Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[webstar1000]

Perhaps because of this:

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We’ve heard from a lot of collectors asking if Glenn Chadbourne will be illustrating a book in this set, but Glenn is actually contributing in a different way: he’s providing the B&W artwork for the Gift Edition Limitation Page and the two color paintings for the Artist Edition Signature Sheets for EVERY book in this set!

You can see now the artwork he’s provided for Carrie on the product page on the ARTWORK tab:

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king09

We think having Glenn contribute the artwork for the limitation sheets in each book be a nice way to connect every book in the set together and Glenn is delivering some of his most chilling Stephen King artwork to date.
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Thank you, as always, for your continuing support!

Cemetery Dance Publications

I like what he did for the pages. Like it alot!

[Kingfan24]

Perhaps because of this:

.....
We’ve heard from a lot of collectors asking if Glenn Chadbourne will be illustrating a book in this set, but Glenn is actually contributing in a different way: he’s providing the B&W artwork for the Gift Edition Limitation Page and the two color paintings for the Artist Edition Signature Sheets for EVERY book in this set!

You can see now the artwork he’s provided for Carrie on the product page on the ARTWORK tab:

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king09

We think having Glenn contribute the artwork for the limitation sheets in each book be a nice way to connect every book in the set together and Glenn is delivering some of his most chilling Stephen King artwork to date.
....
Thank you, as always, for your continuing support!

Cemetery Dance Publications

I like what he did for the pages. Like it alot!

I agree

[ESW]

Beautiful work by Glenn Chadbourne on these signature sheets!

[Brian James Freeman]

We know that some collectors are not fans of Glenn's artwork and will not be thrilled by this plan, but we also know that many of the collectors we hear from are fans of his work. To us, this seems like a nice, small touch to connect the books as a set and it grew out of a practical problem we needed to solve.

One of the artists can only supply a limited amount of artwork for his own personal reasons (he is basically coming out of retirement for this project, he said) and he balked at having artwork reused for the signature sheets. That would have meant using a different artist just for those signature sheets. So this felt like a nice solution to that problem because it meant all of the books will have a dedicated signature sheet artist while that one artist who can only provide a limited amount of artwork wouldn't be singled out in some way.

For those who are excited, thank you! We certainly share your excitement. For those who aren't as thrilled, hopefully you'll be pleased with some of the other special touches we haven't announced yet that will help connect the books as a set and provide a nice reminder of the historical nature of these books.

Brian

[MandaBunny]

This is just an observation, not a criticism.
Seems to me like the piece for the lettered edition should be used in the PS lettered edition because the style perfectly matches the artwork posted on the PS website. I'm not complaining about it, I didn't order the lettered and I'm fine with the other two.

[Brian James Freeman]

This is just an observation, not a criticism.
Seems to me like the piece for the lettered edition should be used in the PS lettered edition because the style perfectly matches the artwork posted on the PS website. I'm not complaining about it, I didn't order the lettered and I'm fine with the other two.

It'll definitely be very interesting to see what Pete has in store for his Lettered Edition! I can say that this piece of artwork works really well for our Lettered Edition, but that's because there are still design elements and production plans coming together that haven't been posted yet. So I'm kind of cheating a little because I can see more of the final product than we can post. But thank you for the feedback! It's always welcome.

Brian

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah those are really, really nice.

[thegreattim]

We know that some collectors are not fans of Glenn's artwork and will not be thrilled by this plan, but we also know that many of the collectors we hear from are fans of his work. To us, this seems like a nice, small touch to connect the books as a set and it grew out of a practical problem we needed to solve.

One of the artists can only supply a limited amount of artwork for his own personal reasons (he is basically coming out of retirement for this project, he said) and he balked at having artwork reused for the signature sheets. That would have meant using a different artist just for those signature sheets. So this felt like a nice solution to that problem because it meant all of the books will have a dedicated signature sheet artist while that one artist who can only provide a limited amount of artwork wouldn't be singled out in some way.

For those who are excited, thank you! We certainly share your excitement. For those who aren't as thrilled, hopefully you'll be pleased with some of the other special touches we haven't announced yet that will help connect the books as a set and provide a nice reminder of the historical nature of these books.

Brian

I fall into the camp of those that while appreciating Glenn's art for what it is, I'm reluctant to see it on another King collectible edition. Brian, I think this plan of having him tie together the series as a whole through the limitation pages is perfect! It provides a nice continuity, yet allows other authors to shine. Well done, guys.

It also makes me particularly happy and reinforces my confidence in my purchase of the numbered edition. I do so much more appreciate his color art!

[EXPLORER]

We know that some collectors are not fans of Glenn's artwork and will not be thrilled by this plan, but we also know that many of the collectors we hear from are fans of his work. To us, this seems like a nice, small touch to connect the books as a set and it grew out of a practical problem we needed to solve.

One of the artists can only supply a limited amount of artwork for his own personal reasons (he is basically coming out of retirement for this project, he said) and he balked at having artwork reused for the signature sheets. That would have meant using a different artist just for those signature sheets. So this felt like a nice solution to that problem because it meant all of the books will have a dedicated signature sheet artist while that one artist who can only provide a limited amount of artwork wouldn't be singled out in some way.

For those who are excited, thank you! We certainly share your excitement. For those who aren't as thrilled, hopefully you'll be pleased with some of the other special touches we haven't announced yet that will help connect the books as a set and provide a nice reminder of the historical nature of these books.

Brian

I'm guessing (dangerous to do here) that some of the people who have expressed concerns as to Glenn being involved may not have a problem with this decision and particularly these pieces of art. Good thinking coming up with an option which may be accepted widely. I can understand your thought process and hope it works for you..

[Ben Mears]

We know that some collectors are not fans of Glenn's artwork and will not be thrilled by this plan, but we also know that many of the collectors we hear from are fans of his work. To us, this seems like a nice, small touch to connect the books as a set and it grew out of a practical problem we needed to solve.

One of the artists can only supply a limited amount of artwork for his own personal reasons (he is basically coming out of retirement for this project, he said) and he balked at having artwork reused for the signature sheets. That would have meant using a different artist just for those signature sheets. So this felt like a nice solution to that problem because it meant all of the books will have a dedicated signature sheet artist while that one artist who can only provide a limited amount of artwork wouldn't be singled out in some way.

For those who are excited, thank you! We certainly share your excitement. For those who aren't as thrilled, hopefully you'll be pleased with some of the other special touches we haven't announced yet that will help connect the books as a set and provide a nice reminder of the historical nature of these books.

Brian

The art looks fantastic, especially the gift and artist editions.
BTW, what is the target release date for the gift edition?

[Ben Staad]

Seeing the work from Glenn makes me change my mind a bit.

[webstar1000]

Yeah that's nice artwork for sure Brian! Stellar job and great idea!!!!!

[skyofcrack]

We know that some collectors are not fans of Glenn's artwork and will not be thrilled by this plan, but we also know that many of the collectors we hear from are fans of his work. To us, this seems like a nice, small touch to connect the books as a set and it grew out of a practical problem we needed to solve.

One of the artists can only supply a limited amount of artwork for his own personal reasons (he is basically coming out of retirement for this project, he said) and he balked at having artwork reused for the signature sheets. That would have meant using a different artist just for those signature sheets. So this felt like a nice solution to that problem because it meant all of the books will have a dedicated signature sheet artist while that one artist who can only provide a limited amount of artwork wouldn't be singled out in some way.

For those who are excited, thank you! We certainly share your excitement. For those who aren't as thrilled, hopefully you'll be pleased with some of the other special touches we haven't announced yet that will help connect the books as a set and provide a nice reminder of the historical nature of these books.

Brian

I perhaps was one of Glenn's harshest critics of late and looking at these signature sheets I can say, for the most part, I like what I see. What is clear to me in these three images is I like his color work much more than the B&W and I really don't like how he draws people. Inanimate objects are his friend.

I'm curious now whom you coaxed out of retirement. I was thinking maybe one of the old E.C. Comics artists but most if not all of them have passed on. Maybe Jack Davis?

[Brian James Freeman]

BTW, what is the target release date for the gift edition?

There is one last thing that must be finished before I can set a firm publication date, but our goal is for the Gift Edition and Limited Edition to ship together in September at the latest. I have to wait for the signature sheets, which are at the printer now, to arrive back here, then be shipped to Tomislav in Croatia, and then arrive back here safely again. We have had a lot of mailing problems to that part of the world, and sometimes even Express Mail International takes three weeks to show up, so... I'll have my fingers crossed here for a while!

Brian

[The Library Policeman]

Brian, sorry to bug you again but should I email the nice folks at PS Publishing about matching my numbers for all six books after I receive Carrie from them, or will they offer me the same number when each subsequent book is sent to them by you guys? It's just that I've never did the whole "matching numbers" thing before.

Thanks again!

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian, sorry to bug you again but should I email the nice folks at PS Publishing about matching my numbers for all six books after I receive Carrie from them, or will they offer me the same number when each subsequent book is sent to them by you guys? It's just that I've never did the whole "matching numbers" thing before. Thanks again!

I actually don't recall if Pete just automatically keeps track of each customer's number and matches them automatically for sets, so let me ask him to find out for sure and then I can post the definitive correct answer!

Brian

[The Library Policeman]

Brian, sorry to bug you again but should I email the nice folks at PS Publishing about matching my numbers for all six books after I receive Carrie from them, or will they offer me the same number when each subsequent book is sent to them by you guys? It's just that I've never did the whole "matching numbers" thing before. Thanks again!

I actually don't recall if Pete just automatically keeps track of each customer's number and matches them automatically for sets, so let me ask him to find out for sure and then I can post the definitive correct answer!

Brian

That's great, Brian. Thank you!

[Merlin1958]

Perhaps because of this:

.....
We’ve heard from a lot of collectors asking if Glenn Chadbourne will be illustrating a book in this set, but Glenn is actually contributing in a different way: he’s providing the B&W artwork for the Gift Edition Limitation Page and the two color paintings for the Artist Edition Signature Sheets for EVERY book in this set!

You can see now the artwork he’s provided for Carrie on the product page on the ARTWORK tab:

http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/king09

We think having Glenn contribute the artwork for the limitation sheets in each book be a nice way to connect every book in the set together and Glenn is delivering some of his most chilling Stephen King artwork to date.
....
Thank you, as always, for your continuing support!

Cemetery Dance Publications

Wow!!! That is some of Glens' best work yet!! I may have to reconsider this!!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Just ordered my Artist Edition of Carrie from PS. I'll have #1 to match the other five releases please thanks Brian

Good luck with THAT! I believe many of the 'low' numbers are already taken by what CD call 'LifeTimers' I was lucky with #14, I would expect #1 to be taken

I believe somebody here scored #1 from PS in the current Anniversary series. I think maybe KingFan24, but I may be wrong on that.

T-Dogz_AK47 has #1 of Christine and Pet Sematary.

Not just for Christine and Pet Sematary.

In addition to having reserved #1 for the PS editions, I have also managed to reserve #1 for the CD Artist Editions.

Having that number means that I am definitely in it for the long haul with both the CD and PS editions.

[Brian James Freeman]

In addition to having reserved #1 for the PS editions, I have also managed to reserve #1 for the CD Artist Editions.

Fun fact: #1 was a lifetimer from 1994 until last year, and you were the first person to ask if the number was available for this set. I think everyone else gave up asking years ago, so your timing was perfect!

Brian

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Fun fact: #1 was a lifetimer from 1994 until last year, and you were the first person to ask if the number was available for this set. I think everyone else gave up asking years ago, so your timing was perfect!

Brian

That is just TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Also loving the fact that Glenn Chadbourne is doing artwork for both the PS and CD editions of Carrie...

I have always said that Glenn's artwork is stunning and those pictures for the signature pages on CD's gift/artist/lettered editions just reinforces my belief even more!!! Fantastic artwork!!!

Nice one, Brian!!!

[Aronstg]

So question here. How important is the number in a limited set? I assume that some numbers have a personal collection but does the number add to the value of the edition? I assume that #1 is highly coveted but does #2 hold more value than #500 and so on?

[Merlin1958]

Also loving the fact that Glenn Chadbourne is doing artwork for both the PS and CD editions of Carrie...

I have always said that Glenn's artwork is stunning and those pictures for the signature pages on CD's gift/artist/lettered editions just reinforces my belief even more!!! Fantastic artwork!!!

Nice one, Brian!!!

Yeah, Glen is just an amazing guy and a HUGE supporter of the Haven Fund. I am so glad that he is busy and putting oil in that tank!!! He is just one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and I feel privileged to be able to call him my "Virtual Friend"!!! Not to mention that those drawings are simply awesome!!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

So question here. How important is the number in a limited set? I assume that some numbers have a personal collection but does the number add to the value of the edition? I assume that #1 is highly coveted but does #2 hold more value than #500 and so on?

That was a question that was raised over at the CD forum a few years back. Several people responded by saying that the actual value of the book is the same regardless of the number, but lower numbers are more desirable, so people may be willing to pay a premium for them.

In some circumstances though, a higher number will be more desirable to a collector than a lower number. A very good example of this would be The Shining, where #217 is the absolute premium number to reserve.