Good idea. It's an 8. So unless there was in fact a 1st with the 1983 jacket date, then I'm guessing the DJ was switched on this one.Originally Posted by Br!an
Good idea. It's an 8. So unless there was in fact a 1st with the 1983 jacket date, then I'm guessing the DJ was switched on this one.
The 1983 dust jacket was added to first editions first printings also--it's just the second state dust jacket. \Good idea. It's an 8. So unless there was in fact a 1st with the 1983 jacket date, then I'm guessing the DJ was switched on this one.
John
Ah, okay... then I guess technically there is a 1st edition with the 2nd state DJ. Thanks.The 1983 dust jacket was added to first editions first printings also--it's just the second state dust jacket. \Good idea. It's an 8. So unless there was in fact a 1st with the 1983 jacket date, then I'm guessing the DJ was switched on this one.
John
Was the winner announced for the Grand Prize?
yep see another thread
Rachel REadman won!
Anyone have better information on which of these is the actual first edition? Both have full number line. One is much heavier paper stock.
I actually see the answer as I type this out, but will leave up for comment. The smaller one with additional writing on front indicates it is a reprint of a previously collected publication. Presumably, the larger, heavier of the two.
Spoiler:The green-titled one came out first according to Locus. On the yellow-titled book's CP, it says simultaneously published as McSweeney's, Issue 10, Winter 2002.McSweeney’s Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales ed. Michael Chabon (Random House/Vintage 1-4000-3339-X, Apr 2003, $13.95, 478pp, tp, cover by H. J. Ward) Anthology of 20 stories in various genres, previously published in the magazine McSweeney’s Quarterly #10, available only to subscribers. Authors include Stephen King, Harlan Ellison, Michael Moorcock, and Neil Gaiman. Guest editor Chabon provides an introduction.
Green CP says first published in 2002. Yellow CP says First Vintage Books Edition, February 2003.
The Green one was the Quarterly magazine #10 that went out to subscribers in 2002.
I don't know how the Yellow Vintage book can be considered simultaneously published a few months later in 2003.
I believe it was, George Beahm, but it doesn't really matter, who said, "Every Collector set his/her own rules for their collection". I think that is a very good way of looking at things. Make your own "Rules" and follow them as you see fit, not how other collectors view them (In general that is).
In light of that statement, FOCUS, on what your particular collection is about, or defined by, or whatever. Don't lose sight of your personal goals.
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
It's funny, I was feeling the same thing this week. I found myself questioning how I could possibly feel that way. I don't know that it's a burn out, just more like feeling exasperated as to the upcoming anniversary editions and the cash investment they'd all require. But yeah, I definitely wouldn't consider selling as an option. My initial reaction was to make some sort of decision to take a "breather" for a while which would mean keeping my money in the bank and not spending it on new releases. Rather focus on maybe filling some holes in the current collection. Of course, missing out on these has a drawback, but at the same time, I might feel better that I'm not constantly running this collecting race to always have everything that comes out in every edition.I take breaks from collecting altogether from time to time.
Sometimes that has included taking a break from this website since you're all a bunch of enablers! However, those TDT breaks are usually forced by offline demands (work or kids).
Sometimes I take a break from King and go work on my collection of some other author that is far less expensive, like Gaiman, Palahniuk, Hill, etc.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
I have been feeling like this for a few months now and try to balance my collecting habits from a gotta have it mentality to what I would like in my collection.
Fortunately im not in the collectors bracket of needing every variant of book but then again I did walk into waterstones yesterday to see if any sl's had snuck under the radar for mr mercedes.
As I am feeling a little bemused with the sheer number of books coming out I am looking to sell the books I dont really need and build on the holy grails if I can.
In essense focus the collecting in a diff area other than the anniversary ones (which do look good by the way)
What condition would you say the book is if it looks unread but has a couple of corners or spine slightly bumped? Or if the book is fine but slipcase would have a dent or two? And how would it affect the value of the book, assuming it would be a signed or an out of print book?
1st Q: Near Fine / Near Fine (NF/NF) -- assumes book and dj have dents in same spots
2nd Q: Fine/Fine (F/F), slipcase has two dents
3rd Q: Probably 10% off the top.
I go through spells where I loose interest in collecting. As previously said get those books out..feel, touch, smell and read them,,,,,,,gets the juices flowing. I'm gaining new interest with the new king stuff coming. Limited funds also affects my collecting mood.
Brian.
Thanks1st Q: Near Fine / Near Fine (NF/NF) -- assumes book and dj have dents in same spots
2nd Q: Fine/Fine (F/F), slipcase has two dents
3rd Q: Probably 10% off the top.
I was where you were a couple of years ago, and my answer was remarques. I began to make contact with various artists, most of whom are really approachable, and I began to have artists who were associated with my limiteds to remarques for me. People like Vinny Chong, Glen Chadbourne, Alex McVey, Erin Wells, Jill Bauman and Don Maitz. I have had a lot of fun exchanging emails and getting to know the a little. Alex turned me on to a few of his short stories and Glen and Don made the remarque process very collaborative as they gave me the opportunity to help shape the direction of the labors. In the end I have a collection that is much more personal to me. The process has reinvigorated my desire to collect. Remarques are not for everyone, and I only have artists who worked on the book do the art (with one exception). That's one man's tale.
I go through spells where I loose interest in collecting. As previously said get those books out..feel, touch, smell and read them,,,,,,,gets the juices flowing. I'm gaining new interest with the new king stuff coming. Limited funds also affects my collecting mood.
Brian.
Hi
How much would be a good price for the US and/or UK S/L of Prime Evil?
Thanks
$250 max for the US S/L, less for a PC copy.
Betts sold one for $275, A-110. I paid $250 for mine two months ago and a member had a PC listed for $195.
Completed ebay auctions indicate a selling price ranging from $286-$500, with an average price of $377.
Betts recently sold one for $275.
I think you should be happy if you can get one for less than $300.
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
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WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
Betts sales of US Prime Evil:
$250 - 6 copies
$275 - 5 copies
$225 - PC copy
Thank you all.
Letters from Hell... these ever come up for sale? Are they all framed? How large is it?
HELP ME FIND
Insomnia #459
ANY S/L #459
Letters from hell - I haven't seen one priced reasonably in a long time. I got mine from someone off craigslist for 150. It was framed with museum glass and a really nice frame, but they don't come that way.
I would like to get one.... what prices do you see on them?
HELP ME FIND
Insomnia #459
ANY S/L #459
The catalog: Article / Discussion
I think they are going around $250. I'm sure others will chime in. Nick, has one possibly for sale. Collectible-Classifieds#post779057
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
18"x24" unframed.
Only 2 sold at Betts in the last 5 years... $300 and $345.I would like to get one.... what prices do you see on them?
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