PS Publishing - Stephen King Anniversary Editions

[Randall Flagg]

Perhaps I'm missing it, but most newsletters have an option to view the email insert as a stand-alone web page (Hint to Pete).

[Brian James Freeman]

I really like Dave McKean's work. It's unique and unusual. I especially like Springheel Jack.

Yeah, I really like what I've seen of his artwork for NIGHT SHIFT. (And WIZARD & GLASS was the very first small press book I ever owed, so Dave has a special place in my collectors heart!)

[Brian James Freeman]

looked very good to me. Hope CD's edition is just as good!

Each publisher is taking a very different approach to the artwork, but I'm hoping that will make the collectors happy because it will mean two very unique looking editions!

Brian

[Theli]

I am very impressed by the art so far! Like Brian said it's nice to have quite different style for each edition, and both with quite renowned artists (for King collector and otherwise).

[RC65]

What do folks think of the Night Shift artwork they shared?

It's a bit avant garde for stories that for the most part originated from the men's sweat mags -- kind of a clash, a discordance beetween material and interpretation -- but, that said, I like it. Very interesting work, and it's hard to deny the appeal of the art itself, taken on its own. Plus, the art in CD's edition matches very well the men's mag vibe of the stories -- straightforward, brutal, literal -- so it's nice to have these competing approaches. To be honest, it probably sold the PS edition for me, since I wouldn't have otherwise thought I needed two modern-limited editions of the same book (not enough shelf space for that kind of luxury, unfortunately) if they'd both taken a literal aproach.

[Randall Flagg]

What do folks think of the Night Shift artwork they shared?

It's a bit avant garde for stories that for the most part originated from the men's sweat mags -- kind of a clash, a discordance beetween material and interpretation --

I disagree. The stories "originated" in Stephen King's mind. At the time he needed to publish them for money, the buyers were Men's Magazines.

[Beverly Marsh]

I too like the art and am excited about this as well as the CD edition! One of my favorite King books.

[Theli]

Pete I still haven't heard back about my order. I don't think you or Nicky are receiving my emails. I know everyone else I contact receives them fine. Please respond to my PM so we can get this resolved.

[frik]

From the latest PS newsletter:

Monday saw the arrival at PS Towers of the new uber-deluxe Stephen King lettered edition, SKELETON CREW . . . all 600+ pages of it. The book is sold out already, of course, to customers who took copies of earlier titles in the series. Estimated delivery time is end of October. Looks incredibly fine so hats off to the folks at Blissetts.

That's great news - especially to those who have been waiting for this edition!
But Pete: if the books are in-office as we speak, why the delay in shipping?
Or, were you referring to US customers who will have to wait a bit longer for their copy to arrive??
As I live in the Netherlands - and the book will be shipped, say, next week..??
Or am I being too optimistic here??

sk

[jonp]

From the latest PS newsletter:

Monday saw the arrival at PS Towers of the new uber-deluxe Stephen King lettered edition, SKELETON CREW . . . all 600+ pages of it. The book is sold out already, of course, to customers who took copies of earlier titles in the series. Estimated delivery time is end of October. Looks incredibly fine so hats off to the folks at Blissetts.

That's great news - especially to those who have been waiting for this edition!
But Pete: if the books are in-office as we speak, why the delay in shipping?
Or, were you referring to US customers who will have to wait a bit longer for their copy to arrive??
As I live in the Netherlands - and the book will be shipped, say, next week..??
Or am I being too optimist here??

sk

Siep, Maybe it's just the books and the traycases need to be made? Anyway, I can't wait!

[frik]

I guess that must be it, Jon!
Regardless, glad the long wait is almost over.

sk

[Beverly Marsh]

Some great sales in the newsletter today! Hodder Revival for almost half the issue price. They had 8, I clicked to buy one, said in stock, went to add to cart and they're gone! Too slow I guess but that was awfully damn fast. Other interesting things available. Or maybe not by now....


Pete, if you see this, any ETA on a Night Shift pre order?

[allasorte]

Some great sales in the newsletter today! Hodder Revival for almost half the issue price. They had 8, I clicked to buy one, said in stock, went to add to cart and they're gone! Too slow I guess but that was awfully damn fast. Other interesting things available. Or maybe not by now....


Pete, if you see this, any ETA on a Night Shift pre order?

I saw the news letter, clicked to see the price, was wowed by the great offer and that they were out of stock.

[peripheral]

Latest newsletter announces Tommyknockers and Needful Things are the next titles to get the special treatment by PS. Hell, if they can get King to sign Needful Things, I may stretch for the Lettered.

[Roseannebarr]

I know i should not speculate, but it looks like my lettered, signed collection is going to continue to grow. With signed copies of Carrie, Thinner in hand, Skeleton Crew to be shipping soon and a promise of Salem's Lot -- will these be next?

And we’re all signed up and contracted for the following:

• THE TOMMYKNOCKERS and NEEDFUL THINGS, both by Stephen King (no Introducer or Artist has so far been appointed for either title);

[webstar1000]

I know i should not speculate, but it looks like my lettered, signed collection is going to continue to grow. With signed copies of Carrie, Thinner in hand, Skeleton Crew to be shipping soon and a promise of Salem's Lot -- will these be next?

And we’re all signed up and contracted for the following:

• THE TOMMYKNOCKERS and NEEDFUL THINGS, both by Stephen King (no Introducer or Artist has so far been appointed for either title);

Has Salems been confirmed to be signed by King Glenn?

[webstar1000]

I would really like to see a nice proper S/L done of Needful Things.. not these books. Like a proper signed limited....

[Kingfan24]

Great more crappy editions of King books. Unreal.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I would really like to see a nice proper S/L done of Needful Things.. not these books. Like a proper signed limited....

A super deluxe S/L of Needful Things is my ultimate holy grail!

Closely followed by a super deluxe S/L of Different Seasons.

[webstar1000]

Great more crappy editions of King books. Unreal.

Cannot help but agree with you.... I am not a fan of any of these anniversary editions and have not bought one of them yet...

[Randall Flagg]

The Tommyknockers was pure garbage. King admitted he was so high/drunk when writing it that he has no recollection of it. That being said, at least with Tommyknockers and Needfulthings, there haven't been 1, 2 or 3 S/L's already done.
For now I am in wait and see mode.

[peripheral]

I'd be keen to know the process on how a publisher chooses which book to give the special treatment to, the process, rights, etc. I mean, Tommyknockers? Of all the ones you could do... Tommyknockers?!

[stroppygoblin]

I quite like TommyKnockers. The crazy gadgets run by batteries appealed to me although the ending was a little weak.

Now the movie, THAT was a pile of $hite.

[frik]

I would really like to see a nice proper S/L done of Needful Things.. not these books. Like a proper signed limited....

Well...Maybe there will be a lettered edition as well.
And going by the only lettered PS anniversary edition I have so far, Thinner, there won't be any complaints - certainly not by me.

sk

[Pieter]

I hope they will do an anniversary edition of The Green Mile one day. Or Different Seasons. Fantastic books!