That's the first thing that popped into my head too... I hope it's unique in some fashion.
That's the first thing that popped into my head too... I hope it's unique in some fashion.
From the official description it sounds like it's not.Originally Posted by Solar
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http://promo.simonandschuster.com/un...igned-edition/
Mulleins
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The signed collector's edition copies of JAS are just that, copies of the collector's edition that King signed for the bookstore while he was in town. Are they any different from a S/L of the collector's edition of UTD that comes with everything the regular CE comes with and nothing more and isn't numbered? Nope. I hope the S/L will have more to it than just King's signature because it's not much of a S/L if that's all there is to it.
I have decided not to bother with it though and will go to Atlanta for the signing there... I hope. $125 is a bit much to pay such a large publisher for nothing more than a signature and a potentially costly precident to set as well. Looking forward to reading the book though.
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I wonder if they will charge credit cards upon ordering, or upon shipping (like Amazon).
Any guesses as to how long this book will be on-sale? The signed edition. I'll be at work, and can't access the site from here.
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Pam, with 1500 copies up for sale, I think it should last a couple days at least. I think. Maybe take a sick day?
John
*cough*cough*
I think I feel the pandemic coming on.
*cough*cough*
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
I don't understand the sudden hesitation in the book now.
Sure it's "a signature" on a book - but aren't we the same people who have paid thousands of dollars for second market SL editions? We are getting a signed limited edition (whatever the construction may be) for a brand new novel by King directly for the publisher at a price that, IMO, is fairly cheap!
If I could I'd buy two.
On a seperate note - I happened to be doing some work from home today and The Simpsons movie was on. Has anyone seen it? The government seals Springfeild in a glass dome. It is oddly enough like King's description. I'm not a Simpsons fan so its weird that I even caught it...
I'm not allowed to get this S/L from the publisher so I'm not feeling the same anticipation as you guysAnyway, does anybody think it's likely that the cover of the S/L will be unveiled tomorrow? If it's the same as the trade edition then the cover will have to remain a secret and in that case, you guys will effectively buy a book of which you don't know what it looks like. I don't see that happening though, so my guess is that the S/L will definitely be more than just a pimped-up trade with a signature
My question:
Ms Mod's response:Will these be the same special features as the Collector's Set, including a signature?
John
Here's the link mentioned:That's my understanding. Here's the link to Scribner's page for the signed edition that gives the description and links to the others.
http://promo.simonandschuster.com/un...me_StephenKing
John
AHhhhh now I get it. Sorry. I can be insensitive sometimes. Again, I don't get the whole shipping thing. I bet there is some big baby at the publishers office who just doesnt want to ship. UghI'm not allowed to get this S/L from the publisher so I'm not feeling the same anticipation as you guys
i think its gonna be the exact same as the JAS collectors edition that king signed for the odyssey bookstore. i hope im wrong though!
Ah thanks John, I guess I missed that somehow. Not living in the US (and missing out on the limited and King's tour) the only UTD-related news that penetrates my thick skull concerns the proofs
Kenny, insensitive? I don't follow you
I should have added that in an earlier posting, Ms Mod stated that the signatures would be tipped in and that they probably would not be numbered. What this amounts to, then, is a signed Collector's Set. Of course, for $125 additional, you DO get an authentic King autograph.
John
The counter is till September 19.
The book goes on sale tomorrow, September 15.
Oh Pam. Sorry to hear aboutyour 24 hour bug. You should stay under your dome for one day just to make sure you don't start an epidemic.
Mulleins
Cumberland VA
The counter is till September 19.
The book goes on sale tomorrow, September 15.
Weird. When I click on it the setting shows:
Counting down until September 15, 2009 09:00:00 or change. [ Popular Countdowns ]
Excellent advice, Doctor Mulleins, excellent advice.Oh Pam. Sorry to hear about
Mulleins
Cumberland VA
I have no hesitation - I want a signed UTD !!
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Hmmmm...I am less excited about this now that I am hearing it might not be numbered.
But I guess a "tipped-in" signature sheet, will set it apart from the collector's edition.
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Forgive my ignorance....but what does "tipped-in" actually mean ? lol...thanks
They glue it in after the book is bound.
Most S/L are like this, even the ones from Grant. Theres a few high end small presses that have bound-in signature sheets.
This is the first I've heard of a tipped in sig. Suddenly I'm less interested in this than I was a minute ago. I have one of those signed UK Bag of Bones with a tipped in sig card. I've always thought of it as a second class member of my signed collection. Silly, I know.
They glue it in after the book is bound.
Most S/L are like this, even the ones from Grant. Theres a few high end small presses that have bound-in signature sheets.
Thank you very much !! I thought maybe it meant that it was a signed sheet that was loosely laid in the book, but I get it now. Thanks for the explanation.
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