor Charles Ardai bought world rights in the title, with King's novel The Colorado Kid previously released under the imprint. The deal does not affect King's relationship with his usual UK publisher, Hodder.
Ardai said: "Joyland is a breathtaking, beautiful, heartbreaking book. It's a whodunit, it's a carny novel, it's a story about growing up and growing old, and about those who don't get to do either because death comes for them before their time.
"Even the most hardboiled readers will find themselves moved. When I finished it, I sent a note saying: 'Goddamn it, Steve, you made me cry.'"
I wonder if there will be a S/L?
Well the last Hard Case Crime novel, the Colorado Kid had a set of S/L come out after teh original paperback release! Just thinking!!!!
What Bob says. I'm looking forward to it, it sounds like a GREAT story.