Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[The Library Policeman]

I'm coming round to the idea that this project is Walkin' Dude related.

[barlow]

I think two volumes is fine if there is a justified reason for there to be two volumes. The idea of the original manuscript version as one volume and the published book as the second is really cool if there are substantial differences between the two, or making the books match the rest of a set (size constraints). The separate volumes of The Green Mile Limited, made sense. I love the it limited but the paper seems to not be as nice (thickness and texture) I know this was probably a choice made to keep the size of the book reasonable, I would have been fine with the two volumes for a book that massive.

Ken

[Ben Mears]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

[The Library Policeman]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll take your two volume set and double it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for each corresponding volume.

Loving that idea

[Randall Flagg]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

That is a brilliant concept.

[Jimimck]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

That is a brilliant concept.

Where do I order?

[The Library Policeman]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

That is a brilliant concept.

Where do I order?

No more this year!! Please.

[The Library Policeman]

What time will the announcement tomorrow be UK time. 4pm?

[Patrick]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I'll take your two volume set and double it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for each corresponding volume.

Loving that idea

That could be a beautiful thing.

[Randall Flagg]

What time will the announcement tomorrow be UK time. 4pm?

There are separate email blasts and announcements.
USA (East Coast) gets it an hour before Scotland, and two hours before England...

[The Library Policeman]

What time will the announcement tomorrow be UK time. 4pm?

There are separate email blasts and announcements.
USA (East Coast) gets it an hour before Scotland, and two hours before England...

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian given your comments in Joyland thread about other outlets having copies available following sold out notices is it worth me checking with http://www.pspublishing.co.uk at all tomorrow once you've managed to sell all your copies!

:-)

PS Publishing is getting as many of the trade edition as they want and 3 copies of the signed Limited Edition. I would guess it'll take them a few days to get the page for the trade edition listed and those Limited Editions will be sold privately to three of their very best collectors who are already bugging them.

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

If only you knew how similar that is to something I know someone once pitched...!

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

Hey, just a heads-up, the "guess the announcement" contest is over and I'll be emailing the winner tomorrow evening, assuming I can still type coherently at that point.

Brian

P.S. It's over because I shouldn't have invited more email today, ha!

[Randall Flagg]

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

If only you knew how similar that is to something I know someone once pitched...!

Brian

And the same concept with the first four Bachman books, but I have a feeling King has no desire to participate. "Rage" is a deal killer.

[The Library Policeman]

What time will the announcement tomorrow be UK time. 4pm?

Google is my friend!



So's the catalog.

[Ben Mears]

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

If only you knew how similar that is to something I know someone once pitched...!

Brian

Well, let's get a relief pitcher in there and try again!
If SK is willing to give the OK to limiteds of unproven titles (Joyland and Dr Sleep being two recent examples) then you'd think he'd be on board for a limited of a classic like Different Seasons. While we're at let's throw The Dead Zone (two volumes: published novel & original manuscript) in there as well!!

[barlow]

I'll see your two volume set and raise it to a four with a limited of Different Seasons using each of Kinuko Craft's "season" images as cover art for its corresponding novella and full wrap around art for the four volume slipcase!

If only you knew how similar that is to something I know someone once pitched...!

Brian

Well, let's get a relief pitcher in there and try again!
If SK is willing to give the OK to limiteds of unproven titles (Joyland and Dr Sleep being two recent examples) then you'd think he'd be on board for a limited of a classic like Different Seasons. While we're at let's throw The Dead Zone (two volumes: published novel & original manuscript) in there as well!!

I have to say I would really like to have the chance to read his screenplay for The Dead Zone. I think I read somewhere it had a greater concentration on the serial killer.

[jemaher]

I would Love either a SL of dead zone or different seasons...Both are fabulous works and both would benefit from a Deluxe treatment with artwork! count me in!

[tippy4]

Speaking of two volumes, I don't think we've ever discussed this publicly, but there were A LOT of pre-production discussions about splitting our edition of IT into two volumes due to the size. It would have pushed the costs higher and we just couldn't get a feel for how people *really* felt about past King special editions that had to go the two book route. In the end, we let the man who makes the final call on all important aspects make the decision and, as you know, we ended up with one very big book.

But, just so I know for future projects, if we ever have to consider splitting a King book into two volumes for the special edition, how would you feel about that?

(I can say with 100% certainly this has NOTHING to do with tomorrow's announcement. I've just always been curious.)

Brian

I HATE TWO VOLUMES. I sold my numbered set of the Gunslinger series, because of that. I HATE TWO VOLUMES of the same book. But i do like my Secretary of Dreams vol 1 and vol 2. but it irks me that they are two different numbers.

I am with you...DT4, DT5, DT7, and The Talisman...all two volumes....why?

I do however like how The Green Mile was broken up into six volumes...which is how it was originally published.

[Lauterer]

German Time Tuesday 18.00 Uhr


Hope this is correct...!

[Ari_Racing]

I LOVE THE 2 VOLUME EDITIONS!! They look awesome in the bookcase.

[Ben Mears]

I would Love either a SL of dead zone or different seasons...Both are fabulous works and both would benefit from a Deluxe treatment with artwork! count me in!

Much more deserving than many recent SK limiteds, The Shining excepted.

[Brian James Freeman]

I am with you...DT4, DT5, DT7, and The Talisman...all two volumes....why?

Often it's because of the capability of the printing press. They can only handle a certain size book. So if the book would be 3.5 inches thick, and the press can only handle 3 inches, you either have to pick a thinner paper stock or split it into two volumes. (The thickness or thinness of the paper stock is why you might find a 500 page book and a 750 page book that are the exact same thickness -- they used different paper stocks.)

Thanks for the feedback on the one volume vs two volume question! Keep 'em coming if you'd like.

Brian

[CurtSeattle]

Traycase holding the whole big package (bachman books or different seasons, etc...) and then each "section/story" in its own Slipcase within the Traycase. Like an older CD Case when you open with each CD in its slipcase.

Your welcome.