Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[Randall Flagg]

That double signature is be-yoo-ti-ful!

Question for folks:
Has anyone pre ordered the Hodges Trilogy set?
I'm trying to decide on it, curious on peoples thoughts. Also can't decide whether to get it from CD for the art print(which will most likely be awesome) or Amazon and save $40. I've been too much of an impulse buyer with zero discipline lately. That was a direct quote from bunyip in a separate thread. lol. I agree with him!

The extra $40 paid to Cemetery Dance not only gets you the print, but it helps keep a wonderful small publishing company in business.

If you are not on Cemetery Dance's email list, I suggest you sign up. Every so often CD offers gift certificates or special short term discounts to members, and the value is far more than $40. Plus, Amazon is a corporate behemoth that seeks to dominate the world (along with Starbucks, Apple, ebay and Google).

[Patrick]

Brian, sorry to hear about your back. That sucks, man. I hope you find relief as you explore your options.

That cover by Chong is amazing!

[Bunyip]

If the books were first printings I would be on it. I don't think they will be or they would have said it in their blurb. Brian, can you please clarify if these will be first prints, or a mush mash like the DT box set? Cheers.

[Brian James Freeman]

If the books were first printings I would be on it. I don't think they will be or they would have said it in their blurb. Brian, can you please clarify if these will be first prints, or a mush mash like the DT box set? Cheers.

I haven't heard back from our sales rep yet, but I did ask!

Brian

[Bunyip]

Thanks mate! Very interested to know.

[carlosdetweiller]

If the books were first printings I would be on it. I don't think they will be or they would have said it in their blurb. Brian, can you please clarify if these will be first prints, or a mush mash like the DT box set? Cheers.

Just thinking out loud here. The books themselves are not expensive. So, let's say that in the box you found that Mr. Mercedes was a later print. It wouldn't really be that big of a deal to swap it out for a first edition.

[Bunyip]

I was thinking it wouldn't be hard to swap out covers, there's plenty of them out there at a reasonable price.....

[Bunyip]

Sorry mate, didn't see your post.

[carlosdetweiller]

Sorry mate, didn't see your post.

Great minds, thinking alike!

[Beverly Marsh]

Question for folks:
Has anyone pre ordered the Hodges Trilogy set?
I'm trying to decide on it, curious on peoples thoughts.

I haven't seen it stated conclusively by anyone in the know whether or not all three books will be first printings. If they are not first printings I can't see that the set would hold much value at all.

In terms of what value it might hold isn't really important to me. I'm getting it because I like to have as many states of books that I have enjoyed. As to whether to get it or not, that depends on your collecting goals. I say go for it.

That's how I feel. I also like to get multiples of my personal fave SK books and I really do like this trilogy(well, pretty sure EOW will be awesome. Haven't read it yet. lol)so I am definitely leaning towards going for it. Did I say leaning? Please, I'm going for it

[Beverly Marsh]

That double signature is be-yoo-ti-ful!

Question for folks:
Has anyone pre ordered the Hodges Trilogy set?
I'm trying to decide on it, curious on peoples thoughts. Also can't decide whether to get it from CD for the art print(which will most likely be awesome) or Amazon and save $40. I've been too much of an impulse buyer with zero discipline lately. That was a direct quote from bunyip in a separate thread. lol. I agree with him!

The extra $40 paid to Cemetery Dance not only gets you the print, but it helps keep a wonderful small publishing company in business.

If you are not on Cemetery Dance's email list, I suggest you sign up. Every so often CD offers gift certificates or special short term discounts to members, and the value is far more than $40. Plus, Amazon is a corporate behemoth that seeks to dominate the world (along with Starbucks, Apple, ebay and Google).

Oh yes, I've bought many things from CD and love what they do. I try to support them whenever I can. I heard from Brian on this subject and all is okay

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I'm sorry to hear about your degenerative disc, Brian. Back pain is a real bitch and I really feel for you, my friend! I hope that it gets better real soon!

[TCCBodhi]

That double signature is be-yoo-ti-ful!

Question for folks:
Has anyone pre ordered the Hodges Trilogy set?
I'm trying to decide on it, curious on peoples thoughts. Also can't decide whether to get it from CD for the art print(which will most likely be awesome) or Amazon and save $40. I've been too much of an impulse buyer with zero discipline lately. That was a direct quote from bunyip in a separate thread. lol. I agree with him!

The extra $40 paid to Cemetery Dance not only gets you the print, but it helps keep a wonderful small publishing company in business.

If you are not on Cemetery Dance's email list, I suggest you sign up. Every so often CD offers gift certificates or special short term discounts to members, and the value is far more than $40. Plus, Amazon is a corporate behemoth that seeks to dominate the world (along with Starbucks, Apple, ebay and Google).

That "supporting a small publisher" reason is by far the best reason to get this through CD. I haven't bought it from anyone yet. Since we may be pending an answer on if they'll be first printings with a 2nd state DJ that would be a deciding factor certainly. Perhaps knowing at least WHO the artist is would be the other piece, if that could be shared yet?

[TCCBodhi]

If the books were first printings I would be on it. I don't think they will be or they would have said it in their blurb. Brian, can you please clarify if these will be first prints, or a mush mash like the DT box set? Cheers.

Just thinking out loud here. The books themselves are not expensive. So, let's say that in the box you found that Mr. Mercedes was a later print. It wouldn't really be that big of a deal to swap it out for a first edition.

Would that add value, since it really isn't "As Issued"? Asking as a legitimate question, I don't know.

[Randall Flagg]

If the books were first printings I would be on it. I don't think they will be or they would have said it in their blurb. Brian, can you please clarify if these will be first prints, or a mush mash like the DT box set? Cheers.

Just thinking out loud here. The books themselves are not expensive. So, let's say that in the box you found that Mr. Mercedes was a later print. It wouldn't really be that big of a deal to swap it out for a first edition.

Would that add value, since it really isn't "As Issued"? Asking as a legitimate question, I don't know.

Until they are issued, we wont know.
If they are all trade 1st's with the new dj, it doesn't matter.
If some, but not all of each version are 1st's, then the swap makes sense.
If none are 1st's then swapping makes sense as the "historical" value of a bunch of later printigs is greatly diminished and swapping is the only way to improve the package.

[Brian861]

While I'm in a sharing mood, here's the cover artwork by Vincent Chong for Cemetery Dance #74:



Brian

Has #73 finished up yet, Brian and shipped? I haven't gotten a shipping notice and I'm a subscriber. #74 is awesome! Art like that deserves a little HC action .

[Brian861]

That double signature is be-yoo-ti-ful!

Question for folks:
Has anyone pre ordered the Hodges Trilogy set?
I'm trying to decide on it, curious on peoples thoughts. Also can't decide whether to get it from CD for the art print(which will most likely be awesome) or Amazon and save $40. I've been too much of an impulse buyer with zero discipline lately. That was a direct quote from bunyip in a separate thread. lol. I agree with him!

I did, Beverly pretty much the second I got the offer via CD's CDCC email. That being said, I'm preparing to be disappointed as CD has beautifully matched every title with a slipcase that I feel will have tons more 'curb appeal' on your shelves than this set coming out. Matter of fact, if you don't have any of their slipcases, I'd head over there now and get all the ones ya need and beg, steal, and borrow for the out of stock ones! LOL. But I'm a huge slipcase fanboy so you'll have the excuse the enthusiasm . The production of the trilogy together I feel would have been better handled by a small press. I have a feeling the slipcase that Scribner is doing will have a cheap look/feel to it. But I just about insist on having all these variants so that will be on me since I purchased it.

The extra $40 paid to Cemetery Dance not only gets you the print, but it helps keep a wonderful small publishing company in business. If you are not on Cemetery Dance's email list, I suggest you sign up. Every so often CD offers gift certificates or special short term discounts to members, and the value is far more than $40. Plus, Amazon is a corporate behemoth that seeks to dominate the world (along with Starbucks, Apple, ebay and Google).

I couldn't agree more with Jerome on this point. If you make a lot of purchases from CD, I'd strongly suggest ya join the CDCC next time it comes around for sign up. Plus you'll get tons of offers regular subscribers never see. Of course you'll be broke all the time like me, but hey, we all have to have our things

[Bunyip]

I'm agonising over this one....I hadn't thought of the slipcase quality being poor. I guess I'm used to the CD ones which are generally stellar....

[Brian James Freeman]

Has #73 finished up yet, Brian and shipped? I haven't gotten a shipping notice and I'm a subscriber. #74 is awesome! Art like that deserves a little HC action .

At the printer and should ship in late March. It was going to ship around New Year's, but they discovered they printed two sections out of order and it all had to be pulped. At least they found it before a lot of additional money was wasted on postage!!

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

Perhaps knowing at least WHO the artist is would be the other piece, if that could be shared yet?

Let me find out if he's okay with his name being posted. The artwork isn't done yet and sometimes the artist prefers not to have any info posted while the work is in progress. I will report back as soon as I can!

Brian

[Brian861]

Has #73 finished up yet, Brian and shipped? I haven't gotten a shipping notice and I'm a subscriber. #74 is awesome! Art like that deserves a little HC action .

At the printer and should ship in late March. It was going to ship around New Year's, but they discovered they printed two sections out of order and it all had to be pulped. At least they found it before a lot of additional money was wasted on postage!!

Brian

Thanks, Brian! I normally don't ask when things are expected; you guys catch enough flack (and I probably will too due to this post) from impatient folks. The news of #74 just had me curious as to the whereabouts of #73. So it's all good . On a side note; my additional Finders Keepers slipcase is due in today .

[Joe315]

Any one here looking for a copy of Shivers II? I found a nice copy today and I'd like to pass it on.

[stroppygoblin]

The Shining

"...and thats all I have to say on that" - Forrest Gump

[webstar1000]

Interesting news on the Shining.... might be a big surprise included... Any guess's out there?

[herbertwest]

A newsletter was sent by CD about THE SHINING?