King Event Toronto, Canada 10/24/2013

[redsoxfan565]

The book signing is at the end of the event, so there is no point in getting there early.

[Stockerlone]

Seems very odd but according to Harbourfront Centre's webpage, the event is sold out but you can buy tickets right now....

I saw that. I suppose it's possible some GA seating opened up.

Funke Ticket still have 30-40 Tickets for HAMBURG
http://http://www.funke-ticket.de/top_menu/kuenstler.html?tx_goshop_pi1[act]=artist_single&tx_goshop_pi1[artist_name]=King%2C%20Stephen&tx_goshop_pi1[artist_id]=71665&tx_goshop_pi1[start]=0&cHash=3fd06a4d7ad7448b242c7cf36e0f1d5f

On the Harbour Front Page, they still have Tickets.
http://www.harbour-front.org/mitwirkende/stephen-king

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

So Hamburg is now in Canada?

[herbertwest]

I am also interested in this answer.
With some people we were discussing what time we should go to the Paris signing. Some people said midnight, some said the earliest metro possible (~6am)... for an event in november, starting at 1pm.
I dont know what to think : there will be foreign people, and I am sure that they would like to get a book signed after spending some bucks, so i would tend to say that they' ll go early... but i have no idea of what that means.

If it's strictly 2 hours = 120 people i guess, with an average of 1 person per minute.

In Savannah Georgia, everyone that wanted a book signed got one signed. In fact, less than 300 people wanted a book signed, and we were able to get multiple signatures, because there was still time left. We started lining up at 10 am and the people that arrived at the event at 3 pm still got their books signed.

Week-day, week-end...? During 2 hours as well?

[TwistedNadine]

Waiting patiently for TN response to see if I went over the line ........

What? Talk to the hand...

[TwistedNadine]

Reminder: Heres the info on where to meet.
Looking forward to this!

I "reserved" the Watermark Lounge for 4pm for 15-20 people. Its not really a reservation per se Just made sure they knew a larger group would be there and that they were prepared to handle the drink orders lol.

I decided 4pm would be better than 5. In fact I thought an after event meeting would be better but the lounge and restaurant close at 10pm. The event is at 8pm so no way did that work. The lounge has a short menu but does include steak, pizza, burgers and chicken as well as a few appetizers.

So official Meet Drink Eat and Be Merry:

4pm Watermark Lounge Oct 24
Radisson Hotel Admiral Toronto-Harbourfront
249 Queens Quay West
(416) 203-3333

Looking forward to hanging out with you all.

[dnemec]

We are flying out tomorrow morning, and I'll have minimal internet access up there. But we will see you all at the Lounge on Thursday!

[Roseannebarr]

I am also interested in this answer.
With some people we were discussing what time we should go to the Paris signing. Some people said midnight, some said the earliest metro possible (~6am)... for an event in november, starting at 1pm.
I dont know what to think : there will be foreign people, and I am sure that they would like to get a book signed after spending some bucks, so i would tend to say that they' ll go early... but i have no idea of what that means.

If it's strictly 2 hours = 120 people i guess, with an average of 1 person per minute.

In Savannah Georgia, everyone that wanted a book signed got one signed. In fact, less than 300 people wanted a book signed, and we were able to get multiple signatures, because there was still time left. We started lining up at 10 am and the people that arrived at the event at 3 pm still got their books signed.

Week-day, week-end...? During 2 hours as well?

It was on a saturday or sunday. took two hours total. I sat there and waited because my last number was 388! out of 400 books. i ended up with eight books signed.

[k9 mommy]

Or is it more, "Yo, ma ... nice lid. How about another swig, ay?" (the 'ay' being because they're in Canada, lf course).

Hey! what are you talking about?
No ay...hey.
And I'm not sure where you got your swig from!
Will you be in to for King ? hey...

[Highbury]

Bundle up my american friends eh, there be a right fierce gale comin' in from da north. It'll be colder than a witch's beavertail out dare eh.

[wizardsrainbow]

I have been debating and debating what books to get signed (for those who do not know, I am a HUGE Dark Tower fan and there is not much left for me to get signed).

At the current moment (subject to change...likely...LOL), as I have 2 tickets, here are the 2 books I am getting signed (and rationale) along with top contenders/runner-ups:

Getting signed:
1) Viking Gunslinger Proof....rare to begin with and as far as I know, none out there are signed....fits with my Dark Tower love and fact that I have Orange Gunslinger Plume Proof signed as well as DT V, VI, VII UK Proofs signed as well.

2) UK 1st Dead Zone.....this choice came to me today as I was going through my collection as I have UK 1sts of Carrie, Salem's Lot, Shining, Night Shift and Stand all signed...Dead Zone next in line and my copy is almost perfect (book + DJ).

Runners-up:
3) Startling Mysteries - The Glass Floor
4) Startling Mysteries - Reaper's Image
5) Gunslinger Plume - Variant Cover (some call it a proof)
6) Wizard & Glass Grant Proof WITH Dave McKean Remarque
7) Waste Lands 1st trade WITH Ned Dameron Remarque.

[EXPLORER]

We arrive at airport around noon tomorrow... Likely will be available to meet someplace tomorrow eve if not stalking the nightmare.
Should be able to get online where we are staying (condo on Spadina & Front) email or pm for phone # if want to try to connect.

Being from Florida where it is so often too darn hot, we are ready for some chillin.

[Randall Flagg]

FYI, I would be very surprised if King shows up Wednesday. He's probably a bit disappointed the event is scheduled Thursday. Had he only known in advance, he would have chosen Friday.

[EXPLORER]

I have been debating and debating what books to get signed (for those who do not know, I am a HUGE Dark Tower fan and there is not much left for me to get signed).

At the current moment (subject to change...likely...LOL), as I have 2 tickets, here are the 2 books I am getting signed (and rationale) along with top contenders/runner-ups:

Getting signed:
1) Viking Gunslinger Proof....rare to begin with and as far as I know, none out there are signed....fits with my Dark Tower love and fact that I have Orange Gunslinger Plume Proof signed as well as DT V, VI, VII UK Proofs signed as well.

2) UK 1st Dead Zone.....this choice came to me today as I was going through my collection as I have UK 1sts of Carrie, Salem's Lot, Shining, Night Shift and Stand all signed...Dead Zone next in line and my copy is almost perfect (book + DJ).

Runners-up:
3) Startling Mysteries - The Glass Floor
4) Startling Mysteries - Reaper's Image
5) Gunslinger Plume - Variant Cover (some call it a proof)
6) Wizard & Glass Grant Proof WITH Dave McKean Remarque
7) Waste Lands 1st trade WITH Ned Dameron Remarque.

I understand what you are going through. Also two tickets (so far) and two items can be difficult to isolate.
I tend to pick smaller items when traveling a ways for signings.

My #1 item is an unique item perhaps 1 of a kind in a collectors hand from 50 years ago (Sept . 6th 1963)

Choosing #2 is more challenging and has me trying to figure out where I stored some things.
I know I have them, I just can't find them...... Almost called David to see if could make a last minute purchase.
However... There are numerous items on the table at the moment.
Proofs of TWTTK or 11/22/63 (already have a number of signed proofs.),
Startling Mysteries - Reaper's Image
Roadwork
Rage (might be bad timing?)
The Monkey or The Raft.
Blaze

and maybe moving toward top 1st edition Gunslinger.

[biomieg]

This reminds me once again - you really need to start a collection thread!!

[RandyinAK]

I"m packed and getting ready to head to the airport right now, flying all night, getting into Toronto Wed morn at 10:30am. PM me if anyone is in town early enough and wants to have lunch or drinks on Wed night, otherwise I'll see everyone Thurs night.

[WeDealInLead]

I wouldn't bring Rage three days after a school shooting.

Does an extra ticket guarantee an extra signature or do you need to bring someone?

[EXPLORER]

I wouldn't bring Rage three days after a school shooting. I AGREE

Does an extra ticket guarantee an extra signature or do you need to bring someone?

Would be nice to think so , however have not broke down and secured any extra tickets yet.

[WeDealInLead]

It's a risky move. I'm paying for a friend already. He'll get to see King for free, and all he has to do is get my book signed. Not a bad deal for him.

[Randall Flagg]

You're all screwed.
SK is going to be in such a rush to leave (Red Sox World Series),,,Sox suck Go Yankees...

[RandyinAK]

I left my yankees hat and jacket at home. Didn't want to give him any reasons not to sign!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

I left my yankees hat and jacket at home. Didn't want to give him any reasons not to sign!!!!

He will sniff you out. Yankee fans have a particular "aroma" (winners) that Red Sux can not achieve.

[Merlin1958]

You're all screwed.
SK is going to be in such a rush to leave (Red Sox World Series),,,Sox suck Go Yankees...

I left my yankees hat and jacket at home. Didn't want to give him any reasons not to sign!!!!

I left my yankees hat and jacket at home. Didn't want to give him any reasons not to sign!!!!

He will sniff you out. Yankee fans have a particular "aroma" (winners) that Red Sux can not achieve.

For once, I could not agree with "Merlin1958" more!!! He is a wise and devilishly handsome man!!! The ladies just love him!!

Spoiler:

Or, am I agreeing with myself? You be the judge!! LOL LOL

[tippy4]

Nice and brisk here today!

39•F with a 60% chance of rain.

[The Library Policeman]

Have lots of fun, folks!