Book Collection : jonp

[The Library Policeman]

Very cool, Jon. Those look great together.

[Theli]

Very nice! Congrats Jon!

[zelig]

Congrats Jon. I'm still missing one of the three. You've given me the motivation now to go and find it.

[webstar1000]

Today, I received a very nice fine copy of the last remaining US variant of EOTD I needed. Many thanks to Joe (Joe315) for offering it to me.

Stephen King - The Eyes Of The Dragon - US 1st/1st HB 'Haddon Craftsmen' Printing Variant.



All three variants together. I have been very lucky to find fine copies of all three variants of a notoriously difficult book to find with an undamaged dust jacket.

Congrats! Could you explain the differences my man? Hard to see in your pics....

[jonp]

Congrats! Could you explain the differences my man? Hard to see in your pics....

Thanks Kris, There were three different printers for the first US edition of EOTD. So the only difference in the whole book is on the copyright page (see photos below) where it lists the printers. Externally they are identical, apart from, it may be my imagination but the 'Haddon Craftmen's' variant (to the right) is slightly smaller than the two printed by Arcata Graphics.

[jonp]

Very cool, Jon. Those look great together.

Thanks Alan.

Very nice! Congrats Jon!

Thanks Dan.

Congrats Jon. I'm still missing one of the three. You've given me the motivation now to go and find it.

Thanks Paul. I hope you find your final variant soon. Which one do you need? God, aren't we sad with these variants!! LOL!

[frik]

Thank's, Jon. Never knew about the three variants.
The hunt's on again!

sk

[jonp]

Thank's, Jon. Never knew about the three variants.
The hunt's on again!

sk

It never ends Siep!

[zelig]

Jon, the one I'm missing is Arcata Fairfield, Pennsylvania.

[zelig]

Thank's, Jon. Never knew about the three variants.
The hunt's on again!

sk

FYI, although it isn't a thread that's commented on regularly, I did put together this list of variants and keep it updated. You can see the list in the first post: Stephen King Dust Jacket, Book, and Proof Variants

[webstar1000]

Incredible. They are in perfect shape too!!! I have been searching for a perfect one for awhile now!

[Merlin1958]

Very nice acquisition, Jon!!!

[Stockerlone]

Congrats, very VERY nice Jon !!!

[jonp]

Incredible. They are in perfect shape too!!! I have been searching for a perfect one for awhile now!

I hope you find a perfect copy soon Kris.

Very nice acquisition, Jon!!!

Thanks Bill.

Congrats, very VERY nice Jon !!!

Thanks Frank.

[jonp]

New Proof today in perfect condition! I wish they had used this cover for the trade 1st.

Stephen King - From A Buick 8 - UK Uncorrected Bound Proof

[biomieg]

Nice one! I didn't know you were looking for this one, I have a copy in similar condition for sale. Neverheless - congratulations. And I agree about the superior cover art.

[jonp]

Nice one! I didn't know you were looking for this one, I have a copy in similar condition for sale. Neverheless - congratulations. And I agree about the superior cover art.

Thanks Michael. I wish I had known, I would have preferred to buy it from you. Do you have any others for sale? I need most of the proofs.

[biomieg]

That's the only one I have left that doesn't really fit my collecting goals. But if you're ever looking for a second copy...

[jhanic]

Nice, Jon! I agree--the art used on the UK trade edition has to be the worst. I wonder why they didn't go with the art on the proof.

John

[jonp]

Nice, Jon! I agree--the art used on the UK trade edition has to be the worst. I wonder why they didn't go with the art on the proof.

John

Thanks John. Did they use this cover on any other edition like the trade paperback?

[zelig]

Congratulation Jon on the new proof. I know the general consensus is that the art used on the proof is preferred over the final cover, but I've always had a different opinion. I do agree that the proof version is nicer, but I actually like the final cover. Maybe something about the simplicity or starkness (if that's the right word) of it. That duotone sort of look. I may be very much in the minority of people who like that cover.

[zelig]

Nice, Jon! I agree--the art used on the UK trade edition has to be the worst. I wonder why they didn't go with the art on the proof.

John

Thanks John. Did they use this cover on any other edition like the trade paperback?

There was a proof DJ version with that art. I can't post a link right now as it keeps crashing on my iPhone but it's listed on the Variants thread.

[jonp]

Nice, Jon! I agree--the art used on the UK trade edition has to be the worst. I wonder why they didn't go with the art on the proof.

John

Thanks John. Did they use this cover on any other edition like the trade paperback?

There was a proof DJ version with that art. I can't post a link right now as it keeps crashing on my iPhone but it's listed on the Variants thread.

Thanks Paul. Yeah, I recall seeing that before. Looks very smart on the hardback. Think it's Bob's if I remember correctly.

[biomieg]

Bob has a copy of the book with that proof DJ and I know one UK-based collector who has one but I've never seen any other copies.

I just checked my paperbacks and there is a NEL paperback version with that cover art as well.

[jonp]

C

Bob has a copy of the book with that proof DJ and I know one UK-based collector who has one but I've never seen any other copies.

I just checked my paperbacks and there is a NEL paperback version with that cover art as well.

Thanks for checking Michael. I thought I recognised the artwork on another edition.