Week 2 has (practically) come and gone. Anyone received their lettered Tommyknockers?
And not a word about shipping these editions (or not) in today's newsletter.
sk
Week 2 has (practically) come and gone. Anyone received their lettered Tommyknockers?
And not a word about shipping these editions (or not) in today's newsletter.
sk
My Stephen King collection
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...on-Stockerlone
Non-King collection
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...rlone-Non-King
I guess I can add International Banker to my resume for having to lend PS Publishing part of the money to publish its latest lettered book titled The Stand. The total cost for US bankers will approach $5K (3,600 GBP x 1.29747 x 1.035 = 4,834). The 3.5% is the currency exchange fee in case you were wondering. Is there any other lettered book written by King that commanded a price that high on issuance? But what upsets me the most is that, again, collectors are being asked to foot the initial publishing costs -- at least half. Why? I could understand a reasonable non-refundable deposit to ensure demand is tangible but why tie my funds up for at least a year with nothing to show for it? And NO guarantee that the book(s) will be delivered/available, as advertised. I know I'm wasting my time even writing this note but it wreaks of CD past practices and it bothers me the captive audience always gets it in the butt. In the end, I'll cough up the money. My only internal question will be do I pay the entire amount now betting that the GBP will get stronger over the next 12-14 months or should I just wait hoping that the GBP will fall. End of frustration rant. BTW, anyone see my lettered The Tommyknockers?
John
The answer to such “why” questions is usually “because they can.”
It was just before dawn
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It's just the way of things will small presses. If you're buying from them you're both a domestic and international banker. CD, SubPress, Suntup, Dark Regions, etc. all operate with upfront funds for delivery of product with a several-month to years (looking at you, CD) lead time. Centipede Press is an anomaly. I make peace by thinking of this form of publishing as art/craft rather than commodity. I don't resent the lead time: they are small-business craftsmen who depend on upfront capital to fund creative projects. Without our "loans" these creations wouldn't come into existence. Yes, there's risk our "loans" will default. Our judgment on who to trust to deliver certainly matters. C'est la vie.
Alright, we'll call it a draw.
I will put this in a few places because I am not sure which is the correct place
PS lettered Carrie H
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kin...EAAOSwoCFeVEf0
People are looking at this one so it may go, even at that price.
My Collection
https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ction-MikeDuke
My Suntup Flikr page
https://www.flickr.com/people/190710085@N03/
You think that is the initial publishing cost for the lettered edition? Those lettered editions cost very little in material costs, they are almost all profit. They are simple offset printed books with cheap end papers, glossy covers and leatherette tray cases.
That's what I have been upset about. Give me a quality lettered edition like Misery, Skeleton Crew, Salem's Lot or the Regulators then it is worth the price.
I just received my first PS lettered edition, Skeleton Crew (well actually its the 2nd now that I think about it, I have one of the 1/33 Colorado Kids). Was a little surprised the art is just glued on the pages. Is that typical of all the PS Lettered editions?
Wanted:
'Salem's Lot Portfolio #606
Fairy Tale UK S/L
Pete said he is shipping about 4 a day five or take. Hoping to see pics here soon! I interested to see! Praying he ups his game for Stand to. I delicately said that to him. Lol
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Mine arrived Corona Virus free!
I agree, very, very nice!
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
What are the "booklets"?
The illustrations alone?
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I like the art more than I thought i would based on samples I had seen of this artists previous work.
Thanks for sharing. Can you describe what we are looking at? Looks like the traycase on the left, and the book proper in the middle. What is on the right with no dust jacket? I believe the gift edition was in three volumes - is this one in two but without the DJ?
re the two soft-covers all art? What about the two images - are they just prints or something more?
*EDIT* Im too slow, looks like you already answered.
"When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes."
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus
That looks beautiful - I love Serra’s work. Thanks for sharing RT.
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All the illustrations in the book are B&W apart from the end covers. The colour "remarque" (pathetic description), is a bit special.
Has anyone else got Tommyknockers?? Or just Alan? I’ve not gotten mine and haven’t heard of anyone else...
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