I kinda share the same point of view than Ben and Brian.
I kinda share the same point of view than Ben and Brian.
Wanted list:
Ubris
DR's raw materials, rather than ordinary pieces of canvas or paper, are pre-existing works whose physical form differentiates them from other instances of the same intellectual content before DR ever gets involved - first editions are considered the cream of the crop among otherwise ordinary trade publications (I don't collect first editions - perhaps you also do not - but I understand their significance and value to collectors).
While DR is free to use non-first editions - and it is true that you can rebind anything - when producing a small, one-time batch of rebound books to the highest level possible, in what is in part a labor of love toward the novels themselves, doesn't it make sense to begin the process by reaching for the very top shelf? To do otherwise would seem to undercut Paul's mission (I can't see the person who wrote the content at http://dragonrebound.com/about/ settling for second best on any part of this).
It seems I'm miles above the surface of the Earth
I can see across the whole of London and beyond
Ben, are you the one (as I think I recall) with a single copy of Second Coming with the black and white photos? (That's the book I fantasize about having in a mind-blowing custom binding).
It seems I'm miles above the surface of the Earth
I can see across the whole of London and beyond
That is correct. It's a prototype with basic black leather casing, foil stamped title and plain cloth slip case. The original plan was a bit more elaborate as I toyed with the idea of embossing the Sarlinov (vampire's original name) coat of arms (rampant wolf) on a coffin shaped traycase made of banded oak and foil stamping it on the cover of the book as well. In the end I decided an understated and spare look flowed better with the images used. That, and the fact that I'm not all that creative!
Hard to believe it's been 15 years...
FYI for those entered the Stand lottery the website was updated with this:
5/16/21: A message for those who entered the lottery: When we get to the point of emailing the winners, we will post that we have here. For now, there is no need to check email/spam because we have not notified anyone yet. It may be up to a week before we notify the winners because we have a very busy week. We will get to this ASAP. Thank you for your patience.
ISO DT I-IV #101, rage,Suntup Press Horns, Rosemary's Baby and The Road w/designation #239
Anyone here get lucky and hit the lottery?
WANTED:
Any DT S/L’s #181
Are there materials used in The Stand rebound that are incredibly expensive? Of course the expertise needed to hand craft something like this is out of this world, is that where the majority of this cost is justified?
Other DRs stand out to me for their super creative designs. This one, not as much, but man I'd really love to see one in person. I really like the elegant clamshell case
This binding design is more elegant and refined than the other rebinds in my opinion, which is the style of the binder who created it. The materials make up part of the cost of course, but the labor hours play a big part. It takes a tremendous amount of time to craft each book. The skills of the binder also come into play. When you have spent a good part of your life refining and perfecting a certain skill, there is a value attached to the application of that skill. I think you must have developed an appreciation for this style of binding and what is involved in creating it, in order to see the beauty in it. But of course, as with any artistic output, it is all very subjective.
It is gorgeous!!
Any updates on Christine?
Sounds good. Thank you....
I’m so excited for this one
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Insomnia #459
ANY S/L #459
Even though I am not in DR, I am extremely excited to see how Christine turns out. I know Paul will do justice to the first King book I ever read. Congrats to those who are
getting them.
My Collection
https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ction-MikeDuke
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I live vicariously through you guys when it comes to Dragon Rebound. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Does anyone know when Christine might be out? I can't remember the release date but I thought it was sometime in July....
I'd been buying Suntup books for almost two years before I learned of the Dragon Rebound editions. Probably a very good thing as they are absolutely gorgeous, but out of my price range! But as a King fan I can still drool over them, especially The Stand, which has always been my favorite SK book.
I just recently learned about the IT paperweights. I was wondering if those ever come up for sale and what they go for? I can dream, right?
Thanks!
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.
Received Christine shipping notice today..........
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
Me too - what a pleasant surprise
Wanted:
Gunslinger s/l #344
Drawing of The Three s/l #344
“A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.” Wayne Gretzky
Can't wait to see pics of this since this was the first book I read in elementary school and got me hooked on King.
My Collection
https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ction-MikeDuke
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https://www.flickr.com/people/190710085@N03/