2016 Haven Fundraiser Auction #28-King SIGNED Desperation W/Orig Maitz. Art

[Randall Flagg]

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For your consideration is a two page original piece of art signed by renowned artist Don Maitz. This piece was drawn in a Gift Edition of Stephen King's "Desperation".
Don Maitz sent the book to Stephen King, and yes!....Stephen King signed the book!

[Beverly Marsh]

Simply put, that remarque is amazing. I know this will get well over my pay grade but I hope someone here wins! Good luck bidders.

[Randall Flagg]

Simply put, that remarque is amazing. I know this will get well over my pay grade but I hope someone here wins! Good luck bidders.

Oh....and Stephen King signed it...

[Beverly Marsh]

Simply put, that remarque is amazing. I know this will get well over my pay grade but I hope someone here wins! Good luck bidders.

Oh....and Stephen King signed it...

Oh yeah, that too.
It's an awesome item and will do great!

[Randall Flagg]

Just for more info, last year Maitz did three of these books; each with different art, and King signed all three.
This year, there is only one. I know $699 is a steep opening, but last year all three sold for over $800.
Last year King signed in blue ink, this is signed in black ink.

[Brian861]

The best this year IMO. That's going to be the P&J of someone's collection. Man, I should really wait before I bid on other stuff to see what's coming next. But then again, I want them all so I reckon that point is moot

[carlosdetweiller]

I got it started.

[bdwyer19]

Love that artwork... and the signatures, of course!!

[Randall Flagg]

I got it started.

Knowing you, if you desire it, you'll win.
This isn't an auction that will "be pulled".

[T-Dogz_AK47]

An absolutely stunning item! Top Drawer!!!

[Merlin1958]

Wow!!! That's a particularly remarkable remarque!!!

[Aronstg]

A wonderful piece. Don easily does some of the best remarques. Good luck everyone.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Black ink! I'm in!

[peripheral]

Incredible Remarque, and a signed Gift edition! very nice indeed.

[Merlin1958]

God, approves of this auction.............................

[becca69]

Too bad I'm tapped out! Go for it Bob!

[AKC]

Note to whoever wins it, sure hope you don't plan on reselling it based on what is going on over in the Classifieds Thread....

Unbelievable.

Anyway, nice piece Flaaaaaaagg.

[Don Maitz]

It is a scary thing to get a book, a really nice book, and decide to "add something" in the hopes it might increase the value. A signature is a safe venture but still even that comes with a little trepidation, where should I put it, what pen should I use. The process of adding a remarque is much more challenging and riddled with the worry of what if I f--- it up. If something goes wrong then this book that so many people worked together to produce, becomes a worthless stack of paper because I had the temerity to improve upon it. A pencil drawing can get smudged, if too soft a pencil is used. The paper gets dented or worse, torn if too hard a pencil is used. Ink is irrevocable if it goes wrong and very hard to fix a mistake. The watercolor i use has to go on dry or the paper buckles or bleeds through the other side. HA! and you all thought King's writing is scary.

[Kingfan24]

Note to whoever wins it, sure hope you don't plan on reselling it based on what is going on over in the Classifieds Thread....

Unbelievable.

Anyway, nice piece Flaaaaaaagg.

Really? I'm pretty sure nearly every member supported his actions.

Edit: it sounds like you are bashing Brian but may be supporting him? May want to revise if you are supporting Brian. Doesn't read well if that's your intent.

[Brian861]

Note to whoever wins it, sure hope you don't plan on reselling it based on what is going on over in the Classifieds Thread....

Unbelievable.

Anyway, nice piece Flaaaaaaagg.

[webstar1000]

Note to whoever wins it, sure hope you don't plan on reselling it based on what is going on over in the Classifieds Thread....

Unbelievable.

Anyway, nice piece Flaaaaaaagg.

Really? I'm pretty sure nearly every member supported his actions.

I am pretty sure Nick... he is supporting what everyone was saying is how I take it. I think he was being a bit sarcastic brother...

[AKC]

Note to whoever wins it, sure hope you don't plan on reselling it based on what is going on over in the Classifieds Thread....

Unbelievable.

Anyway, nice piece Flaaaaaaagg.

Really? I'm pretty sure nearly every member supported his actions.

As do I.

Perhaps you mis-interpreted my post....

[Brian861]

It is a scary thing to get a book, a really nice book, and decide to "add something" in the hopes it might increase the value. A signature is a safe venture but still even that comes with a little trepidation, where should I put it, what pen should I use. The process of adding a remarque is much more challenging and riddled with the worry of what if I f--- it up. If something goes wrong then this book that so many people worked together to produce, becomes a worthless stack of paper because I had the temerity to improve upon it. A pencil drawing can get smudged, if too soft a pencil is used. The paper gets dented or worse, torn if too hard a pencil is used. Ink is irrevocable if it goes wrong and very hard to fix a mistake. The watercolor i use has to go on dry or the paper buckles or bleeds through the other side. HA! and you all thought King's writing is scary.

You did an awesome job, Mr. Maitz. An absolutely wonderful gift to the HF and to the collector who scores it at end of auction. Best Remarque I've personally seen to date IMO.

[jhanic]

Agreed! A wonderful job.

John

[EXPLORER]

It is a scary thing to get a book, a really nice book, and decide to "add something" in the hopes it might increase the value. A signature is a safe venture but still even that comes with a little trepidation, where should I put it, what pen should I use. The process of adding a remarque is much more challenging and riddled with the worry of what if I f--- it up. If something goes wrong then this book that so many people worked together to produce, becomes a worthless stack of paper because I had the temerity to improve upon it. A pencil drawing can get smudged, if too soft a pencil is used. The paper gets dented or worse, torn if too hard a pencil is used. Ink is irrevocable if it goes wrong and very hard to fix a mistake. The watercolor i use has to go on dry or the paper buckles or bleeds through the other side. HA! and you all thought King's writing is scary.

DON,
I believe we seldom think of the trepidation an artist can feel when adding his personal touch to a special copy of a book. You have shown us the ability to provide such fabulous artwork and I regret that we likely take too for granted the concerns you as an artist are confronted with while adding your creative touch to a project like this. I thank you again for your efforts artistically and the relationship you have developed to have Mr, King sign the items you provide for the benefit of The Haven Foundation.