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