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Wanted
CD Carrie Portfolio 719
Dark Tower S/N LE's 171 or 203
ANY Stephen King S/N LE #171 or 719
A Storm of Swords #218 or 346
Ancillary Justice #455
American Gods (+ SC Reader copy) #624
Michael Whelan original art
DT VII: Michael Whelan Remarque
This is a spinoff from the massively successful Free Comic Book Day Promotion that has been going on for a number of years. The IBA recognized FCBD's success in marketing and copied their formula.
This promotional day is designed to get people into the stores thus increasing their business and making sure the Independent bookstore and Local Comic Book Shop (businesses that run on razor thin profit margins from operating a physical Brick & Mortar location instead of on the internet which is a cheaper business model) do not go the way of the dinosaur.
Folks who call up from out of state who try and buy up all of the "hot" collectibles in order to speculate and make a profit from hawking a "limited edition" item do not understand the spirit or meaning of the event.
The events are designed to GIVE BACK to the local Independent Bookstores and Comic Shops, not GIVE YOU the opportunity to make money by flipping a collectible (which lets face it is just a printed one sheet similar to the free promotional movie posters they give away at the theater). Thus the "limited Edition" forspecials they hand out are given away (or sold at a small price) only AT THE STORE starting ON MAY 2nd.
If you appreciate your local shop, give them a visit on May 2nd. You might have a good time, give some business to your local shop that they sorely need, and end up with a nifty item to boot!
and you help keep these types of businesses ALIVE.
Wanted
CD Carrie Portfolio 719
Dark Tower S/N LE's 171 or 203
ANY Stephen King S/N LE #171 or 719
A Storm of Swords #218 or 346
Ancillary Justice #455
American Gods (+ SC Reader copy) #624
Michael Whelan original art
DT VII: Michael Whelan Remarque
Although I personally love Free Comic Book Day and am sure I would enjoy heartily Independent Bookstore Day events as well, I will not be going on May 2nd.
Here is where I will be: (you gotta have your priorities in life)
http://lineup.nojazzfest.com/events/2015/05/02/
http://blackbirdmusicgroup.com/nevil...thers-concert/
Wanted
CD Carrie Portfolio 719
Dark Tower S/N LE's 171 or 203
ANY Stephen King S/N LE #171 or 719
A Storm of Swords #218 or 346
Ancillary Justice #455
American Gods (+ SC Reader copy) #624
Michael Whelan original art
DT VII: Michael Whelan Remarque
I'm fortunate that in this situation there are quite a few independent bookstores in my area. One of a few luxuries of living in Northern California.
There are >6 bookstores within 40 miles of me that have ordered the broadsides. Four stores are within a 10 mile circle.
As mentioned, I'll try to visit two or three of them, but I'll spend at least $50 per store in addition to the broadside. If I obtain an extra, the price will have to include the $50 I spent at the store.
Isn't Mr.Mercedes and Finders Keepers the first two books of a trilogy?
I think I remember reading it here on this site. I don't remember where I read it. I would appreciate it if someone would refresh my memory.
Yes, they are the first two in a trilogy. According to Ms Mod on the SKMB, King is in the process of writing the third volume, so far untitled.
John
That's correct, they are.
deadcentral.com >> Stephen King Shares a Few More Details on Finders Keepers and Honors the Victims of Mr. MercedesDear Constant Reader,
Mr. Mercedes is the first volume of a projected trilogy concerning Bill Hodges, his friends… and his enemies. The second volume, Finders Keepers, is finished (in first draft, at least) and will be published in the first half of 2015, perhaps followed by a book of new stories in the fall (or not). Anyway, these three novels seem to revolve around the City Center Massacre that opens Mr. Mercedes.
Wanted:
Michael Whelan & DT Original Art
can you say another POS S&S limited edition .... (
like the POS limited TGWLTG popup... now that S&S see's there's a demand for them, they'll probably jump the price up to a grand...
another S&S fiasco ... just more tender for the BBQ pit
<= not even calling our independent store to check on this... even if they had all 1500 copies and were giving it away, I wouldn't waste my time driving down there and parking (it'd be same Austin store that hosted the king signing some of you guys came to)
There's an indy story a few miles away from me...I might check in just to see if they have some copies, but I don't really care that much. If I got one, I'd either frame it in my office or maybe see if someone here wants it.
Just FYI, but this is a response I received on my inquiry to the, Montana store...
"Fact & Fiction ordered the Stephen King broadside as part of a promotion. As
with all of the books and merchandise we promote on our website, these are
subject to the publisher or supplier providing them. Publications are
cancelled, orders are cut, and customers are disappointed. This is the
information I recently received from the organizers of the promotion:
SHIPPING NEWS
Because of limited print runs on the Chris Ware print, the Allie Brosh
broadside, and the Stephen King broadside, orders have been adjusted downward.
If you placed orders for those items, you will receive at least 1 copy
We cannot fill any mail orders
EAT. SLEEP. READ Local
Barbara Theroux
Fact & Fiction "
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?????
So, it's in-store only. Sounds pretty consistent.
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CLUB STEPHEN KING (french website about STEPHEN KING, since 1992) : on : Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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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 makes sense.
If you are local and ordered multiple copies they adjusted your order to one.
If you are not local then they will not ship to you and canceled the order.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
I will swing by my local Indy while out comic hunting with the kids!
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.