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    Interesting thread.

    Moving away from Cujo...

    I remember having a conversation with Stu at Betts about the Grant Limited Ed of Prime Evil. He described that as 'undervalued' given the fact that it's absolutely gorgeous. Perhaps, I ventured, it's the fact that it's a book of short stories. Having said that, Quietly Now, Book of the Dead and I am Legend are books of short stories and can command similar prices to Prime Evil....despite the fact that the production values on PE were much higher.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Calla_Wolf View Post
    despite the fact that the production values on PE were much higher.
    I've always thought that PRIME EVIL was the most beautiful book Donald Grant ever produced. Others don't like it much, though, and I've never understood why.

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    I love the production craftsmanship on Prime Evil.
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    I'm in complete agreement on this. I recently sold a Prime Evil S/L that is on it's way to Japan to be displayed in a glass case. I told the lady that purchased it, in the world of collecting King this is called a sleeper but the value is really there, keep an eye on it.

    I feel the same about Night Visions 5 S/L. Three top selling authors in one great book but the value always seems to be held down for some reason.

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    I love it....but I think the complete black design throws some people off...silly, but I guess it's as good a reason as any. It's not super rare, with 1250 copies (US+UK), and it's not one of SK's books...but then soooo many good sigs.

    As for Night Visions V - it's "just" a normal hardcover in a traycase...so despite the small limitation, and the great author's represented, it just doesn't really hook anybody in, I guess...

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    Content aside, just about exterior aesthetics: I agree that the complete black design of PRIME EVIL doesn't particularly grab some people (I'm one of them, although I do own the book). Moreso now that there are other complete black presentations that look more impressive in comparison (Centipede's 'SALEM'S LOT comes immediately to mind).

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    I seem to remember that someone (I believe it was John) once said something about how few copies of the third state 'Salem's Lot seem to come up for sale. This is supposed to be the most common version of the first edition but almost every online listing is either a BCE, a later printing, or a second state first edition.

    Thoughts, anyone? And what about the value of this book? I'm not sure what it typically sells for but is this also a book that may be categorized as 'undervalued'? I know that the first and second states are the most collectible but I would love to add a nice third state, first edition to my collection. I've actually been meaning to do just that because a second state copy in the desired condition is expensive... but so far they seem harder to find than I expected.

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    Quote Originally Posted by biomieg View Post
    I seem to remember that someone (I believe it was John) once said something about how few copies of the third state 'Salem's Lot seem to come up for sale. This is supposed to be the most common version of the first edition but almost every online listing is either a BCE, a later printing, or a second state first edition.

    Thoughts, anyone? And what about the value of this book? I'm not sure what it typically sells for but is this also a book that may be categorized as 'undervalued'? I know that the first and second states are the most collectible but I would love to add a nice third state, first edition to my collection. I've actually been meaning to do just that because a second state copy in the desired condition is expensive... but so far they seem harder to find than I expected.
    Good point Bio! I too have been looking for a 3rd state. The Collector estimates value at 200-$350, I have been regularly searching for a month or so now and you're right all that seems to come up are the 1st/2nd states, Illus, 93 reprint and that damn omnibus!!

    I guess all those who have it are not parting with it!!!
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    I think a lot of the anthologies like Quietly Now, A Life In The Cinema, Borderlands 5 of cause Prime Evil are undervalued. And Die Augen des Drachen - Edition Phantasia Portfolio lim.100. Eyes of the Dragon German Portfolio lim. 100.

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    I Still love the Prime evil.. it is a superbly crafted book in a premium clam-shell case. it has a long list of signatories. and can often be had for a song.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stockerlone View Post
    I think a lot of the anthologies like Quietly Now, A Life In The Cinema, Borderlands 5 of cause Prime Evil are undervalued. And Die Augen des Drachen - Edition Phantasia Portfolio lim.100. Eyes of the Dragon German Portfolio lim. 100.
    Life in Cinema - which I don't have and don't want - is surprisingly cheap...it has Clive Barker's signature too, right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rahfa View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Stockerlone View Post
    I think a lot of the anthologies like Quietly Now, A Life In The Cinema, Borderlands 5 of cause Prime Evil are undervalued. And Die Augen des Drachen - Edition Phantasia Portfolio lim.100. Eyes of the Dragon German Portfolio lim. 100.
    Life in Cinema - which I don't have and don't want - is surprisingly cheap...it has Clive Barker's signature too, right?
    Yes it does. And it also comes with two small prints, one signed by Barker and one signed by Garris.


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    Quote Originally Posted by lophophoras View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Rahfa View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Stockerlone View Post
    I think a lot of the anthologies like Quietly Now, A Life In The Cinema, Borderlands 5 of cause Prime Evil are undervalued. And Die Augen des Drachen - Edition Phantasia Portfolio lim.100. Eyes of the Dragon German Portfolio lim. 100.
    Life in Cinema - which I don't have and don't want - is surprisingly cheap...it has Clive Barker's signature too, right?
    Yes it does. And it also comes with two small prints, one signed by Barker and one signed by Garris.
    I think that is on the two versions of the Lettered edition.
    Thanks to Mr. Rabbit Trick:
    Gauntlet did an Artist 'Lettered' Edition with 16 Lettered copies.




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    Also in the lettered ´A Life in the Cinema´ the signed CD

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    Yeah, Life In The Cinema rarely goes above $100. For a hardcover with a King signature?. I just won one.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fsmdr View Post
    Yeah, Life In The Cinema rarely goes above $100. For a hardcover with a King signature?. I just won one.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
    Excellent win. I want to say you picked it up under publish price.

    Wasn't publish price $125 on this one?

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    That's what I paid from the publisher last year.

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    Hi Guys,
    I found this thread interesting and thought I would add my own choice to it. Mark Ziesing's S/L Insomnia. With 1250 copies, it's only 250 more than the Limited's of Skeleton Crew and Christine and yet continuely sells for up to a third less. I was able able to get another copy here for a ridiculously great price.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

    I love the story (And It's Dark Tower related) and the the book is well made. I find the Traycase to be one of the best done in Color and Quality. Much better than both the SC and Christine. I think it definitely fits in the "Undervalued" category.
    I guess it all comes down to a simple choice for me. "Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying".

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    Well, I will have to agree there shibus at that price. It was exactly a year ago that I gave right around 300$ for it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by shibus View Post
    Hi Guys,
    I found this thread interesting and thought I would add my own choice to it. Mark Ziesing's S/L Insomnia. With 1250 copies, it's only 250 more than the Limited's of Skeleton Crew and Christine and yet continuely sells for up to a third less. I was able able to get another copy here for a ridiculously great price.


    I love the story (And It's Dark Tower related) and the the book is well made. I find the Traycase to be one of the best done in Color and Quality. Much better than both the SC and Christine. I think it definitely fits in the "Undervalued" category.
    I agree. And unless I have my facts wrong, it is the true first edition. One of the few limited editions to come out before the trade edition.

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    Perhaps the typos and the era (look it up, there was a recession ~1983, and ~1993-book released in 1994) contributed to the indifference.
    It is a beautifully produced S/L.

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    I agree with Randall. The typos are what keep it from being one of my more treasured possessions. I still have the errata sheet that came with it, too.

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    Insomnia remains my favorite of all the S/Ls so far, typos and all. It is beautifully produced, the traycase is stunning by itself and then you open it up and slide the book out. The limitation sheet is very artfully done as well. In fact, the only drawback to the book IS the fact the the text isn't the final text.

    Of course I haven't actually laid my own eyes on a copy of The Stand S/L yet.

    Either way, Insomnia S/L is certainly underpriced.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jhanic View Post
    I agree with Randall. The typos are what keep it from being one of my more treasured possessions. I still have the errata sheet that came with it, too.

    John
    An errata sheet came with Insomnia? Would you please PM me with a little more information? I purchased my copy from Stu years ago and didn't receive one with mine.
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